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Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:43:32 GMTThe Return of Saint Sava to Jerusalem
This is a living bridge between past and future, between faith and scholarship, between two cities that history bound together with an unbreakable thread.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:37 GMTIn Jerusalem, a Bat Mitzvah celebration honors fatherless girls – and a long-term promise
At Colel Chabad’s annual 22 Shevat event, daughters of widows mark a milestone with music and joy, as organizers stress a commitment that extends far beyond a single day.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:36:26 GMTIDF announces St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed in friendly fire incident in southern Gaza
According to Israeli media, Yaffe was hit by friendly fire during a nighttime operation by paratrooper forces in Khan Yunis on Tuesday night.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:21:06 GMTEli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
Sharabi’s memoir, which details his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri and the more than year he spent in captivity, became a bestseller in Israel and was later released in English in the United States.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:37:00 GMTStav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash
In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:46:47 GMTNational Headquarters for Combating Crime in Arab Society launches to tackle rising violence
The headquarters was created in response to what its founder described as “deliberate state failure” in the government and police’s handling of the wave of crime.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:29:01 GMTSwiss Anti-Israel Olympic comments decried as 'unacceptable' attempt to humiliate Israeli athletes
The commentary aired throughout the run and was later reported by Reuters. RTS subsequently removed the segment from its website.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:24:35 GMTCivil Administration rescues Israeli wandering Kalkilya, police probing surrounding circumstances
The incident has been forwarded to Israel Police for further handling, and the circumstances of the Israeli's entry to Kalkilya are under investigation.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:37:52 GMTSmotrich announces intention to abolish Oslo Accords, dismantle PA during next term
Smotritch suggested the dismantling of the PA in favor of creating a new military administration to govern the area, with the ultimate aim of applying full Israeli sovereignty over the region.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:34:24 GMTBank Hapoalim Israeli art exhibition to raise funds for NATAL trauma care after October 7
The exhibition will feature around 650 works by leading Israeli artists alongside emerging artists at the start of their careers, displayed throughout the floors of Bank Hapoalim’s headquarters.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:27:00 GMTTeenage girl targeted by repeat sex offender at Bat Yam beach despite IPS 'surveillance'
The man has been recently arrested by the "Tzur" unit three times for violating the terms of his freedom under supervision and contacting minors.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:07:36 GMTAmerican Jewish leaders voice concern about political polarization in Israel
During a meeting between President Isaac Herzog and a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Jewish leaders raised their concerns over Israel.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:45:47 GMTWhy did Lapid launch 'doom campaign' before election was even called? - analysis
With his recent statements, opposition leader Yair Lapid is telling voters: you have a wide selection in the “change camp”, choose the party you know will not join a government with Netanyahu.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:37:12 GMTKnesset panel advances bill to expand rabbinical courts’ power over civil matters
Critics have warned of the bill's democratic implications, including those involving women's rights, which may deepen the rift between the haredi and secular communities.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:56:51 GMTCourt bars Netanyahu's chief-of-staff's departure for UK envoy post, reinstates restrictions
Judge Michael Karshen accepted the police appeal against a lower court decision that had largely lifted the conditions imposed on Braverman, who is under investigation.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:51:35 GMTStudy shows how Israel's economy funnels money to ultra-Orthodox families through benefit programs
The study, titled "On Taxes and Wonders," mapped, for the first time comprehensively, all that Israeli citizens give to the state and all that they receive from it.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:27:16 GMTIsraeli suppliers empty out inventories selling sweets, soft drinks to Gaza for Ramadan
A, a large candy manufacturer in Israel, told Walla on Monday that he had never seen such an influx of demand for his products as he is seeing now in the Gaza market.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:19:29 GMTUltra-Orthodox rioters to remain in custody after chasing female IDF soldiers, clashing with police
The suspects' arrests were extended until Wednesday, and one additional suspect, aged 12, was granted conditional release, the statement added.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:35:15 GMTIsrael's FM Sa'ar set to fly out to US for inaugural Board of Peace summit, UN Security Council
Gideon Sa'ar will attend the summit, which is set to begin at 9 a.m. local time (4 p.m. Israel time), at Netanyahu's request following the PM's trip to DC last week.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:11 GMTHigh Court grills state, Jerusalem over years-long holdup at egalitarian Western Wall Plaza
The “Kotel Agreement,” a compromise approved by the government in January 2016, has been systematically pushed and held up by the government and the Jerusalem municipality.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:49:10 GMTHigh Court: Israeli gov't must explain why it funds haredi schools without core studies
The order, issued in a petition filed by Hiddush, demands that the Education and Finance ministries explain why state funding is not conditioned on the teaching of core-curriculum subjects.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:43:29 GMTArrow 4 anti-missile defense system to possibly be deployed in coming months, IAI CEO Levy says
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said that the Arrow 4, which will replace the Arrow 2, "will elevate the success of Israeli shoot-down capabilities."
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:47:10 GMTIsraeli ex-PM Naftali Bennett indicates he will not form gov't with Netanyahu after elections
Bennett's remarks come ahead of the upcoming elections and amid recent speculation regarding his stance on forming a government with Netanyahu.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:31:44 GMTOne Palestinian child killed, two injured while playing in IDF live-fire zone - report
The incident occured in the Tirza area of the Jordan Valley. IDF forces were dispatched to the scene and provided medical treatment.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:37:30 GMTFor first time, Israeli Arabs more likely than Jews to work in field of study, 2024 data reveals
A shift was recorded this year in the education-to-employment match index. Some 76.4% of employed Arabs work in the field they studied, compared with 72.5% of Jews.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:19:06 GMTBennett’s poll surge could be pushing him toward Likud, Yesh Atid MK warns
Yesh Atid MK Mickey Levy warns Naftali Bennett’s poll surge is fueled by Lapid voters, not “natural” rising support in his ideology, and cautions a stronger Bennett could ultimately align with Likud.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:55:23 GMTIsraeli combat veterans with PTSD and families not receiving enough support from the state - survey
Survey reveals major gaps in PTSD support for Israeli combat veterans and their families: most receive no treatment, many unaware of their rights, and children are also affected.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:51:47 GMT'Are we to blame that you murder one another?' Smotrich clashes with Ra’am over Arab crime spike
Beliak (Yesh Atid) slammed Smotrich, saying, "You are so racist and disgusting. You should be ashamed. You are responsible, you are a minister in the government, you are responsible."
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:32:29 GMTSuspect arrested at airport ahead of departure after allegedly raping teen on Jewish Agency trip
The police launched an investigation after a 19-year-old tourist arrived at a hospital in Jerusalem and reported to police she had been sexually assaulted.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:22:40 GMTDozens of sheep dead after pen burns in West Bank, electrical short circuit confirmed
According to the police statement and Fire and Rescue investigators, an electrical failure was responsible for the ignition and the fire, which led to the death of the sheep.