Data shows 151 soldiers died in the past year, with 21 suspected suicides and most cases showing no prior signs of distress. Other causes include operational activity, illness, accidents, and incidents during leave.

A Ukrainian farmer destroyed a 150-year-old Jewish cemetery by plowing the land, prompting a police investigation. Local historians and the Jewish community are calling for an urgent review of the incident.

The United States State Department has directed embassies in the Western Hemisphere to report on human rights violations tied to mass migration. The move aims to address abuses committed by criminal groups and urges regional cooperation to combat the crisis.

Gasoline prices in Israel will fall to NIS 6.85 per liter on January 1, reaching a two-year low. The decrease is due to global price drops, reduced demand, and currency changes.

The United States has sanctioned individuals and entities in Iran and Venezuela over networks supporting Iran's drone and missile programs. The measures target companies involved in weapons proliferation and aim to disrupt military cooperation between Tehran and Caracas.

Mona Seif, sister of Egyptian dissident Alaa Abd El-Fattah, praised Hamas militants after the October 2023 attacks on Israel, sparking political backlash. Both siblings have faced criticism for past social media posts, leading to calls for Abd El-Fattah's citizenship to be revoked. The government is now reviewing how his case was handled.

The United States has imposed sanctions on ten people and firms from Iran and Venezuela for allegedly aiding Iran's drone and missile programs. Officials say the measures aim to increase pressure on Iran and prevent the spread of dangerous weapons.

Lebanon's military received more weapons from the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp as part of efforts to disarm Palestinian camps. Fatah has surrendered arms, but other factions have declined, citing restrictions on refugees.

Syrian authorities arrested 21 people in Latakia after sectarian attacks and imposed a citywide curfew. Those detained are accused of inciting unrest and targeting security forces.

Tracy-Ann Oberman has criticized celebrities for supporting Palestine without full understanding, emphasizing her own informed perspective on the Middle East and antisemitism. She says her stance has earned her respect and more work, and recently returned to EastEnders for a special episode.

West Midlands Police apologised for wrongly claiming Birmingham's Jewish community supported a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans at a recent football match. The force admitted there was no documented evidence of such support, prompting a review of the decision-making process. The match passed without major incident, but scrutiny of the ban continues.

Michael shares his journey from Far Rockaway to Europe and Israel, highlighting his work in Jewish history and his resilience after becoming disabled during the pandemic.