Israeli emigration soars by 42% as returnee numbers drop, signaling a troubling shift in migration patterns; The Shoresh report urges immediate action to address socio-economic and political factors driving citizens away amid ongoing national crises 

Yair Netanyahu slams Shin Bet in a series of tweets after news broke that his father's close allies in the Prime Minister's Office were under investigation for security violation; 'They fabricated the whole thing' to hide the military junta's Oct. 7 failings 

The IDF reveals a decline of about 15-25 percent in reservists showing up when called for duty in Gaza and in the north, affecting  operational decisions while coalition pushes bill exempting Haredi men from service 

ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's engagement of Bindmans, a law firm linked to Palestinian advocacy, raises conflict of interest concerns, potentially undermining his impartiality in pursuing arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant; He's already under investigation for sexual harassment, which is blamed on Israel

Rockets caused damage to property and vehicles and scored direct hit to bus stop, 4 injured; Most were intercepted; Hezbollah claims 2 ballistic missiles among the launches

After congratulating President-elect Trump for his victory, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich lays the  groundwork for West Bank annexation in 2025: 'The year 2025 will be the year of sovereignty for Judea and Samaria'

 Simcha Rothman and Yulia Malinovsky propose bill to establish special tribunal for prosecuting Nukhba terrorists involved in Hamas massacre, addressing legal and diplomatic obstacles with focus on justice for victims and national security

Drafts exchanged between Jerusalem, US envoy Hochstein and Lebanon PM Mikati; Security cabinet convenes to discuss potential deal