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Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:48:28 GMT
Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider
An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:51:24 GMT
IDF to conduct drill in Kiryat Shmona, concludes Hebron operation
The drill will be held both within the nearby Gibor military base the city itself. Residents are warned that there will be increased military vehicle present on the roads, as well as pyrotechnics.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:42:29 GMT
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:31 GMT
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
The new plan aims to reduce the number of reserve days for combat soldiers, limiting them to fewer than 60 days per year.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:12:21 GMT
Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape
Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:04:39 GMT
Two separate vehicle accidents across Israel leave at least one dead, 14 injured
One person died and seven others were injured in a crash in northern Israel, and seven others were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 4.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:53:36 GMT
Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas
Damari was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025 alongside former hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:09:14 GMT
Arab parties sign commitment to re-establish joint list ahead of Israel's elections
The bloc, once made up of the four Arab parties, began to break apart ahead of the 2021 elections after Ra’am left the alliance.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:44:45 GMT
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
“Tens of thousands in Sakhnin are marching together for the safety of all of us,” Hadash-Tal chairperson MK Ayman Odeh said.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:34:47 GMT
Israeli film Butcher's Stain receives an Oscar nomination in Best Live Action Short category
Butcher’s Stain has already won a Silver Medal in the Narrative category at the 2025 Student Academy Awards, an important achievement for a filmmaker at the beginning of his career.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:25 GMT
IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects
The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:45 GMT
Bishop Robert Stearns' fight for justice and the next generation
Stearns sat with Jpost for a conversation about why Israel, justice, and Christian responsibility are inseparable today

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:27 GMT
Weapons smuggling via drones poses a threatening new reality for Israel - analysis
The drone smuggling threat is growing, as the last attempts occured on the Egyptian and now apparently also the Jordanian border.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:24:58 GMT
Classicameri Festival : Music to be savored and enjoyed
Once again, the Classicameri Festival provided value for money and left audiences buzzing and with a spring in their step. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:17:08 GMT
Some 25 Israelis indicted for spying for Iran in 2025, Shin Bet reveals
In a separate arena, the Shin Bet reported that 130 Israeli-Arabs were indicted for terror-related offenses, while 219 were arrested.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:57:44 GMT
Supreme Court reveals suspect who infiltrated IDF's Southern Command on October 7
Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the name of a man accused of infiltrating IDF command facilities after October 7 may be published, easing secrecy in a sensitive espionage case.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:41:50 GMT
'Last plane to leave Tehran': Mossad's final Iran chief Eliezer Tsafrir dies at 92
Tsafrir, a veteran Mossad and Shin Bet official and Israel’s last station chief in Tehran before 1979, played a central role in Israel’s early regional intelligence efforts.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:20:47 GMT
Police officer convicted over stun grenades used against anti-government protesters
According to the indictment, Swissa ordered the use of stun grenades against demonstrators in violation of police protocols, at a time when the crowd was not engaging in violence.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:49:20 GMT
IDF Menashe Brigade reservist dies from wounds sustained in Gaza fighting
The IDF said that Master Sergeant (res.) Asael Babad, 38, was severely injured during combat in Rafah on October 19 of last year.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:17:24 GMT
Herzog at Davos: Netanyahu trial has negative effect on Israeli society, a solution is needed
President Isaac Herzog said in Davos that any decision on a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be made independently, according to Israeli law and his conscience.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:21:18 GMT
Suspect sets police officers on fire during response to suicide call in Israel's North
When the officers arrived, the suspect poured a flammable liquid on one of the officers and set him alight. Two other officers were burned while attempting to restrain the man.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:50:48 GMT
Cyber CEO found guilty of statutory rape, assaulted children as young as 4 years old
On several occasions, Levy engaged in different kinds of non-consensual sexual activity with minors, the details of which are laid out in the Prosecutor's Office statement. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:43:10 GMT
Israeli far Right TikToker harasses, pepper sprays activists, invades West Bank home
Star pushed his way into the activist house in Ras al-Auja, ignoring activists' calls that he was trespassing on private property and demanding that he leave.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:52:16 GMT
'Nobody calls me chicken,' Donald Trump yells at Khameini on Eretz Nehederet
The Next Star for Eurovision finale was extensively mocked during the show, with the judges criticizing each other and all their choices.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:32:27 GMT
Protesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre
Several signs pointed to Israel’s close relationship with the Kurdish community. One read “Israel loves Kurdistan,” while others went further, openly calling for military action against the regime.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:03:19 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv earns Euroleague triumph
First-place Reds improve to 16-6 • Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated in Greece • Jerusalem, Holon also lose

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:34:58 GMT
Could Bennett, Lapid, and Eisenkot topple Netanyahu in Israel's next election? - analysis
Eisenkot has proposed creating a unified list for the upcoming elections with former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:14:10 GMT
Knesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment
The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:19:31 GMT
Court hears request to lift gag order shielding alleged rapist of Shay-Li Atari Wiener
Singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener filed a police complaint three and a half years ago, prompting the reopening of the investigation after more than a decade.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:37:06 GMT
Planes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says
Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.

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