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Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:14:40 GMTCivil Commission Chair presents Oct. 7 sexual violence report to UN, calls for recognition
The report, Silenced No More, was prepared with the cooperation of leading international experts in international law and human rights.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:44:19 GMTIDF kills 17 terrorists, arrests over 100 suspects in operations over past week
As part of the operations, the IDF uncovered seven drones, combat equipment, and incitement materials, seizing at least ten weapons, including M-16 rifles, handguns, and several improvised weapons.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:20:33 GMTEisenkot files petition demanding Smotrich remove 'manipulative' AI-generated video
Eisenkot’s petition accused Smotrich of attempting to “spread hatred, lies, and mislead voters,” stating that “there is no place for lying, deception, and manipulation in the current election system.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:02:54 GMTIDF soldiers searching Beit Aryeh for two suspects after terrorist infiltration sirens sound
According to the military, two suspects were reportedly seen in the area, and the dispatched soldiers are searching to locate them.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:36:07 GMTPoll shows most Israelis favor hardline security policies on Lebanon, Iran, Palestinians
The findings suggest widespread acceptance of the view that Hezbollah poses a significant threat requiring decisive steps, even at the risk of regional escalation.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:36:27 GMT'Tuner' mixes classical music, crime, and Dustin Hoffman - review
Much of the comedy in the movie comes from Uri browbeating the two, and if you can understand the Hebrew, it’s even funnier than the subtitles.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:33:58 GMTWhat to watch this week: Gal Gadot buoyant in an otherwise sinking ship in 'In the Hand of Dante'
TV Time: To quote Nick from an early scene, “You look at anything long enough, you see what’s wrong with it.” You will see what’s wrong with In the Hand of Dante in a very short time, sadly.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:39:46 GMTCounterprotest begins in Bnei Brak after mass traffic disruption from ultra-orthodox draft protest
Between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., hundreds of protesters are expected to arrive in Bnei Brak as part of a demonstration against inequality in the burden of service.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:33:11 GMTJerusalem Grand Slam 2026 to welcome athletes from 29 countries
Top Israeli and international athletes will compete at Givat Ram as the Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 offers key ranking points ahead of the European Championships.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:29:58 GMTMagen David Adom honors Druze paramedic on National Paramedic Day
After an accident at 16 changed her career path, Druze violinist Ghadir Saleh became an MDA paramedic and she now serves on mobile intensive care units across Israel.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:41:47 GMTPolice documents about Nova music festival deleted from computer system - report
The deletion took place sometime during January 2024, and it is unknown who removed the files and whether copies of them still exist.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:20:08 GMTCabinet clashes over claims IDF operations restricted in southern Lebanon
A cabinet exchange erupted after ministers said soldiers in southern Lebanon reported restrictions. Netanyahu and Katz denied claims, saying troops face no limits
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:54:28 GMTIDF braces for Gaza riots along Yellow Line on Friday, Fatah uses social media to spread the word
Southern Command is preparing for violent demonstrations along Gaza’s yellow line Friday as Fatah campaigns against Hamas, conditions in the Gaza Strip, and postponed negotiations.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:46:26 GMTA new Israeli technology used at Rambam Hospital helped free a man from dependence on painkillers
A breakthrough treatment was carried out at Rambam Medical Center, where specialists helped wean a man who had been taking about 130 painkiller pills a day in just 20 minutes.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:40:58 GMTLikud breaks Iran war decline, gains one seat, as Together continues downward trend - poll
Since the merger between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, the joint party has lost 10 seats in about two months and has declined this week to just 18 seats.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:42:31 GMTFormer Shin Bet chief threatens to sue Channel 14 over ‘completely false’ inflammatory comments
According to the warning, Kobi had claimed during the program that Cohen had pushed for deceased Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to be released as part of the deal to return Gilad Shalit in 2011.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:43:16 GMTSa'ar to bring Armenian Genocide recognition to vote, cites Israel's 'moral, historical duty'
As of 2026, 32 UN member states, including the United States, Canada, Russia, and Germany, have formally recognized the genocide.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:48:17 GMT'A minister who destroys': Bedouin protest Ben-Gvir over demolition of illegal homes in Negev
The demonstration came in the wake of comments made the previous day by Ben-Gvir, saying that he would continue demolishing “more and more and more illegally built homes in the Negev.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:48:51 GMTHow Roman Sorkin became the heart of Maccabi Tel Aviv’s title run
“I owed a lot to my team after the last game and a half,” Sorkin said. “I was too focused on myself, and that’s part of the old me. I can’t be like that anymore. People here count on me
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:04:55 GMTMarathon Knesset meetings set to rapidly advance haredi parties’ contentious Torah study bill
The bill seeks to enshrine Torah study in the country’s Basic Law as part of a proposal that critics argue encourages draft evasion and changes the status of yeshiva students who do not serve.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:31:45 GMTLikud MK: Netanyahu expected to work 'behind closed doors’ for influence over list - interview
Halevi is a member of the Likud Constitution Committee, which will hold a vote on changing the primary system in a way that could grant Netanyahu authority to select candidates for the highest slots.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:53:37 GMTYitzhar resident indicted after armed sheep search erupts into violence in Huwara, West Bank
Cohen is not charged with carrying out the beating. The indictment says he pulled the helmeted passenger away while he was punching one of the victims.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:32:33 GMTIsrael Navy hosts German delegation, vessel at Haifa Naval Base
The Israel Navy hosted a German delegation in Haifa, where both sides conducted a Passing Exercise and discussed expanding naval collaboration.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:18:16 GMTIDF helicopter carrying Herzog makes emergency landing after hitting bird, none injured
The helicopter safely landed at the Palmachim air force base, and Herzog was able to take off again in a replacement helicopter a few minutes later.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:58:05 GMTThe final frontier: Israel aims to become world leader in space attack capabilities, Katz says
During the 2026 war, Israel struck multiple Iranian spacewar related facilities, including facilities working on developing capabilities to attack satellites in space.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:47:28 GMTPolice officer seen assaulting haredim at draft protest released after questioning
The officer was released without restrictions. The investigation was initiated last week, as several videos were circulated around social media showing the assaults.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:34:35 GMTNetanyahu heckled, told to 'go home' during combat officer graduation ceremony speech
Members of the crowd shouted "Go home" at Netanyahu, although cheering could be heard afterward.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:54:01 GMTSupermarkets containing drugged baby food barred from selling edible products, cosmetics
According to the Health Ministry, a total of five tainted products were found during the investigation, with three handed over by customers and two found on store shelves.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:16:08 GMTOctober Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiry
The press conference was attended by bereaved families, hostage families, survivors, and representatives, who called on Israel's public to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:43:42 GMTState Attorney Aisman warns Mahash law could put sensitive cases under political pressure
State Attorney Amit Aisman warned that the Mahash reform under the Justice Ministry could expose sensitive investigations to political pressure. The law passed Knesset and faces High Court petition.