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Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:53:14 GMT
Haredi draft dodgers subjected to 'Holocaust' treatment, ultra-Orthodox Knesset candidate claims
"Our situation is close to what it was in the Holocaust," Stark said. "And there's no other way to say it."

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:48:15 GMT
Netanyahu declined proposal to strike Hamas terrorists in Gaza weeks before Oct. 7 - report
According to N12, Netanyahu asked about the possibility of killing terrorists during a pre-Rosh Hashanah celebration with senior officials on September 13, 2023.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:06:05 GMT
Israel Police, Shin Bet launch manhunt for armed man in military uniform in Kafr Kara olive grove
Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), Israel Police (including aerial forces), Border Police, and emergency response squad volunteers are among the security forces conducting the manhunt.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:57:47 GMT
IDF blocks roads leading to Gaza border after Nahala settlers attempt to build outpost overnight
Nahala claimed that over 700 people, including dozens of families with children, rabbis, MKs, bereaved families, and wounded IDF veterans, participated in establishing the "Pioneers of Gaza" outpost.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:46:39 GMT
IDF kills two terrorist in Gaza Strip for roles in October 7, attempts to harm Israeli civilians
Al-Khalek Hala was a commander in the weapons productions headquarters of Hamas's military wing, producing different weapons and advancing Hamas's military presence in the Gaza Strip.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:45 GMT
IDF releases Sinwar letter encouraging Oct. 7 terrorists to plan broadcast of massacre footage
Sinwar's documents, shared by the IDF on the second anniversary of his assassination, called on terrorists to plan producing "horrific images" including shooting point-blank, slaughtering victims.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:52:42 GMT
'Shoot the Jews': Two years after Sinwar's death, IDF releases letter from Sinwar's 10-year-old son
The letter, featuring drawings of tanks, missiles, and a Spider-Man sticker, was recovered by IDF soldiers in the Gaza Strip in 2024.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 02:07:16 GMT
Torah MiTzion marks 30 years of strengthening ties between Israel, Diaspora Jewry
Hundreds of former emissaries and community leaders gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate three decades of Jewish education and religious-Zionist outreach across more than 20 countries.

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:55:07 GMT
Ben-Gvir plans to change IDF ethics code, emphasize 'Jewish values,' if named defense minister
Ben-Gvir's proposal also removes explicit provisions prohibiting harm to "non-combatants" and prisoners of war.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:55:49 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet kill two terrorists in Khan Yunis who allegedly smuggled weapons into Gaza
The IDF and Shin Bet said that precise munitions and aerial surveillance were used to mitigate unnecessary harm to civilians. Operations in Gaza continue to dismantle threats to troops and civilians.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:51:04 GMT
One lightly injured in West Bank car ramming, but no terrorist motivation, IDF confirms
The incident reportedly developed after Hilltop Youth extremist settlers established a barricade, attempting to prevent Palestinian vehicles from transiting through the area.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:26:33 GMT
Hadassah inaugurates Cyprus medical center, plans hospital near Nicosia
The Limassol facility opened with specialist consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation, as Hadassah outlined plans for a hospital near the Cypriot capital.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:19 GMT
Genocide accusations against Israel are 'despicable lie,' Knesset Speaker Ohana says
Addressing European parliamentary leaders, Ohana rejected genocide allegations against Israel, accused world leaders of hypocrisy, and invoked the Holocaust and the October 7 massacre.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT
Yaakov Shahar puts Maccabi Haifa up for sale for $100 million
Calcalist reports the owner hires an investment bank to sell all his stake. Potential buyers include tech entrepreneurs who support the club and may acquire a minority stake with a billionaire.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:56:55 GMT
'Do not test us': Netanyahu touts new 'massive' eastern border wall, defense plans
The vast majority of the border wall will cover the Jordanian border. Netanyahu explained that it would complement the nation's existing security zones in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:22:23 GMT
Netanyahu reveals direct call with Syrian President Sharaa, claims he stopped Druze massacres
"It was a very short, very sharp conversation, and the massacre was stopped," Netanyahu said. He added: "There is still work to be done; I cannot reveal everything."

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:07:20 GMT
Likud seeks Shin Bet review of suspected foreign interference over Eisenkot contacts
In a letter sent by attorney Ilan Bombach, the party requested verification of the report and urged Sohlberg to consider urgent measures to address the suspected interference.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:43:42 GMT
UTJ’s Pindrus calls gay Knesset Speaker Ohana a 'desecration,' Aguda files ethics complaint
There is one thing that, in my opinion, was a mishap: at the beginning of the term, they voted for a Knesset Speaker, and I think there was a desecration of God's name in it," said Pindrus.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:49:34 GMT
Why Azerbaijan, Bahrain's Baku meetings with President Herzog are important - analysis
There is a growing perception that Israeli ties with various Muslim countries are now improving and also more public than they have been in the last several years.  

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:07:54 GMT
Building Bridges and a Positive Future for the People of Israel
Recognized as one of 25 Young Zionist Visionaries, Oz Bin Nun reflects on October 7, national service, and the urgent need for visionary leadership and Jewish unity to secure Israel’s future.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:45:21 GMT
Palestinian farmers petition High Court over three years of blocked access to West Bank land
The Association for Civil Rights in Israel, which submitted the petition on their behalf, is seeking an urgent hearing as the olive harvest begins.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:40:00 GMT
For the second consecutive year: Bnei Yehuda win the Leumit League Toto Cup
Stav Nahmani's 90+2-minute goal secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Hapoel Acre. Yakuba Tumanion was sent off after injuring Yuval Piven, who was taken to hospital.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:05:49 GMT
Flydubai hijacking attempt exposes major gaps in Israel's aviation security, experts warn
Following the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight, an Israeli aviation security expert proposes remotely activated cockpit cameras, while others call for tighter crew screening and better intel.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:04:10 GMT
Kamala Harris criticizes Biden administration's failure to curb Israel's conduct during Gaza war
Harris said that the United States needed to uphold its obligation to international law and that the Biden administration's response to Israel's war was a failure in that regard.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:58:10 GMT
Negev resident who joined IDF on terror group’s orders sentenced to 24.5 years in prison
The suspect, Shehadeh Abu al-Kian, also gathered intelligence for the group and transported weapons to the West Bank, according to the prosecution.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:14 GMT
October 7 families to hold mass rally demanding state inquiry three days before Israeli elections
The council has repeatedly called for the establishment of a state commission of inquiry to investigate the October 7 attack.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:27:31 GMT
Online ads helped deliver Israeli spyware to devices visiting Al Jazeera, 120,000 websites
Its services gave Candiru, a spyware company blacklisted by the US government, and other surveillance firms access to advertising platforms run by Google, Comcast, Russia's Yandex, and others.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:25:33 GMT
Netanyahu vs Bar: Who called who is fascinating, but both ignored writing on the wall - analysis
The October 7 disaster was a decade or more in the making, especially with contributions of failures by both the political leadership and the entire defense establishment.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:14 GMT
Second factory worker injured in suspected gas cylinder explosion at Intel plant pronounced dead
The explosion occurred as two trucks were unloading nitrogen into tanks at the facility. One truck had completed its delivery when the blast hit during the transfer from the second truck.

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:22:18 GMT
Why American doctors travel to Israel for Magen David Adom training
MDA’s International Seminar brings American physicians and paramedics to train with Israel’s first responders to see how the country handles emergencies on a scale few medical professionals encounter

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