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Times of Israel

Army chief, hinting at potential new Iran war, says IDF will strike 'wherever required'

Iranian FM claims nation has rebuilt all facilities damaged in June's 12-day war with the Jewish state, warns against fresh attack The post Army chief, hinting at potential new Iran war, says IDF will strike 'wherever required' appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Army chief, hinting at potential new Iran war, says IDF will strike 'wherever required'

Times of Israel

Daily Briefing Dec. 21: Day 807 – Rescue of Israeli from Jericho highlights PA-IDF coordination

Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian on an unusual strike on Gaza City, conflicting reports of Hezbollah prowess along the border, and an ISIS terrorist picked up in southern Syria The post Daily Briefing Dec. 21: Day 807 – Rescue of Israeli from Jericho highlights PA-IDF coordination appeared ...

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Times of Israel

Daily Briefing Dec. 21: Day 807 – Rescue of Israeli from Jericho highlights PA-IDF coordination

Jerusalem Post

IDF Chief Zamir tries to wear down Katz on next navy chief pick

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir urged the defense minister to swiftly approve his nominee for navy chief, escalating a months long dispute over senior appointments.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF Chief Zamir tries to wear down Katz on next navy chief pick

Haaretz

IDF kills two Palestinians in northern West Bank, medics say

The Israeli military claimed that one of the Palestinians 'hurled a block' and the other threw an explosive at their forces

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Haaretz

IDF kills two Palestinians in northern West Bank, medics say

Haaretz

IDF chief Zamir announces Navy commander appointment despite Defense Minister Katz's objections

Katz announced a freeze on IDF appointments last month pending his review of a report on the army's responsibility for the October 7 massacre, a decision which Zamir said would harm the IDF, and has disregarded

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Haaretz

IDF chief Zamir announces Navy commander appointment despite Defense Minister Katz's objections

Haaretz

IDF top lawyer to meet with family of soldier who was killed during controversial excursion to Lebanon

New Military Advocate General Itay Offir, who decided last week to close an investigation into the death of soldier Gur Kehati while on an excursion in Lebanon, is to meet with his family this week

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Haaretz

IDF top lawyer to meet with family of soldier who was killed during controversial excursion to Lebanon

Haaretz

Brother of hostage Alon Shamriz, killed by IDF fire, joins call for state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

Yonatan Shamriz, founder of the Kumu NGO which looks to help families affected by the October 7 massacre, said the absence of a state commission of inquiry 'goes against the values we grew up with'

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Haaretz

Brother of hostage Alon Shamriz, killed by IDF fire, joins call for state commission of inquiry into Oct. 7

Haaretz

Reports: Israeli settlers clash with Palestinians in West Bank, several wounded by IDF fire

According to Palestinian outlets, IDF soldiers then arrested several Palestinian residents of the Kafr Qaddum area. A 22-year-old Israeli citizen was wounded by rocks thrown at the site, and he was later evacuated to a hospital

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Haaretz

Reports: Israeli settlers clash with Palestinians in West Bank, several wounded by IDF fire

Haaretz

IDF says it struck two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon

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Haaretz

IDF says it struck two Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon

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IDF Nabs Islamic State Terror Suspect in Syria

i24 News – Israel Defense Forces soldiers conducted an operation on Wednesday in the area of Rafid in southern Syria...

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IDF Nabs Islamic State Terror Suspect in Syria

Times of Israel

'KPop Demon Hunters,' AI lead this year's Hanukkah video crop

YouTube is filled with AI-generated music videos that blur the lines between reality and art, including from a Jewish mother from the West Bank who only began composing in June The post 'KPop Demon Hunters,' AI lead this year's Hanukkah video crop appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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'KPop Demon Hunters,' AI lead this year's Hanukkah video crop

Times of Israel

10,000-strong crowd gathers on Bondi Beach to mark week since Hanukkah terror attack

Jewish leader reads message of support from Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed gunman; state premier says authorities failed, Jewish community can't fight antisemitism alone The post 10,000-strong crowd gathers on Bondi Beach to mark week since Hanukkah terror attack appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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10,000-strong crowd gathers on Bondi Beach to mark week since Hanukkah terror attack

Jerusalem Post

Sydney lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Bondi victims, introduces 'mitzvah' campaign

At the Light Over Darkness: Night of Unity commemoration, each candle was lit by a representative of those who brought light into the world at a dark time.

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Sydney lights Hanukkah candles in honor of Bondi victims, introduces 'mitzvah' campaign

Jerusalem Post

WATCH: Woman goes viral for blowing out Hanukkah candles at Tel Aviv mall

Based on the number of lit candles, the incident likely occurred on Thursday.

