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הזירה ביפו
'Second Arrow needed': IDF reviews strategy amid Houthi escalation
After 2 failed Houthi missile interceptions, senior official urges policy shift: 'Misses can happen, but the solution is launching an additional interceptor'; officials say no advancements in Houthi capabilities detected, but Yemeni rebels 'centers of gravity' remain elusive
Yossi Yehoshua | 23:53 | 12.21.24
Majdal Sham Mayor Dolan Abu Saleh
Israeli military operation in Syria ‘wise and correct,’ Druze leader says
‘Proud Israeli’ Majdal Shams Mayor Dolan Abu Saleh: 'I love to be part of society in the State of Israel… we want this feeling to be mutual and not one-sided'
Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 23:20 | 12.21.24
תקיפה בצנעא, תימן
Not Israel this time: Airstrikes rock Yemen’s capital Sanaa
Day after Houthi missile strike on Tel Aviv, international coalition bombs Houthi strongholds, with reports of explosions and fighter jets over Sanaa; strikes, targeting military sites, follow Israel’s third Yemen operation since war began
Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 22:57 | 12.21.24
האפיפיור אפיפיור פרנסיסקוס במפגש עם קרדינלים ועובדים ב ותיקן
Pope calls Gaza airstrikes 'cruelty' after Israeli minister's criticism
Pontiff condemns Israeli actions in Gaza after Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli accused him of trivializing genocide for suggesting offensive bears genocidal traits
Reuters | 21:36 | 12.21.24
Footage from a test of the Arrow defense system interceptor; missile launch from Yemen on overnight Thursday
‘There’s no such thing as 100% protection, solution lies in offense’
For the second time this week, a missile from Yemen evaded interception; the IDF says lessons are being implemented, while experts stress it’s too early to draw conclusions; 'Results align with statistical expectations; it’s a journey and there's no end in sight yet'
Gal Ganot, Nina Fox | 19:09 | 12.21.24
ניידות משטרה ליד שגרירות ישראל בבירת שבדיה שטוקהולם לאחר ירי לעבר השגרירות ב-17 במאי
How Iran recruits minors in Europe for attacks on Israeli targets: report
Bloomberg reveals growing concern in Europe, especially Scandinavia, over Iranian operatives recruiting teens via social media to target Israeli sites; officials hope Iran’s setbacks may shift its focus to rebuilding internally instead of spreading terror
Ynet | 16:53 | 12.21.24
זירת נפילת הטיל החות'י בשדרות הבעש"ט ביפו, תל אביב
Israel bolsters air defenses after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv, drone downed
IDF helicopter intercepts suspected Houthi-launched drone over southern Israel, hours after ballistic missile struck following failed interception attempts; military says lessons from incident being implemented but declines to provide details
Roni Green Shaulov, Yoav Zitun | 16:23 | 12.21.24
זירת נפילת הטיל החות'י בתל אביב יפו
Loud explosion and shattered windows: Central Israel residents recount Houthi missile attack
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis continue to threaten Israel after failed interception leads to ballistic missile landing near Jaffa playground and injuring 16; 'The sirens started but we didn't make it to shelter'
Gal Ganot | 08:53 | 12.21.24
נסיון יירוט של הטיל מתימן בשמי יפו תל אביב
Yemen missile hits central Israel: six injured, interception fails
Two days after missile strike on central Israel and air raid on Houthi stronghold Sanaa, missile strikes playground between residential buildings in southern Tel Aviv, causing heavy damage
Yael Ciechanover, Yoav Zitun | 03:55 | 12.21.24
רונן בר ישראל כץ הרצי הלוי
'Impossible without Shin Bet': IDF struggles to finalize probe into October 7 failures
Senior IDF officers review only intelligence portion of October 7 probe, with issues like Air Force and Southern Command's roles pending; General Staff officials insist Shin Bet, responsible for monitoring Hamas SIM cards, must be included
Yossi Yehoshua | 21:04 | 12.20.24
הפגנה נגד הפעילות הישראלית בסוריה
Syrians protest Israeli presence in buffer zone, claim troops shot demonstrator
IDF says soldiers called on protesters to retreat from area and only opened fire after identifying 'threat that required action to neutralize,' resulting in leg injury to one protester
Lior Ben Ari | 17:49 | 12.20.24
נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טראיפ ארדואן
Erdogan urges West, US to halt Israeli invasion of Syria
