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  • 14 jets, 2 waves: Breaking down Israel's Houthi operation
    Israel Hayom - 11:00 Dec 19, 2024
    In the pre-dawn hours of Thursday, as Defense Minister Israel Katz made his way to the Air Force's underground command center, Israeli intelligence officers were putting final touches on an operation weeks in the making. "Operation White City" was about to unfold. The campaign, meticulously planned over several weeks, saw 14 Israeli fighter jets execute […]
  • 30000 graves: Sweden prepares for war with Russia
    Israel Hayom - 07:15 Dec 19, 2024
    Just a month ago, on the 1,000th day since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Swedish government distributed a guidebook to its citizens titled In Case of Crisis or War. The booklet provides practical advice on preparing for a potential Russian nuclear strike, which could target not only Ukraine, but also neighboring countries. This […]
  • IDF hits strategic Houthi sites hours after missile launch on central Israel
    Israel Hayom - 05:25 Dec 19, 2024
    In a significant escalation against Houthi aggression, Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted an extensive overnight operation against strategic targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port and the capital Sana'a, striking locations approximately 2,000 kilometers (1,240 miles) from Israel. The complex operation, which required weeks of planning, involved mid-air refueling capabilities due to the extraordinary distance. The […]
  • Houthi filibuster: How did interceptor fragments end up near Israel's parliament?
    Israel Hayom - 04:04 Dec 19, 2024
    Interceptor fragments was discovered near the Knesset compound in the aftermath of a Houthi missile attack targeting central Israel. The Knesset spokesperson announced that two small interceptor fragments were discovered near the parliament building during a routine morning inspection by Knesset Guard personnel. According to Israeli authorities, the fragments were found in the peripheral area […]
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  • At peak of war: 500 IDF officers to leave military
    Israel Hayom - 03:00 Dec 19, 2024
    The Israel Defense Forces faces a critical personnel crisis as approximately 500 officers holding the rank of major have voluntarily departed military service since mid-2024, Israel Hayom has learned. This exodus, occurring during active combat operations, has caught military leadership off guard and threatens force readiness. The crisis compounds an existing personnel shortage. In 2022, […]
  • Unfazed by antisemitism, hundreds of teens gather in Berlin to recite 'Shema Israel'
    Israel Hayom - 02:30 Dec 19, 2024
    In a powerful display of Jewish pride and resilience, hundreds of Jewish youth from across Europe gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, once a symbol of Nazi power, to celebrate their identity, despite rising antisemitism throughout the continent. The December 2024 gathering, organized by Chabad's global CTeen movement, brought together young Jewish leaders for a three-day […]
  • Ancient Ten Commandments tablet sells for $5M
    Israel Hayom - 02:30 Dec 19, 2024
    An ancient stone tablet bearing the Ten Commandments, which Sotheby's auction house has declared the oldest known example of its kind, was sold Wednesday for $5 million at auction. The anonymous buyer has announced intentions to donate the artifact to an Israeli institution. Sotheby's dates the tablet to approximately 1,500 years ago, during the late […]
  • Saudis celebrate Operation White City
    Israel Hayom - 02:30 Dec 19, 2024
    In the aftermath of Operation White City, Israel's strategic strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, reactions across the Arab world have revealed deep regional divisions. While Saudi commentators appeared to welcome the action, Hamas rushed to express solidarity with the Houthis, who vowed continued attacks on Israeli targets. Rassan Charbel, editor at a leading Saudi […]
  • Houthi missile launch intercepted overnight; major damage to school
    Israel Hayom - 23:45 Dec 18, 2024
    Israel's missile defense system successfully intercepted a Yemeni ballistic missile early Thursday, but the operation's debris caused significant damage to an elementary school in central Israel, forcing its immediate closure and highlighting the expanding reach of regional conflicts. The incident in Ramat Gan occurred at 2:47 a.m. when interceptor fragments struck the school's main building. […]
  • 'The Sunnis can smell blood'
    Israel Hayom - 17:02 Dec 18, 2024
    A few months ago, some of the rebel leaders in Syria contacted Dr. Mordechai Kedar, a renowned Middle East scholar, specializing in Arab culture. They proposed that he should come to the Idlib region in northwestern Syria, where they had been spearheading their activity and preparations for the final push towards the great revolution. "Come […]
  • Houthis in crosshairs
    Israel Hayom - 12:15 Dec 18, 2024
    The Houthis have recently become the spearhead of Iran's axis. Following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and the collapse of Assad's regime in Syria, Tehran is leveraging the Houthis to pressure Israel into ending the Gaza conflict unconditionally. Over recent weeks, rockets have been launched at Israel, intercepted by the Air Force. A drone even […]
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  • IDF finds, destroys underground Hezbollah command center
    Israel Hayom - 11:14 Dec 18, 2024
    In a significant operational achievement, IDF engineering forces from the 188th Brigade discovered and destroyed an elaborate underground Hezbollah command facility in southern Lebanon that had been used to direct attacks against Israeli communities in the Galilee region over the past year. The facility, accessed through a tunnel network extending dozens of meters, contained sophisticated […]
  • Will al-Julani make peace with Israel?
