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IDF strikes elite Hezbollah unit’s training site in northeastern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-elite-hezbollah-units-training-site-in-northeastern-lebanon/
IDF strikes elite Hezbollah unit’s training site in northeastern Lebanon
Radwan Force has been tasked with invading Israel in operation similar to Oct. 7 attacks; strikes come as US-imposed New Year's deadline for Hezbollah's disarmament looms
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December 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
IDF strikes elite Hezbollah unit’s training site in northeastern Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-strikes-elite-hezbollah-units-training-site-in-northeastern-lebanon/
Terrorist accused of raping guards is punished in jail for plan to instigate riot https://www.timesofisrael.com/terrorist-accused-of-raping-guards-is-punished-in-jail-for-plan-to-instigate-riot/
Terrorist accused of raping guards is punished in jail for plan to instigate riot
Mahmoud Atallah handcuffed on floor after female guards entered his cell, is sent to solitary confinement; Palestinian security prisoner was denied release during hostage deals
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December 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Terrorist accused of raping guards is punished in jail for plan to instigate riot https://www.timesofisrael.com/terrorist-accused-of-raping-guards-is-punished-in-jail-for-plan-to-instigate-riot/
‘If you tell anyone, I’ll kill you’: Ex-hostage Romi Gonen recounts captors’ repeated sexual assaults https://www.timesofisrael.com/if-you-tell-anyone-ill-kill-you-ex-hostage-romi-gonen-recounts-captors-repeated-sexual-assaults/
‘If you tell anyone, I’ll kill you’: Ex-hostage Romi Gonen recounts captors’ repeated sexual assaults
25-year old, abducted from Nova rave and held in Gaza for 471 days, says Hamas gunman was 'ecstatic' as he abused her for 30 minutes while she wept the whole time: 'I was paralyzed'
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December 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
‘If you tell anyone, I’ll kill you’: Ex-hostage Romi Gonen recounts captors’ repeated sexual assaults https://www.timesofisrael.com/if-you-tell-anyone-ill-kill-you-ex-hostage-romi-gonen-recounts-captors-repeated-sexual-assaults/
Mezuzahs stolen from Toronto apartment building for second time in weeks https://www.timesofisrael.com/mezuzahs-stolen-from-toronto-apartment-building-for-second-time-in-weeks/
Mezuzahs stolen from Toronto apartment building for second time in weeks
One of the 3 mezuzahs belonged to Holocaust survivor; incident comes after 20 mezuzahs were stolen in same area earlier this month
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December 26, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Mezuzahs stolen from Toronto apartment building for second time in weeks https://www.timesofisrael.com/mezuzahs-stolen-from-toronto-apartment-building-for-second-time-in-weeks/
European traffic safety watchdog suspends Israel due to ‘recent government actions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-traffic-safety-watchdog-suspends-israel-due-to-recent-government-actions/
European traffic safety watchdog suspends Israel due to ‘recent government actions’
Unclear whether suspension brought about by Israel's traffic policies or war in Gaza; 2025 has been the deadliest year on Israeli roads in two decades
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December 26, 2025 at 9:08 AM
European traffic safety watchdog suspends Israel due to ‘recent government actions’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-traffic-safety-watchdog-suspends-israel-due-to-recent-government-actions/
Demand rising for iconic Jerusalem homes as ‘ultra-luxury’ market takes off https://www.timesofisrael.com/demand-rising-for-iconic-jerusalem-homes-as-ultra-luxury-market-takes-off/
Demand rising for iconic Jerusalem homes as ‘ultra-luxury’ market takes off
As more wealthy Jews from the Diaspora look to make Israel their home, interest in 'historic' properties such as Talbieh's Villa Sherover is soaring, agents say
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December 26, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Demand rising for iconic Jerusalem homes as ‘ultra-luxury’ market takes off https://www.timesofisrael.com/demand-rising-for-iconic-jerusalem-homes-as-ultra-luxury-market-takes-off/
Lazar Focus: Eran Ortal on where does the IDF go after October 7? https://www.timesofisrael.com/lazar-focus-eran-ortal-on-where-does-the-idf-go-after-october-7/
Lazar Focus: Eran Ortal on where does the IDF go after October 7?
