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Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:12:07 GMT
Palestinian illegal resident arrested after fatal car accident in Tel Aviv
The 24-year-old Palestinian entered Israel illegally and allegedly killed a cyclist while riding a stolen vehicle in Tel Aviv, the Israel Police announced.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:52:13 GMT
Former Shin Bet official warns Israelis to bring weapons to synagogues during Yom Kippur prayers
Barbing said that it was "impossible to provide airtight security for every synagogue" and called gun owners "the first line of defense" for worshipers.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:05:02 GMT
Eyal Waldman backs Eisenkot, warns Netanyahu win could threaten Israel’s democracy, economy
“I think we are facing a serious long term problem... the solution is to have a different government. I hope Eisenkot wins the election, and then everything will be different," Waldman said.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:18:01 GMT
‘Can’t reward terrorism and demand legitimacy’: PA’s Abbas denied US visa ahead of UNGA
The decision marks the second consecutive instance in which the Palestinian leader was prevented from entering the country, while other officials were also barred from the UNGA.

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 03:03:56 GMT
US still committed to disarming Hamas, source says, after Katz claims it will not happen - report
"There is no need to believe or guess," the source told KAN News. "Only to cooperate with the Peace Council's plan to remove Hamas from all its weapons and rule in Gaza."

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:41:20 GMT
Explosion heard in Netanya after tear gas grenade thrown on residential street
Initial reports from the scene show that a tear gas grenade was thrown at the house, the National Fire and Rescue spokesperson said.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:40:48 GMT
Hebron’s Jewish community finishes restoring tomb belonging to ancestors of biblical King David
The work was spearheaded by the community’s international spokesperson, Yishai Fleisher, a member of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:31:52 GMT
Netanyahu's US trips: $13,000 for hair and makeup, $500 smoking fee, $125 traffic ticket
The largest charge during that visit was $51,661 for Washington's Watergate Hotel, while the total itemized charges in the report came to approximately $128,900.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:25:51 GMT
Israel facing propaganda attack, Netanyahu says at memorial ceremony for Christian IDF soldiers
Netanyahu said that Israel was an "island of tolerance" in the region. The State of Israel is the only place in the Middle East where the Christian community flourishes and grows," he added.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:07:08 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv firing on all cylinders as perfect start to season continues
The yellow-and-blue are a perfect 4-0, with wins over Israeli league heavyweights Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and Hapoel Tel Aviv, including a convincing 4-1 derby victory at Bloomfield Stadium.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:41:45 GMT
Israel, Morocco agree to upgrade diplomatic ties, expand flights at US-backed summit
The meeting of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, and US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz comes a day after the sixth anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:13:33 GMT
Israel considering additional steps against Netherlands over trade ban against West Bank products
According to the source, Israel's policy on the matter has not changed: Israel has acted, is acting, and will continue to act against those who act against it.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:34:02 GMT
Netanyahu announces he will propose laws to revoke citizenship of people 'smearing' IDF
A second law Netanyahu said he would present would multiply by 20 the amount it would be possible to sue people for over slandering the IDF.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:28:23 GMT
Petah Tikva man sentenced to over 13 years in prison for carrying out tasks for Iranian agent
Alexander Granovsky admitted to setting nine vehicles on fire and sending his handler footage of sensitive locations. Prosecutors say the sentence is the harshest yet in this series of cases.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:00:47 GMT
Ali Taher was IDF's most complex battle terrain yet, Egoz forces chief tells 'Post' - interview
The Egoz Special Forces commander told the Post that the battle signified a major setback to Hezbollah and to Iran "both on a symbolic and command and control operational level."

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:26:28 GMT
A moment of Israeli pride: Avi Nesher’s ‘Our Loves’ gets standing ovations in Toronto
Nesher describes his film as the story of  “six people who thought they were having the worst day of their lives on October 6, 2023,” and follows them through the Hamas massacre on October 7.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:15:05 GMT
IDF strikes southern Lebanon after warning northern Israeli residents about explosions
The IDF warned northern residents in a message about loud explosion noises that would be heard across the region.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:13:18 GMT
Legal aid caseload reaches 154,552 files as debt, family disputes dominate report
The annual report details wartime assistance, a Supreme Court debt ruling, and wider access to help for older people facing financial exploitation.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:40:07 GMT
IDF kills Hamas Nukhba commander involved in October 7 hostage abductions
According to the IDF, the terrorist, Jihad Samih Mahmoud Ismail, had taken part in the killing of Capt. Omer Neutra, St.-Sgt. Oz Daniel, and Sgt. Shaked Dahan.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:29:01 GMT
25,000 seminary girls recruited to fund haredi yeshivas amid draft crisis - report
KAN reported that 25,000 seminary girls participated in the phone-calling campaign and raised over NIS 11 million. Each girl was given a personal fundraising goal of NIS 8,400.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:24:14 GMT
Shurat HaDin, representing victims of the October 7 massacre
They demand criminal investigation into the creators of NAZA: “Every day that passes may cause substantial harm to the investigation”

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:48:31 GMT
Netanyahu’s New York UN visit sees unusual US Secret Service security involvement
This comes after NYC Mayor Mamdani admitted that his office lacked the authority to arrest the prime minister, though he emphasized that Netanyahu "is not welcome in New York City."

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:10:30 GMT
Kol-Gai Trainees Begin Field Missions at New Agricultural Moshav Bitron
Kol-Gai trainees begin field missions, documenting the establishment of Bitron and creating advocacy content for Hashomer Hachadash’s Otef Israel project.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:02:59 GMT
Former Yisrael Beytenu MK Esterina Tartman dies at 68
After retiring from political life, Tartman turned to private business and public activity outside of government.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:29:46 GMT
High Court dismisses Shas petition after Ovadia Yosef memorial conference canceled
The three-day event had been planned for October 6-8 at Jerusalem’s International Convention Center.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:48:22 GMT
Lapid calls on Netanyahu to convene defense budget committee, release NIS 11b. to IDF
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Netanyahu to convene the defense budget committee and release NIS 11 billion for urgent military purchases.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:10:01 GMT
Shayetet 13 Navy SEALs conduct counterterror raids near Hebron, West Bank overnight
The details of the operation were not made public, but the IDF noted that there had been increased terror activity stemming from the area of operation. 

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:46:01 GMT
Car crashes into residential building in Hadera, driver lightly injured, ramming attempt ruled out
The incident occurred when an 80-year-old driver lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the residence; it was not part of an attempted car ramming attack, Walla learned.

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:28:25 GMT
Poll: A third of Israelis call settler rioters ‘terrorists’
A new survey finds one-third of Israelis describe Jewish rioters involved in recent West Bank violence as “Israeli terrorists,” while another 18% call them “nationalist criminals.”

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:02:02 GMT
Over 40 Israeli organizations sign joint statement in solidarity with NAZA filmmakers
Over 40 Israeli human rights groups issued a joint statement in support of 'NAZA' producers and condemning calls to revoke their citizenship.

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