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IDF intercepts Houthi missile fired at Tel Aviv, Israel allegedly strikes Syria

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Soldiers from the IDF's 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon, December 15, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Soldiers from the IDF's 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon, December 15, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Houthis launch ballistic missile at Tel Aviv, surrounding areas from Yemen, IAF intercepts

The IDF added that the missile did not cross into Israeli territory, however, alerts sounded due to concerns over falling interception debris.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 An anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from Lebanon, near the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 22, 2024.  (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)
An anti-missile system fires interception missiles as rockets fired from Lebanon, near the Israeli border with Lebanon, October 22, 2024.
(photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

The IAF's 'Arrow' air defense system intercepted a missile that was launched from the Houthis in Yemen on Monday, which activated sirens in Tel Aviv, and surrounding areas, the military announced.

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DM Katz and Hamas: 'Closer than ever to reaching hostage deal'

"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the Hamas official said.

By SAM HALPERN, RAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH
 Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024 (photo credit: REUTERS/STOYAN NENOV)
Woman walks past a poster calling for the release of the hostages held by Hamas, in Tel Aviv, December 5, 2024
(photo credit: REUTERS/STOYAN NENOV)

A Gaza hostage deal and ceasefire is closer than it has ever been before, a senior Hamas official and Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Monday.

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Israel strikes weapon and missile depots in Syria - report

Al Mayadeen also claimed strikes had targeted the Syrian port city of Latakia, Hama and Deir el-Zor. 

By MAARIV, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 View of the explosions seen in Syria. December 15, 2024. (photo credit: via walla!)
View of the explosions seen in Syria. December 15, 2024.
(photo credit: via walla!)

Israel has reportedly carried out multiple strikes on missile and weapon depots in the Syrian port city of Tartus, located near the Lebanon-Syria border, Arab media outlets reported on Sunday night.

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'Every plane at risk': Jewish leaders warn of Oct. 7-like scenario in West Bank, Iranian expansion

Head of councils in the West Bank sent a letter demanding a shift in the strategic approach regarding the West Bank.

By EFRAT FORSHER
 A man walks with a weapon, amid clashes between Palestinian security forces and terrorists, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 15, 2024. (photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)
A man walks with a weapon, amid clashes between Palestinian security forces and terrorists, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 15, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/RANEEN SAWAFTA)

Leaders of Jewish communities in the West Bank have cautioned of an October 7-like scenario there amid information regarding Iran's attempts to establish a foothold there and the recent conflict that has arisen between Palestinian Authority forces and Hamas terrorists.

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Senior Hamas official: 'We're closer than ever to reaching a deal' - report

"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the official said.

By SAM HALPERN
 Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas. (Illustrative) (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT, REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)
Palestinian fighters from the armed wing of Hamas. (Illustrative)
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT, REUTERS/IBRAHEEM ABU MUSTAFA)

A Gaza hostage-ceasefire is closer than it has ever been before, a senior Hamas official told the Saudi news outlet Asharq on Monday.

"We are closer than ever to reaching a prisoner exchange deal and a ceasefire, provided that Netanyahu does not obstruct the agreement," the official reportedly said.

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Air force strikes Hamas terrorists operating in Gaza UNRWA school compound

The terrorists planned to carry out terror activities against IDF troops and the State of Israel from within the compound in the area. 

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
 An airstrike as seen from Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. July 29, 2024.  (photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM)
An airstrike as seen from Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip. July 29, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMED SALEM)

The Israel Air Force struck Hamas terrorists operating in a command and control center embedded in what had previously been the UNRWA "Sheikh Jamil School" in Khan Yunis on Sunday, the military said on Monday morning. 

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IDF intercepts drone from Yemen before it crossed into Israel

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 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
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An IDF missile boat intercepted a drone that was launched from Yemen, the military said Monday morning, adding that the drone had not crossed into Israeli territory. 

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Israel at war: What happened on day 436?

IDF confiscates 10,000 Hezbollah weapons across S. Lebanon • Military, Palestinians clash about whether killed Gazans were terrorists, civilians

By YONAH JEREMY BOB
Soldiers from the IDF's 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon, December 15, 2024. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
Soldiers from the IDF's 98th Division operate in southern Lebanon, December 15, 2024.
(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)

Ten weeks into the invasion of Lebanon and about three weeks into the ceasefire, the IDF said on Sunday that it confiscated over 10,000 Hezbollah weapons in a large number of different districts of southern Lebanon.

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Israel strikes weapon and missile depots in Syria - report

By MAARIV
 breaking news (photo credit: JPOST STAFF)
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Israel has reportedly carried out multiple strikes on missile and weapon depots in the Syrian port city of Tartus, according to Arab media networks on Sunday night.

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Netanyahu government approves plan to expand settlements in the Golan Heights

The decision, which was approved unanimously, came just days after the fall of the Assad regime and the IDF retaking the Syrian Hermon.

By SHIR PERETS
CLOUDS OVER a village on the Golan Heights (photo credit: REUTERS)
CLOUDS OVER a village on the Golan Heights
(photo credit: REUTERS)

The Israeli government unanimously approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's NIS 40 million plan to encourage demographic growth in the Golan Heights, the Prime Minister's Office announced on Sunday.

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What you need to know

  • Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
  • Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
  • 100 hostages remain in Gaza
  • 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says
  • The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30
  • The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.