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13+ min ago (374+ words) Cyprus has emerged as an ideal holiday destination for Israelis looking to immerse themselves in the European Christmas spirit, the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth wrote on Tuesday, with the story reaching Cypriot media after being published by the Cyprus News Agency on Wednesday. "It turns out you don't have to take out a loan, dry out on a long flight for hours, and freeze in alpine weather to feel the Christmas spirit of Europe," Yedioth Ahronoth writes. Praising Cyprus for its Christmas villages, the mild weather and the long Christmas holiday season until Ephiphany day in January, the newspaper describes Cyprus as the perfect getaway "only a 45-minute flight from Ben Gurion Airport." The newspaper recommends Kalopanayiotis and Lefkara as particularily beautiful villages, however warning possible future visitors of the island's left-hand traffic as a remnant of British colonialism. "Not…...

16+ min ago (90+ words) [US Army Soldiers conduct low-light, live fire training with M240B machine guns in the US Central Command area of responsibility. (photo credit: SECTION 27A COPYRIGHT ACT, US Army photo by Sgt. Trenton Pallone)]Operations in Syria are critical for preventing ISIS from regenerating and posing a significant threat," CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said. US, Syrian forces work together to kill ISIS terrorists, destroy ISIS weapons caches Operations in Syria are critical for preventing ISIS from regenerating and posing a significant threat," CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper said....

25+ min ago (56+ words) Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar points out that Hezbollah violates Lebanon's sovereignty, calls for peace with neighbors, tougher global action on antisemitism, and an end to Iran-backed terror. Sa'ar to Al Arabiya: Iran, not Israel, threatens regional stability in Middle East Sa'ar to Al Arabiya: Iran, not Israel, threatens regional stability in Middle East...

45+ min ago (72+ words) A 43-year-old man, a resident of Tamra, was shot to death in his home.Police officers dispatched to the scene began searching for suspects and opened an investigation. The incident is criminal in nature. A 43-year-old man, a resident of Tamra, was shot to death in his home. Police officers dispatched to the scene began searching for suspects and opened an investigation. The incident is criminal in nature....

51+ min ago (81+ words) [ An Israel Navy Vessel seen outside the Ashdod port in southern Israel, June 9, 2025 (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)]According to the report, Greece is analysing implementing Israeli measures, as well as offering a coordinated response mechanism to possible threats by enemy states. Greece, Israel, Cyprus working on 2500-strong force for Mediterranean defence - report According to the report, Greece is analysing implementing Israeli measures, as well as offering a coordinated response mechanism to possible threats by enemy states....

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (1181+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 804 The Knesset voted 49-35 on Wednesday afternoon to advance a controversial bill on the "Realization of Jewish Identity in the Public Sphere," which aims to ensure the ability of Israelis to "express their national and religious identity," prompting critics to accuse the government of engaging in religious coercion. After passing its preliminary reading, the bill will now advance to committee for preparation for the first of three readings needed for it to pass into law. It states that its purpose is to allow Israeli Jews to observe Jewish law, "as commanded by the Creator of the world, according to the custom of their ancestors" and "without fear of interference or persecution by those in authority." Public rituals such as wrapping tefillin and prayer would be legally protected according to the new legislation, and any interference with them…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (30+ words) Real time news brief - US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site US Congress permanently ends Syria sanctions...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (62+ words) A 23-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded in Bir al-Maksur.Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to Rambam Hospital in Haifa. A 23-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded in Bir al-Maksur. Magen David Adom paramedics provided him with medical treatment and evacuated him to Rambam Hospital in Haifa....

1+ hour, 56+ min ago (843+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 804 Trump met privately with the families at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware before the dignified transfer, a solemn ritual conducted in honor of US service members killed in action. The civilian was also included in the transfer. Trump, who traveled to Dover several times in his first term, once described it as'the toughest thing I have to do'as president. The two guardsmen killed in Syria on Saturday were Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, of Des Moines, and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, 29, of Marshalltown, according to the US Army. Both were members of the 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment, and have been hailed as heroes by the Iowa National Guard. Torres-Tovar's and Howard's families were at Dover for the return of their remains, alongside Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, members of Iowa's congressional delegation and leaders of the Iowa National…...

2+ hour, 20+ min ago (388+ words) Palestinian women struggle to receive donated food at a community kitchen in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Credit: AP/Abdel Kareem Hana JERUSALEM " Israel's military on Wednesday said troops fired a mortar shell into a Palestinian residential area in the Gaza Strip, in the latest incident to rock the tenuous ceasefire with Hamas. Health officials said at least 10 people, were wounded, and the army said it was investigating. The military said the mortar was fired during an operation in the area of the "Yellow Line," which was drawn in the ceasefire agreement that divides the Israeli-held majority of Gaza from the rest of the territory. The military did not say what troops were doing or whether they had crossed the line. It said the mortar had veered from its intended target, which it did not specify. Fadel Naeem, director…...