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Times of Israel

IDF says it's on alert for 'surprise scenarios' as US mulls military strikes on Iran

Israel said to believe Trump will make good on threat to attack in support of anti-regime protesters; US president puts 25% tariff on countries doing business with Tehran The post IDF says it's on alert for 'surprise scenarios' as US mulls military strikes on Iran appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

IDF says it's on alert for 'surprise scenarios' as US mulls military strikes on Iran

Times of Israel

IDF has demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since start of ceasefire – report

NYT says Israel destroying buildings past Yellow Line, quotes Gazan as saying Hamas 'militarized civilian spaces,' gave IDF 'pretext'; army kills 3 armed men in Khan Younis strike The post IDF has demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since start of ceasefire – report appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

IDF has demolished over 2,500 buildings in Gaza since start of ceasefire – report

Times of Israel

Zamir unveils multi-year plan for reinvigorating IDF after two years of war

Five-year framework shaped by lessons of October 7, political guidance and a $111 billion budget focuses on war readiness, rehabilitation and future threats The post Zamir unveils multi-year plan for reinvigorating IDF after two years of war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Zamir unveils multi-year plan for reinvigorating IDF after two years of war

Jerusalem Post

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reiterated that Israel sees the Iranian protests as an internal matter, stressing Israel's readiness for any potential Iranian attack.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF spox.: Iran protests an internal matter, but Israel ready to respond to surprise attack

Jerusalem Post

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint against IDF veteran in Austria

The soldier allegedly served under the 8717 battalion, a reserve unit from the Givati Brigade, which the Palestinian org. claims is linked with "systematic destruction of civilian infrastructure."

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Jerusalem Post

Hind Rajab Foundation files war crimes complaint against IDF veteran in Austria

Jerusalem Post

Hamas terrorist responsible for injuring IDF soldier in an operation in Nablus arrested in manhunt

The suspect, identified as Hamas operative Zaid Haraz, was arrested on Monday morning following a day-long manhunt.

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Jerusalem Post

Hamas terrorist responsible for injuring IDF soldier in an operation in Nablus arrested in manhunt

Jerusalem Post

Iran protests an internal issue but Israel ready to strike back, IDF chief Eyal Zamir believes

If Tehran attacks Israel, the IDF plans to strike back with immense power to ensure the country is safe and secure.

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Jerusalem Post

Iran protests an internal issue but Israel ready to strike back, IDF chief Eyal Zamir believes

Jerusalem Post

Israel nearly struck Iran twice in recent weeks, former IDF intelligence chief claims

Recent near-escalations were the result of miscalculation risks, which in turn strengthened military cooperation between US and Israel, Tamir Hayman said.

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Jerusalem Post

Israel nearly struck Iran twice in recent weeks, former IDF intelligence chief claims

Jerusalem Post

Frija trial begins: IDF reservist faces manslaughter charges in mistaken shooting

The trial of IDF reservist Aviad Frija, charged with manslaughter for mistakenly killing an Israeli in a terror attack, begins January 19. The case has sparked public debate.

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Jerusalem Post

Frija trial begins: IDF reservist faces manslaughter charges in mistaken shooting

Haaretz

Haredi faction says it will withhold support for Israel's state budget over IDF exemption bill

Degel Hatorah's chair, Moshe Gafni, said he told Netanyahu that if a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service failed to pass, his faction would not support the 2026 state budget. Agudat Yisrael party sources told Haaretz that penalties for draft dodgers would block the bill

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Haaretz

Haredi faction says it will withhold support for Israel's state budget over IDF exemption bill

Jerusalem Post

Jewish, Israeli restaurants are on front line in war waged by anti-Israel activists - analysis

Attacks on synagogues are treated as part of a broader problem, but all too often, attacks on Jewish-owned, kosher, and Israeli restaurants are treated as isolated incidents.

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Jewish, Israeli restaurants are on front line in war waged by anti-Israel activists - analysis

Jerusalem Post

Former hostage Eitan Mor on Hamas: ‘They will not give up until the last Israeli is gone'

Former hostage Eitan Mor shares shocking insights into Hamas' military preparedness, revealing their deep knowledge of Israel and their unwavering commitment to future attacks.

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Former hostage Eitan Mor on Hamas: ‘They will not give up until the last Israeli is gone'

Haaretz

Israeli government accuses Haaretz of 'supporting enemy in wartime,' citing Gaza reporting

The state submitted an affidavit to the High Court of Justice in response to petitions against the decision to terminate its ties with the newspaper. It also accused Haaretz of 'defaming the state ... and the Zionist enterprise as a whole'

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Israeli government accuses Haaretz of 'supporting enemy in wartime,' citing Gaza reporting

Haaretz

After Haaretz report, Israeli immigration authority reverses ban on French historian

Israel reversed its decision and will allow Prof. Vincent Lemire into the country after Haaretz reported on canceled visa. Lemire was told by French government officials that the decision to deny him entry was due to his anti-Zionist views

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After Haaretz report, Israeli immigration authority reverses ban on French historian

Haaretz

Netanyahu gov't threatening Israeli democracy by violating top court ruling on Haredi draft, AG says

In response to a petition over the government's failure to present a plan for enlisting draft-age ultra-Orthodox youth, Gali Baharav-Miara sided with the courts and the petitioners

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Netanyahu gov't threatening Israeli democracy by violating top court ruling on Haredi draft, AG says

Haaretz

Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen fulfill dream from Gaza captivity to feature on Israeli radio show

'I've always wanted to do something like this,' Gonen said in an interview last month, adding that appearing on the country's most popular show together became 'our joke' throughout Hamas captivity

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Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen fulfill dream from Gaza captivity to feature on Israeli radio show

