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NYPD Hunts Suspect After Jewish Man Stabbed in Crown Heights in Possible Antisemitic Attack
Stabbing near Chabad headquarters follows reported antisemitic remarks and comes days after deadly attack on Jewish community in Sydney
Mossad director Barnea Warns Iran Will ‘Surge Forward’ to Nuclear Weapons if Given Opportunity
At Mossad awards ceremony, director issues stark Iran and terror warning as Netanyahu and Herzog meet for first time since pardon request
IDF Issues Safety Warning to Soldiers Abroad After Deadly Australia Attack
Guidelines urge low profile, digital caution, and heightened vigilance following the Sydney massacre and rising global security concerns
Trump Rejects Claims of Rebuke Toward Netanyahu, Says U.S. ‘Looking Into’ Gaza Ceasefire Strike
President emphasizes strong ties with Israel while addressing Gaza, Syria, and regional stabilization efforts during Oval Office remarks
1,300-Year-Old Menorah Pendant Discovered Near the Kotel
Rare lead amulet found in Jerusalem points to Jewish presence during a period when Jews were officially barred from the city
Netanyahu Cuts Testimony Short, Meets Paraguayan Speaker Inside Courtroom
Judges end hearing early after prime minister says trial schedule forced diplomatic meeting to take place during testimony
‘Antisemitism Is a Cancer’: Israeli Leaders Condemn Bondi Beach Hanukkah Massacre
Prime minister, president and senior Israeli officials accuse Australian authorities of ignoring repeated warnings as 12 people are killed in antisemitic terror attack
Israel Eliminates Hamas No. 2 Raed Saad in Gaza
Second-in-command of Hamas’s military wing and October 7 architect killed after ceasefire violation wounds IDF troops
Lebanese Report: U.S. Warns Israel Could Strike Hezbollah if It Keeps Its Weapons Into 2026
Al-Akhbar claims an American message raised new pressure on Hezbollah as Israel–Lebanon talks continue
Starting Tu B’Shevat: Israeli Elementary Schools to Ban Student Phone Use on Campus
Education Minister Yoav Kisch announces a nationwide policy removing phones during the entire school day to strengthen social and emotional learning
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Held Quiet Visit to Israel
Trip comes as Taiwan seeks to deepen engagement with Israel after the 2023 Hamas attack and looks to strengthen defense cooperation
Trump Says World Leaders Want to Join “Legendary” Gaza Board of Peace
At a White House event, Trump said presidents, kings and prime ministers are seeking roles on the newly created Board of Peace that will oversee Gaza’s transitional framework
Herzog and U.S. Ambassador Waltz Discuss Implementation of UN Gaza Plan
Herzog urges rapid implementation of UN Resolution 2803 as Waltz affirms Trump’s plan and insists Hamas “will no longer exist”
Search Operation Launched After Israeli Yacht Vanishes Near Cyprus in Extreme Weather
Cyprus, Israel, and Greece search for four Israelis after their yacht vanished south of Cyprus during Storm Byron’s extreme winds and rough seas
Katz and Zamir Reconcile, Agree to Consolidate October 7 Investigations
After weeks of public confrontation, the Defense Minister and IDF chief align their investigative efforts and bring the Defense Establishment Comptroller into key oversight roles
Storm “Byron” Hits Israel With Heavy Rain, Flood Risks and Nationwide Emergency Preparations
Israel braces for severe rainfall, flash floods and strong winds as Storm Byron sweeps inland from the Mediterranean
Tony Blair Dropped From Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ After Arab-State Objections
Former UK prime minister removed from consideration following backlash over his role in the 2003 Iraq invasion
IDF and Shin Bet Uncover Hamas Rocket Cell in Tulkarem After Months-Long Probe
Israeli forces expose a terror infrastructure hiding three rockets and bomb-making materials just 2.5 km from Highway 6
Allenby Crossing to Reopen for Aid and Goods After Security Overhaul
Israel will reopen the Jordan-Israel Allenby Bridge crossing on Wednesday for the transfer of goods and aid after tightened security on both sides of the border
Netanyahu Announces December 29 Meeting With President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Talks will center on Gaza Phase Two, Iran’s missile buildup, Lebanon, and a planned international stabilization force
Netanyahu, Lapid Clash Over Draft Law, Oct. 7 Inquiry, and Pardon Debate in Fiery Knesset Session
PM rejects claims of diplomatic collapse as Lapid accuses him of moral failure and abandoning soldiers
Knesset Immigration Committee Reopens Debate Over U.S. Volunteers Who Received 10-Year Deportation
Committee questions the removal of two U.S. volunteers detained near Palestinian Village Burin, urging authorities to reconsider the ban
U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz Begins First Israel Visit With Meetings in Jerusalem
Waltz meets Prime Minister Netanyahu, discusses regional stability, Trump’s peace agenda, and plans to meet Ran Gvili’s family
Ben Gvir Wears Hanging-Rope Pin at Knesset Hearing on Death Penalty for Terrorists
Otzma Yehudit MKs display hanging-rope pins at National Security Committee hearing as Ben Gvir clashes with medical experts
President Herzog Warns NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Is ‘Red Flag’ for Jews at Yeshiva University Event
At YU’s Chanukah Dinner, Israel’s president calls rising antisemitism “unnerving,” and thanks Trump for leadership
Former Hostage Bar Kupershtein Responds to Car Break-In With Message of Faith
After thieves smashed his car window and stole his phone, the former hostage chose gratitude to God
Netanyahu Uses First Post-Ceasefire Q&A to Outline Next Gaza Phases and Regional Vision
At a joint appearance with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Netanyahu details Phase II plans, rejects Palestinian statehood, and confronts international criticism
Qatar Says Gaza Talks at “Critical Stage” as U.S. Pushes for Phase 2
IDF eliminates five terrorists over the weekend as Israel insists Phase 1 of the hostage deal cannot proceed without returning fallen hostage Ran Gvili
President Herzog Meets German Chancellor Merz in Jerusalem
Merz reaffirms Germany’s support for Israel, addresses the partial arms embargo, and signals deeper involvement in Gaza’s post-war future
EBU Vote Keeps Israel in Eurovision as Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Netherlands Quit
The European Broadcasting Union adopts new contest rules at its Geneva assembly, triggering a wave of boycotts but confirming Israel for the 2026 competition in Vienna

