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IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

As Hamas Leaders are Eliminated, Senior Figures Likely Regrouping in South Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

It is expected that the next focus of fighting will be in Khan Yunis, the Strip’s second largest city and a Sinwar stronghold.

Terrorism / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Death Toll From Oct. 7 Music Festival Massacre Rises to 350

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Another 40 attendees of the all-night rave were taken to Gaza as hostages.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israel Recovers Second Body of Hostage in Two Days

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Marciano, a resident of Modi’in in central Israel, was abducted on Oct. 7 from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, where she served as a lookout.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Soldiers Find Rockets Under Gaza Girl’s Bed

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Soldiers searching the rest of the house also found rifles, ammunition, explosive devices, bomb belts, cellular equipment and dozens of kilos of explosives.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Police Chief: Terrorists ‘Planned to Carry Out a Massacre’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In the vehicle were two M-16 weapons, two guns, hundreds of bullets in bulk, as well as two axes and clothing resembling an Israeli army uniform.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

Israeli Hostage Believed to Have Given Birth in Captivity

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The woman had already been in her ninth month of pregnancy when she was abducted by Hamas terrorists on Oct. 7

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Obituaries

Israeli Killed in Lebanese Rocket Attack Identified

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Fourteen other Israeli civilians were injured in the attack. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for firing a guided anti-tank missile at the repair crew.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Judea & Samaria

Baby Escapes Injury as Arabs Fire on Israeli Car

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the start of the war, more than 1,430 terrorist suspects have been detained in Judea and Samaria, including more than 900 members of Hamas.

Headline / Syria / Israel At War: Iron Swords

Israel, US Strike Iranian Proxies in Syria

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A Pentagon official told reporters that US aircraft struck a weapons warehouse belonging to the IRGC in eastern Syria.

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas

2 Israeli Soldiers Killed in Gaza Fighting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF said the two soldiers were killed in the same battle in northern Gaza.

Featured / Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords

Doctor Recounts Forensic Tour of Duty in Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Those with experience in orthopedic surgery and physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine are needed for the next mission, to help the survivors."

Headline / IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas

IDF Kills Key Hamas Commander in Targeted Air Strike

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF said Mubasher's seniority was comparable to Mohammed Deif, the highest overall commander of Hamas forces who first joined the terror group in 1987.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Antisemitism / United Nations (UN)

Israel Denying Visas to UN Officials as Furor Over Guterres’ Remarks Escalates

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Due to his remarks we will refuse to issue visas to UN representatives,” Gilad Erdan confirmed to Army Radio.

Science and Tech

Israeli Breakthrough in Optical Sensing Could Mean Miniature Spectrometers for All

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“We can find out what’s in our glass, the percentage of fat in our milk, or whether the olive oil, honey, or juice we’re considering buying has been adulterated with scent extract.”

Israel

$10,000 Lost in Israeli Train Station Returned to Grateful Owner

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“More than I was excited to hear that the money was found, I was excited to see the commitment and mobilization of the railway employees to recover the loss."

Israel

Israel Searching for Survivors as Empty Migrant Boat Washes Ashore

By Pesach Benson / TPS

It wasn’t clear if the people on board had drowned or abandoned the boat.

News Briefs / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount

Israeli Man Seeking to Sacrifice Goat on Temple Mount Arrested

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The man, Yair Hanoch, an activist from the Return to the Mount organization was detained at a light rail station near Jerusalem’s Old City.

Featured / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Government / Palestinian Authority / Israeli Arabs

Israel Foils Iranian Assassination Attempt on Ben-Gvir

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Two Israeli Arabs and three Palestinian Authority Arabs were working on behalf of Iran to assassinate Itamar Ben Gvir.

News Briefs / Europe / Business and Economy

Israel to Supply Suicide Drones to Undisclosed European Nation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Elbit Systems announced it was awarded a $95 million contract to supply its Skystriker “suicide” drone.

Global / Travel

Kazakhstan Launches Direct Flights to Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, launched direct flights between Tel Aviv and Almaty on Thursday. “We look forward to much stronger, closer and mutually beneficial cooperation with Israel. Great opportunities open up with the start of direct flights between our countries. We believe that this will have a positive impact on expanding trade turnover, strengthening […]

Health and Medicine

Israeli Researchers Create Synthetic Embryos from Stem Cells

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The synthetic embryos were nurtured outside the womb and survived up to 14 days of development with all the features characteristic of their stage.

