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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:42:03 GMT
MK Fogel deletes X post mocking Trump at Ben-Gvir's request, says he wanted 'to be heard'
The post remained online for over an hour and gained traction on American platforms, reaching roughly half a million views.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:08:36 GMT
Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu
Among the newly included locations are Caesarea, where members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family reside, as well as Arad, Rosh Pinna, and a series of communities in the Upper Galilee.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:54:23 GMT
Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession
The police conducted an independent investigation separate from the prosecution, uncovering "early and deliberate preparation for criminal activity, using a variety of means."

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:51:14 GMT
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:25:07 GMT
Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record
Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:22:54 GMT
High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran
The two brothers were charged last month with transferring mostly false, AI-generated information to Iranians in exchange for tens of thousands of shekels.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:27:58 GMT
IDF Merkava tank rammed UNIFIL vehicles on two occasions on Sunday, UN force claims
UNIFIL alleges that an IDF tank rammed its vehicles twice in southern Lebanon and fired warning shots nearby, raising concerns over safety and freedom of movement.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:22:35 GMT
Roman Gofman approved as new Mossad director, PMO confirms
Gofman, an IDF Major-General, is currently serving as the prime minister's military secretary. He will replace incumbent Mossad Director David Barnea on June 2.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:54:08 GMT
Gov’t secretary claims chief of staff Zamir backs haredi draft bill at High Court, IDF denies
Despite Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs statement alleging Zamir’s support for Bismuth’s bill, IDF sources have made it clear that they deeply disapprove of the legislation.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:35:34 GMT
Israel to mark Holocaust remembrance, but ceremonies disrupted by Iran war
Despite a pause in Iranian missile salvos against Israel and a relaxation of Home Front safety regulations, Yad Vashem on Sunday confirmed that there would still be no live ceremony.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:12:43 GMT
IDF kills Hamas terrorists involved in hostage-taking on October 7
Those killed include Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, a Nukhba unit commander who took part in the kidnapping of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:50:59 GMT
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount, says he feels like the ‘owner’ of holy site, Jordan condemns trip
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he feels like the “owner” of the Temple Mount and vows expanded Jewish access, as Jordan condemns the visit.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:25:32 GMT
El Al to add nine additional destinations, several int'l airlines to resume Ben-Gurion flights
El Al will resume flights to Boston, London Luton, Tivat (Montenegro), Krakow (Poland), Marseille (France), Sofia (Bulgaria), Paphos (Cyprus), Rhodes, and Thessaloniki (both in Greece).

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:15:12 GMT
WATCH: Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz visit IDF troops in southern Lebanon
Meanwhile, Israel Katz announced the name of the operation to disarm Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon as "Silver Plow."

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:38:39 GMT
High Court presses government over failure to enforce haredi draft ruling, reserves decision
The case centers on the government’s failure to carry out the November 2025 ruling, which held that the state must formulate an effective enforcement policy against haredi draft evasion.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:17:00 GMT
IDF chief rejects coalition recruitment law amid personnel crisis
The IDF has acknowledged a critical shortage of 9,000 combat soldiers on the ground and warned that the deficit could rise to 17,000 by the end of the year unless urgent legislation is passed.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:41:10 GMT
WATCH: In burned-out Be’eri homes, Magen 48 prepares local responders for future attacks
Magen 48 says its mission is to ensure that Israeli communities are ready to defend themselves until army forces arrive.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:16:03 GMT
Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon
Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:05:22 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists responsible for fallen soldier in southern Lebanon
One terrorist was killed during the initial firefight on Tuesday, with the other killed in an additional operation, the military announced.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:57:02 GMT
Iran war has cost Israel $11.5 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says
The costs largely match US estimates of its own expenditures during the war, while Iran has estimated its war losses at $145 billion.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:20:19 GMT
WATCH: IDF finds Hezbollah weapons cache stored in Bint Jbail hospital, kills dozens of terrorists
The town holds a symbolic position within Hezbollah's organization as it was the location where the then-secretary general Hassan Nasrallah described Israel as weaker than a spider web.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:28:48 GMT
Justice Ministry says legal aid opened nearly 2,500 cases for Holocaust survivors over past year
According to the ministry, roughly 1,500 of the cases concerned the realization of legal rights tied to stipends and grants available to Holocaust survivors, while about 1,000 involved civil matters.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:25:27 GMT
Netanyahu trial resumes next week: What to watch as cross-examination returns - explainer
The trial remains deep in the testimony phase in Cases 1000, 2000, and 4000, with Case 4000 emerging as one of the defining legal and political sagas of Netanyahu’s era.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:23:59 GMT
Bennett's 'repair team' reveals the lesson he learned from Lapid, his own scars - analysis
In the most recent Lazar Research survey, conducted on April 9, Bennett 2026 polled at 24 seats, just one behind Likud's 25, with the opposition bloc holding a 61-seat majority.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:28:03 GMT
Police arrest 19 in ultra-Orthodox protests against IDF draft across Israel
Protesters attempted to block vehicles while lying in the road, addressing officers deployed at Tel Hashomer with "hateful chants." 

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:08:27 GMT
Bennett brings in two ex-gov't officials as first two members of election list
Keren Terner had served as director-general of the Communications Ministry, and Liran Avisar Ben Horin served as director-general of both the Finance and Transportation Ministries. 

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:44:08 GMT
High Court allows broader anti-war protests over weekend, criticizes state over repeated delays
The ruling followed a procedurally fraught stretch in which the state repeatedly sought additional time and drew open judicial criticism.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:20:07 GMT
Bid to force Ben-Gvir's dismissal unlawfully invades Netanyahu's authority, gov't tells High Court
The response comes ahead of Wednesday’s hearing in the closely watched case over Ben-Gvir’s alleged unlawful involvement in police matters.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:43:15 GMT
IDF confiscates 200 pipe bombs, numerous IEDs from weapons manufacturing lab in West Bank
It added that the laboratory had been in operation since before the start of the military's counterterrorism operations in the region.

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:17:11 GMT
Gal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial
The prosecution filed charges against Hirsch and three other individuals in October 2021 for tax offenses in the "Defensive Shield" case.

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