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IDF Spokesperson: During the ceasefire, threats were made to forces in the Gaza Strip despite the terms of the agreement that went into effect. Forces identified a number of armed suspects who posed a threat and acted to eliminate them, leading to the killing of terrorist Akram Atef Farhan Zenun, an operative in the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

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West Bank is 'flooded with Iranian weapons,' former Shin Bet official says

*The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement in response to the report on the alleged remarks of the chief of staff during closed-door negotiations:*

If the information is true, this is a serious and unacceptable incident in democracies, in which a chief of staff attacks the political level to which he is subordinate.

The truth is quite the opposite of what is being claimed. Prime Minister Netanyahu is the one who decisively led the measures that changed the face of the Middle East.

The prime minister particularly stressed the entry into Rafah despite the fierce opposition of the United States, Operation Beepers, the focus on eliminating Hezbollah's rocket and missile network, and the elimination of Nasrallah.

For all the discussions on these issues, there is a complete documentation of the Prime Minister's decisions, as well as the opposition or hesitation to the actions he took on the part of the senior officials who participated in the discussions.

Some of them even demanded to issue the prior approval of the United States or an update from them before Operation Beepers and the elimination of Nasrallah. The Prime Minister strongly opposed this, saying that such an update would thwart the operations - and reality proves that he was right.

Avihai Adraee the IDF Spokesperson in Arabic:
Massive military campaign in Jenin. The goal: to strike terrorism.
Our message is clear: there is no safe place for terrorists, nor refuge for them, even in the deepest camps!
And to the residents, stay away from terrorism: do not believe the rumors and stay away from these thugs
And to the terrorists, you will not get far..

Anger in Arab networks against Hamas in Gaza following the Jenin operation and calling on Hamas to violate the agreement.
In response, Hamas in Gaza continues to incite terrorists in Judea, Samaria and Israel to carry out attacks.

US envoy Steve Witkoff on Fox: I'm going to Israel to monitor the implementation of the hostage deal. I'll be at the Netzarim crossing to see that there are no armed men or people with bad intentions crossing.
Normalization with Saudi Arabia would be a great opportunity for the region and would mark the end of the war. If that happens, everyone will get on board, including Qatar for example.

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Starting next Sunday, Defense Minister Israel Katz will begin the process of selecting the next IDF Chief of Staff and will begin interviewing candidates for the position.

The candidates who will be invited for an interview are: Deputy Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (ret.) Eyal Zamir, and Maj. Gen. Tamir Yedai.

Defense Minister Israel Katz: “I intend to establish an orderly and expeditious procedure to enable the appointment of the Chief of Staff in order to prepare as quickly as possible for the many security challenges currently facing the State of Israel. As I announced, I intend to select the best and most suitable candidate to lead the IDF in this difficult time, and as Prime Minister and First Minister of Defense David Ben-Gurion said: "Every Hebrew mother will know that she has entrusted the fate of her sons to the commanders who deserve it."
Statement from the Minister of Defense

Without going into the details of the names, and of course generalizing, the guiding principle for all subsequent senior appointments within the IDF should be: replace a military high command that strives to end wars with a military high command that strives to win them.

Tamir Morag

Lebanese Al-Akhbar: A Lebanese army force entered for the first time the village of Hanin in southern Lebanon (which was almost annihilated), while civil defense personnel are still trying to locate the bodies of Hezbollah terrorists eliminated by our forces before the agreement, in the area.

Embargo for publication: today (Wednesday) at 1:00 p.m.

IDF Spokesperson:

Many weapons in complicated areas - The “Harime (Mountains)” Combat Brigade (810) in a raid in the Lebanese Mount Dov region

The forces of the Brigade Combat Team "Mountains" (810) under the command of the 210 Division, conducted a raid in the complicated area of ​​Lebanese Mount Dov with the aim of eliminating threats and clearing the area of ​​enemy weapons and infrastructure.

The fighters located numerous weapons, anti-tank launchers, rocket launchers, machine guns, sights and missiles targeting the country's territory.
All means were confiscated.

The Mountain Brigade (810) continues to deepen its achievements in order to eliminate any threat to the State of Israel and the residents of the north and to prevent any attempt to reestablish and strengthen the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the Mount Dov region, all in accordance with the ceasefire agreements.