Police and Crime / News Briefs

Global Forex Network Busted by Israel and Germany Defrauded Millions of Euros

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The suspects are believed to have facilitated fraudulent activities worth tens of millions of Euros for hundreds of forex offices worldwide, with criminal organizations in Israel and other countries benefiting from their illicit gains.

Terrorism / Jordan / Islamic Jihad / Israeli Arabs

Israeli-Arabs Arrested for Smuggling Explosives and Weapons from Jordan

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In recent weeks, Israeli forces intercepted two attempts to smuggle in Iranian explosives.

Health and Medicine

Remarkable Protein May Unlock Future Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A chance discovery by a team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science sheds new light on regeneration in the nervous system and opens up exciting possibilities for combatting diseases.

IDF & Security / US / Business and Economy

Israel to Procure 25 More F-35 Fighter Jets for $3 Billion

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Delivery of the aircraft would begin in 2027 at a rate of three planes each year.

Terrorism / Travel

Israeli Travelers Warned of Terror Threats Abroad Ahead of High Holidays

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The CTD stressed that it is only assessing patterns in terror threats around the world so that Israelis can make informed travel plans, and not issuing formal travel advisories.

Health and Medicine / Science and Tech

In World First, Jerusalem Surgeon Uses Augmented Reality, Robot Tech in Spinal Procedure

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The doctor compared the experience to that of a combat pilot equipped with an advanced helmet.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / The Environment

Israeli Army Launches Initiative to Transform Organic Waste Into Renewable Energy

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The technology is capable of recycling up to 500 kg of organic waste daily. The biogas produced will be used to heat water for the base.

Health and Medicine

Israeli Researchers: Autism Linked to Accelerated Neuron Development in Embryos

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The study shows that children with developmental delays actually start with developmental acceleration.

Health and Medicine

Israeli Researchers Find Male and Female Brains Affected Differently by Stress

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Mental and physical disorders caused by chronic stress are constantly on the rise, putting a significant strain on society.

The Knesset

Big Win for Ben-Gvir: Knesset Passes 4 Laws Toughening Punishments for Domestic Abuse, Extortion and More

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Thank you to the excellent team of the ‘Otzma Yehudit’ faction,” said Minister Ben-Gvir.

Iran / News Briefs / Cyber

Israel Exposes Iranian Malware/Phishing Campaign

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israelis would receive an email file in the guise of an invitation to a conference or an article or study of interest.

Jerusalem / Archaeology

2000-Year-Old 'For the Freedom of Zion' Coin Unearthed in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Tangible evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple and the devastating events that unfolded in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago has come to light with the discovery of a rare coin in Jerusalem’s City of David National Park. The find was announced by the City of David on Thursday as Jews marked Tisha B’Av, a […]

Israel / Local

50 Years After Carving His House into a Cliff, Israeli Man Faces Eviction

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Kahlon, now 77, was recently served with an eviction notice by Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry.

France / Business and Economy / The Environment

Israeli Wireless Electric Road System Chosen for Groundbreaking French Project

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The project will initially focus on charging commercial electric fleets while they are in motion.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy / India

Acquisition of HELA Systems Underscores Israeli-Indian Military Partnership

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Based in Hyderabad, HELA manufactures radar and electronic warfare systems, and installs and maintains acquisition and missile guidance radars, among other defense products and services.

Terrorism / Hamas / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

3 Israeli Arab Teens Arrested in Nazareth for Planning Hamas-Inspired Attacks

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Arab terror groups are known for exploiting social media to recruit children.

Health and Medicine

Israeli Discovery May Revolutionize Personalized Medicine for Infectious Diseases

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Researchers successfully classified two crucial components of the immune response that occur during severe infectious diseases.

Featured / Terrorism / Israel / Health and Medicine

Pregnant Woman in Tel Aviv Terror Attack Loses Baby, Other Victims Improving

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The terrorist was shot and killed by an armed civilian before he could harm more people.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Islamists / Judea & Samaria

IDF Finds Terror Tunnels Under Jenin Mosque Full of Explosives and Weapons

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Two underground shafts in the mosque contained weapons, explosives, military equipment and radios.

