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Israel / US / Business and Economy

Israel Inks US Aid-Funded Contract to Expand Iron Dome Production

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The aid, approved in April 2024, includes $5.2 billion for strengthening the Jewish state's missile defense systems.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Teen Arrested in Connection with ISIS-Linked Terror Plot

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The teen was allegedly planning to join the terrorist group and had started making bombs for attacks.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

Weapons and Tunnel Shaft Found Near UN Base in Southern Lebanon, Says Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israeli officials have been critical of the peacekeepers for failing to stop Hezbollah.

On Campus / Education

The Ticking Time Bomb

By Leslie Robbins

How one rabbi is defusing Israel’s greatest challenge.

Gaza / Hamas / Government

Netanyahu Faces Political Crisis as Smotrich Weighs Coalition Exit

By Joshua Marks

The Religious Zionism Party convened on Thursday morning to discuss its role in the government.

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

Accusing Hamas of Backtracking, Netanyahu Refuses to Convene Cabinet Debate on Hostage Deal

By Pesach Benson / TPS

, “Negotiations remain ongoing, and no official announcement has been made regarding their outcome or the scheduled cabinet meeting."

Israel / Syria / Turkey / Kurds / Kurdistan

Erdoğan Warns Israel, US: ‘Get Your Hands Off Syria’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Israel and all others attacking in Syria must end their aggressive actions at once," the Turkish president said.

Iran

Iran Claims Israel Rigged Uranium Centrifuges with Explosives

By Erez Linn

International sanctions have caused vulnerabilities in the Islamic Republic's supply chains, according to Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif.

IDF & Security / Syria / News Briefs

Israeli Forces Seized 3,300 Weapons in Syrian Operations

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Syrian weapons were discovered in the so-called demilitarized zone.

Israel / US / The Environment

Israel to Send Fire Protection Experts to Los Angeles

By Sveta Listratov

Israel’s Fire and Rescue Authority will dispatch a team of five fire protection experts to Los Angeles where firefighters are battling unprecedented wildfires.

Featured / US / Government / Palestinian Authority

On his Last Week in Office Blinken Blames Israel for Undermining the PA, Threatens UNSC Resolution

By JNS & JewishPress.com News Desk

The only truly dangerous part in Blinken’s scheme came when he said, “These arrangements would be enshrined in a UN Security Council Resolution.”

NY / The Courts / On Campus / Education

NY ‘Badly Mistaken’ if It Aims to ‘Secularize’ Jewish Schools, Yeshivahs Say in Federal Complaint

By Vita Fellig

New York State and City have “engaged in what can be described as ‘lawfare’ against yeshivahs,” a leader in the Bobov Chassidic community told JNS.

US / Police and Crime / Anti-Israel NGOs

Jewish Voice for Peace Agrees to Pay $677,634 to Settle Charges it Sought Loan Illegally

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The anti-Israel nonprofit would have been on the hook for $1,016,451 if it was found to have fraudulently sought and received a Paycheck Protection Act Program during the COVID pandemic.

Elections / News Briefs / Lebanon

Nawaf Salam Becomes Prime Minister of Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Previously Lebanon's ambassador to the United Nations, he received support from most of the country’s lawmakers.

US / Politics / Elections / Islamists

Yeshiva University President, Controversial Imam to Give Trump Inaugural Benedictions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rabbi Ari Berman, head of Yeshiva University, wrote that it is a privilege to “offer a prayer of unity and hope” at this momentous event.

Headline / US / Politics

Hegseth: ‘I Support Israel Destroying, Killing Every Last Member of Hamas’

By Andrew Bernard

President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee faced tough questions from Democrats in the more than four-hour confirmation hearing.

The Courts / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Major Shift at ICJ as Pro-Israel Judge Poised for Presidency

By Israel Hayom

Judge Julia Sebutinde made headlines for her rejection of South Africa's genocide claims against Israel.

News Briefs / Turkey / Obituaries

Turkish Chief Rabbi Dead at 84

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Rabbi Ishak Haleva would be remembered as "a great leader and educator."