Speaking at Cairo summit of eight Muslim-majority nations in coalition's first meeting since fall of Assad, Turkish president declares Turkey has no intention of withdrawing from Syria
Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 17:34 | 12.20.24
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Air Force pilot on Yemen strike: 'After we release the munitions, there is no take two'
Major D., 26, pilot describes Yemen strike as his longest mission, requiring problem-solving mid-flight, peak focus for a precise attack on Houthi targets and a safe return home after the high-stakes operation
Yoav Zitun | 15:02 | 12.20.24
Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu to skip Auschwitz liberation ceremony amid ICC arrest warrant concerns: report
Polish deputy foreign minister tells daily newspaper Warsaw obliged to respect ICC arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former defense chief Gallant for alleged war crimes in Gaza
Itamar Eichner | 12:36 | 12.20.24
ביג מיוחד 30 שנה לשלום עם ירדן
Syrian shake-up stokes Israeli concerns over Jordanian border
Israel-Jordan relations face strain amid Gaza war and regional instability; concerns over Syria’s turmoil, border security and tensions over Jerusalem’s holy site challenge the fragile peace between the neighbors
Keren Setton/The Media Line | 12:09 | 12.20.24
עזה משרדים של אונר"א
Sweden will no longer fund UNRWA aid agency, minister says
Swedish Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa says Stockholm plans to increase overall humanitarian assistance to Gaza next year via alternative agencies such as World Food Program
Zeev Avrahami, Reuters | 11:16 | 12.20.24
מתנחלים שרפו מסגד שנמצא במזרח כפר מרדה
Palestinians blame settlers for mosque arson in West Bank village
Fire damages mosque in West Bank village of Marda, with graffiti reading 'revenge' and 'death to Arabs' sprayed nearby; local governor accuses IDF of enabling settlers to carry out acts of vandalism in Palestinian villages
Einav Halabi | 10:30 | 12.20.24
ראש ה-CIA על הפסקת האש: "זה תלוי ברצון פוליטי של שני הצדדים"
CIA chief leaves Doha as cease-fire talks stall, report says
Disagreements over identities of hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released, number of Israeli troops remaining in Gaza, return of displaced Gazans to north and control of border crossings blocking progress in negotiations
Daniel Edelson, New York | 08:45 | 12.20.24
תומכי ה חות'ים ב צנעא תימן 18 בדצמבר
The Iranian arm Israel is finding hard to cut off
Israeli strikes in the Yemeni capital mark the end of restraint against the Iran-backed Houthis that remain one of Tehran's final operating proxies; Power cuts make Yemeni citizens fear serious war against Israel
Lior Ben Ari | 01:02 | 12.20.24
לוחמי חיזבאללה
Court charges Nazareth man with spying for Hezbollah, asking to join its ranks
Indictment details how Mohammed Saadi delivered information to Hezbollah and its affiliates asking to join them in their cause and fight for them
Yoav Zitun | 00:05 | 12.20.24
Israeli Consulate General in New York
'Wrath of Allah': US indicts man who planned attack on Israeli Consulate in New York
FBI agent says he had conversations with Abdullah Ezzeldin Taha Mohamed Hassan from Virginia on social media and the Islamic State supporter shared  his plan to join terror organization and carry out targeted attacks against Jews
Daniel Edelson, New York | 00:00 | 12.20.24
סוכן מוסד לשעבר מתראיין על מבצע הביפרים בתוכנית 60 דקות של רשת CBS
Retired Mossad agents to reveal secrets of Hezbollah pager operation in US interview
Investigative program '60 Minutes' set to release special episode including exclusive interview on pager operation attributed to Israel
Ynet | 23:35 | 12.19.24
דני דנון נואם דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם
UN votes to seek World Court opinion on Israeli law banning UNRWA activities
Norway-led resolution seeks International Court of Justice's opinion on Israeli legislation against the Palestinian aid agency and seeks to cement Israel's legal binding as a member state; Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemns move
Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 21:47 | 12.19.24
תיעוד מתקיפות מטוסי חיל האוויר בתימן
'Very good, everything exploded': Watch footage of fighter jets striking Houthis
Videos released by the IDF show fighter pilots carrying out precise strikes on military targets in Yemen using more than 60 bombs; Houthis deny claims port operations crippled
