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Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:05:04 GMT
Egyptian intelligence chief visited Israel days before Oct. 7 to issue security warning - report
The Atlantic reveals Abbas Kamel visited Israel on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War, 11 days before October 7, and warned Hamas was preparing a major attack.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 03:11:01 GMT
Businesses damaged through extortion to be assisted by NIS 35 million program backed by Smotrich
Smotrich's plan includes compensation worth tens of millions of shekels for victims of protection-money extortion, aiming to enable those the have suffered protection payments to refuse to pay.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:38:16 GMT
Netanyahu did not discuss UAE's October 7 warning at Gaza security meeting week of attack - report
The report comes as the prime minister, as well as UAE and US officials, deny allegations made in a Haaretz report that MBZ warned Netanyahu of a major Hamas attack in the days before Oct. 7, 2023.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:31:20 GMT
Illegal Negev camel race intercepted by Southern District Police
Camel races, though a longstanding tradition in Bedouin communities, are often accompanied by other crimes when organized illegally.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:25:35 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet killed 16 key terrorists involved in Hamas funding networks, financial operations
The hundreds of millions of dollars in funding, according to the IDF, were used by Hamas to restore terrorist infrastructure and advance terror plots targeting Israeli troops and civilians.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:54:27 GMT
Yulie Ben-Ami, daughter of Hamas captivity survivors, marries in ceremony attended by Herzog
“Seeing the entire family today, three full years after the horrific disaster, standing together at their daughter's wedding, is a joy that's hard to describe," Herzog said.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:43:27 GMT
Israel, US officials meet Abraham Accords partners in New York to expand regional cooperation
The meeting focused on the next stage of the Abraham Accords: translating diplomatic ties into practical cooperation.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:04:14 GMT
UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements in the West Bank
The UN human rights office added 61 companies to its database of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, bringing the total to 214 and drawing sharp Israeli criticism.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:14:27 GMT
Protesters gather outside Dutch Embassy to Israel wanting answers on Netanyahu-Rutte Oct. 7 call
A statement from the Foreign Ministry on October 7 said that Netanyahu had spoken with both Rutte earlier in the day, and he had "expressed full support for Israel's right to defend itself."

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:09:37 GMT
Hapoel Beersheba to play in Germany with no fans in attendance after Belgium ban
The mayor of the Belgian city of Leuven, Mohamed Ridouani, decided that no Israeli team would play in the city's stadium because of security concerns.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:16:45 GMT
IDF kills two Hamas terrorists who participated in Oct. 7 massacre, held Israeli hostages
According to the IDF, Hamas terrorist commander Hassan Mahmoud Siam held Amit Soussana, Keith and Aviva Siegel, and Dafna Elyakim hostage over the course of their captivity in Gaza.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:33:22 GMT
Case cracked: Police find thousands of eggs smuggled from PA territory with fake stamps
The eggs were found in a truck which had been stopped at the border crossing between Palestinian Authority territory and Jerusalem.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:01:31 GMT
Joni Lamb, late Daystar co-founder, named Israel's top Christian ally for 2026
White House faith adviser Paula White-Cain takes second place in Israel Allies Foundation's annual list, which recognizes Christian leaders for their support of the Jewish state.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:33:09 GMT
Danny Danon offers Starlink device shown in Netanyahu's speech to Iranian UN delegation
"I thought it appropriate to give you the Starlink," Danon said to the delegation. "It can be very useful for you to allow the Iranian people to get their freedom after what you did to them."

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:23:59 GMT
Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Tigray region of Ethiopia amid local escalation
The warning comes amid the renewal of armed clashes in Tigray and surrounding areas. At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:29:38 GMT
'NAZA' film to be released free online as IAC plans to air Oct. 7 footage outside of screening
NAZA director Yuval Abraham also announced in a post on X/Twitter that they had offered Israeli cinemas the chance to screen the documentary at no cost.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:19:38 GMT
Shin Bet Unit 730 to be in charge of Eisenkot's security after police warn of elevated threat
Security officials told Maariv that final discussions have been held in recent days within the Shin Bet regarding the security plan and the scope of protection Eisenkot will receive.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:52:50 GMT
Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts
Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:16:32 GMT
Prominent Kabbalist Rabbi David Batzri dies at 85 after collapsing at home
Batzri served as the head of Yeshivat Hashalom in Jerusalem.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:53:52 GMT
IDF chief Zamir establishes expert team to investigate drone accident that killed two soldiers
The team, led by a Ground Forces brigadier-general, will examine the incident in order to ensure a similar one does not occur again.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:20:59 GMT
IDF bars hikers from entering parts of northern Israel over Sukkot
The restricted areas - IDF training grounds - are located throughout the Golan Heights, the Carmel region, Ramot Menashe, and the Netofa area.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:13:15 GMT
Tel Aviv ranks 34th globally, highest in Middle East, in Oxford Economics’ 2026 Global Cities Index
Tel Aviv is one of the only three Middle East cities included in the top 50 of the index, which ranks the top 1,000 cities worldwide following several key areas.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:54:10 GMT
Nearing Oct. 7 anniversary brings IDF failure, police dispute, reserve strain into focus - analysis
The 2026 General Staff should have been expected to be more assertive toward the political leadership, presenting the real challenges rather than attempting to smooth over reality.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:37:57 GMT
MDA medics finish building woman's sukkah for her after treating head injury
The woman had begun building the sukkah beneath her home as part of preparations for the approaching holiday when an iron pole fell while the upper supports were being tied together and struck her.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:36:38 GMT
‘We’ll Meet in the Sukkah’ brings people together for face-to-face dialogue across Israeli society
The initiative, "We'll Meet in the Sukkah," is dedicated to Moshe Ochion and his son Eliad, both of whom were murdered in the October 7 attack in Ofakim just one day after taking part in it.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:11:29 GMT
‘Checkout’s super return, what’s up in ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Pacino's ‘Serpico’ makes a comeback
The series 'Widow’s Bay' just won 14 Emmys, breaking the record for most wins for a comedy, but if you don’t have Apple TV+, you might not have heard of it.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:52:14 GMT
Former Fatah official reveals new details on Sinwar's 'earthquake' warning to Israel before Oct. 7
In the interview, Zaida said that for more than a year he served as an intermediary in a secret channel between Israel and Hamas in an effort to advance a prisoner exchange deal.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:26:37 GMT
‘Orphan,’ the new film by László Nemes, tells a bleak story of a Jewish boy in 1950s Budapest
A brilliant, hopeless portrait of troubled childhood, Orphan references the war in nearly every disconsulate frame.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:52:19 GMT
Right-wing activists threaten, throw object at Bennett at Bnei Brak restaurant
Footage showed large groups of people gathering near the former prime minister while police worked to manage the situation.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:51:48 GMT
Netanyahu meets Latin American leaders as Israel seeks deeper regional ties
Following his UN address, Netanyahu held talks with Latin American leaders on strengthening political, economic, and security cooperation, including possible expansion of the Isaac Accords.

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