Terrorism / The Temple Mount

Temple Mount: 15 Arabs Arrested for Hamas Flags & Banners Glorifying Eli Terror Attack

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A number of masked individuals began waving the green flags of Hamas and unfurled the terror banner in the Temple Mount plaza.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

Released Security Prisoner Caught Smuggling Out Another Terrorist's Reproductive Fluids

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Of course, that doesn't guarantee the kid would actually have been the jailed terrorists offspring.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

2 Armed Terrorists Killed Near Shiloh

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The armed terrorists were using an Arab mob for cover, to approach Shilo.

Analysis

Russia to Open Embassy Annex in Jerusalem, but Why Now?

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Russia unexpectedly recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in April 2017, but maintains its embassy in Tel Aviv.

Israel / Iran / Antisemitism / News Briefs / North African States

Iranians Walk Out as Israeli MK Urges Parliamentarians to Adopt Antisemitism Definition

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Danny Danon called on international lawmakers to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism.

Business and Economy

Israeli Defense Exports Hit All-Time High in 2022

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A substantial portion of the contracts signed last year, roughly a quarter of them, were specifically for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Israel / Archaeology

Woman Walking on Israeli Beach Finds 3,000 Year-Old Figurine

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Antiquities Authority confirmed that the figurine represented Hathor, an Egyptian goddess associated with fertility, strength, protection, and wisdom.

Iran / Antisemitism / South America

Iranian-Controlled Media in Latin America Push Antisemitic Coverage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Their journalists are guided by the Ayatollahs,” said Colodro. “Their reporting is antisemitic, pro-BDS, and directly anti-Israel."

Police and Crime / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Netanyahu Backs Bringing Shin Bet Into Fight Against Rising Arab Crime

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Since the beginning of the year, 102 Arabs have been killed in Arab on Arab violence.

News Briefs / The Knesset

Rebel Likud MK is Newest Threat to Israel’s Governing Coalition

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Ravivo wants to allow the Shabak to become more active in fighting rising crime in the Arab sector.

IDF & Security / Anti-Israel NGOs / United Nations (UN)

Flawed UN Report May Lead to a Blacklisting of Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The UN report is based on reports from anti-Israel NGOs, some designated as terror organizations.

Terrorism / Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Citizen Receiving PA's Pay for Slay Terror Stipend Arrested in Money-Laundering Sting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The network of companies distributed and offset fictitious invoices amounting to tens of millions of shekels for money-laundering and tax offenses.

Judea & Samaria

Israel to Inaugurate Elevator at Tomb of the Patriarchs

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Entry to the busy holy site otherwise requires climbing 89 steps.

Obituaries

Former Israeli Supreme Court Justice Jacob Turkel Dies

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Turkel became a full Supreme Court justice in 1995, serving on that court until 2005.

Archaeology

Ancient Egyptian Coffin Lids Undergo CT in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The examination shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who built them.

Police and Crime / Archaeology

Suspects Caught Red-Handed Trying to Rob 2,000-Year-Old Archaeological Site in Northern Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Fortunately, the caves, which are among the largest in the area, were not damaged during the recent robbery incidents.

IDF & Security / Gaza / News Briefs / Islamic Jihad

Tel Aviv, Israel Cities Open Bomb Shelters as Security Officials Assess Gaza Situation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The municipalities of Rishon Lezion, Yavneh, Bat Yam, Ra’anana, Kfar Saba and Herzliya — all in the greater Tel Aviv area — announced the opening of their bomb shelters, as did Sderot, Ashkelon and Beersheva.

Israel / Global / News Briefs

Israel Opening New Embassy Right Near Iranian Border

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“The relationship with Turkmenistan is of great security and political importance, and this visit will strengthen the position of the State of Israel in the region,” said the foreign minister.

Terrorism / Iran / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Israel Thwarts Iran-Hezbollah Effort to Recruit PA Arabs for Terror and Espionage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Mansours had been recruited into a network overseen by Iranian operatives Huda Mahana and Haj Muhammad Radwan, also known as “Mohammed Bashir.”

Antisemitism

Orthodox Jews Are Main Target of Antisemitic Assaults Worldwide, Report Finds

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Orthodox Jews were the main victims of attacks, not only because they are easily identifiable, but because they are perceived as vulnerable and unlikely to fight back.

