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בנימין נתניהו דונלד טראמפ נשיא סומלילנד
Israel recognizes Somaliland as Trump scoffs: 'Does anyone know what it is?'
Israel became the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, but the move drew a cool response in Washington; President Trump said the issue 'is under study' and dismissed a proposed naval base near Houthi areas as 'big deal,' as Turkey voiced anger and Somalia vowed a diplomatic response
Lior Ben Ari | 10:10 | 12.27.25
לחימה תאילנד קמבודיה
Thailand and Cambodia announce ceasefire after 20 days of fighting and 101 killed
Thailand and Cambodia fought for nearly three weeks in a long-running border dispute, displacing more than 500,000 people; despite a ceasefire announced by Trump, fighting continued until both sides now declared an end to hostilities, keeping forces in their current positions
Reuters | 09:25 | 12.27.25
טראמפ ונתניהו במסיבת עיתונאים בבית הלבן
'Does anyone know what Somaliland is?': Trump signals skepticism over Israeli recognition initiative
The US administration is divided over recognizing Somaliland; officials cite concerns about China’s regional influence, including a key base in Djibouti, but warn of jeopardizing ties with Somalia; Trump remains cautious: 'We’ll study it'
ynet | 08:01 | 12.27.25
מטרו בפריז
Stabbing spree on Paris Metro: man arrested after three women wounded at separate stations
Investigators identified the suspect using surveillance camera footage and tracked his mobile phone, leading to his arrest
AFP | 21:19 | 12.26.25
U.S. President Donald Trump
Trump says US launches strike against Islamic State terrorists in northwest Nigeria
US forces struck Islamic State terrorists in northwest Nigeria at Abuja’s request claiming the terror group targeted Christians as Washington steps up military and intelligence involvement in the region
Reuters | 02:14 | 12.26.25
האפיפיור לאו ה-14
Pope speaks about Gaza in his first Christmas sermon: 'in tents, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold'
Leo XIV, the first US pope, went out of his way to address the plight of Palestinians living in tents in Gaza in the dead of winter; Last month he expressed support for a Palestinian state 
Reuters | 15:30 | 12.25.25
Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion lottery jackpot after three-month drought
Fourth-largest US lottery prize follows 46 drawings without a winner; cash option valued at $735.3 million before taxes
News agencies | 08:26 | 12.25.25
הצפות בעיירה רייטהוד ב קליפורניה
Flooding and emergency declared in California as winter storm hits on Christmas Eve
A winter storm brought heavy rain and strong winds to California, prompting evacuation warnings in the south over landslides and flash floods; forecasters warned of rare rainfall totals, snow reduced visibility in mountain areas and a state of emergency was declared in six counties
AP | 03:01 | 12.25.25
נשא אוקראינה זלנסקי בביקור באירלנד
Zelensky says he’s open to creating demilitarized zone in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian president says troops could pull back from the Donbas under a US-backed plan to end war that includes international monitoring, security guarantees and a referendum, while Russia has yet to signal any willingness to withdraw
AP | 00:04 | 12.25.25
ארה"ב לוטו Powerball 1.7 מיליארד פרס ראשון ניו יורק סיטי
Christmas eve drawing for $1.7B jackpot has Americans dreaming of waking up rich
At 5:59 a.m., the Powerball drawing will be held, which, after 46 winnerless weeks, could award the 4th-largest prize in American lottery history; Millions have bought tickets, hoping to wake up rich on Christmas morning; The odds of winning: 1 in 292 million
News Agencies | 17:18 | 12.24.25
פרנצ'סקה אלבנזה השליחה המיוחדת של האו"ם לשטחים הפלסטיניים הפגנה ב רומא
Georgetown University appears to remove UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese from faculty listings
Profile and biography of the UN special rapporteur on the Palestinians disappear from the university website amid criticism, US sanctions, and accusations of antisemitism
Dennis Bihler | 23:38 | 12.23.25
מוחמד אל-חדאד, רמטכ"ל לוב
Libya’s prime minister says army chief killed after plane loses contact in Turkey
Abdulhamid Dbeibah says he has received confirmation of the death of Libya’s army chief of staff after a private jet lost contact near Ankara following an emergency landing request
Associated Press | 22:03 | 12.23.25
דונלד טראמפ עלי חמינאי
US, Iran clash at UN over nuclear talks and enrichment demands
Washington says it is open to direct talks if Tehran accepts zero enrichment, while Iran accuses the US of pressure tactics and rejects limits it says violate its nuclear rights
Reuters | 21:53 | 12.23.25
אפליקציית היכרות לבנונית לבנון בשם תעארוף שמעוררת מחלוקת בגלל שמאפשרת לסנן לפי דת
Swipe right for sectarian strife: Hezbollah-linked media warn Lebanon dating app could fuel division