Attached is a summary from the Commander of the Mountain Brigade (810), Lieutenant Colonel L., on the weapons that were located and confiscated: https://bit.ly/4jqtuUv

Attached is documentation on the activities of the Mountain Brigade Combat Team (810): https://bit.ly/4hgq1WW

Attached are photos of the weapons that were located and confiscated: https://idfanc.activetrail.biz/IDFANC170120254

Attached are photos of the forces' activities: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/IDFANC17012025

Many weapons in complicated areas - The "Mountains" Brigade (810) in a raid in the Lebanese Mount Dov area

The forces of the "Mountains" Combat Brigade (810) under the command of the 210 Division, carried out a raid in the complicated area of ​​the Lebanese Mount Dov in order to eliminate threats and clear the area of ​​enemy weapons and infrastructure.

The fighters located many weapons, anti-tank launchers, rocket launchers, machine guns, sights and missiles targeting the territory of the country. All means were confiscated.

The "Mountains" Brigade (810) continues to deepen its achievements in order to eliminate any threat to the State of Israel and the residents of the north and to prevent any attempt to reestablish and strengthen the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the Mount Dov area, all in accordance with the ceasefire agreements.
Adir Lehakim (Arutz 14)

IDF forces in Jenin

*Prime Minister's Office*:

Despite the Palestinian Authority's attempts to create a false impression that it controls the crossing (Rafah),

According to the agreement, IDF forces surround the crossing and no one crosses it without prior control, supervision and authorization from the IDF and the Shin Bet.

The technical management inside the crossing is carried out by non-Hamas Gazans, who are identified by the Shin Bet and who have been managing the Strip's civil services since the beginning of the war, such as electricity, water and sewage.

The supervision of their work is carried out by the international EUBAM force.

The only practical involvement of the Palestinian Authority is the Authority's stamp on passports, which, according to the existing international agreement, is the only one that allows Gazans to leave the Strip to enter or be integrated into other countries.

This arrangement is valid for phase A of the scheme and will be examined later.

More and more forces are entering the Jenin area.
Everyone there is involved in terrorism, eliminate as many as possible.

It's getting serious:
The IDF has also issued an order to evacuate the entire Jenin camp
Attention: distinguish between the Jenin camp and the city of Jenin

Jerusalem/Old City with the last candle of Hanukkah.

The Lahav Unit, the elite fire and rescue unit, wishes a Hanukkah Sameah to all the people of Israel

Kotel, the Western Wall tonight.

IDF Spokesperson: Chief of General Staff Addresses Gaza Strip Reservists: "The IDF, in Cooperation with the Government, is Making a Significant Effort to Reward Reservists. We Are Committed to You, That's the Contract"

Yesterday (Tuesday), Chief of the General Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, conducted an assessment of the situation and lit the seventh Hanukkah candle in the central corridor of the Gaza Strip together with the commander of the Southern Command, Maj. Gen. Yaron Finkelman, the commander of the 99th Division, Brig. Gen. Yoav Brunner, the commander of the 551st Brigade, Col. Ido Kass, and the reserve soldiers operating in the area.

Attached is a video of the speech by the Chief of the General Staff: https://bit.ly/4gAUeA9

Attached is a related video: https://bit.ly/3BNFhvp

Attached are related photos: https://IDFANC.activetrail.biz/ANC0412001

Attached is the full text of the speech by the Chief of the General Staff: “The IDF, together with the government, is making a huge effort to allocate large sums of money in rewards and benefits. These are words that, in my opinion, diminish what you and your people do. But these are the words that we have. I will simply say that in my eyes, this is a solution for the people who sacrifice so much, for the families, and I ask you to convey our immense gratitude to your families. I know that the whole family is involved in this support. It is not enough, but we try, within our means, to do our best, to adapt to the constant changes – and there are changes over time.
We are deeply committed to the lessons of the last decade in the Reserves: Train, equip, provide and respect – that is the contract. We must train you, respect you, and then I know that you and your people will return as you are now, with excellence. I am deeply grateful and, sincerely, may we end this holiday with much light and push back the darkness. Thank you.”

The eight and last candle lit at the Kotel (Western Wall)

"We have come to banish the darkness"

Jerusalem's Mistaravim Special Forces, who work day and night to combat terrorism and protect the safety of Israeli citizens, light an eighth Hanukkah candle with a clear message: We will continue to protect, fight and win

Police Spokesperson

Defense Minister Israel Katz during a visit to Netivot after rockets were fired on the city yesterday: "If Hamas does not soon allow the release of the Israeli hostages and does not stop firing on Israel, it will be hit with a force never before seen in Gaza"

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, on Channel 2, about the new government in Syria:

We will measure them by actions, right now the direction does not seem encouraging. We need to prevent the development of a threat on our border in the Golan.

