Israel
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A painful reminder of the true meaning of Chanukah
December 16, 2025 — A painful reminder of the true meaning of Chanukah. The Bondi Beach massacre is the result of incitement rooted in demonization of Israel. The only response must be a defiant refusal to let the antisemites and their enablers prevail.
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Candle lightings nationwide on Hanukkahs first night honor final hostage Ran Gvili
December 15, 2025 — Candle lightings nationwide on Hanukkah’s first night honor final hostage Ran Gvili. PM, Herzog hold separate lightings with family of Gvili, whose body is held in Gaza; lighting with troops, IDF chief says military will not allow enemies to ‘build up’ capabilities
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Rare 1300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah uncovered on Temple Mount
December 15, 2025 — Rare 1,300-year-old lead pendant decorated with a menorah uncovered on Temple Mount. How did an ancient pendant made of cast lead, decorated on both sides with a seven-branched menorah, come to Jerusalem at a time when Jewish presence in the city was restricted?
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IDF strikes Hezbollah training camp
December 12, 2025 — IDF strikes Hezbollah training camp. The IDF struck a training compound on Friday morning used by Hezbollah’s Radwan Force (Hezbollah’s special operations unit) to train the organization’s terrorists.
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Snowstorm challenges troops but morale stays high on Hermon front
December 12, 2025 — Snowstorm challenges troops, but morale stays high on Hermon front. A reservist from Battalion 9300 serving in the Hermon sector says storm “Byron” has brought heavy snow and operational challenges, but reports strong morale among fighters keeping the northern border quiet.
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Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel
December 12, 2025 — Dozens rescued in severe flooding as Storm Byron wreaks havoc on Israel. At least 14 Israelis rescued from vehicles across Yavne • Two students injured as tree collapses at Rishon Lezion school • Netanya man found dead with severe hypothermia
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Jerusalem partners with NASA looks forward to first Israeli woman in space
December 12, 2025 — Jerusalem partners with NASA, looks forward to first Israeli woman in space. The deal will anchor joint projects with NASA until 2035, and is designed to expand already close cooperation on flagship projects.
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Eyeing defense cooperation Taiwans deputy FM made secret trip to Israel
December 12, 2025 — Eyeing defense cooperation, Taiwan’s deputy FM made secret trip to Israel. Sources tell Reuters that Francois Wu visited Israel recently, after Taipei’s FM said there is ‘mutual learning’ on defense matters between the countries; China ‘firmly objects’ to trip
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Poll 92 of secular Israelis light Hanukka candles
December 12, 2025 — Poll: 92% of secular Israelis light Hanukka candles. New poll reveals: Vast majority of secular Israelis light Hanukkah candles, attributing cultural and family values to the custom.
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Israeli study finds math in ancient Mesopotamian flower art
December 12, 2025 — Israeli study finds math in ancient Mesopotamian flower art. Hebrew University researchers uncovered 8,000-year-old pottery showing floral patterns built on precise geometric progressions.
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Israeli scientists develop method to accelerate carbon capture reducing industrial emissions
December 12, 2025 — Israeli scientists develop method to accelerate carbon capture, reducing industrial emissions. “The goal was to understand what’s really happening when carbonate rocks encounter high levels of carbon dioxide,” the study’s lead researcher explains.
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First material evidence of Judah Maccabees battlefield discovered near Jerusalem
December 12, 2025 — First material evidence of Judah Maccabee’s battlefield discovered near Jerusalem. The site is widely identified with the ancient village of Bet Zecharia, where the Seleucid army and the forces of Judah Maccabee clashed in what is known as the fifth Maccabean battle.
