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Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:23:56 GMT
Three arrested over suspected attempt to bribe citizens for Ra'am vote, Netanyahu calls for probe
During searches of the suspects' homes, police seized envelopes containing tens of thousands of shekels in cash, along with notes and other items suspected to be connected to the offenses.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:13:26 GMT
Israeli bassist, composer Avishai Cohen to premiere ‘Unbiblical’ music inspired by Leonard Cohen
The project will make its world premiere in January at the Tel Aviv Culture Palace (Heichal HaTarbut) before transitioning to an international tour.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:05:08 GMT
How 31-year-old rapper Teddy Neguse traded explosive rage for vulnerable truth
Neguse became the megaphone for a generation of young Ethiopian-Israelis growing up in the marginalized neighborhoods of Lod, giving a voice to their collective frustration and systemic alienation.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:59:27 GMT
Route 40 near Mitzpe Ramon closes as Election Day storm threatens flash floods
The public is urged to stay away from streambeds amid a real risk of life-threatening flash floods in the southern Negev, Arava, Judean Desert and Dead Sea area as Israelis vote.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:45:35 GMT
Israeli man arrested in Thailand on suspicion of drugging women, secretly filming sex
Police said the suspect did not have regular employment and spent most of his time at home, but had enough money to support himself.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:54:56 GMT
Trump surrogates discuss Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government with Israeli officials - report
Sources told The Washington Post that Netanyahu told US officials that he believes Eisenkot would be the best partner if hostilities resume between Israel and Iran.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:24 GMT
'Complete fabrication': Netanyahu, Katz deny plans to fire IDF chief Zamir ahead of election
Katz and Netanyahu reject reports of plans to dismiss IDF chief Eyal Zamir amid tensions over Iran, as Eisenkot weighs in ahead of Tuesday's elections.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:04:19 GMT
'Legitimazes Jihad': Foreign Affairs Ministry slams UN report accusing Israel of genocide
The report focused on Palestinian casualties in the West Bank due to Israeli military action and settler violence, as well as analysis of elected MKs and senior military officials.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:23:18 GMT
'We do whatever they say': Yeshiva students defer to rabbis over response to IDF draft enforcement
When a group of young men was asked whether some yeshiva students wanted to enlist but refrained because their rabbis forbade it, several agreed, with one answering, “of course.”

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:56:12 GMT
IDF kills four Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists in Gaza strikes during weekend operations
The military stated that the operatives had been actively working to restore operational military capabilities and planning attacks against Israeli troops and civilians.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:54:53 GMT
Hebron business demolitions carried out without prior hearing, state tells High Court
The IDF cited urgent security risks, as business owners denied involvement in the deadly attack, alleging collective punishment.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:16:20 GMT
Submarine Affair: Communications adviser Tzahi Liber convicted of brokering bribes
The judge treated the transactions as one continuing course of criminal conduct. Liber was therefore convicted of one count of each of the three offenses.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:49:17 GMT
President Herzog receives credentials of five new ambassadors to Israel day before elections
The list includes Maj.-Gen. Emmanuel Bayingana of Rwanda, Christophe Parisot of France, Arad Benko of Austria, Stella Ronner Grubacic of the Netherlands, and Evelyn Korantemaa Ofosu-Amable of Ghana.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:47:12 GMT
Former senior Tax Authority officials among 11 suspects in NIS 80 million fraud probe
During the investigation, conducted both undercover and in the open, the unit found evidence that a deputy tax assessor and a former senior Tax Authority coordinator took bribes for several years.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:13:55 GMT
Italy flotilla torture case against IDF officials even broader than ICC war crimes
The Jerusalem Post understands from officials familiar with the case that a local Italian prosecutor is leading the prosecution and is not coordinating with the Italian federal government.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:51:46 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv searches for answers as struggles on the court continue
In Euroleague action, Maccabi Tel Aviv fell 113-99 to Real Madrid, which set a team record with 21 three-pointers as six players scored in double figures.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:44:00 GMT
East Jerusalem man found dead near Bethlehem, police conduct series of West Bank raids
Police suspect a criminal incident after a man's body was found near Bethlehem, as other raids netted weapons and suspects in the West Bank and Israel.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:14:10 GMT
Tel Aviv University inaugurates new home for Lowy International School in memory of Shirley Lowy
Sir Frank Lowy and his sons joined TAU leaders and students to open a permanent home for the school, serving 2,500 international students and is dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Shirley.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:16:40 GMT
IDF stops short of denying report Zamir, Netanyahu clashed over Iran strike before elections
"The operational activities and factors considered by the IDF are based solely on security, professional, substantive, and nonpartisan considerations," the military said.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:54:13 GMT
Israeli lawyer indicted over alleged contact with foreign agent, obstruction of justice
The State Attorney’s Office filed an indictment against her with the Central District Court in Lod on Monday, charging her with contact with a foreign agent and obstruction of justice.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:51:36 GMT
IDF finds underground shaft near West Bank home of Hamas terrorist who killed two soldiers
According to the IDF, the shaft was approximately 15 meters deep and relatively narrow. It was found near the terrorist’s home in the Hebron area of the West Bank.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:47:12 GMT
Man indicted on two rape counts following paid sexual encounter in Bat Yam
Shein stole NIS 4,000 from her wallet and threatened a friend of hers, ‘B’, who arrived at the hotel room to help her. He held a club to the friend’s lower back and ordered her to leave.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:11:53 GMT
Two men found dead near Tel Aviv senior living center in suspected murder-suicide
A resident who lives nearby told Walla that the sound of the gunfire initially made her fear a terror attack.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:54:16 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv crushed by Real Madrid despite 15-point lead
The Yellows built a 44–29 lead in Belgrade but fell asleep on defense in a 113–99 loss to Real Madrid. Kattash and his players fall to a 2–5 record following a three-point barrage by the Blancos.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:18:03 GMT
Sheffi Paz, prominent Tel Aviv anti-illegal immigration activist, dies at 74
Paz died following a battle with cancer. The disease was diagnosed for the fourth time over the past month, after she had previously battled cancer on three occasions.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:17:40 GMT
Australian billionaire James Packer paid firm defending Netanyahu in trial over $1.25m. - report
Packer declined to comment when approached by the Herald, which reported that he did not deny the payments. Hadad did not respond to the newspaper’s questions.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:26:10 GMT
Mandelblit resumes testimony as Netanyahu defense presses on investigation approvals
Mandelblit, who authorized the investigations and later approved the indictment, testified for the defense. Netanyahu’s lawyer, Amit Hadad, questioned him about what he permitted police to examine.

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 02:55:19 GMT
For many Israeli voters, concerns over Israel's public image take a back seat in election
Despite rising global hostility, the issue of Israel’s diplomacy, its image worldwide, and who is to blame for its deterioration is barely factoring into the fast-approaching election on Oct. 27.

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:21:17 GMT
IDF chief pushed back on Netanyahu order for ‘action’ against Iran, fearing political motives
Due to the sensitive nature of the action, N12 reported that Zamir requested an in-depth discussion and formal authorization before moving forward with the action. 

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 22:15:49 GMT
Behind the scenes on how IDF got its biggest ‘hasbara’ win of the war - exclusive
Inside the IDF's race to uncover evidence behind the al-Ahli hospital blast, counter Hamas's claims, and restore credibility as Biden flew to Israel.

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