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Iran's Shamkhani warns of ‘immediate, unprecedented’ attack on Tel Aviv in event of US strikes
Holocaust survivor gives speech in Hebrew for first time in history at UNGA Holocaust Remembrance
Herzog at Davos: Netanyahu trial has negative effect on Israeli society, a solution is needed
Did Washington move too soon on Avdija? Former manager Tommy Sheppard offers an answer - interview
Avdija’s first season highlighted the difficulty. An ankle injury limited him to 54 games, and according to Sheppard, that period tested his character.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism after US capture
Nicolas Maduro, the president of Venezuela, captured in a US military raid, faces criminal charges in Manhattan, where federal prosecutors have targeted him for years.
Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro's criminal proceedings in NY
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, a 92-year-old Orthodox Jewish federal judge, is among the longest-serving active federal judges in the country.
CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says
According to the official, the CIA had a small team operating covertly on the ground in Venezuela since August, and was able to provide “extraordinary insights” into Maduro’s life patterns.
Mamdani reverses antisemitism order defining anti-Zionism as hate
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including provisions linking some anti-Zionist rhetoric to antisemitism.
Trump tells children, 'US military is tracking Santa' at NORAD's Christmas calls event
The event was centered on the NORAD Santa Tracker, which is conducted annually by the United States, commemorating 70 years since the first transmission in 1955.
While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official
“Iran’s destabilizing behavior threatens the national interests of the United States, and therefore President Trump has reinstated a policy of ‘maximum pressure,’" the official said.
Netanyahu to brief Trump on new plans to strike Iran in upcoming meeting, US officials say - report
PM reportedly set to brief Trump on Iran's ballistic missile program • Israeli diplomatic source: Contents of planned meeting will only be discussed during said meeting
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel cooperate with UNRWA
A vote of 139 member nations passed the resolution. Only 12 countries voted against the resolution, and 19 others abstained.