IDF summarizes 2025
From elimination of Mohammed Sinwar to senior Iranian officials: The IDF summarizes 2025
IDF summarizes 2025: Around 21,000 strikes and the elimination of senior leaders from Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Iranian regime.
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CENTCOM:
CENTCOM says 25 ISIS terrorists neutralized in Syria following US-Jordan strike
CENTCOM says US and partner forces killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS terrorists in Syria following a massive joint strike with Jordan on December 19.
Netanyahu on Newsmax:
Netanyahu on Newsmax: Trump brought America back, he is the greatest friend Israel has had
Netanyahu hails Trump as “the man who brought America back,” vows to recover Ran Gvili’s remains, and defends Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.
European attack foiled?
European attack foiled? Dutch arrest Syrian over ISIS-linked threat
29-year-old Syrian man arrested in the Netherlands for allegedly belonging to ISIS and planning a Christmas-time terror attack in Europe.
Netanyahu to Fox News:
Netanyahu on Fox News: Hamas must disarm or disappear, Gaza peace depends on it
In interview with Bret Baier, PM Netanyahu stresses disarming Hamas is key to Gaza peace, praises Trump’s support, warns Iran, and rejects claims his leadership prolongs war for political gain.
The cry of Rani Gvili’s father: Don't say 'may God avenge his blood'
Itzik Gvili, father of Rani who was abducted to Gaza, recounts meetings with Trump: “We believe he will return.”
France:
Mayor publishes antisemitic post, faces impeachment
French interior minister imposes sanctions on mayor of Augignac, France, Bernard Bazinet, after he posted online: 'France is too Jewish to boycott.'
The dramatic intel presented to Trump: Hamas still has 60,000 Kalashnikovs
Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Trump that Hamas is holding some 60,000 Kalashnikov rifles in Gaza, stressing that disarmament is a prerequisite for any civilian rehabilitation.
IDF omits important detail
IDF omits important detail: Smuggling drone only caught after third trip
A police official told the Knesset that a drone smuggling weapons from Egypt crossed the border twice before being intercepted, a detail omitted from the IDF’s official report on the incident.
Historic desecration:
Historic desecration: Farmer destroys 150-year-old Jewish cemetery in Ukraine
Police launch investigation after a farmer in Ukraine plowed a 19th-century Jewish cemetery, destroying tombstones, which United Jewish Community says is a known burial site, verified by maps and testimonies.
US Treasury targets Iran-Venezuela weapons trade
The US sanctions Iran and Venezuela-linked entities for aiding Iran’s drone and missile programs, posing regional security threats.
Israel to suspend permits for aid groups over new Gaza regulations
Israel said it will revoke permits for more than two dozen humanitarian groups in Gaza, 'measures which are necessary to prevent the exploitation of humanitarian aid.'
Bennett:
Bennett: Netanyahu's aides must receive life sentences
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged Benjamin Netanyahu to stop defending aides tied to the Qatargate scandal, accusing them of deliberate treason that harmed Israel’s security and relations with Egypt during wartime.
'We will not donate':
Jewish donors from US will only donate to Torah institutions that support IDF
Jewish donors from US will only support Torah institutions that support IDF: 'because of our commitment to Torah.'
'Block Bnei Brak'
'Block Bnei Brak' | The creative counter to haredi roadblocks
Organizers plan to drive slowly near entrances to the haredi city, especially on Friday, to protest the traffic disruptions regularly caused by anti-conscription demonstrations.
Soldiers who committed suicide to be recognized, but not as fallen soldiers
A special committee recommended tailored support and guidance for families of regular and reserve soldiers who served on October 7 or in the subsequent war and ended their lives after service.
Ben-Gvir leads large police offensive in Tarabin
The Minister of National Security joined an operation carried out by the police in a Bedouin village in the Negev.
After 2 years
After 2 years, fuel price drops below the 7-shekel mark
Good news for drivers: at the beginning of January, the price of self-service 95-octane gasoline is set to drop by 26 agorot, bringing it to 6.85 shekels per liter.
