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Congressional candidate pledges to push US recognition of West Bank as part of Israel.
On West Bank visit, Brian Cole briefed by security officials who explained that a terrorist could hold a handheld rocket launcher and fire it directly over the Green Line; reaffirms Israel's right to defend itself
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | updated:01.04.26 09:41
[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bjdiiwwebl YNet]
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Palestinian sentenced to life for 2024 murder of Shoah survivor.
Terrorist Ibrahim Shalhob stabbed his victim in the upper body some 11 times while shouting “Allahu Akbar.”
JNS Staff.
(Jan. 4, 2026 / JNS)
The Tel Aviv District Court on Sunday sentenced a Palestinian terrorist to life in prison for the fatal stabbing of 83-year-old Ludmila Lipovsky outside her nursing home in the central city of Herzliya on Dec. 27, 2024.
Ibrahim Shalhob, from the Palestinian terrorist hotspot of Tulkarem in Samaria, stabbed his victim in the upper body approximately 11 times while exclaiming “Allahu Akbar,” the ruling stated.
Lipovsky, a Holocaust survivor, was evacuated in critical condition to Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center’s Ichilov Hospital, where she succumbed to her wounds. Armed guards from the Israel Postal Company’s Brink’s courier unit shot Shalhob, who was subsequently arrested by police.
Lipovsky’s family was awarded 258,000 shekels ($81,000) in damages, the most allowed, according to a report by the Ynet Hebrew outlet.
The terrorist had previously served jail time under administrative detention three times, most recently from June 2023 to June 2024.
The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) said that Shalhob was also a past informant, who was involved in “thwarting terrorist infrastructures in Judea and Samaria, was exposed and transferred for rehabilitation in Israel.”
[https://www.jns.org/palestinian-sentenced-to-life-for-2024-murder-of-shoah-survivor/ JNS]
Terrorist sentenced to life in prison for murder of 83-year-old Holocaust survivor.
The court also ordered him to pay the maximum compensation permitted by law - NIS 258,000 - to Lipovsky’s family.
By Sarah Ben-nun, January 4, 2026.
The Tel Aviv District Court on Sunday sentenced Ibrahim Shalhoub, 29, from the West Bank city of Tulkarm, to life imprisonment for the terror murder of Ludmila Lipovsky, an 83-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in Herzliya in December 2024.
Shalhoub pleaded guilty and was convicted of murder under aggravated circumstances as an act of terrorism, as well as unlawful possession of a knife.
The court also ordered him to pay the maximum compensation permitted by law - NIS 258,000 - to Lipovsky’s family.
According to the indictment and court findings, the attack took place on December 27, 2024, near a commercial area adjacent to an assisted-living complex in Herzliya.
Shalhoub had been living in Israel after being relocated from the West Bank following the exposure of his past cooperation with Israeli security authorities. The court noted that he was present in Israel lawfully when he carried out the attack.
'Exceptionally brutal' act of terror against defenseless woman.
In its sentencing decision, the court described the killing as an exceptionally brutal act of terror carried out against a defenseless elderly woman. Senior Judge Yaron Levy wrote that the offense gravely violated protected social values and was intended to terrorize the civilian population.
The ruling emphasized that the attack was committed during wartime, when Israel’s home front was under sustained threat. The court cited the broader social harm caused by such attacks, noting that beyond the murder itself, the act conveyed a message that no civilian or public space is safe.
During sentencing arguments, the prosecution sought a life sentence, stressing the severity of the attack and its timing. Prosecutor Hadas Forer Gafni told the court that the murder was carried out at a moment of heightened national anxiety, when Israel was facing attacks on multiple fronts.
“The horrifying murder was committed during a war, when fears are at their peak, and the state is under attack from every direction,” the prosecution said. “A terror attack of this kind in the heart of Herzliya is all the more severe.”
The court rejected defense arguments for leniency, finding no mitigating circumstances that could reduce Shalhoub’s culpability. In addition to the life sentence, the judges stressed the deterrent importance of imposing the harshest punishment available under Israeli law in cases of terror murder.
