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Sat, 30 May 2026 09:08:04 GMT
WATCH: Eighteen rescued from Lod apartment fire, including infants and elderly
Officials confirm a full investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:30:20 GMT
Former Gaza hostage, October 7 survivors receive therapeutic Healing Ink tattoos
Healing Ink aims to help survivors take back a sense of agency through tattooing, in what CEO Craig Dershowitz described as “a reclamation of their body, of their mind, and of their life story."

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:48:33 GMT
Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko
This development came less than a day after the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the main suspect, a 17-year-old resident of Lod.

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:45:08 GMT
Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving
Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:46:55 GMT
What to watch in Israel this week: ‘Etty’ disappoints, ‘Euphoria’ stars move on
TV Time: From Etty to Euphoria and World Cup documentaries, this week’s streaming picks offer drama, controversy, and comfort viewing.

Fri, 29 May 2026 23:46:37 GMT
Italian author Erri De Luca: ‘I am prepared to lose everything’ for backing Israel
Italian author Erri De Luca said he is prepared to lose everything for his convictions as he spoke about Israel, Hebrew, and Zionism.

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:28:40 GMT
'Unique weapons, electronic warfare': Katz presents winners of Israel's 2026 Security Award
Among the winners are a system that was key during the Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, and the breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array.

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:54:30 GMT
Israel making 'every possible mistake' in Lebanon, Tel Aviv University vice-rector says
"What needs to be done is to attack Hezbollah, meaning its training camps and its social and economic infrastructure, and not relent," Tel Aviv Vice-Rector Professor Eyal Zisser told 103FM.

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:46:00 GMT
Israel-Lebanon talks set to proceed in US despite renewed violence
Negotiations are scheduled to focus on the “political track” next Tuesday and Wednesday, with the aim of lasting calm.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:13 GMT
Netanyahu confirms IDF soldiers crossed Litani River, air force 'operating in Beirut, Bekaa Valley'
Netanyahu visited the border alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz and was briefed by Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo and 36th Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Yiftach Norkin on the IDF's Le

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:02:16 GMT
IDF chief Zamir says military has 'solutions ready' to Hezbollah's FPV drone threat
In his comments, Zamir described the drone threat posed by Hezbollah as "a challenge," adding that the IDF "will overcome it."

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:50:35 GMT
Hezbollah likely pushing Iran to secure its inclusion in any ceasefire agreement with US - report
The IDF ramps up strikes on Hezbollah amid fears a US-Iran ceasefire could limit Israeli operations in Lebanon, reporting 2,500 fighters killed since Operation Roaring Lion began.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:13 GMT
As Israel enters election season, Netanyahu's opponents face a math problem
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: To understand the universe, you have to understand math. The same, it turns out, is true of Israeli politics.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:47:14 GMT
Grapevine, May 29, 2026: Minus the mayor
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:32:18 GMT
Hamas likely possesses, uses FPV drones similar to Hezbollah, IDF Southern Command officer says
The army admitted that despite the time since October 7 and multiple efforts in Israel and abroad to counter the threat, there is still no complete solution for intercepting fiber-optic drones.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:57:45 GMT
Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:01:36 GMT
IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report
Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:41:42 GMT
IDF preparing to arrest haredi draft dodgers as early as next week - report
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the IDF's haredi Hasmonean Brigade for simultaneously learning Torah and serving, as the IDF prepares to arrest those avoiding military service.

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:31:10 GMT
IDF soldiers, equipment, used without authorization for private company VIP customer tour - report
The company released a video in which its customers, including children and at least two babies, are given a tour of a base in the Jordan Valley, with a briefing from a commander and an ATV ride.

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:08:23 GMT
Mid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Kenny Miller capped a whirlwind spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv by guiding the yellow-and-blue to its 25th State Cup title. His future with the club remains uncertain despite success.

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:09:35 GMT
FM Sa’ar heads to Fiji as Israel prepares Suva embassy opening
Israel is expected to open a resident embassy in Fiji, deepening diplomatic, strategic, and development ties as Jerusalem expands its Pacific presence.

Thu, 28 May 2026 21:19:46 GMT
Eisenkot says Israel must come up with ‘realistic plan’ to draft haredim to IDF
The remarks came after recent criticism over Eisenkot’s stance on drafting haredim to the IDF from opposition party leaders.

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:56:00 GMT
Knesset restores 'massacre' to Oct. 7 memorial bill after bereaved families decry PMO's removal
Previously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been removed.

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:06:25 GMT
US military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says
Sharon Kedmi told KAN's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:48:41 GMT
WATCH: Haredi protesters shout 'kill all Jews,' throw stones at police attempting to restore order
The protests follow the ongoing arrests of draft dodgers and the contentious draft bill.

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:32:58 GMT
Netanyahu: Israel controls over half of Gaza Strip, have given order to take 70% of it
Netanyahu also confirmed that Israeli troops crossed the Litani River during operations in southern Lebanon.

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:22:43 GMT
IDF says one-third of Hezbollah’s prewar force has been killed since October 2023
The IDF said that it is trying to break the link between Hezbollah and Iran talks.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:16:02 GMT
Iran could launch stronger attacks on Israel's home front in future wars, IDF fears
According to the IDF, all indications are that Trump's Iran deal will largely or completely ignore the ballistic missile issue.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:12 GMT
IDF Home Front: 6,476 Israeli homes lost during 2026 Iran war, 683 wounded
Thousands of Israelis lost their homes in the Iran conflict, with 683 wounded and 24 killed, as the IDF Home Front worked across over 1,300 damaged sites.

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:35 GMT
IDF: Even after two Iran wars, will take Israel 30 years to provide nationwide shelters
There is currently no plan, even under consideration, to try to achieve full nationwide protection within two to five years, or anything close to that time period.

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