IDAN KWELLER
Idan Kweller is the diplomatic correspondent for the Hebrew news site, Walla.
Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism after US capture
Orthodox Jewish judge to preside over Maduro's criminal proceedings in NY
CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says
Mamdani reverses antisemitism order defining anti-Zionism as hate
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani revoked an executive order adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, including provisions linking some anti-Zionist rhetoric to antisemitism.
Trump tells children, 'US military is tracking Santa' at NORAD's Christmas calls event
The event was centered on the NORAD Santa Tracker, which is conducted annually by the United States, commemorating 70 years since the first transmission in 1955.
While US sees Iran as 'destabilizing factor,' Trump using sanctions, not military force - official
“Iran’s destabilizing behavior threatens the national interests of the United States, and therefore President Trump has reinstated a policy of ‘maximum pressure,’" the official said.
Netanyahu to brief Trump on new plans to strike Iran in upcoming meeting, US officials say - report
PM reportedly set to brief Trump on Iran's ballistic missile program • Israeli diplomatic source: Contents of planned meeting will only be discussed during said meeting
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
UN General Assembly adopts resolution demanding Israel cooperate with UNRWA
A vote of 139 member nations passed the resolution. Only 12 countries voted against the resolution, and 19 others abstained.
Israel adopting messaging reforms, following Charlie Kirk's warning in final letter to Netanyahu
The initiative is expected to expand over the coming year, incorporating multiple languages, shorter digital content, and first-person testimonies.
US offered Hamas safe passage to return Hadar Goldin - report
Sources say Washington proposed safe passage for Hamas terrorists in Rafah in exchange for the return of Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains.
Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico contained, US official says
Mexican authorities thwarted an attempted attack on Ambassador Einat Kranz-Neiger.
Trump: 'Rogue elements, not Hamas leadership,' behind recent attack on IDF in Gaza
Vance also cautioned that “there is currently no existing security infrastructure to guarantee Hamas’s disarmament.”