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Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:43:57 GMTIDF responds to alleged settler arson in West Bank Palestinian village, no injuries reported
IDF, Israel Police, and Border Police were sent to Khirbet al-Nawaj‘a after reports of deliberate burnings of Palestinian property, according to an IDF statement.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:52:08 GMTTwo years on: Missing young girl Haymanut Kasau still not found
Kasau, nine at the time, has been missing since February 25, 2024. Urging further action, her parents have repeatedly said that not nearly enough has been done to find their daughter.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:51:28 GMTBen-Gurion to Yad Vashem: What to expect from Indian PM Modi’s historic two-day visit - explainer
The Indian prime minister is set to become the first Indian leader to address the Knesset – but a domestic political standoff may overshadow the moment. Here’s what the schedule looks like.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:19:58 GMTIsaac Herzog returns to Ethiopia: Strengthening Israel's ties with Africa
Israel has a long history with Ethiopia, dating back to the time of Queen Makeda, the Queen of Sheba, who, according to legend, visited King Solomon in Jerusalem, and had a son Menelik with him.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:50:02 GMTAnimal rights organization urges Nature and Parks Authority to cease shooting of stray dogs
According to data obtained by Let the Animals Live, the Nature and Parks Authority killed approximately 1,300 stray dogs in 2025, an increase from the 794 killed in 2024.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:08:16 GMTBeitar runs riot over Netanya to remain in title race
Elsewhere, Hapoel Petah Tikva slipped by Maccabi Haifa 1-0 as Mamady Diarra scored the lone goal of the match in the 59th minute to take the points and stay in the Championship Playoff picture.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:21:01 GMTFrench animated short tells story of Jewish swimmer who survived Auschwitz
The film is based on the extraordinary real life of Alfred Nakache, a Jewish athlete whose story of resilience under Nazi persecution has previously been told in two French documentaries.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:37:51 GMTThree injured after fire breaks out at Israeli hospital due to suspected indoor cigarette smoking
The patients were treated for their wounds at the same hospital after fire and rescue services arrived on scene.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:23:41 GMTNetanyahu calls to 'bring peace, prosperity to Israel, region,' at meeting with UN ambassadors
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon, along with ambassadors envoys to the United Nations from across Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific, met with the Prime Minister and the President.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:54:21 GMTSomaliland president to make first official Israel visit - exclusive
Somaliland — a self-declared state recognized only by Israel — now seeks to deepen its ties with Jerusalem beyond diplomacy.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:51:51 GMTThe Modi doctrine and India’s growing partnership with Israel
From his 2017 visit to Israel to a broader strategic shift in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed relations, reshaping diplomacy, security, and regional cooperation.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:15:07 GMTUS will offer passport services in West Bank for first time
The service, which is set to begin in Efrat on February 27, comes in addition to the current US consular services offered at its Embassy in Jerusalem and at a Tel Aviv branch office.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:41:39 GMTModi's visit is laden with opportunity to strengthen an already-solid relationship - analysis
Modi’s visit is an act of cultivation. If Modi’s 2017 visit was a breakthrough in the relationship, his 2026 return signifies the consolidation of those ties.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:27:21 GMTEx-PM Bennett slams Likud MKs for not opposing haredi draft bill, breaking coalition discipline
“The reservists are being abandoned because they don’t have a lobby in Likud. The mark of disgrace for abandoning IDF soldiers will be branded on every coalition member,” Bennett said.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:11:00 GMTRape survivors offer chilling testimonies of police, court negligence in Knesset committee hearing
"I filed a report with the police at the age of 17 against my father, who raped me," said one survivor. "The case was closed due to lack of evidence."
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:58:19 GMTPresident Herzog calls for 'state of emergency' over Arab sector violence at annual Iftar dinner
President Isaac Herzog joined Arab leaders at an Iftar dinner to demand a national emergency against rising violence, calling the record wave of killings a "stain" in Israel's history.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:27:16 GMTA-G to High Court: Gov’t has not adopted economic sanctions plan against haredi draft dodgers
The Attorney-General warned the High Court that the government failed to plan for revoking benefits from Haredi draft evaders, despite data showing financial sanctions increased enlistment rates.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:35:00 GMTGov't-backed bill would expose police watchdog to political influence, A-G, State Attorney warn
The A-G and the State Attorney warned that a new bill to overhaul the police watchdog risks "forbidden political influence" and could turn the department into a tool for the government.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:30:49 GMTNetanyahu denies instructing Filber on Bezeq-Yes merger as Case 4000 cross-examination grows heated
Prosecutors allege that Netanyahu used his governmental authority to promote policies worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq, while Elovitch pressured Walla to shape coverage of the PM.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:15:00 GMTGov’t, IDF had no approved mass civilian evacuation plan pre-Oct. 7, comptroller report finds
As of October 7, Israel still has zero approved national operational evacuation plans and has conducted no emergency drills for a mass civilian displacement scenario, the comptroller found.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:28:50 GMTAttempted ramming suspect near Jerusalem tunnel turns himself in to police for investigation
The suspect turned himself in hours after the incident, where he fled the scene and was promptly pursued by IDF soldiers. No injuries were reported.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:22:59 GMTModi visit signals strategic reset between India and Israel after nine years
“Prime Minister Mr. Modi is visiting after almost nine years,” Singh said, referring to Modi’s landmark 2017 trip to Israel. “This visit is going to be a very historic visit.”
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:11:14 GMTAmit Segal claims Netanyahu offered him fourth spot on Likud list, 'any ministerial role' in 2022
Segal shared in the video that rather than a ministerial position, he had suggested to Netanyahu that Israel “needs to make some kind of judicial reform.”
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:56:44 GMTIsrael Prize Laureate Ronny Douek: October 7 accelerated shift in Israeli philanthropy culture
Douek described the day after October 7 as a turning point in how many Israelis understood the role of organized giving.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:49:19 GMTNetanyahu’s coalition topples Smotrich’s order to double tax import rate, opposition celebrates
The order was rejected by a wide margin, with 59 MKs against and 25 in favor.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:13:54 GMTTel Aviv teams keep winning while Jerusalem, Beersheba clubs triumph
Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Ironi Ness Ziona 111-80, Hapoel Tel Aviv got by Hapoel Holon 89-83, Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Ramat Gan 97-87, and Hapoel Beersheba crushed Maccabi Ra’anana.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:57:24 GMTAvdija leaves Blazers’ victory over Suns just one minute in with back injury
During Portland’s second offensive possession, Avdija felt discomfort while backing down his defender in the post. Almost immediately, he signaled that something wasn’t right.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:31:50 GMTIsraeli truckers fear foreign workers may overtake industry if bureaucracy goes unchecked
Representatives from various levels of the logistics and delivery industry claim that Israel has a severe shortage of truck drivers, while the Transportation and Labor Ministries claim otherwise.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:27:41 GMTFirst official Somaliland delegation visits Israel, tours wastewater recycling plant
The visit was intended to present decision-makers in Somaliland with solutions developed in Israel to address water shortages and manage a complex water economy.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:17:46 GMTIsrael announces title of 2026 Eurovision song contest entry: 'Michelle'
"Michelle" will be revealed in full for the first time in a festive broadcast on KAN 11 on March 5.