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Sun, 17 May 2026 11:29:23 GMT
Netanyahu abandoned Israel's security for personal deals with Trump, Liberman claims - interview
Liberman says Netanyahu is prioritizing personal legal interests over national security and rejects any future coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.

Sun, 17 May 2026 11:27:41 GMT
Massive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say
Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.

Sun, 17 May 2026 10:49:03 GMT
IDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill - analysis
The IDF held a major Dead Sea drill simulating a surprise attack along the eastern border, including infiltrations, drone threats, and civilian-area incidents.

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:58:38 GMT
Musician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shay-Lee Atary, Naama Shahar
In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act. 

Sun, 17 May 2026 09:11:59 GMT
Police thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects
Police arrested two suspects, including a minor and an illegal resident, after thwarting an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam.

Sun, 17 May 2026 05:34:44 GMT
Tel Aviv University student wounded in Gaza finds swastika on his car - report
"It's crazy," Dolman told KAN. "It's like you come back from the war, give everything you can for the country, your body and your soul and everything, and you get spit in the face."

Sun, 17 May 2026 01:27:11 GMT
IDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinians' property while off duty
As a result, the reservist's weapon was confiscated, and he was dismissed from reserve duty, according to Ynet. 

Sat, 16 May 2026 22:52:19 GMT
‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem
On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:53:42 GMT
Israel’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Eclipse" by Delta Goodrem of Australia came in third place.

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:34:17 GMT
Capt. Maoz Israel Recanati killed during combat in southern Lebanon
Recanati was a Platoon Commander in the Golani Brigade’s 12th Battalion, and was due to marry his fiancée in about a month. 

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:15:49 GMT
Israel names IAI CEO Boaz Levy Chairman in first for state-owned defense company
Defense Minister Israel Katz and Minister in charge of the Government Companies Authority Dudi Amsalem signed the official appointment letter on May 13.

Sat, 16 May 2026 20:25:50 GMT
WATCH: IDF strikes nearly 100 Hezbollah targets, kills two terrorists near rocket launch site
Hezbollah also fired several projectiles towards Israeli territory over the past 24 hours, including explosive drones and mortar shells.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:59:10 GMT
IDF kills two Hamas terrorists who infiltrated Israel during October 7 massacre
The IDF also killed an additional Hamas terrorist from Hamas’s Bureij Battalion in a strike on Wednesday.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:26:53 GMT
Hadash elects former MK Yousef Jabareen as party chairman, ousting Ayman Odeh
"We will do everything to prevent the Netanyahu, Ben-Gvir, and Smotrich government from continuing for another term," he said in a statement published by Hadash. 

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:45:22 GMT
Criminal networks in Negev, Galilee tighten grip on Israel’s economy, infrastructure
The CEO of Shomer HaHadash described a wide-reaching system of economic and security-related crime, including theft of water, electricity, and fuel.

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:03:26 GMT
Eisenkot says he would sit with haredim as Liberman talks loom
His comments come after reports of contacts regarding a possible merger between his party and Avigdor Liberman’s Yisrael Beytenu, who has repeatedly criticized 'draft-dodging.'

Sat, 16 May 2026 03:19:43 GMT
What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'
TV Time: Check out the TV shows coming up on Israeli television this week.

Sat, 16 May 2026 02:43:11 GMT
WATCH: IDF conducts 'Sulfur and Fire' readiness exercise along eastern border, Dead Sea area
The exercise, dubbed “Sulfur and Fire,” included simulated scenarios of infiltrations into communities, drone threats, and complex incidents in the Dead Sea area.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:35:21 GMT
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion, sources confirm
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:58 GMT
Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:43:36 GMT
IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN
The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday. 

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:19:08 GMT
WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech
"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:51 GMT
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:17:34 GMT
Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon
Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion. He was posthumously promoted from Sergeant to Staff-Sergeant after the incident.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:59:43 GMT
IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack
Prosecutors petitioned for Hasson to be detained until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against him. The court ordered that Hasson remain detained until further notice.

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:39:53 GMT
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:51:15 GMT
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:22 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home
Groups of ultra-Orthodox men have upped their protests amid increasing tensions regarding a haredi draft bill in the Knesset. 

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:51:43 GMT
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:39:48 GMT
Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery
The new terminal, built at an investment of more than NIS 16 million, is expected to begin operating with the opening of the cruise season on May 14.

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