Report says IDF Northern Command chief doubts ceasefire's initial phase will be fulfilled at all; cabinet sources reportedly say IDF may not leave Lebanon 'for many years'

While Witkoff says progress made in Doha, Hamas stands by demand for permanent end to war, which Israel rejects; president-elect: 'It won't be good for anyone' if no deal by Jan. 20

Senior diplomat says some dozen cases never went anywhere, blames 'propaganda activity' after reserve soldier on holiday in Brazil forced to flee the country over investigation

After scrutiny from pro-Israel groups, Morningstar says situation too complicated, won't advise on any ‘contiguous territorial disputes’; watchdogs, investors pan 'mystifying' move

The tenuous Hezbollah ceasefire is still in place as Hanita and Rosh Hanikra residents make rare visits to their homes to salvage what few belongings are not shattered

US to shift some military aid from Egypt to Lebanon as truce holds between IDF and Iran-backed terror group * US antisemitism envoy to visit Israel later this week

Jewish groups denounce Ice Hockey Australia over decision to drop hosting duties, which comes as the country grapples with a recent surge in antisemitic attacks

In newly released December court transcript, attorney says Feldstein 'whispered in PM's ear' he was going to leak top secret material to press, likely worked on PM's instructions