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Left-wing protest leader

Left-wing protest leader: 1,200 people were murdered because we didn't bring down govt

In an interview, Shikma Bressler claimed that the avoidance of protests against the government by many members of the public contributed to the events of October 7th.

Left-wing protest leader: 1,200 people were murdered because we didn't bring down govt

Unusual incident on Egyptian border

An Israeli-Bedouin citizen was killed by gunfire from an IDF soldier and an armed civilian after being identified by them as a suspect in smuggling activities in a closed military area.

Unusual incident on Egyptian border

Times Square:

Times Square billboard sparks outrage with 'Jesus is Palestinian' message

A Times Square billboard draws criticism for being divisive and historically inaccurate, while ADC says it aims to highlight cultural connections between Christians, Arabs, and Muslims.

Times Square billboard sparks outrage with 'Jesus is Palestinian' message

2nd time in under 2 weeks

2nd time in under 2 weeks: Soldier killed by gunfire at base in north

An IDF soldier was killed in shooting at a base in the north - less than two weeks after a previous incident in which another IDF soldier was killed in shooting at a base in the north.

2nd time in under 2 weeks: Soldier killed by gunfire at base in north

Will indictment be annulled?

Will indictment be annulled? Incoming MAG to decide fate of Force 100 soldiers

President of the military court demands that prosecution respond to defense attorneys' request to drop indictments against Force 100 soldiers.

Will indictment be annulled? Incoming MAG to decide fate of Force 100 soldiers

IDF bids farewell to the name 'Swords of Iron'

In accordance with the government’s decision, the Chief of Staff instructed the IDF to stop using the name "Swords of Iron" and to switch to "War of Redemption."

IDF bids farewell to the name 'Swords of Iron'

IDF probes shooting and ramming incident involving reservist near Dayr Jarir

IDF claims serious incident near Dayr Jarir a severe violation of authority and terminates reservist's service.

IDF probes shooting and ramming incident involving reservist near Dayr Jarir

Face of terror in Gaza

Face of terror in Gaza: Mortar shells found hidden in children's blankets

The Northern Gaza Brigade destroyed terrorist infrastructure in the northern Gaza Strip, eliminated terrorists and located hidden weapons.

Face of terror in Gaza: Mortar shells found hidden in children's blankets

One dead in traffic accident near Ofra

Traffic accident between Palestinian Authority truck and Israeli car on Route 60 leaves man of about 30 dead.

One dead in traffic accident near Ofra

Watch:

Watch: Captivity survivor Agam Berger and war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving duet

Freed hostage Agam Berger duets with war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving performance at educational conference.

Watch: Captivity survivor Agam Berger and war widow Rachel Goldberg in moving duet

Australia

Online antisemitic discourse in Australia multiplies after Bondi massacre

Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that antisemitic social media posts in Australia rose from about 3,000 a daybefore the Bondi massacre to about 20,000 after the attack.

Online antisemitic discourse in Australia multiplies after Bondi massacre

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises new agreement extending metro line to Rishon Lezion as 'social revolution': 'Everyone can get from anywhere to everywhere.'

Netanyahu: 'Metro line extension to revolutionize mobility and society'

Watch

Watch: First time combat helicopter intercepts drones

The IDF reports that for the first time, drones were intercepted by an IAF combat helicopter.

Watch: First time combat helicopter intercepts drones

Following scandals:

Following scandals: Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

New Health Ministry guidelines aim to increase pool of sperm donors, reduce risk of genetic illnesses among offspring. The Ministry is now inviting the public to comment.

Following scandals: Health Ministry overhauls sperm donation rules

Lebanon

Lebanon Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

The IDF stated that the terrorist operated under the Revolutionary Guards and was involved in Iranian-directed terrorist activity against the State of Israel.

Lebanon Key terrorist from Iranian 'Quds Force' eliminated

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor: 'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor reveals Hamas' military knowledge, stresses, 'They know more than most soldiers.'

Captivity survivor: 'Hamas admits that the protests helped them'

Turkey

Turkey: 115 ISIS operatives arrested in Christmas attack plot

Turkish police raid over 100 locations in Istanbul to thwart plot to attack many Christmas and New Year's celebrations throughout the country.

Turkey: 115 ISIS operatives arrested in Christmas attack plot

Smotrich on QatarGate

Smotrich on QatarGate: Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem

Minister Smotrich addressed the QatarGate scandal at the National Education Conference: "This is absolute madness. I'm shocked by the correspondence that was published."

Smotrich on QatarGate: Even if Netanyahu didn't know, it's a problem

Hassidic Rebbe:

Hassidic Rebbe: 'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'

The Karlin Rebbe reversed a long-standing trend against smartphones during a celebration for the end of Hanukkah this week.

Hassidic Rebbe: 'We can't live without a smartphone these days - but be careful'

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'

Minister Israel Katz assured that even after returning the Gaza Strip to Arab control, Israel will continue to hold a buffer zone inside the enclave.

