Police broke up a large ultra-Orthodox protest blocking Route 4 near Bnei Brak for hours, arresting three and reopening the road. The demonstration was sparked by the arrest of yeshiva students accused of evading conscription.

The attorney general has asked the High Court to freeze the closure of Army Radio until a final ruling is made, citing flaws in the government's decision. Petitions argue the move targets critical media, with a court hearing expected before the end of January.

Hezbollah's leader has accused Israel of failing to honor a ceasefire, as Lebanon prepares to disarm the group south of the Litani River. The Lebanese army says it is completing the first phase of its plan, while Hezbollah rejects further moves until Israel meets its commitments.

Israeli forces reportedly detained a militant from Gaza City during a covert search operation. The action is linked to efforts to recover Gvili, according to Palestinian sources.

Hezbollah's leader rejects disarmament, calling it an Israeli-American plan and insisting Lebanon should not act until Israel fulfills ceasefire commitments. The Lebanese military is moving forward with a phased disarmament plan amid ongoing tensions.

A dispute over flying foreign flags on public buildings has reignited debates about British identity and patriotism. The controversy highlights growing divisions over immigration and national values, with many associating flag displays with anti-migrant sentiment.

An Iranian hacker group claims to have breached the phone of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff, publishing alleged personal data and threatening further disclosures. The Prime Minister's Office disputes the nature of the breach, calling it a data leak. The incident follows a similar hack targeting former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.

Police say there is no connection between Haymanut Kasau's disappearance and a recent kidnapping attempt in Beersheba. The suspect in the Beersheba case remains in custody as the investigation continues.

A new report finds a rise in relocation requests from Israeli tech workers at multinational firms during the Gaza war. While most companies maintained or expanded operations, concerns remain about the long-term stability of Israel's tech sector.

Keir Starmer faces backlash after welcoming Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah, whose past social media posts included violent and antisemitic rhetoric. The government has condemned the posts, and critics are questioning how authorities failed to uncover them earlier.

Jonathan Guyer argued on MS NOW that Washington could learn from President Trump's unconventional foreign policy, despite its risks. The panel debated the merits and dangers of this approach as Trump prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for peace talks.

Animals have long been used in espionage, from camera-carrying pigeons to remote-controlled birds and robotic insects. While some projects have failed, others continue to push the boundaries of intelligence gathering. The use of animals and animal-inspired technology remains a controversial and evolving aspect of spycraft.