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Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:09:48 GMTFormer Israeli prime minister Bennett warns foreign Gaza control would endanger Israel's security
Bennett criticized the potential involvement of Qatar and Turkey, referring to such a move as the Oslo Accords on steroids.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:59:21 GMTAttorney-General: ‘No basis for judicial intervention’ in gov’t’s Zini appointment
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara formally told the High Court there are “no grounds for judicial intervention” in David Zini's appointment as Shin Bet director, citing a lawful process.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:42:59 GMTWATCH: New York sheikh, on visit to Israel, speaks out against Mamdani’s snub of Jewish State
The Sharaka-led delegation of Muslim faith leaders spent a day in Israel meeting survivors, visiting memorial sites, and promoting face-to-face interfaith solidarity after October 7.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:11:05 GMTWATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, hits weapons depot and underground facility
The military said the strikes, guided by intelligence, targeted a weapons storage facility and an underground site used by the group.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:51:31 GMTJewish anarchists set fire to mosque near Palestinian city Salfit, no injuries reported
Graffiti was found on the walls of the mosque with seemingly pointed messages to the IDF Central Command chief, who referred to Jewish violence against Palestinians as terrorism.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:25:39 GMTKfar Giladi Hotel and Zumu Museum to open art show in Upper Galilee
The free exhibition will span historic kibbutz spaces, featuring 60-plus works that explore the North’s path home after the war, the organizers said.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:10:04 GMTIsrael Prison Service arrests sex offender 'performing indecent acts' in public playground
Officers from the “Tzur” enforcement and monitoring unit for sex offenders apprehended a sex offender at a playground in the south of the country.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:07:43 GMTIDF says 'red line' crossed in West Bank riots after soldiers beaten, Palestinian buildings burned
“The IDF will not tolerate the behavior of a criminal minority that stains a law-abiding public," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said in a statement.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:50:38 GMTIsrael's 2026 state budget to be brought for gov't approval on Dec. 4 amid tensions
After passing the first hurdle of government approval, the budget proposal will still need to be brought to the Knesset’s plenum for three separate readings before it is finalized.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:44:26 GMTWorld Mizrachi announces Zionist Congress coalition deal - Yesh Atid warns against joining
'World Mizrachi is deeply proud and grateful to be a significant part of the WZO’s leadership in this period where partnership, mutual trust and respect.'
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 21:17:00 GMTKnesset advances first reading for tax benefits bills for Ashkelon, southern Israel, West Bank
The bills will now be brought to the Knesset’s committees for further discussion before being brought back to the plenum, where they will need to pass a second and third reading to become law.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:36:40 GMTRon Dermer may become Netanyahu's 'Steve Witkoff' after quitting government role - analysis
It would not be surprising to see Dermer become a “Steve Witkoff” in Netanyahu’s service, a figure with no formal title who nonetheless acts as an envoy.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:34:39 GMTIsrael Police 'in uproar' as high-ranking officer interrogated over severe abuse of power suspicion
Questioning lasted over seven hours. The officer was released under condition of not entering police facilities or contacting anyone involved for at least nine days. Details remain under a gag order.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:13:40 GMTEducation Ministry under fire for rehiring principal accused of sexual harassment
'This is a distorted decision that normalizes sexual misconduct and ignores the serious harm it causes to those who were harassed'
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:12:11 GMT'Kahane was right': Likud MK defends far Right Jewish terrorist in fiery Knesset debate
MK Gilad Kariv (Democrats) stated in response that under "Netanyahu’s leadership, Likud has become a Kahanist, nationalist, and anti-democratic party."
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:09:47 GMT'Calling it like it is': Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter asking for pardon
In the letter, Trump told Herzog that he believes that the Netanyahu trial was a " political, unjustified prosecution."
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:42:50 GMTArmy Radio commander to fight Katz's closure of IDF station before High Court
Reactions to Katz's decision vary from A-G Baharav-Miara's concerns over "political interference in public broadcasting," to the Israel Press Council calling it “illegitimate and illegal”.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:39:04 GMTWATCH: Israeli soldiers exchange fire with terrorists who emerged from tunnel in south Gaza
The IDF assessed that the four Gazans they identified are part of the approximately 200 terrorists that remain in the “terror pocket” in Rafah.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:53:48 GMTDisabled ex-police officer who self-immolated in front of defense official succumbs to wounds
"The choice to commit such a shocking and severe act of self-harm, as well as violence toward a caregiver, is not a solution, even in moments of extreme crisis," the Defense Ministry stated.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:11:28 GMTShin Bet chief Zini to High Court: Legal challenge against me an effort to 'police opinions'
Zini’s appointment has drawn unusually sharp criticism from within the intelligence community itself. Three former Shin Bet directors joined a petition urging the overturning of the nomination.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:38:10 GMTOlympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges
The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:36:25 GMTIsraeli hoops flying in Europe, except Maccabi: Hapoel Tel Aviv blows out Baskonia in EuroLeague
Hapoel Tel Aviv downed Baskonia 114-89 to move to 8-2 in EuroLeague, led by Elijah Bryant (24 pts). Meanwhile, Maccabi fell to Fenerbahce, dropping its record to 2-8.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:32:41 GMTJust one Jewish 'anarchist' remains in custody after around 100 attack Palestinian village
In total, only six attackers were caught, and four were detained. This marks the 85th recent attack on Palestinians, with the IDF calling for more tools against offenders.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:51:33 GMTAvdija’s All-Star dream: New format could open door for Israel's rising star
Through 10 games with the Portland Trail Blazers, Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level, averaging 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game on 47% shooting from the field and 37% fr
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:36:52 GMTAs Israeli road fatalities near 400 this year, Regev aide appears to laugh off death toll
As the 2025 traffic death toll hit 400, Minister Miri Regev attended Netanyahu’s trial. Her spokesman appeared to make light of the tragedy, sparking a public and media backlash.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:22:39 GMTShin Bet foils ISIS-inspired terror plot by 18-year-old Israeli
Authorities thwarted an ISIS-inspired terror plot, arresting a young Israeli citizen who studied how to produce explosives. Security agencies vow strong action against internal threats.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:36:44 GMTNetanyahu trial 'political and unjustified,' Trump writes to Herzog in letter requesting pardon
"It is time to let Bibi unite Israel by pardoning him, and ending that lawfare once and for all," the US president wrote to his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:38:17 GMTTrump formally requests Netanyahu pardon from President Herzog
Herzog released a statement in response, thanking Trump for his support, but maintained that "anyone seeking a pardon must submit a formal request in accordance with established procedures."
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:13:30 GMTKnesset members to convene emergency meeting against Katz's 'destructive' Army Radio closure
“The defense minister’s decision is an inseparable part of the assault on the free press. His words incite violence and put the employees of Army Radio at risk,” Kariv stated.
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:03:39 GMTPolice locate Hamas guns used in Oct. 7 massacre at Be'eri kindergarten, two years after attacks
After being located, the weapons and radios were handed over to police for examination as part of the wider probe into the October 7 massacres in the Gaza border communities.