Biblical Year 5786

December 31, 2025

Rain, snow, and flood risk: Severe winter storm starts tonight

A severe winter system is expected to begin tonight in the north and spread to the center. The peak will arrive on Thursday with up to 100mm of rain in the Gush Dan area and along the coast.  A winter storm is expected to reach Israel tonight (Wednesday), bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, snow on Mount Hermon, and a risk of flooding and flash floods.

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Mamdani appoints terrorist defender to NY chief council

The incoming mayor of New York has announced the appointment of attorney Ramzi Kassem as New York's legal counsel. Kassem, born in Syria, previously defended an al-Qaeda terrorist.

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UN blasts Israel’s anti-UNRWA legislation as 'outrageous'

The UN warns Israel’s new law targeting UNRWA could deprive millions of Palestinian Arabs of vital services.

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December 30, 2025

US envoy: Israel has full right to recognize Somaliland

At the UN Security Council, the US deputy envoy defends Israel’s right to recognize Somaliland and criticizes the Council’s double standards toward the Jewish state.

Retrieved December 30, 2025, from Israel News | Israel National News

 

Heavy rains expose Hamas terror tunnel near Gaza border

Heavy rains caused a ground collapse in northern Gaza, leading Golani Brigade troops to uncover a Hamas terror tunnel about 800 meters from the Israeli border that had previously gone undetected.

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Fleitz to Newsmax: Iran Still Wants to Destroy Israel

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Iran Threatens 'Harsh' Response to Any Aggression

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December 29, 2025

Historic change: Jews to be allowed at Joseph's Tomb even during daylight

Defense Minister Israel Katz approves Jewish visitors to Joseph's Tomb during daylight hours, in first since the year 2000.

Retrieved December 29, 2025, from Israel News | Israel National News

 

Report: Iran developing chemical, biological warheads for ballistic missiles

Efforts to develop unconventional warheads and optimize ballistic missiles to carry them have intensified in recent months, sources say.

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Zelenskyy: US Offers Ukraine 15-Year Security Guarantee as Part of Peace Plan

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Report: Soros family sent Letitia James over $71k in direct campaign donations since 2019

Retrieved December 29, 2025, from Report: Soros family sent Letitia James over $71k in direct campaign donations since 2019 – One America News Network