Defense Minister: 'Israel will never leave the territory of Gaza'

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

A meeting at a Chabad House in Michigan led to the engagement of Naora, the widow of Bechor Swid, who fell on October 7 while defending the town of Shlomit.

Moving story of a war widow's engagement

Station clarifies

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director, station clarifies

A Galei Tzahal broadcaster praised actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri after announcing his death, drawing sharp criticism from ministers and Knesset members; the station later issued a clarification.

IDF radio host praises anti-Israel director, station clarifies

9 months later

9 months later: Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes

After months of concealing it, Houthi terrorists in Yemen admitted that several missile and UAV forces commanders were eliminated in US drone strikes in March.

9 months later: Houthis confirm deaths of senior commanders in US strikes

Israel weather:

Israel weather: Stormy weekend on the horizon

Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.

Israel weather: Stormy weekend on the horizon

Lessons From Iran War:

Lessons From Iran War: Home Front Command to change shelter standard

The changes will include clear markings for doors, reinforcement of interior walls, and making shelter doors resistant to small-arms fire.

Lessons From Iran War: Home Front Command to change shelter standard

Espionage war continues

Espionage war continues: Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Authorities arrested Israeli man on suspicion of carrying out surveillance missions for Iranian handlers, including filming near former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s home.

Espionage war continues: Iran sent Israeli to document former PM Bennett's home

Twice In A Week:

Twice In A Week: Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead

Border Police and the Civil Administration soldiers demolished houses and a goat pen and arrested two right-wing activists at the Mikneh Avraham hilltop homestead.

Twice In A Week: Border Police demolished structures in Israeli homestead

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

Beitar Illit Mayor Meir Rubenstein harshly criticized a sovereignty bill proposed by Yisrael Beytenu MK Oded Forer, calling it a populist move and demanding proof of genuine intent.

Beitar Illit Mayor rejects sovereignty proposal

Three Months Later:

Three Months Later: Israel returns body of Allenby Crossing terrorist to Jordan

Three months after the deadly attack at the Allenby Crossing in which two IDF soldiers were killed, and two weeks after the crossing was reopened, Israel returned the body of the attacker Abd al-Qaisi to Jordan.

Three Months Later: Israel returns body of Allenby Crossing terrorist to Jordan

Samaria:

Samaria: Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack

The elite undercover Duvdevan unit raided several PA towns overnight, arresting a terror cell actively preparing to attack Israeli targets.

Samaria: Undercover Israeli forces arrest terrorists planning an attack

Syria: Three killed in clashes in Assad’s former stronghold

Three people killed in clashes with Syrian security forces in Latakia, the Alawite heartland, amid ongoing violence a year following Bashar Al-Assad’s ouster.

Syria: Three killed in clashes in Assad’s former stronghold

North Korea tests new missile

North Korea tests new missile, Kim warns of 'inevitable' nuclear expansion

Kim Jong Un oversees a new long-range missile test and submarine project, warning that South Korea’s nuclear plans with Washington heighten tensions and demand a strong response.

North Korea tests new missile, Kim warns of 'inevitable' nuclear expansion

IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes a tanker carrying what it says are four million liters of “smuggled fuel” and 16 foreign crew members, the latest in a string of Gulf seizures.

IRGC intercepts tanker with foreign crew in Gulf waters

Afghan national faces new federal charges in guard shooting

Afghan evacuee Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged federally after fatal ambush on National Guard troops near the White House; prosecutors weigh death penalty.

Afghan national faces new federal charges in guard shooting

Vows to strengthen ties

Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ President-elect, vows to strengthen ties

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ new President Nasry Asfura, inviting him to Israel and pledging to deepen bilateral ties following Asfura’s narrow election victory.

Sa’ar congratulates Honduras’ President-elect, vows to strengthen ties

Netanyahu on Christmas:

Netanyahu sends Christmas greeting: Israel stands with Christians worldwide

Netanyahu sends Christmas greetings to the Christian community, praising Israel as the only Middle Eastern country where Christians thrive freely, contrasting it with regional persecution and dwindling Christian communities.

Netanyahu sends Christmas greeting: Israel stands with Christians worldwide

In the midst of an investigation

In the midst of an investigation The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek visited the home of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer Yerushalmi, prompting MKs to file complaints alleging possible obstruction of justice.

In the midst of an investigation The meeting between the Dep. Attorney General and ex-MAG

Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee

Anti-Israel celebrities appointed to group advising New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team.

Mamdani taps Ms Rachel, Cynthia Nixon for inaugural committee

Netanyahu warns Iran:

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

Thirty-five new aircrew members received their wings at Hatzerim Airbase as Israel’s leaders praised the Air Force’s central role in defending the nation during ongoing regional challenges.

Netanyahu warns Iran: 'We do not seek confrontations, but we remain vigilant'

Western states condemn Israel’s approval of new communities in Judea, Samaria

A group of Western and allied countries condemned Israel’s approval of 19 new communities in Judea and Samaria, calling the move unilateral and harmful to regional stability and peace efforts.

Western states condemn Israel’s approval of new communities in Judea, Samaria