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Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:54:33 GMTIsrael Post issues stamp marking 30 years of IDF’s elite Yahalom Unit
Israel Post CEO David Laron presented the first stamp sheet to the unit’s commander, identified as Col. A.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:34:22 GMTBones, passport, found outside Jerusalem may belong to Finnish missing person
Children walking in the woods outside of Pisgat Ze'ev on Friday before Shabbat found the bones and showed them to one of their fathers, who called the police.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:08:31 GMTIDF kills Hezbollah operative rebuilding terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon
In a statement, the IDF said the operative’s activity violated the ceasefire framework and posed a threat to Israel’s northern communities.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:07:22 GMTMan indicted for surveilling senior official on suspected Iranian intelligence instruction
Authorities did not publicly identify the senior official who was allegedly targeted; Israeli media reports identified him as former defense minister Yoav Gallant.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:51:35 GMTIsraeli police arrest seven, stop attempted infiltration of 15 Palestinian residents
The suspects were reportedly traveling to work in Bnei Brak, where they had planned an extended stay, the Police Spokesperson’s Unit said.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:35:06 GMTSuspicious envelope found at Prime Minister's Office, sent to biological lab
The envelope was examined by Israel Police forensic laboratory personnel on location, who eliminated the possibility of an explosive. It was then sent to a biological laboratory in Ness Ziona.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:28:43 GMTAthens police investigate death of Tehran creator Dana Eden
The production company stated that the rumors of nationalist or criminal involvement in Eden's death are unfounded.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:43:57 GMTIsraeli nurse accused of abusing hospitalized toddler released from police custody
Rimer, a 53-year-old Ramle resident, was arrested last week, with investigators saying that the pediatric intensive care unit CCTV captured footage of her crimes.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:16:01 GMTFinnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosted Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Jerusalem, marking the first such visit in nearly a decade amid EU discussions on Israel.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:15:46 GMTIsraeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:20:21 GMTIDF strikes October 7 terrorist, PIJ commander in Gaza following ceasefire violations
Israeli forces attacked terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip, as well as Gaza City in the central region and Khan Yunis in the south.
Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:41 GMTIndictment filed against Jerusalem man over alleged attempt to burn minor on bus
The suspect, identified as Yaakov Yisrael Berkowitz, 31, allegedly poured gasoline on the 12-year-old victim following an earlier confrontation with his father.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:50:39 GMTElijah Childs, Hapoel HaEmek ready for bright lights of the State Cup semis - interview
Israel’s State Cup reaches the final four as HaEmek makes a historic debut alongside Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Bnei Herzliya.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:47:59 GMTIsraeli activist group decries 'aggressive policy on the Temple Mount' ahead of Ramadan
Ir Amim decried what it described as recent “violations” of the status quo, which, up until recently, banned Jewish people from praying at the site.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:31:51 GMT Maccabi TA keeps rolling in Euroleague; Hap TA suffers 5th straight loss
Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Bayern Munich 111-106 in overtime over the weekend as the yellow-and-blue couldn’t miss from long distance, hitting 20 three-pointers to help chalk up the home win.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:47:12 GMTNGOs waited decades to brand Israel with ‘genocide' label, watchdog head tells 'Post'
“This entire industry requires careful, independent investigation. The lack of oversight has allowed a political agenda to override humanitarian claims,” Steinberg said.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:50:06 GMT'The Iranians are lying': Netanyahu says he's 'skeptical' about future US deal with Tehran
The prime minister laid out components he considers essential in any deal with Iran to ensure the security of Israel, the US, the region and the world.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:41:36 GMTAmerican, as well as Israeli officials, see little chance of deal between US and Iran
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said Iran is willing to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is ready to discuss lifting economic sanctions.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:07:49 GMT Gov't approves new international airport in Israel's South, amid Ben-Gurion congestion concerns
Israel will build a new international airport in southern Israel at Ziklag, alongside a northern airport, as officials warn Ben Gurion is nearing capacity.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:13:55 GMTNoam Shilian’s inspiring journey back to sport
Hapoel Tel Aviv hosted 11-year-old supporter Noam Shilian at training, offering a special moment of connection as he continues rehabilitation from a rare pain condition.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:31:16 GMTIdentity theft, data leaks top Israel’s cybercrime list, nearly 1 in 12 affected in 2024
Of the thousands of online crimes reported in 2024, over half of them involved theft and/or distribution of information (52.4%), with a higher likelihood of women being the victims.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 16:36:10 GMTPresident Herzog to press for anti-gun legislation, meets with Arab victims of violent crime
Herzog declared that every local authority should make the banning of guns and violence of any kind a top priority.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:41:09 GMT'My family will finally hear my story': New IDF reservist archive launches
The project, known in Hebrew as “Chaim al Hakav” (Life on the Line), described itself as a national digital archive designed to document reservists’ experiences.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:37:18 GMTThis Valentine’s Day, maybe it’s time to look up
No one falls in love with a profile. They fall in love with a person standing right in front of them.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:28:09 GMT'He could have murdered me': Holocaust survivor attacked on Ramat Gan street in broad daylight
The woman was evacuated by Magen David Adom to Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, where she received treatment for facial and eye injuries and remained under observation for several hours.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:22:37 GMTWATCH: Israel Police rescue two female IDF soldiers chased by ultra-Orthodox mob in Bnei Brak
Over 20 arrested as haredi parties condemn violence, stress it does not reflect the broader haredi community.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:58:33 GMTHigh Court orders Levin to justify refusal to convene Judicial Selection Committee
Top justices issue a conditional order, saying judge shortages are harming the public.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:54:05 GMTGov’t approves 2nd weekly move to reorder West Bank
Most of the world has slammed the West Bank changes, but the PM has faced little public pushback from Trump himself.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:42:58 GMTNetanyahu trial hearings canceled this week following death of presiding judge’s mother
According to the statement, the mother of Judge Oded Shaham passed away, and all of his hearings have been canceled through Sunday in accordance with customary bereavement leave.
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:31:57 GMTHaredi draft bill could trigger 'collapse' of Israel's Right in elections, aliyah minister warns
The aliyah minister asserted in December that he would vote against the proposed haredi draft law even at the risk of being dismissed from the government, calling the current outline "shameful.