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Hamas sources told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Shorouk that directives were recently issued to all members of the group’s leadership and employees of its branches in several countries. The instructions called on them to switch off their mobile phones and leave them far from their residences, while adopting strict security measures. The move comes amid growing concerns within Hamas over possible new Israeli operations.
Hamas sources told the Egyptian newspaper Al-Shorouk that directives were recently issued to all members of the group’s leadership and employees of its branches in several countries. The instructions called on them to switch off their mobile phones and leave them far from their residences, while adopting strict security measures. The move comes amid growing concerns within Hamas over possible new Israeli operations.
Taylor Swift faces absurd cancellation attempts from pro-Palestinian activists over innocuous Eras Tour documentary moments that dare to treat Israelis as fellow human beings enjoying music. In a display of twisted hypocrisy, these self-proclaimed progressives hurl antisemitic slurs at Jewish fans while accusing a pop star of "humanizing genociders" for simply acknowledging concertgoers from Israel.read more
ISIS strikes again: Two U.S. soldiers and a civilian killed, three wounded in deadly ambush in Palmyra, Syria; Trump vows “very serious retaliation” as fears of ISIS resurgence grip the region.read more
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a stark and defiant message, warning that any future war would fail to achieve its objectives and vowing that the group would never lay down its weapons under pressure. “If war breaks out, it will not achieve its objectives, and that is clear to us,” Qassem said. Addressing the United States directly, the Hezbollah leader declared, “Let America know that we will defend ourselves. Even if the sky were to collapse upon the earth, we will not disarm to serve Israel’s goals, even if the entire world unites to wage war on Lebanon.” Qassem stressed that Hezbollah would not permit such an outcome, repeating his message for emphasis. “We will not allow this to happen. It will not happen,” he said. Invoking Shiite religious symbolism, Qassem concluded his remarks by framing the group’s stance as one of unwavering resistance. “We are the sons of Hussein,” he said, referencing Imam Hussein, a central figure in Shiite Islam associated with sacrifice and defiance in the face of oppression.
Earlier today, the IDF issued an evacuation warning in the Yanoch area of southern Lebanon ahead of a planned strike. Following the evacuation notice, the Lebanese Army contacted the mechanism to access the targeted site again and address the violation. The IDF decided to allow this, and as a result, the strike was postponed. The IDF continues to monitor the target closely and remains in communication with the mechanism. The IDF will not allow the Hezbollah terrorist organization to establish or rebuild its strength.
Disney+ is facing a social-media firestorm after viewers spotted a watermelon symbol, widely linked to pro-Palestinian activism, in its 2025 Christmas ad, igniting accusations of hidden political messaging and reigniting the culture-war debate over wokeness in family entertainment.read more
Two reservist soldiers were lightly wounded earlier today when an explosive device detonated in the southern Gaza Strip, the IDF said. According to the military, the explosion occurred while the troops were operating in the area as part of efforts to locate and dismantle terrorist infrastructure. The wounded soldiers received medical treatment, and their families have been notified. IDF forces continue operations in the sector.
The IDF confirms a precision drone strike in Gaza City killed Raad Saad, Hamas’s senior military commander and alleged second-in-command, in a targeted operation during the ongoing ceasefire. He had survived two assassination attempts.read more
A dramatic turn in the overnight search along the Yarkon River: the woman reported missing from Bnei Brak was located a short time ago, alive and in moderate condition with signs of hypothermia. She was pulled from the water by ZAKA volunteers, Israel Police units, and the Tel Aviv municipal rescue unit (Sayeret SLA) during ongoing searches for another missing person, Eliyahu Aba Shaul of Bnei Brak, who has still not been found. Intensive efforts to locate him are continuing at this hour. The woman was evacuated to Ichilov Medical Center for further treatment. Authorities remain on high alert as teams continue scanning the river and surrounding areas.read more
Israeli analyst Tzvika Yehezkeli ignites controversy after dismissing Gaza flood videos as staged propaganda, accusing Hamas and Qatari-backed networks of pushing AI-generated victimhood clips, including a debunked “floating hand” video, as Storm Byron batters the region and intensifies an already polarized information war.read more
Newly freed survivor of the Nova massacre, 28-year-old Eitan Mor breaks his silence in a searing interview detailing his abduction by Gazan civilians, the brutal conditions inside Hamas’ tunnels, and the nightly gratitude ritual that kept him alive through nearly two years of captivity.read more
Israeli police and ZAKA volunteers are urgently searching the flooded Yarkon River for 19-year-old Eliyahu Abba Shaul from Bnei Brak, missing since Wednesday evening during storm Byron after his shoes and electric bicycle were found on the riverbank. read more
Israel will not sit back and watch Hezbollah rebuild and re-arm itself. And if these airstrikes do not manage to contain Hezbollah, a ground operation will likely follow in early 2026.read more
Sixteen people, including children, were dramatically rescued from severe flooding in Beit Shikma as Storm Byron battered southern Israel. Emergency teams raced to save families trapped in submerged homes.read more
The families of the six hostages murdered in Hamas’s Rafah tunnel release the final recordings of their loved ones, heart-shattering testimony seized by the IDF. read more
Severe flooding in Moshav Shikma and the Ashkelon region has left dozens of residents trapped inside their homes, according to Galei Tzahal. Emergency teams are working under difficult conditions, and seven people have been rescued so far, including a man in his 60s who was evacuated in moderate condition with signs of hypothermia.
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak told The New York Times that he now deeply regrets his association with Jeffrey Epstein but emphatically denied ever being offered a woman or a minor by the convicted sex offender.read more
A Likud MK used parliamentary immunity to accuse a former senior Shin Bet official, identified as "Oscar," of meeting a top Hamas terrorist in Gaza just hours before October 7, an alleged lapse that fuels the official's refusal to testify.read more
Families of "The Beautiful Six" hostages shared an emotional response to footage showing their loved ones lighting Hanukkah candles in horrific captivity conditions, emphasizing their strength and demanding accountability after they were murdered by Hamas terrorists.read more
The White House confirmed "quiet planning" for Phase Two of the Gaza agreement, including a multinational force, even as Israel expresses concern about being excluded from details and insists on the return of the final missing hostage.read more