One Year Later:
IDF reveals operation to recover Oron Shaul
Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.
Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.


Three new Lockheed Martin F-35i “Adir" fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Airbase and will join the 116th Squadron and the 140th Squadron.

Ahmad Muhammad, 25, from the PA city of Huwara, spat at an officer in uniform in Ramat Gan and fled the scene.

Nearly ten UNRWA public facilities have received warning letters ahead of water and electricity disconnections, on the instruction of Energy Minister Eli Cohen.
At Maccabi Haifa’s match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, captivity survivor Matan Agrest was honored on the field, as singer Benaia Barabi paid tribute and calls were renewed for the return of hostage Ran Gvili.

But R' Yosef is drowning in overwhelming debt. Even the most basic wedding expenses are completely beyond his reach.

Rabbi Yaakov Jan, the chief rabbi of Uman, is calling to postpone trips due to extreme cold, prolonged power outages, and dangerous roads.

Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on living with trauma after the murder of his wife and daughters, and explains how a simple framework of faith, perspective, and action can help transform grief into rebuilding and hope.

Shema Yisrael "Hear, O Israel" is our declaration of Jewish faith. Its opening verse affirms the unity of Hashem and the absolute core of Jewish belief. The Shema has preserved Jewish identity and resilience throughout the ages.

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss advancing a mutual recognition framework that could ease Israeli companies’ access to US markets.

Reports by Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath say a US aircraft carrier and air squadrons are heading to the region, giving President Trump expanded military options on Iran.

Julani has shown exactly who he is. The videos, the prisoner releases, the ideological fingerprints-they are not echoes of ISIS. They are continuity. Ameriica must stop it now. Israel must help. Opiinion.

Only Hungary openly backs plan as other nations voice concern over US-led body, chaired by Trump, they say could sideline the United Nations.

President al-Sharaa orders ceasefire as Syrian forces advance against SDF, raises unity, sovereignty and possible integration talks with Kurds.

British presenter Piers Morgan revealed he broke his hip during a visit to a restaurant in London, and tweeted, 'I blame Donald Trump'.

Court sentenced two men to time in prison and heavy fines after they confessed to stealing belongings from victims at the Nova Festival site one day after the October 7 massacre.

Iran researcher Beni Sabti criticizes Witkoff's remarks on the killing in Iran that "has stopped", but holds out hope that it was part of an act of misdirection.

Syrian forces, backed by Arab tribal fighters, advanced across northeast Syria, seizing major oil fields and cities amid clashes with Kurdish-led forces.

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.

Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.

Presidencies come and go but Israel’s interests transcend any particular presidency and the vagaries of who holds the office during any particular four-year term. Discontinuity is democracy’s flaw. Op-ed.

Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.

The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.

A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.

Security forces carried out overnight arrests of several haredi youths, in several locations, on suspicion of involvement in security-related offenses.

A senior Iranian official said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests, including about 500 security personnel.

Mordehay Grunberger was killed when he fell into an into an industrial kneading machine at a kosher bakery.

Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

In a joint statement, Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan and U.S. Congressman Marlin Stutzman emphasized the importance of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

'White House is acting against Israeli interests,' Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror calls for setting red lines, and notes that the world missed a historic opportunity to weaken Iran.

Disengaging from these bodies is not isolationism. It is an act of strategic hygiene. Opinion.

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

The IDF has published documentation of the operation carried out by the Multi-Dimensional Unit against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon over the past two months.

The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Generally, in Trump we trust, but in this instance his instincts may be a touch unreliable. Opinion.

Security forces arrest four foreign activists for attacking a shepherd near al-Mughayyir. Two of the suspects await deportation from Israel.

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

APR is a dangerous term that suggests that trying to combat antisemitism is itself racist against Palestinian Arabs. A full report is linked below. Op-ed.

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.

B’nai Brith Canada urges Ottawa to designate three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist entities over support for Hamas, calling for action to match recent US and Argentine measures.

Bloomberg reports that Trump seeks $1B from countries for permanent seats on his new Board of Peace.

Argentina designates Iran’s Quds Force and 13 linked individuals as terrorists, citing the 1992 embassy and 1994 AMIA attacks. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar praises the move.

At the IAC Summit, freed hostage Omer Wenkert shares his recovery journey and a message of hope and unity while urging continued efforts to bring the last hostage home.

Speaking at the IAC summit, US Attorney General Pam Bondi details the Trump administration’s crackdown on antisemitism, vows to seek the death penalty in the D.C. embassy.

Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

US President Donald Trump's advisers reject criticism of Board of Peace, say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must make a choice, Axios reports.

On Friday, dozens of Arab rioters from the villages of Qaddum and Beit Lid attacked residents of the Shirat Tzion homestead in Samaria.

Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.

Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.

US forces kill Al-Qaeda affiliate leader linked to ISIS ambush on Americans in Syria.

The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.

Hamas captivity survivor Eitan Mor expresses support for his father's position, says he refused offer to spy for Hamas

Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.

A resident of Brisbane, Australia, woke after feeling something resting on her stomach. When she reached out, she was shocked to discover a 2.5-meter python wrapped around her body.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens Lebanese government, claims disarming of terror group will weaken Lebanon.

If we had to point to one question that touches many of the sugyot, what would that be?

These are dark times for the Jewish People, but we are not without hope. And our fire will not be consumed.
