Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D) and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems delivered the first Iron Beam laser system to the IDF today at an official ceremony held at Rafael's headquarters in northern Israel.

The system, which proved its effectiveness in an extensive series of tests against various threats and successfully intercepted rockets, mortars, and UAVs, will be integrated into the IAF and incorporated into Israel’s multi-layered aerial defense array as a complementary capability to the Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and Arrow systems.

The Iron Beam system represents a global technological and engineering breakthrough - a high-power laser system designed to counter various aerial threats. The system features an advanced laser source and a unique electro-optical targeting system, enabling the interception of a wide range of targets at an enhanced operational range, with maximum precision and superior efficiency - all at a negligible marginal cost.

Hamas uses sexual violence as a weapon.

Testimony after testimony, the horror is being exposed.

Romi, Guy, Amit, Alon, Ilana, Rom, Dafna.

Each of these young women and men courageously testified about the repeated sexual violence they endured while being held hostage by Hamas.

These testimonies represent only a fraction of the sexual crimes Hamas committed - those from survivors who were able to come forward. On October 7, numerous victims were brutally raped and then murdered by Hamas terrorists.

All we hear is radio silence. Some of the most heart-wrenching testimony of the weaponization of rape by jihadists. And your local newspaper/radio/TV?
Nothing..

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange at record high. Outperforms global indexes, boosted by optimism over removal of Iranian threat & ceasefire in Gaza.

🇮🇱Open For Business👌🏽

https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-shares-break-record-highs-despite-war-outpacing-global-markets-in-2025/

Israeli Ambassador to UN Danny Danon:

"When the Somali regime, led by Siad Barre, committed a massacre against the people of Somaliland, the world was silent. But Israel was not silent.

In 1990, Israel’s then-ambassador to the UN, Yohanan Bein, sent a letter to the UN Security Council warning about the massacre committed by Somalia in the city of Hargeisa. Even when it was inconvenient and diplomatically costly, Israel chose what was right.

That is what moral leadership looks like."

What did you think "Globalize the Intifada" meant?
When these chants are tolerated, we are all threatened.

Statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump:

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Great meeting Deputy Leader of the Canadian Opposition and Conservative Party Melissa Lantsman in Jerusalem.

We discussed the Palestinian Authority's distorted ongoing policy of paying salaries to terrorists and their families.

We also spoke about the alarming rise in antisemitism around the world, and in Canada, and the need to unwaveringly combat it.

I thanked her for her friendship and support for Israel."

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar:

"Tammy Bruce, Deputy Representative of the US to the UN, exposes in a discussion on Somaliland the double standards and hypocrisy of the international community and the UN Security Council.

Other countries are allowed to recognize a state that does not exist. Israel is forbidden from recognizing even a real state.

Spoiler alert: no one will determine for Israel whom it may conduct diplomatic relations with."

Protecting Aid - Preventing Exploitation

As of January 1, 2026, international NGOs that did not renew their registration will no longer be allowed to operate.

Organizations were notified in March 2025, given nearly ten months to comply, and granted a good-faith extension allowing continued interim operations. Those that did not complete the process were informed that their authorization would end on January 1, 2026, with an orderly withdrawal required by March 1, 2026.

The registration requirement is aimed at preventing the involvement of terrorist elements and at safeguarding the integrity of humanitarian activity, as demonstrated in past cases.

Registration remains open, organizations may still apply and applications will continue to be reviewed and processed.

Most registered NGOs are operating in the Gaza strip and will continue to do so. The overall scope of humanitarian aid (approximately 99%) is not affected by this measure. Humanitarian assistance to Gaza continues uninterrupted through the UN, donor governments, the private sector, and more than 20 approved international organizations that completed the registration process.

The women were sexually assaulted. The men were sexually assaulted. Hamas is riddled with rapists.

On Oct. 7 they murdered 1,200 people. Then they tried to extinguish the souls of those hostages who survived. Israel and Israelis will recover with time. We’ll not forgive Hamas. Nor will we forget the silence of those who have not spoken out. Speak out - Hamas must go.

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Career Day: Palestinian Authority edition.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?

In November 2024 Gideon Sa'ar took responsibility as Israeli Foreign Minister, prioritizing bringing elected officials, journalists, clergy, academia and others who drive public discourse to Israel. People with audiences and supporters of multiple millions of people.

In 2025 Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs brought 6,500 of them to discover Israel and engage with Israelis. Israel as a destination is back.

Our 2025: Around the world. Around the clock. Watch.

A hostage was raped by her doctor. Another hostage, Noa Marciano, was murdered by a doctor who injected air into her veins. Both in Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza where International NGOs were operating at the time.

The idea that Israel will not do due diligence on employees of International NGOs is simply unacceptable. Get your act together, submit the application, provide requisite information and do the work you aspire to do.