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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

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes Russia mediating between Israel and Syria

Russia is working behind the scenes to mediate in the defense deal negotiations between Israel and Syria, as Moscow begins to return to Syria.

Behind the scenes Russia mediating between Israel and Syria

Jewish Agency to Australian PM

Jewish Agency to Australian PM: Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

Jewish Agency leaders write to Anthony Albanese that the Sydney massacre 'did not occur in a vacuum. Australia has seen a troubling pattern of antisemitic incidents, alongside the normalisation of rhetoric that dehumanises Jews.'

Jewish Agency to Australian PM: Act decisively to eradicate Antisemitism

Katz is not waiting

Katz is not waiting: Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Dozens of Galei Tzahal and Galgalatz presenters, who are employed as consultants, were notified that they will be suspended from January 1st.

Katz is not waiting: Dozens of IDF radio presenters suspended

Phones of 2 Likud MKs hacked, info shared on dark web

Likud MKs Tally Gotliv and Moshe Saada informed the Knesset officer that their personal mobile phones had recently been hacked.

Phones of 2 Likud MKs hacked, info shared on dark web

Coins and jewelry

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.

Hyrcania excavations uncover evidence of Byzantine Monastic life

Pentagon warns

Pentagon warns: China preparing to 'win war' against Taiwan by 2027

The Pentagon's annual report on Chinese military buildup warns that China is seeking to 'force' Taiwan into unification within the next 2 years.

Pentagon warns: China preparing to 'win war' against Taiwan by 2027

The agent in Gaza

The agent in Gaza: Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset

Deputy Minister Almog Cohen said in the Knesset that a Shin Bet agent in Gaza reported unusual Nukhba terrorist activity hours before October 7, but the information was not relayed.

The agent in Gaza: Almog Cohen reveals dramatic details in the Knesset

Haredim infuriated

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill, haredim infuriated

The three haredi factions in the Knesset issued harsh condemnations after Speaker Ohana voted for an opposition-backed bill to legalize civil marriages.

Knesset Speaker votes for opposition civil marriage bill, haredim infuriated

'Ceasefire can't advance until Ran returns home'

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in captivity, gave a statement alongside Dalia Cunsir Horn, sister-in-law of captivity survivors Iair and Eitan Horn, calling the US and Israel not to forget Ran.

'Ceasefire can't advance until Ran returns home'

Gaza's 'day after':

Gaza's 'day after': The battle over the international force, and Jewish involvement

US' Armenian lobby striving to prevent Azerbaijan from joining future international force in Gaza, diplomatic source says.

Gaza's 'day after': The battle over the international force, and Jewish involvement

IDF Chief recounts:

IDF Chief recounts: How the decision was made to strike Iran

During the IAF Pilots' Course graduation, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir recounted the moments leading up to the historic Operation Rising Lion.

IDF Chief recounts: How the decision was made to strike Iran

Draft Law:

Draft Law: Who has the ability to defer yeshiva students' service?

Legal adviser warns proposed Draft Law lacks criteria for when Defense Minister may exempt yeshiva students; haredi MK slams focus on appeasing Supreme Court.

Draft Law: Who has the ability to defer yeshiva students' service?

At National Insurance committees

National Insurance Psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova survivors

A psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova festival survivors during National Insurance Institute hearings, prompting complaints of psychological harm and a review of committee procedures.

National Insurance Psychiatrist made offensive remarks to Nova survivors

Watch

Watch: Police applaud Ben Gvir's Comments on death penalty

The Minister of National Security spoke at a ceremony at the Police College in Beit Shemesh, and when he referred to the death penalty law for terrorists, he received thunderous applause.

Watch: Police applaud Ben Gvir's Comments on death penalty

Revealed:

Revealed: In Haifa haredi neighborhood, 95% of homes lack protection

Knesset committee holds discussion on Hadar neighborhood of Haifa, where 80% of residents are elderly and children, and 95% of the homes lack bomb shelters. 'This is truly a matter of saving lives.'

Revealed: In Haifa haredi neighborhood, 95% of homes lack protection

Judge criticized for calling attacker 'the deceased'

The Judicial Complaints Commissioner warned against wording that downplays the severity of criminal actions even if the attacker has already died.

Judge criticized for calling attacker 'the deceased'

Shepherd released after being attacked and firing his handgun

Police released a shepherd who fired and wounded three Bedouins who attacked him and his companions with stones near Anatot.

Shepherd released after being attacked and firing his handgun

Sydney victim saved policeman:

Jewish Sydney hero: Give me your gun or we'll both die

Leibel Lazaroff, 21, severely injured in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre, saved a police officer's life and attempted to stop the terrorist.

Jewish Sydney hero: Give me your gun or we'll both die

IDF dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

IDF strikes several Hezbollah launch sites in southern Lebanon, dismantling military structures and terrorist infrastructure. 'Sites sites constitute a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.'

