Joint statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, following the Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral diplomatic summit in Jerusalem.

<p>Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz responded to the interview with the Prime Minister’s former adviser Eli Feldstein on Kan 11 News.</p><p>“The incident in which, from within the Prime Minister’s Office - the Holy of Holies of Israel’s security - information is traded and lies are spread for financial gain is not only a criminal matter; it is a severe security breach. The Prime Minister owes the public an explanation about everything he knew regarding what was happening in his office in the service of Qatar, and he must hand over all the information in his possession as early as tomorrow morning,” Gantz said.</p>

Police summoned two individuals for questioning after security footage and social media videos showed Hanukkah candles being intentionally extinguished at a Tel Aviv mall.

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.

Israel Police reveal Eli Feldstein updated Netanyahu advisor Yonatan Urich on pro-Qatar messaging during the war; Urich denies involvement.

Iran aiming for confrontation with Israel and US, Iranian citizens tell Channel 12 News.

In Reykjavik, Hanukkah offers a chance for Iceland’s tiny, isolated Jewish community to come together.

ADL details antisemitic remarks, extremist ties, and vetting concerns surrounding key transition appointments.