The sentence was handed down on Sunday, bringing the criminal proceedings to a close just over a year after the stabbing, which shocked residents of Herzliya and renewed public focus on lone-actor attacks carried out by individuals legally present inside Israel.
[https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-882255 JPost]
Life imprisonment for terrorist who murdered Ludmila Lipovsky in Herzliya attack in 2024
Roy Rubinstein | published:01.04.26 02:42
The Tel Aviv District Court sentenced Ibrahim Shalhoub from Tulkarem to life imprisonment for stabbing to death Ludmila Lipovsky (83) in an attack at a shopping center in Herzliya in December 2024. The court also ordered the terrorist to pay 258,000 shekels in compensation to the victim's family. In the sentencing, the judges wrote that Shalhoub "took advantage of his stay permit in Israel to carry out the attack, brutally assaulted the deceased and did not stop his actions until he was neutralized by two Israel Post security guards." The terrorist was previously an assistant to the security establishment.
[https://www.ynetnews.com/article/epvf8fjp5 YNet]
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Col. Richard Kemp: Israel's accomplishments in 2025 were extraordinary, confounded critics.
Former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan speaks with Arutz Sheva about Israel's successes and failures in 2025 and looks ahead to 2026.
Gary Willig.
Published: Jan 4, 2026, 7:46 AM (GMT+2)
Colonel Richard Kemp, the former commander of the British military forces in Afghanistan, spoke to Israel National News - Arutz Sheva about Israel's accomplishments in 2025 and the challenges it faces in 2026.
"Israel’s accomplishments in 2025 were extraordinary, and many of them confounded its critics as well as objective experts. Perhaps the most unexpected success - and a supremely important achievement - was the release of virtually all the hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu said he would get them back, and few believed him. Only one now remains, Ran Gvili, a heroic fighter killed defending his country on 7th October, and there is optimism that his corpse will be recovered," Col. Kemp stated.
He went on to listIsrael's accomplishments: "In Gaza, the courageous and hugely effective IDF decimated Hamas and forced them to cease fire, leaving them in control of less than half the Strip. This was achieved by fighting on the battlefield as well as the 12-day war against Iran and the strikes against Hamas leaders in Doha, both of which dramatically demoralised Hamas in Gaza and brought external pressure on them."
"The 12-day war itself was decisive. It effectively removed Iran’s nuclear weapons programme, degraded its air defences and ballistic missiles armoury and eliminated senior members of Tehran’s high command as well as key nuclear experts. With very limited damage against Israel, this war exposed Iran, a major regional power, as a paper tiger. That effect has played a significant role in the current uprisings in Iran. We don’t yet know whether this will lead to regime change but that is a distinct possibility given the intensity and spread of the protests.
"Last year, Israel also inflicted severe damage against the Houthis in response to terrorist aggression against Israeli territory and shipping.
On the northern front, "Israel has also built on its 2024 successes against Lebanese Hezballah, working to constrain their attempts to rebuild lost capability. And in Syria, a buffer zone has been created to protect the country as well as Syrian minorities against future threats, while at the same time working diplomatically to reduce the potential for aggression."
"Overall Israel’s military actions in 2025 have built on its successes in 2024, re-shaping the Middle East, reducing the threats against it and gaining increasing strength for itself. Despite a global campaign to undermine and delegitimise the country, Israel’s battlefield successes have been consolidated by a strengthened economy and some remarkable achievements in international trade including a multi-billion dollar gas deal with Egypt and significantly boosted arms sales with Germany and the UAE," he said.
He noted that "on top of all that, Israel’s historic recognition of Somaliland at the end of 2025 may have immense strategic benefits for Israel in the region."
According to Col. Kemp, the Trump Administration, which came into office in January 2025, deserves some of the credit for Israel's successes over the last year.
