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Wed, 13 May 2026 11:46:56 GMTBorder Police seize over 10,000 cannabis plants located in 18 greenhouses in southern Israel
The event took place as part of a wider operation to locate and destroy illegal drug greenhouses across southern Israel.
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:18:12 GMTIsraeli deputy PM Levin to address Romanian parliament ahead of Solidarity Day
Speaking ahead of the plenary, Grindeanu described Israel as Romania's closest ally in the region and said both countries are prepared to expand commercial and investment ties.
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:33:57 GMTAhead of Jerusalem Day 2026: Leaders across Israeli society came together to shape a shared future
Around 150 leaders of mission-driven movements from across Israel gathered at Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem with shared vision for Jerusalem in Israel’s centennial year
Wed, 13 May 2026 09:28:52 GMTNIS 200,000 allocated for laptops, school equipment for low-income children in northern Israel
The allocation will be limited, targeted, and one-time only, with safeguards intended to ensure the Ida Abush public endowment can continue to fulfill its purposes in the future.
Wed, 13 May 2026 01:54:37 GMT'All options are relevant': Dedi Simchi aims to influence political arena from within - 103FM
"I don't know what else I am doing, but I made the decision to enter and influence from the political arena," Simchi said. "In my opinion, it's no longer possible to sit on the sidelines."
Tue, 12 May 2026 23:59:12 GMTArthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy
While the competition is traditionally held every 3 years in Tel Aviv, the 18th edition features a unique bifurcated structure due to ongoing security concerns in Israel.
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:57:56 GMTIsrael's Noam Bettan wins spot in Eurovision final at first semifinal
Bettan gave a dynamic, confident performance of the catchy song, surrounded by five female dancers, and it was selected as one of the 10 songs out of 15 that will advance to the final.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:44:09 GMTMajor Palestinian gang running forgery ring uncovered in West Bank op. by IDF, Israel Police
The forged cards and documents were then sold to anyone interested, resulting in Palestinians allegedly using the supplies to illegally enter Israel.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:03:20 GMTKnesset advances in first reading bill to form Israeli antiquities authority in West Bank
Should the bill pass, it would shift responsibility currently belonging to the Defense Ministry to the Heritage Ministry.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:02:08 GMTBen-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for urgent action to expel illegal immigrants from southern Tel Aviv, citing rising crime and security issues.
Tue, 12 May 2026 21:01:00 GMTGilad Kariv warns of potential violence during Jerusalem Day flag march
"To our regret, this parade - which ends with a mass rally in the Western Wall Square - has become an arena for acts of violence, hatred, looting, and racism in recent years," he wrote in a letter.
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:52 GMTReservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7
Hendel presented the main points of the national post-trauma plan during a Sunday press conference alongside members of the Reservists Party who were wounded physically and mentally in combat.
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:29:09 GMTHow Netanyahu's battle with legal system may shape future of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF - analysis
The High Court is trying to avoid addressing whether Gofman can be trusted to ethically manage Mossad spies.
Tue, 12 May 2026 20:27:49 GMTEU aviation agency extends its recommendation against flying to Israel, Gulf states
The EASA cited risks of "ongoing military activity" in the region, recommending a halt on flights to Israel and the Middle East and Persian Gulf region as a whole.
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:07:15 GMTKnesset unanimously approves law banning the use of "skunk" liquid at demonstrations
Additionally, any use of a water cannon to disperse a demonstration must be recorded with full visual documentation, ensuring appropriate image quality and audible sound.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:54:58 GMTLikud members still support Netanyahu, hold reservations on his policies - poll
In the Likud list for the 26th Knesset, according to the poll of members, Talya Gottlieb leads with 71.5%. Following her are Amir Ohana with 69.9%, Moshe Saada with 61.6%, and Eli Cohen with 56.6%.
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:31:14 GMTHezbollah, Iranian hacktivists publish target list of IDF Egoz veterans as 'senior officers'
Handala said on its website that the commandos would now become targets for the "resistance's shadows."
Tue, 12 May 2026 18:14:29 GMTIDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza
The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:51:14 GMTWATCH: Foreign national detainee vandalizes Israeli prison wall with swastika graffiti
Guards found the swastika drawn on a wall during a routine patrol of the yard. The drawing was inside a bathroom stall, which was accessible from the yard itself.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:56:30 GMTAmir Ohana honored with Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award
Presented by Abraham media founder Ahmed Charai, the award recognized Amir Ohana for championing democratic values, public service, and regional coexistence during a period of war and instability.
Tue, 12 May 2026 16:00:00 GMTIsrael entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds
The report examined Israel’s ability to preserve domestic production of weapons, raw materials, components, and infrastructure used by the defense establishment and the IDF.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:48:03 GMTHaredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to disband gov't over draft law
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:40:08 GMTIsraelis report receive recruitment, threatening text messages from Iran
The Israel Police released a statement calling the messages “attempts by Iranian intelligence elements to recruit Israeli citizens in Israel and abroad.”
Tue, 12 May 2026 15:01:34 GMTNetanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000
Netanyahu’s defense enters its final stretch, with Case 4000 concluding and prosecutors now tackling Case 2000 - allegations of bribery in Netanyahu’s dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher, Mozes.
Tue, 12 May 2026 14:18:50 GMTIsrael slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence
While labeled as an opinion, the piece was several thousand words long and included claimed testimonies from alleged Palestinian victims of Israeli prison sexual abuse.
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:43:15 GMTSupermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds
A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.
Tue, 12 May 2026 13:15:04 GMTHezbollah tries to shoot down Air Force fighter jet with surface-to-air missile
Until now, the air force has had complete air supremacy, and even beyond that, with essentially no threats to the safety of fighter jets.
Tue, 12 May 2026 12:55:33 GMTNoam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign
Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:41:04 GMTIDF uses robots to advance beyond Lebanon’s Litani River, FPV drones continue challenging military
The IDF said that over three days of fighting, it had killed around 15 Hezbollah fighters in the operation, which, combined with earlier operations, added up to around 70 total.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:46:39 GMTProposed Law of Return amendment sparks debate over conversion standards in Israel
Religious coalition lawmakers frame the bill as a return to halachic conversion standards, while opponents say it would hand the religious establishment greater control over Jewish identity