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Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:57:59 GMT
Knesset holds secret ballot vote for state comptroller, PM’s attorney, retired Justice face off
The State Comptroller’s Office has oversight over the country’s public administration, integrity, and quality of services, and the state comptroller is elected by secret ballot.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:06:07 GMT
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:42:59 GMT
Netanyahu to implement Hezbollah drone solution in coming days, northern council head claims
Netanyahu told the head of the Mateh Asher Regional Council that a solution had already been found to the explosive drones, although he would not share details, Davidovich told 103FM.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:42:23 GMT
From Litani to Beaufort: Givati Brigade commander shares his experience in Lebanon
“Before I am a brigade commander, I am a soldier," Shamaka said. "And I remember the feelings of a soldier at moments like these."

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:25:05 GMT
IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation
Shomer was questioned Tuesday morning over a consensual relationship with an officer under his command. After taking responsibility, he resigned from the IDF.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:44:30 GMT
Gov't greenlights NIS 13b. for shelters, infrastructure in Israel's North
Netanyahu issued a statement shortly after the approval, naming the proposal as his and Smotrich's product, although the prime minister was absent for much of the approval meeting on Tuesday evening.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:53:43 GMT
IDF reservist moderately wounded, other three slightly wounded by drone in southern Lebanon
The soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and their families were notified, the IDF said.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:35:35 GMT
IDF Intelligence Operations chief calls out Oct. 7 failures, says division must 'fulfill mission'
"On the morning of Simchat Torah, October 7, the Intelligence Division failed in its most important mission, to warn of war," said Brig.-Gen. A.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:32:13 GMT
Mac TA, Holon notch opening playoffs wins
The head coach may not travel with the team due to an injury, but Hapoel Beersheba midfielder Eliel Peretz is not concerned about his potential absence.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:28:56 GMT
Likud sets July primaries while Netanyahu weighs impact of candidates on election outcome
According to a knowledgeable source, Netanyahu has come to terms with the idea of primaries, meaning that he is not currently working to cancel them.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:42:42 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills Oct. 7 terrorist who kidnapped Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel
The terrorist, identified as Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, was a deputy commander of a Hamas Nukhba Force terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:01:42 GMT
New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan
The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance said the march will call for changes in public discourse and legislation on behalf of Israel’s LGBTQ+ community.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:07 GMT
WATCH: Bodycam shows soldier rescued by police from haredi protest amid threats, attacks
The soldier was rescued after getting off a blocked bus in Jerusalem, where he was surrounded by an agitated crowd of protesters.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:50:19 GMT
'You are not safe': IDF reveals Hezbollah terrorists are hiding in Tyre's Christian neighborhood
This comes after the IDF stated that it accidentally caused damage to a civilian hospital in Tyre while targeting Hezbollah in the area.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:47:58 GMT
KAN broadcast investigates pro-PM campaigns spreading fake news rhetoric around Netanyahu trial
KAN’s "Zman Emet" investigated how supporters and insiders allegedly pressured processes in Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, and discussed whether Herzog held secret meetings to pardon him.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:05 GMT
Grapevine, June 2, 2026: Continuing coincidence
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:06:32 GMT
New Mossad Chief Roman Gofman: 'Iranian Shiite axis suffered a tough blow'
Gofman said that during his term, the Mossad would continue to act in the shadows to develop new capabilities and strategies that would surprise Israel's adversaries.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:15:58 GMT
Lahav 433, Shin Bet file indictment to terrorist who held body of St.-Sgt. Shaul for 10 years
Ibrahim Hilo, the terrorist responsible for holding St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul's body in Gaza for nearly ten years, was indicted following a Lahav 433 and Shin Bet investigation.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:00:05 GMT
Comptroller withholds NIS 150,000 from Likud over party membership oversight failures
Comptroller Englman raised concerns that membership fees may have been paid by someone other than the party member, a practice that is illegal under Israeli law.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:02:08 GMT
Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's Lebanon war policies, calls Bennett, Eisenkot 'superior' PMs
The former PM additionally pointed to Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot as the candidates he believes can finally step into the shoes of incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:01:45 GMT
Two IDF soldier indicted in string of weapons thefts from bases, selling rifles
The defendants took advantage of their access to steal weapons over the span of several months and resell them for several hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:07:40 GMT
Rare medieval Sefardi Torah scroll goes on display at ANU - Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv
The rare medieval scroll is a unique example of Jewish history, displaying distinctive letter forms and decorative markings that were not merely aesthetic but also reflected ancient traditions.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:56:53 GMT
Israeli MK Akram Hasson launches caucus to build post-war normalization lane with Lebanon
He argues that Israel should begin speaking directly to Lebanese communities that may want stability, economic recovery, and freedom from Hezbollah’s control.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:07 GMT
Iran war means larger Israeli influence among Arab states, top defense sources say
Future wars with Iran are likely to be longer in duration, while Israel's defense sales record breaks its record again, reaching USD 19 billion.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:53:44 GMT
Gal Gadot shares extravigant Caribbean vacation on Instagram
Israeli star soaks up some Caribbean sun with friends amid what is set to be a big year of film releases and vitriol and pressure for her public support of Israel.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:08:48 GMT
Azerbaijani ship officers arrested in NIS 7 million cigarette smuggling bust
The goods seized in the operation totaled NIS 7 million. The investigation is still ongoing.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:01:21 GMT
'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years
"Together with Minister Ioane Naivalurua, we signed agreements on national security cooperation and diplomatic training," Sa'ar wrote.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:59:55 GMT
Netanyahu's corruption trial continues amid pending delay requests
The cross-examination section of the trial is in its final stretch. The hearings come on the backdrop of the fragile developments with Iran.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:04:37 GMT
Rare gemstone discovered by 12-year-old boy during archaeological dig in ancient Jewish village
Dig director Dr. Achia Kohn-Tavorn from Ariel University identified the stone as a Nicolo, a type of agate stone often used in jewelry and signet rings by the Romans as a symbol of wealth.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:43:13 GMT
Deputy mayor among 14 arrested in massive northern Israel corruption raid
Following the police's announcement, the Nahariya Municipality released a statement confirming that its personnel were involved in the investigation.

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