At a <i>JNS</i> event in Florida, PM Netanyahu says Israel is “stronger than ever,” urges Jews to “fight back” against antisemitism, and vows to return the last hostage from Gaza.

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his New Year’s address that the agreement to end the war with Russia is in advanced stages. He stated that agreement is “90% ready, there are still 10%.” Zelenskyy stressed that “the remaining 10% are essentially everything - they are what will determine the fate of peace, the fate of Ukraine, and the fate of Europe.”</p><p>The president also said, “Ukraine wants peace, but not at any price. We want an end to the war - but not the end of Ukraine.” He added, “We are very tired, but anyone who thinks we are ready to surrender is very mistaken.”</p>

<p>Russia’s air defense units shot down three Ukrainian drones overnight as they were heading toward Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. He added that specialist teams are examining fragments of the drones at the sites where they fell, and no casualties or damage were reported.</p><p>Following the incident, temporary restrictions were imposed on operations at Domodedovo Airport, as well as at additional airports in southern and central Russia, for a period of time.</p>

Palestinian Authority chairman marks 61 years since Fatah’s “revolution” and declares: Gaza will return to PA control; no Palestinian state will be established without it.

Suicide bomber kills one and wounds two in Aleppo. Syrian officials say the attacker likely had ISIS ties. No group has claimed responsibility.

Somaliland’s president plans an official visit to Israel to join the Abraham Accords and sign bilateral deals, days after Israel recognized Somaliland.

<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump at the New Year’s Eve party held at the president’s estate, Mar‑a‑Lago, on Wednesday night.</p><p>The two were seen together watching the fireworks display that took place at Mar‑a‑Lago as part of the festivities.</p><p>[twitter:2168349]</p>

Israel’s Ambassador meets Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi terrorists during the antisemitic attack that killed 15.