Absence of capable personnel to safeguard institutions after the Assad regime’s collapse has led to the mishandling of documents and potential criminal evidence that journalists, in a race for exclusives, have found in prisons and security branches

In largest strike so far, Israel hits Sanaa airport, disabling control tower and damaging aircraft, along with Hodeidah’s port and power stations; strikes coincide with Houthi leader's speech mocking Israeli deterrence

University of Michigan student government president Alifa Chowdhury removed alongside vice president after blocking funding to pressure university to cut ties with Israeli companies, supporting harassment of Jewish students and encouraging meeting disruptions

Rabbi Ariel Constantine talks about the light of Hanukkah amid difficult times in the State of Israel

Jamie Geller says some 400 children in three centers lack basic winter necessities like coats and gloves

Dr. Nir Boms says 'we need to put as much pressure as possible' on the Houthis and calls on incoming US administration to help

Minister of National Security announces that he prayed at the holy site in honor of the Hanukkah holiday, contrary to the status quo; Prime MInister's Office responds that there is 'no change in the status quo'; Minister has called for the establishment of a synagogue on the Mount 

 A draft report by the Ministry of Health, based on testimonies from hostages who were released or rescued from Gaza, describes the difficult time they spent in captivity and the consequences. The immune system weakened by the lack of food, the mental state deteriorated due to the abuse they experienced - and the fear of "immediate feeding syndrome after starvation" for hostages who return in the future