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Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:45:51 GMTIsraeli father killed in Slovenia while rescuing seven-year-old son from ravine fall
Gail Hillel, a father of three from Kibbutz Yizrael, died in Slovenia after falling into a ravine while attempting to save his young son, who was seriously injured.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:20:28 GMT'Mossad Network': Turkish media links $3 billion fraud ring to Israel's intelligence agency
Turkey arrests over 200 suspects in a $3 billion investment scam as local media outlets are aggressively framing the international fraud ring as a covert "Mossad network."
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:00:02 GMTIsraeli public broadcasting icon, journalist Prof. Gideon Kutz dies at age 78
Kutz served for four decades as Voice of Israel's correspondent in Paris and was one of the most recognizable voices of Israeli public broadcasting in the French and European arena.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:57:48 GMTIDF prepares West Bank mass-arrest operation, demolition of Neveh Tzuf terrorist’s home - report
The terrorist is believed to have acted alone in both the attack and his escape attempt, Army Radio cited security officials as saying.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:14:02 GMTITIM demands equal conditions for women in upcoming Chief Rabbinate exams
After women faced severe delays during historic first exams, ITIM threatens legal action against the Chief Rabbinate to ensure equal venues and testing conditions for upcoming certification tests.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:40:12 GMTWorld Jewish Congress visits Slovenia after Israel opens first embassy
A World Jewish Congress delegation met Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša and senior officials following the opening of Israel’s first resident embassy in Ljubljana.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:34:05 GMTBehind NAZA: How AI is used to assess, reduce collateral damage in IDF - interview
Does IDF AI facilitate "mass killing" or minimize civilian casualties? Unpacking the controversy behind the documentary 'NAZA'.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:25:03 GMTEuropean commissioner discusses EU-Israel relationship, Gaza with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar
The EU's 27 member states are divided on Israel, with some highly critical of the country and others maintaining close ties.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:28:51 GMTOnly 17% of Israelis, 21% of Palestinians believe peaceful coexistence is possible, poll finds
Among Jewish Israelis, 16% said peaceful coexistence was possible, and 64% said it was not. Among Arab Israelis, 23% said it was possible, and 26% said it was not.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:25:51 GMTPolice investigate shots fired in Silwan after alleged stone-throwing incident
A police investigation is underway in Silwan after a Jewish man allegedly fired warning shots into the air following reports of stones being thrown at a group of young Jewish men.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:03:50 GMT'No terrorist is immune,' Netanyahu says as IDF chief orders reinforcements to join manhunt
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir affirmed that should the terrorist who carried out the shooting attack is not killed during the manhunt, "he belongs on the gallows."
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:52:04 GMTIDF kills terrorist, thwarts attempted car-ramming attack against soldiers at West Bank checkpoint
IDF troops and Border Police officers are currently operating at the scene and have arrested a second terrorist.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:41:13 GMTNetanel Shukrun identified as Neveh Tzuf terror attack victim, IDF catches terrorist near hospital
The terrorist is believed to have opened fire on Israelis ritually immersing in a nearby spring ahead of Yom Kippur from a passing vehicle.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:02:28 GMTIsraeli-Ukrainian visiting Uman for Rosh Hashanah detained, conscripted into Ukrainian military
According to the report, the man, who was born in Ukraine but is an Israeli citizen who has lived in Israel for many years, was detained during a document check.
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:54:13 GMT'Messi will take MLS Golden Boot, that does not interest me,' Israeli star soccer striker to 'Post'
'When an Israeli player succeeds, it opens the door for others,' Tai Baribo told The Jerusalem Post, adding that his personal focus is on reaching the playoffs and his own scoring targets.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:16:28 GMTIDF, Shin Bet arrest West Bank terrorists who started fire near Palestinian village
The IDF's statement follows a Ynet News report earlier on Saturday about Hebrew graffiti and a Star of David sprayed on the still-under-construction home of Kusra resident Louis Beyruti.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:38:05 GMTIDF kills Hamas commander who infiltrated Israel during October 7 attacks
Byouk's death follows a joint operation by the IDF and Shin Bet on Tuesday, which killed Hamas’s Rafah Brigade commander, Nael Abu Obeid, in a southern Gaza strike, the military said at the time.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:13:37 GMTIDF chief instructs military to increase readiness across all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur
The military also reinforced forces on Yom Kippur two years ago amid the war and heightened security tensions.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:10:34 GMTPresident Herzog grants Elor Azaria pardon ahead of Yom Kippur, erases record
Azaria began his term in prison in 2017 after being convicted of manslaughter for shooting Palestinian attacker Abdel Fatah al-Sharif on March 24, 2016, in Hebron during his IDF service.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:38:41 GMTJerusalem Biennale turns art into catalyst for post-October 7 healing
Alongside the exhibitions, the seven-week program will include gallery discussions, artist and curator talks, guided tours, workshops, performances, and special events.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:23:33 GMTIn 'At Work', Bouillon charms in a predictable look at a struggling novelist - review
As I watched, I kept wondering whether the world needed another book about a mean dad or a failed marriage, which is the last thing I imagine the director wanted me to think.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:52:01 GMTKAN 11 news director Itzik Barashi killed in bicycle accident on Highway 44
Barashi was 56 at the time of the accident, according to Maariv, which occured while he was riding along the highway with a group of friends.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:13:38 GMTHanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth
Hanoch Daum's show, "Life Is a Difficult Age," is generally about how ordinary Daum’s life in the West Bank is.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:55:18 GMTMike Huckabee on Iran, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia and Israel’s US relationship - interview
The US ambassador to Israel discusses issues from UNIFIL and attacks on Palestinians to Iran and regional diplomacy, while warning of the dangers posed by AI.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:56:26 GMTSenior US officials to 'Post': Trump-Netanyahu meeting not currently planned at UNGA
According to the latest schedule seen by US officials, Netanyahu is expected to arrive in New York only after Trump has already departed the city.
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:39:47 GMT‘Checkout,' ‘Fauda’ test the appetite for Israeli spy stories after October 7
Two productions arriving in the United States this month are testing whether or not there is still an appetite for Israeli spy stories in the post-October 7 world.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:35:55 GMTHaymanut Kasau’s family petitions court to allow protest tent near PMO
ACRI attorneys argued that the Jerusalem Municipality rejected the protest tent request on general concerns rather than specific risks, failing to balance public interests with protest rights.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:32:11 GMTPalestinian woman attacked near Hebron, police launch investigation
Police launch an investigation to find the suspect who attacked a Palestinian woman near Hebron in the West Bank.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:11:33 GMTYashar party's Shaul Meridor says Ofer Winter opposed ground operation in Gaza
Shaul Meridor claims Ofer Winter secretly lobbied cabinet members and Netanyahu against the Gaza ground invasion, alleging a contrast with his hawkish public image.
Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:53:13 GMTPolice commissioner, district commander participate in race honoring fallen Druze community members
After the race began, Levi ran alongside Israel Police officers as a gesture of respect and appreciation for fallen members of the Druze community who died serving the state and its citizens.