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Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:16:19 GMT
Netanyahu criminal trial: Cross-examination questioning continues on Case 4000
Case 4000 centers on allegations that Netanyahu, while serving as prime minister and communications minister, advanced regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:32:15 GMT
Likud’s Avi Slama wins Netanya mayoral race, vows to be mayor for all Netanya residents
The newly elected mayor secured a first-round victory, defeating three other candidates and officially concluding the election campaign.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:42:16 GMT
Histadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman
Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November. 

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:06:04 GMT
A-G Baharav-Miara criticizes Army Radio's closure, warns of impact on Israel's press freedom
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara criticized the hasty decision to shut down Army Radio, calling it a step toward restricting media freedom in Israel.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:58:56 GMT
Council for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel
"The decision to approve the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee is a central step in the process of restoring and strengthening Kiryat Shmona," said Education Minister Yoav Kisch.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:51:05 GMT
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:29:46 GMT
Eisenkot suggests unified list with Bennett, Lapid for next elections to win against Bibi - N12
According to N12's report, Eisenkot's proposal would determine who will lead the unified list only after the election's results.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:38:56 GMT
Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:32:41 GMT
Beitar Jerusalem moves into top spot
Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:58:47 GMT
Trump says US knows were Ran Gvili's remains are located
"Hamas knows exactly where our son is and has knowingly and deliberately violated President Trump’s framework and the agreement to return all hostages," Talik Gvili said.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:25:49 GMT
Former Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Grunis heads the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which in recent days has been examining the appointment of Roman Gofman as the incoming Mossad director. 

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:09:58 GMT
State budget offers 'no good news,' will likely pass Knesset vote, says MK Beliak - interview
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:27:51 GMT
Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage amid haredi draft debate
Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:23:02 GMT
Israel can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'
With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:20:18 GMT
Netanyahu weighing US trip for AIPAC conference, White House meeting with Trump
The prime minister's expected trip comes amid public disagreement between Jerusalem and Washington over the make-up of Gaza's Board of Peace.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:29:53 GMT
Hebron residents blame family feuds for IDF counterterrorism operation
Dozens have been injured in fighting between Palestinian families, specifically in the Jabal Johar neighborhood and surrounding areas in southern Hebron over the past several months.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:17:19 GMT
In Davos, Herzog calls for ICC measures against Netanyahu, Gallant to be lifted
Speaking Tuesday in Davos after arriving for the World Economic Forum, Herzog raised the issue in a meeting with United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:05:42 GMT
Israel to shut down UNRWA's water, electricity after demolition of HQ, Eli Cohen tells 'Post'
Israel's energy minister: “In principle, the law was passed about two weeks ago. Warning letters have already been sent to properties that we identified as belonging to UNRWA.”

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:44:42 GMT
As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis
The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:13:03 GMT
Israeli film 'Where to?' to compete in Berlin International Film Festival
The Berlinale is one of the largest and most prestigious festivals in the world and will take place from February 12-22 this year.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:49:15 GMT
Israel Police seek to bar Netanyahu aide Urich from PM's office amid Bild leak probe
The appeal was heard a day after the district court reversed an earlier decision by Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menachem Mizrahi and reinstated restrictive conditions on Tzachi Braverman.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:35:29 GMT
Israel to honor Charlie Kirk at Jerusalem 'Generation of Truth' antisemitism conference
The Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism, led by Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli, was scheduled for January 26–27.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:22:36 GMT
Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder
The lawsuit names UNRWA, a UNRWA employee alleged to have taken part in the attack, and several current and former senior UNRWA officials as defendants.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:53:14 GMT
High Court of Justice blocks autopsies of dead infants from Jerusalem daycare disaster
Authorities called for the autopsies, given that the cause of death has not yet been definitively determined, while the families of the deceased petitioned the court against them.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:57:47 GMT
'Systematic failures': Israel Police carried out illegal surveillance for years, probe finds
The report examines the police’s growing reliance on technological surveillance tools for law enforcement purposes, including wiretaps, cyber tools, and the collection of communications data.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:02:41 GMT
Gadi Eisenkot: Netanyahu ceded Gaza security, IDF must return to fighting
“Two years and a quarter after the start of the war, the military achievements were not translated into a diplomatic outcome,” Eisenkot said.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:59:51 GMT
Iran, Turkey must forget 'dreams of empires,' Israel Katz warns at summit with Greek counterpart
Jerusalem is on high alert for a variety of imminent threat scenarios, the defense minister stressed, in a clear reference to the stand-off with Iran.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:48:56 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox rioters throw stones, call police 'Nazis' in protests over dead infants' autopsies
Eleven were arrested before protests began to disperse following the High Court of Justice's blocking of the planned autopsies.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:17:21 GMT
Zubin Mehta cancels all Israeli shows, cites Netanyahu's 'treatment of Palestinians'
Zubin Mehta, an Indian conductor who was IPO musical director for 50 years, condemns Netanyahu's policies on Palestine and urges the arts community to speak out.

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:54:30 GMT
Netanyahu dismisses ‘Walla’ coverage claims as sarcastic banter in continued cross-examination
The hearing, part of the bribery, fraud, and breach of trust case centered on the Bezeq-Walla affair, focused largely on Netanyahu’s relationship with former owners of the Walla news site.

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