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 20:32 | 12.19.24
הדירה בה נדקרה האישה המבוגרת בירושלים
Suspected terror attack in Jerusalem: Elderly woman stabbed in her home
The 74-year-old woman called her daughter, and was taken to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem, where she is reported to be in stable condition; Shin Bet is involved in the investigation, and suspicion has grown that this was a nationalist attack 
Liran Tamari | 19:14 | 12.19.24
תקיפה בתחנת הכוח חזיז באזור צנעא בתימן
The Houthis 'will learn the hard way', Netanyahu warns
Prime minister refers to Israeli attack on Houthi targets deep inside Yemen overnight in a Hebrew video statement; 'When Israel takes action against the Houthis, it is acting on behalf of the entire international community'; Following statement, Israeli Air Force intercepts drone from Yemen off coast of Tel Aviv
Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 16:52 | 12.19.24
הכטב"מ במרחב אשכול
Drone threat from Gaza neutralized by Israeli Air Force near border
Two drones launched from Gaza breached Israeli airspace, triggering sirens in the Gaza border region; One drone was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force, while the other crashed near Kibbutz Urim; Incident underscores ongoing tensions along Gaza border 
Yoav Zitun, Roni Green Shaulov | 16:01 | 12.19.24
שר הביטחון ישראל כ"ץ בפגישה ראשונה עם הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי בפורום המטה הכללי
Katz gives IDF deadline for Oct. 7 probe
Defense minister instructs military chief to hand over all finding of inquiries already completed; in statement defense minister says they must be made public while government and coalition refuse national commission of inquiry 
Yoav Zitun | 14:43 | 12.19.24
רמת גן
Shrapnel from missile intercept near Knesset, school hit in ballistic missile attak to be torn down
IDF probes incidents; says school likely hit from part of the Houthi missile when it is intercepted; 
Yael Ciechanover, Meir Turgeman | 12:39 | 12.19.24
הצהרה של שורדי שבי חמאס
Hamas wants 7-day truce before hostage release; Israel demands soldiers in first phase
Sources tell Lebanon outlet  that the terror group cannot compile a comprehensive list of living hostages without at least a week-without fighting; but expressed optimism, stating, 'An agreement could be reached very soon'
Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari, Sharon Kidon | 11:39 | 12.19.24
קובי לוי הלום קרב וכלב השרות שלו
IDF veteran, service dog expelled from bus, arrested and humiliated
Kobi Levi recognized with PTSD prevented from boarding with his dog; after driver humiliates him and calls police, officers arrest the veteran and continue the humiliation; Police issues apology and suspends arresting officers 
Nina Fox | 08:28 | 12.19.24
תקיפות ישראליות בצנעא, תימן
Israel disabled Houthi ports, goes after rebels economy
Military says strikes on the Iran backed proxy is after weeks of planning and not an immediate response to the overnight ballistic missile fired by the Houthis on Israel
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 08:08 | 12.19.24
תקיפות ישראליות בצנעא, תימן
Israel strikes Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over central Israel
Missile shot down by Arrow air defense system, fragments fall on Ramat Efal school; dozens of Israeli fighter jets hit Houthi ports, oil facilities and power stations in first strikes since September
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari | 02:53 | 12.19.24
נשיא סוריה בשאר אל-אסד פסגה הערבית-אסלאמית סעודיה ריאד ערב הסעודית
Did Assad trade military secrets with Israel? Turkish claims make global headlines
Hurriyet report, echoed by Daily Mail, claims Syria's ousted leader shared locations of weapons stockpiles and missile launchers with Israel in exchange for guarantees to ensure safety of his escape route
Itamar Eichner | 23:45 | 12.18.24
Abdullah Barghouti, Marwan Barghouti and Ahmed Saadat
As part of hostage deal, Hamas demands release of Israel’s most notorious prisoners
As hostage negotiations gain momentum, reports suggest terror group will demand exile of convicted mass murderers from Israeli prisons to third countries; here are the high-profile prisoners likely to be on the list
Einav Halabi | 23:23 | 12.18.24
נתניהו בבית המשפט המחוזי בתל אביב
Court presses prosecutors over holes in Netanyahu corruption case
