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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:32:01 GMT
Millions 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 GMT
Trump 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 GMT
Model, 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 08:51:29 GMT
What last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's funeral revealed about Israel's fleeting unity
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Ran Gvili’s burial offered Israel a moment of unity that revealed something essential, even as it quickly faded.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:43:36 GMT
IDF 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 GMT
Return 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 GMT
Curse 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.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:37 GMT
Settlers set fire to two buildings in Bedouin West Bank village
The village, northeast of Jerusalem, was attacked during the evening. The IDF and Border Police officers were called to the scene, but no suspects were arrested.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:32:17 GMT
Israeli Jewish woman rescued in Jericho after being seen wandering in dangerous area
She was further transferred to the Israeli security forces by Civil Administration forces, who provided her with protection.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:46:45 GMT
Freed hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment trauma during Gaza captivity
Troufanov noticed the hidden camera set up to watch him naked, and took the shower anyway, while trying to hide his private parts, he told BBC in an interview during his visit to London.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:08:15 GMT
Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview
Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:40:34 GMT
IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:23:20 GMT
Court extends travel ban on Braverman amid probe into alleged ‘midnight meeting’
Braverman is suspected of obstructing an investigation, improperly conveying official information, and fraud and breach of trust.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:38 GMT
Inside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive
Two senior IDF naval officers tell The Post for the first time how Israel’s new amphibious ships slipped behind Hamas lines in Gaza.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:41:52 GMT
Police probe Shin Bet chief's relative in smuggling of goods from Israel to Gaza
The court stressed that there is no indication that the Shin Bet head himself is implicated in the alleged wrongdoing.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:22:58 GMT
Trump says Hamas was 'big factor' in return of hostages, 'looks like Hamas will disarm'
Earlier in the day, the IDF conducted a precise strike against a Hamas terrorist planning an "imminent terror attack" in the southern Gaza Strip.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:12:08 GMT
IDF intel, Mossad chiefs recently visit US in one-two punch for advice on handling Iran
IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder met with top US military officials on Tuesday as the US aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the region.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:13:59 GMT
Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:49:53 GMT
Foreign Minister Sa’ar meets Togo’s top diplomat in Jerusalem, vows to deepen ties
The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to statements by the ministers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:41:01 GMT
Jerusalem man indicted for premeditated murder, abduction of cousin’s husband
According to the indictment, Mizrahi planned the killing in advance, tracked the victim for days across Jerusalem and beyond, and prepared in advance to conceal his actions and destroy evidence.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:10:59 GMT
Extreme joy: A father’s mission to carry his son’s light forward
Happiness is not the result of unity. Happiness creates unity," says Amichai Ressler, as he continues on his journey to make sure his son's legacy goes on.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:53:20 GMT
Israel files indictment against West Bank man in deadly northern Israel terror attack 
The indictment, submitted to the Nazareth District Court, follows a joint investigation by Israel Police and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:07:44 GMT
Former Gaza hostage Almog Meir Jan says captivity shattered his belief in coexistence
"We wake up every morning for those who aren’t here to be better people and grow from the pain. If we’re united, nothing can defeat us," Almog said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:27:36 GMT
IDF spared Gazan terrorists in hopes to locate hostages, senior commander reveals
Gaza City guards moved their hostages around much more often than hostage guards did in other parts of Gaza, although hostages were also moved there, he said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:14:00 GMT
A luxury Passover escape by the sea
The Carlton Tel Aviv invites guests to an unforgettable celebration of tradition, fine dining, and the blue Mediterranean

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:06:34 GMT
New law expands rights for IDF widows & orphans
After years of advocacy, new legislation broadens recognition, financial support, and rehabilitation frameworks for widows, orphans, and families of fallen soldiers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:59:52 GMT
IDF confirms some 70,000 Gazans died in Israel-Hamas war, none from starvation
Additionally, according to the IDF, throughout the war, 112,000 aid trucks were brought into Gaza, including 1,700,000 tons of food and 1,800,000 tents and tarpaulin covers.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:44:45 GMT
'We need to let this fantasy dissipate': Former Mossad division head on disarming Hamas - interview
Oded Ailam, former head of the Counterterrorism Division in the Mossad, spoke with Arieh Eldad and Ron Kupman on 103FM about Hamas’s situation following the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:07:48 GMT
Netanyahu turned down 11 plans to kill Hamas's Yahya Sinwar before October 7, N12 reports
According to N12, after seeing escalation from Gaza during the months before the attack, the Shin Bet notified Netanyahu 11 times that an effective assassination of Sinwar could be conducted.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:58:32 GMT
'I don’t know s***': Trump invites Vecna and Freddy Krueger to Board of Peace on Eretz Nehederet
As another day of tension over a possible US attack on Iran and Iran retaliation against Israel came to a close with no resolution, Eretz Nehederet, made fun of the absurdity of the situation.

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