Twenty-three countries voted in favor at the IAEA Board of Governors. Three opposed: Russia, China and Niger. Iran is accused of violating its nuclear commitments and refusing to cooperate with agency inspectors since June. The matter has now been referred to the UN Security Council.
A new survey by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security (JCFA) examines Israeli views amid tensions with Turkey, finding significant public concern over Turkey’s growing presence in the region.
Satellite imagery points to a sharp rise in construction at Iran’s suspected Mount Kolang Gaz La nuclear site, near Natanz, which was attacked during Operations “Rising Lion” and “Roar of the Lion.”
Ahead of the new year, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reported that the country’s population stands at approximately 10,305,000 people. Around 182,000 babies were born in Israel over the past year.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a legal warning to Haaretz after it reported that the United Arab Emirates warned him before October 7. Netanyahu is demanding that the article be removed, that an apology be published, and that 1 million shekels be paid within 72 hours.
Israel’s government is weighing action against countries that joined Britain in imposing sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. A decision is expected soon.
The IDF and Shin Bet struck weapons depots and a rocket launch pit in Gaza. Hamas operatives were identified taking weapons from the sites to guard areas and reinforce their control of the Strip.
President Donald Trump has sent a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for approval. At the same time, the U.S. administration is considering buying warships from Turkey, Japan, and South Korea.
Eight Iranian oil tankers were destroyed over three days. Overnight, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired about 20 missiles toward U.S. bases in Jordan, most of which were intercepted.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee sharply criticized Britain’s planned trade sanctions targeting Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. He said the American response could come from both individual states and the federal government, warning that the move could have major consequences for British businesses.
The Houthis attacked an airport, a military base and facilities belonging to Saudi oil company Aramco. The attack was carried out using missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia reports dozens of injuries and responded with strikes in Yemen.
Russia and Ukraine resumed attacks on each other after a brief ceasefire that coincided with visits by U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys to Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian officials reported two people killed and several others injured in attacks on the capital this morning.
Argentine President Javier Milei has ordered action against companies drilling near the Falkland Islands, territory claimed by Argentina and governed by Britain. Israeli interests are involved in the companies.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a threatening message to “the country’s enemies.” President Donald Trump responded: “The U.S. will win the war, and oil prices will then plunge sharply.”
A Golani Brigade force operating near Beaufort in southern Lebanon encountered a Hezbollah operative who opened fire. Two soldiers were lightly wounded. The force returned fire and killed the operative.
Hezbollah operatives tried to strike IDF troops in the security zone in southern Lebanon. The IDF responded with strikes in several Shiite villages. Lebanese reports said several people were killed.
German police bomb squads defused the devices found near the Graustein site in the Görlitz district of eastern Germany. A week ago, Germany accused Russia of attempting to target a power station with drones.
Western reports say Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Aramco’s largest refinery. A previous attack, as a reminder, forced the site to shut down for several days.
Israeli security officials, sometimes working alongside counterparts overseas, have foiled dozens of planned attacks against Israelis and Jews abroad, including in Western countries. The attacks were allegedly directed by Iran.
Iran is warning that South Korean participation in activity in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz would be considered support for American aggression and could bring serious consequences. Tehran says it will sanction ships passing through the area.
