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Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:58:40 GMTIsraeli man allegedly brutally murders wife with an axe in front of their four children
Police are still investigating the incident as of press time; however, the woman was allegedly beaten with an axe in her apartment in front of her four children.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:28:55 GMTIDF ends controversial Hebron operation after days of terror probe, forced evacuations
A petition alleges troops took over some homes and turned them into military positions, while demolishing civilian buildings and requiring traders to remove goods from their businesses.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:38:35 GMTCourt orders fraudulent 'rabbi,' wife to pay NIS 830,000 to woman in exploitation settlement
The lawsuit alleged that Elkariv exploited the distress of a mother of three, who transferred more than NIS 745,000 to the couple. A Petah Tikva court gave the settlement the force of a ruling.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:16:10 GMTAlbert Camus' classic existential novel 'The Stranger' receives a sleek, stunning cinematic update
The Stranger is a classic of modern French literature, and adapting it for the screen must have been daunting, but Ozon, an eclectic and often playful and original filmmaker who is up to the task.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 03:09:23 GMTIDF opens haredi winter recruitment as coalition talks tackle conscription
Dozens of haredi men began recruitment for IDF combat support roles as coalition talks continued amid disputes over the conscription bill.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:24:26 GMT'I don't know what came over me': Vandal leaves apology on altar of Maronite church in Nahariya
"We are waiting for the police to investigate," said Father Yosef Yaakov, adding that it was too early to determine whether the vandalism was motivated by religious hatred.
Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:31:48 GMTHaredi groom arrested days after wedding for evading draft, sentenced to 20 days in military prison
The arrest of a newlywed yeshiva student sparked outrage among haredi leaders, who demanded his release and accused Netanyahu of failing to resolve the haredi draft crisis.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:47:11 GMTPolice disperse protesters after demonstration turns violent in Jerusalem
The clashes with police broke out on Haim Bar-Lev Boulevard in Jerusalem, where protesters blocked traffic and confronted officers who had been called to the scene.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:13:06 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv captures Toto Cup, continues remarkable resurgence
Goals from Roie Alkukin, Omri Altman and Daniel Dappa put Hapoel 3-0 up before Dor Peretz’s double made for a nervy finish at Bloomfield Stadium.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:07:00 GMTZini clashes with Shin Bet officials over need to expand tools used in elections interference case
Shin Bet chief David Zini wants to expand the foreign election interference probe, but three senior officials oppose using additional methods, KAN reports.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 22:02:35 GMTFrom Milwaukee to Israel: A lifetime of Brewers fandom peaks with World Series title
A Milwaukee native who moved to Israel in 1993 watched the Brewers win their first World Series alongside his 86-year-old mother, who saw the Braves win it all in 1957.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 21:18:46 GMTFormer IDF chief Halevi says Oct. 7 was 'preventable,' but was not 'betrayal from within'
Former IDF chief of staff Halevi further stated that Israel should complete an investigation into the security failures surrounding the October 7 massacre as part of the national healing process.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:43:22 GMTHigh Court demands answers on safe return of displaced Palestinian Bedouin community
The conditional order concerns Ras Ein al-Auja, where residents still have not been able to return approximately nine months after leaving their homes due to settler violence in the Jordan Valley.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:34:37 GMTForeign interference suspicions don’t undermine election's integrity, CEC chief Sohlberg says
The Central Elections Committee chairman also stressed that nothing in his statement was intended to cast aspersions on the voting of the Arab community.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:11:23 GMTAt age 25: Olympic medalist Avishag Semberg retires
After a stellar career highlighted by an Olympic bronze in Tokyo, the taekwondo fighter who became one of Israel’s most beloved athletes will announce her retirement at a press conference.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:51:29 GMTIDF avoiding killing certain Hamas officials in Gaza over fear of civil order collapse
Military sources confirmed to Walla that the decision not to target Hamas municipal officials stems from a concern that killing them could lead to the collapse of governing institutions in Gaza.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:21:02 GMT'Deserves to die': Court charges man with incitement to kill Netanyahu, coalition figures
The indictment lists 21 posts published by the Ein Hahoresh man ahead of the Knesset election, including calls to behead Likud MK Almog Cohen.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:50:34 GMT‘I just felt like I needed to say something’: Boy George arrives in Israel
The singer spoke about his Jewish friends, his decision to speak out following October 7 and his song “We Will Dance Again.”
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:34:17 GMT'The most beautiful sight': Pilgrims reach Jerusalem's Old City after five-day journey from Jaffa
Pilgrims from Europe and Asia walked five days from Jaffa Port to Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate along the ‘Way to Jerusalem,’ a Tourism Ministry-backed bid to revive historic walking paths.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:43:34 GMTThird man sent to prison after stealing sound systems from murdered Nova festival victim
The stolen systems belonged to a company co-owned by Matan Lior and his business partner, Amitai Rahum. Lior was murdered at the festival after helping evacuate festival-goers under fire.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:16:44 GMTHigh Court approves demolition of Palestinian rocket suspect's home, rejects family's appeal
Writing the main opinion, Justice Yael Willner ruled that preparations for repeated rocket attacks posed exceptional danger, justifying the apartment's demolition despite the attack being thwarted.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:36:59 GMTPolice arrest two Rahat residents, confiscate one camel, after foiling Bedouin camel race plans
Camels were also spotted in the Bedouin city of Rahat on Election Day the week beforehand, as masked individuals riding on horses and camels through the city were seen waving flags and playing music.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:55:55 GMTNew academic plan expands support for reservist students, career soldiers for 2026-27 school year
The new plan allows alternative assessments in up to three courses, eases scholarship eligibility requirements, and offers accommodations for students whose studies were extended due to service.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:30:17 GMTShin Bet accused of coercing Gaza targets into deadly strikes to spare families - report
The outlet reportedly interviewed several Gazans whom it describes as "Palestinian faction activists," as well as their families, and they all had similar experiences.
Sun, 01 Nov 2026 07:37:03 GMTWATCH: Unlawful haredi protests ramp up near IDF recruitment center in Kiryat Ono
The protesters also tried to intimidate the new recruits arriving at the base, police added.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:52:11 GMTBoy George arrives in Israel ahead of two Tel Aviv concerts
Boy George will perform at Menora Mivtachim Arena on November 4, with special guest Ivri Lider. A second concert, on November 7, will be dedicated to the Nova community and their families.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:33:25 GMTHerzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses
JFNA established the Israel Small Business Loan Fund in the months following October 7, 2023, as part of its Israel Emergency Campaign, which ultimately raised more than $900m.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:45:23 GMTRamim Ridge declared closed military zone after unexploded ordnance reported
On Saturday, the IDF stated that the Military Police have secured the scene, and explosives disposal teams are currently working to neutralize the items.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:20:17 GMTThree arrested in West Bank after clash between Israelis, Palestinians as olive harvest continues
A security source confirmed that police officers and IDF soldiers were called to the scene, where they separated the two groups and arrested three suspects, who were taken in for questioning.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 18:08:55 GMTNoam Sheriff’s ‘Akdamot’: My work will survive
Ella Milch-Sheriff describes life with two composers under one roof and what the book leaves unsaid.