IDF dismantles Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Zvi Yehezkeli: Lebanese Army cannot disarm Hezbollah

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns Hezbollah has infiltrated Lebanon's army too deeply for it to be able to disarm the terror group.

Zvi Yehezkeli: Lebanese Army cannot disarm Hezbollah

Potential link to Ron Arad?

Potential link to Ron Arad? New details emerge on Lebanese official's abduction

Swedish citizens kidnapped Lebanese security official Ahmad Shukr before one of them left the country, new report reveals.

Potential link to Ron Arad? New details emerge on Lebanese official's abduction

Khan al-Ahmar:

Khan al-Ahmar: State again asks court for extension of demolition case

The state requested an additional 30-day extension to file its response to a petition by the Regavim movement, citing the prime minister's trip to Washington and 'urgent consultations.'

Khan al-Ahmar: State again asks court for extension of demolition case

Third rescue in 24 hours:

Third rescue in 24 hours: Mother and daughter extracted from PA territory

A young Jewish woman was seen wandering with her son in Bethlehem and were rescued by the IDF. It is the third case of Israelis entering PA territory within 24 hours.

Third rescue in 24 hours: Mother and daughter extracted from PA territory

Jerusalem security fence:

At Jerusalem security fence: 6,000 infiltrations weekly by PA Arabs

Security establishment waging intense war against surge in infiltrations by Palestinian Authority Arabs entering Israel through breaches in Jerusalem-area security fence.

At Jerusalem security fence: 6,000 infiltrations weekly by PA Arabs

After Bondi Beach massacre:

600 global officials send solidarity letter to Australian mayor after Bondi Beach attack

Nearly 600 elected leaders worldwide send letter of solidarity to Australian mayor after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre.l

600 global officials send solidarity letter to Australian mayor after Bondi Beach attack

Houthis, Yemeni government agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

Yemen’s warring parties agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners after Oman talks, marking the largest swap in 11 years and raising cautious hopes for advancing peace efforts.

Houthis, Yemeni government agree to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners

France probes antisemitic attack on Jewish child at Paris airport

France opens probe after video shows man harassing a Jewish boy at Paris airport, ordering him to “free Palestine.” Police vow to identify the suspect and combat antisemitic acts.

France probes antisemitic attack on Jewish child at Paris airport

Georgetown University drops anti-Israel UN rapporteur

Georgetown University removes UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after UN Watch exposed her antisemitic remarks and support for terrorism, prompting wide international condemnation.

Georgetown University drops anti-Israel UN rapporteur

Eli Feldstein:

Eli Feldstein: Netanyahu knew about the document - he was behind the leak to Bild

Qatar Gate suspect Eli Feldstein talks about a conference call he claims took place with Prime Minister Netanyahu and Yonatan Urich after the document was leaked to the German newspaper Bild.

Eli Feldstein: Netanyahu knew about the document - he was behind the leak to Bild

Poll: Likud, Bennett strengthen as coalition and opposition tie

A Channel 13 poll shows Likud and Naftali Bennett’s new party gaining strength, while the coalition and opposition blocs are tied at 55 seats each, with Arab parties holding the balance.

Poll: Likud, Bennett strengthen as coalition and opposition tie

Confirmed:

Confirmed: Western Libyan Chief of Staff killed in plane crash

The plane of the Chief of Staff of Western Libya, Mohammed al-Haddad, was lost after reporting an electronic malfunction, as it returned from Ankara.

Confirmed: Western Libyan Chief of Staff killed in plane crash

Help ZAKA hero

A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

For 28 years, he lit others' darkest moments. On October 7, he spent months ensuring no family was left without closure. Now the light-bearer needs light. This Hanukkah, will we let his flame go out?

A light that refuses to go out: Natan Kenig's story this Hanukkah

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

Min. Smotrich gives green light to building 126 housing units, schools and roads in Sa-Nur

Supreme Planning Council to approve comprehensive construction plans in Sa-Nur. Minister Smotrich: 'Sa-Nur is returning home not with slogans, but with plans, budgets, roads and facts on the ground.'

Min. Smotrich gives green light to building 126 housing units, schools and roads in Sa-Nur

Draft Law:

Tensions rise in United Torah Judaism over draft law targeting yeshiva students

Agudat Yisrael accuses Degel Hatorah of supporting sanctions on Torah students, pointing to nightly arrests of yeshiva students and insisting its actions follow guidance from Torah scholars.

Tensions rise in United Torah Judaism over draft law targeting yeshiva students

Bennett accuses

Bennett accuses: 'The worst betrayal in Israel's history'

The former prime minister called on the Shin Bet and the police to investigate what the prime minister knew about the 'Qatargate'affair and wondered 'Why is Netanyahu silent?'

Bennett accuses: 'The worst betrayal in Israel's history'

Deputy ISA chief resigns due to disagreements with David Zini

The head of the General Security Service, David Zini, has accepted the request of his deputy, S., to end his position in the near future, after 30 years of service in the organization.

Deputy ISA chief resigns due to disagreements with David Zini