Defense minister urges fortifying military presence in Judea and Samaria to prevent ‘Oct 7-style attack’ Katz said recent operations in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur al-Shams have prevented 80% of potential terror attacks in the area. December 31, 2025
Large crowds of Somalis protest Israeli recognition of Somaliland, chant anti-Israel slogans 21 Muslim countries and the EU protested Israel’s decision to be the sole nation to recognize Somaliland as an independent state December 30, 2025
Israel urges US to keep Erdogan out of Board of Peace The disagreement about Ankara's role comes ahead of Trump's expected announcement next month concerning which countries will comprise the Board of Peace and the International Stabilization Force as outlined in the 20-Point Plan. December 30, 2025
Palestinian refugee camp disarmed in Lebanon The Lebanese military said the handover was carried out in coordination with Palestinian officials and is part of a broader plan to remove weapons from all 12 Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. December 30, 2025
Egypt warned Israel of Hamas invasion weeks before Oct 7 According to accounts cited in the review, an Egyptian delegation met Israeli diplomatic officials in late September 2023 and warned that tensions in Gaza and Judea and Samaria were approaching a critical threshold. December 30, 2025
Mossad encourages Iranians to revolt in social media message As protests widened, Iran’s central bank leadership was thrown into uncertainty. December 29, 2025
Trump tells Netanyahu pardon ‘on its way’; Herzog denies communication with White House Trump has repeatedly pressed Herzog to intervene, framing the case as politically driven and frequently drawing parallels to his own legal battles. December 29, 2025
Russian boy severely beaten for displaying Israeli flag on social media According to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), over 8,800 antisemitic incidents were reported in the United States in the first 11 months of 2025—a 23 percent increase from the already record-breaking numbers in 2024. December 28, 2025
Israel abducts PIJ terrorists involved in abduction of Ran Gvili The action coincides with a stalling of the cease-fire agreement, with Israeli sources saying they believe Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are aware of the location of the remains. December 28, 2025
Oct 7 victims, families sue Hamas for $1 billion in Jerusalem court The claims were filed by attorney David Simana under Israel’s Terror Victims Compensation Law, which took effect in 2024 and allows for punitive damages against perpetrators of terrorism and those deemed responsible for such acts. December 28, 2025
Omar’s wealth skyrockets from almost zero to $30 million amid fraud concerns Her husband's financial firm claims tens of billions of dollars under management, despite listing its business address as a shared workspace. December 27, 2025
Hamas holding elections for new leadership with al-Hayya in the lead The two Hamas leaders running for the top position are Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mashaal, with Hayya in the lead. December 27, 2025
Israel ranks lowest in global image rankings, biggest year-over-year drop Israel’s overall score dropped by 6.1% compared with the previous year, the largest single decline ever measured by the index. December 27, 2025
Research reveals Qatar’s central role in funding Hamas terror infrastructure The report draws on internal documents and testimonies indicating that Qatari assistance went well beyond humanitarian aid. December 26, 2025
Australian rabbis demand end of pro-intifada rallies, establishment of Royal Commission into antisemitism Jewish residents have been advised by police to avoid public areas for their own safety — a situation the rabbis said effectively limits Jewish participation in civic life while leaving those inciting hatred unchecked. December 26, 2025
Female officer rescued after entering Palestinian town near Hebron to meet boyfriend The inquiry determined that the officer had crossed into Yatta, an Area A city where Israeli citizens are barred from entry without prior coordination because of security risks. December 26, 2025
3 Palestinians arrested for burning Christmas tree at Catholic church in Jenin In a statement, the police force condemned what it described as an effort to provoke sectarian unrest in Judea and Samaria, stressing that the incident would be treated as a criminal act rather than a religious dispute. December 26, 2025
Turkey’s radar systems in Syria pose a threat to Israel’s military operations Turkish involvement in Syria has grown steadily over the past decade, but intelligence officials say the recent radar initiative marks a more direct attempt to shape the aerial operating environment. December 25, 2025
Lebanese president says talks with Israel reduce risk of renewed conflict Aoun’s remarks follow two direct meetings this month between Israeli and Lebanese officials in the southern town of Naqoura. December 25, 2025
