The Knesset on Thursday approved a law that allows courts to sentence minors under the age of 14 convicted of terrorist offenses to prison terms.
This legislation marks a significant shift in Israel’s approach to juvenile justice, particularly in terrorism-related cases.
The Youth Bill (Adjudication, Punishment and Methods of Treatment) (Amendment No. 25—Temporary Provisions), 2024, was sponsored by members of the Otzma Yehudit and Likud parties. It passed with 55 votes in favor and 33 against.

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President-elect Donald Trump announced his administration’s first official appointment on Thursday, naming his new chief of staff, with further important positions expected to be filled in the “days and weeks ahead,” according to his team.
“There are some people that will be returning (from Trump’s first term),” senior advisor Jason Miller told Fox Business on Wednesday, adding, “And they’ll be some new people joining the mix.”
The transition process is being managed by Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, and Howard Lutnick, founder of brokerage firm Cantor Fitzgerald.
Here’s a look at several individuals who may join Trump’s new administration:

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Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu has officially selected Dr. Yechiel Leiter to serve as Israel’s new Ambassador to the United States, as confirmed in a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday.
Previously, Dr. Leiter worked closely with Netanyahu, serving as his chief of staff when Netanyahu was Finance Minister. He is set to assume his new position on January 10.
In November 2023, Leiter’s son, Major Moshe Yedidya, tragically lost his life while fighting in Gaza.
“Dr. Leiter has held senior roles in Israel’s public service, including serving as Deputy Director-General of the Education Ministry, Chief of Staff to the Finance Minister, and Acting Chairman of the Israel Ports Development & Assets Company,” the PMO’s statement noted.

Rav Gershon Ribner, rosh kollel of Kollel Nesivos Hatorah and son-in-law of Rav Shneur Kotler, has succeeded in applying classical Talmudical analysis and methodology to understanding all areas of Yiddishkeit, bringing out its profundity and sense.
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