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

At Mar-a-Lago, Coalition MK Calls on Trump to Reject the Bad Hamas Deal

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

Ohad Tal, who chairs the Religious Zionism Party's Knesset faction, made the comment at the president-elect's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Yemen / Houthis / News Briefs

Overnight Missile Launch from Yemen Triggers Sirens Across Central Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The IDF reported that the missile, the second in hours, was "likely intercepted" after multiple attempts • 11 people were injured running to shelters • Missile debris hit several private residences in the Jerusalem area.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Tech Surpasses $12b in Funding in 2024 Amid Ongoing Conflict

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The return of President Trump and the ongoing development in the Middle East introduces fresh opportunities for Israel's tech ecosystem," said Startup Nation Central CEO Avi Hasson.

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

Sinwar's Brother Rebuilding Hamas’s Terror Army in Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Mohammed Sinwar, brother of slain terror leader Yahya Sinwar, is exploiting aid and rebuilding Hamas’s terror army in Gaza.

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

Smotrich Slams ‘Surrender Deal,’ Urges All-Out Assault on Gaza

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The emerging deal is a catastrophe for the national security of the State of Israel."

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

‘When Trump Said ‘Hell,’ He Meant Hell for Us’ Warn Israeli Hostage Families

By Sveta Listratov

Partial deals, freed terrorists, restrictions on Israel, no clear victory... families of the hostages are worried.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah / United Nations (UN)

After Hitting Hezbollah Targets, Israel Slams Truce Monitoring Mechanism

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IDF presented the Hezbollah threats to the monitoring mechanism, but the threats were not addressed.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IDF Targets Hezbollah Terrorists as Lebanese Army Deploys

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein reportedly assured Beirut that Israeli forces will fully withdraw from Lebanon by Jan. 26.

Israel / US / Lebanon / Egypt

Biden Shifts $100M in Military Aid from Israel and Egypt to Lebanon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Most of the funds aim to bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces, tasked with preventing Hezbollah from rearming south of the Litani River.

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

Four Soldiers Killed, Two Injured in Northern Gaza Combat Operations

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The names of four fallen soldiers whose families have been notified were cleared for publication.

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

DM Katz Orders IDF: Plan for Hamas Defeat if Hostage Talks Fail

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“If the hostage deal does not materialize by the time President Trump takes office, Hamas in Gaza must face complete defeat," the defense minister said.

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

Hamas Exploits Civilian Infrastructure: IDF Targets Terror Base in Former School

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Hamas terrorists had repurposed the school as a base for planning and executing attacks against IDF troops and Israel.

US / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Interfaith Relations

‘NYT’ Blocks Quaker Activists’ Ad Accusing Israel of Genocide

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The rejection was “entirely in line with the standards we apply to all ad submissions,” a spokesperson for the publication said.

US / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

American Residents of Judea, Samaria Sue Biden Administration Over Sanctions

By Andrew Bernard

“U.S. citizens have a right to be heard and to challenge the government before the government takes action against them,” a lawyer for the plaintiffs told JNS.

IDF & Security / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Iran

Netanyahu Calls Meeting to Discuss Possible Third Iran Strike

By David Isaac

Tehran fears a direct Israeli attack against its strategic sites in the near future.

NY / Health and Medicine

New York City Congestion Pricing Costing Hatzalah $250 a Day

By Vita Fellig

The toll fees haven’t dissuaded Hatzalah volunteers from doing their jobs.

Headline / Government / The Courts / Left vs. Right / The Knesset

Ministers Sa’ar and Levin Reveal New Judicial Reform Plan for Selecting Judges

By Jewish Press News Desk

The plan puts the power back in the hands of the elected officials, but requires that the coalition and opposition work together to reach a consensus.

Featured / Terrorism / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

IDF Halts PA Arab Workers’ Entry into Judea and Samaria Communities

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The freeze follows a "situational assessment" in the wake of Monday's deadly shooting in western Samaria.

Syria / Druze

Golan Druze View of Jewish State Changing After Assad’s Fall, Israeli Druze Leader Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The people of Majdal Shams were scared to normalize or become citizens of Israel because of the Assad regime,” Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif told JNS. “Now the situation is different.”

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

Hamas Sells Aid to Gazans, Uses Profits to Pay Operatives

By Ariel Kahana

The terror group systematically intercepts aid shipments and resells essential supplies at premium prices to the local population.

Israel / Eye on "Palestine"

Trend Reversal: Poll Shows Most Israelis Oppose 'Palestinian' State

By Canaan Lidor

Previous surveys consistently showed a declining but steady support for the idea among all Israelis, including Jews.

US / Left vs. Right / Antisemitism / News Briefs

‘Zero Dopes’ Protesting Genocide in Sudan, Fetterman Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"South Africa engaged the International Court of Justice over Gaza, but not for an actual genocide on their own continent?" the pro-Israel senator said.

