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- Spanish Jews file complaint over digital map labeling Israel-linked and Jewish businessesby Miriam Metzinger on January 4, 2026 at 9:08 pm
The map did not differentiate between Jewish-owned local shops, communal institutions, Israeli firms, and multinational companies operating in Israel. The post Spanish Jews file complaint over digital map labeling Israel-linked and Jewish businesses appeared first on World Israel News.
- Iranian regime enters ‘survival mode’ as protests intensifyby Yoel Stavsky on January 4, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Senior figures in Tehran have privately conceded that the leadership lacks a coherent strategy to stabilize the situation. The post Iranian regime enters ‘survival mode’ as protests intensify appeared first on World Israel News.
- Syria and Israel to restart security talks after two-month delayby Miriam Metzinger on January 4, 2026 at 8:46 pm
According to Axios, the renewed diplomatic push came at the direct initiative of Donald Trump, who urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reopen the channel. The post Syria and Israel to restart security talks after two-month delay appeared first on World Israel News.
- Brandenburg, Germany, antisemitism commissioner’s home targeted in suspected arson attackby Miriam Metzinger on January 4, 2026 at 8:08 pm
Büttner thanked local police and emergency responders, noting that while no one was hurt, the incident carries a serious emotional impact. The post Brandenburg, Germany, antisemitism commissioner’s home targeted in suspected arson attack appeared first on World Israel News.
- Israeli security forces launch manhunt after ramming attack of 13-year-old near Ateretby Miriam Metzinger on January 4, 2026 at 7:32 pm
The victim was reported to be in good condition after receiving treatment at the scene and during transport. The Magen David Adom later confirmed the injury was minor. The post Israeli security forces launch manhunt after ramming attack of 13-year-old near Ateret appeared first on World Israel News.
- Dagan: Rename COGAT to Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samariaby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 6:30 pm
The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is a unit of the Defense Ministry that oversees civilian and humanitarian affairs and liaises with Palestinians. The post Dagan: Rename COGAT to Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samaria appeared first on World Israel News.
- How Venezuela became sanctuary for Islamic terrorby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 6:15 pm
The United States framed the action as a law‑enforcement and security necessity against narco‑terrorism and corruption, not mere regime change. The post How Venezuela became sanctuary for Islamic terror appeared first on World Israel News.
- WATCH: Mamdani quickly backs off tough talk on Maduro – ‘This is a federal action’by Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani walked back his harsh criticism of the arrest of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, conceding it was a federal action beyond his authority. The post WATCH: Mamdani quickly backs off tough talk on Maduro – ‘This is a federal action’ appeared first on World […]
- Former Shin Bet informant gets life sentence for killing elderly Holocaust survivorby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 5:45 pm
The Tel Aviv District Court also ordered Shalhoub to pay NIS 258,000 ($81,000) to Lipovsky’s family. The post Former Shin Bet informant gets life sentence for killing elderly Holocaust survivor appeared first on World Israel News.
- Jewish teen sisters among dead after Swiss New Year’s bar inferno, negligence probe launchedby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 5:30 pm
There is also continuing concern for another teenage girl, Charlotte Needham/Niddam, described in multiple reports as an Israeli citizen with additional citizenship. The post Jewish teen sisters among dead after Swiss New Year’s bar inferno, negligence probe launched appeared first on World […]
- WATCH: IDF destroys 2-km tunnel in northern Gazaby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 5:15 pm
After two years of war, the IDF is still uncovering Hamas tunnel networks and has recently destroyed a two-kilometer attack tunnel in northern Gaza. The post WATCH: IDF destroys 2-km tunnel in northern Gaza appeared first on World Israel News.
- For Hamas to disarm, Trump must forget about all of its supportersby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm
Hamas's recalcitrance on the disarmament issue, moreover, has been reinforced by the support it has received from its backers in Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Iran to ignore the Trump administration's disarmament demand. The post For Hamas to disarm, Trump must forget about all of its supporters […]
- Israel’s Peru envoy named nonresident ambassador to Boliviaby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 4:45 pm
Sa’ar spoke with Bolivia’s center-right president, Rodrigo Paz, the day after his election in October, in one of the new leader’s first diplomatic calls. The post Israel’s Peru envoy named nonresident ambassador to Bolivia appeared first on World Israel News.
- WATCH: Palestinian arrested for smuggling child over separation barrierby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 4:30 pm
Israeli security forces arrested a 29-year-old suspect in the Ramallah area after he was filmed hoisting a young girl over the Jerusalem separation barrier with a rope. The post WATCH: Palestinian arrested for smuggling child over separation barrier appeared first on World Israel News.
- Israeli professor pushes petition calling for arch-terrorist’s release – and accidentally emails it to studentsby David Rosenberg on January 4, 2026 at 3:19 pm
University professor compares Palestinian terrorist who masterminded deadly attacks on Israelis to Nelson Mandela, pushes petition calling on President Trump to pressure Israel to free him. The post Israeli professor pushes petition calling for arch-terrorist’s release – and accidentally emails […]
- WATCH: Bondi Beach heroes receive standing ovation at cricket matchby Yossi Licht on January 4, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Tens of thousands of fans at the Australia-England cricket match in Sydney gave a standing ovation to Bondi Beach heroes Ahmed al-Ahmed and Haya Dadon, honoring their bravery and the 15 lives lost in the Chanukah massacre. The post WATCH: Bondi Beach heroes receive standing ovation at cricket match […]


















