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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Dec 25, 2025

Late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in an image released by the Department of Justice on Dec 19.

Israel to invest $140b in developing independent arms industry

Much of the military equipment used by the Israeli army currently comes from the United States.

Israel green lights contentious Oct 7 attack probe, families demand independent inquiry

Knesset member Naama Lazimi holds a banner reading "do not cover up", as she is escorted out by Knesset ushers during a debate on the Oct 7 investigation Bill on Dec 24.

Israel accuses Hamas of violating Gaza truce, says it will respond

Gaza’s health ministry says Israel has killed more than 400 people in the territory since the ceasefire went into effect.

Israel says it killed Hamas financial officer in Gaza

A Palestinian man on the rubble of destroyed buildings in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on Dec 13.

Israel extends power to ban broadcasts deemed harmful to security

Israel has announced the extension of a law allowing authorities to ban broadcast from any foreign media deemed harmful.

Israel defence minister vows to stay in Gaza, establish outposts

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote on X: "Everyone who took part in the October 7 massacre will be held fully accountable".

Netanyahu vows independence of commission of inquiry into Oct 7

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has never admitted responsibility for any of the decisions that led to the Oct 7 attack, despite repeated calls from the opposition to do so.

Netanyahu government moves to shut down Israel’s Army Radio station

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the plenum of the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem, November 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun/File Photo

Israeli military says it is examining killing of Palestinian teen in West Bank

Palestinian officials said the teen was shot and killed on Dec 20 in the West Bank town of Qabatiya (above), during a raid by the Israeli military.

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