IAF develops rapid-response force to prevent another Oct 7 Attack and transport helicopters are now assigned a central role in immediate border defense. December 25, 2025
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz says Israel tied to allegations against him While the Justice Department declined to bring charges in 2023, the House Ethics Committee concluded in 2024 that substantial evidence supported the misconduct allegations. December 24, 2025
IDF chief explains decision to strike Iran after intense cabinet meeting Zamir described the meeting as highly charged, saying the cabinet secretary recited a prayer for the safety of IDF personnel before ministers approved the operation by a show of hands. December 24, 2025
Hamas releases new Oct. 7 narrative propaganda two years after massacre An earlier text circulated widely online and in printed form and was reported to have appeared on college campuses in the United States and Europe, including at student protests and forums. December 24, 2025
Court convicts terrorists who planned mass killing of Jews, ‘as many as possible’ Evidence presented in court showed that Saadaoui admired previous Islamic State attacks, including the 2015 Bataclan massacre in Paris. December 23, 2025
US official claims Israel ‘provoking’ Arab nations over ‘resettling Gaza’ comments Defense minister retracts earlier statement that Israel would resettle northern Gaza. December 23, 2025
Lebanese investigators probe possible Israeli abduction of former officer tied to Ron Arad disappearance Ron Arad was an Israeli Air Force navigator who was captured in southern Lebanon after ejecting from his aircraft in 1986. December 23, 2025
IDF detains 7 Israelis who crossed Syrian border The IDF warned that border crossing is a serious criminal offense that endangers both civilians and soldiers. December 22, 2025
Australian PM Albanese booed at ceremony memorializing victims of Bondi Beach shooting Roughly 10,000 people gathered at the beachfront memorial, including senior Australian officials, opposition figures, and members of the Jewish community, to honor the 15 people killed in the Dec. 14 attack. December 21, 2025
‘The Maccabees of our Time:’ IDF Chief of Staff Zamir honors ultra-orthodox brigade The Hasmonean Brigade began drafting its first soldiers in January, representing a significant development amid ongoing debates over military service by ultra-Orthodox men. December 21, 2025
Brother-in-law of rabbi murdered in Sydney attack visits Muslim hero who fought terrorist The meeting took place at al-Ahmed’s hospital bedside, where he is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. December 21, 2025
US proposes $112 billion plan to transform Gaza into luxury coastal enclave The plan envisions a four-stage transformation of Gaza over more than 20 years, beginning in the south and gradually moving north. December 20, 2025
Israeli Gefen Bitton in critical condition after fighting terrorists during Bondi Beach terror attack After initially escaping the immediate area, Bitton turned back toward the gunmen and was shot three times. December 20, 2025
Netanyahu ready to tell Trump of Israel’s plans to strike Iran While there are concerns that Iran is also seeking to revive nuclear enrichment sites hit by U.S. bombers, Israeli officials believe missile production poses the most immediate danger. December 20, 2025
75% of responders to Ramallah News story cursed Bondi Beach hero for saving Jewish lives, PMW reports Only about 20% of commenters described Ahmed as a hero, with those posts citing Islamic teachings that emphasize the duty to protect innocent life. December 19, 2025
14-year-old girl rescued younger children even as she was shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack After initially taking cover, she saw two children stranded in the open beside their injured parents and moved toward them despite the repeated gunfire. December 19, 2025
Jewish children in the UK, fearing terror attacks, ask for police protection at Chanukah parties The force serves an area that includes the largest Jewish community in Britain outside London. December 18, 2025
Israel, Greece, Cyprus plan joint force to protect from Turkish aggression The proposed force would integrate land, air, and naval units and be positioned to respond quickly to security threats and acts of sabotage in the region. December 18, 2025
US State Dept. sanctions ICC judges for issuing warrants against Israeli officials The order allows the US to freeze any assets held in the country by those designated and to block entry into the United States for them and their immediate family members. December 18, 2025
WATCH: Australian police ram cars to stop potential ‘violent act’ in Sydney Tactical Operations officers in Sydney's Liverpool neighborhood ram cars and intercept vehicle to stop a "violent act that was possibly being planned." December 18, 2025
Israel awaits US decision on proposed 17% tariff Since April, Israeli goods entering the US have been subject to shifting interim rates. December 17, 2025
