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Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:46:35 GMT
Israel denies approving ISF's entry into Gaza without 'complete disarmament of Hamas'
The Prime Minister's Office said that there will be no reconstruction "of any kind" in the Gaza Strip without the complete disarmament of Hamas.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:24:45 GMT
Chinese-made drones used by troops pose severe information security risks, IDF officals warn
The military still permits the widespread and unregulated use of Chinese technology, including drones used by troops at the IDF's frontline operational edge.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:15:36 GMT
Israel, Colombia announce mutual visa exemption as nations continue to rebuild diplomatic ties
With the election of the new right-wing president of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia and Israel have restored ties that had been severed for two years under the previous administration.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:04:39 GMT
Police charge three alleged hit squad members with murder, extortion in northern Israel
Police received reports of shots fired at close range in Bukata. Abu Shahin, who investigators said was the intended target, and Saada, who was a bystander, were both pronounced dead at the scene.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:19:25 GMT
Israel will not tolerate Turkey's 'dangerous adventures' in Syria, Katz warns Erdogan
"Erdogan is dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria. Israel will not allow any actor to threaten its security," the defense minister wrote on X/Twitter.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:11:39 GMT
Border Police arrest suspect, seize 162 kg. of stolen avocados in central Israel farming community
After inspecting the vehicle, officers found a large quantity of avocados in the trunk that they suspected had been stolen. They also identified a suspect near the vehicle and detained him.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:57:17 GMT
Syria FM claims Israel was told that Turkey was not building forces before airbase strikes - report

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:58:46 GMT
Jerusalem's Green Line begins service Friday, expanding light rail network
The new line is approximately 7 kilometers, or 4.3 miles, long and includes 13 stations, 12 of them new. During peak hours, trains are expected to run every eight minutes.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:12:57 GMT
Trump told US Congress to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show
Trump set up a Board of Peace to oversee his ambitious plan to end Israel's war in Gaza and rebuild the shattered territory.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:39:56 GMT
Dozens of complaints, zero prosecutions: Hind Rajab fails to prosecute IDF soldiers analysis
In some cases, like with the most recent petition in India on Tuesday, HRF targets soldiers while they are traveling.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:46:33 GMT
Firefighters, planes bring fire in West Bank woods near evacuated settlement under control
Four firefighting aircraft were operating at the scene, with the preliminary reports saying that the fire was expanding fast and fears of it reaching the homes of the settlement.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:06:51 GMT
WATCH: Netanyahu says that IDF 'made sure' Syria 'understood' that Turkey unwelcome in region
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir warned that Israel would act to prevent the emergence of a significant military threat from Turkey along Israel's borders.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:13:25 GMT
Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says
V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT
Benson to be released or frozen: Maccabi Haifa will sign another foreign player
Following Manuel Benson's severe injury, Maccabi Haifa considers releasing or freezing him to sign Ghanaian Kwasi Sibo or a new winger.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:24:32 GMT
Thailand issues arrest warrants for 20 Israelis in sweeping Koh Samui business crackdown
Among the Israelis arrested was prominent real estate developer Gal Bieber, 45, who was detained on Saturday by officers from the Bo Phut Police Station.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:38:20 GMT
Barrot condemns Kusra violence, warns France could impose more sanctions on settlement
This comes after France announced in May that it was banning Ben-Gvir from French territory.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:32:08 GMT
IDF targets Hamas commanders in Gaza, Palestinian sources say nine killed in strikes
The IDF said that it targeted two Hamas commanders in separate strikes against the Nuseirat and Tuffah areas in Gaza, with one of them having participated in the October 7th Massacre.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:17:36 GMT
Author Shulamit Lapid wins ACUM lifetime achievement award
The winners will be officially honored at the 70th ACUM Awards Ceremony on Monday, October 19, at the Creative House at Tel Aviv Port.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:58:28 GMT
Golani soldiers complain of long walks, missed meals at Filon base due to harsh conditions
Soldiers from the Golani Brigade’s 51st Battalion said they have a steep walk between their sleeping quarters and dining hall, often in temperatures around 40°C.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:40:28 GMT
Knesset Speaker Ohana says he's 'glad, proud' Likud defied High Court on repeating comptroller vote
When inquired by KAN, Ohana's office responded: "It is unclear to us what is new about the Knesset speaker's consistent position that the Knesset will not meekly accept being trampled."

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:37:08 GMT
IDF Gaza Division seals two Hamas tunnels spanning two kilometers along Yellow Line
Drone footage released by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit shows the tunnels running underground at length, packed with sandbags.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:17:34 GMT
'An important step': Malta recognizes all Israeli travel documents, not just passports
"This important step will enable all Israelis who wish to travel to beautiful Malta to do so," said Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:12 GMT
Israel publishes internal war crimes probe, in first since October 7 Massacre
The IDF examined five major cases, including the Islamic Red Crescent and the death of Hind Rajab, resulting in two criminal probes, two disciplinary probes, and the closure of one file.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:07:13 GMT
First 1,400 housing units to be marketed in controversial E1 area of West Bank
The E1 plan has drawn criticism over concerns that construction could disrupt Palestinian territorial continuity and make statehood more difficult.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:01:13 GMT
Bennett: Israel must remove Qatari, Turkish influence from Gaza, replace with Egypt
"Artificial intelligence is the next arms race of superpowers, and despite the current government's lag in the last four years, we will not let Israel fall behind," Bennett also said.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:34:09 GMT
A-G proposes delaying Oct. 7 inquiry decision as government 'hasn't established one anyway'
Baharav-Miara said the election period would get in the way of a decision and noted that the current government had not established one anyway.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:33:51 GMT
Prominent Israeli businessman, philanthropist Dr. Shmuel Harlap dies at 82
Harlap was one of the most prominent and influential business figures in Israel as chairman of Colmobil, an importer of Mercedes, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Jaecoo, Omoda, and ORA.

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:46:57 GMT
'You're a clown': Ben-Gvir faces verbal assault from residents during visit to northern Israel
"You are making a fool of yourself," residents shouted at him. "You're a clown. Everyone is laughing at you. You are a champion of failure. They didn't even give you a visa to the United States."

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:03:19 GMT
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is "extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening."

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:20:27 GMT
Beersheba terror suspect admits to 'wanting to blow up' nightclub dancers
During his interrogation, Gergawi admitted that he had searched YouTube for instructions on how to make explosives.

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