12 people were killed in a plane crash in a mountainous region in Costa Rica on Sunday. Among the victims were ten US tourists, including a family of five, and a cousin of former Costa Rican president Laura Chinchilla.

2018 is off to a rainy start in Israel. Israelis across the country celebrated the New Year last night despite the thunderstorms and low temperatures.

The members of a West Bank terror cell that was receiving instructions from a Hamas terrorist in Gaza have been arrested by Shin Bet and IDF forces. The terrorist in Gaza who was in contact with the terror cell was none other than Abdullah Arar, who was released from behind bars in Israel as part of

Iran has reportedly accused Israel, the US and their allies of inciting protesters against the regime amid continued unrest in the country. Iranian news outlets quoted President Hassan Rouhani claiming that Irans economy is strong and above the global average.

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In a televised speech for the new year, the North Korean leader said on Sunday that his warnings about Pyongyangs nuclear capabilities are not idle threats but “reality.” The leader also addressed South Korea in an appeasing tone and said he hoped for improved relations between the two countries.

The Likud Central Committee, the body that determines the movements current issues, voted in favor of the non-binding resolution to implement Israeli sovereignty in settlements in the West Bank. The vote urges the Israeli government to promote relevant legislation.

Six caregivers were arrested in central Israel for abuse suspicions. Israel Police said it found evidence of violence towards seniors, including hitting and hair pulling of mentally frail individuals.