Judges challenge prosecutors to clarify key claims Netanyahu traded regulatory benefits for favorable media coverage; with gaps in evidence regarding Netanyahu's direct involvement, case could be significantly weakened
Netael Bandel | 22:21 | 12.18.24
הרמטכ״ל רב אלוף הרצי הלוי ברפיח
IDF chief: 'Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages'
Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza
Yoav Zitun | 21:06 | 12.18.24
עצרת האו"ם בניו יורק
UN to vote on Norwegian proposal targeting Israel over UNRWA ban
Resolution, which could eventually lead to sanctions, expected to pass with automatic majority despite Israeli diplomatic efforts to block it; Israel expected to respond to move
Itamar Eichner | 19:38 | 12.18.24
הכור בדימונה ב-1960
Declassified documents reveal when US learned Israel was inching toward nuclear bomb
Documents reveal US officials suspected Israel of developing nuclear reactor in early 1960s, sparking staunch denial from then-prime minister David Ben-Gurion
Saar Haas | 15:55 | 12.18.24
עלי חמינאי
Hamas signals major concessions as Israel negotiates prisoner release and deportation
Terror group may show flexibility on terrorist release terms, with reports naming Tehran as potential exile destination; senior Hamas officials exploring Marwan Barghouti's acceptance of exile to Turkey and demanding mediator guarantees for Israeli compliance with deal
Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 15:40 | 12.18.24
אלי כהן
'People love fake news,' says brother of Israeli spy Eli Cohen
Avraham Cohen, brother of Israeli spy active in Syria before he was caught, slams rumors saying agent's body was recovered from Syria and returned to Israel after security officials deny reports; 'We’ve been given hope'
Alexandra Lukash | 12:10 | 12.18.24
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'We'll be the last battalion here': Ynet reporter embeds with IDF troops in Jabaliya
The IDF Combat Engineering Corps’ 601st Battalion's troops and commanders say they still have work to do in Gaza and will leave only once peace can be fully restored; 'Finding the hostages is our top priority'
Roni Green Shaulov | 11:43 | 12.18.24
גניבת כספומט במושב צפריה
An ATM was stolen from a moshav near Ben Gurion Airport | Watch the heist
The thieves, who operated in the dead of night and made a lot of noise, attached a thick rope to a 4X4 and dragged the ATM from its place in Moshav Tzafria, and then drove away with it
Meir Turgeman | 10:52 | 12.18.24
עצרת להשבת השבויים
Still 'significant' gaps in cease-fire negotiations as CIA chief set to arrive in Qatar
Senior U.S. official asserts 'there will be a deal'; With Israeli delegation in Doha, Jerusalem keeping a cool head; First phase expected to include 7-week cease-fire while second phase 'won't be easy'
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 00:19 | 12.18.24
הקמת חמש חטיבות מילואים- חטיבות "דוד"
IDF establishes a reserve division for troops aged 38-58 to bolster border defense
The David Brigades was created to prevent enemy infiltrations like the one on October 7;  It consists of five reserve brigades, and is set to strengthen border defenses and respond rapidly to threats, with operational readiness targeted for 2025; 'Struggling to meet recruitment targets'
Yoav Zitun | 23:23 | 12.17.24
אור לוי
For 1st time since start of war, hostage's family member will brief the UN Security Council
 Michael, the brother of hostage Or Levy, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, is scheduled to speak on Wednesday at the opening of the Security Council's discussion of the Middle East; Unprecedented invitation came after efforts by Amb. Danny Danon and the United States
Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 22:32 | 12.17.24
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ערך חיתוך-מצב בשיא החרמון, יחד עם שר הביטחון ישראל כ״ץ, הרמטכ״ל רא״ל הרצי הלוי, מפקד פיקוד צפון אלוף אורי גורדין וראש השב״כ רונן בר
Netanyahu visits Syrian side of Mount Hermon: Israel will remain 'until another arrangement is found'
Prime minister visits site taken over by IDF with heads of the defense establishment; 'We are here at a crossroads to decide on Israel's preparedness in this important place'
Itamar Eichner | 21:00 | 12.17.24
ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי , רצועת עזה
Netanyahu 'not in Cairo' despite rumors, talk of imminent deal with Hamas
