The following Hanukkah message has been released by President Donald Trump:"During this holiday season, the First Lady and I send our warmest greetings to the millions of Jewish people in the United States and around the world as they begin the celebration of Hanukkah.The candle-lighting tradition that began over 2,000 years ago is rooted in perseverance and faith&mdashtwo virtues that are indicative of the Jewish culture and the Jewish faith.This year"s observance of the Festival of Lights comes at a time when the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel has never been stronger.Over the next eight days, families and friends will gather to carry In the time-honored tradition of lighting the menorah. The First Lady and I wish you all a joyous celebration. Happy Hanukkah!"

US President delivers special message to the Jewish people ahead of Hanukkah holiday.

Prime Minister Netanyahu is likely to authorize transfer of recently arrive corona vaccines to hospitals next week according to a report from Channel 13 News.

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenzai has reacted enthusiastically to the normalization of diplomatic relations with Morocco."It's another great day for Israel diplomacy," Ashkenazi said. "We call upon more nations to join the circle of those who have already made peace with us."

National Hanukkah Menorah illuminated during a special ceremony In The Ellipse.

An 86-year-old blind man was attacked by Arabs upon leaving a synagogue in Nof HaGalil near the city of Nazareth.There were four attackers, two men and two women. One of the women was caught by police while the other three attackers escaped although it is believed that they were filmed In surveillance cameras in the area.The attack victim has been hospitalized.

9,468 citations have been issued since the beginning of the week for corona guideline violations.7,604 citations have been issued for not wearing a mask in a public area and 349 citations have been issued to businesses for non-compliance with corona guidelines.The remaining violations were issued to individuals who visited businesses that should have been closed or who left their residences beyond the permitted distance in areas where such movement has been restricted.

The Director General of the Health Ministry has stated that "most infections at the present time are occurring in areas designated as red or orange due to their infection rates.""All population sectors in these areas have experienced high infection rates," he added.