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Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:59:12 GMTEliya Cohen calls for hostages to 'press button' on Hamas terrorists as death penalty bill advances
"Raping, murdering, smashing heads, desecrating bodies, burning babies, kidnapping civilians, and torturing them 24/7, is that not a violation of the international convention?" said Cohen.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:39:36 GMTWatch: IDF kills leader of Hamas's sniper array in Beit Hanoun who killed five Israeli soldiers
According to the IDF, Hasan led an operation in which five IDF soldiers were killed, and two others were severely wounded.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:24 GMTMDA expands Jerusalem emergency response with 22 new haredi female medics
"This is an important volunteering effort that will enable us to strengthen the rapid and professional medical response to the community in Jerusalem and its surroundings," Eli Bin said.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:19:05 GMT'Historic decision': Kisch invites Trump to attend Israel Prize ceremony on Independence Day
Additionally, an N12 report indicated that, alongside his invitation to attend the ceremony, Trump has been invited to light a torch at the 78th Independence Day ceremony.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:19:52 GMTOver 45 undocumented Palestinians detained in police raids
The operation, which targeted the employment of individuals entering Israel without valid permits, involved inspections of more than 120 businesses.
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:39:06 GMTIsrael weighed blocking Tucker Carlson’s entry ahead of visit - report
Some reports indicated that officials ultimately chose not to block Carlson to avoid harming Israel’s public diplomacy and to prevent a “diplomatic incident.”
Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:15:54 GMTIDF arrests suspect in West Bank, discovers M4-style rifle hidden in vehicle
According to the IDF, the suspect has been transfered to security forces for further processing and investigation.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:50:49 GMTNorthern Israel’s 1st padel club launches
Located next to the Great Shape Country Club, the new complex positions Nesher at the forefront of Israel’s padel boom, bringing the internationally popular sport north for the first time.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:44:10 GMTBereaved family members chosen for Reservist Party leadership after internal elections
Among the bereaved family members chosen for the party’s leadership was Sandra Alon, mother of Sgt. Tomer Keren, who was killed in combat while serving during the Israel-Hamas War.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:34:27 GMTBeersheba widens gap on Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv blanks Maccabi Bnei Reineh for third
Late headers, big saves, and packed stadiums highlight a dramatic week in the Israeli Premier League.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:30:20 GMTInfected lemon tree discovered at Ben-Gurion, could destroy citrus industry
The one-meter-tall sapling was found alongside citrus propagation materials during an anti-smuggling operation done in collaboration with inspectors from the Ben-Gurion Airport.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:58:39 GMTNetanyahu asked for a 'quiet holiday period,' days before October 7 - report
The channel aired additional remarks from Netanayhu as further evidence that senior officials framed the pre-October 7 period around a goal of maintaining calm and avoiding escalation.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:11:37 GMTVenezuela sends first oil shipment to Israel in years in sign of relations improving - Bloomberg
Israel's Bazan Group will be responsible for transporting the cargo, according to the report, although authorities have not publicly disclosed this.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:26:14 GMTNo contact for hours: Behind Netanyahu, IDF's failure to stop Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre - exclusive
Enmity between the prime minister, defense minister, and the IDF chief prevented communication for hours as Hamas was murdering 1200 and kidnapping hundreds in the early hours of Oct. 7.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:19:25 GMTThree hundred Israelis took own life in 2025, some 7,000 attempted suicide, Health Ministry reveals
"We need to be ready for a rise in suicidal ideation for the foreseeable future," said Yael Pomerantz, director of the Health Ministry's suicide prevention unit.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:16:03 GMTRussian-Israeli journalist removed from Netanyahu's US flight amid 'security concerns'
Security officials decided to revoke Nick Kolyohin's inclusion in the prime minister's flight to Washington due to security concerns "that cannot be detailed at this moment," the PMO said.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:14:01 GMTNetanyahu approves expulsion of terrorists with Israeli citizenship
One terrorist was released from prison in 2024 and will be immediately deported, while the other is due to be released in 2034 and will be deported at the conclusion of his sentence.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:07:44 GMTIsrael Police arrests hit squad in Triangle region, seizes weapons and drugs
Israel Police and Border Police arrested five suspected assassins in the Triangle region, seizing stolen IDF ammo, explosive parts, drugs, and tens of thousands of shekels in cash.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:41:30 GMTIDF brings Syrian child across border into Israel for emergency medical care
The child was brought across the border in an IDF emergency medical vehicle in serious condition, according to United Hatzalah medics who provided emergency medical care at the scene.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:31:58 GMTAshdod shop owner suspected of laundering money using ATM
According police, income from cash sales at the store, which was concealed from the tax authorities, was laundered through the suspect's bank accounts by depositing the cash into an ATM at the store
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:05:10 GMTPsychologist shortage, war deepens Israeli-Arab mental health crisis
A state comptroller report published last year found that 54% of Arab society reported experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress, compared with 32% of Jewish Israelis
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:55:09 GMTBen-Gvir seeks to delay court-ordered promotion of police officer, ahead of Supreme Court appeal
Ben Gvir asked the Jerusalem District Court to stay the court-ordered promotion of police officer Rinat Saban, arguing that the judgment is “exceptional and unprecedented."
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:35:41 GMT'Don’t be afraid, stand proud,' President Herzog tells Australian Jews during Australia trip
President Isaac Herzog participated in two public events with Australian Jews during his visit, the first one since the Bondi Beach attack where 15 people were killed.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:30:19 GMTEast Jerusalem man tries to smuggle rare species of pigeon to Israel via Jordan
The birds were restrained inside a suitcase, with their wings and beaks taped to prevent movement, the Agriculture Ministry wrote, adding that this was very harmful to the pigeons.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:20:57 GMTShin Bet foils West Bank terror network operated by entities in Lebanon
Shin Bet uncovered and thwarted a Lebanon-linked terror cell in the West Bank, arresting five operatives. The cell was planning an attack, with ties to Hamas and Hezbollah.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:15:49 GMTIsraeli nurse arrested on suspicion of abusing three-year-old, causing two leg fractures
The suspect, a nurse of about 15 years with no prior criminal record, was detained on suspicion of abusing a helpless minor and causing serious injury.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:05:43 GMT'Failures must be fixed': Englman blasts delayed Gaza border communities rebuild in new report
The audit reviewed government and local authority actions over an extended period following the October 7 attack and focuses on failures in civilian recovery.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:11:37 GMTIDF unveils new tank division, marking shift from defense to offense
The change marks some of the main lessons learned by IDF officials after October 7 and during the war with Hamas in Gaza, with one being the need for more tanks and a more offensive mindset.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:37:13 GMTWATCH: IDF troops locate, dismantle weapons storage facility in southern Syria
Last week's Syria operation, part of an effort to prevent terrorist activity, uncovered multiple weapons. In Gaza, terrorists attacked IDF soldiers after emerging from a tunnel in Rafah.
Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:36:01 GMTNetanyahu meets with Witkoff, Kushner ahead of discussion with Trump on 'principles' for Iran talks
Netanyahu: "I will present Trump with...important principles for everyone who wants peace and security in the Middle East" • Huckabee: No gaps between Israel, US on Iran