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Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:54:09 GMTState to High Court: Education data on haredi core studies incomplete, disputes A-G’s framing
At the January hearing, the High Court ordered the state to submit all documents in its possession relating to core-curriculum instruction in the networks.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:20:41 GMTIDF destroys over 100 m. long tunnel in Khan Yunis, discovers living quarters, dozens of weapons
The weapons found included approximately 45 grenades and 35 cartridges, ten Kalashnikov-type rifles, RPG rockets and launchers, about 10 explosives, and six vests.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:33:59 GMTHanoi-Jerusalem ties at a high as Vietnam eyes Israel’s high-tech sector - interview
Israeli ambassador Yaron Mayer told the ‘Post’ that Jerusalem-Hanoi relations were at an all-time high.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:00:05 GMTIsrael Police arrest brother of terrorist for driving stolen vehicle while wearing IDF uniform
Israel Police also revealed that the suspect is the brother of a terrorist who carried out a deadly shooting attack in the West Bank in 2002, in which 11 Israelis were murdered.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:21:49 GMTGaza's Rafah crossing reopens for first time in a year to pedestrians only
Only a handful of crossings are expected on Sunday, according to Walla, allowing operators to ensure that all identification screening systems are functioning properly.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:05:13 GMTIDF observers forced to endure harassment, poor conditions - report
Lack of sleep, according to the report, is the biggest problem that the observers, who are predominantly women, currently face.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 03:58:48 GMTPolice called to extract haredi soldier from Jerusalem anti-draft protest
According to Israel Police, the IDF soldier was caught up in one of the haredi anti-drafting protests in Jerusalem, and was surrounded and attacked by "400 extremist protesters."
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 02:59:38 GMT'Operation New Order': Border Police deployed to Beersheba to combat gang violence - report
This marks the second phase of Operation New Order, which is focused on fighting crime in Israel's southern communities and among the Bedouin people in the Negev desert.
Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:21:30 GMTExtreme right-wing activists block car of former Prime Minister Ehud Barak
Mordechai David, 26, was identified as an activist at the scene after he was seen taking the same actions against former Supreme Court president Aharon Barak on Wednesday.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:11:30 GMTLikud Party accuses A-G, police of being 'deep state,' conducting 'illegal, targeted witch hunt'
The statement claimed that members of “the Israeli deep state and its operatives” are attempting to intimidate Likud ministers, Knesset members, and senior officials.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 21:55:28 GMTTens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv over violence in Arab society, call for government action
Demonstrators waved black flags and held signs reading “Stop the war of crime,” “We are with you, you are not alone,” and “This isn’t helplessness, it’s policy.”
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:02:08 GMTGal Hirsch: 'Hamas planned to hold Israeli hostages for 10 years' - interview
In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch described the complexity of Israeli hostage rescue operations, his involvement in negotiations, and Hamas terror tactics.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 17:08:03 GMT‘Unacceptable situation': Herzog calls on leaders to tackle record high Arab-sector murder toll
Following a deadly year for Arab society, President Herzog visits Sakhnin, calling for unity, determination, and decisive action to fight crime and ensure a safe future for all.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:36:07 GMTIDF strikes Gaza, Palestinian reports say at least 30 people dead
The recent IDF airstrikes in Gaza killed 32 people, according to Hamas-run health authorities cited by Reuters.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:54:03 GMTIsrael faces looming liquified gas shortage despite gov't assurances of supply stability
Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:54:53 GMTHaredi enlistment on the rise, still falling short of IDF goals - N12
The increase over the past two years has been attributed by professional sources to the repercussions imposed on those who don’t enlist.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:37:00 GMTArab neighborhoods in Lod blocked off by police-placed concrete cubes
According to reports from residents, the roadblock in one neighborhood is complete and does not allow any entry or exit.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:56:34 GMTOf Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review
That the movie was made at all is remarkable, and it’s a haunting, poetic drama that truly gives you the feeling of what those who survived the massacre went through in those early days.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:38:33 GMTIDF announces capture of Hamas commander during overnight operations
The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:23:02 GMTIsrael braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:20:13 GMT‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:05 GMTIsrael to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:43:38 GMTIsrael responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata
SA foreign affairs ministry accused Israeli diplomat Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty."
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:59:35 GMTFormer police commissioner questioned under suspicion of employing illegal resident
The inquiry followed a police operation in Givat Shmuel on Monday, during which an undocumented worker was arrested and said he had been working at a semi-detached house in the area.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:32:01 GMTMillions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:51:17 GMTTrump sends signed thank you note to Netanyahu for Bat Yam promenade named for him
The note was written on a printout of a post Netanyahu made on X/Twitter. "Bibi - This is so great - Thank you - Donald," the president had written below the post, along with his signature.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:44:09 GMTModel, actress Tal Berkovich killed in car accident at 41
Berkovich was in Israel visiting her family. Her brother was with her in the vehicle, and is currently in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:43:36 GMTIDF strikes eight terrorists emerging from tunnel in Rafah, kills three
Later in the morning, additional strikes were made against the areas to which the remaining terrorists attempted to escape. The results from these strikes are currently under review.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:31:23 GMTReturn of Arab Joint List takes seats from opposition while Likud strengthens - poll
The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at the expense of Yesh Atid, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:08:35 GMTCurse is broken: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s night to remember after derby drought - comment
Over the course of these 30 contests that were sandwiched between wins, Maccabi won 25 times and drew five games as it scored 56 goals and conceded only 10.