A new Lebanese dating app allowing users to filter by religious and political identity has sparked fierce criticism in Hezbollah-affiliated media, which warn of a 'new kind of civil war' and raise fears of Israeli intelligence exploitation
Lior Ben Ari | 20:24 | 12.23.25
מעצרה של גרטה טונברג בהפגנה פרו פלסטינית בלונדון
Greta Thunberg arrested in London protest backing jailed Palestine Action members
Climate activist detained outside insurance firm accused of ties to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit, amid growing tensions over hunger strike of eight jailed anti-Israel protesters from banned group Palestine Action
ynet | 15:50 | 12.23.25
צוות חיפוש התרסקות מטוס גלווסטון טקסס חיל הים צבא מקסיקו ארה"ב
Texas plane crash: Mexican aircraft carrying patients goes down, child among dead
At least five people were killed when a Mexican aircraft crashed on Galveston Island; those on board included Mexican officials and members of a nonprofit that assists children with severe burns; the cause is under investigation amid heavy fog
ynet, News Agencies | 06:37 | 12.23.25
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ ספינות קרב "סדרת טראמפ"
'Trump Class': US to build two new warships '100 times more powerful'
Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump announced a new project, 'Trump Class', to upgrade the US Navy amid increased activity in the Caribbean, saying the warships would preserve US dominance and deter enemies, while issuing a direct warning to Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro
ynet, News Agencies | 04:20 | 12.23.25
טראמפ ובן סלמאן
Trump administration abruptly ousts 30 Biden-era ambassadors worldwide
Washington was stunned after the administration told dozens of ambassadors to end their terms by late January, despite most being career diplomats; critics said Trump was removing seasoned envoys while 80 posts remain vacant, weakening US global leadership and benefiting Russia and China
News Agencies | 02:58 | 12.23.25
בריטניה פעילים שובתי רעב של Palestine Action
UK pro‑Palestinian activists 'near death' after weeks on hunger strike over terror charges
Eight members of Palestine Action have refused food since early November, demanding their release and an end to the group’s terror ban
ynet | 18:34 | 12.22.25
מקרון ומרץ
'Weak Macron betrayed Merz, he will have to pay for it': rift erupts between European leaders
A dispute between French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine has exposed deep divisions at the top of the EU, complicating efforts to present a united front against Moscow
ynet correspondents | 15:02 | 12.22.25
Ali Khamenei
Iran says its ballistic missile program is defensive and not negotiable
US and Israel voice growing concern over Tehran’s expanding missile capabilities and report preparations for possible new military action against Iran
Associated Press | 13:13 | 12.22.25
המחבלים מהפיגוע בסידני מתאמנים בירי באוקטובר 2025
Bondi Beach terrorist conducted firearms training with his father, Australian police say
Police say the antisemitic terrorist attack targeted a Jewish Hanukkah gathering, was planned for months and involved firearms training, failed IEDs and extremist ideology linked to Islamic State
Associated Press | 10:05 | 12.22.25
פיצוץ רכב ב מוסקבה רוסיה שבו נהרג גנרל בשם פניל סרבארוב
Russian general killed in car bomb in Moscow, investigators say
Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, who oversaw operational training for the Russian army, was killed in a car bombing; authorities blamed Ukrainian intelligence for the assassination
Reuters | 09:32 | 12.22.25
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Trump leans on Jewish son-in-law Jared Kushner for difficult diplomacy
Nearly a year into Trump’s second term, Jared Kushner has returned to a key foreign policy role, joining envoy Steve Witkoff in high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza; Trump’s circle sees Kushner’s experience as crucial to closing stalled deals
AP | 21:31 | 12.21.25
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Saudi Arabia courts the West as executions reach record levels: 'Mockery of human rights'
As Mohammed bin Salman draws Saudi Arabia closer to the West and receives royal treatment during a White House visit, the kingdom has again set a record for executions; rights groups say Riyadh pays no international price: 'It’s abysmal'
ynet, News Agencies | 20:34 | 12.21.25
ראובן מוריסון ז"ל
Sydney air traffic halted as hero killed in Hanukkah terror attack laid to rest
Killed confronting terrorists at a Hanukkah event, 62-year-old Reuven Morrison was flown from Sydney to Melbourne for burial after a pilot friend enlisted help from the Australian air force, which briefly stopped international flights
Itamar Eichner | 19:23 | 12.21.25
אוסטרליה סידני שבוע לפיגוע ב בונדיי ביץ'
Australia marks one week since antisemitic Bondi Beach attack with moment of silence
