Shabbat service live-streamed from Texas synagogue draws thousands of viewers during hostage situation.

Authorities say gunman who held four hostage in Dallas-area synagogue was 44-year-old UK man.

A survey by Midgam Consulting conducted for Channel 12 News shows that 51% of Israelis oppose the State Attorney's Office's plea deal with opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu.39% said that if Netanyahu reached an agreement and left the political system, they would prefer the current government to continue in office, 28% were in favor of going to the polls in such a situation, and 24% support the formation of an alternative Likud-led government.

Opposition Leader's wife reportedly objects to possible plea bargain, refuses to accept his departure from politics.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, today (Sunday, 16 January 2022), following the incident at the Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville.Prime Minister Bennett thanked Gov. Abbott for the determined and professional action by the law enforcement authorities in his state, which brought the incident to a peaceful conclusion.Prime Minister Bennett said that the citizens of Israel anxiously monitored the events, and woke up to the good news that the incident was over without injury. The Prime Minister also thanked the Governor for his steadfast solidarity with the Jewish community in Colleyville in particular and in Texas as a whole, his support for Israel, and his fight against antisemitism and the BDS movement.Prime Minister Bennett invited Governor Abbott to visit Israel and the two men agreed to be in contact as necessary.

Right-wing protestors have appealed for Rabbinical support at more than Ine hundred planned demonstrations In Tuesday night.

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke tonight (Sunday, January 16, 2022) with Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Congregation Beth Israel, Colleyville, Texas.Prime Minister Bennett expressed his solidarity and support following the hostage incident that took place overnight.Rabbi Cytron-Walker shared with the Prime Minister his harrowing account of the incident, the courageous rescue by law enforcement teams, and the resilience of his Jewish community.Prime Minister Bennett assured him that "I was so relieved to hear that you and the other hostages are safe and sound. Your leadership in this time of crisis was admirable. Israel stands united with the Jewish community in Colleyville. I was praying here for your safety together with the rest of Israel and we are so relieved that you"re ok. Please send strength to your congregation. We are brothers."

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tweeted about the recent hostage situation in a Texas synagogue, commenting "We stand in solidarity with Congregation Beth Israel and the entire Jewish community in striving for a day when attending a synagogue need not be an act of courage. Working with the international community, we will continue to lead the fight against antisemitism."