Yesh Atid to Supreme Court
Yesh Atid to Supreme Court: Transfer of billions to haredi institutions is illegal
Opposition leader Lapid and members of his party are seeking an interim injunction against the Finance Committee’s decision to transfer more than one billion shekels to institutions that do not teach core curriculum subjects.
Iran Expert:
Iran Expert: Why the regime in Tehran is not forcibly dispersing the protests
Benny Sabeti, an Iran researcher, explains why the IRGC is not using more aggressive measures against the ongoing protests over the collapsing economy.
Burglar's mistake
Thief caught on security camera and arrested
Police arrested a resident of Ashdod on suspicion of breaking into an apartment in central Tel Aviv after he was caught on camera in the act.
Chief Rabbis
Chief Rabbis: Recite Kaddish also for fallen soldiers whose date of death is unknown
Israel’s Chief Rabbis emphasized that on the Fast of the Tenth of Tevet, the Kaddish prayer should also be recited for those who fell in the war whose exact date of death is not known.
Smotrich:
Smotrich: 'They're trying to silence me in a disgraceful way'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds to critics of his statements against the Supreme Court, insisting that he was expressing the will of the people.
Security prison
IPS thwarts transfer of prohibited messages via lawyer in security prison
During a Palestinian Arab lawyer's visit to a terrorist, documents with messages and demands for peace from other prisoners were seized. The lawyer was arrested and interrogated.
Tragic end to search
Tragic end to search: Missing man swept away in Nahal Meitar found dead
The Fire and Rescue Services have announced that the missing man who was swept away in the Meitar River has been located, but was deceased when found.
25 upgraded F-15 fighter jets on the way to Israel
The Pentagon announced that the American company Boeing has received a contract to produce 25 improved F-15IA Thunder aircraft - with an option for 25 more.
US Ambassador
US Ambassador: 'We stand with Iranian protesters'
US Ambassador to the UN publishes message of support for the Iranian people who are protesting against the Ayatollahs' regime on the streets of Tehran.
Princeton course on Gaza 'genocide' draws sharp criticism
Princeton course claiming “genocide in Gaza” and comparing it to the Holocaust draws condemnation from Rep. Tom Kean and Jewish groups citing antisemitism concerns.
Francesca Albanese calls Georgetown move ‘fallout of US sanctions’
UN envoy Francesca Albanese responds to Georgetown University’s cutting of ties, blaming US sanctions and accusing the university of yielding to “pro-genocide” pressure.
Australian police:
Australian police: Bondi Beach terrorists acted alone, not tied to wider terror network
Australian police say the Bondi Hanukkah shooters acted alone, finding no link to a terror network or training during their recent trip to the Philippines.
Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump
Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.
Trump: Without Netanyahu, you might not have Israel
Watch: US President Donald Trump lavishes praise on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their joint press conference following their meeting.
Trump to Gvili family:
Trump to the Gvili family: I'm doing everything I can, and I will bring Ran home
The Gvili family meets Netanyahu and Trump, urging renewed efforts to bring home Ran Gvili’s body from Gaza, emphasizing that Israel’s recovery and justice depend on returning all hostages.
After meeting Netanyahu
After meeting Netanyahu, Trump warns: If Hamas doesn't disarm, there will be hell to pay
US President says he would support Israeli strikes on Iran if Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
UN Security Council convenes over Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danon condemns UN 'double standards' in allowing countries to unilaterally recognize 'Palestine' while condemning Israel for recognizing Somaliland.
Netanyahu
Netanyahu: It's Israel's and the world's good fortune Trump is President
PM says in meeting with Trump that 'we have never had a friend like President Trump in the White House' and that Israel is 'blessed' to have a friend like Trump in the US.
During meeting with Netanyahu
Trump informed he will receive the 'Israel Peace Prize' during meeting with Netanyahu
During a phone call held during the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Education Minister Yoav Kisch informed Trump he would receive the Israel Peace Prize.
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amily of Ran Gvili meets Trump team
Gvili family meets with Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio ahead of President Trump meeting; Officials say bringing Ran home is President Trump’s top priority.
Watch
Watch: Searches for person believed to have washed away in Judean Desert
Extensive searches are being conducted in the Nahal Meitar area of the Judean Desert for a person who is believed to have been swept away.
