The Times of Israel is liveblogging Wednesday’s events as they unfold.
Armed man arrested for planning attack on Florida AIPAC office
An armed man is arrested for planning to attack an AIPAC office in Florida.
The American pro-Israel lobby thanks the FBI for thwarting the attack.
“We take these threats very seriously and we are working closely with law enforcement concerning this matter,” AIPAC tells The Times of Israel.
“We will not be deterred by extremists in pursuing our mission to strengthen the relationship with America’s valued ally, Israel. We are deeply appreciative of the FBI’s work to stop this individual,” AIPAC says.
The FBI declines to comment.
Man killed in Ashdod car accident; road deaths in 2024 rose by 20% over 2023
A 67-year-old pedestrian is hit by a car in Ashdod and killed, the Magen David Adom ambulance service says, capping a lethal year on the roads.
He is the 435th person killed in traffic accidents in 2024 — a 20% increase over the previous year.
IDF: 2 rockets fired at Netivot, causing no injuries; 1 downed, 1 hits open area
Two rockets were launched from the central Gaza Strip at the southern Israeli city of Netivot a short while ago, the IDF says.
According to the military, one rocket was intercepted while the second struck an open area.
There are no reports of injuries in the attack, which has been claimed by Hamas.
As 2025 begins, Hamas fires rockets at southern Israel
Ushering in the new year, the Hamas terror group launches rockets from the Gaza Strip at southern Israel.
Sirens sound in Netivot and surrounding communities, located some 10 kilometers from Gaza.
Hamas takes responsibility for the fire, saying it targeted Netivot.
On New Year’s last year, the terror group fired at central Israel.