New information released on Israel’s targeting 11 Iranian scientists last June The documentary outlines the years of surveillance, intelligence gathering, and agent placement inside Iran. December 17, 2025
Chabad rabbis, holocaust survivors, a 10-year-old girl: Who are the Bondi attack victims? Those lost in the attack included Chabad rabbis, children, grandparents, Holocaust survivors, businessmen and people just getting their start in life. December 17, 2025
Hamas pushes for new round of ceasefire talks, amid growing mistrust of US Hamas sources said the group remains uncertain whether Washington had prior knowledge of the operation or whether US officials view it as a breach of the ceasefire, which has been in effect for roughly two months. December 16, 2025
Posters in Iran threaten Nahariya, other northern Israeli cities The posters say. 'Towards the next war: Nahariya, get ready!' December 16, 2025
Only 2 police officers were assigned to Sydney Chanukah event targeted in terror attack, official says 'I think it’s important to note that police, obviously, when the shooting began, did engage the shooters, and there are two in critical condition in NSW hospitals.' December 16, 2025
Mother of suspected Bondi shooter says son is ‘a good boy’ Investigators examined evidence recovered from a vehicle linked to the suspects, including explosive devices and an Islamic State flag. December 15, 2025
Muslim immigrant who wrestled gun away from Bondi Beach terrorist says he’d ‘do it again’ despite being ‘riddled with bullets’ Al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner and father of two young daughters, immigrated to Australia from Syria in 2006 and became a citizen in 2022, according to local media. December 15, 2025
Trump team angry at Israel for assassinating Hamas military leader, ‘violating ceasefire’ US officials reported: 'Steve (Witkoff) and Jared (Kushner) are pissed by Israeli inflexibility around several Gaza-related issues.' December 15, 2025
Assailant fires 20 shots into Jewish home in Redlands, CA, shouts antisemitic slurs The shooter made a drive past the house, discharged 20 rounds, and shouted ‘f*ck Jews’ before driving away. December 14, 2025
Israeli drone operator describes strike that killed top Hamas officer Ra’ad Sa’ad The IDF and the Israel Security Agency said Sa’ad was among the last veteran senior Hamas commanders still operating in Gaza. December 14, 2025
Holocaust survivor took bullet for his wife during Sydney attack Both were Holocaust survivors who later immigrated to Australia from Ukraine, raised two children, and had 11 grandchildren. The Chanukah gathering, she said, was a tradition they observed every year. December 14, 2025
Taylor Swift targeted by anti-Zionist activists for mentioning Israel in her documentary The criticism erupted after footage showed fans waiting to pass through security at a Wembley Stadium concert mentioning conversations with concertgoers from Israel. December 13, 2025
Israel halts airstrike, allows Lebanese army to deal with Hezbollah terror threat US President Donald Trump has given Lebanon the deadline of December 31 to disarm Hezbollah and other terror groups in the country. December 13, 2025
Israeli Farmers welcome Storm Byron after multi-year drought Agricultural officials said rainfall totals in some locations reached tens of millimeters within hours, enough to trigger early germination in fields planted ahead of the storm. December 12, 2025
Freed hostage Eitan Mor said ‘to just accept I would die in Gaza’ made captivity ‘easier’ In captivity, Mor said his emotional state shifted over time, moving from cautious hope to resignation. December 12, 2025
Check Point executive warns Israel’s rapid AI adoption is raising cyber risks The Checkpoint executive stressed the risks created by rapid advances in artificial intelligence which outpace the security frameworks meant to protect organizations that rely on it. December 11, 2025
China ‘firmly objects’ to Taiwan deputy FM’s secret visit to Israel The embassy said the matter touches directly on Beijing’s position that Taiwan is part of China and that foreign governments should refrain from engaging with Taiwanese officials. December 11, 2025
Freed hostage Maxim Herkin undergoes circumcision ceremony in Russia 'Of all the places, it was in the Hamas tunnels that I discovered faith and trust in God. That faith instilled in me the strength to overcome the difficult days of captivity.' December 11, 2025
Israeli hostage envoy Gil Hirsch: ‘Someone in PIJ knows’ where final hostage Ran Gvili is held The dispute erupted Tuesday after the organization announced it had handed over every captive in its possession, prompting immediate pushback from Israeli officials who said the statement was untrue. December 10, 2025
After anti-Hamas leader’s death in Gaza, factions grow to fill the gap The groups, though limited in size, have become more visible since the October ceasefire. December 10, 2025
