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Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:41:47 GMT
Two arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria
The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:18:12 GMT
Ben-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court
“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:39:43 GMT
Mandatory service extension will not solve army manpower crisis, head of IDF personnel warns
Bar Kalifa wrote that the extension of mandatory service approved by the Knesset plenum on Thursday “does not eliminate the need to expand the pool of draftees.”

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:45:42 GMT
Over 70 mayors, council leaders file petition against haredi draft exemption law
"Studying Torah is an important value in the Jewish people, but no less important than that is the value of preserving and defending the land," the petition explained.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:39:38 GMT
Tax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes
According to the police, the arrested suspects were thought to have granted around NIS 80 million in illegal tax returns in exchange for the bribes.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:51:16 GMT
Employee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report
Following the meeting with the mayor, the Tax Authority announced that operations in the city would resume.

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:39:56 GMT
Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out
Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment. 

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT
Diski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth
The delegation is part of the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2gether initiative and was made possible through the collaboration of community leaders and volunteers from both Israel and South Africa.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:09:36 GMT
Mac Tel Aviv claims Super Cup, Hap Tel Aviv beats Beitar
The Super Cup was presented by the League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon, together with Eldad Maman, a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:56:05 GMT
Transportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report
The Transportation Ministry, Israel Airports Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority will reportedly discuss the risks of flight cancellations caused by parked refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:06:44 GMT
New haredi party launches, aiming to secure spot in Knesset ahead of elections
The new ultra-Orthodox Haredi Public Party led by the deputy mayor of Beit Shemesh, Moti Leitner, launched on Sunday with a large-scale advertising campaign in major haredi cities.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:39:53 GMT
Hours after Iranian shrapnel lands in Israel, Zamir says IDF ready to strike back
IDF sources told The Jerusalem Post that the Sunday attack has shifted the military closer to war footing.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:56 GMT
Father sentenced to over 20 years for rape, sexual assault against toddler daughter, then-wife
The Central District Court in Lod sentenced the defendant to 20 years and three months in prison and ordered him to pay a total of NIS 150,000 in compensation to his former wife and their daughter.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:45:09 GMT
Likud panel votes to expand Netanyahu’s control over party list, wartime primary alternative
Likud’s Constitution Committee backed sweeping changes granting Netanyahu eight reserved list slots and authority to replace primaries with a wartime selection committee.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:43:14 GMT
IDF has killed at least around 420 Gazan terrorists since Oct. 2025 ceasefire, 'Post' learns
At least half of the Gazans killed in the past nine months are likely combatants.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:55 GMT
'Zero tolerance': Katz bans Omri Ronen from IDF service following reserve duty refusal remarks
Ronen, who joined The Democrats Party in February, is a leader of the Brothers and Sisters in Arms organization, having participated in protests against the government’s judicial reform. 

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:49 GMT
Far-right Nahala settler movement agrees not to enter Gaza, end march at lookout on border
The march, titled "Thousands march to Gaza," bears the slogan "After 21 years, we're returning home," referencing the 2005 disengagement from Gush Katif.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:45:46 GMT
Former Gaza hostage Luis Har reveals he discussed soccer, Messi with Hamas captors
Argentinian-Israeli Luis Har was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, 2023, and rescued in a military operation in Rafah after 129 days in captivity.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:47:20 GMT
Iron Dome shoots down Iranian missile fragments fired at Jordan
The IDF's Iron Dome intercepted fragments from Iranian missiles following an initial interception by the US's Aegis anti-missile system.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:33:55 GMT
Israel's $50 million influence campaign reaches beyond Iran ceasefire - report
As 69% of US adults hold an unfavorable opinion of the Israeli government, Israel has spent an all-time high on hasbara at roughly $730 million, over four times the sum allowed in 2025.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:27:07 GMT
American refueling tankers to be stationed in IDF bases, Ramon Airport as US reinforces Middle East
A senior security official said that as more US forces arrive in the region, coordination with the militaries will tighten, while the US military is also redeploying F-35 and F-15 aircraft and dozens

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:19:03 GMT
'Vamos Argentina': Netanyahu, top Israeli officials show support for Argentina in World Cup final
"Javier [Milei], you are a real friend, a great friend. We support you, we support Argentina, in so many ways, including tomorrow," said Prime Minister Netanyahu in a message shared on X.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:47:56 GMT
Japanika saga: Police arrest 28-year-old suspected of attempted arson on sushi chain's Haifa branch
Most recently, the investigation into the attacks on Japanika has expanded internationally, with the FBI and Romanian police now involved, N12 reported on Friday.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:26:35 GMT
Municipality is not 'modesty patrol': Bnei Brak councilman slams sidewalk gender segregation
About a week ago, the Bnei Brak municipality announced an unusual measure to separate men and women on sidewalks in the area surrounding the city’s event halls.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:24:39 GMT
A-G warns outgoing government against irreversible decisions before elections
The attorney-general cited concerns identified in High Court rulings that a government operating during an election period may prioritize “narrow party interests” over the public interest.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:21:26 GMT
'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support
Despite pressure from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel missed its place on the production line for an initial purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:14:19 GMT
Colombia withdraws from ICC case against Israel, promises new embassy in Jerusalem
The announcement, made by incoming Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriell, said that Colombia aims to restore the "historic ties with Israel," following the government of Gustavo Petro.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:59:10 GMT
Police probing reported price tag attack on Palestinian village, connection to Gilad Farm fire
Suspects set a vehicle on fire, graffitiing buildings, and damaging the door of a prayer building in the town, according to police. Ynet, however, reported that a mosque was set on fire.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:46:58 GMT
Smotrich announces expansion of West Bank's Highway 465, pushes for new level of 'safety, security'
"The doubling of this important road will create a completely different level of safety, security, and quality of life," said Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in a statement announcing the project.

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:02:20 GMT
Israel Securities Authority Chairman: “Regulation is stuck. The market and the public can't wait."
Sefi Zinger warned that delays in regulatory reform could come at a cost to investors and the wider public

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