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24+ min ago (222+ words) The boy was seen in one of the terminal areas, outside the regular passenger route. A shift deputy commander at the airport noticed suspicious behavior from the boy and approached to check his identity. During questioning, his identity was revealed - and it was confirmed that he had previously sneaked onto the flight in October without authorization. In response to this incident, the Israel Airports Authority announced a change in the screening procedures at Ben Gurion Airport following a series of similar unusual cases. According to the authority's announcement, from now on, the boarding pass will be checked in the earlier stages of the security process, rather than only close to the boarding gate. This decision was made following another serious incident that occurred this week, in which an 18-year-old Israeli managed to board an Austrian Airlines flight from Israel to…...

29+ min ago (82+ words) [ The silhouette of a man, seen over the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran (illustrative) (photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK)]Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives. Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives....

29+ min ago (36+ words) Real time news brief - UK government unveils broad plan to combat rising antisemitism - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site UK government unveils broad plan to combat rising antisemitism...

34+ min ago (187+ words) Al Bawaba highlights the top News of the Week for the past 7 days in various topics, including politics, business and entertainment. Visit our official website and social media pages below: Official website for more news: https://www.albawaba.com/ X/ Twitter: https://www.x.com/AlBawabaEnglish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albawaba_english/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlBawabaNews/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/albawabanews.bsky.social - The Epstein vault opens: Democrats challenge Trump before the deadline The recently released images, numbering 68, represent just a fraction of the approximately 95,000 files that Democrats claim were provided by Epstein's estate. The release of their publication arrives just a day before the administration is obligated to adhere to a law. This law, signed by President Donald Trump last month, mandates the disclosure of documents related to Epstein, his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and any individuals involved in the legal proceedings. The recently unveiled images feature a range of notable figures, including Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, political…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (783+ words) A senior Hamas operative spent the war hiding in mosques and hospitals, using Palestinian civilians as human shields. His elimination reveals a generational shift as inexperienced terrorists replace veteran commanders in the weakened organization. The post From mosques to hospitals: How senior Hamas terrorist evaded elimination for months appeared first on www.israelhayom.com. Israel Hayom has learned that throughout the conflict, Raad Saad deliberately sought refuge in sensitive facilities and densely populated areas, including mosques and hospitals, exploiting worshippers and patients as human shields. This strategy complemented his concealment in underground tunnels across northern Gaza. This approach prevented his assassination until he was struck in his vehicle alongside three bodyguards on December 13, following multiple failed elimination attempts. One such effort unfolded in summer 2024, when the Israeli Air Force targeted a structure in the Shati camp " an area housing both…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago (38+ words) A Russian citizen who worked for Iranian intelligence was detained during taking photos at a marina in Herzliya and released - and later arrested at an air force base. How a Russian citizen spied for Iran at Israeli ports...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (587+ words) Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, 30, was arrested in 2020 for taking part in nationwide democracy protests, and has been tortured in prison A boxing champion in prison in Iran is thought to be at imminent risk of execution after his request for a retrial was rejected by the country's supreme court. Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, 30, from Mashhad in north-east Iran was arrested in 2020 for taking part in nationwide democracy protests in 2019 and accused of supporting an opposition group, the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK). He has spent five years in prison, where he has been tortured and put in solitary confinement. His request for a retrial was turned down on 15 December. On the same day, he was unexpectedly granted a visit from his mother, a move that campaigners believe could signal that he will soon be executed. She was told in…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (87+ words) [Protests against illegal immigration in Tel Aviv. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X, SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT)]The mannequins also had messages expressing'discontent with the current state of illegal immigrants in Israel, claiming that they are the cause of a rise in violent crime rates. Decapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants The mannequins also had messages expressing discontent with the current state of illegal immigrants in Israel, claiming that they are the cause of a rise in violent crime rates....

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (938+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 805 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday that online video feed picked up by the country's intelligence further confirmed that the antisemitic mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday was inspired by the Islamic State terror group. "We've been informed that the Office of National Intelligence has identified a regular online video feed from ISIS that reinforces that this was an ISIS-inspired attack," Albanese told reporters in Canberra, where he also announced a gun buyback plan and a "day of reflection" to embrace the Jewish community on Sunday. Islamic State itself said in a lengthy statement on its Telegram channel that the terror attack on Sunday was a "source of pride" but did not claim responsibility for it. Australian police are investigating whether the terrorists, identified as father-and-son duo Sajid and Naveed Akram, met with…...

2+ hour ago (466+ words) Home " Behind the scenes of the David movie: What the film couldn't show An incredible new animated movie about King David hits theaters today, December 19th, from Angel Studios and Sunrise Studios, and all eyes are about to be on one of the Bible's most remarkable figures. Rabbi Tuly Weisz, founder of Israel365, worked as a consultant on the film, spending months digging into the life and legacy of King David through the book of Samuel, historical context, and theological significance. Some of his research actually made it into the movie. "My favorite scene is the epic battle with Goliath," Weisz says. "But the movie doesn't stop there. It takes you deep into David's complicated and often painful relationship with King Saul: the jealousy, the pursuit through the wilderness, the tension between the old king and the new one." The film is…...