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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:16:23 GMTPolice arrest suspect over double murder of mother and son in Yokne’am Illit
The suspect, whose name is under a gag order, is believed to have killed a mother and her son in their apartment in Yokne’am Illit.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:42:11 GMTFormer Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
"I went to work as a security guard at a party and look what happened to me - my life was ruined," he said.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:28:12 GMTHamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts
Eitan Mor described how he was starved, beaten, and electrocuted during his captivity.
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:45:07 GMTIsrael hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location - report
In addition to the names of terrorists, Israel reportedly handed over a map with locations relevant to the search for Gvili’s remains.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:28:30 GMTBiden administration briefly withheld intelligence from Israel during Gaza war
In the second half of 2024, the US cut off a live video feed from a US drone over Gaza, which the Israeli government was using in its hunt for hostages and Hamas terrorists.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:11:56 GMTUS to hold conference on Gaza stabilization force plans in Doha
The conference will take place on December 16, and representatives from more than 25 countries are expected to attend.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:59:31 GMTIsrael's global standing slowly recovers as diplomatic tsunami begins to recede
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel's international standing is shifting, moving from isolation to slow, uneven recovery as global engagement grows.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:32:18 GMTHezbollah terrorists increasingly approach northern border, soldiers critique IDF response
According to soldiers, Hezbollah members have been seen approaching IDF forces while carrying hoes or performing tasks in the fields.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:01:53 GMTStorm Byron brings relief to Israel’s farmers, ending year of drought with substantial rain
"It feels like taking a first breath after years of suffocation. We sowed with hope and faith in the Creator, and now, the rain has come, and everything is starting to bloom," said farmer Hadar Ezra.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:02:09 GMTGrapevine, December 12, 2025: Regressing, not progressing
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:20 GMT'One big family': Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or
Argamani detailed how every effort was made in coordination and with direct support from Huang, who “personally accompanied the family and called repeatedly to ask how they were doing.”
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:39:22 GMTBereaved parents call on Ben-Gurion University to dismiss prof. who called IDF soldiers 'murderers'
“Academic freedom does not mean teaching students while calling them baby killers behind their backs,” the letter continued.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:55:55 GMTUS Congress members sign letter urging Netanyahu to prevent demolition of Palestinian homes
Nearly a quarter of the members of the House of Representatives signed the letter calling the demolition orders to the village cruel, including many from the Jewish caucus.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:44:09 GMTMajority of Israelis oppose granting Netanyahu pardon, believe gov't is 'fairly corrupt' - poll
Survey results also demonstrated that the vast majority of Israelis expect military conflict in the near future, with Hezbollah being the most likely, followed by Iran.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:21:08 GMTUS lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist
US lawmakers accuse Israel of failing to investigate the October 2023 attack on journalists in Lebanon, which killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah and wounded others.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:06:00 GMTIsrael received leads about burial site of final hostage Ran Gvili's remains, sources say
Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, delaying progress on a ceasefire deal until his proper burial is ensured.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:01:16 GMT'Goals, chaos and rising stars': A wild start to the Israel Premier League soccer season
There were upsets, drama, up-and-coming players, as well as disappointments and unfortunate incidents that the league would no doubt like to improve on as the campaign heads into round two.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:19:03 GMTHapoel defeats Towers in first European basketball game in Israel since October 7
Although the contest was played in Holon due to the Jerusalem Arena being unavailable, the Reds’ fans packed into Heichal Toto to witness another step toward a return to normalcy in the Holy Land.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:48:04 GMTUS envoy Tom Barrack to visit Israel, meet Netanyahu in coming days, source tells 'Post'
Tom Barrack, Trump's envoy to Turkey and Syria, will arrive in Israel soon for talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:40:59 GMTAlon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB
Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:54:40 GMTWATCH: Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel
The footage, obtained by the IDF, shows the six hostages, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi, who were murdered by Hamas in 2024.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:30:59 GMTIsrael agrees to fund Gaza reconstruction 'for time being' at US demand - Ynet
The estimated cost to repair the destruction from two years of fighting, bombing, and bulldozing is in the billions.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:54:41 GMTIsraeli soccer star Talia Sommer signs with Gotham FC
For the 21-year-old midfielder from Tel Aviv, the moment marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:22:36 GMTEx-IDF air defense chief: Arrow-3 protecting Germany defies imagination after Holocaust
Ran Kochav recounts to The Jerusalem Post his time as Arrow commander and the technology's role in making history.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:29:17 GMTIsraAID & Taiwan Mission in Israel mark six months of collaboration with Kfar Aza visit
Head of Taiwan’s Mission in Israel Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee reaffirmed her support for the Jewish state during the visit.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:23:23 GMTIsrael faces tough choices over haredi draft exemptions, legal expert warns - interview
Legal expert Shlomit Ravitsky Tur-Paz warns that Israel’s draft bill for the Haredi community may entrench societal divisions and worsen long-term challenges for the economy and military.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:30:19 GMTEmergency services halt search for five missing people near Beit Zayit Dam
The IDF received over 100 reports about the vehicle, which was spotted driving through floodwaters near the dam.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:10:01 GMTIDF Chief Zamir proposes sweeping reforms after October 7 failures
The IDF chief made his mark on increased readiness, from more troops on the border, to more tanks, to less holiday vacations.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:34:11 GMTWATCH: Israel, US complete five-day joint maritime exercise 'Intrinsic Defender'
The five-day drill aimed to strengthen long-standing cooperation, improve responses to maritime threats, and enable mutual operational learning, according to the IDF.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:47:12 GMTIsraeli gov't to vote on Army Radio shutdown later this month, Defense Minister Israel Katz says
Defense Minister Katz proposes closing Army Radio after 75 years, citing its shift from military service. The plan sparks legal challenges and raises concerns over press freedom.