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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:27:56 GMTFatah official rejects Gaza technocratic committee, contradicts official PA stance
"The Gaza committee is an Israeli recipe for reinforcing Palestinian division," Rajoub said. "We should never have agreed to or accepted the committee under any circumstances."
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:54:19 GMTLikud Court dismisses petitions to expel Gallant from party despite harsh criticisms against him
In the ruling, issued on Sunday, Court President Michael Kleiner and members Yitzhak Bam and Yair Lachen determined that there was no legal basis to terminate Gallant’s membership in Likud.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:38 GMTIsraeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2
"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:48:31 GMTHezbollah relying on drones to prevent further IDF incursions into Lebanon, senior officer says
"The forces understand that the only way for us to succeed is to hunt the drone operators and kill them," the senior officer said.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:02:13 GMTIDF soldier killed in Lebanon's organ donation saves six patients simultaneously
Following confirmation of his death, his family requested that his organs be donated, enabling several patients awaiting transplants to be saved or see their conditions improved.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:34:34 GMTBorder Police officer, two IDF officers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
The investigation revealed that the officer, a man in his 20s, and two of his family members, who are both officers in the IDF, had an ambush planned out in order to carry out the murder.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:19 GMTGrapevine: Fiscal support for the ultra-Orthodox
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:39:49 GMTFormer soccer player Haim Sirotkin sentenced to one year in prison for running over protesters
The court convicted him of reckless and negligent conduct involving a vehicle, finding that while he did not intend to hit the protesters, he knowingly accelerated his car and disregarded risks.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:38:39 GMTOperation Roaring Lion obscures Israel’s worsening traffic toll, road safety statistics
Excluding March, when Israelis were largely at home due to the war, 157 people were killed this year compared with 147 in the same period last year, an increase of nearly 7%.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:38 GMTMaccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Holon 107-93 in semifinal opener
Maccabi Tel Aviv opened its semifinal series with a 107‑93 win over Hapoel Holon, playing before empty stands due to recent missile alerts.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:11:22 GMTMinisterial committee approves Torah Study bill amid coalition tensions
Netanyahu’s coalition advances the Torah Study law, despite opposition and warnings that the bill could worsen draft evasion amid Israel’s manpower shortage.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:10:44 GMTTrump canceled last attack on Iran, now Israeli sources fear that green light might never come
The concern in Israel is that, given Trump’s desire for a diplomatic agreement, he might oppose even a symbolic strike the next time tensions escalate.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:26:42 GMTWATCH: Footage shows IDF appearing to shoot seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron
In one released video, the child's father can be seen holding his body and trying to keep pressure on the boy's head wound.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:14:52 GMTTally Gotliv jeopardized Shin Bet agent’s safety, AG tells Knesset panel
The Attorney-General told the Knesset that Gotliv endangered a Shin Bet agent by disclosing classified details, as the MK seeks immunity from prosecution.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:29:21 GMTShas pushes tone-deaf Torah study law while soldiers die in Lebanon, Gaza - comment
Those who see Torah study as essential should acknowledge the unique burden borne by those who leave their lives behind to defend the country, and that yeshiva study is not a comparable sacrifice.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:42:23 GMTMost Israelis oppose ending Iran war under current terms as faith in Trump sees decline - poll
Additionally, most Israelis oppose ending the war with Iran under current conditions, while a majority also say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next Knesset election.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:02:24 GMTZamir says strike in Iran was preparation for a heavier blow, will return to bombing if needed
"We are ready to strike Iran again with another hard and deep blow. Iran’s attempt to set equations and change reality will fail," Zamir said.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:18:05 GMTUN accuses Israel of aiding West Bank settler violence, says Hamas committed war crimes in Gaza
The UN report claimed that Israeli authorities had enabled settler attacks through financial and military support, in an alleged climate of impunity fostered by judicial and law-enforcement bodies.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:36 GMTAI push stalls inside Israeli government despite national tech strength, report finds
Israel has the tools to lead in AI, but weak planning, budget gaps, and fragmented data systems are slowing adoption across the public sector.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:09 GMTNearly 100,000 pres. pardon applicants’ records exposed to wartime cyber threats, report finds
Nearly 100,000 pardon applicants’ records were held in systems that did not fully meet legal information-security requirements, while wartime cyber risks intensified.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:04 GMTState audit warns Israel’s cyber preparedness gaps threaten economy and security
Israel entered the Israel-Hamas war with major cyber-preparedness gaps, including delayed legislation, limited cabinet oversight, and weak readiness among key economic bodies.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:02 GMTIsrael was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds
Overcrowded prisons and the sudden release of senior Hamas figures during the Gaza war reportedly harmed Israeli security and delayed legal proceedings for October 7 attacks.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:40:01 GMTIDF kills Lebanese terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory, fired at soldiers
The IDF stated that the incident occured only about a kilometer from Margaliyot and that, at the time of publication, the terrorist's affiliation could not be identified.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:25:46 GMTNorthern Israel's Ramat David Air Base struck during Iran conflict, satellite images appear to show
The IDF did not respond to The Jerusalem Post's inquiry for clarification about the issue, nor did it respond to Yediot Aharonot, which first reported Soar Atlas's X post.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:09:24 GMTIDF strikes Hamas's naval police headquarters, kills several terrorists
The facility was used to rebuild Hamas's military strength, and also for advancing and executing attacks against IDF troops, under the cover of a ceasefire, according to an IDF report.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:44:58 GMTGadi Eisenkot challenges Netanyahu to public debate in response to Likud video criticizing him
"Netanyahu, enough with the incitement videos... set a date and a place. Come to a public debate. We'll answer the public's questions. A true leader speaks with the public," Eisenkot said.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:09:07 GMTEuropean audit leaders honor Israel’s state comptroller at final EUROSAI board meeting
State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman received a standing ovation from heads and representatives of European supreme audit institutions at the conclusion of a Rome meeting.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:47:53 GMTNational Cyber Defense Bill passes first reading amid ongoing war against Iran
The bill, which is designed to establish a unified and binding framework for cyber defense within essential organizations for the first time in Israel, passed with zero opposing votes.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:33:56 GMTHaredi protesters block Jerusalem road over false reports of draft dodger arrest
In addition, Jerusalem District Police raided the homes of suspects connected to the June 1 haredi riots in Beit Shemesh.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:17:57 GMTNew Gaza border region teachers, psychologists offered NIS 72,000 grant by Israeli government
Those sought for the grant include professionals versed in English, computers, physics, biology, chemistry, technology, therapeutic professions, kindergarten teaching, and educational counseling.