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Sat, 06 Jun 2026 09:02:53 GMT
Israeli soccer superstar Daniel Peretz signs permanent four-year deal with Southampton
Israeli soccer superstar Daniel Peretz has completed a permanent move from Bayern Munich to Southampton, signing a four-year deal as the Championship club targets Premier League promotion.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 03:57:58 GMT
House overwhelmingly rejects Democrat lead resolution to remove US troops from Lebanon
Democratic lead Lebanon War Powers Resolution was defeated 324 to 92, with Democratic leaders saying US troops are not in combat there.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:18:20 GMT
Three Palestinian civilians wounded during IDF operations in West Bank
The Palestinian Ministry of Health reported that a seven-month-old baby was killed in the incident, though the death has not been confirmed by the IDF.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:11:51 GMT
What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms
TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:32:26 GMT
Man attacked by haredi protesters outside Jerusalem police station after Sohlberg rioters arrested
The man, uninvolved in the protest, was pushed to the ground and suffered a head wound, Ynet reported.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:50:23 GMT
Haredi military aid org warns Netanyahu draft dodger arrests threaten ultra-Orthodox enlistment
CEO Yossi Levi said that efforts to draft haredim should focus on those not enrolled in a yeshiva, rather than on arresting those who have committed to studying Torah full-time.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:29:34 GMT
IDF deployed commandos, intelligence units to Azerbaijan during Iran war - CNN
IDF commandos, intelligence personnel, and Mossad operatives were reportedly deployed to Azerbaijan during Operation Roaring Lion, providing a forward position near Iran's border, sources told CNN.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:56:06 GMT
The quiet contender: Can Eisenkot become Israel's leading challenger to Netanyahu?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Eisenkot grows stronger in a solo run, shifting the dynamics and placing pressure on the bloc seeking to oust the PM in the upcoming elections.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:51:31 GMT
The rant and the reality: Trump’s outbursts at Netanyahu follow a familiar pattern
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Trump’s latest expletive-laced outburst at Netanyahu generated predictable predictions of rupture. The record suggests otherwise.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:02:34 GMT
Grapevine, June 5, 2026: Another good deal
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:38:32 GMT
Netanyahu will bring Hezbollah agreement to Security Cabinet if one is agreed, PM tells ministers
Ben-Gvir, Eli Cohen, and other ministers called for harsher measures against Hezbollah, while Finance Minister Smotrich argued that a ceasefire under current conditions would be a major success.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:32:03 GMT
Thursday's Ayalon car bomb victim identified, estranged husband suspected of murder, detained
Cohen, a former police officer, was killed by an explosive device weighing about half a kilogram, which detonated while she was driving on Highway 20 in the middle of rush hour traffic.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:46:42 GMT
Majority of Israelis say Trump should not determine the nature of IDF operations - poll
This poll comes against the backdrop of the "shouting call" between Trump and Netanyahu, a profanity-laced tirade against the Israeli prime minister, demanding that Israel halt IDF airstrikes.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:03:05 GMT
Suspect detained after attempted stabbing attack at Border Police station in Galilee
The man arrived at the entrance to the station around 5:30 a.m., emerged from his car, and charged toward a Border Police officer with a knife in his hand. 

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:11:54 GMT
Nadir Adri dies from injuries sustained in Panama minibus crash, raising Israeli death toll to two
Nadir Adri's funeral will be held on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Ashdod.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:45:51 GMT
Within an hour: Three men killed in two incidents of violent crime amid Arab sector crime crisis
In Yafia, two men in their 30s were fatally shot. Magen David Adom paramedics reported treating the two men for penetrating wounds shortly before reporting that the men had both died at the scene.

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:04:00 GMT
'Turning a new page': Israel to open first ever embassy in Slovenia
Sa’ar added that he has already instructed Foreign Ministry Director-General Eden Bar Tal to begin the process of establishing the new embassy and the selection process for an ambassador. 

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:30:39 GMT
Knesset approves tax benefits for West Bank settlements amid opposition criticism
The Knesset approved a bill granting tax benefits to West Bank settlements, with Finance Minister Smotrich calling it recognition for residents living under a security threat.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:28:20 GMT
Gov’t allocates over NIS 1 billion to prosecute October 7 terrorists in military tribunals
Lawmakers who sponsored the bill likened it to the Eichmann trials in 1961, which broadcast live and recorded testimonies of Holocaust survivors throughout the world before the execution.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:15:50 GMT
Capt. Eitan Shmuel Lemberg killed in combat in southern Lebanon
According to Army Radio, Lemberg was killed when a Hezbollah terrorist fired an anti-tank missile at an IDF tank north of the Litani River.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:39:15 GMT
Israeli businessman 'King of Slot Machines' Tony Bargig murdered in Prague
Bargig, 54, had been living and working in Prague for several years, Ynet reported, and had owned several gambling businesses.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:07:09 GMT
Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview
Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:04:31 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet kill several Hamas General Security Apparatus officials in Gaza
The General Security Apparatus' responsibilities include maintaining communication and coordination between Hamas leaders, protecting them, and escorting them to emergency facilities.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:45:59 GMT
Protesters' attack on Supreme Court vice president 'crosses red line,' Isaac Amit says
“This crosses a red line, behavior far beyond the bounds of legitimate protest, and is an attempt to undermine the sense of security of judicial officeholders and their families," Amit wrote.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:23:27 GMT
Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:06:53 GMT
Netanyahu appoints Guy Markizeno as military secretary after Mossad reshuffle
Markizeno currently serves as Defense Minister Israel Katz’s military secretary.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:26:26 GMT
Israel beats Albania in tense soccer friendly after booing of Hatikvah
“Throughout the three years of the war, I’ve become used to boos," said midfielder Eliel Peretz. "It’s unpleasant and disrespectful. But in the end, we’re professionals."

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:23:26 GMT
Four minors face murder charges in killing of Destao Tzakul, indictment expected soon
19-year-old Destao Tzakul was killed just a week before he was scheduled to enlist in the Golani Brigade.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:12:58 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv, Holon set up semifinal duel
Hoard scored 19 points, Sorkin added 18 points, and Marcio Santos scored 13 points in the victory, while Marquis Barnett scored 26 points and LJ Figueroa put in 22 points in the loss.

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:04 GMT
Military 'shoulder to shoulder' with northern leaders, IDF chief Zamir says at joint assessment
Zamir emphasized that the IDF maintains a "multi-front state of readiness," prepared for threats from across the region while retaining a primary focus on the Israel-Lebanon border.

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