While Netanyahu's efforts to build on Abraham Accords with Gulf states seem set to continue unabated, relations with Palestinians expected to further sour, especially with openly hostile Ben-Gvir and Smotrich wielding much sway over settlement policy

Moti Cohen calls police on group of youths trying to catch a free ride; one of teens tries to escape and clobbers him over the head, leaving 67-year-old with gushing head wound

Dr. Ido Hebroni says his interest in blacksmithing behind reconstruction of ancient menorah using the same materials and forging techniques used by the Jews during their revolt against the Greeks

PM-elect had until midnight to inform Herzog that he got the votes needed to form a new coalition; new government must be sworn by January 2

Ukrainian president addresses a joint Congress session, saying the money his country is set to receive from the U.S is not charity, but an 'investment in global security and democracy'

Pontiff expresses deep solidarity with families and suffering of mothers, promises to work with governments and religious leaders for return of captives

Hanukkah encompasses many traditions, including the story of the oil that lasted eight days, the lighting of the hanukkiyah, gorging yourself on potato Latkes and sufganiyot, and spinning the dreidel to gamble on candies and coins