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

Body of Hostage Youssef Ziyadne Retrieved from Gaza

By Jewish Press News Desk

Youssef and three of his children were taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023.

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

UNRWA ‘Knowingly’ Let Hamas Infiltrate, per UN Watch Report

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Terror groups "significantly influence the policies and practices of a U.N. agency with 30,000 employees, and a $1.5 billion annual budget that is funded primarily by Western states," per the report.

Palestinian Authority / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Amnesty International Suspends Israeli Branch for Two Years

By Akiva Van Koningsveld

The Israeli branch, which is a legally independent organization, has publicly rejected claims that the IDF is perpetrating genocide in Gaza.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Jerusalem Court OKs Seizure of $5.5 Million of PA Funds by Relatives of Huwara Attack Victims

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The move to seize the P.A.'s funds is the beginning of doing justice to us as a family, as well as to the victims of terrorism," said Shalom Yaniv.

IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

As Ceasefire’s End Approaches, Israeli Officials Doubt Lebanon’s Long-Term Stability

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hezbollah is supposed to withdraw its armed presence from areas of southern Lebanon south of the Litani River.

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

Hamas Terrorist Admits Kamal Adwan Hospital Used for Weapons

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The hospital was used for transferring equipment and weapons, which were then transferred by tunnels to other command and control centers “in Kamal Adwan, Falujah and other places.

Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

UN Accused of Funding Illegal Construction in Israeli Nature Reserve

By Sveta Listratov

However, the 41,000-acre reserve, was enshrined as a “no-build” zone under the 1998 Wye River Memorandum.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Netanyahu OKs Offensive and Defensive Actions in Judea and Samaria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The prime minister approved the operations to apprehend the terrorists and bring them to justice," his office says after deadly attack.

Terrorism / Palestinian Authority

16 PA Security Personnel Killed While Attacking Israelis

By Josh Hasten

The Palestinian Authority "not only fails to oppose terrorism, it actively endorses it," Regavim report finds.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Authorities Uncover Terror Plots Involving Arab Minors

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Three were coordinated with Islamic Jihad, the fourth was inspired by ISIS.

IDF & Security / Government / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows

Israel Offers $933 Million to Returning Northern Evacuees

By Canaan Lidor

The package incentivizes the repopulation by March 7 of 60,000 people who left at-risk communities near the Lebanese border for state-funded hotels.

News Briefs / The Knesset / Judea & Samaria / United Nations (UN)

NYT: UNRWA Prepares to Cease Operations in Gaza, Judea and Samaria

By Neta Bar / Israel Hayom

U.N. officials indicated they are preparing to terminate operations primarily because of new Israeli legislation.

US / The Courts

Trump Administration Plans Crippling Sanctions on ICC

By Ariel Kahana

President-elect signals immediate action against the international court over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders.

Druze / News Briefs / The Knesset

Druze Politician Afef Abed takes Gallant’s Knesset Seat

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Gallant announced his resignation from parliament on Jan 1., some two months after being fired as defense minister.

IDF & Security / UK / Anti-Israel NGOs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

‘They Followed My Every Step’: Hezbollah-Linked NGO Targeted Israeli in London

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Israeli couple first realized there was trouble in London when several Arabs from an organization that she believed was Hind Rajab questioned her and Alon about what he did in Gaza.

IDF & Security / Anti-Israel NGOs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Hezbollah-Linked NGO’s Legal Complaint Forces Israeli Soldier to Flee Brazil

By Anna Epshtein

Hind Rajab was also behind a complaint that nearly led to the arrest of an Israeli officer in Cyprus.

US / News Briefs

Johnson Re-elected Speaker on Contentious First Ballot, House Passes Rules Package with ICC Sanctions

By Andrew Bernard

The House also agreed to a rules package that includes a measure to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court as it seeks the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel / Syria / US / News Briefs / Lebanon

Israel’s US Embassy Eases Travel Restrictions at Lebanon, Syria Borders

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Official travel within the area will still require approval from the embassy's security office.

Headline / Government / The Knesset

Ben-Gvir Apologizes to Netanyahu after 'Soul Searching'

By Jewish Press News Desk

"I did some soul-searching on Shabbat and realized that I was wrong ."