Candles were lit nationwide as Australia marked a week since the Bondi attack; a review is underway, and NSW plans to ban Hamas, ISIS, and other terror group flags and chants inciting violence
ynet, News Agencies | 10:16 | 12.21.25
מסמכי תיקי אפשטיין
No smoking gun, just smoke: what’s buried in the Epstein files
After months of pressure, Trump administration releases fresh trove of Epstein documents, partially and in breach of law; key names and testimonies redacted, no smoking gun found and a 30-year-old complaint highlights systemic failure; conspiracy theories abound
ynet, news agencies | 17:25 | 12.20.25
עקיל קשאוורז, הוצא להורג באיראן באשמת ריגול למען ישראל
Iran executes alleged 'Mossad spy' accused of 200 surveillance missions
Iran executed 27-year-old Aghil Keshavarz after convicting him of spying for Israel, saying he was caught photographing an army division headquarters; officials said a coded notebook was found in his hotel room and Israel-linked messages on his phone
Lior Ben Ari, AP | 13:19 | 12.20.25
גרין קארד ארה"ב - אילוסטרציה
Trump suspends US visa lottery after shootings, putting thousands of Israeli applicants at risk
Neves Valente, 48, is suspected in the shootings at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others, and in the killing of an MIT professor; he was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound
Associated Press, Itamar Eichner | 08:32 | 12.19.25
רינה סזנה ורגע ניטרול אחד המחבלים בידי עובר אורח
She survived Bondi Beach terror attack only because she was delayed in the parking lot
Rina Cesana, an Israeli living in Sydney, says she and her family survived the antisemitic shooting after being delayed in a parking lot on the way to a Hanukkah celebration; 'My daughter grasped the situation and started screaming, ‘Run, they’re shooting at us,’' she said, adding that Israel remains the safest place for Jews
Dina Halutz | 05:50 | 12.19.25
Police on scene at the Extra Space Storage facility where the Brown University shooting suspect was found dead
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say
Suspect located after multistate manhunt as police investigate possible link to separate killing of MIT professor
ynet Global | 04:48 | 12.19.25
פליטים בלבנון
US move to lift sanctions on Syria could encourage refugee returns, UN official says
UN refugee agency says lifting US sanctions could boost returns and investment as hundreds of thousands of Syrians go home, while new refugees flee violence, aid funding lags and rebuilding needs remain vast
Associated Press | 03:34 | 12.19.25
אהוד ברק ליד ג'פרי אפשטיין
Cooking with Emirati businessman, posing next to Ehud Barak: More Jeffrey Epstein photos released
 Release comes ahead of Justice Department deadline to disclose many of the convicted sex offender's documents; 
AP | 00:54 | 12.19.25
ארה"ב מצוד חשוד ב טבח ב אוניברסיטת בראון ו פיזיקאי ש נרצח נונו לוריירו
Hunt for gunman continues: Suspected link between Brown U attack and murder of MIT professor
Authorities say new information has surfaced in the last 24 hours linking the shooting spree that left two students dead and murder of Professor Nuno Loureiro; investigators believe they have identified suspect, though his name has not been released
ynet, News Agencies | 00:24 | 12.19.25
נשיא רוסיה פוטין ו רודן צפון קוריאה קים ג'ונג און ב פסגה ב פיונגיאנג
North Korea’s Kim calls Israel a US-backed ‘terror project’
Remarks made in a statement by the North Korean dictator addressing global conflicts, describing Israel as an instrument of US power rather than a legitimate country
ynet Global | 19:48 | 12.18.25
מחווה בזירת טבח סידני אוסטרליה בונדיי ביץ' עם דגל ישראל לקורבנות פיגוע ב חנוכה
‘We were waiting for it’: Australian Jew blames government inaction for Bondi Beach massacre
Shirley Abbatovi says deadly attack that killed 15 Jews was inevitable after years of antisemitic protests and government inaction; a letter to the Governor General accuses national leadership of failing its most basic duty—protecting citizens
Sharon Kidon | 19:36 | 12.18.25
אוסטרליה פיגוע טרור טבח חנוכה סידני פרחים ב זירת הפיגוע
Islamic state praises Bondi Beach killings, calling them a 'source of pride'
Terror group does not explicitly claim responsibility for the killing of 15 people at a Hanukkah event at Sydney beach
Itamar Eichner, news agencies | 16:53 | 12.18.25
תיעוד ממעצר של חשודים ב סידני אוסטרליה בצל המתיחות הגדולה אחרי פיגוע שם
Armed police arrest suspects in Sydney amid fallout from Bondi Beach terror attack
Men detained while traveling from Melbourne to Bondi Beach, days after antisemitic massacre killed 15 at Hanukkah event; police say no confirmed link but security remains on high alert following ASIO intelligence
Itamar Eichner, news agencies | 12:39 | 12.18.25
ארה"ב לוס אנג'לס אנשי ארגון הטרור החזית לשחרור אי הצבים ש נעצרו
Who are the Pro-Palestinian activists behind foiled LA bomb plot?
