Syrian security and US-led coalition forces capture ISIS’s Damascus governor, Taha al-Zoubi, after a lengthy surveillance mission near the Syrian capital.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar rejects Western criticism of new Judea and Samaria communities, notes Israel’s right to build in the region.

<p>MK Tzvi Sukkot responded to a <i>Channel 14</i> report about a meeting between Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek and the dismissed Military Advocate General, Yifat Tomer‑Yerushalmi, at her home.</p><p>“Every minute that the criminal Tomer‑Yerushalmi is not under arrest is another minute of obstructing what remains of this investigation. Sharon Afek, who was involved in overseeing the investigation, must himself be questioned this evening over this visit. This is the conduct of a criminal organization,” Sukkot said.</p>

<p>Saudi Arabia is continuing to harden its stance regarding a possible agreement with Israel, making clear to the Americans that Israel’s conduct in Syria is undermining the prospects for normalization between Riyadh and Jerusalem. At the same time, the kingdom’s demand remains in place that any progress toward an agreement be conditioned on a significant move to advance a two-state solution, according to Kan News.</p><p>A source within the Saudi royal household told Kan News that in recent days there has been a growing understanding that “Israel does not want a stable state in Syria, but rather a divided one.” The source added: “Normalization does relate to the Palestinian issue, but it appears that Israel now also wants to take southern Syria, which would also affect normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.”</p>

Last week we celebrated Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights - which is all about Miracles. Why are miracles so important? Watch and find out.

Thursday's warmer weather will pass by Friday as a weekend storm system approaches the Holy Land.

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How Americans in Israel can simplify US portfolios without dumbing them down.