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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:04:11 GMT
US lawmakers condemn settler violence after Washington Post journalist wounded in West Bank clashes
While the Israeli condemnations largely called for further investigation to determine the facts, US and Palestinian condemnations accused Israeli settlers of having attacked Levine.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:58:06 GMT
Several Petah Tikva synagogues refuse to host Smotrich, cite objections to politics during services
Some congregants argued that withdrawing the invitation after it had already been extended and publicly announced would be inappropriate, particularly since the synagogue had hosted other speakers.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:18:11 GMT
Avi Nesher's ‘Our Loves’ turns tragedy into immersive cinema - review
The idea of people who thought they were as stressed as they could be on October 6 is a smart lens for tackling October 7. You get to know each character and are drawn into their stories.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:16:36 GMT
Defense firm Elbit Systems expands operations in Europe with new Swedish facility
Elbit Systems' new Swedish facility aims to expand its European presence, strengthen local manufacturing, shorten delivery times, and improve support for defense customers.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:59:39 GMT
IDF destroys dozens of monuments honoring terrorists during West Bank counterterror operations
The monuments and signs, frequently created to glorify terrorists deemed to be “martyrs,” were destroyed as part of the IDF’s efforts to thwart terrorism and crack down on violent incitement.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:41:20 GMT
Colombia deepens ties with Israel, considers Holocaust alliance membership after embassy opening
Israeli Ambassador Vivian Aisen tells TML that the countries’ foreign ministers discussed a possible application, adding a previously unannounced initiative to Bogotá’s diplomatic realignment.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:38:46 GMT
'Sad we are fighting in public': Ex-Shin Bet deputy director demands full October 7 inquiry
Former Shin Bet deputy director Israel Hasson is calling for a formal inquiry into the Oct. 7 failures as conflicting accounts emerge between Benjamin Netanyahu and former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:47:03 GMT
Italy investigating Katz, other senior officials over alleged torture of Gaza flotilla activists
Investigators opened the probe after complaints from 50 Italian citizens who were detained by Israeli authorities following two Global Sumud Flotilla missions.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:17:35 GMT
IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander in Gaza who infiltrated Re'im base on October 7
Since the October 7 attacks, the terrorist continued his involvement in planning terror attacks against Israeli soldiers and civilians, the military noted.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:27:22 GMT
UN says Gaza malnutrition gains fragile as Israel halts commercial shipments
Israel said on Wednesday that commercial goods were no longer entering Gaza because of what it described as a dispute over taxes between local merchants and Hamas.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:50:04 GMT
'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land
Regarding the path to a peace agreement, Netanyahu said that the obstacle to peace is not Israel, but rather the enemies in the region shared by Israel and the United States.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:51:14 GMT
'An insane reality': Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of blocking hostage deal despite unanimous support
Eisenkot described behind-the-scenes discussions over hostage negotiations, military operations in Gaza, and plans to strike Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:09:18 GMT
Right-wing activists affiliated with Otzma Yehudit invade Arab Joint List Tel Aviv headquarters
The Joint List said MK Ofer Cassif intended to contact the Tel Aviv District police commander that evening to demand the swift arrest and prosecution of those involved.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:21 GMT
Likud MK Boaz Bismuth accuses media of targeting Netanyahu over Egypt intel. reports, Qatargate
"I could put together an entire case about the media's conduct toward the prime minister, and it would all be based on lies," Bismuth said.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:25:04 GMT
'Egypt will never pose a threat': Netanyahu questioned Egypt's military expansion, Sisi says
Sisi emphasized that Egypt's military expansion is not directed against Israel but is intended to safeguard national security and preserve peace in an unstable region.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:14 GMT
Haredi draft dodgers subjected to 'Holocaust' treatment, ultra-Orthodox Knesset candidate claims
"Our situation is close to what it was in the Holocaust," Stark said. "And there's no other way to say it."

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:48:15 GMT
Netanyahu declined proposal to strike Hamas terrorists in Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 - report
According to N12, Netanyahu asked about the possibility of killing terrorists during a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration with senior officials on September 13, 2023.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:06:05 GMT
WATCH: Washington Post photojournalist wounded in clash between Israelis, Palestinians in West Bank
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) condemned the attack in an X/Twitter post later on Friday, noting that the facts "remain unclear" and that "serious questions remain" regarding who is responsible.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:57:47 GMT
IDF blocks roads leading to Gaza border after Nahala settlers attempt to build outpost overnight
Nahala claimed that over 700 people, including dozens of families with children, rabbis, MKs, bereaved families, and wounded IDF veterans, participated in establishing the "Pioneers of Gaza" outpost.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:46:39 GMT
IDF kills two terrorists in Gaza Strip for roles in October 7, attempts to harm Israeli civilians
Al-Khalek Hala was a commander in the weapons productions headquarters of Hamas's military wing, producing different weapons and advancing Hamas's military presence in the Gaza Strip.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:45 GMT
IDF releases Sinwar letter encouraging Oct. 7 terrorists to plan broadcast of massacre footage
Sinwar's documents, shared by the IDF on the second anniversary of his assassination, called on terrorists to plan producing "horrific images" including shooting point-blank, slaughtering victims.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:52:42 GMT
'Shoot the Jews': Two years after Sinwar's death, IDF releases letter from Sinwar's 10-year-old son
The letter, featuring drawings of tanks, missiles, and a Spider-Man sticker, was recovered by IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip in 2024.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:07:16 GMT
Torah MiTzion marks 30 years of strengthening ties between Israel, Diaspora Jewry
Hundreds of former emissaries and community leaders gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate three decades of Jewish education and religious-Zionist outreach across more than 20 countries.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:55:07 GMT
Ben-Gvir plans to change IDF ethics code, emphasize 'Jewish values,' if named defense minister
Ben-Gvir's proposal also removes explicit provisions prohibiting harm to "non-combatants" and prisoners of war.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:55:49 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet kill two terrorists in Khan Yunis who allegedly smuggled weapons into Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet said that precise munitions and aerial surveillance were used to mitigate unnecessary harm to civilians. Operations in Gaza continue to dismantle threats to troops and civilians.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:51:04 GMT
One lightly injured in West Bank car ramming, but no terrorist motivation, IDF confirms
The incident reportedly developed after Hilltop Youth extremist settlers established a barricade, attempting to prevent Palestinian vehicles from transiting through the area.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:26:33 GMT
Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia
The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital near the Cypriot capital.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:19 GMT
Genocide accusations against Israel are 'despicable lie,' Knesset Speaker Ohana says
Addressing European parliamentary leaders, Ohana rejected genocide allegations against Israel, accused world leaders of hypocrisy, and invoked the Holocaust and the October 7 massacre.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:22:23 GMT
Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres
"It was a very short, very sharp conversation, and the massacre was stopped," Netanyahu said. He added: "There is still work to be done; I cannot reveal everything."

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:20 GMT
Likud seeks Shin Bet review of suspected foreign interference over Eisenkot contacts
In a letter sent by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party requested verification of the report and urged Sohlberg to consider urgent measures to address the suspected interference.

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