The brigadier-general (res.), a leading military theorist, says Israel needs a new strategy that employs cutting-edge technology to achieve decisive victory
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December 26, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Lazar Focus: Eran Ortal on where does the IDF go after October 7? https://www.timesofisrael.com/lazar-focus-eran-ortal-on-where-does-the-idf-go-after-october-7/
Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in December 2025 https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-home-sales-and-rentals-across-israel-in-december-2025/
Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in December 2025
The Times of Israel’s regular feature on what is happening in the local property market right now
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December 26, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Housing snapshot: Home sales and rentals across Israel in December 2025 https://www.timesofisrael.com/housing-snapshot-home-sales-and-rentals-across-israel-in-december-2025/
Trump says US struck ISIS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-struck-isis-targets-in-nigeria-after-group-targeted-christians/
Trump says US struck ISIS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
US worked with Nigeria on strikes, which came after warnings from US president that West African country doing too little to combat anti-Christian persecution
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December 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Trump says US struck ISIS targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-says-us-struck-isis-targets-in-nigeria-after-group-targeted-christians/
As major Egypt gas deal burns through reserves, public will end up paying the price https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-major-egypt-gas-deal-burns-through-reserves-public-will-end-up-paying-the-price/
As major Egypt gas deal burns through reserves, public will end up paying the price
'Historic' $35 billion sale means era of energy independence and cheaper electricity will end about a decade earlier than hoped, experts say, with more large offshore finds unlikely
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December 26, 2025 at 3:34 AM
As major Egypt gas deal burns through reserves, public will end up paying the price https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-major-egypt-gas-deal-burns-through-reserves-public-will-end-up-paying-the-price/
Troops said to extract 2 Israelis who entered West Bank’s Area A near Hebron, Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-26-2025/
Troops said to extract 2 Israelis who entered West Bank’s Area A near Hebron, Nablus
Man reportedly shot dead in his car outside Nazareth, police investigating * US launches strike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria
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December 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Troops said to extract 2 Israelis who entered West Bank’s Area A near Hebron, Nablus https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-december-26-2025/
Poll: Most Israelis say PM should stop working with close aide Urich over Qatargate https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-most-israelis-say-pm-should-stop-working-with-close-aide-urich-over-qatargate/
Poll: Most Israelis say PM should stop working with close aide Urich over Qatargate
Channel 12 survey also finds just 35% say government's politically appointed October 7 probe will arrive at the truth; opposition leads in election poll, but doesn't reach majority
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December 26, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Poll: Most Israelis say PM should stop working with close aide Urich over Qatargate https://www.timesofisrael.com/poll-most-israelis-say-pm-should-stop-working-with-close-aide-urich-over-qatargate/
Culture minister says October 7 probe wouldn’t point to Netanyahu as ‘main culprit’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/culture-minister-says-october-7-probe-wouldnt-point-to-netanyahu-as-main-culprit/
Culture minister says October 7 probe wouldn’t point to Netanyahu as ‘main culprit’
Miki Zohar claims 'all Israeli citizens were complacent' ahead of Hamas-led massacre; calls actions of Qatargate suspects 'immoral' but not necessarily criminal, praises Urich
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December 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Culture minister says October 7 probe wouldn’t point to Netanyahu as ‘main culprit’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/culture-minister-says-october-7-probe-wouldnt-point-to-netanyahu-as-main-culprit/
Key panel said set to probe Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick over social media op https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-panel-said-set-to-probe-netanyahus-mossad-chief-pick-over-social-media-op/
Key panel said set to probe Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick over social media op
Advisory committee reportedly 'astonished' over Gofman's testimony on use of minor for online influence campaign while in IDF, will find it hard to approve appointment
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December 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Key panel said set to probe Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick over social media op https://www.timesofisrael.com/key-panel-said-set-to-probe-netanyahus-mossad-chief-pick-over-social-media-op/
In first, IAF helicopter gunship downs two arms smuggling drones from Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-iaf-helicopter-gunship-downs-two-arms-smuggling-drones-from-egypt/
In first, IAF helicopter gunship downs two arms smuggling drones from Egypt
Military investigating fatal overnight incident along border, in which Bedouin man was shot and killed; survivor of incident arrested, but denies he and the deceased were smugglers
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December 25, 2025 at 9:06 PM
In first, IAF helicopter gunship downs two arms smuggling drones from Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-iaf-helicopter-gunship-downs-two-arms-smuggling-drones-from-egypt/
Attorney general warns Knesset committees abusing power, threatening civil servants https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-warns-knesset-committees-abusing-power-threatening-civil-servants/
Attorney general warns Knesset committees abusing power, threatening civil servants
Gali Baharav-Miara urges Knesset legal advisor to address issues, after incidents of committees being misused to discuss active legal cases, amid escalating rhetoric to judicial reps