New details reveal a far-left, pro-Palestinian group called the Turtle Island Liberation Front planned New Year’s Eve backpack bombings in Los Angeles targeting 'logistics companies' and ICE; separate suspect arrested in Louisiana
ynet correspondents, News Agencies | 23:26 | 12.17.25
לונדון בריטניה הפגנה אנטי-ישראלית נגד ישראל פרו-פלסטינית פרו-פלסטינים בעקבות מעצר פעילי משט ל עזה
Upheaval in Britain after Sydney massacre: Arrest anyone who calls to 'globalize the intafada'
Amid accusations against the Australian government that it has not done enough to counter antisemitism and threats to its Jews,  British authorities, who have received similar warnings, announce a new policy; London and Manchester police will be tough against anyone who call to harm Jews
ynet, News Agencies | 15:49 | 12.17.25
Norman Podhoretz receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civil award, from President Bush during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House, June 23, 2004
Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, dies at 95
He became editor-in-chief of Commentary in 1960, and years later transformed the once-liberal magazine into an essential forum for conservatives 
Associated Press | 13:21 | 12.17.25
תיעוד הירי של המחבל בבונדיי ביץ'
Accused gunman in Bondi Beach shooting charged with 15 counts of murder, terrorist acts
Naveed Akram was charged after waking from a coma in a Sydney hospital, where he has been since police shot him and his gunman father at Bondi Beach; Funerals for victims begin amid heavy security
Associated Press | 11:07 | 12.17.25
הלוויה הרב אלי שלנגר טבח בונדיי סידני אוסטרליה
Chabad rabbi killed in Bondi Beach attack laid to rest: 'To go a day without you seems impossible'
 One of the organizers of the Hanukkah party on the beach was eulogized blocks from where he was murdered alongside 14 others; Hundreds came to the neighborhood synagogue, including the New South Wales premier; Father-in-law: "I could count on you for anything, you were my son
Reuters | 08:24 | 12.17.25
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump
Trump declares 'Venezuelan regime' a 'Foreign Terrorist Organization,' orders oil blockade
US escalates pressure on Maduro with full blockade of sanctioned oil tankers; oil prices climb as market eyes enforcement of sweeping order targeting Venezuela’s main income source
Reuters | 05:41 | 12.17.25
הבית הלבן מבנה
Trump adds seven countries to US travel ban, including Syria and Palestinian territories
Washington adds Syria and holders of Palestinian Authority travel papers to full US entry ban effective Jan. 1, citing security and vetting deficiencies as part of broader immigration restrictions
Reuters | 02:52 | 12.17.25
A man holds a Hezbollah flag, ahead of Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Lebanon during his first apostolic journey, at Haret Hreik, the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, November 30, 2025
UK police charge two men with belonging to Hezbollah, attending terrorism training
 Images of one of  the British-Lebanese men showed him 'training in a Hezbollah-controlled camp and undertaking hostage training exercises';  They have expressed support both for Hezbollah and Hamas
Reuters | 20:05 | 12.16.25
דונלד טראמפ
US hosts Gaza stabilization force talks in Qatar with 45 nations; Israel not invited
Doha meeting focuses on shaping force's structure, including rules of engagement, arms policy, deployment zones, training locations and the extent of its authority on the ground
Itamar Eichner | 16:31 | 12.16.25
בוריס ו סופיה גורמן שנרצחו ב פיגוע ב סידני אוסטרליה אחרי שניסו להיאבק באחד המחבלים
Three more Bondi victims named, including couple who fought terrorist: ‘Boris and Sofia died in each other’s arms’
New footage from the opening moments of the Sydney terror attack shows an elderly couple trying to stop the massacre at a Hanukkah celebration, confronting terrorist Sajid Akram moments after he exited his vehicle; the couple has been identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman, Jewish passersby shot at point-blank range, while another victim was named as Edith Brutman
News Agencies | 14:08 | 12.16.25
זרי פרחים בזירת הפיגוע בחוף בונדיי בסידני
Bondi Beach gunmen traveled to Philippines for military training, Australia police say
