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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:41:28 GMTCourt sentences driver in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case to one year in prison, bans her from driving
At the defense’s request, the court delayed the start of Pesler’s prison sentence until April 15 to give her time to appeal. She is required to report to Neve Tirza Prison by 9 a.m. that day.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:43:42 GMTFour Israelis arrested in plot to carry out terror attack against IDF soldiers in Karmiel
In a joint statement by the Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit and the Shin Bet, it was revealed that four suspects from northern Israel, including two minors, were suspected of having conspired.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:36:24 GMTBusiness owners to protest outside Knesset as Smotrich raises Israel's import tax exemption
The government approved Smotrich's order on Sunday and is expected to be finalized through a vote in the Knesset plenum on Monday evening.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT'So commit suicide': IDF soldiers filed thousands of mistreatment complaints in 2025
Complaints in 2025 range from deficient vehicle defenses to racism, to blocking medical attention for certain soldiers, to invasion of privacy, to abusing military drivers for personal trips.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:57:26 GMT63% of Israelis lack confidence in using defibrillators, MDA survey finds
Ahead of National Defibrillator Awareness Day, Magen David Adom urges public training and registration of life-saving devices.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:58:06 GMTJewish settlers reportedly set fire to mosque near Nablus, spray 'revenge' in West Bank attack
The extremists were also suspected to have sprayed graffiti on the walls, writing several slogans such as "price tag" and "revenge".
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:48:45 GMTFormer MK Kahana says Iranian missile threat is equivalent to nuclear threat, 'like Hiroshima'
According to Kahana, the Iranian missiles have a warhead of about half a ton of explosives, and "if you take 30,000 such missiles, it is equivalent to the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima."
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:29:40 GMTCourt charges minors with theft, extortion, knife possession after attacking man they met on Grindr
One of the teenagers met the victim at the gas station, before leading him to a nearby park, where the two others, along with several others whose identities are still unknown, were waiting.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:10:04 GMTIsrael's health services prepare for war amid Iran tensions
Health funds have developed a comprehensive plan to adapt medical services during emergencies, focusing on clinics with proper shelter or proximity to protected areas.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:56:33 GMTMaccabi Tel Aviv overwhelms Herzliya for State Cup crown
Maccabi Tel Aviv wins the 47th Israel State Cup with a dominant 109-90 victory over Bnei Herzliya, thanks to key performances from Sorkin, Hoard, and Blatt.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:38:08 GMTAyelet Shaked calls for right-wing alliance amid shifting dynamics in anti-Netanyahu bloc
Among the party leaders in the opposition bloc aiming to replace Netanyahu are opposition leader Yair Lapid, former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, Benny Gantz, and Yair Golan.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:53:03 GMTCoalition lawmakers vow to advance bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
A new bill aims to give the Chief Rabbinate control over Western Wall prayer arrangements, with coalition lawmakers pushing for its passage.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 20:27:34 GMTBorder Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway
Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:17:52 GMTFormer hostage Daniella Gilboa celebrates freedom in her debut single
Daniella Gilboa releases her powerful debut single, "Where Everything Ends," reflecting her journey from captivity to healing and hope.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:01:15 GMTSderot-based nonprofit launches 24/7 monitoring for farms, improving security
A new initiative in Sderot provides 24/7 monitoring for remote farms, reducing response times for theft, vandalism, and other security incidents.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:35:00 GMTNew generation of Israeli voters more traditional, right-wing, poll shows - analysis
A new poll reveals that 75% of first-time Israeli voters identify as right-wing, signaling a significant shift in the political landscape.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:13:27 GMTSouthern district police seize 1,000 illegal weapons in Bedouin sector
According to previously published estimates, roughly 130,000 illegal weapons and other means of combat are still being held in the region.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:09:52 GMTModi to visit Israel, address Knesset, meet with Netanyahu
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel this week, engaging in talks with Netanyahu on strengthening ties in high-tech, AI, and regional alliances.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:05:30 GMTSupreme Court rejects Braverman's appeal, keeps travel ban in place over ‘midnight meeting’ probe
Braverman asked the Supreme Court to lift the travel ban, arguing it harmed his UK ambassador appointment and Israel’s foreign relations after the Lod court overturned an earlier ruling.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:03:11 GMTMost Jewish Israelis blame Arab crime wave on 'cultural problem,' poll finds
While most Jewish respondents pointed to cultural factors, a similar majority of Arab respondents (57%) blamed police inaction.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:51:40 GMTIsrael disqualifies own bobsleigh team from Winter Olympics for faking illness
The disqualification follows a series of tense moments for the Israeli delegation at the Milan-Cortina games.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:48:11 GMTGrapevine February 18, 2026: I beg your pardon, Donald Trump
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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:38:59 GMTPolice find explosives, guns in raid on illegal crypto operation
According to a police spokesperson, the National Cyber Crime Unit of Lahav 433 was undertaking a covert investigation over the last few months into an illegal cryptocurrency financial service.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:09:16 GMTIDF celebrates new search and rescue unit amid growing tensions with Iran
Nicknamed "The Lion Battalion," this unit was originally formed in response to the October 7th attack.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:48:43 GMTTurkish boxer attacks Israeli opponent before fight, Israeli wins in two rounds
Konyuncu was seen bleeding profusely from a wound on the side of his head, and the judges made the call to end the fight there, awarding victory to Gordon.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:30:12 GMTIsraeli teens find dead body on hiking trail, rescue units struggle to help
Rescue forces announced that the operation had been complex, involving a series of rope systems in a difficult environment.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:25:46 GMTThirty-four arrested in lower Galilee raid after four injured in grenade incident
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the explosion, which occurred before the gunfire, was followed by a drone hovering over the area.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:14:24 GMTItaly's RAI apologizes after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team
On Saturday, viewers heard "Let's avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one," and then "no, because ..." before the sound was cut off.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:43:00 GMT‘When I didn’t have a voice, the film gave me one’: David, Ariel Cunio attend screening in Berlin
An updated version of Tom Shoval’s A Letter to David was screened at the 76th Berlinale, after an “incomplete version” of the film had its world premiere last year.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:19:48 GMTHugh Laurie confronts antisemitic backlash after his eulogy for Tehran producer Dana Eden
Laurie played a nuclear regulatory inspector in the third season of the series, which won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series, and which is available in Israel on KAN.