"The Trump Administration played a major role in Israel’s successes in 2025. It supplied vital munitions and military hardware, some of which had previously been hampered by the Biden Administration. Trump also provided essential diplomatic cover for Israel in a world characterised more by animosity than support for the Jewish state. Critically, Trump backed Israel’s defensive war against Iran, even putting his money where his mouth was by sending B2 bombers to bolster the assault on Iran’s war machine. Trump also leveraged Israel’s battlefield success in forcing through the Gaza ceasefire and enlisting the support of many international players, including countries like Turkey and Qatar which sided with Hamas against Israel," he said.
He added: "Despite the hopes and fake predictions of many journalists and so-called experts that the year would have seen a growing wedge between Trump and Netanyahu, there was not any significant daylight between the two. That itself was a remarkable achievement between two countries with very different national interests, achieved largely by the diplomatic skill of Netanyahu and his brilliant Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ron Dermer. The maintenance and development of the US-Israel strategic relationship in such difficult circumstances has perhaps been the shining light of diplomacy in 2025."
Despite Israel's successes over the last year, there were failures and setbacks on the international and diplomatic front. "In 2025 Israel has been unable to rally the support of many countries who should be her natural allies. That includes Britain, France, Australia and Canada, all of whom opted to turn their backs on Israel and reward Hamas terrorism by recognising a non-existent 'Palestinian state'. Each of these countries turned against Israel not because of foreign affairs but to satisfy elements of their anti-Israel domestic electorates."
"Likewise, the anti-Israel clamour in much of the international media, international bodies like the UN and so-called human rights groups has only grown in 2025, fed by a highly effective and long-standing political warfare campaign," Col. Kemp said.
Look ahead to 2026, Col. Kemp said: "In the coming year, Israel will have to disarm Hamas and remove them from control of Gaza. That should be the role of the International Stability Force under Trump’s peace plan. However, the prospects of any international forces confronting Hamas if they fail to voluntarily disarm are extremely slim."
"Likewise, Hezballah will have to be dealt with. Despite Israel’s efforts to contain them they continue to regenerate. Unless international pressure can prevail - which looks unlikely - Israel is likely to have to launch major operations against them in 2026.
"The Houthis remain a serious threat to Israel and global shipping. Again, in the absence of efffective international action, Israel is likely to have to return to the charge against the Houthis.
"Judea and Samaria remain volatile. So far, during this war, Israel has succeeded in preventing the major explosion there that many predicted and some malicious players have been working to ignite. That situation will remain extremely volatile in 2026.
"Turkey too represents an ongoing threat to Israel, with Erdogan’s imperialist ambitions in the region. In particular Turkish interference in Syria and Lebanon will need to be watched carefully this year, and countered when necessary.
"Depending on how the current protests develop in Iran, Israel, perhaps with US support, may also need to re-launch significant military operations there. It is possible the ayatollahs may attempt to rebuild their nuclear programme but probably the most urgent threat will come from current efforts to regenerate their ballistic missile arsenal.
He stated that "the challenges in 2026 will be many and serious but, going on the successes of 2025, we can be confident that Israel will again prevail, especially with the continued backing of President Trump."
While challenges remain, "there are also opportunities, including the potential for diplomatic normalisation with Islamic countries in the region and beyond, many of whom have been increasingly impressed by Israel’s actions since 7th October 2023. Of course, that runs counter to the predictions of many, especially those who wish Israel ill but do not understand regional dynamics."
"We can also expect Israel to build further on its economic success as well as its achievements in international trade, including arms sales," he added.
"European countries themselves should be looking at Israel as an exemplar, as they continue to grapple with dramatically growing internal problems, not least uncontrolled immigration, plus the threat from Russia. I’m not talking about copying Israel’s battlefield successes in 2025, but the national spirit in the country, especially among its young people, that has enabled them," Col. Kemp concluded.
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420347 INN]
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After Rafah crossing visit, Angelina Jolie prepares to leave Los Angeles.
The Hollywood actress has begun showing her home to potential buyers after deciding to leave the United States for Europe; her friend says she 'can’t get far enough away from the drama' and sees leaving as the only option
Inbal Hananel | updated:01.04.26 07:43
Over the past weekend, Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing as part of what was described as a “humanitarian tour” on behalf of Gaza residents. It is unfortunate she did not go a bit further and travel a few more miles to places such as Kibbutz Be’eri, or the site of the Nova music festival, to witness the atrocities committed there on October 7 — but that is a subject for another story.
