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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:47:12 GMT
Two teenagers charged with spying, carrying out tasks for Iran
The two minors, 14 and 16 years old, had been recruited through Telegram in June, the police stated.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:27:06 GMT
Hundreds of haredim arrive at Tel Hashomer to enlist in IDF as anti-draft protesters gather
“The young men who walked through those gates this morning show you can be fully committed to Torah study and still defend this country on the front line," said Lt.-Col. (res) Yossi Levi.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:54:47 GMT
InterContinental David Tel Aviv hotel reveals new Premium Terrace Rooms following renovation
The rooms feature 28-30 sq.m. of interior space, plus expansive 12 sq.m. private terraces overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and the Tel Aviv skyline.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:24:25 GMT
Israel raids homes of terrorists’ families, seizes hundreds of thousands in PA funds
Police raided several homes, including that of Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Abad, who was involved in an attempted suicide attack in Jerusalem in 2002.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 07:11:24 GMT
Five killed, several injured in various deadly car crashes across Israel over weekend
Among the injured are a 60-year-old man in serious condition with a head injury and 5 additional injured people in minor condition. 

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 04:05:58 GMT
Greece to sign $3.6b. Israeli air defense deal, creating 'Achilles Shield' against Turkey and Iran
The agreement, which has been under discussion for three years, will provide Athens with a multilayered air defense system against potential threats from Turkey and Iran.

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:56:38 GMT
IDF general warns talks with Hamas, Hezbollah lack a clear strategy for victory - interview
"I don't know if we're being played or if a false reality is being manufactured... but in this false narrative, we're pretending to run a process that will ultimately disarm Hamas."

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 03:55:04 GMT
UN says Special Rapporteurs are independent, not ‘out of control’ after Guterres interview
Guterres was referring to the process of the work Special Rapporteurs do, not the content or the output of that work, Dujarric claimed.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:07:55 GMT
Shin Bet confirms significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu prompted evacuation from US
Shin Bet confirmed a significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu, prompting his urgent evacuation from Florida back to Israel.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:55:38 GMT
Haredi protesters set road blocks at Jerusalem entrance roads, disrupting traffic into city
Traffic was disrupted at the entrance to Jerusalem on Saturday evening after Haredi protesters set up a series of roadblocks, police said.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:59:25 GMT
EPOS film fest explores fine art, literature, theater and more
Six festival films will be screened there from September 17-19, with each screening accompanied by a short lecture connected to the film’s subject.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 15:30:31 GMT
'Harming Israel's standing in the world': Netanyahu condemns settler attack on Palestinian village
The Prime Minister called out the violent event, where dozens of settler rioters gathered on the outskirts of the village of Kusra in the West Bank and were later dispersed by the IDF.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:51:40 GMT
Israel to face strong winds, high gusts throughout Saturday afternoon, Meteorological Service warns
The warnings by the Meteorological Service follow a forecast published by Walla on Friday warning of an unusual rain event expected to cause flooding in Israel during the weekend.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 05:53:11 GMT
IDF warns budget delay will force reserve, intelligence cuts beginning in September
The IDF warns that delayed defense funding will force reserve and intelligence cuts, undermine preparations for Iran, and threaten US arms contracts beginning in September.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 04:52:38 GMT
Muslim police recruits decline sharply under National Security Minister Ben-Gvir
Overall police recruitment has risen in recent years, but Muslim enlistment has sharply declined, despite Muslims accounting for more than 18% of Israel’s population.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:45:23 GMT
High Court freezes legal proceedings against former IDF legal chief Tomer-Yerushalmi
The request cites Justice David Mintz’s view that the sensitive investigation required oversight and should not move forward without proper supervision.

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:45:51 GMT
Bnei Brak Municipality allegedly blocked road with dumpsters before Shabbat in protest - report
Tensions rise between secular and haredi residents in Bnei Brak as police say, "Secular people also intentionally provoke haredim, drive recklessly, and do burnouts."

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:55:10 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills Hamas-linked former senior Jenin terror cell member in West Bank vehicle strike
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the IDF for the "successful thwarting of the terrorists in Jenin" in an X/Twitter Post earlier on Friday.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:49:52 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills Hamas commander in Gaza who infiltrated Israel on October 7
The strike follows an attack on Sunday in which the IDF killed Hamas Nukhba terrorist Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, who served as former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:33:56 GMT
Transgender Israeli computer engineer detained by ICE following kidnapping charges in New Hampshire
Alon later launched federal proceedings against the US prison authorities, and argued that her incarceration in a men's prison and the treatment she received violated her rights.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:52:12 GMT
Haredi protest erupts on Route 433 after police arrest draft dodger suspected of stealing car
According to the police, a 20-year-old had been caught driving a stolen car, after which it was determined that he was also a draft evader. 

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:53 GMT
'The real victory': Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot welcomes birth of new daughter
In a post on Instagram, Bohbot shared a photo of him, his wife, and the newborn baby in the hospital. Alongside the photo, he included a passage from the book of Psalms, thanking God.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:05 GMT
Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration
The couple had gotten engaged in January, 2026, one year after Damari was released from Hamas captivity.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:22:08 GMT
Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz after October 7, chairman says
"I didn't think it would take so much time to recover," he said. "We're not giving up. Kibbutz Nir Oz will prosper so that new families will come."

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:08:15 GMT
Shin Bet, police indict Arab teenagers for allegedly swearing loyalty to ISIS, planning attacks
The minor, a 16-year-old, was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered that he had allegedly sworn loyalty to ISIS.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:17:25 GMT
Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive
This summer, Jerusalem signed one of Europe’s top coaches, Serbian Sasa Obradovic, who previously led Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:16:32 GMT
Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds
The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:37:19 GMT
Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:33:08 GMT
Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel face deportation after years without permanent status
Asked whether any of this had left him bitter toward Israel, one Ethiopian asylum seeker, who asked not to be named for fear of deportation, rejected the premise. “I don’t hate,” he said.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:24:17 GMT
Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site
A demonstration against Jerusalem’s light rail expansion escalated Thursday night as protesters reportedly tore down fences and attempted to enter the construction site.

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