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Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:34:09 GMTA-G proposes postponing Oct. 7 massacre inquiry until after upcoming Knesset elections
Baharav-Miara said the election period would get in the way of a decision and noted that the current government had not established one anyway.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:33:51 GMTProminent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82
Harlap was one of the most prominent and influential business figures in Israel as chairman of Colmobil, an importer of Mercedes, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Jaecoo, Omoda, and ORA.
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:46:57 GMT'You're a clown!': Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault from residents during visit to northern Israel
"You are making a fool of yourself," residents shouted at him. "You're a clown. Everyone is laughing at you. You are a champion of failure. They didn't even give you a visa to the United States."
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:03:19 GMTAuthorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is "extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening."
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:20:27 GMTBeersheba terror suspect admits to 'wanting to blow up' nightclub dancers
During his interrogation, Gergawi admitted that he had searched YouTube for instructions on how to make explosives.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:14:11 GMT‘Violent and baseless raid’: Human rights group demands probe of police over Umm el-Fahm wedding
The Mossawa Center said police used stun grenades, a Taser, and disproportionate force during the Saturday night raid, although no weapons were found and no arrests were made.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:08:32 GMTHuckabee urges Israel to act on settler ‘terrorism,’ warns Iran over nuclear program
Huckabee further discussed the issues of Israel's elections and the war in Gaza, emphasizing his support for Israel's right to defend itself.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:39:15 GMTB'Tselem claims 47 Palestinian families at risk of expulsion, IDF says homes built illegally
B'Tselem says water disruptions threaten 47 Palestinian families in the northern Jordan Valley; IDF sources cite security works and illegal construction.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:21:30 GMTPeter Pan takes flight in Tel Aviv with dazzling cast, costumes, and Neverland magic - review
This particular adaptation of J. M. Barrie's classic story initially premiered in 1988, with the titular character having been played by Hanoch Rosen, who now takes the director's chair.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:38 GMTIsraeli grandmaster Yahli Sokolovsky wins European Under-20 Chess Championship
Sokolovsky finished atop the standings with seven points from nine possible, recording five wins and four draws without suffering a single defeat throughout the tournament.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:58:40 GMTOfra Yitzhaki talks to ‘Post’ about new albums focusing on monumental musical figures - interview
As Bardanashvili aptly put it, Yitzhaki’s dedication is “a gift to everyone – to the audience, to the history of music, and especially to composers.”
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:52:01 GMTEuroLeague champ Bonzie Colson makes celebratory return to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Colson, who played with Maccabi between 2022 and 2024, was part of Oded Katash’s team that won two Israeli league championships and a State Cup.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:21:29 GMTKite bearing Arabic writing found near Gaza border as authorities call incident 'crossing red line'
The kite was discovered in Simhoni Forest on Tuesday, weeks after another kite from Gaza was found in Moshav Shuva; local residents voiced concern over Hamas growing stronger.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:52:18 GMTAt least six killed in IDF strike on Gaza City cafe targeting Hamas commanders
The IDF released a statement, saying that they targeted Hamas commanders in the Shati area who were planning to carry out attacks against the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:35:44 GMTTerrorism-supporting signs, inciting items confiscated from Mea She'arim warehouses
Such operations are not uncommon in Israel, with security forces confiscating inciting materials at the UAWC's Ramallah and Hebron offices in December.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:33:51 GMTKatz's plan to shift West Bank settler cases to police not coordinated with IDF, may be blocked
Katz did not clear the issue with a number of top relevant IDF authorities before making the announcement, to the extent that until a meeting on Monday.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:15:30 GMTIsrael withdraws support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
In a letter sent by Israel Football Association Chairman Shino Moshe Zuares, the IFA informed FIFA that it was withdrawing its previous letter of support for Infantino.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:37:01 GMTIDF still uses Chinese-made vehicles at Kirya despite security concerns
Electric MG ZS vehicles continue to patrol the IDF's Kirya headquarters in Tel Aviv, despite restrictions on Chinese vehicles and renewed concerns over Chinese-made technology.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:00:48 GMTHigh Court weighs petition against NIS 460m. coalition fund transfers during election recess
Petitioners challenged the Finance Committee’s authority to approve the funds during the election recess, while the Knesset and Finance Ministry argued that the proceedings were lawful.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:56:44 GMTIDF warns fighter jet, munitions deals delayed by budget dispute with Finance Ministry
The IDF and Defense Ministry warn that failure to sign critical procurement deals within two weeks could cost Israel production slots for fighter jets, munitions, and space programs.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:11:13 GMTBen-Gvir unveils hanging facility, viewing booths for terrorists in Israeli prison
The Death Penalty for Terrorists law was passed by the Knesset plenum in March and later added to the West Bank's security regulations by IDF Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth in May.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:04:45 GMTSuspect arrested for allegedly vandalizing Basimta cafe during protests against its Shabbat opening
According to the police, the suspect is thought to have vandalized the cafe with graffiti, thrown garbage at it, and damaged the cafe's lock.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:36:24 GMT'Lessons were drawn': IDF confirms soldiers numbered Palestinian suspects in West Bank operation
The IDF told Army Radio that commanders had explained "the seriousness of the act" to the soldiers, and "lessons were drawn from the matter."
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:34:07 GMTBedouin man indicted for planning terror attack on Beersheba nightclub, contacting ISIS
Police added that the investigation revealed that Gergawi had been in contact with ISIS activists and consumed related terror content, as well as planning to join the organization in Syria.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:09:18 GMTIsrael not in sync with US on Hamas, Gaza, must avoid becoming 'client state,' ex-consul warns
Kushner, Nickolay Mladenov, Tony Blair, and members of the Board of Peace arrived in Israel to meet with Netanyahu on Monday and reached several understandings about Gaza and Hamas.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:34:49 GMTTwo more suspects arrested for involvement in fight preceding Eldar Dayan's disappearance, death
The arrests follow those of two other suspects on Monday night on the same suspicion. All four suspects had previously been questioned at the Petah Tikva police station on suspicion of involvement.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:31:09 GMTAfter 44 years: IDF finds, returns remains of Yehuda Katz, who went missing in First Lebanon War
Katz was declared missing following the Battle of Sultan Yacoub in Lebanon, alongside two other soldiers, Zachary Baumel and Zvi Feldman.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:45:43 GMTKatz's West Bank plan raises questions on pressure in Israeli society after Kusra events - analysis
The Kusra siege has drawn rare US criticism and intensified debate over Israel’s failure to restrain violent factions as the government considers transferring civilian law enforcement from the IDF.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:39:33 GMTSix Thai workers injured after undetonated mine explodes in northern Israel
Israel Police responded to the scene of the incident and have begun an investigation into the circumstances of the explosion.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:58:26 GMTSmotrich calls on Netanyahu to conquer Gaza under military rule, re-establish settlements
"There is no one in the world who will do the work for us. There is no country in the world that will send its soldiers to shed their blood and forcibly disarm Hamas," he told the students.