The world is waiting for January 20…

A huge march on the Galata Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. Erdogan is a dangerous leader and his dealings in Syria, in particular, are very concerning.

New details on Israeli operation in Syria:

• Israel claimed responsibility for a daring commando raid on an Iranian missile manufacturing site in Syria on September 8.

• The operation was carried out by the Israeli Air Force's elite Shaldag unit, which rappelled from helicopters to attack the Scientific Studies and Research Center (SSR) in the Masyaf region.

• The target was an underground facility used by Iranian forces to produce precision missiles for Hezbollah, located more than 200 kilometers north of Israel and 45 kilometers from the western coast of Syria.

• During the raid, Israeli commandos took away documents and then destroyed the facility using explosives.

• Israeli aircraft also struck several targets in the surrounding area, killing at least 14 people and wounding 43.

At this time
The days of Hanukkah were set to remind generations of the miraculous victory of one family faithful to its Judaism over the Greek Empire, which had a mighty and invincible army and a conquering pagan worldview. At the center of the days is the lighting of candles in memory of a small jug of oil that was enough to light the menorah in the Temple for eight days instead of one. This inexplicable phenomenon shows that all the victories were in fact inexplicable.
This year , the sight of Israeli soldiers lighting Hanukkah candles on the disintegrating soil of Syria is particularly poignant. And there is no greater symbolism than this, since the Greeks against whose decrees the Hasmoneans rebelled were led by Antiochus Epiphanes, who was a Greek king from the Seleucid kingdom that ruled Syria. That is why they also set the time for lighting the Hanukkah candles as long as they are walking around the Thermopylae market in the Syrian city of Palmyra. Let us hope that the lighting of the candle on Syrian soil by our soldiers will ignite the continuation of the wonders until the complete victory. Happy Hanukkah!
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Illustration: Uriel Peled , Israel

Cartoon translation.
On the right: in those days
On the left: at this time

This morning again, IDF bulldozers are demolishing buildings built illegally by Arabs in the town of Al-Walaja, south of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem calls for the release of hostages.
A giant fresco depicting the hostages was placed in the heart of the city.
"We Will Dance Again"

For your update:
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar recently met with his Dutch counterpart Kasper Veldkamp.
Minister Sa'ar expressed his disappointment, on behalf of the government of Israel and the people of Israel, following his announcement in the Dutch Parliament following the decision of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Minister Sa'ar also presented Israel's position regarding this outrageous and political decision.
During the meeting, it was agreed that the visit of the Dutch Foreign Minister, scheduled for next Monday to Israel, would not take place.

Result: Summary of Hochstein's visit: Progress has been made but no agreement has been reached between the parties. Contacts will continue. For the time being, no ceasefire is expected in the coming days.

2 more points of disagreement in the negotiations for a political settlement with Lebanon

1. The Lebanese side opposes the clause in the agreement that allows IDF forces to remain in Lebanon for 60 days from the entry into force of the ceasefire.
The logic behind this clause: The IDF will be able to verify within the first two months that the agreement is being implemented, allowing residents to return to their homes in the north.
Senior Israeli officials say that despite Lebanese reservations, they have no intention of backing down from the request.


2. On the Israeli side, there is opposition to the clause in the agreement that speaks of Israel and Lebanon calling on the international community to conduct negotiations to establish a permanent land border between them based on the Blue Line. In Israel, they are not satisfied with the wording and are trying to change it.

Both of these controversies tie in with the essential central controversy concerning Israeli freedom of action in southern Lebanon.

Moriah Asraf

Hochstein holds meeting with Israeli Defense Minister and Chief of Staff

IDF advances in El Khayam. Lebanese acknowledge that the situation in the city is "not promising."

If the Lebanese government is not prepared to accept an agreement that gives the IDF freedom of action in the face of violations, the attacks should be extended to the infrastructure of the Lebanese state, which is responsible for the fire from its territory. Until the message is well internalized.

There are significant chances of Israel reaching a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, a senior defense official tells reporters.

The official says a United States-backed deal that would see Hezbollah gradually withdraw north of the Litani River and the Lebanese Army retake responsibility for south Lebanon, is in reach.

US special envoy Amos Hochstein is in Israel today meeting separately with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz along with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, to discuss the ceasefire negotiations.

Hochstein held meetings with the Lebanese side in recent days, and said that "additional progress" had been made.