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December 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Attorney general warns Knesset committees abusing power, threatening civil servants https://www.timesofisrael.com/attorney-general-warns-knesset-committees-abusing-power-threatening-civil-servants/
Scrutiny around Qatargate and Bild leak may put PM one step closer to hot seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/scrutiny-around-qatargate-and-bild-leak-may-put-pm-one-step-closer-to-hot-seat/
Scrutiny around Qatargate and Bild leak may put PM one step closer to hot seat
Explosive interview with ex-spokesman alongside fresh revelations revive suspicions and raise sinister questions regarding influence peddling in Netanyahu's inner circle
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December 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Scrutiny around Qatargate and Bild leak may put PM one step closer to hot seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/scrutiny-around-qatargate-and-bild-leak-may-put-pm-one-step-closer-to-hot-seat/
82 years after death in China, Jewish WWII pilot returned to US for burial https://www.timesofisrael.com/82-years-after-death-in-china-jewish-wwii-pilot-returned-to-us-for-burial/
82 years after death in China, Jewish WWII pilot returned to US for burial
DNA testing helped identify the body of Lt. Morton Sher, a member of the Flying Tigers, killed in action in 1943 during a combat mission over China
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December 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
82 years after death in China, Jewish WWII pilot returned to US for burial https://www.timesofisrael.com/82-years-after-death-in-china-jewish-wwii-pilot-returned-to-us-for-burial/
Syria says its forces killed senior ISIS leader, nabbed operative near Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-its-forces-killed-senior-isis-leader-nabbed-operative-near-damascus/
Syria says its forces killed senior ISIS leader, nabbed operative near Damascus
Syrian authorities say prominent terrorist Mohammad Shahada killed, another cell leader arrested in coordination with US-led coalition in wake of attack on Americans in Palmyra
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December 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Syria says its forces killed senior ISIS leader, nabbed operative near Damascus https://www.timesofisrael.com/syria-says-its-forces-killed-senior-isis-leader-nabbed-operative-near-damascus/
Smotrich threatens banks with extra taxes if they go after customers’ benefits https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-threatens-banks-with-extra-taxes-if-they-go-after-customers-benefits/
Smotrich threatens banks with extra taxes if they go after customers’ benefits
Finance Minister threatens to double proposed new tax on excess profits slapped on lenders’ excessive income to 30%; banking shares plunge
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December 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Smotrich threatens banks with extra taxes if they go after customers’ benefits https://www.timesofisrael.com/smotrich-threatens-banks-with-extra-taxes-if-they-go-after-customers-benefits/
Forget keychains, Byzantine pilgrims took home ‘souvenir’ flasks, newly found mold shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/forget-keychains-byzantine-pilgrims-took-home-souvenir-flasks-newly-found-mold-shows/
Forget keychains, Byzantine pilgrims took home ‘souvenir’ flasks, newly found mold shows
Judean Desert finds dated from 1,400 years ago bear witness to 'flourishing Christian pilgrimage industry' as travelers from around Roman Empire sought mementos of visits to sites associated with Jesus
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December 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Forget keychains, Byzantine pilgrims took home ‘souvenir’ flasks, newly found mold shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/forget-keychains-byzantine-pilgrims-took-home-souvenir-flasks-newly-found-mold-shows/
Dan Elkayam, 27, French national killed in Bondi attack, laid to rest in Ashdod https://www.timesofisrael.com/dan-elkayam-27-french-national-killed-in-bondi-attack-laid-to-rest-in-ashdod/
Dan Elkayam, 27, French national killed in Bondi attack, laid to rest in Ashdod
Semi-professional soccer player lived in Sydney suburbs, loved to travel and wanted to teach poor kids abroad; his mother mourns: 'You are gone because you were Jewish'
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December 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dan Elkayam, 27, French national killed in Bondi attack, laid to rest in Ashdod https://www.timesofisrael.com/dan-elkayam-27-french-national-killed-in-bondi-attack-laid-to-rest-in-ashdod/
Israel says top commander in Iran’s Quds Force killed in Lebanon strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-top-commander-in-irans-quds-force-killed-in-lebanon-strike/
Israel says top commander in Iran’s Quds Force killed in Lebanon strike
IDF and Shin Bet say Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari plotted against Israel in recent years; Lebanese media report two killed in strike on road to Syrian border
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December 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Israel says top commander in Iran’s Quds Force killed in Lebanon strike https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-says-top-commander-in-irans-quds-force-killed-in-lebanon-strike/
Knesset passes law allowing IDF, Shin Bet to hack into civilian security cameras https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-allowing-idf-shin-bet-to-hack-into-civilian-security-cameras/
Knesset passes law allowing IDF, Shin Bet to hack into civilian security cameras
Security agencies allowed to access civilian systems without a judicial warrant. Bill 'disproportionately violates human rights, first and foremost the right to privacy,' says ACRI
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December 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Knesset passes law allowing IDF, Shin Bet to hack into civilian security cameras https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-passes-law-allowing-idf-shin-bet-to-hack-into-civilian-security-cameras/
Turkey nabs 115 suspected ISIS members allegedly plotting Christmas attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-nabs-115-suspected-isis-members-allegedly-plotting-christmas-attacks/
Turkey nabs 115 suspected ISIS members allegedly plotting Christmas attacks
Authorities say terror group issued call to action against non-Muslims during festivities; police seize weapons in raids at 124 locations
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December 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Turkey nabs 115 suspected ISIS members allegedly plotting Christmas attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-nabs-115-suspected-isis-members-allegedly-plotting-christmas-attacks/