January 16, 2025

 Live Updates | PM's Office: Hamas trying to back down from hostage deal

Hours after Israel and Hamas agree on hostage release and ceasefire deal, to go into effect on Sunday, Netanyahu's office says Hamas is trying to backtrack from the understandings: The Prime Minister instructed the negotiation team to reject outright Hamas's last-minute attempts at extortion.

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 Iranian military introduces sophisticated reconnaissance ship during military drills

Iranian media claims the ship, named Zagros, is outfitted with "electronic sensors," interceptors, and additional cyber and intelligence capabilities.

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Officials from 3 states: Hostage, ceasefire deal happened because of Trump's involvement

Officials from US, Qatar, and Israel say the involvement of President-elect Donald Trump and the cooperation of both US administrations is what allowed the hostage deal to be reached.

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CAIR Slams Biden, Praises Trump in Welcoming Hostage Agreement
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January 15, 2025

 Diplomatic source: Hamas falsely claiming Israel added conditions for ceasefire deal

Israel demanding right to veto release of certain terrorists, IDF presence within Rafah, report says.

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 President Biden extends order permitting sanctions on Judea and Samaria residents

'Israel has systematically harmed only alternative to Hamas, which is the PA. Attacks by extremist residents on Palestinians have reached an all-time high,' Secretary of State Antony Blinken claims.

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January 14, 2025

 Iranian plot to assassinate Jewish official in Azerbaijan foiled

Georgian citizen accused of being offered $200,00 to gather intelligence and carry out assassination of leader of local Jewish community on behalf of Iran.

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 Sources in negotiations: 'Hamas changed its position - not Israel'

A source familiar with the negotiations responded to Minister Ben-Gvir's concerns regarding the emerging deal, saying that new pressures had forced Hamas to compromise. Retrieved January 14, 2025, from Sources in negotiations: 'Hamas changed its position - not Israel' | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva

Ukraine Launches 'Massive Attack' on Multiple Targets in Russia

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January 13, 2025

 33 hostages to be released in 1st stage of emerging hostage deal

Source tells Arutz Sheva IDF to remain in the Philadelphi Corridor during 1st stage of 42-day ceasefire, not withdraw until all hostages are released, and hundreds of terrorists will be released in exchange for the hostages.

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FBI: No Credible Threats Against Trump Inauguration

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 Kremlin: Security Guarantees for Ukraine, Russia Key to Peace Deal
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January 12, 2025

 Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions

Jewish legal organizations have filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. government on behalf of American citizens living in Judea and Samaria and targeted by the sanctions. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from  Judea and Samaria residents sue Biden admin. for sanctions | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva

 IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles. Retrieved January 12, 2025, from IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva

Fmr NATO Cmdr Stavridis: Adding Greenland 'Not a Crazy Idea'

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Report: US, Israel conduct joint strikes in Yemen

Sources cite approximately 30 strikes in Sanaa and Al-Hudaydah

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January 10, 2025

 Minister Katz to IDF: Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

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 Japanese crime boss tries to sell plutonium to Iranians

Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, pleads guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics and materials for nuclear weapons, including uranium and plutonium.

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 Musk on Hamas: Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated

Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."

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 Torah scroll for the Temple Mount entrusted to Karlin yeshiva

A Torah scroll that was written and dedicated to a synagogue that will be built on the Temple Mount was brought for safekeeping at the Karlin Yeshiva in the haredi city of Modi'in Illit.

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'Hitler on top': Sydney, Australia synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Swastikas painted on exterior of the Southern Sydney Synagogue in Allawah, along with the message “Hitler on top.” Police investigating.

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January 9, 2025

 Biden to leave decision on Syria sanctions to Trump

US officials say the Biden administration is expected to leave the decision on lifting sanctions against Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and its leader to the incoming Trump administration.

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 Gaza residents come out against Hamas dictatorship

A new protest movement demands an end to Hamas' rule, and to improve the living conditions in Gaza.

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 Arab Israeli arrested for attempting to carry out terror attack

Mahmoud Hasin Mahmad Boushqar, from the Arab town of Kabul in northern Israel, read materials on how to prepare explosives, purchased equipment for the purpose, and carried out a number of experiments.

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 Rep. Dusty Johnson's Bill Sets Up Panama Canal Acquisition

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January 7, 2025

 Mark Zuckerberg: Facebook, Instagram moving 'back to our roots' on free speech

Meta CEO says fact-checkers and efforts to police online speech have made too many mistakes, will be replaced with X-style community notes as company embraces a more free-speech-friendly approach.

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 Trump: 'All Hell Will Break Out' If Hostages Not Released

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Trump: Biden Fell Through on Smooth Transition Vow

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January 6, 2025

 Report: Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau expected to resign as early as Monday

Three anonymous sources tell The Globe and Mail that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is preparing to announce his resignation as leader of the Liberal Party, potentially as early as Monday.

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UN watchdog group urges dismantling of UNRWA for ‘enabling crimes against humanity’

'Impose crippling sanctions on terrorist-infested UNRWA. US should pursue legal action to hold them accountable for enabling crimes against humanity,' says UN Watch Executive Director, Hillel Neuer.

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Canadian PM Trudeau Says He Will Resign

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January 4, 2025

Hillary Clinton, George Soros to Receive Highest Civilian Honor
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