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Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:08:25 GMT
Grapevine: Light rail, hefty price
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:37:44 GMT
Over 200 kilograms of drugs seized during police raid on Hod Hasharon plant nursery
A significant portion of the drugs had been hidden inside various food products, including chocolate bars, cookies, and candy, all packaged and prepared for immediate distribution.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:48:43 GMT
In 'Cuz You're Ugly,' Israeli director Sharon Angelhart tells the story she never saw on screen
Director/screenwriter Sharon Angelhart said that with her movie, she was trying to make a film that “was what I would have wanted to see when I was growing up in Jerusalem."

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:46:41 GMT
Hot summer movies to watch in Israel: 'On Standby' lands well, 'Into the Blue' delivers escapism
TV Time: Israeli dramedy 'On Standby' is the standout, while 'Into the Blue,' 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' 'A Letter to David,' and an Earth, Wind & Fire documentary round out this week's picks.

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:44:58 GMT
In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning
For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February. 

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:09:37 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: July 24-30
What’s new to do in Israel’s capital?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:53:26 GMT
US Embassy warns of potential flight cancellations due to security situation
The embassy later issued a second security alert, temporarily restricting all US government personnel and their families from personal travel to the West Bank due to "increased volatility."

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:52:21 GMT
Netanyahu to fly to Washington Monday at Trump's invitation
Netanyahu will visit Washington on Monday, will meet with President Trump, and attend Lindsey Graham's funeral. Journalists will not be permitted on the flight with the PM.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:15:45 GMT
Murder or trespassing: crime must be prosecuted without excuse regardless of perpetrator - analysis
Israel must bring the Palestinian killer to justice while also prosecuting settlers who trespass, attack villages, or use violence against Palestinians.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:09:04 GMT
Netanyahu orders West Bank crackdown after two Israelis killed in terror shooting amid clashes
PM, Defense Minister Katz announce increased troop deployments, new checkpoints, expanded counterterrorism measures • Terror shooting followed confrontation involving settlers, IDF, and Palestinians

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:48:13 GMT
'Mr. Security': Inside Amir Baram's mission to secure Israel's military future, defense ties
MILITARY AFFAIRS: As Israel's lead negotiator for a new US defense agreement, Baram is racing to replace decades of military aid with a long-term strategic partnership.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:23:06 GMT
'I want to kill you': Man threatens, hits MK Moshe Tur-Paz's aide in Ramat Gan
In an initial video seen by The Jerusalem Post, the man appears to shout from several meters away, saying that he wants to "kill you," before a woman is heard responding, "You want to kill me?"

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:16:41 GMT
Grapevine, July 24, 2026: Is Jewish unity a myth?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:24:31 GMT
Smotrich advances new Samaria settlement after attack near Derech Avraham Farm
Smotrich directed officials to speed up planning for the Shalem settlement and pursue demolition proceedings against alleged illegal Palestinian construction after a stabbing attack in Samaria.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:07:42 GMT
After third attack in 24 hours, leaders call on IDF to respond to West Bank terror with 'iron fist'
"The incident is still ongoing. There are still people in danger. Terror will not break us," Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan said. "The response must be offensive."

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:40:52 GMT
Mother of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, fallen soldier whose remains were held by Hamas, passes away
Zehava will be buried in Poria Illit, located near the Kinneret in northern Israel, beside her husband Herzl and son, Oron.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:37:38 GMT
Netanyahu's Likud falls to lowest position since June 2025 as Eisenkot reaches new heights - poll
A new Maariv poll shows Likud at its weakest level since June 2025, while Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar reaches a record 23 seats and Bennett maintains his lead over Netanyahu in the prime ministerial race.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:34:58 GMT
IDF kills terrorist who fatally shot two Israelis, wounded three others in West Bank
A group of Israeli civilians had illegally crossed into Palestinian Authority-controlled territory while hiking in the area, leading to clashes with local Palestinians.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:00:56 GMT
Missing 4-year-old Yuval Kogan found alive after overnight search near Ashkelon
Two riders on horseback located four-year-old Yuval Kogan after missing for more than 24 hours from Hofit Beach in Ashkelon on Thursday.

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:39:49 GMT
Jerusalem cafe became symbol of secular defiance, until Israelis learned it's run by Jews for Jesus
“Everyone accuses us of that,” Ben David, the cafe owner, said about proselytizing. “The Jesus goal is not completely out, but it’s not front and center.”

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:57:44 GMT
Suspect shot in leg by Border Police at Shuafat crossing near Jerusalem
During the arrest the suspect was shot in the leg. No officers were injured.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:44:02 GMT
Opposition MK warns government against restricting entry of Israelis to country prior to elections
According to a Haaretz report, officials in the Transportation Ministry fear that many incoming voters would support opposition parties.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:33:27 GMT
Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview
Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:46:48 GMT
Hendel: Tropper alliance won’t rule out Netanyahu, will prioritize Zionist principles - interview
Hendel had previously been the sole leader of the Reservists party, which he founded, before it merged with Tropper. The two will head the new alliance in a joint leadership.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:11:08 GMT
Iran will face a 'crushing blow' if it attacks Israel, Katz warns after security assessment
Western intelligence assessments suggest Iran may seek to draw Israel into a confrontation and could even choose to act first, Ynet reported on Thursday.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:08:07 GMT
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount to mark Tisha B'Av, says Jews feel like 'rightful owners'
Ben-Gvir made the trip alongside Development of the Negev and Galilee Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf, who is also a member of Oztma Yehudit.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:47:41 GMT
Ex-IDF soldier convicted for using foreign passport to enter Iraq, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia
Prosecutors said 27-year-old Lior Matan Weinstein entered countries Israelis are barred by law from visiting without approval, admitted the facts in the indictment, and was convicted on Tuesday.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:44:53 GMT
Mossad foils Iranian plot to infiltrate terror cell into Israel, target senior officials
Israel's security agencies said the operation exposed a global Iranian recruitment network that used intermediaries to build terror cells targeting Israel.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:37:45 GMT
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
A plaque signed by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo will be unveiled in a ceremony attended by senior Israeli, US and Guatemalan officials.

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:55:54 GMT
IDF kills terrorist who attempted second West Bank stabbing attack in hours
The terrorist was killed while the military said the incident was under investigation, in what represents the second attack of this kind reported in the West Bank.

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