Articles by December, 2024

Authorities confirmed today that Kobi Yaakovi, the Prison Service Commissioner and former security secretary to National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, is under investigation on suspicion of obstruction of an investigation and breach of trust. The investigation has raised significant political tensions, with Ben-Gvir vocally defending Yaakovi and accusing the Israeli Attorney General’s office of a politically motivated attempt to undermine government policies

The announcement was made late on Wednesday evening, confirming that Svirsky's body had been recovered from the Gaza Strip and returned to Israel for burial. His parents, Orit and Rafi Svirsky, were among those murdered in the same Hamas attack on Kibbutz Be'eri

Demonstrations were held across Israel on Saturday evening, demanding the immediate return of the 100 hostages held by Hamas and protesting the government’s handling of the situation. Thousands gathered in various locations, including the Kidnappers' Square at the Tel Aviv Museum Plaza and Begin Street, where activists expressed outrage over the government’s failure to secure the release of hostages

The 54-year rule of the Assad family in Syria came to a dramatic end on Sunday night as rebel forces captured the capital, Damascus. Syrian Prime Minister Muhammad Razi al-Jalali confirmed the collapse of the regime, stating that he was prepared to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people. Two senior security sources reported that President Bashar al-Assad had fled the country, with his whereabouts unknown

Israel has launched a series of intense airstrikes throughout Syria, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing military operations aimed at neutralizing potential threats following the collapse of the Assad regime. According to Western intelligence sources, over 300 airstrikes have been carried out since the fall of the Syrian capital, Damascus, including extensive attacks on Syrian Air Force bases, military airports, and critical defense infrastructure

In a rare and contentious press conference on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a vehement attack on the country’s legal system, using the occasion to frame himself as a victim of political persecution. His remarks, made just hours before his highly anticipated testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, sought to rally his supporters by portraying the legal process as a “hunting expedition” against him

Unilever has announced a significant price increase for its chocolate products, set to take effect next month. The company cited a sharp rise in global cocoa prices as the driving force behind the price hike, with some products seeing an increase of up to 16%.

A tragic shooting attack on an Israeli civilian bus late Wednesday night left a 12-year-old boy dead and several others injured. The attack took place at the Al-Khader intersection in Gush Etzion, near the tunnel checkpoint in Jerusalem, as a terrorist fired 23 bullets at bus line 291 operated by the "Kavim" company

In his first public comments since the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem spoke on Saturday evening, addressing the Lebanese terrorist group's position amid recent regional developments. Qassem acknowledged that while Hezbollah has faced significant challenges, including the loss of its weapons supply route from Iran through Syria, the group remains resolute in its mission

Thousands of people took to the streets across Israel on Saturday night, demanding a comprehensive deal for the return of hostages held by Hamas, with some families accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to fulfill promises made during recent talks. Demonstrations were held in multiple cities, including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Beersheba, and the Galilee region, as protesters voiced frustration over what they see as political delays and partial agreements regarding the hostages