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News and updates about New Year's Eve

Foreign Ministry:

Three Jews unaccounted for in Swiss ski resort fire

An Israeli woman is missing after a fire at Crans-Montana killed 40 and injured 119. Swiss officials say sparklers likely ignited the blaze. The Foreign Ministry is in contact with her family.

Three Jews unaccounted for in Swiss ski resort fire

How an attack planned for New Year's Eve was foiled

U.S. Attorney Russ Ferguson said the suspect planned to stab civilians in a grocery store and a fast-food restaurant, and wrote that he wanted to die as a 'holy Martyr's.

How an attack planned for New Year's Eve was foiled

FBI foils New Year’s Eve ISIS‑inspired attack in North Carolina

FBI agents arrest 18‑year‑old accused of plotting an ISIS‑inspired New Year’s Eve attack on a North Carolina grocery store.

FBI foils New Year’s Eve ISIS‑inspired attack in North Carolina

Netanyahus attend Trump's New Year's Eve gala

Prime Minister Netanyahu was the only foreign leader invited to the event, and the only one to have ever taken part in the President's Gala.

Netanyahus attend Trump's New Year's Eve gala

Deadly explosion at Swiss ski resort

At least ten people were killed in an explosion and fire that broke out at a bar in a Swiss ski town during New Year celebrations.

Deadly explosion at Swiss ski resort

Survey:

Majority of Jewish Israelis do not celebrate the New Year

Survey found sharp divisions among Israel’s Jewish public over celebrating the civil New Year, with most religious Israelis rejecting it and many secular Israelis planning to mark the occasion.

Majority of Jewish Israelis do not celebrate the New Year

Netanyahu sends New Year greeting to Israelis from fmr USSR

Netanyahu greets CIS immigrants for the New Year, praising their unity, heroism, and vital contributions to Israel’s security and strength.

Netanyahu sends New Year greeting to Israelis from fmr USSR

Watch:

Moving New Years tribute for Hanukkah massacre victims

Sydney rang in the new year with a moment of silence for the victims of the massacre at a Hanukkah event in the city, projecting the words 'peace' and 'unity' and a menorah on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Moving New Years tribute for Hanukkah massacre victims

Reports in US:

Heightened security nationwide amid New Year’s Eve threats

Law enforcement agencies warn Chicago’s New Year’s Eve event could be a target. Meanwhile, heightened security in New Orleans after a threat linked to extremist group was thwarted.

Heightened security nationwide amid New Year’s Eve threats

This Tu B'shvat:

New Fruit Trees of Life for the 1,200 victims

Every year, Tu B'shvat begins the planting season in Israel. This year is more important than ever before.

New Fruit Trees of Life for the 1,200 victims

Car filled with explosives:

2 killed in car ramming at Rochester, NY New Year's concert

FBI investigating possible case of domestic terrorism after man deliberately attempts to ram civilians leaving moe. New Years concert.

2 killed in car ramming at Rochester, NY New Year's concert

Heartiest Wishes for a Very Special New Year

In large part, we must recognize and understand that we are the ones who will be able to make our future better.

Heartiest Wishes for a Very Special New Year

Unfinished tasks - 2024

Short of an imminent arrival of the messianic age,we will have to reconcile ourselves to another very difficult year ahead. Op-ed.

Unfinished tasks - 2024

German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne

German police arrest three people over alleged attack plot targeting the cathedral in Cologne.

German police foil New Year's Eve terror attack in Cologne

President's New Year post:

'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

President Isaac Herzog called on leaders and people around the world to work for the immediate return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

Anti-Israel disruption:

NYPD deploys thousands of officers to protect Jan. 1 ball drop

NYC Mayor Eric Adams says he is "sure" anti-Israel activists will attempt to disrupt Times Square ball drop after Christmas disruptions.

NYPD deploys thousands of officers to protect Jan. 1 ball drop

NY prosecutors:

New Year's Eve attacker motivated by US support for Israel

Man who attacked officers near Times Square traveled to New York to "carry out Jihad", say prosecutors.

New Year's Eve attacker motivated by US support for Israel

NYPD official:

'New Year's Eve attacker was linked to Islamist extremism'

NYPD chief of intelligence and counterterrorism says 19-year-old who attacked policemen with machete yelled "Allahu Akbar".

'New Year's Eve attacker was linked to Islamist extremism'

New York:

Suspect in New Year's Eve attack charged

The suspect, 19-year-old Trevor Bickford, to be charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of attempted assault.

Suspect in New Year's Eve attack charged

NYC New Year’s Eve machete attacker left Islamist manifesto

19-year old suspect in attack on NYPD officers warned family to 'repent to Allah and accept Islam,' called Marine brother 'my enemy.'

NYC New Year’s Eve machete attacker left Islamist manifesto

New York City:

Machete-wielding teen attacks officers on New Year's Eve

Three officers assigned to New Year’s Eve celebrations injured by machete-wielding teenager who expressed militant support for Islam.