Under the potential ceasefire, the Lebanese Army would be responsible for preventing Hezbollah from re-establishing itself in southern Lebanon.

According to the defense official, if Israel sees Hezbollah attempting to rebuild infrastructure in southern Lebanon, it would notify the Lebanese Army via the US to act against the terror group. If no action is taken by the Lebanese Army, Israel reserves the right to act, according to the official.

The official says the IDF will also maintain the right to act to thwart any immediate threat, such as identifying Hezbollah operatives preparing to carry out an attack or a weapons shipment destined for the terror group.

Lebanese civilians will be able to return to their damaged villages in southern Lebanon under the potential agreement, and Israel does not plan to hold a security zone in southern Lebanon. Instead, Israel says it will act against any Hezbollah presence in southern Lebanon as necessary, either directly or by notifying the Lebanese Army via the US.

The UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL, will likely still have presence in southern Lebanon after a potential ceasefire is signed, though Israel does not see them as an important player in enforcing the removal of Hezbollah.

Note this man’s, the mayor of Dearborn MI, name!
That says everything!

Smotrich on the arrest warrants:

Israel must sever contact with the tribunal and take decisive measures against the factors that led to the opening of the procedure, led by the Palestinian Authority.

I call on the Prime Minister to finally implement the decision of the Cabinet that I led and to impose painful sanctions on the Authority and its leaders to the point of its collapse.

Prime Minister's Office: Israel rejects with disgust the absurd and false actions and charges against it by the International Criminal Court, which is a biased and discriminatory political body. The decision was made by a corrupt chief prosecutor trying to save his skin from serious accusations against him for sexual harassment, and by biased judges motivated by anti-Semitic hatred of Israel.

The president of the country in response to the issuance of the arrest warrants: "The absurd decision of the International Criminal Court, which was made in bad faith, turned universal justice into a universal joke. It ridiculed the sacrifice of all those who fought for justice - from the victory of the Allies over the Nazis until today.

Senator Lindsey Graham:

"The most radicalized population on the planet is young people in Gaza. From the time they are born to the time they die, they are taught to kill and hate the Jews."

EU Foreign Minister: Arrest warrants are not political, decision must be implemented

Channel 12 Israel: The Biden administration is currently withholding an order of 20,000 heavy MK84 bombs from Israel during a very critical time of war.

Senator Lindsey Graham to the ICC in The Hague: "The US Senate will act and impose sanctions on this irresponsible body. Senator Schumer should pass the bipartisan legislation that came from the House punishing the court for such outrage and President Biden should sign it. Now." Graham's words.

Documentation from the results of the attack in the Dachia district

Eliminated‼️

Five people are wounded, including one seriously, in the Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan area following a Hezbollah missile attack on central Israel, medics say.

Magen David Adom says it is taking a 54-year-old woman in serious condition, another person in moderate condition, and three others good condition to Beilinson Hospital.

The victims were all hit by shrapnel, MDA says.

The IDF says one missile was fired from Lebanon in the attack, which was intercepted by air defenses.

Fragments from the interception impacted between the two Tel Aviv suburbs, causing a fire and damage to surrounding buildings and vehicles.

Five people are wounded, including one seriously, in the Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan area following a Hezbollah missile attack on central Israel, medics say.

Magen David Adom says it is taking a 54-year-old woman in serious condition, another person in moderate condition, and three others good condition to Beilinson Hospital.

The victims were all hit by shrapnel, MDA says.

The IDF says one missile was fired from Lebanon in the attack, which was intercepted by air defenses.

Fragments from the interception impacted between the two Tel Aviv suburbs, causing a fire and damage to surrounding buildings and vehicles.

The IDF says one rocket launched from Lebanon at central Israel was intercepted by air defenses.

The impact in the Ramat Gan area was apparently shrapnel following the interception of the Hezbollah rocket, according to the military.

The IDF releases footage showing two Hamas operatives entering a tunnel shaft in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, before being targeted in an airstrike.

The two operatives were spotted by troops of the Kfir Brigade using a drone. The soldiers called in an airstrike against the area, killing the gunmen, according to the military.

The evening of the merger of the fighters of the Andassa Kravit 601 battalions with the 603

Can you imagine the audacity of the UNRWA?!?!

The US demands from Turkey: hand over the leaders of Hams who are in your country to us (Israel Hayom)

Biden: I ask everyone to increase the pressure on Hamas, which refuses the agreement.

Lebanon
Raising the Israeli flag on a pole erected by Hezbollah