[https://www.ynetnews.com/culture/lifestyle/article/rj80b0de11g YNet]
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Iranian woman appeals to PM for support of anti-regime protests.
Iranian woman urges PM Netanyahu to support growing protests against the Islamic Republic, as demonstrations spread across Iran amid a deepening economic crisis and increasing signs of pressure on the regime.
Israel National News.
Jan 4, 2026, 1:35 PM
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420363 INN]
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Newborn baby named after Bondi Beach victim.
Henry Amzalak was born eight days after the murder of his great-grandfather Tibor Weitzen at Bondi Beach.
Israel National News.
Jan 4, 2026, 1:27 PM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420360 INN]
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Rabbi Yehoshua Schmidt: 'I survived two attacks, the army found 28 bullets'.
Rabbi Yehoshua Schmidt praises Otzma Yehudit, backs death penalty bill, reflects war and the two terror attacks he survived and his son's injury in the war.
Dvir Amar.
Jan 4, 2026, 12:14 PM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420356 INN]
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Arabs pelt minibus with Israel children between Chomesh and Shavei Shomron.
Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of this terrorist activity.
Jan 4, 2026.
[https://www.jfeed.com/latest-news?highlight=36508 JFeed]
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Poor Qatarlson.
Tucker's 'Pro-Maduro' Rant Backfires Spectacularly | WATCH.
As Maduro chills in a NYC lockup (politely wishing "Happy New Year" on camera), this saga highlights MAGA's internal rifts: Hawks vs. isolationists, with Tucker's old words spoiling the party.
Jfeed Staff.
Jan 4, 2026 04:26
Just when you thought the dust was settling on President Trump's blockbuster capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro, an old clip from Tucker Carlson has resurfaced and boy, has it curdled. What was once a fiery foreign policy takedown is now being roasted online as a prime example of "aged like milk," with critics calling out the Fox alum for seemingly soft-pedaling a dictator who's now in U.S. cuffs on narco-terrorism charges.
[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/tucker-carlson-maduro-venezuela JFeed]
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It's always Israel.
"Zionist Tint:" Acting Venezuelan President Blames Israel for Maduro Arrest
Speaking in a televised address flanked by senior figures from the ruling elite, Rodríguez claimed the operation that transferred Maduro into U.S. custody was the work of “the Zionists." She offered no evidence to support the allegation.
Judah Pe'er.
Jan 4, 2026
[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/venezuela-blames-israel-maduro-arrest JFeed]
“Zionist Tint”: Maduro’s Regime Reverts to Antisemitic Panic Mode
The moment Nicolás Maduro fell into U.S. custody, Caracas reached for its oldest, ugliest weapon: blame the Jews.
In a deranged televised rant, Venezuela’s so-called “acting president” Delcy Rodríguez declared that “the Zionists” were behind Maduro’s arrest. No facts. No evidence. Just raw, reflexive antisemitism—the universal language of collapsing dictatorships and jihadist-aligned regimes.
This wasn’t a slip. It was a tell.
For years, Venezuela has functioned as an outpost of Iranian influence in the Western Hemisphere. Under Hugo Chávez, the regime handed out Venezuelan passports like party favors to Iranian operatives and Islamist extremists. Under Maduro, that infrastructure metastasized into a full-blown alliance: narco-state meets jihad-state.
Iranian propaganda outlet HispanTV still broadcasts freely from Venezuelan soil, spewing Tehran’s anti-Israel, anti-West poison across Latin America. Hezbollah financiers and facilitators—protected, laundered, and enabled by the regime—have operated with impunity. The Venezuela–Colombia border and Margarita Island have long been black holes of lawlessness where terror finance, drug trafficking, and Islamist logistics converge.
This is not about immigration. It is about terror networks with state protection.