Investigation indicates attack was inspired by ISIS, two handmade flags were found in the attackers' vehicle; at scene of attack, Jews sang 'May there be peace,' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese calls immigrant who neutralized one killer: 'An Australian hero'
Roi Rubinstein, Australia | 07:05 | 12.16.25
דונלד טראמפ עצרת ב פנסילבניה ארה"ב
Trump sues BBC for defamation over editing of January 6 speech, seeks up to $10B in damages
BBC has apologized for the biased editing of Trump's January 6, 2021, speech, which created the impression that he encouraged his supporters to storm the Capitol, but the president sued anyway just as he threatened; He accuses the BBC of defamation
Reuters | 03:33 | 12.16.25
סוכני FBI סיכלו פיגוע טרור בהאלווין בהשראת דאעש וביצעו מעצרים בדירבורן, מישיגן
US arrests four suspected extremists in Southern California New Year’s Eve bombing plot
Federal authorities say the suspects planned coordinated bombing attacks across the Los Angeles area on New Year’s Eve, targeting multiple sites and law enforcement, before being arrested in a desert community east of the city
ynet | 18:29 | 12.15.25
אוסטרליה סידני טבח חנוכה שר הפנים טוני ברק חברת פרלמנט מהרין פארוקי קריאות בושה
Cries 'blood on your hands' at the home affairs minister and Muslim lawmaker visiting Bondi Beach
Senator Mehreen Faruqi faced angry members of the public and tough questioning from Sky News while visiting the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 at a Hanukkah event, amid scrutiny of her rhetoric on Israel and antisemitism
News Agencies, ynet | 18:00 | 12.15.25
תיעוד הירי של המחבל בבונדיי ביץ'
Australia plans tougher gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
Government to review firearm licensing and oversight after legally armed terrorists carried out Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Associated Press | 16:27 | 12.15.25
הרב אלי שלנגר שנרצח בירי ההמוני בסידני
Uncle of rabbi killed in Bondi Beach attack: 'He died in my son‑in‑law's arms'
Rabbi Yaakov Lider, a Chabad emissary in Sydney and the uncle of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, says that his family remains in shock but will not let fear dictate their lives
Alexandra Lukash | 13:40 | 12.15.25
אחמד אל אחמד פצוע נטרל מחבל מחבלים נטרול
'Hero' bystander who disarmed terrorist in Sydney attack undergoes surgery after saving lives
Ahmed al Ahmed, 43, was identified on social media as the bystander who hid behind parked cars before charging at a terrorist from behind, seizing his rifle and knocking him to the ground
Roi Rubenstein, Australia | 11:44 | 12.15.25
תיעוד הירי של המחבל בבונדיי ביץ'
Sydney attackers radicalized at mosque, carried ISIS flag; new footage emerges near massacre site
The attackers, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event in Australia’s deadliest mass shooting in nearly 30 years; victims included rabbis, Holocaust survivors, and a 10-year-old girl; explosives were found in their car
Roi Rubinstein, Australia | 08:36 | 12.15.25
ניו יורק משטרה אבטחה בית כנסת חנוכה
New York increases security at Hanukkah events after deadly Sydney attack
After the deadly Hanukkah attack in Sydney, New York City and surrounding areas raised alert levels, deployed extra police to Jewish sites and events and stressed there is no known threat to the city
Amir Bogen, New York | 05:42 | 12.15.25
פרו-פלסטינים התפרעו באירוע חנוכה באמסטרדם, הולנד
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police at Hanukkah event in Amsterdam, 22 arrested
Hours after the Sydney attack, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered at Museum Square in Amsterdam, where a Hanukkah event was held at a concert hall; some breached barriers, threw smoke grenades and clashed with police; in California, shots were fired at a Jewish home decorated for the holiday
ynet | 05:03 | 12.15.25
ראובן מוריסון ז"ל
Jewish community elder killed in Sydney Hanukkah attack had warned of rising antisemitism
Soviet-born Jewish community member, 62, killed in the Bondi Beach massacre, had publicly cautioned that Australia was no longer safe for Jews; 'We came here with the view that Australia is the safest country in the world,' he said in December 2024
Shilo Freid | 00:41 | 12.15.25
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