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6+ min ago (37+ words) A Rehovot resident saw two individuals breaking into his car and shot at them after he felt that he was in danger. One of the illegal infiltrators was severely wounded. Rehovot resident shoots would-be car thief...

20+ min ago (121+ words) Architectural blueprints of a sensitive military base appear in photos from an exercise published to an official IDF Instagram account. The photos were quickly removed. 'Security failure': Military base blueprints appear in official social media post Due to a security failure in one of the IDF's social media accounts, architectural blueprints of a sensitive IDF base in central Israel were revealed in an official post by a military unit. After being reported to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the images were removed from the internet. "The incident was investigated and dealt with immediately by the relevant officials," the IDF commented. The case was transferred to the IDF Information Security Department for review of the situation and for taking additional measures if necessary....

22+ min ago (176+ 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 ALBAWABA - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across Bulgaria on Wednesday in massive protests against the government. According to the media, protesters accused the Bulgarian government of widespread corruption and underscoring political rifts just weeks before the country is set to join the European Union, ABC News reported. It is worth mentioning that on January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its official currency and become the 21st member state of the eurozone. Last week, the government suggested a controversial 2026 bill, which includes higher taxes, additional social security contributions and spending increases, sparking…...

22+ min ago (494+ words) ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 797 Several Israeli settler activists crossed into the Gaza Strip Wednesday night in an attempt to plant trees as a precursor to establishing new Jewish settlements in the Palestinian territory. The activists were detained by IDF troops. According to the IDF, the civilians were monitored the entire time by soldiers operating surveillance cameras. Troops stationed in the area captured the suspects, brought them back to Israel, and handed them over to the police for further questioning, the army added. "The IDF emphasizes that any entry into a combat zone is prohibited, endangers civilians, and disrupts the activity of IDF troops in the area," the military said. During their brief incursion into Gaza, the settlers posted a video on social media showing a man declaring he was inside the Strip, while holding a sapling he said he intended…...

23+ min ago (40+ words) Real time news brief - Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Storm Byron about to reach its peak, severe risk of flooding...

42+ min ago (39+ words) The Mayor-elect attended events hosted by both Satmar factions in honor of Chof Aleph Kislev. President Trump also commemorated the event in a letter. Watch: Zohran Mamdani dances at Satamar event Watch: Zohran Mamdani dances at Satamar event...

42+ min ago (338+ words) The Mayor-elect attended events hosted by both Satmar factions in honor of Chof Aleph Kislev. President Trump also commemorated the event in a letter. Watch: Zohran Mamdani dances at Satmar event The Mayor-elect attended events hosted by both Satmar factions in honor of Chof Aleph Kislev. President Trump also commemorated the event in a letter. New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attended gatherings of both factions of the Satmar Hassidic court on Wednesday evening in Brooklyn in honor of Chof Aleph Kislev, which marks the anniversary of the previous Rebbe's escape from the Holocaust. Video on social media shows the Mayor-elect being warmly welcomed by the Hassidim and the Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Teitelbaum. Mamdani was accompanied by his senior advisor, Andrew Epstein, and Democratic-Socialist NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams. Despite accusations of antisemitism, many members of the vehemently anti-Zionist Satmar…...

47+ min ago (422+ words) IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas" Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.' IDF launches preemptive sweep of Hamas operatives ahead of Foundation Day IDF arrests and interrogates dozens of suspected Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria as part of a preemptive campaign ahead of Hamas" Foundation Day to 'stay a step ahead of a constantly adapting enemy.' The IDF is carrying out a preventive arrest and interrogation campaign against Hamas operatives in Judea and Samaria ahead of the terrorist organization"s Foundation Day this Sunday, aiming to ensure Hamas "cannot raise its head." Lt. Col. Aleph, a battalion commander in the Binyamin Brigade, described the operation in a conversation with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News. "This week we operated…...

53+ min ago (42+ words) Real time news brief - Tucker Carlson has been nominated for the "Antisemite of the Year" award - Israel National News flashes around the clock are waiting for you on the site Tucker Carlson has been nominated for the "Antisemite of the Year" award...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (406+ words) Moshe Phillips is national chairman of Americans For A Safe Israel (AFSI: www.AFSI.org), a leading pro-Israel advocacy and education organization. In its latest fundraising email, J Street denounces "the West Bank settlement movement" as "a moral stain on the Jewish people and a threat to Israel's future." Let's consider the human impact of J Street's position. The Ilan Residential Home for Handicapped Young Adults is located in what J Street considers a "West Bank settlement," the Gilo neighborhood on the southern edge of Jerusalem. So is the Beit Or Home for Young Autistic Adults. Is it a "moral stain on.. " to assist physically handicapped or autistic young people? And I wonder how the leaders of Conservative Judaism feel about having their institutions slapped with that "moral stain" smear? The Conservative movement's Shevet Achim congregation and its 'Tali' School…...