Sources told Reuters that Netanyahu is on his way to Cairo, but his office denies it, says he visited the Syrian border today with the heads of the security establishment; US believes 'getting closer to a Gaza agreement; Hamas: A deal can be reached if Israel stops setting conditions
Reuters, Itamar Eichner | 17:45 | 12.17.24
הצנטריפוגות בנתנז
2015 nuclear deal no longer relevant, Iran close to bomb, IAEA chief says
Rafael Grossi tells Italian ANSA news agency that Iran is moving quickly to obtaining a nuclear device, is enriching uranium to near military grade; says a new deal must be reached taking current Iranian reality into consideration 
Itamar Eichner | 16:47 | 12.17.24
סרטונים שפורסמו על ידי משטרת ישראל בעניין "אזהרת ריגול" בערבית ובעברית
New Iranian spy case: Light rail sabotage, police car arson, and online evidence
Shin Bet and police say they arrested a 23-year-old man who carried out intelligence missions for Iranian operatives and planned to carry out bombing attack
Yoav Zitun, Liran Tamari | 14:57 | 12.17.24
רס"ן (במיל') מושיקו (מקסים) רוזנוולד ז"ל, רס"ל אלכסנדר אנוסוב ז"ל
Two soldiers fall in building collapse near Gaza's Philadelphi Corridor
Major (Res.) Maksim Rozenwald, a 35-year-old officer and Sergeant first class (res.) Alexander Anosov, 26, both from Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut, bring the war’s toll to 818 fallen soldiers, as military operations intensify in Gaza
ynet correspondents | 14:36 | 12.17.24
הפגזה הפגזות מצד טורקיה באזור העיירה קובאני ב סוריה ליד הגבול הטורקי במסגרת קרבות מול ה כורדים
Turkey amasses force on Syrian border for 'immanent' assault on Kurds
American officials say Ankara is set to launch offensive against US-backed Kurdish territories in country in a bid to shape Syria's future; Trump calls Erdogan a 'smart guy'
Ynet | 13:11 | 12.17.24
פעילות כוחות הצנחנים, שיריון, הנדסה ואגוז בפיקוד 474 בסוריה
IDF chopper lands near Damascus, troops on ground for 20 minutes - report
In the out of the ordinary incident, Israeli forces said to enter military facility in the area of the Syrian capital; at the same time Israel strikes Damascus suburbs
Lior Ben Ari | 12:11 | 12.17.24
מחנה הפליטים ג'באליה
Israel to maintain freedom to operate in Gaza, Katz says
Defense Minister says Israel will not allow Hamas to reorganize and rebuild and to pose a threat to communities; IDF prepares to cut of northern areas and prevent return of displaced civilians 
Yoav Zitun | 11:41 | 12.17.24
אבו מוחמד אל-ג'ולאני
Syrian rebel leader says will uphold 1974 cease-fire agreement with Israel
Ahmad al-Sharaa addresses Israel for the 1st time, criticized IDF advance into Syrian territory but says agreement with Israel following the Yom Kippur war to hold 
Ynet | 09:27 | 12.17.24
בצלאל סמוטריץ' מדבר על המשך המהפכה המשפטית בישיבת סיעת הציונות הדתית בכנסת
Smotrich pushes ahead with plans for West Bank annexation
Far-right minister says is working to disrupt plans by the Palestinian Authority to create continuity of Palestinian population in an area that would cut Gush Etzion off from Jerusalem and bring about a Palestinian State 
Elisha Ben Kimon | 08:36 | 12.17.24
U.S. President Joe Biden at the Hanukkah reception at the White House
Biden says will not stop efforts to release hostages
Speaking at his last Hanukkah reception as president Biden says will not stop until all hostages are home; Netanyahu meets with Trump designated special envoy for hostage affairs Adam Boehler 
ynet | 07:46 | 12.17.24
היערכות צה"ל לחורף
Ice cold: Winter war preparations underway as IDF deploys in Syria and Lebanon
IDF gearing up for extreme winter operations in Syria and Lebanon, equipping troops with advanced cold-weather gear, insulated shelters and upgraded logistics; lessons from past campaigns and foreign militaries aim to ensure readiness in harsh enemy terrain
Yoav Zitun | 00:45 | 12.17.24
חות'ים מפגינים בתימן
Israel weighs response to Yemen as escalating Houthi attacks test its patience
Houthis continue attacks even as other fronts have quieted, warning, 'What’s coming will be worse'; millions of Israelis forced into shelters once again, while officials in Jerusalem vow, 'We will not show restraint' 
Lior Ben Ari | 00:41 | 12.17.24
כוחות ביטחון פלסטינים בג'נין
Palestinian security forces gain ground in Jenin refugee camp amid terror crackdown
PA forces, aiming to regain control of terror hotbed after nearly a decade, secure key sites, including Jenin Brigade’s main operations center, with heavy gunfire wounding several terrorists
Einav Halabi | 00:00 | 12.17.24
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