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Trump Calls on Israel to Maintain Dialogue With Syria
Trump issues lengthy praise of Syria’s progress while simultaneous diplomatic and security developments unfold across the region
Israel Opens Debate on New Charedi Military Draft Law
Lawmakers clash over long-standing exemption system as committee launches review of proposal to gradually bring ultra-Orthodox men into national service
Herzog Says He Will “Consider only the good of the State of Israel and Israeli society” Regarding Netanyahu Pardon Request
President stresses responsible, measured review as debate intensifies around the request
Or Eitan Laser to Enter IDF Service on December 30, Marking a Strategic Breakthrough in Israel’s Air Defense
Defense Ministry officials say the high-energy laser will reshape Israel’s ability to counter low-altitude threats with near-zero-cost, instantaneous interceptions
Miracle Surgery Saves IDF Soldier After Bullet Lodges in His Heart
Doctors at Rambam stabilize fighter critically wounded in Beit Jann raid, after a bullet pierced his vest and stopped inside his heart
Prime Minister Netanyahu Submits Formal Pardon Request to President Herzog
Netanyahu asks Herzog to end the years-long trial, saying the proceedings deepen national rifts; the President says he will consider the request “with full seriousness”
Metal Rod Hurled at Israeli Car By Palestinian on Route 5; Driver and Passengers Survive Near-Fatal Attack
IDF imposes overnight closure on Mas’ha in western Shomron as the search for the terrorist continues
Israeli Civilians Breach Syria Border in Two Locations; IDF Returns All 13 to Israel
Thirteen Israelis crossed into Syrian territory on Thursday in coordinated border breaches in the Golan and Hermon areas, according to reports
Draft-Exemption Bill Sent to MKs as Israel Moves to Formalize Charedi Yeshiva Student Status
Updated proposal sets strict study requirements, rising annual quotas, and multi-year compliance thresholds as lawmakers prepare for next week’s debate
Shin Bet Uncovers Turkish Network That Sent Weapons and Money from Israel to Judea and Samaria
Security officials say the operation was run from Turkey by an Israeli citizen working for Hamas
Israel Warns of Rising Threats From Syria as Golan Officials Urge Stronger Defense
Defense Minister Israel Katz tells lawmakers that forces inside Syria are “thinking of launching a ground invasion,” as local leaders call for urgent reinforcement of the northern front
Operation Am Kelavi: Israel Reports 86% Missile Interception Success, Over 1,000 UAVs Downed
At UVID 2025, Israeli defense officials revealed new data from the war with Iran and outlined Israel’s push to become a global UAV leader
IDF to Deploy New AI “Morpheus” System to Monitor Soldiers’ Social Media for Security Risks
Galei Tzahal report says the AI-based platform will review posts from 170,000 public accounts to prevent exposure of sensitive military information
AI Project Opens Medieval Jewish World Hidden in Cairo Geniza
Israeli and international researchers launch an AI-driven transcription effort to unlock hundreds of thousands of long-unread fragments, revealing everyday Jewish life in Medieval Age
IDF Strikes Six Terrorists in Rafah as Nahal Brigade Expands Operations
IDF troops report close-range engagements and multiple arrests as forces continue clearing underground Hamas infrastructure in eastern Rafah
Body of Hostage Dror Or Returned to Israel After Identification Completed
Or was murdered on October 7 and abducted to Gaza
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Say They Will Hand Over Hostage Body at 4 p.m.
Joint announcement comes as Israel condemns delay, calling it another violation of the agreement
White House Backs Israel After Strike That Killed Hezbollah Military Chief
Washington says Israel has the right to defend itself as Hezbollah’s media admits internal distress and Lebanon warns of rising tensions
U.S. Lawmakers Join Thousands Overnight at Kever Yosef in Shechem
Delegation of 20 senior American legislators visits Samaria, backs use of “Judea and Samaria” in official U.S. language and expresses firm support for Israeli sovereignty
Netanyahu Summons Defense Minister Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir as Clashes Escalate Over October 7 Failures
PM calls urgent meeting after public confrontation between defense minister and IDF chief over Turgeman report and disciplinary steps
Poland Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Yad Vashem Post on WWII Jewish Badges
Warsaw accuses Israel’s Holocaust memorial of distorting history, saying the post failed to specify that Nazi Germany, not Polish authorities, persecuted Jews
GHF Ends Operations in Gaza After Six Months of Aid Deliveries
US-backed foundation says its mission is complete as international groups prepare to adopt its model
Israel Braces for Possible Retaliation After Killing of Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff
IDF boosts readiness along northern border as Iran and Lebanon condemn strike while Zamir conducts surprise inspection to test army preparedness
IDF Chief Zamir Dismisses Senior Commanders Over October 7 Failures
Army chief announces far-reaching personal measures, saying October 7 exposed a “severe, resonant, systemic failure” in the IDF
IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Military Chief Ali Tabatabai in Strike Deep Inside Beirut
High-precision strike kills Hezbollah’s military chief and longtime Radwan commander in Beirut stronghold
Israel Approves National Plan to Complete Aliyah of Bnei Menashe by 2030
Government greenlights multi-year operation to bring remaining 5,800 community members from northeast India, including full conversion tracks, absorption centers, and settlement
Former Hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal Describes Abuse and Starvation During Hamas Captivity
In a Channel 12 interview, the 23-year-old recounted two years of assault, humiliation and deliberate starvation in Gaza tunnels
Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv Demanding a Full State Inquiry into October 7 Failures
At Habima Square, bereaved families, survivors, and reservists accuse the government of creating a political committee to avoid accountability, demanding a fully independent, Supreme Court–appointed inquiry instead
17 Hamas Terrorists Killed or Captured in Rafah After 24-Hour Pursuit
Israel reports repeated ceasefire violations as Hamas delegation expected in Cairo for phase-two talks
Freed Hostages to Arrive in Washington Today to Thank Trump for Securing Their Release
Delegation to meet the president today, carrying messages of gratitude and urging continued efforts to recover the last three captives
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