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Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:41:28 GMT
Anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader says group readying for next phase after dismantling tunnels
“The first phase is that we are depriving Hamas of one of its most important means: the tunnels," Duhine told N12 News.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:09:52 GMT
Five hospitalized after fire breaks out in building in Tel Aviv's Rabbi Elnakvah Street
MDA teams that arrived at the scene conveyed all those who had been injured to the hospital, including a 50-year-old man who was in serious condition after inhaling smoke.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:47:05 GMT
'Impersonating officer' Assaf Shmuelovitz to serve sentence in psychiatric hospital
The defendant was charged with serious espionage, transmitting information, entering a secret location, and obtaining things by fraud after infiltrating Southern Command headquarters on October 7.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:29 GMT
Tucker Carlson claims he was 'detained' at Ben-Gurion over standard pre-flight questioning
A spokesperson for the US embassy in Israel told The Daily Mail that Carlson's claims were inaccurate and that he had only received the standard passport-control questions.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:32:04 GMT
Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final
The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:10:54 GMT
'Meaningful step': First-ever Lebanese–Israeli civil panel held at Munich Security Conference
The event, titled “Conversation on Regional Integration: Perspectives in the Middle East”, looked at Lebanon and Israel in the aftermath of the Gaza war.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:16:27 GMT
Aviation industry sees labor dispute as Wizz Air seeks to establish Israeli base of operations
According to the Histadrut, allowing Wizz Air to operate within the country would have implications for airport workers' working conditions, wages, and workers' rights.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:09:55 GMT
Hackers stole 2 quadrillion bytes of data from Israelis in recent years, cyber chief tells 'Post'
Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) Chief Yossi Karadi told The Jerusalem Post that Israel is among the three countries most targeted by hackers worldwide.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:53:27 GMT
NIS 112,750 donation: Tiv Ta'am supermarket chain fundraises for Make-A-Wish Israel
Tiv Ta'am's charity campaign raises over NIS 112,000 for Make-A-Wish Israel, helping fulfill life-changing wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:24:08 GMT
Katz awards Soroka Medical Center with Defense Minister’s Shield for support of soldiers during war
The Shield is a prestigious annual award honoring institutions that demonstrate exceptional support for IDF reservists and recognize initiatives that assist them and their families.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:06:42 GMT
Urich, Ofer Golan ask court to toss Filber ‘harassment’ indictment, alleging illegal phone searches
Yonatan Urich and Ofer Golan asked Judge Dror Kleitman to cancel the indictment against them, arguing that the investigation was tainted by unlawful phone searches and misleading representations.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:53:22 GMT
Women's integration into IDF 'disaster': Rabbis send letter to Netanyahu demanding intervention
The letter came in response to the military’s new program, which would include women in the Armored Corps. It was written by leading rabbis in the religious Zionist sector.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:36:10 GMT
IDF appoints first-ever female naval missile boat commander to lead naval combat ops.
In recent years, the IDF has begun increasing the number of female sailors and officers, with this case being the most prominent example of a new female representative.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:31:14 GMT
Paul McCartney's 'Man on the Run' documentary brings viewers back to the 1970s - review
The documentary covers the period from 1970, when McCartney retreated to his bucolic ramshackle farm in Scotland and his first post-Beatles solo album, to 1980, when John Lennon was murdered.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:26:27 GMT
Jaffa resident arrested after search of compound uncovers cocaine
The arrest occured one day after an undercover investigation foiled a drug smuggling attempt along the Jordanian border.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:54:26 GMT
EBU approves Israel's 2026 Eurovision song after undergoing minor adjustments
Each song undergoes a review process, and EBU officials requested a few minor adjustments for Israel's entry, which the Israeli songwriters agreed to.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:36:54 GMT
IDF will stay on offensive against Hezbollah, division cmdr. reassures Lebanon border mayors
IDF 91st Division commander Brig.-Gen. Yuval Gaz talked with a group of leaders from the northern border region, assuring them that the military's plans are to keep on the attack against Hezbollah.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:36:48 GMT
Tucker Carlson visits Israel for sit-down with Huckabee: ‘He wouldn’t leave the airport'
The interview came after a public back-and-forth between Carlson and Ambassador Huckabee and was conducted inside the Ben-Gurion Airport complex, sources told The Jerusalem Post.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:19:19 GMT
Israeli court upholds order compelling KAN journalist to hand over raw footage in ‘Bild’ affair
The case placed the court squarely at the intersection of two weighty public interests: the independence of criminal investigations and the protection of a free press.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:03:55 GMT
What is Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam? - explainer
Although many non-Muslims see the main focus of the month in daily fasting, Islam encourages its followers to better themselves through different means, including increased prayer and charity.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:52:51 GMT
Smotrich doubles down on refusal to enlist daughter, claims IDF is 'no place for women'
In an interview, Smotrich also addressed his comments on crime rates in Arab communities, saying, "There is a culture of murder, killing, and jihad in Arab society."

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:45:19 GMT
Israel to allow up to 10,000 Palestinians to ascend Temple Mount per day during Ramadan
Up to 10,000 Palestinians per day will access the Temple Mount during Ramadan, with age restrictions in place and mandatory digital documentation at crossings, subject to security approval.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:35:09 GMT
Lapid rejects Democrats merger, says divide with Yair Golan mirrors gap with Netanyahu
Lapid said that the difference between him and Golan is comparable to the difference between him and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, “They are Left-wing, I am Center,” he said.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:21:34 GMT
Prosecution opposes Ben-Gvir’s request to freeze ruling requiring promotion of senior officer
Judge David Gidoni ruled Feb 9 that Ben-Gvir’s refusal to approve Saban’s promotion, despite support from Commissioner Levy and senior officials, was “extremely unreasonable.”

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:21:23 GMT
Israel's Knesset pushes to create daycare oversight authority after Jerusalem tragedy
The proposed bill aims to establish the Early Childhood Authority, a new government body within the Education Ministry.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:43:32 GMT
The Return of Saint Sava to Jerusalem
This is a living bridge between past and future, between faith and scholarship, between two cities that history bound together with an unbreakable thread.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:37 GMT
In Jerusalem, a Bat Mitzvah celebration honors fatherless girls – and a long-term promise
At Colel Chabad’s annual 22 Shevat event, daughters of widows mark a milestone with music and joy, as organizers stress a commitment that extends far beyond a single day.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:36:26 GMT
Israeli soldier St.-Sgt. Ofri Yafe killed by friendly fire in southern Gaza, IDF says
According to Israeli media, Yafe was hit by friendly fire during a nighttime operation by paratrooper forces in Khan Yunis on Tuesday night.

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:21:06 GMT
Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
Sharabi’s memoir, which details his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri and the more than year he spent in captivity, became a bestseller in Israel and was later released in English in the United States. 

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:37:00 GMT
Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash
In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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