Machete-wielding teen attacks officers on New Year's Eve

MDA volunteers treat 1,000 patients on New Year's Eve

MDA EMTs and paramedics treat 61 traffic accident victims, 17 victims of violence on last day of 2022

MDA volunteers treat 1,000 patients on New Year's Eve

PM's military secretary spotted at mass New Year's party

Bennett's military secretary spent New Year's Eve at a party attended by about 200 people, many of whom were unmasked.

PM's military secretary spotted at mass New Year's party

New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square scaled back

Traditional New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square will have a reduced crowd size and a mask rule.

New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square scaled back

Brazilian cops arrest neo-Nazis planning to attack Jews

Police in Brazil have foiled an attempt by neo-Nazis to launch multiple attacks on New Year’s Eve targeting Jewish and black Brazilians.

Brazilian cops arrest neo-Nazis planning to attack Jews

Israeli PM cancels New Year's reception

Government New Year's reception is canceled at the last minute due to coronavirus outbreak.

Israeli PM cancels New Year's reception

Putin cut in half during New Year's speech

Russian television station KasKad showed Vladimir Putin's New Year's speech from the nose down, claims technical error.

Putin cut in half during New Year's speech

Turkish New Year nightclub terrorist sent to life in prison

Turkish court sentences Uzbek gunman who killed 39 people in 2017 attack on Istanbul nightclub to jail for life.

Turkish New Year nightclub terrorist sent to life in prison

4 hurt in New Years ramming incident in Germany

One in custody after car strikes crowd of migrants shortly after midnight in possible New Year's attack in Germany.

4 hurt in New Years ramming incident in Germany

Watch: Bridge collapses during Moscow New Year celebrations

13 injured in collapse of bridge in Moscow's Gorky Park during celebrations for the new year.

Watch: Bridge collapses during Moscow New Year celebrations

Israelis barely celebrate secular New Year, Christmas

A new study by the Jewish People Policy Institute finds only a small minority of Israelis mark the secular New Year, Chrismas.

Israelis barely celebrate secular New Year, Christmas

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Even the Beatles preceded the Palestinians

Sylvester Night is not a holiday

Sylvester Night is not a holiday

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

New York police will adjust security plans for New Year’s Eve celebrations following suicide bombing in subway tunnel.

NYPD adjusting security plans for New Year's Eve

Australia foils New Year's Eve terror attack

Australian police arrest ISIS sympathizer who planned shooting attack in popular Melbourne square.

Australia foils New Year's Eve terror attack

Feiglin: Europe inviting Muslim savages to rape it

Ex-MK says deep down inside, secular PC culture wants to be subjugated by the Muslim male.

Feiglin: Europe inviting Muslim savages to rape it

German authorities fess up to immigrants involvements in attacks

German authorities admit that immigrants were the perpetrators behind the myriad of attacks against women on New Year's Eve.

German authorities fess up to immigrants involvements in attacks

Turkey arrests ISIS 'New Year suicide bombing' suspects

Authorities arrest three suspected of planning suicide attack in Ankara.

Turkey arrests ISIS 'New Year suicide bombing' suspects

Dubai deluxe hotel smolders on into 2016

UAE authorities investigate massive fire adjacent to world's tallest building on New Year's Eve, as smoke continues to cover the hotel.

Dubai deluxe hotel smolders on into 2016

Gazans outraged over New Year's Eve ban

Gaza residents and politicians take to social media to blast Hamas's hypocrisy in banning New Year's Eve parties.

Gazans outraged over New Year's Eve ban

New Year's Eve 'ISIS bombing' thwarted in New York

Muslim convert nabbed planning a bombing or machete attack against New Year revelers, after swearing allegiance to ISIS.

New Year's Eve 'ISIS bombing' thwarted in New York

World welcomes in 2016

As 2015 comes to a close, secular New Year's celebrations kick off around the globe

World welcomes in 2016

Hamas bans New Year's Eve parties in Gaza

Hamas says public New Year’s Eve parties offend Gazan "values".

Hamas bans New Year's Eve parties in Gaza

Rabbi Riskin opposes celebration of secular New Year

Chief Rabbi of Efrat says celebrating 'Sylvester' not in keeping with Jewish spirit.

Rabbi Riskin opposes celebration of secular New Year

Israeli Living in Berlin Attacked by Seven Men

Shahak Shapira, 26, was beaten by seven men after refusing to erase footage of them singing anti-Semitic songs on Berlin subway.

Israeli Living in Berlin Attacked by Seven Men

35 Killed in Shanghai Stampede on New Year's Eve

35 people were killed and 43 injured during a stampede in Shanghai's Chenyi square, where thousands had gathered to usher in 2015.

35 Killed in Shanghai Stampede on New Year's Eve

137 Injured in New Year's Celebrations Across Israel

Magen David Adom paramedics on standby for New Year's Eve provided treatment to 500 sick and/or wounded people across Israel.

137 Injured in New Year's Celebrations Across Israel

Two Killed in Shooting at New Year's Eve Fireworks Show

Less than three weeks after the Newtown massacre, a shooting erupted at a New Year's Eve fireworks show in California, killing two.

Two Killed in Shooting at New Year's Eve Fireworks Show

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

President Shimon Peres has extended his New Year’s greetings to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

Marking Time in the New Year

Marking Time in the New Year