Israel News for 12-30-2025
News Update
Thankfully, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump seem to be on the same page regarding the need to disarm Hamas before rebuilding Gaza and the permissibility of striking Iran if it continues building up its ballistic missile arsenal. Trump made these points clear during their meeting yesterday at Mar-a-Lago. The US-Israel relationship is as solid as ever.
Shortly after the meeting, the Pentagon announced that Boeing has received an $8.6 billion contract to supply Israel with 25 new F‑15 fighter jets, with an option for 25 more. The new F‑15IA jets are to be equipped with the latest weapons systems, including advanced Israeli‑developed technologies, as well as enhancements designed to extend flight range, increase payload capacity and improve performance across a range of operational scenarios.
The U.N. Security Council held an emergency session over Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. [Yup, this is real!] US deputy ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce sharply criticized members of the UN Security Council, accusing them of applying “double standards” toward Israel. She said, “Israel has the right to recognize the independence of Somaliland,” and compared it to European countries recognizing “Palestine”.
Hundreds of police officers, yesterday, carried out what authorities described as a “full encirclement” of the Bedouin town of Tarabin in southern Israel, following unrest linked to vandalism and arson attacks in nearby Jewish communities. Police said the operation was carried out “with force and determination” to strengthen governance, enforce the rule of law and respond decisively to serious criminal activity. The heightened tensions followed the arrest on Saturday of three young men from Tarabin suspected of vandalizing property and setting vehicles on fire in the nearby Jewish communities of Givot Bar and Mishmar HaNegev. Additional residents were detained on suspicion of rioting and possession of stolen military weapons.
