<p>The IDF announced that following the sirens that sounded at 17:59 in Nirim and Ein HaShlosha, communities surrounding the Gaza Strip, one projectile that crossed into Israeli territory from Khan Yunis was intercepted by the IAF.</p>

Defense Minister Israel Katz made it clear that Hezbollah's firing of rockets at Mount Dov will be met with a harsh Israeli response. "What was will not be"

It is a great commandment from the Torah to save a person in danger. When it comes to saving all of Israel, it is a clear obligatory war. The commandment to study Torah does not override the commandment to enlist in the army but the discussion about the government’s survival is a different matter and coercive conscription is not feasible.

Sirens sounded in Nirim and Ein HaShlosha, communities surrounding the Gaza Strip

After confirmation that Omer, a lone soldier for Long Island, was killed on October 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral.

<p>The US Treasury and State Department said in a joint statement, "The United States welcomes the Government of Israel’s decision to approve a one-year extension of its indemnification for Israeli banks, which underpins correspondent banking relationships with Palestinian counterparts. Economic stability in the West Bank is essential for Israeli and Palestinian security, and correspondent banking is a key pillar of that economic stability. The United States appreciates the ongoing engagement with the Government of Israel and the Palestine Monetary Authority on this matter."</p>

<p>The IDF is currently striking terror targets in Lebanon. This follows Hezbollah's firing of 2 rockets at northern Israel this afternoon.</p>

US President-Elect issues warning to Hamas that there will be consequences if it does not free the 101 hostages still held in Gaza by the time he takes office next month.