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Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:54:03 GMTIsrael faces looming liquified gas shortage despite Gov't assurances of supply stability
Israel’s reliance on minimal Liquified Petroleum Gas reserves leaves its economy vulnerable, and winter could bring serious supply issues.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:54:53 GMTHaredi enlistment on the rise, still falling short of IDF goals - N12
The increase over the past two years has been attributed by professional sources to the repercussions imposed on those who don’t enlist.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:37:00 GMTArab neighborhoods in Lod blocked off by police-placed concrete cubes
According to reports from residents, the roadblock in one neighborhood is complete and does not allow any entry or exit.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:56:34 GMTOf Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review
That the movie was made at all is remarkable, and it’s a haunting, poetic drama that truly gives you the feeling of what those who survived the massacre went through in those early days.
Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:55:19 GMTFrom Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens
TV TIME: Two movies present a strong contrast in both their subjects and their styles. Blue Moon, about lyricist Lorenz Hart on Apple TV+, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man on HBO Max.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:38:33 GMTIDF announces capture of one of Hamas's top remaining commanders during overnight operations
The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:23:02 GMTIsrael braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:20:13 GMT‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:43:33 GMTGrapevine, January 30, 2026: Closing a circle
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Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:12:05 GMTIsrael to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:43:38 GMTIsrael responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata
SA foreign affairs ministry accused Israeli diplomat Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty."
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:59:35 GMTFormer police commissioner questioned under suspicion of employing illegal resident
The inquiry followed a police operation in Givat Shmuel on Monday, during which an undocumented worker was arrested and said he had been working at a semi-detached house in the area.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:32:01 GMTMillions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:51:17 GMTTrump sends signed thank you note to Netanyahu for Bat Yam promenade named for him
The note was written on a printout of a post Netanyahu made on X/Twitter. "Bibi - This is so great - Thank you - Donald," the president had written below the post, along with his signature.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:44:09 GMTModel, actress Tal Berkovich killed in car accident at 41
Berkovich was in Israel visiting her family. Her brother was with her in the vehicle, and is currently in critical condition at Soroka Medical Center.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:51:29 GMTWhat last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's funeral revealed about Israel's fleeting unity
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Ran Gvili’s burial offered Israel a moment of unity that revealed something essential, even as it quickly faded.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:43:36 GMTIDF strikes eight terrorists emerging from tunnel in Rafah, kills three
Later in the morning, additional strikes were made against the areas to which the remaining terrorists attempted to escape. The results from these strikes are currently under review.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:31:23 GMTReturn of Arab Joint List takes seats from opposition while Likud strengthens - poll
The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at the expense of Yesh Atid, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:08:35 GMTCurse is broken: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s night to remember after derby drought - comment
Over the course of these 30 contests that were sandwiched between wins, Maccabi won 25 times and drew five games as it scored 56 goals and conceded only 10.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:37 GMTSettlers set fire to two buildings in Bedouin West Bank village
The village, northeast of Jerusalem, was attacked during the evening. The IDF and Border Police officers were called to the scene, but no suspects were arrested.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:32:17 GMTIsraeli Jewish woman rescued in Jericho after being seen wandering in dangerous area
She was further transferred to the Israeli security forces by Civil Administration forces, who provided her with protection.
Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:46:45 GMTFreed hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment trauma during Gaza captivity
Troufanov noticed the hidden camera set up to watch him naked, and took the shower anyway, while trying to hide his private parts, he told BBC in an interview during his visit to London.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:08:15 GMTHostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview
Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:40:34 GMTIDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:23:20 GMTCourt extends travel ban on Braverman amid probe into alleged ‘midnight meeting’
Braverman is suspected of obstructing an investigation, improperly conveying official information, and fraud and breach of trust.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:00:38 GMTInside Israeli Navy’s covert Gaza operations with its new amphibious fleet - exclusive
Two senior IDF naval officers tell The Post for the first time how Israel’s new amphibious ships slipped behind Hamas lines in Gaza.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:41:52 GMTPolice probe Shin Bet chief's relative in smuggling of goods from Israel to Gaza
The court stressed that there is no indication that the Shin Bet head himself is implicated in the alleged wrongdoing.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:22:58 GMTTrump says Hamas was 'big factor' in return of hostages, 'looks like Hamas will disarm'
Earlier in the day, the IDF conducted a precise strike against a Hamas terrorist planning an "imminent terror attack" in the southern Gaza Strip.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:13:59 GMTIsrael returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.
Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:49:53 GMTForeign Minister Sa’ar meets Togo’s top diplomat in Jerusalem, vows to deepen ties
The meeting focused on counterterrorism cooperation and Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to statements by the ministers.