Figures like Alex Saab, Hezbollah-linked money man and Maduro’s financial lifeline, expose the regime’s true nature: Venezuela is not merely corrupt—it is strategically aligned with Iran’s global jihadist project. When Rodríguez screams “Zionists,” she isn’t improvising. She’s signaling loyalty to Tehran and its proxies.
Blaming Israel is the last refuge of regimes that cannot explain reality. Maduro wasn’t “captured” by Zionists. He was caught because he ran a criminal enterprise masquerading as a government—propped up by Iran, sustained by Hezbollah cash, and addicted to antisemitic conspiracy theories.
The mask is off. Venezuela under Maduro isn’t just a failed state.
It’s an Iranian satellite, a jihadist safe haven, and an antisemitic propaganda hub—and now it’s panicking because accountability finally arrived.
[http://disq.us/p/34rjt4a at EoZ]
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Hezbollah's Real Estate Plot.
Hezbollah Planned to Take Over Kiryat Shmona from Within - Here's How.
Minister Wasserlauf reveals Hezbollah attempted to purchase apartments in Kiryat Shmona during war to control northern Israeli city from within. Shin Bet investigating.
Gila Isaacson.
Jan 4, 2026 10:34
Minister of the Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Yitzhak Wasserlauf claimed Sunday during a cabinet meeting that Hezbollah attempted to take control of the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona from within, by purchasing apartments in the city.
[https://www.jfeed.com/news-israel/hezbollah-kiryat-shmona-infiltration JFeed]
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Watch: Cheers for Bondi Beach heroes.
Ahmed Al-Ahmad, who tackled the terrorist at Bondi Beach, and Jewish teen Haya Dadon, who was shot while protecting two small children, were honored by thousands of spectators in Sydney stadium.
Nisan Tsur.
Jan 4, 2026, 2:44 PM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420368 INN]
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Watch: Chabad truck 'song-bombs' Mamdani press conference.
A Chabad truck playing the Hasidic song 'Hinei Ma Tov' passed by Zohran Mamdani's conference to announce members of his cabinet and other changes, bringing the proceedings to a breief halt.
Israel National News.
Jan 4, 2026, 5:15 PM
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420376 INN]
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Shocking footage: Infiltrator passes girl over security wall.
Suspect arrested on suspicion of smuggling illegal entrants through the separation barrier and abusing a minor.
Israel National News.
Jan 4, 2026, 4:11 PM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420372 INN]
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Collapse of narco-terror hub: Maduro's fall weakening Iran, Hezbollah's drug network - analysis.
Maduro’s removal and US oversight in Venezuela are already weakening Iran and Hezbollah’s South American foothold.
By Amichai Stein.
January 4, 2026..
Less than 48 hours after the US operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, his government is still functioning at this stage, his vice president is acting as head of state, and therefore, it is not yet clear what Venezuela’s relations with Iran and Hezbollah will look like in the new era.
That said, it is already evident that the fact that Maduro is no longer the country’s dictator, and that everything that happens in Venezuela from now on will be under American supervision, constitutes a severe blow to the operational base of Tehran and the Lebanese terrorist organization in South America.
[https://www.jpost.com/international/article-882288 JPost]
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Graham Joins Trey Gowdy to Discuss the Fall of Maduro, Protests in Iran & Legislative Goals for 2026.
USSenLindseyGraham. Jan 4,
2026.
... All right, chairman, let me span the globe with you. How do you see the protests that are unfolding in Iran? And is this an opportunity to rid the world of the single biggest sponsor of terrorism? Well, all the people who were protesting for the Palestinians, where are you today? Uh, standing behind the people of Iran are trying to throw over the Ayatollah, who's a religious Nazi, who who killed a 16-year-old girl for not wearing a head cover on a bus, who's tortured, raped, and maimed the population, who is the largest state sponsor of terrorism on the planet. The people are in open revolt. They've chosen not to live this way anymore...
[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-rCf-PeREHA on YouTube]
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Report: IRGC launches missile drills amid regional tensions.
IRGC launches missile and air‑defense drills across Iran amid concerns of possible escalation with Israel.
