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Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:52:42 GMTFormer hostage Elkana Bohbot plans speaking tour, book as part of recovery from captivity
Bohbot said that what helps him most during his recovery period is focusing on his book, '738 Days in Hamas Captivity.' "I'm trying to push it," he said.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:24:17 GMTWATCH: Nine Palestinians arrested for stone-throwing incidents in West Bank
In a separate incident, the Palestinian Health Ministry claimed that a Palestinian was killed by settler gunfire in the village of al-Mikhmas area near Ramallah.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:11:41 GMTIDF cracks down on Palestinian incitement to violence across West Bank at start of Ramadan
Additionally, Palestinian media reported that police arrested Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Abbasi, an imam of al-Aqsa Mosque, on Monday evening.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:35:57 GMTHaredi parties accuse Knesset foreign affairs committee legal adviser of stalling draft bill
According to senior haredi party figures quoted by Maariv, some of Frenkel-Shor’s conditions are not purely legal in nature but reflect “an ideological approach.”
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:33:30 GMTWhy Israel is choosing calm over panic as Trump amasses forces for war with Iran
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In Israel, flights regularly depart and arrive. Supermarkets remain stocked. The risks of escalation are real, but so is the memory of having faced Iran before – and endured.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:47:48 GMTDespite leading in votes, Netanyahu lacks power to form coalition - poll
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:46:53 GMTSoroka Medical Center prepares for potential military conflict with Iran
The medical center is already simulating emergency situations, and in recent days, procedures have been refined and guidelines updated for transferring patients in case of another emergency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:09:05 GMTGur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story
After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:17:46 GMTHamas allegedly asked Mansour Abbas to ensure Netanyahu's re-election in 2021 - report
The official reportedly believed that "Netanyahu was looking for continued calm and quiet understandings, while a new government would be dragged into an operation in the Gaza Strip."
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:57:22 GMTGroceries, water, art supplies: Israeli women ready families for another confrontation with Iran
Three Israeli women describe how the June 2025 conflict with Iran affected them and their families, and how they feel now that tensions are rising once again.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:47:46 GMTLeaked security footage debunks Tucker Carlson’s claim of being detained at Ben-Gurion Airport
Israel Airports Authority confirmed that Carlson was "politely asked a few routine questions, in accordance with standard procedures applied to many travelers" in a late Wednesday X/Twitter post.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:39:31 GMTWATCH: IDF foils terror plots in West Bank, destroys Hamas tunnels in Gaza
One of the Hamas tunnels was approximately one kilometer long, the IDF said, and it contained several living quarters as well as explosive devices.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:41:30 GMTIsraeli settler kills Palestinian-American teen in West Bank, local health ministry says
A US embassy official condemned the violence, telling Reuters on Thursday: "The US Department of State has no higher priority than the safety and security of US citizens overseas."
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:08:34 GMTHigh Court urged to lift Oct. 7 audit freeze, hold semi-classified hearing
The original ruling did not permanently bar the comptroller from auditing the events of October 7, but temporarily froze work on eight defined “core” audits while
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:01:49 GMTIsraeli FM Sa'ar honors fallen IDF soldiers, thanks Trump for Board of Peace
"As I stand here," Sa'ar said, "I recall the 925 brave soldiers that gave their lives in a war against pure evil: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah. These are the best people."
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:47:01 GMTNetanyahu: Israel prepared for 'any scenario,' working closely with US amid Iran threat
“The Middle East is at a crossroads. The extremist elements refuse to give up and are reorganizing to challenge us again," he said.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:36:09 GMTEx-intel official discusses the risks and opportunities presented by revolutions in AI
"You can defend well hundreds of times, but they only have to get through once," the former official noted. "It is always harder to protect than it is to attack."
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:14:12 GMTIDF: West Bank stable heading into Ramadan, but maintaining high op. tempo to prevent incitement
The IDF's deployment of troops is designed to shift rapidly from routine activities to targeted raids, arrests, and intelligence-led interdictions when incidents occur.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:49:18 GMTFormer PM Naftali Bennett won't boycott Ben-Gvir or Smotrich, leaked recordings reveal
In addition to saying he would not boycott the far-right ministers, Bennett was heard in the recordings describing Ben-Gvir as a "very unserious person" and Smotrich as "very combative."
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:49:18 GMTJerusalem court sentences man who posed as single in relationships with twelve women
The court determined that Fraiser’s actions constituted a single continuous criminal episode, with the defendant facing 20 to 36 months in prison.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:41:00 GMT IDF chief says finger 'on the trigger' as Tehran threat looms over Middle East
Zamir said that the IDF's metaphorical finger was "on the trigger" if its enemies were to make any operational change.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:29:41 GMTFuture Gaza admin. unveils updated logo after adding shield, olive branch to PA emblem
"[Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu is the founder of the Palestinian state," MK Avigdor Liberman (Israel Beytenu) said of the change in a post to X/Twitter.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:57:14 GMTOno Academic College unveils International Law Program bridging Israeli and US legal systems
New LL.B. track at Ono International School combines Israeli law with NY Bar eligibility
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:53:43 GMTIDF overhauls pre-draft medical screening checks during military conscription process with AI
The IDF is overhauling its pre-draft medical screening to streamline the process, remove unnecessary exams, and introduce new tests for better accuracy and efficiency in preparing draft candidates.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:51:53 GMTBraverman asks Supreme Court to lift travel ban, argues diplomatic post, foreign relations at stake
Tzachi Braverman has asked Israel's High Court to overturn a district court ruling reinstating restrictive conditions, including a travel ban, preventing him from assuming his London ambassador post.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:49:31 GMTExpert: Lessons, trauma from October 7 informing new West Bank land registration policy - interview
Israeli leaders are choosing to prioritize physical security, even if it means “taking the risk of being a pariah nation,” foreign policy expert Harley Lippman said.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:48:27 GMTHigh Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president as appointments stall
The hearing was held in response to a petition by the Zulat Institute, which is seeking an order compelling Levin to engage with Amit in order to advance routine appointments within the judiciary.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:16:11 GMTBennett: 'Chickens***' Tucker Carlson landed in Israel, faked harassment, 'whined,' and left
Bennett argued that Carlson didn’t even set foot in the country, yet made up a story that he was harassed by Israeli security.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:41:28 GMTAnti-Hamas Gaza militia leader says group readying for next phase after dismantling tunnels
“The first phase is that we are depriving Hamas of one of its most important means: the tunnels," Duhine told N12 News.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:09:52 GMTFive hospitalized after fire breaks out in building in Tel Aviv's Rabbi Elnakvah Street
MDA teams that arrived at the scene conveyed all those who had been injured to the hospital, including a 50-year-old man who was in serious condition after inhaling smoke.