IDF & Security / Government

Senior Israeli Military Officer Reprimanded for Unauthorized Meeting with Itamar Ben-Gvir

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Col. Avinoam Emunah met with Ben-Gvir to discuss the possibility of an appointment as commander of the new National Guard.

Featured / Terrorism / Israel / Health and Medicine

Lucy Dee's Organs Donated and Saves 5 People

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Five Israelis have already received organs donated from Lucy (Leah) Dee, who died on Monday of injuries from an Arab terror attack.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

Israeli Security Busts Jenin Terror Cell Planning Imminent Attack

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli forces fired at armed terrorists who shot and threw an explosive device at them.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / The Courts / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Gee Thanks, Israeli High Court Permits Demolition of Jerusalem Bomber’s Home

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Both bombs were placed at busy bus stops and detonated during the morning rush hour of November 22.

Israel / Left vs. Right

Ex-Prime Minister Ehud Barak Claims Israel Has Nuclear Weapons: Why it Matters

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Barak is one of the leaders of the anarchist protests against the government,

Israel / Travel

Israel Expects 60,000 Tourists for Passover

By Pesach Benson / TPS

916,300 tourists have visited Israel since the beginning of the year.

Police and Crime / Archaeology

Israeli Police Discover 3,500-Year-Old Antiquities During Drug Bust

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Also seized by the police were 60 cannabis seedlings and four kilos of a drug presumed to be marijuana.

News Briefs / Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

British, UAE Gas Giants Make $4 Billion Bid for Israel’s NewMed Energy

By Pesach Benson / TPS

NewMed holds a 45 percent stake in Israel’s Leviathan offshore gas field, the second largest gas field in the entire Mediterranean Sea.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Gaza / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria

Israel Thwarts Arab Terror Cell Planning Jerusalem Shooting

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Terror operatives in the Gaza Strip were working to recruit and train young Arabs in Judea and Samaria to carry out terror attacks.

News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Israeli Doctors Save Philippine Woman’s Life With New Brain Cooling Procedure

By Pesach Benson / TPS

To relieve increasing intracranial pressure and fluid accumulation in Nurila’s brain, doctors tried medication, a brain catheter, and even surgery to open her skull, but nothing worked.

Haredim & Hassidim / Government / Left vs. Right

Moshe Gafni Rejects President’s One-Sided Plan; Cosplay Protests Escalate in Bnei Brak

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The anarchists stepped up their protests in Bnei Brak, but some Haredim used it as a Tefillin opportunity.

Headline / Terrorism / US / Palestinian Authority

Researcher: Spikes in Arab Terrorism Coincide with Increased US Aid

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“Pay for slay” terror stipends are a key part of the Palestinian Authority budget.

News Briefs / Aliyah / Geulah

Never Too Late: 101-Year-Old Immigrant Celebrates Israeli Citizenship

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Not many people get the opportunity to write a dramatic new chapter of their lives after reaching 100. But 101-year-old Sandy Goldstein and his wife, Rosalie have managed to experience a wide-range of Israel barely one week after arriving. The emotional scenes of a massive family reunion at the airport. An outpouring of support from […]

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs

3 Terrorists Killed While Attacking Israeli Soldiers

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Soldiers found weapons and explosive charges in the terrorists’ car.

Israel

Israeli Women Waiting Longer to Have Children

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Around 90% of the mothers live with a partner while the rest head single-parent families.

Politics / Government

Minister Meir Porush Walks Back Resignation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Porush said he could not carry out his responsibilities because of clashes with the Religious Affairs Ministry and the National Center for the Development of Holy Sites.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs / Hezbollah

Hezbollah-Linked Syrian National Indicted in Israel for Espionage

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Aith Abdullah has been gathering intelligence along the Syrian-Israeli border since 2019 at the request of his brother-in-law, a Hezbollah operative.

Druze / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Five Israeli Druze Arrested for Retaliatory Kidnapping of Hebron Arabs

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Druze kidnapped the PA Arabs after PA Arabs kidnapped and murdered Tinan Fero.

Terrorism / The Knesset

Death Penalty for Terrorists Passes First Knesset Vote

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Capital punishment would be applied to someone who, “intentionally or out of indifference causes the death of an Israeli citizen when the act is carried out from a racist motive or hate to a certain public… and with the purpose of harming the State of Israel and the rebirth of the Jewish people in its homeland.”

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