Elad Benari.
Jan 4, 2026, 11:38 PM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420395 INN]
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Anti-Semitism Strikes Again: The Chilling Message Left at the Brandenburg Commissioner’s Door.
German authorities are on high alert after a suspected arsonist set fire to the property of Brandenburg’s anti-Semitism commissioner, leaving behind a chilling symbol linked to the Hamas terrorist organization.
Eliana Fleming. Jan 4, 2026 17:15
A dangerous escalation in politically motivated violence has shaken the German state of Brandenburg following a targeted arson attack on the home of Andreas Büttner, the state's anti-Semitism commissioner. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, has drawn sharp condemnation from top government officials who view the act as a direct assault on democratic values and the fight against hate speech. Investigators are treating the case as a potential act of extremism, particularly after discovering a controversial symbol painted on the commissioner's front door, suggesting a clear connection to current global tensions and the ongoing war.
The fire broke out at approximately 3:40 a.m. in the town of Templin, located north of Berlin. Local police and fire departments were alerted to a blaze in a shed on Büttner’s property. While firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly and prevent the fire from spreading to the main residence, the psychological impact on the family has been profound. Büttner, who was inside the house with his family at the time, later expressed the gravity of the situation to local reporters. "My family was in the house at the time," Büttner said, adding that while they are physically unharmed, they are under the impression of a serious attack. He remained resolute in his professional mission, stating firmly, "I will not be intimidated by this."
Beyond the physical damage to the shed, investigators found an "anti-constitutional symbol" painted near the scene. Security sources confirmed that a red triangle was discovered on the front door of the main house. This specific symbol is frequently associated with Hamas, as the terrorist group uses the inverted red triangle in its propaganda videos and publications to mark Israeli targets. The presence of this mark has led the state’s security service to prioritize the investigation as a high level extremist crime.
The political leadership of Brandenburg has stood firmly behind Büttner. Premier Dietmar Woidke issued a statement emphasizing that extremism in any form has no place in their society, declaring that violence against people or property remains absolutely unacceptable. Interior Minister René Wilke echoed these sentiments, describing Büttner's work as a special service for the state and its people. As the manhunt for the perpetrators continues, the German government has vowed to maintain its support for officials tasked with protecting Jewish life and fighting anti-Semitism, despite the increasing risks of physical retaliation from radical groups.
[https://www.jfeed.com/news-world/brandenburg-antisemitism-commissioner-arson-attack JFeed]
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Eva Schloss, Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister, dies at 96.
Auschwitz survivor and Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss dies at 96. A leading Holocaust educator, she leaves behind a legacy of combating hatred and prejudice.
Israel National News.
Jan 5, 2026, 1:09 AM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420397 INN]
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What Britain’s silence on Iran’s protests says about its foreign policy priorities - analysis.
Why is there no statement about supporting regime change in Iran? And why are there no comments about the international law violations by the Iranian regime as it cracks down on protesters?
By Mathilda Heller.
January 5, 2026 00:24
"Starmer’s silence on Iran is shocking,” the UK’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel opined on Saturday, referring to a dramatic absence of commentary from British politicians and British media regarding the weeklong anti-regime protests in Iran.
“With Iran’s cruel authoritarian regime emboldened by its brutal crackdown of freedom and democracy advocates within the country, Britain stands in silence as we see the chilling images of protesters being silenced and young activists being detained,” she added.
[https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-882315 JPost]
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Report: Khamenei preparing to flee to Moscow if forces desert.
Western intelligence report says Ayatollah Khamenei has a secret plan to flee Tehran with close aides if Iran’s security forces falter, as nationwide protests and economic unrest intensify.
Israel National News.
Jan 5, 2026, 4:16 AM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420400 INN]
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London café fires barista after swastika‑shaped coffee incident.
Hampstead café fires a 19‑year‑old trainee barista after a Jewish customer received a cappuccino topped with cocoa powder resembling a swastika.
Israel National News.
Published: Jan 5, 2026, 5:22 AM (GMT+2)
[https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/420402 INN]
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