Haaretz

Israeli culture has become a German colony

Cultural figures may be boycotting Israeli art and artists overseas, but we can always count on the sympathy of the Germans

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Israeli culture has become a German colony

Haaretz

Israeli court jails three for looting Nova festival site after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Three Be'er Sheva residents were sentenced by a court in the city to 36 to 40 months in prison. Among the items found in their possession were laptops, credit cards and identification documents belonging to victims of the massacre

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Israeli court jails three for looting Nova festival site after Oct. 7 Hamas attack

Haaretz

Secret Israeli army docs were exposed online. It took six days to close the breach

The breach allowed anyone, anywhere to access hundreds of classified Israeli army documents, including fighter pilots' full names and detailed maps of bases and facilities

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Secret Israeli army docs were exposed online. It took six days to close the breach

algemeiner

Belgium Halts Consular Services for Citizens in Israeli Settlements, Sparking Outrage From Jewish Groups

Belgium has halted consular services for Belgian citizens living in Israeli settlements, affecting thousands of dual nationals and drawing outrage...

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Belgium Halts Consular Services for Citizens in Israeli Settlements, Sparking Outrage From Jewish Groups

Times of Israel

In reversal, Jewish US House candidate Scott Wiener says Israel committed ‘genocide’

California state senator and leader of legislature's Jewish Caucus is seeking to replace Nancy Pelosi; all 3 Democrats in the race endorse genocide charge The post In reversal, Jewish US House candidate Scott Wiener says Israel committed ‘genocide’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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In reversal, Jewish US House candidate Scott Wiener says Israel committed ‘genocide’

Jerusalem Post

Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home

Redlands resident Garrett Bailey Stater was charged with terrorizing and making terrorist threats in connection to the December 12 incident in which he fired several airsoft rounds from his vehicle.

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Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home

Jerusalem Post

Jewish woman once held up by Nazis as ideal Aryan baby dead at 91

Born in Berlin in 1934 to Latvian Jewish parents Jacob and Polin Levinson, Taft was photographed when she was 6 months old by a German photographer, Hans Ballin.

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Jewish woman once held up by Nazis as ideal Aryan baby dead at 91

Haaretz

Jewish California congressional hopeful says Israel committed genocide in Gaza, after earlier refusal to do so

State Senator Scott Wiener was booed onstage last week during a debate for refusing to answer whether Israel had committed genocide. Wiener is a favorite to replace Nancy Pelosi

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Jewish California congressional hopeful says Israel committed genocide in Gaza, after earlier refusal to do so

algemeiner

Arson Suspect Targeted Mississippi Synagogue for 'Jewish Ties,' Laughed During Confession: FBI

The suspect believed to have intentionally ignited a catastrophic fire which decimated the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi...

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Arson Suspect Targeted Mississippi Synagogue for 'Jewish Ties,' Laughed During Confession: FBI

algemeiner

Jewish Woman Featured on Cover of Pro-Nazi Magazine as a Baby Dies at 91

A Jewish woman who was featured on the cover of a pro-Nazi magazine in Germany as a baby and promoted...

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Jewish Woman Featured on Cover of Pro-Nazi Magazine as a Baby Dies at 91

Times of Israel

US says diplomacy with Iran the 'first option' as toll in protests rises to 648

Tehran's foreign minister speaks to Trump envoy Witkoff in de-escalation attempt; Islamic Republic insists it is 'not seeking war,' but is 'prepared' The post US says diplomacy with Iran the 'first option' as toll in protests rises to 648 appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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US says diplomacy with Iran the 'first option' as toll in protests rises to 648

Jerusalem Post

The final battle for Iran: Why Khamenei’s regime is on its last legs - opinion

Iranians unite against the regime, growing protests signal the possibility for change, yet the world remains hesitant to act.

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The final battle for Iran: Why Khamenei’s regime is on its last legs - opinion

Haaretz

Iran's chess federation hit with $29,000 fine for boycotting match against Israel

If the Iranian chess federation doesn't pay the fine within 21 days, the country could be suspended from the International Chess Federation. The fine comes amid growing political unrest in Iran, where the death toll from nationwide protests has risen to at least 544

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Iran's chess federation hit with $29,000 fine for boycotting match against Israel

Jerusalem Post

Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds

Danish shipping firm Maersk said on Monday that another of its vessels successfully navigated the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, weeks after it tested the route

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Maersk navigates Red Sea route again as Gaza ceasefire holds

Haaretz

Coalition lawmakers again promise to resettle Gaza but avoid saying how or when

Knesset conference on the future of Gaza took place amid an election atmosphere, including mutual accusations by MKs and slamming of High Court rulings and threats against its president. Despite a moderator's efforts, no one would predict when the resettlement dream would be realized

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Coalition lawmakers again promise to resettle Gaza but avoid saying how or when

Times of Israel

AG: Government violating court order on Haredi draft, in 'real danger' to democracy

Baharav-Miara says government has failed to take 'first step' in creating enforcement policies for ultra-Orthodox enlistment, 'emptying of meaning' the principle of judicial review The post AG: Government violating court order on Haredi draft, in 'real danger' to democracy appeared first on The Times ...

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AG: Government violating court order on Haredi draft, in 'real danger' to democracy

Times of Israel

Levin threatens to paralyze Supreme Court, sets out plans for renewed judicial overhaul

In livestream with Likud activists, justice minister says he intends to discipline court president Amit for alleged conflict of interest, again refuses to recognize his authority The post Levin threatens to paralyze Supreme Court, sets out plans for renewed judicial overhaul appeared first on The ...

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Levin threatens to paralyze Supreme Court, sets out plans for renewed judicial overhaul