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WATCH: Woman goes viral for blowing out Hanukkah candles at Tel Aviv mall

Haaretz

Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for Hanukkah ceremony to honor last remaining deceased hostage Ran Gvili

Ran Gvili, who was killed fighting Hamas infiltrators on October 7, and his body was abducted to Gaza, has yet to be returned to Israel, and his relatives and other hostage families are fighting against the pressure to move on to the next stage of the cease-fire

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Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for Hanukkah ceremony to honor last remaining deceased hostage Ran Gvili

Haaretz

Israel Police open second investigation into Hanukkah candle-blowing incident

According to the police, they decided to open the investigation, allegedly involving a minor who blew out candles at the entrance to a yard in Ramle, after a video of the act circulated online

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Israel Police open second investigation into Hanukkah candle-blowing incident

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British Police Report Jewish Children Are Requesting Armed Escorts for Hanukkah Celebrations

British law enforcement say they are receiving calls from Jewish children — some as young as 10 years old —...

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British Police Report Jewish Children Are Requesting Armed Escorts for Hanukkah Celebrations

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After Bondi, What Hanukkah Really Means This Year

Before Hanukkah (and before the Bondi Beach massacre), my son asked me what the holiday is really about. Not the gifts,...

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After Bondi, What Hanukkah Really Means This Year

Jerusalem Post

Albanese drowned out by jeers as Australians hold vigil for Bondi Beach massacre

Australian PM Albanese was booed by the crowd on arrival, and later when the speaker mentioned his name during the memorial.

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Albanese drowned out by jeers as Australians hold vigil for Bondi Beach massacre

Jerusalem Post

Gefen Bitton, Israeli who tried to stop Bondi Beach shooter, in coma in critical condition

A friend of Israeli national Gefen Bitton, who was shot three times by the Bondi Beach shooters, said that he was "currently in the ICU, after multiple surgeries, and has a long way to go."

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Gefen Bitton, Israeli who tried to stop Bondi Beach shooter, in coma in critical condition

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Australia PM Says Jewish Community 'Completely Unbreakable' After Bondi Attack

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that the country's Jewish community was "completely unbreakable" after attending a memorial...

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Australia PM Says Jewish Community 'Completely Unbreakable' After Bondi Attack

Times of Israel

Government announces 19 new West Bank settlements and legalized outposts

11 new settlements to be built, 8 outposts and neighborhoods recognized as settlements, including two evacuated in 2005; Smotrich says move aims to thwart Palestinian state The post Government announces 19 new West Bank settlements and legalized outposts appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Government announces 19 new West Bank settlements and legalized outposts

Jerusalem Post

As Hamas incitement rises, more Israelis entering West Bank's Area A - sources

Officials said Hamas is driving incitement in these areas, while lone-actor attacks remain a concern. They urged Israelis to obey the law and avoid Palestinian Authority cities.

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As Hamas incitement rises, more Israelis entering West Bank's Area A - sources

Haaretz

Israel legalizes 19 West Bank settler outposts, reversing disengagement policy

The move effectively legalizes the repopulation of four northern West Bank settlements that Israel evacuated in 2005 under the Oslo Accords. Far-right Minister Smotrich, who spearheaded the initiative, said Israel has authorized 69 new outposts over the past three years

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Israel legalizes 19 West Bank settler outposts, reversing disengagement policy

Times of Israel

Police nab 3 Gazans, say they invaded Israel on Oct. 7; security sources say they didn't

Security sources say detained Gazans arrived in Israel on valid work permits prior to Hamas attack, contradicting police claims; trio taken to Sde Teiman for interrogation The post Police nab 3 Gazans, say they invaded Israel on Oct. 7; security sources say they didn't appeared first on The Times ...

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Police nab 3 Gazans, say they invaded Israel on Oct. 7; security sources say they didn't

Jerusalem Post

Police chiefs recalled after bogus intelligence used against Maccabi TLV fans

During the hearing into the decision to ban Maccabi TLV fans from attending an away match against Aston Villa on November 6, it emerged that some of the intelligence in the police report was bogus.

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Police chiefs recalled after bogus intelligence used against Maccabi TLV fans

Haaretz

Israel Police call memorial protest for six Gaza hostages murdered in Rafah 'political demonstration against government'

The police have opened an investigation after a protester lit Hannukah candles near the home of the Israeli educaiton minister and read out the names of the six hostages who were killed in a tunnel in Gaza last year

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Israel Police call memorial protest for six Gaza hostages murdered in Rafah 'political demonstration against government'

Haaretz

Police detain three Gaza residents they say entered Israel during Oct. 7 attack; security sources dispute timeline

Israeli security officials said three Gaza residents detained in Rahat had been in Israel before the October 7 Hamas attack, contradicting police claims. The suspects, found with ammunition and stolen military gear, were detained during a police operation targeting weapons theft

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Police detain three Gaza residents they say entered Israel during Oct. 7 attack; security sources dispute timeline