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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:19:17 GMT
MK Amsalem suffered heart attack, spokesperson says he is now home recovering
MK Dudi Amsalem's office stated that he was in “good condition” as he returned home to continue recovering from the medical incident.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:58:28 GMT
Volunteers from abroad to teach English in Gaza envelope communities
This new initiative launched by ELUL and Homeward, supports schools and educational programs as the region continues to recover from October 7

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:54:01 GMT
‘Losers’: Israeli right-wing turns on Kushner and Witkoff over Iran deal
Channel 14 criticized Kushner and Witkoff's involvement in the US deal with Iran, claiming that they're turning their backs on the country in a time of need.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:03:12 GMT
Bennett launches critique against Netanyahu, claims he is the 'only one' who can defeat him
"The current government is no longer capable of advancing Israel," said the former prime minister during an interview with KAN News.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:21:35 GMT
New Karnei Shomron roof plan to add 6,000 homes, public infrastructure
Officials said the agreement could triple Karnei Shomron’s population, marking the first roof plan of its kind in the West Bank.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:58:50 GMT
Netanyahu: Israel does not know terms of US-Iran nuclear deal
Netanyahu added that he and US President Donald Trump don't always "see eye to eye" at times, saying that "Israel's security interests need to be defended wisely."

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:53:50 GMT
Two Tel Aviv men arrested for brandishing weapon while filming a movie
The suspects had not coordinated with the police beforehand. They were arrested on suspicion of negligent use of a weapon without a license and illegal possession of a weapon. 

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:44:48 GMT
Court overturns Education Ministry ban on educational pro-peace program
Since the closure imposed on the West Bank and Gaza Strip at the start of the Gaza War, the program has been operated by Israeli facilitators only, according to the ruling.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:53:05 GMT
FIFA plans to organize match between Israel, Palestine during September U-15 tournament - report
The match would be played during a symbolic tournament in the US, with players from all 211 of FIFA’s member associations present, including Russia.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:48:37 GMT
Ben-Gvir cancels US trip citing 'difficulties' in obtaining travel visa - report
The difficulties were reportedly related to the requirement to provide fingerprints to obtain a US visa, Channel 13's Suleiman Maswadeh reported. 

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:15:42 GMT
Israeli Cinema Day returns with NIS 10 tickets across country
Among the films scheduled to be shown are Checkout, American Henna, Underwater Speculations, ‘Cuz You’re Ugly, and more!

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:56:09 GMT
October 7 documentary ‘The Prophet’ to make Jerusalem debut on Thursday
Melissa Francis said she was motivated to make the film after Oct. 7 to explain Israel to viewers outside the country, particularly in the United States.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:53:22 GMT
Idan Amedi to perform near Gaza border after wartime injury
Fauda star and singer Idan Amedi will headline the Sderot Beer Festival, returning to the Gaza border region after his wartime injury.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:49:10 GMT
Haredi parties halt coalition voting over daycare bill pulled from Knesset agenda
Shas and UTJ said they would stop backing coalition bills after the daycare subsidies bill was left off the Knesset plenum agenda.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:29:48 GMT
Police disperse haredi protest near Ofakim in response to draft-dodger riot arrests
"Traffic at the junction has reopened and is operating as normal," the police said.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:15:50 GMT
Knesset's election of Rabello as comptroller conducted unlawfully, retired justice tells high court
The petitions argue that the secrecy of the vote was not a technical formality, but a central legal protection meant to allow MKs to vote freely.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:20:23 GMT
Knesset panel approves immunity for Tally Gotliv in Shin Bet identity disclosure case
Eleven lawmakers voted in favor, while three voted against after three days of discussions on the matter that spanned from the early morning into the afternoon.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:42:56 GMT
Netanyahu 'needs Trump,' won't give up on US support so easily, fmr. comms. advisor says
He argued that Netanyahu is currently in an uncomfortable political position, having been "humiliated" with the announcement of the deal, adding that there is no news about Lebanon.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:04:45 GMT
Israel expects new air defense orders from Europe due to growing concerns over Russian threat
Asked whether European countries were interested in Arrow or David's Sling, he said there was also interest in the Iron Dome, a system designed to take out short-range threats.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:32:12 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protesters indicted for breaking into military police chief's home
The indictment says protesters carried signs reading, “War on the draft law, in actions and not words,” and shouted slogans including “We will die and not enlist” and “Yuval Yamin is a traitor."

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:29:32 GMT
Most Israelis believe internal conflicts, polarization are biggest threats to Israel, study reveals
The study revealed that the majority of the public in Israel, 55%, sees internal polarization and disagreement as the most dangerous threat to the country’s continued existence.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:45 GMT
French-Israeli businessman buys eight unbuilt Jerusalem apartments for NIS 24 million
"Kiryat Yoval is at a turning point where the old housing supply is being replaced by modern buildings, which create price arbitrage in favor of buyers in the early stages"

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:49:11 GMT
Bennett: 'Clock for Iran regime change to start as soon as government in Israel changes'
"The term of the Netanyahu government began with a civil war, continued with the massacre of the seven in October, and ends with a historic failure against Iran," said Bennett.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:03:13 GMT
Iran’s regime survives, Israel worries: Winners, losers emerging from new US-Iran deal - analysis
Two Israeli strikes over the past year have influenced a rapid American push toward ceasefire agreements.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:17:45 GMT
Israel will not leave Lebanon, won't strike if Hezbollah respects ceasefire, sources tell 'Post'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to address the US-Iran deal or the issue of Lebanon, which, according to Sharif, is included in the deal.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:38:42 GMT
Argentine President Milei hosts Argentine Maccabiah delegation
According to FACCMA, Milei reaffirmed his support for Israel and democracy in the Middle East while expressing interest in the various sports in which Argentine athletes will compete.

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:22:10 GMT
Finals set as Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv complete semi sweeps
Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Holon 89-61 to complete a 3-0 series sweep, while Hapoel Tel Aviv completed its own sweep with an 89-81 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:37:29 GMT
‘Backstabbing those who serve’: Deputy FM slams coalition laws aiding draft evaders - interview
Explaining why she has voted against the legislation, Haskel said in her interview with the Post that, “we are at war, and when we have a pyramid of priorities, security always has to be on the top."

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:23:41 GMT
IDF kills senior Hezbollah commander who served as Nasrallah's fmr. bodyguard, in southern Lebanon
Ali Musa Daqduq was responsible for founding the 'Golan Terrorist Network,' coordinating various attacks against IDF soldiers along the border, and planning the murders of five US soldiers in 2007.

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:01:40 GMT
Two IDF soldiers wounded by Hezbollah rockets in southern Lebanon
One was lightly wounded, and the other was moderately wounded, during activity at the Ali Taher Ridge, per the IDF.

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