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Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:44 GMTIndictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent
According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:19:16 GMTGrapevine, April 10, 2026: Toxic antisemitism
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:45 GMTOpposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:26:43 GMTArgentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony
Argentina President Javier Milei will light a torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony, with Regev citing his strong support for Israel and fight against antisemitism.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:54 GMTIDF dropped 18,000 bombs during Iran war
These bombs were dropped as part of 1,000 waves of IAF aircraft, with CENTCOM saying that the US had struck over 13,000 targets during the war.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:53:17 GMTIn Yes!, Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7
Lapid is aware that his satirical film will be a bitter pill for many Diaspora Jews to swallow, but he has never shied away from his own convictions.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:47:28 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:24:24 GMTBack on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’
The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:11:28 GMTIsraeli pride: Peretz lifts Southampton over Arsenal and into Wembley spotlight
Peretz, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bayern Munich and then to Hamburg, has made a number of spectacular saves against Arsenal's young guns, helping the Gunners reach high standings.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:59:12 GMT‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks
Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:27 GMTWith Iran ceasefire set, IDF chief declares Hezbollah main front
Zamir said that "Iran from before the war is not the same as Iran now," adding "now it is much weaker."
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:40:03 GMTIsrael, Lebanon to begin direct talks on Hezbollah disarmament and peace, Netanyahu declares
"The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon," the prime minister said.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:57:02 GMTNearly 30,000 property damage claims filed since start of Operation Roaring Lion
According to the Tax Authority, 65 compensation fund teams are currently operating across the country to assist civilians whose homes and property have been damaged in the war.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:45:15 GMTThe Iran war balance sheet: wins, losses, and undecideds - analysis
As we take stock of where Israel and Iran won and lost during the war, lack of clarity does not mean there will be a tie, as eventually a winner will likely emerge.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:14:22 GMTAs US and Iran talk truce, Israel digs in for a 'forever war' - analysis
Israel's creation of "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon reflects a strategic shift after the attacks of October 7, 2023, one that puts the country in a semi-permanent state of war.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:08:17 GMTIDF's 98th Division gains control over Hezbollah-ridden town in southern Lebanon
Per Israeli media citing the IDF's estimates, there are at least several dozen Hezbollah terrorists located in the town, including Radwan Force operatives.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:56 GMT'Not buying it': Nearly half of Israelis say Israel and US did not win Iran war, poll finds
A new Walla and Maariv poll found that many Israelis are unconvinced by claims of victory over Iran, with broad dissatisfaction over the war’s outcome and mixed views on political leadership.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:47:10 GMTKAN marks 90 years of Israeli public broadcasting with cross-platform celebration
Broadcasts will include unforgettable historical clips from the KAN archive, and the anniversary will also be marked on the beloved comedy/variety show, Zehu Ze.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:17:01 GMTIsrael to expand summer school program after Iran war closures, education minister says
Kisch's plan expands the existing framework called the “Summer Vacation School,” which is run by the Education Ministry and provides state-subsidized summer programs after the school year ends.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:24:37 GMTNetanyahu's criminal trial to resume Sunday after wartime court freeze
Netanyahu’s corruption trial will resume Sunday after weeks of war-related court disruptions, returning to cross-examination in the high-profile Case 4000 proceedings.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:08:47 GMTPetition to High Court seeks to strike down new rabbinical courts arbitration law
“The powers of the Rabbinical Courts should be curtailed, not expanded,” Israel Hofsheet CEO Uri Keidar said in a statement.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:45:02 GMTPro-Iranian hacking group Handala claims breaching ex-IDF chief Halevi's phone
The group also published footage that appears to show Halevi holding meetings with senior Arab officials, including those from Qatar and Jordan.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:55:08 GMTIsraeli arrested in Iranian plot to assassinate former PM Naftali Bennett
The 22-year-old suspect was tasked with gathering intelligence, including photographing the Haifa port and missile impact sites in northern Israel.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:04:04 GMTHigh Court asked to enforce return order in Ras Ein al-Auja case after state misses deadline
Petitioners urge the High Court to enforce its ruling in the Ras Ein al-Auja case after the state missed a deadline to report on measures enabling residents’s return.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:50:19 GMTThe silent wave
Why we must prepare for the upcoming crisis in child protection
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:42:45 GMTHamas operative posing as journalist killed in Gaza strike, IDF says
The target was identified as Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, whom the military described as a key figure in Hamas’s rocket and weapons production headquarters.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:23:34 GMTProtesters gather outside US embassy in Tel Aviv ahead of Iran ceasefire announcement
The protesters, organized by the Peace Partnership coalition, demanded an end to the war, chanting “War will not bring freedom to anyone in the region."
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:15:37 GMTIsrael’s ‘ice orphans’: Survival, legacy, and the battle for hockey gold in Sofia
For the small, bruised, and fiercely dedicated community of Israeli hockey, this tournament is absolutely everything.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:47:10 GMTSounds of silence: Israeli sports return, but minus fans who define them
As the Israel Soccer League resumed play across the country this week, the atmosphere was eerie. It evoked the empty-stadium days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:47:38 GMTIsraeli settler wounded by rock, Palestinian shot by IDF soldier, in West Bank altercation
According to the military, several soldiers were dispatched to a site near Tayasir, a Palestinian village, where several Palestinians had reportedly begun throwing rocks at Israeli settlers.