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Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:26:26 GMTSenior Israeli official says 'UNRWA will no longer set foot in Gaza' despite ICJ ruling - KAN
Israel says it will not allow UNRWA to operate in Gaza despite an ICJ urging it to support UN relief efforts, citing past UN failures.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:23:44 GMTIDF trains for October 7-style Hezbollah attack from Lebanon in major northern border drill
Forces dealt with simulated attempted takeovers of additional northern communities, IDF facilities, and outposts along the border.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:52:59 GMTNetanyahu tells Smotrich he didn't want West Bank annexation pushed during Vance Israel visit - KAN
"When the vice president, Vance, is visiting here, you don’t stick a finger in his eye,” Netanyahu's office reportedly said in a message to Smotrich.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:40:53 GMTDruze reservist files lawsuit after being called ‘Nukhba Terrorist’ at IDF ceremony
“I was humiliated in front of everyone,” says a Druze reservist suing an IAF commander after being compared to a terrorist during a military event.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:13:34 GMTWave of West Bank settler violence during olive harvest risks wider flare up, officials warn
Officials warned that the growing violence between settlers and Palestinians could lead to a broader escalation.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 06:41:43 GMT'On the way to sovereignty': MKs react to preliminary passing of bill to annex Ma'aleh Adumim
The Knesset passed a preliminary vote to apply Israeli sovereignty in Ma’aleh Adumim, prompting praise from right-wing MKs and criticism from Washington, which warned it could threaten the Gaza deal.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:04:21 GMTIDF demolishes West Bank home of terrorist responsible for murder of Tzeela Gez
IDF forces demolished the home of Jamil Samara, a terrorist involved in the attack which killed Tzeela Gez in May.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 04:58:07 GMTIsraeli pop star remakes AI video with real footage of freed hostages
Pop star Yoni Bloch created an AI music video with scenes of Israeli hostages returning as a hopeful fantasy. Now the video is remade with real life scenes.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:53:56 GMTRubio: Knesset approval of Israeli sovereignty in West Bank threatens Gaza deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned that Israel’s plan to advance a bill applying sovereignty in the West Bank risks undermining the Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of his visit to Israel.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:31:10 GMTSenior haredi rabbi calls for widespread protest after unrest following arrests of draft dodgers
Three haredi protesters were arrested in Bnei Brak, while protesters in Jerusalem blocked a major road and the light rail tracks, throwing stones at passing vehicles, Israel Police confirmed.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:22:32 GMTIsraeli spy for Iran, Moti Maman, petitions court after moshav rejects his residency
Mordechai “Moti” Maman, currently serving ten years in prison for spying for Iran, has been trying to register as a resident of northern Israel moshav Bustan Hagalil.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:25:07 GMTEmperor Trump rules Israel on new Eretz Nehederet episode
The highlights of the season premiere of Eretz Nehederet were US President Donald Trump as a Roman emperor and Greta Thunberg disappointedly discovering there was actually a ceasefire.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:22:02 GMTJerusalem International Women’s Film Festival announces its lineup
The festival will be held October 27-31.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:21:40 GMTSamaria Film Festival goes global
The festival begins on November 5, with screenings at 20 locations.
Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:20:53 GMTAssaf Avidan goes orchestral with new show and album
the striking singer-songwriter is bringing his new and old music to Tel Aviv’s Cultural Center in January for a special show with the Jerusalem East & West Orchestra, conducted by Tom Cohen.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:49:32 GMTIOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:40:30 GMT'A friend to all': Slain Gaza hostage Tal Haimi laid to rest
His funeral was held with hundreds of people present at Kibbutz Nir Oz’s cemetery, after he was brought back as part of the Gaza hostage deal.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:21:48 GMT'We have a tough task ahead of us': JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families
During his meeting with Netanyahu, Vance assured that "America doesn't want Israel as a protectorate," while he also called the Gaza situation "very tough."
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:00:48 GMT'A clear violation of int’l law': Hamas decries Israeli bill proposing West Bank annexation
The statement calls the bill "to annex the West Bank and impose sovereignty over the so-called Ma'ale Adumim settlement" a "flagrant violation of all relevant international laws and resolutions."
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:33:59 GMTDruze Heritage Center inaugurated as donor urges repeal of Nation-State Law
Haim Saban, lead donor of the event, called to repeal the Nation-State Law whose lack of a constitutional equality clause has drawn criticism from Druze IDF members.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:10:17 GMTIOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:46:54 GMTMan opens fire outside Petah Tikva courthouse, police conduct search
No injuries have been reported, according to police.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:35:04 GMTHigh Court denies Urich’s request to demand prosecution detail his suspected ‘Qatargate’ charges
Urich is suspected of passing on information with the intent to harm state security and obstruct evidence.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:38:22 GMTTwo women, one lens
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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:28:17 GMTKnesset approves bill to apply Israeli sovereignty in the West Bank
According to the proposal, “the laws, judicial system, administration, and sovereignty of the State of Israel shall apply to all areas of settlement in Judea and Samaria.”
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:44:51 GMTIsraeli coalition lawmakers vote to topple state probe into October 7 failures
The vote tallied 4-6; those against the proposal for the commission of inquiry were all members of the coalition.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:06:17 GMTNetanyahu trial: Ministers urge Herzog to power against ‘society-splitting’ issue
The wording of the letter is careful in that it doesn't outright call for a pardon, but rather hints at Herzog's power to move the needle.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:31:08 GMTIDF kills Radwan force terrorist Issa Ahmad Karbala as Hezbollah seeks reestablishment
“The terrorist advanced the transfer of weapons in Lebanon and advanced terror attacks against the State of Israel,” the military stated.
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:31:08 GMTPM Benjamin Netanyahu stresses Israel not a US protectorate, JD Vance responds: 'We don't want one'
"We want Israel as an ally," Vance said, "and for the US to have less interest in the Middle East."
Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:27:43 GMTIran behind cyberattacks on Israeli hospitals, businesses, National Cyber Directorate warns
According to the directorate's investigation, the hackers used stolen information to gain access to the targeted systems.