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Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:52:16 GMTParatrooper battalion commander reveals the complexity of operating in the West Bank
The commander summarized a recent, intense period of operations in an area where the proximity of Palestinian villages to Israeli communities complicates the challenges faced by the IDF.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:30:03 GMTFrom pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how some Israelis practice Judaism
The spiritual jolt of those first weeks has not fully faded, and increased religious practice has become part of the country’s daily rhythm.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:54:42 GMTIsrael tapering off US military aid within the decade 'in progress,' Netanyahu announces
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed American financial aid to Israel and touched upon Iranian regime change in an interview with The Economist.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:27:00 GMTFatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds
A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:52:54 GMTHBO Max arrives in Israel while Anderson’s film sparks controversy
TV TIME: HBO Max launches in Israel with a full slate of hit series and films, while Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' draws sharp criticism for its politics and plot.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:40:04 GMTHow a Jew and an Arab made a comedy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
A bold new Jewish-Arab comedy, “Bella,” uses humor to explore shared pain.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:25 GMTHighway 6 victim's brother contradicts IDF soldier's claim of self-defense
Sharif Mufak Hadid, a 26-year-old from Daliat al-Carmel, was fatally shot on Highway 6 by Shalev Hajaj, a 21-year-old off-duty IDF soldier who was in civilian clothes at the time.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:36:41 GMTMultiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak
Police closed Highway 90 between Dragot Junction and the Dead Sea hotel district in both directions due to flooding and warned travelers of serious danger.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:13:12 GMTGrapevine, January 9, 2025: An embassy row in Jerusalem?
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Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:18:42 GMTIDF strikes Hamas and Hezbollah, eliminates key terrorists after ceasefire breaches
IDF soldiers were deployed to the scene in the outskirts of Jalud, a village under the jurisdiction of the Samaria Brigade, but found no suspects.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:35:28 GMTChinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says
Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:39:28 GMT'Hijacked by criminal gangs': How gangs, weapons took over Israel's Arab streets
ARAB AFFAIRS: Gangs dominate Arab cities, violence has reached new heights, with daily murders and shootings. Fear and anxiety grip residents, with little hope for safety or justice.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:39:01 GMTForeign minors arrested for Tel Aviv stabbing as police continue illegal immigrant crackdown
Close to midnight, police received a report that the victim had been attacked as he exited a restaurant. Police arrived at the scene and caught the two suspects a few streets away from the incident.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:22:58 GMTNetanyahu promised to advance death penalty bill before October 7, Ben-Gvir claims
Ben-Gvir also stated that the Attorney-General's call to dismiss him was his “greatest award.” “It shows I influenced, I led policy in the South, I changed the Prison Service,” he said.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:50:34 GMTBennett's draft law pitch brings in support as opposition bloc maintains lead over Netanyahu - poll
The poll also found that appointing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofir Winter to head Religious Zionist Party in place of Bezalel Smotrich would allow the party to cross the threshold with six seats.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:49:02 GMTJerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists
The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:36:50 GMTJerusalem court sends senior Lev Tahor cult leader Elazar Rumpler to prison in child abuse case
Elazar Rumpler, a Lev Tahor haredi cult leader, was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a total of NIS 22,000 in fines and compensation for assaulting a 10-year-old child.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:05:28 GMTOff-duty soldier arrested after fatally shooting civilian during Highway 6 road rage incident
The off-duty soldier, who claims to have felt threatened during an argument, shot the civilian.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:51:42 GMT'Right to Listen' launches in Israel, framing listening as an active force for change
US. based Nonprofit LOV. Foundation Launches Right to Listen in Partnership with Tel Aviv University.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:46:58 GMTUp to 100 km/h winds: Emergency responder gives safety tips for this weekend's stormy weather
Former Deputy Fire Commissioner Aharon Godiner warns Israelis to take the appropriate precautions when faced with extreme weather conditions.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:36:29 GMTIDF conducts second strike in 24 hours on southern Lebanon, killing terrorist drone operator
The Thursday strike, per the IDF, was in response to "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:12:37 GMTSomaliland delegation to arrive in Israel on Sunday following FM Sa'ar's historic visit
The trip will include visits to Yad Vashem, the Old City of Jerusalem, the Gaza border area - including the site of the Nova massacre - and the Bedouin city of Rahat.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:58:15 GMTKatz says Palestinian trash burning nat'l security threat, okays rules for confiscating vehicles
Reportedly, the Palestinians lack sufficient local landfill capacity, and according to an existing arrangement, they are supposed to use trucks to transport their trash to designated locations.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:25:04 GMTBuilt for the big moments: Carrington leads Hapoel Jerusalem’s recent surge
The naturalized Israeli is in the midst of this third season with the capital city Reds and has been nothing less than a consummate professional, one of the leaders of the team.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:19:31 GMTWest Bank settlers attack Palestinian cars with firebombs, detained by IDF
The three detainees were among a larger mob of masked settlers. Two Palestinians were wounded as a result of the incident and were evacuated for medical treatment.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:56:54 GMTKnesset stole billions from Israelis to fund haredi schools, Lapid claims
“The money was transferred to schools that do not teach the core curriculum, that are subject to no oversight of any kind, in violation of the law,” Lapid said.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:49:22 GMT'New enemy rising': Likud MK Dan Illouz decries Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens in Knesset address
Illouz’s comments come as the Republican party has been roiled in recent months by debates over the mainstreaming of antisemitic influencers within the GOP.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:24:56 GMTCourt releases bus driver who fatally rammed haredi teen to three days of house arrest
At the end of the morning hearing, Judge Tamar Bar-Asher ordered the driver to be released after reviewing security footage from the scene.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:07:42 GMTIsraeli officer dumps urine on soldiers' clothes, court martialed by IDF
The IDF responded to the incident, saying, “the grave incident is inconsistent with IDF values and with the standards expected from soldiers and commanders in the IDF.”
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:46:56 GMTCourts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases
The indictments were filed with the Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Beersheba District Courts.