Tech billionaire Elon Musk faced accusations of censorship Friday from fellow conservatives after several prominent right-wing accounts who had criticized Musk’s views on immigration said that they subsequently lost access to premium features on Musk’s social media app, X. At least 14 conservative accounts said late Thursday or Friday that X had revoked their blue verification badge, cutting them off from a variety of premium features, including the ability to monetize their accounts through subscriptions and advertising revenue-sharing, according to a review conducted by NBC News. Some accounts said the number of those affected was far higher.

IDF troops uncovered and destroyed a 100-meter-long tunnel and Hezbollah attack infrastructure in southern Lebanon, linked to the Radwan Forces. The operation, led by the 300th Brigade with engineering support, neutralized explosives and confiscated rifles, machine guns, anti-tank missiles, and observation systems. The tunnel connected to a Hezbollah command center equipped with rocket launchers used against Israel during the war. Nearby, troops found anti-tank missile stockpiles and heavy machine gun positions targeting IDF posts. All weapons and the tunnel were dismantled to eliminate the threat.

A single ticket sold in California won Friday’s $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the lottery announced Saturday morning. The winning ticket was sold at a Circle K (Sunshine Food and Gas) convenience store at 3505 Rhonda Road in Cottonwood, California, the California Lottery posted on X. The numbers drawn for Friday night’s jackpot were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55 and a MegaBall of 6 and a MegaPlier of 3x. This was the fifth-largest winning sum in the government-run game’s history.

Fascinating photo of the Belzer Rebbe in תשמ”ז. Seen next to him is his only child, Rav Aharon Rokeach.

CROWN HEIGHTS: A record large parade of 60 “Mitzvah Tanks” and over 350 Car Menorahs drove around New York City Thursday, the second night of Chanukah, sharing the light and joy of the holiday with hundreds of thousands. Video via COL @MendiK.770 Instagram

The IDF announced the conclusion of its operation at northern Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital and nearby areas, detaining 240 suspected Hamas operatives. Among those arrested were the hospital’s director and 15 individuals involved in the October 7, 2023, attack. The IDF stated the hospital had been repurposed as a Hamas stronghold and a refuge for militants, despite repeated warnings to avoid exploiting medical facilities for military activities.

President Biden still regrets dropping out of the 2024 presidential race last summer after mounting pressure from Democrats to step aside, according to a report. The president recently told people that he still believes he could have beaten Trump in the November election, despite his rough debate performance in June and his low approval numbers that forced him to leave the race, according to the Washington Post, citing people familiar with the conversations.  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the “tragic incident” involving the December 25 crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 near Aktau International Airport in Kazakhstan. The apology follows reports suggesting the aircraft was accidentally shot down by Russian air defenses during a Ukrainian drone attack.

A woman in her 70s was fatally stabbed in Herzliya on Friday morning. Despite efforts by paramedics and doctors at Ichilov Hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. Nearby security guards shot and neutralized the assailant, who was arrested after being wounded.