Israel / US / United Nations (UN)

Biden Admin Planning Anti-Israel ‘January Surprise’ at UN, Former US Official Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“The big question is whether the president and the secretary of state are going to sign on to it or not,” Michael Doran said on his podcast.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Caught: PA Arab Rioters Who Wounded Jewish Shepherd

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Aggression and terrorism against Jewish shepherds in Judea and Samaria have been on the rise.

Police and Crime / Government / The Courts / News Briefs

High Court Rejects Clause in ‘Ben-Gvir Amendment’ Involving Police Probes

By David Isaac

The court "is once again making itself sovereign," National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said.

IDF & Security / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IAF Jets Destroy Hezbollah Launch Pads Posing Threat to Israeli Civilians, Soldiers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The aerial raids were launched after the Lebanese Armed Forces failed to process a request from Jerusalem to confiscate the rocket launchers.

Headline / Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / Abu Ali Express

IDF Releases Details of Secret Commando Raid on Iranian Missile Factory in Syria

By Abu Ali Express

Commandos from the elite Shaldag unit raided the Scientific Studies and Research Center in the northwestern Syrian city of Masyaf on September 8, about 200 km north of Israel.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

At Anti-Israel Rally, Erdoğan’s Son says Gaza Will Win

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tens of thousands of Turks attended the protest in Istanbul on New Year's Day.

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

‘Kinocide’ Report: Hamas Systematically Targeted Families on October 7

By JNS and the Jewish Press

“The weaponization of families in war is a crime without a name, inflicted on victims without a voice."

Terrorism / Iran / News Briefs / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Khamenei Meets Wounded Hezbollah Terrorists in Tehran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Know that those who are running wild today will one day be trampled under the feet of believers," Iran's supreme leader warned.

Terrorism / NY / Islamists / Anti-Israel NGOs

Hundreds Call for Intifada in Times Square

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Rally organizers spoke out against Zionism and in support of the "martyrs" of the "Palestinian resistance."

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

One Soldier Wounded in Car Ramming Attack

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A terrorist was neutralized by the force when he tried to escape.

Druze / News Briefs / The Knesset

Yoav Gallant Quits Knesset

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Gallant, however, will remain in the Likud Party.

US / Antisemitism / On Campus / Education

‘We Are Jews’: Natan Sharansky Urges US Students to Defend Their Identity

By Sveta Listratov

The head of my school’s DEI [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] said that calling for a Final Solution isn’t hate speech.”

Terrorism / Israel / News Briefs / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

Israel Targets Hezbollah ‘Exploding Pager’ Fundraising Campaign

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Every dollar blocked is a step closer to weakening this terrorist organization," Defense Minister Israel Katz said.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Israeli Airstrike Hits Hamas Command Center in Abandoned Gaza Hospital

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The complex was used by the terrorists to plan and execute terrorist plots against IDF forces in the immediate future.

Syria / Diaspora

Syria’s Jewish Community: $10 Billion Lost to Persecution and Confiscation, Report Says

By Noa Aidan

Jews lived in Syria for 2,500 years, with the primary communities being in Damascus and Aleppo.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / Turkey

Iranian Abduction Plot Against Israeli Journalist in Turkey Foiled

By Sveta Listratov

“It’s terrifying to think how close they came to carrying this out.”

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

Israel Used Many Agents to Kill Haniyeh in Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Conspirators included local helpers who planted a bomb in or near the bed of the Hamas leader in Tehran, Israel's "Channel 12" reported.

News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Netanyahu to Undergo Surgery on Sunday

By Jewish Press News Desk

Tomorrow's government meeting will be held as planned.

Yemen / Houthis / US

US Not ‘Wiping Every Houthi Fighter Off the Map,’ White House Says

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“This is about preventing them from hitting commercial and, quite frankly, naval ship activity in and around the Red Sea” and protecting Israel, John Kirby told reporters.

Headline / IDF & Security / Lebanon / Israel At War: Operation Northern Arrows / Hezbollah

IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Military Base Disguised as a Village

By Sveta Listratov

It has been one month since the start of the ceasefire, and uncertainty looms over what comes next.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Herzliya Terrorist Was Informant for the Shabak

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The suspect has been transferred to the Shabak for further investigation.

Jewish / Politics / Government / The Temple Mount

Ben-Gvir Makes Chanukah Trip to Temple Mount

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"This morning, I ascended to the site of our Holy Temple to pray for the safety of our soldiers, the swift return of all the hostages, and absolute victory, with God's help."

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