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Thu, 07 May 2026 10:53:36 GMTNetanyahu ordered to submit medical records in defamation case
The decision, handed down Thursday by Beersheba District Court Judge Menahem Mizrahi, is part of a continuing saga involving medical records, social media posts, and defamation lawsuits.
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:17:27 GMTMeron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
Four testimonies included allegations of sexual harm under spiritual authority, with alleged acts described to victims as part of a “spiritual process,” “rectification,” or “special closeness.”
Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:01 GMT Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive vs Real Madrid in Euroleague quarterfinals
“It’s almost impossible to beat one of the top teams in the competition five straight times, but we came close. Congrats to Hapoel and now we move on to try and win the series in four games.”
Thu, 07 May 2026 06:18:11 GMTOne IDF soldier severely injured, three lightly injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified of the incident.
Thu, 07 May 2026 02:15:09 GMTIsrael must pursue a strategy of 'prevention and offense,' former Security Council head says
In recent days, we have seen unusual announcements from the Defense Ministry about an air-and-sea bridge to supply weapons to the IDF. This is happening on the eve of renewed tensions with Iran.
Wed, 06 May 2026 22:28:04 GMTSpanish film, 'My Friend Eva' - an unromantic comedy, defined by covert cynicism
It’s usually the men in movies who have this kind of sudden-onset midlife crisis, but here it’s Eva who impulsively decides to move out of her apartment and start dating.
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:44:32 GMTIDF confirms killing of Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut in first attack on capital in weeks
The IDF confirmed Thursday that Ahmad Ghaleb Balout, the commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force, was killed in a precision strike in Beirut’s Dahiyeh neighborhood on Wednesday.
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:38:48 GMTEx-spy Jonathan Pollard joins politics, calls to annex Gaza Strip
Pollard, who had spent 30 years in prison for spying and providing Israel with top-secret classified information, has has since become a strong critic of Netanyahu.
Wed, 06 May 2026 19:09:15 GMTIsraeli airstrike reportedly kills colonel in Hamas-led Gaza police force - report
Medics said an Israeli airstrike killed Naseem al-Kalazani, a colonel in the Hamas-run police force, when it targeted his vehicle near the al-Mawasi area in western Khan Younis, south of the enclave.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:47:56 GMTThe zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness
At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:24:28 GMTIDF soldier 'smokes' with Virgin Mary statue in latest act of disregard towards Lebanese Christians
The photo, Kan News reported, had been uploaded by IDF soldiers to social media and taken in the village of Debel sometime over the last day.
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:04:08 GMTLiberman calls for ‘decisive outcome,’ vows not to sit in government with Netanyahu
Launching the campaign at a press conference in Tel Aviv, Yisrael Beytenu leader MK Avigdor Liberman vowed not to sit in a government with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:31:35 GMTProsecutors indict Bat Yam daycare workers over alleged assault of 14 toddlers
The defendants allegedly grabbed the children forcefully, dragged them by one arm, threw them onto mattresses, chairs, changing tables, or cribs; slapped them; pinched them; hit them.
Wed, 06 May 2026 16:28:55 GMTCouple arrested for human trafficking after keeping foreign worker under 'slavery conditions'
The affair had been under investigation since December 2025, when police received a report from the foreign worker who claimed he had been employed by the couple for four years.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:19:25 GMTDouble murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100
President Isaac Herzog described the high murder rate within the Arab community as an "ugly stain" on Israeli society, demanding that the government act to reduce the violent crime rate.
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:16:17 GMTFive years after Meron: Dubi Weissenstern on memory, mourning, and meaning
The head of ZAKA reflects on the lessons of the Lag Ba’omer tragedy – and what they reveal about resilience, responsibility, and the challenges facing Israel today
Wed, 06 May 2026 14:42:23 GMTIDF to extend time to reach shelter in 49 northern Israel communities
For 46 communities, the time will be extended from 30 to 45 seconds. For another three communities, it will be extended to a full minute.
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:42:43 GMTCourt rejects appeal by Gaza flotilla activists, keeps them in detention until Sunday
The hearing, scheduled for 2 p.m., will address an appeal filed by Adalah on behalf of Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek, whose detention was extended Tuesday.
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:33:54 GMTNetanyahu spars with prosecution over 2015 Walla interview, Election Day video, in trial hearing
According to the indictment, Netanyahu was involved in demands to delay the publication of an interview and to edit it before it was posted on the site.
Wed, 06 May 2026 11:58:47 GMTIsrael to supply Germany with jet fuel amid shortages caused by Iran war
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar informed Germany's Economic Affairs and Energy Minister of the decision during his recent trip to Berlin.
Wed, 06 May 2026 10:36:33 GMTNaftali Bennett says 9/11 caused by unmanaged radical Islam in Middle East
Bennett argued that failure to manage the threat posed by radical Islam in the Middle East will lead to loss of innocent lives in the West.
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:25:56 GMTWithout Netanyahu, Likud expected to fall below 20 seats, poll shows
Among opposition voters, 42.4% said Likud would receive 10-20 seats without Netanyahu, while 37.7% said it would fall below 10 seats. Only 8.3% said Likud could still reach 30 or more seats.
Wed, 06 May 2026 09:18:06 GMTWATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists, strikes 25 targets over past day in southern Lebanon
Overnight, the IAF intercepted a drone over southern Lebanon after it approached an area where IDF soldiers were operating.
Wed, 06 May 2026 08:41:36 GMTHaredim threaten to boycott Rami Levy's Israir if Shabbat flights continue
Israir CEO Uri Sirkis has been summoned to meet with the haredi leaders in Jerusalem to discuss the issue.
Wed, 06 May 2026 06:52:38 GMTMan sets Ramat Gan cafe on fire after threatening owner over Saturday opening
Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen condemned the arson, stating that it was not only an attack on the cafe, but a direct attack on “the character of Ramat Gan as a city of liberty for everyone.”
Wed, 06 May 2026 05:40:16 GMTBacklash grows over Israeli character in R.F. Kuang’s upcoming novel 'Taipei Story'
Author R.F. Kuang is facing backlash after a leaked excerpt from her new novel included an Israeli character, prompting criticism and calls for a boycott.
Wed, 06 May 2026 02:21:34 GMTIsraeli hiker found dead in Japan after going missing on Mount Asahi
Israeli hiker Tevel Shabtai, 23, was found dead in Japan after going missing during a solo hike in severe weather on Mount Asahi.
Tue, 05 May 2026 21:32:30 GMTHamas disarmament 'almost impossible to bridge' as gaps with BoP grow, source tells ‘Post’
An Israeli source told the Post that Israel is coordinating with the Board of Peace and the US administration to plan the next steps following Hamas’s refusal.
Tue, 05 May 2026 21:20:01 GMTMost Israelis believe current ceasefire terms will not guarantee national security - poll
According to the survey, 64% of Jewish Israelis see the current security situation regarding Iran as incompatible with Israel's interests, while 48,5% of Arab Israelis think it's compatible.
Tue, 05 May 2026 20:32:26 GMTLikud political storm: Netanyahu's demand for reserved spots sparks tension
The unusual threat could shake up the list and push a significant number of ministers and MKs out of their positions.