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In a significant development, the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has been extended for the fifth day, leading to the release of abducted individuals, including a mother and her daughter. The release was part of negotiations involving high-ranking officials, including the heads of the Mossad and the CIA, who met with the Prime Minister of Qatar

In a highly anticipated turn of events, 12 Israeli hostages, including a 13-year-old girl, four boys, and seven women, have been released from captivity in Gaza. Families anxiously awaited their return for 54 days, enduring a nerve-wracking wait for messages that never arrived. The release marks a significant development in the ongoing hostage situation.

In a horrifying incident earlier today, two terrorists opened fire on civilians at a bus stop near the Givat Shaul intersection in Jerusalem, resulting in the death of three Israelis and injuring ten others. The attackers, identified as Murad and Ebrahim Namer, both residents of East Jerusalem aged 38 and 30, were swiftly neutralized by a combination of soldiers and a civilian present at the scene

In a joint announcement on Friday, the FBI, the U.S. Cyber and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Israel's National Cyber System revealed the identification of cyber activities linked to Iran, posing a significant threat to critical infrastructure, particularly water facilities

In response to heightened security concerns stemming from increased threats by Iran and Hamas, as well as a surge in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide, the National Security Headquarters has raised travel warnings for Israelis in 80 countries. Notably, Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, and Australia have been upgraded from level 1 to level 2, indicating an "occasional threat." South Africa, Eritrea, and select Asian countries now face a level 3 warning, signaling a "medium threat level" and advising against non-essential travel

IDF spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari reported significant progress in dismantling Hamas military capabilities, with a focus on the Khan Yunis Brigade. The IDF identified 138 abductees, one of whom is now labeled a kidnapper. Special documentation revealed senior Hamas officials eliminated during clashes, particularly in the Northern Gaza Brigade

In a UN Security Council session called for by the United Arab Emirates, a resolution proposing an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict faced a setback as the United States exercised its veto power. The resolution garnered support from 100 countries, with 13 out of 15 Security Council members voting in favor, the United Kingdom abstaining, and the U.S. casting a dissenting vote

In a press conference on Sunday, Accountant General Yehli Rotenberg disclosed that Israel is on track to end 2023 with the highest budget deficit in recent history, standing at 4% of the GDP. The announcement coincided with the release of state budget data for November, indicating an accumulated deficit of 3.4% of GDP, totaling NIS 62.3 billion

In a significant move, the government has given the green light to a comprehensive plan for the rehabilitation and development of settlements surrounding Gaza and Sderot. The strategic five-year plan, devised by the Takuma administration, addresses key areas such as education, infrastructure, business, and agriculture, with a budget exceeding NIS 18 billion

In a groundbreaking development today, the Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) finalized the sale of the Eshkol power station to "Dalia Energy" and George Horesh's "Union" group for an impressive NIS 9 billion. This marks one of the largest deals in the nation's economy, with the exact amount, 9,001,181,818 NIS, set to be transferred to the Electric Company upon the completion of the transaction, expected within the next 5-6 months