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Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:54:27 GMTKKL-JNF approves NIS 6m. aid package for northern border communities ahead of Passover
The aid is aimed at communities located within 0–2 kilometers of the border fence, including Shlomi, Metula, and Kiryat Shmona, as well as several regional councils along the confrontation line.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:03:36 GMTIDF kills over 20 Hezbollah terrorists, confiscates weapons in 24 hours of ops. in southern Lebanon
Earlier this week, the IDF also said it had killed the commander of the “Imam Hussein Division” in Beirut, a week after taking out his predecessor.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:47:03 GMTWATCH: Quentin Tarantino heads for the shelter on Eretz Nehederet, and other tales of resilience
Tarantino, the Oscar-winning *Pulp Fiction* director living in Israel with his wife Daniella Pick and their children, appeared in the opening skit showing how people head to shelters.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:41:57 GMTDriver speeding to escape sirens gets license suspension in landmark ruling
The court emphasized that speeding in emergency situations may increase, rather than reduce, risk, and suspended the driver’s license for 30 days.
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:15:58 GMTOne killed from shrapnel impact following Iran missile attack, six killed in 24 hours
A foreign worker in Israel's Sharon region was killed on Wednesday night, shortly after three Palestinian women were killed when Iranian cluster munitions hit a hair salon in the West Bank.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:12:15 GMTHerzog visits Jerusalem absorption center, hails wave of new immigrants
During the visit, officials said that more than 60,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since the October 7, 2023, attacks.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:00:21 GMTSeveral IDF soldiers refuse to report to posts due to lack of bomb shelters
According to the report, the issue of inadequate protection on IDF bases is widespread, with one soldier noting, "When there's a siren, we put on helmets and pray."
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:17:05 GMTNetanyahu could call early elections as wartime success influences political strategy - interview
The timing of the elections will “heavily depend” on the results of the war and can cause the date to be moved up, said Prof. Gideon Rahat, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:28:06 GMTIDF eliminates Imam Hussein Division Commander within a week of eliminating his predecessor
Hassan Ali Marwan was previously responsible for the division’s operations, commanding the launch of missiles, UAVs, and rockets toward the State of Israel and IDF troops in southern Lebanon.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:15:57 GMT'We're here': European ambassadors stand in solidarity after deadly Beit Shemesh strike
The delegation included ambassadors from Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:38:59 GMTZamir warns West Bank settler violence is harming Israel’s security during wartime
“It cannot be that during a multi-front war, the IDF is forced to contend with a threatening minority from within. These are rioters who do not represent the settlement movement," Zamir said.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:04:11 GMTNew Israeli drama Ambiguity explores secret lives of disbelieving haredim in Jerusalem - interview
The series is about a secret society of haredim (ultra-Orthodox) who have stopped believing and meet clandestinely with others who feel as they do.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:58:31 GMTBlueprint under fire: David Pisonero’s bid to rebuild Israeli handball from ground up
David Pisonero is 4,200 kilometers away from his home in Valladolid, Spain, but his mind is occupied by a singular, complex mission: leading the Israeli National Handball team.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:19:45 GMTWhy is Israel, not US, carrying out most senior Iranian assassinations? - analysis
Israel has taken the lead in assassinating top Iranian officials, with the US playing a minimal role, signaling a major shift in strategy amid escalating tensions.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:35:15 GMTLauder Employment Centers, Avi Balashnikov honored at Israeli quality conference
Awards highlight the centers’ contribution to employment, innovation, and economic resilience in the Negev and Galilee.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:10:55 GMTFifteen percent of Israelis victims of crime as fears rise, reporting remains low - survey
The most common offenses were online crimes such as information theft and identity theft. In total, 16.6% of Jews and others were victims of crimes, compared to 7.8% of Arabs.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:53:01 GMTKnesset advances bill granting five-year tax exemption to olim, returning residents
Olim, along with returning residents who have lived abroad for at least ten years, will be eligible for the tax exemption.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:51:17 GMTStanding Together activists place first shelters in unrecognized Negev Bedouin villages
In the span of a week during June, 2025, a funding campaign for the shelters had raised more than NIS 500,000 through small donations from thousands of citizens.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:39:30 GMTApproximately 4,000 Israelis evacuated to hotels due to missile strikes as NEMA efforts continue
The National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) reported that the system is now operating on a faster mechanism for evacuations and assistance to citizens.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:31:12 GMT'I hoped they weren't home': Neighbor of couple killed in Iranian strike recounts deadly attack
"We were in the bedroom on the upper floor," Chen Amir said. "We received the alert and went downstairs to the mamad... Half a minute from the siren going off, the missile fell here."
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:19:27 GMTIDF takes out Hamas terrorist responsible for equipment used on October 7
Yahya Abu Labda was responsible for Hamas military equipment and weapons, and transported tons of raw material for the manufacturing of rockets, along with advanced electrical components.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:46:24 GMTJerusalem eyes EuroCup semis as ‘Triple J’ finds his groove
Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:40:03 GMTInfant hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving direct oral suction
A two-week-old baby was hospitalized at Wolfson after contracting herpes during a circumcision involving direct oral suction.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:56:28 GMTNetanyahu tells Iranians to go out, celebrate Nowruz: 'IDF is watching you from the skies of Iran'
"Our aircraft are hitting the terror operatives on the ground, in the crossroads, in the city squares," Netanyahu said, telling the Iranian people to "go out and celebrate Nowruz."
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:54:26 GMTGrapevine, March 17, 2026: Threats to border communities
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:03:45 GMTKnesset approves updated war budget in first reading, adding billions of NIS to defense
The updated budget, which passed in the plenum by a margin of 53–45, must still pass its final votes before the end of March.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:42:21 GMTLessons from Iran’s brain drain: Expert warns emigration puts Israel’s security at risk
According to Barak Gonen, Tehran lost the technological advantage it once held largely due to emigration, with the number of Iranian students abroad reaching a record high in 2024.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:32:01 GMTIsrael has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet
Speaking at a news conference, Saar said Israel was seeking to remove "existential threats," but did not say how the government would determine when those goals had been met.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:54:06 GMTNetanyahu challenges Central Election Committee pick as Lapid accuses PM of stealing election
Siminovski’s appointment was reportedly influenced by her expertise in technology, with the upcoming elections scheduled for no later than October 2026.
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:23:55 GMTUN says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive
Israel's permanent mission in Geneva, where the UN office is based, said it was working on a response to the report.