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Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:35:41 GMT
Arab families protest rise in violent crime, murder, blocking Ayalon highway
“This struggle is a fight for life and against the abandonment of an entire society that bleeds every day,” the protesters said.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:30:52 GMT
CENTCOM, IDF chiefs meet in shadow of possible Iran conflict, await Trump's final decision
The IDF announced on Sunday that the two had met on Saturday, showing "the personal connection between the commanders, and the tight strategic connection between the IDF and the US military."

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:51:07 GMT
WATCH: Fire breaks out at destroyed UNRWA compound in Jerusalem
A fire broke out in the demolished UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem, the Israeli Fire and Rescue Authority announced early Sunday morning.

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:53:53 GMT
IDF kills terrorists crossing Gaza's yellow line, planting explosives, despite BoP, NCAG launch
The IDF also announced that gunshots were heard on Saturday coming from the village of Ein Kiniya near Talmon. No wounded were reported. 

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:08:57 GMT
Netanyahu blocked Herzog's participation in Trump's Gazan BoP launch at Davos - Axios
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blocked President Isaac Herzog from attending the launch of US President Donald Trump’s Gazan Board of Peace at the World Economic Forum in Davos, sources told Axios.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:17:39 GMT
Five arrested, later released in renewed probe into long-missing soldier Guy Hever
The police received new information, according to which there was suspicion that some of the detainees were involved or had knowledge of details related to Hever's disappearance.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:17:51 GMT
The Secret Agent, a gripping and gory film from Brazil, premieres in Israel
An opening title says that the film takes place in Brazil in 1977, during “a time of great mischief,” which turns out to be a playful understatement.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:48:35 GMT
Jewish lawyer who sued Henry Ford for libel remembered in new documentary
Sapiro v. Ford will be shown on January 21 and 28 at the New York Jewish Film Festival and will be shown in Israel at a date to be announced.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:51:02 GMT
Friendly fire incident in Nablus special op. leads to dismissal of IDF's Duvdevan commanders
A friendly fire incident in Nablus resulted in the dismissal of two IDF commanders after they mistakenly identified another IDF team as an enemy during a counterterrorism operation.

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:52:04 GMT
Trump envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran
Senior US officials said ahead of the meeting that Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Israel to meet with Netanyahu in order to review the key issues related to Gaza.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:30:40 GMT
Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says
This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:52:54 GMT
'We are doing everything to bring Ran back': Zamir meets parents of Ran Gvili at IDF's Kirya HQ
Zamir stopped his vehicle and stepped out to talk with the parents of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, assuring them that the army is "doing everything possible to bring Ran back."

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:46:29 GMT
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:26:24 GMT
West Bank training center at risk of shutdown by Israel authorities, UNRWA says
The Kalandia Training Centre, which teaches 350 young male students from across the West Bank skills such as plumbing and vehicle maintenance, could be shut.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:24:12 GMT
Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:48:28 GMT
Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider
An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:51:24 GMT
IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona
In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:42:29 GMT
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:20:31 GMT
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
The new plan aims to reduce the number of reserve days for combat soldiers, limiting them to fewer than 60 days per year.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:12:21 GMT
Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape
Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 02:04:39 GMT
Two separate vehicle accidents across Israel leave at least one dead, 14 injured
One person died and seven others were injured in a crash in northern Israel, and seven others were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 4.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:53:36 GMT
Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas
Damari was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025 alongside former hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:09:14 GMT
Arab parties sign commitment to re-establish joint list ahead of Israel's elections
The bloc, once made up of the four Arab parties, began to break apart ahead of the 2021 elections after Ra’am left the alliance.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:44:45 GMT
Thousands protest rising crime in Arab sector, Ben-Gvir accuses leaders of 'fueling violence'
“Tens of thousands in Sakhnin are marching together for the safety of all of us,” Hadash-Tal chairperson MK Ayman Odeh said.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:34:47 GMT
Israeli film Butcher's Stain receives an Oscar nomination in Best Live Action Short category
Butcher’s Stain has already won a Silver Medal in the Narrative category at the 2025 Student Academy Awards, an important achievement for a filmmaker at the beginning of his career.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:25 GMT
IDF carries out anti-terrorism operation in Hebron, seizes illegal weapons, arrests wanted suspects
The operation "is part of a series of proactive operations to thwart terrorism in Judea and Samaria and to strengthen the defense of the settlements," IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:41:45 GMT
Bishop Robert Stearns' fight for justice and the next generation
Stearns sat with Jpost for a conversation about why Israel, justice, and Christian responsibility are inseparable today

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:40:27 GMT
Weapons smuggling via drones poses a threatening new reality for Israel - analysis
The drone smuggling threat is growing, as the last attempts occured on the Egyptian and now apparently also the Jordanian border.

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:24:58 GMT
Classicameri Festival : Music to be savored and enjoyed
Once again, the Classicameri Festival provided value for money and left audiences buzzing and with a spring in their step. 

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:17:08 GMT
Some 25 Israelis indicted for spying for Iran in 2025, Shin Bet reveals
In a separate arena, the Shin Bet reported that 130 Israeli-Arabs were indicted for terror-related offenses, while 219 were arrested.

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