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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:17:33 GMT
IDF kills three terrorists in Gaza, including Hamas Nukhba who kidnapped Alexander Dancyg on Oct. 7
Ahmed Muhammad Ahmed Baraka, a Nukhba terrorist in Hamas’ military wing, was responsible for abducting Israeli civilians during the October 7 massacre.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:22:07 GMT
Police, emergency services searching for people, vehicles trapped in southern Israel floods
Multiple roads in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area, including the roads leading to and from Eilat, were closed due to flooding and the risk of flash floods.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:59:38 GMT
'Eretz Nehederet' tackles Israel's election-night drama with Gal Gadot, political satire
Eretz Nehederet’s quick-thinking writers tried to make people smile after a divisive campaign’s grim end, despite continued uncertainty.

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:38:19 GMT
Israeli Arab political power rising with elections, challenging world’s assumptions - analysis
Arab political power reveals a country more complicated than its slogans, with consequential choices for the parties on both sides of the coalition table.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:28:41 GMT
Israel has voted, but the coalition deadlock is just beginning - analysis
The politicians now have to decide what they are prepared to change: their conditions, their partners or their promises.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:45:00 GMT
Rappaport and Waldman decline offer to join Maccabi Haifa acquisition bid
High-tech entrepreneurs Assaf Rappaport and Eyal Waldman turned down an offer to join an investor group bidding to purchase the Israeli soccer club, citing no interest in sports investments.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:34:02 GMT
Jalud families still unable to return to burned homes despite High Court order
Lawyer tells justices destruction has not changed their demand to return; State acknowledges “shame and failure” over September operation

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:10:29 GMT
New settlement outposts opening in Hebron Hills in response to Yehuda Junction attack
Following the killing of two IDF soldiers at Yehuda Junction, the Mount Hebron Regional Council announced plans for eight new outposts and launched a fundraising campaign.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:10:56 GMT
Four men arrested after violent altercation breaks out at Rahat polling center
Also in Rahat, masked individuals riding on horses and camels through the city were reportedly seen waving political flags and playing loud music.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:23 GMT
Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis vote
Israeli forces dispersed protesters opposing a military operation in Hebron that has displaced over 3,000 Palestinians following a deadly attack on two IDF soldiers, as Israelis headed to the polls.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:45:42 GMT
Israelis head to polls with open wallets as Election Day spending rises sharply from 2022 election
According to SHVA, the company that manages and develops Israel's national payment system, Israelis spent NIS 250.78 million using payment cards between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:48:15 GMT
Israeli ad tech company targeted Starlink internet users in suspected attempt at espionage
Researchers at TrendAI, a unit of Tokyo-based cybersecurity company Trend Micro, concluded the Israeli company Discover-Tech was one of the biggest sources of digital ads shown to users of Starlink.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:03:03 GMT
IDF imposes West Bank closures, reinforces troops to prevent Election Day violence
The IDF also decided on Monday night to reinforce troops along the security barrier amid concerns that terrorists could infiltrate Israel.

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:23:56 GMT
Suspected Ra'am vote bribery case transferred to Lahav 433 as Netanyahu calls for investigation
"There was nothing improper about the activists' conduct," the Ra'am party stated in response. "These are attempts by Ben-Gvir’s police force to suppress voting within Arab society."

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
Police close entry, exit to Eilat as Election Day storm brings flood risk along Routes 40,12,13
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 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 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.

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