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Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:21:18 GMTPolice officer set on fire, two burned during response to suicide call in North
When the officers arrived, the suspect poured a flammable liquid on one of the officers and set him alight. Two other officers were burned while attempting to restrain the man.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:50:48 GMTCyber CEO found guilty of statutory rape, assaulted children as young as 4 years old
On several occasions, Levy engaged in different kinds of non-consensual sexual activity with minors, the details of which are laid out in the Prosecutor's Office statement.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:43:10 GMTIsraeli far-right TikToker harasses, pepper sprays activists, invades West Bank house
Star pushed his way into the activist house in Ras al-Auja, ignoring activists' calls that he was trespassing on private property and demanding that he leave.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:52:16 GMT'Nobody calls me chicken!' - Donald Trump yells at Khameini on Eretz Nehederet
The Next Star for Eurovision finale was extensively mocked during the show, with the judges criticizing each other and all their choices.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:32:27 GMTProtesters outside US embassy demand US, Israeli action after Kurdish massacre
Several signs pointed to Israel’s close relationship with the Kurdish community. One read “Israel loves Kurdistan,” while others went further, openly calling for military action against the regime.
Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:03:19 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv earns Euroleague triumph
First-place Reds improve to 16-6 • Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated in Greece • Jerusalem, Holon also lose
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:34:58 GMTCould an Eisenkot-Lapid-Bennett merger topple Netanyahu? - analysis
Eisenkot has proposed creating a unified list for the upcoming elections with former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition leader Yair Lapid.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:04:23 GMT'Era of cheap opportunism': MK Ayman Odeh compares Trump to Hitler, calls Netanyahu 'bootlicker'
Odeh’s post included a screenshot of a photo posted by Trump, which featured a map with a US flag superimposed on top of the US, Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 21:14:10 GMTKnesset advances bill granting October 7 victims unlimited mental health treatment
The bill was sponsored by MK Merav Michaeli and Moshe Gafni and passed unanimously, with 19 Knesset members voting in favor and none opposed.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:19:31 GMTCourt hears request to lift gag order shielding alleged rapist of Shay-Li Atari Wiener
Singer Shay-Li Atari Wiener filed a police complaint three and a half years ago, prompting the reopening of the investigation after more than a decade.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:37:06 GMTPlanes are preparing to leave Ben-Gurion Airport in case of missile strikes, Regev says
Israeli airlines, including El Al and Arkia, are ready to evacuate their fleets globally to avoid missile threats, according to Transportation Minister Miri Regev.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:47:02 GMTTrump says Hamas must give up weapons in next few weeks or be 'blown away'
"If they don't do it, they'll be blown away very quickly. They'll be blown away," Trump said at an aside during Davos.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:31:27 GMTVehicle hits protester at wounded veterans' rights, benefits rally near Jerusalem's Chords Bridge
A vehicle hit an activist during a protest at Chords Bridge in Jerusalem, with police searching for the driver. The protest called for support for wounded soldiers, including those with PTSD.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:15:04 GMTIsrael Police loosen Temple Mount prayer restrictions for Jewish visitors
Under the new policy, Jewish visitors may enter the site with a single prayer page, provided it is prepared in advance and distributed at the entrance by the Temple Mount Yeshiva.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:20:09 GMT'Ready to defeat any challenge': Zamir assesses IAF threat response amid Iran tensions
Zamir examined procedures for fast-breaking scenarios and observed how the new aircraft are being integrated into operational squadrons, according to the military.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:10:16 GMTPetitioners ask High Court to freeze anti-UNRWA law as Jerusalem facilities face demolitions
The request was filed ahead of a scheduled High Court hearing on February 2, seeking to suspend the entry into force of amendments to the anti-UNRWA law passed in late December.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:25:42 GMTBen-Gurion University tops list of on-time graduates in Israel, new ranking reveals
According to the report, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) recorded Israel’s highest on-time graduation rate, with 91%, followed by Bar-Ilan University at 87%
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:16:19 GMTNetanyahu criminal trial: Cross-examination questioning continues on Case 4000
Case 4000 centers on allegations that Netanyahu, while serving as prime minister and communications minister, advanced regulatory benefits worth hundreds of millions of shekels to Bezeq.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:32:15 GMTLikud candidate Avi Slama wins Netanya's special mayoral race
The newly elected mayor secured a first-round victory, defeating three other candidates and officially concluding the election campaign.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:42:16 GMTHistadrut corruption probe: Judge blocks extension of restrictions on union chairman
Arnon Bar-David, the longtime chairman of Israel’s largest labor federation, became the central figure in a sweeping corruption investigation that came to light in November.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:06:04 GMTA-G Baharav-Miara criticizes Army Radio's closure, warns of impact on Israel's press freedom
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara criticized the hasty decision to shut down Army Radio, calling it a step toward restricting media freedom in Israel.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:58:56 GMTCouncil for Higher Education approves Kiryat Shmona University in effort to rebuild northern Israel
"The decision to approve the Kiryat Shmona University of the Galilee is a central step in the process of restoring and strengthening Kiryat Shmona," said Education Minister Yoav Kisch.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:51:05 GMTBrother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 02:29:46 GMTGadi Eisenkot pushing for unified list with Bennett, Lapid to rival Netanyahu's Likud
Eisenkot’s office confirmed his proposal to the rival party leaders to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday, after it was initially reported on N12.
Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:38:56 GMTNoam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:32:41 GMTBeitar Jerusalem moves into top spot
Hapoel Beersheba falls late to Hapoel Tel Aviv • Maccabi Haifa dominates Maccabi Tel Aviv
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:58:47 GMTTrump says US knows where Ran Gvili's remains are located
"Hamas knows exactly where our son is and has knowingly and deliberately violated President Trump’s framework and the agreement to return all hostages," Talik Gvili said.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:25:49 GMTFormer Supreme Court president Asher Grunis hospitalized after suffering stroke
Grunis heads the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, which in recent days has been examining the appointment of Roman Gofman as the incoming Mossad director.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:09:58 GMTState budget offers 'no good news,' will likely pass Knesset vote, says MK Beliak - interview
If the state budget is not approved in all three readings by the end of March, when the fiscal year closes, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and elections will be called.
Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:23:02 GMTIsrael can maintain military edge by expanding into space, sources tell 'Post'
With only seven countries deeply involved in developing space capabilities, Israel now has a larger qualitative advantage in that arena than in others where it once had an advantage.