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1+ hour, 2+ min ago (47+ words) UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution demanding Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights. Danon condemns: "Israel will not return to the 1967 lines and will not abandon the Golan." UN passes resolution against Israel's Golan presence, Danon: We will not abandon the Golan...

1+ hour, 2+ min ago (162+ words) The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding that Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights and declaring that its so-called "occupation" of the territory is "illegal." The measure passed with 123 countries voting in favor, seven against, and 41 abstaining. In addition to Israel, those voting against included the United States, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, and Tonga. A similar resolution is brought forward annually by Syria and other Arab states and routinely passes with a majority. Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the resolution, stating, "The UN General Assembly once again proves how disconnected it is from reality." "Instead of addressing the crimes of the Iranian axis and the dangerous activities of militias in Syria, it demands that Israel withdraw from the Golan Heights - a vital defense line that protects our citizens," he added. Danon clarified,…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago (76+ words) A 60-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a car on Highway 4 near the Givat Shmuel interchange.Magen David Adom medics and paramedics evacuated him to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital. A 60-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured on Tuesday evening after being struck by a car on Highway 4 near the Givat Shmuel interchange. Magen David Adom medics and paramedics evacuated him to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital....

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (39+ words) Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal charged with murder after shooting two Guardsmen near the White House. Spc. Sarah Beckstrom was killed, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe remains in serious condition. Afghan national charged in deadly shooting of guardsmen near White House...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (280+ words) The man accused of shooting two National Guardsmen, killing one, appeared virtually in D.C. Superior Court Tuesday to face a charge of first-degree murder, NBC News reported. Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, was seen on video lying in a hospital bed. Officials allege he gunned down Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24, last week while they were on patrol near the White House. Lakanwal is also charged with assault with intent to kill while armed, possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence. He pleaded not guilty to all counts. A judge ordered him held without bond. Charging documents included surveillance screenshots. They also state Lakanwal shouted "Allahu akbar!" as he fired, and was subdued while appearing to reload. The prosecutor called it a "shocking crime" just before Thanksgiving, stressing Lakanwal has "no ties…...

2+ hour, 7+ min ago (490+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 789 Italian Jewish organizations issued condemnations on Tuesday after a plaque at a Rome synagogue honoring a Jewish victim of terrorism was vandalized. The plaque dedicated to Stefano Gaj Tach" at the Beth Michael Synagogue in Rome's Monteverde neighborhood was found defaced over the weekend with anti-Israel slogans in black paint. The vandals also sprayed "Free Palestine" and "Monteverde is anti-Zionist and anti-fascist" on the synagogue's walls. The two-year-old Gaj'Tache'was the victim of a terror attack by armed Palestinian terrorists at the entrance to the Great Synagogue of Rome on October 9, 1982. The attack, carried out by members of the Abu Nidal terrorist organization, killed the child and wounded 34 worshipers as they left Shabbat morning prayers. The five attackers threw grenades and fired submachine guns before fleeing the scene. None of them has ever served jail time. The…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (1010+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 789 Netanyahu's office said that the prime minister had delayed what was also expected to be a recorded statement due to unspecified "scheduling constraints." Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid had planned to issue their statements in response to Netanyahu's. According to Bennett, Israelis fought like "lions" after October 7 with no regard to political or religious affiliation, and now that the war in Gaza is over, the IDF is facing a manpower shortage of 20,000 soldiers. "It is possible, and the IDF is capable of it, but it needs government backing. Yet the government, instead of acting to draft the Haredim, is doing exactly the opposite! These days, it is advancing a law that will eliminate any chance of drafting Haredim," Bennett charged. For the past year, the Haredi leadership has been pushing for the passage of a…...

2+ hour, 24+ min ago (68+ words) [ (Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a backdrop of Iran and Hezbollah flags. (photo credit: Canva, PMO, SHUTTERSTOCK)]The talks come one year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say is eroding. 'Hezbollah disarms or Israel acts': Netanyahu, Ortagus meet as Israel-Lebanon tensions flare The talks come one year after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which Israeli officials say is eroding....

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (64+ words) A man about 60 years old was seriously injured when his car collided with a tree in Jaffa on Tuesday evening.Magen David Adom paramedics evacuated him to Wolfson Hospital in Holon. A man about 60 years old was seriously injured when his car collided with a tree in Jaffa on Tuesday evening. Magen David Adom paramedics evacuated him to Wolfson Hospital in Holon....

2+ hour, 58+ min ago (40+ words) Real time news brief - Officials in Jerusalem present: New evidence of Hezbollah's accelerated armament - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Officials in Jerusalem present: New evidence of Hezbollah's accelerated armament...