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Secret visits and preparations for Houthi attacks: Behind the scenes of the talks with Somaliland

Israel's historic recognition was preceded by months of secret talks; In October, Netanyahu approved the move, the declaration was drafted and the recognition became official after Somaliland prepared for the possibility of attacks from Yemen

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.25

Forced Gaza Phase II, possible green light for attack on Iran: Focal points of Netanyahu-Trump summit

In meeting with Trump Netanyahu will demand guarantees for the return hostage Ran Gvili and the disarmament of Hamas, and will present intelligence on strengthening of the terrorist group; They will discuss the stabilization force for Gaza, as well as t Syria, Lebanon and Iran

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.25

Russian teen attacked over profile photo showing Israeli flag

A teenage student in St. Petersburg was severely beaten by a classmate and an older student after posting a photo with an Israeli flag; he suffered an eye socket fracture, was hospitalized and underwent surgery; his mother filed police complaint

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.25

As the Muslim world condemns Israeli recognition of Somaliland, one country remains conspicuously mum

Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran denounce Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and back Somalia’s sovereignty, while the United Arab Emirates, a signatory to the Abraham Accords, conspicuously refrained from issuing any condemnation

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 12.28.25

Netanyahu seeks understandings with Trump on Gaza war, Iran nuclear threat and US ties

Meeting at Mar-a-Lago will raise critical issues, including the US ambition to soon introduce the International Stabilization Force in Gaza as part of transition to Phase II; Iran and Syria are also on agenda, while frustration with the PM is growing among the president's entourage

Itamar Eichner | 12.28.25

Mezuzahs torn down again in Toronto; Holocaust survivor urges Jews not to hide their identity

An unidentified person removed mezuzahs for a second time this month from homes of elderly Jews, including Holocaust survivors, in Toronto; 97-year-old Nate Leipciger warns that fear and hiding Jewish identity are the greatest victory for antisemites

Itamar Eichner, Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 12.27.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו מכנס כעת את הקבינט המדיני-ביטחוני, במשרד ראש הממשלה בירושלים

Israel says three countries ready to deploy troops to Gaza, eyes a possible Russian role

Israel says 3 countries agreed to a US request to join a Gaza stabilization force, including Indonesia; a senior official ruled out Turkey, voiced doubts about disarming Hamas and said Israel is prepared to act in Lebanon if deadlines expire

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

Behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland: years of quiet Mossad involvement

Israel becomes the first UN member to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state, drawing condemnation from Somalia, Turkey and Egypt; the move reflects strategic interests near Houthi-controlled areas and years of quiet Mossad engagement

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

The 'bulldozer' appointed to spearhead Israel’s public diplomacy holding battle

After decades in senior diplomatic roles, Naor Gilon tapped to head newly created Foreign Ministry public diplomacy directorate, tasked with countering hostile influence campaigns and repairing Israel’s battered global image since October 7

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

זרים ונרות הונחו במקום הפיגוע בבונדיי ביץ'

Antisemitic online posts in Australia surged 420% after Sydney terror attack, report finds

Data from the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs shows antisemitic mentions in Australia jumped to 17,100 mentions compared to an average of about 2,700 to 3,300 per day

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

'Hundreds of missiles a month': Iran resumes missile buildup as Israel sends message to Trump

Netanyahu is expected to present Trump with intelligence showing Iran is producing large numbers of ballistic missiles; officials briefed the Cabinet on Gaza scenarios, from moving to phase two of the ceasefire to renewed fighting

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.25

Mossad drops gloves, publicly accuses Qatar of incitement against Israel

A Mossad statement aimed at Liberman included a rare line: for the first time, it openly accused Qatar of inciting against Israel and spreading disinformation; the agency, which maintains ties with Doha, stayed silent during negotiations, citing responsibility for human lives

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

‘Friends of Israel are back’: Honduras election seen as turning point for ties with Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar congratulates president-elect Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura and invites him to Israel as the Palestinian-born conservative signals warmer ties, including an unprecedented visit to the Israeli ambassador’s residence

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

Mossad swats down lawmaker's claim of media coordination with Qatar

Intelligence agency issues rare public rebuke after Avigdor Liberman alleges New York meeting with Qatari officials included effort to improve Doha’s image, saying focus was Gaza and Hamas officials

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

Jewish pilot killed in China in 1943 laid to rest in US; Soil from Israel poured into his grave

The plane of First Lieutenant Morton Scher, who served in the US Army, was shot down in an air battle over southeastern China; After his remains were found last year, the Jewish pilot was laid to rest in South Carolina

Itamar Eichner | 12.25.25

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