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Sun, 10 May 2026 11:01:17 GMT
Sixteen teenagers indicted over murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka on Independence Day eve
The suspects were also charged with additional offenses, including obstruction of justice and witness tampering.

Sun, 10 May 2026 07:55:22 GMT
Gaza flotilla activists deported from Israel after week-long detention
The two activists, who have been on hunger strike since their detention, were handed over to the immigration authority, which deported them.

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:02:50 GMT
Soldiers who shot hostages had orders to shoot all men on-sight - report
Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 25, and Alon Shamriz, 26, were all taken captive during Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023.

Sun, 10 May 2026 04:58:34 GMT
Home Front Command chief meets with emergency service representatives in wake of Iran war
"The strength of emergency organizations is not measured only by the ability of each body individually, but rather by our ability to act together, as one force, in real time," Klepper stated.

Sun, 10 May 2026 04:53:27 GMT
Police seize $400,000 from car under suspicion of money laundering, tax offenses
According to the police, the driver of the vehicle, a man from Rahat, was arrested under suspicion of money laundering and tax offenses, and the money was confiscated.

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:35:31 GMT
Peru opens investigation into former IDF soldier after Hind Rajab Foundation files complaint
The allegations include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide committed in the Gaza Strip during IDF service.

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:25:41 GMT
Three arrested for serious assault near Bloomfield Stadium
Earlier on Saturday, five other suspects were arrested near the stadium on suspicion that they were planning on bringing weapons to the soccer game.

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:23:28 GMT
Israel built secret base in Iraqi desert during war with Iran - report
IDF troops were stationed at the secret base in case IAF pilots were shot down over enemy territory. 

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:38:53 GMT
Gaza flotilla activists to be released from detention, deported from Israel
Shin Bet informed the Adalah legal center of the expected release, and the Adalah team will be monitoring developments to ensure that the release and deportation take place.

Sat, 09 May 2026 15:00:27 GMT
Reporters Notebook: Israel’s northern border amid peace and war
Despite ongoing tensions, Israel's northern border shows signs of quiet resilience as local communities resume life amid rising security threats.

Sat, 09 May 2026 13:42:13 GMT
Settlers dig up Palestinian grave near Sha-Nur, forcing family to relocate burial
Palestinian sources claim IDF soldiers supported settlers in exhuming a body, while the IDF denies interference, stating the family chose to relocate the body themselves.

Sat, 09 May 2026 06:23:41 GMT
Border Guard, detectives arrest suspect moments after shooting during Nazareth operations
An indictment was filed in the Nazareth District Court by the Northern District Attorney's Office following an intensive investigation by the Northern District police into the incident.

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:21:02 GMT
Boy arrested for throwing brick at school security guard during argument, injuring girl
Police in Jaffa responded to reports of a violent incident at the entrance gate to a local school when a 15-year-old boy arrived and began arguing with a security guard.

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:08:17 GMT
Family criticizes prosecution for indictment of Zalka murder suspect, calls for public rally
“They chose to stick to the dry law. At this rate, the next murder is just around the corner,” said the family of the prosecution's decision to indict the suspect with murder with indifference.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:12:15 GMT
Three IDF soldiers moderately, severely wounded in two separate incidents in Lebanon
All of the soldiers were evacuated to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified.

Fri, 08 May 2026 13:04:03 GMT
Grapevine, May 8, 2026: A special Shabbat treat
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 08 May 2026 11:22:10 GMT
Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment
The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:42 GMT
Police transfer Zalka murder case to district attorney, family pushes for 'harshest punishment'
Three of the teenagers have already been released to house arrest, while prosecutors are expected to request that 10 others remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:44:01 GMT
EU moving toward implementing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, ambassador confirms
The European Union Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11, where actions against Israeli settlements could potentially be approved. 

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:43 GMT
Bennett, Eisenkot, Liberman merger could secure 61-seat coalition without Arab parties - poll
Under the three-party alliance scenario, the opposition bloc would reach 61 seats, compared with 49 for Netanyahu’s coalition and 10 for the Arab parties.

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:13:53 GMT
‘Unconditional’ is a complex, addictive fresh series - review
TV Time: While the film was entertaining on every level, it also sparked a debate because of its central plot, in which Louise (Sarandon) kills a man who is raping Thelma (Davis). 

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:51:40 GMT
Bennett files defamation lawsuit against MKs, Channel 14, for mental illness claims
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:48:48 GMT
'They kept shooting at us while I kept driving': Female soldiers recall near-death Gaza incident
Maj. Nurit Rokach, Linor, and Stav described the April 2025 Gaza ambush that left two of them severely wounded and exposed failures in sending them without a convoy.

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:05:37 GMT
Beitar Jerusalem keeps control of tight championship race
The rough-and-tumble win kept the yellow-and-black in first place by a point over Hapoel Beersheba, while Hapoel fell for the first time this season at Bloomfield Stadium.

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:41:20 GMT
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Even so, law enforcement officials told Ynet that community members claim that such events are “engagement parties” rather than wedding ceremonies, which complicates matters under the law.

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:53 GMT
Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am
“I look at the political map. The alliance already underway between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will be judged by one question only: Does it enlarge the bloc for change?” Golan said.

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:12:58 GMT
Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair
The party said the alliance was born out of the understanding that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel currently "needs a strong political home." 

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:37:37 GMT
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:48 GMT
Burger King expected to reopen for third time in Israel under Delek Group
Burger King had a further incarnation in the middle of the past decade, with a few branches, and in early 2022, Delek Group took the reins as the chain franchisee and started afresh.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:42 GMT
Hamas disarmament talks stuck between Israeli security and Gaza guarantees - exclusive
Hamas has not yet agreed to disarm under the Trump administration’s 20-point Gaza peace plan as negotiations continue over guarantees, Israeli withdrawal, and the role of the ISF.

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