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Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:06:34 GMT
New law expands rights for IDF widows & orphans
After years of advocacy, new legislation broadens recognition, financial support, and rehabilitation frameworks for widows, orphans, and families of fallen soldiers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:41:09 GMT
Israeli Space Week highlights Israel’s growing role in space sector
“The space industry is not only an engine of economic growth and vital to our security - it is our bridge to the future,” Gila Gamliel, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:59:52 GMT
Around 70,000 Gazans died in Israel-Hamas War, but none from starvation, IDF reports
Additionally, according to the IDF, throughout the war, 112,000 aid trucks were brought into Gaza, including 1,700,000 tons of food and 1,800,000 tents and tarpaulin covers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:44:45 GMT
'We need to let this fantasy dissipate': Former Mossad division head on disarming Hamas - interview
Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division in the Mossad, spoke with Arieh Eldad and Ron Kupman on 103FM about Hamas’s situation following the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:07:48 GMT
Netanyahu turned down 11 assassination plans against Sinwar in months before Oct. 7 - N12
According to N12, after seeing escalation from Gaza during the months before the attack, the Shin Bet notified Netanyahu 11 times that an effective assassination of Sinwar could be conducted.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:58:32 GMT
'I don’t know s***': Trump invites Vecna and Freddy Krueger to Board of Peace on Eretz Nehederet
As another day of tension over a possible US attack on Iran and Iran retaliation against Israel came to a close with no resolution, Eretz Nehederet, made fun of the absurdity of the situation.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:33:21 GMT
Netanyahu may attempt to 'sabotage' next elections, Golan warns
Golan urged a mass volunteer operation to safeguard ballot integrity, and said his party would assemble “eyes and ears in every polling station” and defend the Central Elections Committee.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:21:39 GMT
Extreme right-wing activists block car of former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak
Aharon Barak, a Holocaust survivor and former Supreme Court president, was harassed by right-wing activists in Tel Aviv, leading to public backlash and calls for police action.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:45:04 GMT
‘Reaching the finish line’: Controversial haredi draft bill advances for Knesset committee vote
The controversial haredi conscription bill has moved one step closer to a vote in the Knesset after significant progress in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:31:21 GMT
Supreme Court president warns attacks on judiciary threaten democratic order
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit warns Israel’s judiciary is under a "full-fledged attack," emphasizing the erosion of judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:44:01 GMT
Israeli forces demolish house of deceased hostage's sister amid family criticism
Israeli forces demolished the home of Youssef al-Ziadna’s sister, sparking backlash from the family, who accuse the government of insensitivity amid their mourning of loved ones taken by Hamas.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:08:03 GMT
Prosecution appeals sentence in killing of teen Lital Yael Melnick, seeks harsher conviction
The prosecution has appealed the sentence handed to Eduard Kachura, arguing that his actions in the death of Lital Melnick should be classified as reckless killing, not negligent homicide.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:48:14 GMT
Bismuth claims opposition MKs forced their way into his office
“A red line was crossed," Bismuth said, accusing the MKs of “bullying and vulgar behavior” and improperly attempting to photograph committee documents.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:51:45 GMT
Israel's budget deadline: What happens if Knesset cannot agree in time? - explainer
By law, failure to pass the budget by March 31 leads to an automatic collapse of the government and snap elections within about 90 days.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:29:11 GMT
Suspect in sex-trafficking case extradited from Serbia to Israel for questioning
Yosef Koperschmidt, a suspected member of a sex-trafficking network, has been extradited from Serbia to Israel and will be questioned by police in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:11:54 GMT
Netanyahu hosts leaders of Republika Srpska at Jerusalem office
Netanyahu conveyed appreciation for “their longstanding support for Israel and their firm stand against any manifestation of antisemitism.”

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:10:59 GMT
Knesset advances 2026 state budget in first reading amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
The Degel Hatorah faction within United Torah Judaism received a green light from spiritual leader Rabbi Dov Lando to vote in favor of the state budget, Lando's office said.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:13:42 GMT
IDF arrests 12, disperses Hebron clashes following reported assault, theft
An Israeli civilian and three Palestinians were wounded and evacuated for medical treatment, the military said. 

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:55:58 GMT
'False and ungrateful': Biden envoy Hochstein slams Netanyahu’s claim US embargo killed IDF troops
Netanyahu’s remarks were “not only decidedly false but also ungrateful to a US President and American people who saved Israel repeatedly at their most vulnerable moments,” Hochstein said.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:48:54 GMT
Gov’t boycott of Haaretz: A-G backs petitions, urges High Court to make order absolute
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara urges the High Court to block government actions against Haaretz, calling the measures unlawful and a threat to press freedom.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:04:58 GMT
Border Police neutralize suspect in possible terror stabbing near Jerusalem
Border Police identified the suspect approaching the checkpoint on foot from the West Bank, and pulled a knife on the officers, causing police to open fire and neutralize the suspect.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:23:02 GMT
Gov’t legitimacy, elections: High Court hears arguments on decision to shutter Army Radio
The government decided in December to close the 75-year-old military broadcaster, following a committee’s recommendation and months of pressure from Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:04:08 GMT
Ran Gvili's funeral procession in pictures: Last hostage heads to final rest as crowds line streets
The day that St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili received his proper funeral in Israel, more than two years after the October 7 massacre.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:14:37 GMT
WATCH: Final hostage Ran Gvili arrives in Negev hometown of Meitar for burial
Crowds are already lining the route from central Israel to the Gvili’s hometown of Meitar in the Negev.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:47:26 GMT
Baby dies at unlicensed Bnei Brak daycare, worker detained by police for further questioning
Israel Police launched an investigation at the location and collected evidence, while the daycare worker who was in charge of the baby was arrested for questioning.

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:35:24 GMT
Herzog announces visit to Australia, will meet Australian Jews, political leaders during trip
President Isaac Herzog will be traveling to Australia from February 8 to February 12, where he will meet with Jewish leaders, victims of the Bondi Beach massacre, and Australian politicians.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:36:34 GMT
Israel plans large camp for Palestinians in southern Gaza, retired general says
He does not speak on behalf of the IDF, which declined to comment. The Prime Minister's Office did not immediately provide comment on any plans to build a camp in Rafah.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:05:43 GMT
‘Hamnet’ is Oscar-bait about Shakespeare's free-spirited wife - review
Hamnet, which just opened in theaters around Israel, is a movie about William Shakespeare’s family that really wants to be about something else.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:50:43 GMT
Outcome of state budget vote uncertain amid coalition crisis over haredi draft
By law, if the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:32:14 GMT
Suspected terror infiltration determined false alarm, was Jordanian Border Police operation
The red alert in Paran was the result of Jordanian border police officers chasing criminals into Israeli territory.

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