    Israel Hayom - 10:00 Dec 18, 2024
    The situation in Syria remains complex and fluid, yet the path forward from Bashar al-Assad's oppressive regime is becoming clearer. The opposition forces that liberated Syria from the dictator who built brutal prisons have emerged from radical Islamic movements, including former ISIS affiliates from Iraq. Nevertheless, their leader, Ahmed al-Shara, previously known as Abu Muhammad […]
  • US pressures Iraq to dismantle pro-Iranian militias
    Israel Hayom - 10:00 Dec 18, 2024
    The London-based newspaper Al-Arab reported on Wednesday that the US seeks to capitalize on Hezbollah's defeat in Lebanon and the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. According to the report, American officials are pressuring the Iraqi government to move forward with dismantling pro-Iranian militias. Much of this pressure is directed at Iraqi Prime Minister […]
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  • Keep quiet, and carry hope
    Israel Hayom - 09:33 Dec 18, 2024
    Following Donald Trump's effective threat that "the gates of hell" would open on those who don't release the hostages before his return to the White House, things are finally moving. Surprisingly, the next catalyst for advancing a deal may be silence – media silence. It's no coincidence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked military […]
  • The complete guide to all airline flight cancellations to Israel
    Israel Hayom - 09:00 Dec 18, 2024
    International airlines continue to adjust their flight schedules to and from Israel as security concerns persist in the region. These cancellations persist during a period of heightened tensions, most recently the elimiation of Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar and Iranian attacks on Israel. Which other international airlines have canceled flights to Israel, and until when? […]
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  • Call between Israeli, Australian ministers takes ugly turn
    Israel Hayom - 08:23 Dec 18, 2024
    Amid escalating antisemitism in Australia, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong engaged in a heated phone call on Tuesday. The discussion, initially aimed at improving bilateral relations, quickly escalated into a direct clash of viewpoints on Gaza. Wong, known for her alignment with anti-Israel voices within the ruling Australian Labor […]
  • British intelligence thwarted assassination plot, Pope says
    Israel Hayom - 07:00 Dec 18, 2024
    Pope Francis revealed he survived a double suicide bombing attempt during his historic 2021 Iraq visit after British intelligence and Iraqi police foiled the plots, according to reporting by The Guardian. In his forthcoming autobiography "Spera" (Hope), excerpts of which were shared with Corriere della Sera on Tuesday, the 88-year-old pontiff detailed how the assassination […]
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  • Investigation reveals antisemitic bias at leading French newspaper
    Israel Hayom - 06:00 Dec 18, 2024
    In an unprecedented exposé, Le Figaro has published damaging revelations about antisemitic content and Hamas support within Le Monde's newsroom, one of France's largest and most influential newspapers. In a lengthy and pointed investigation, Le Figaro, the center-right competitor, took the unusual step of revealing internal details from Le Monde's newsroom, including photographs showing content […]
  • Assad, al-Julani, or Erdogan in Syria? It's all the same
    Israel Hayom - 16:44 Dec 17, 2024
    Israel is closely monitoring Turkey's attempts to establish itself in Syria amid concerns that the weakened Iranian axis could be replaced by equally radical elements on Israel's doorstep. According to information obtained by Israel Hayom, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been addressing this issue since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, particularly following Turkish President […]
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