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Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:23:50 GMT
'Israel has the right to continue its attacks,' Lebanese Foreign Minister announces
The statement put Rajji in the crosshairs of Hezbollah supporters, with several prominent figures releasing statements condemning the Foreign Minister and his statement during the interview.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:32:46 GMT
‘It’s a marathon, not a sprint’: Zalgiris, Lo eye big night vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
The Lithuanian squad was in Israel just a couple of weeks ago, and came away with a win over Hapoel Tel Aviv. It would like to replicate that success after splitting its last two Euroleague games.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:12:14 GMT
Lufthansa Group cancels overnight Israel flights as Iran tensions rise
The decision will last from January 15-19, though this period is subject to change as the Lufthansa Group continues to monitor the security situation.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:25:11 GMT
‘Maybe we’ll bomb them, maybe I’ll just dance’: Eretz Nehederet laughs at Trump’s Iran attack plan
As it seems possible that a US attack on Iran may lead to another Iranian attack on Israel, there’s very little any of us can do except stock up on groceries and try to laugh about it all.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:48:07 GMT
US Embassy issues warning for citizens traveling to Israel, cites 'ongoing regional tensions'
The embassy's warning does not carry any specific instructions beyond a general raised level of awareness and preparedness for US citizens in Israel.

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:20:56 GMT
IDF Givati Brigade soldier arrested, charged in suspected Iran espionage
The soldier is alleged to have been in contact with Iranian intelligence forces since some time in July 2025, and to have carried out tasks for them in exchange for financial compensation.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:38:39 GMT
Shin Bet Chief Zini names 'N' as new deputy head, to enter role next month
Shin Bet Chief David Zini announced the appointment of "N." as the new deputy head, with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s approval.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:31:03 GMT
JPPI index: Nearly half of Israelis say Netanyahu should be investigated over Qatargate
Another 17% said the affair is troubling but not very serious, 13% said it is not an affair at all, and 9% said they could not assess its severity.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:29:53 GMT
Gantz willing to make agreement with Netanyahu as 2026 elections approach - analysis
In an interview earlier, Gantz said he does not rule out sitting with Netanyahu in a unity government. “It’s time to abandon the ‘anybody but Bibi’ idea and shift to ‘anybody but extremists."

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:11:21 GMT
Benny Gantz advances ‘no Ra’am, no Ben-Gvir’ election campaign amid weak polling
Blue and White released a series of videos described as “nightmare scenarios” that it claimed would occur if “a government controlled by extremists comes to power again.”

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:50:03 GMT
IDF spokesperson reassures public, no changes to home front instructions amid US-Iran tensions
IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reassures Israel's public of steady readiness, stressing no changes to home front instructions despite fears of a US attack on Iran.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:11:23 GMT
Forum Dvorah demands clear support for women in combat as IDF gender debate escalates
On Sunday, dozens of Golani Brigade soldiers and officers walked out of a large conference hall to protest female soldiers singing at the ceremony.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:54:29 GMT
How will revoking fraud, breach of trust offenses change Netanyahu's trial? - explainer
"This law is highly problematic and will not achieve its intended results," said Professor Barak Medina of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:44:38 GMT
Ben-Gvir switches terrorist execution method to hanging in revised death penalty bill
“We’re coming up with the best outline, the most exact one,” Ben-Gvir told the panel.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:34:05 GMT
WATCH: Activists break into Likud HQ, drop fake money dressed as sheikhs in Qatargate protest
Protesters disguised as Qatari sheikhs disrupt Likud's Tel Aviv headquarters over Qatargate allegations.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:22:54 GMT
High Court postpones Ben-Gvir dismissal hearing, expands panel to five judges
The Court ruled that there was “no practical point” in holding the session absent a substantive response from the prime minister on the petitions’ factual claims. 

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:07:00 GMT
Netanyahu clashes with prosecutors over ‘Walla responsiveness,’ says site was ‘hostile’
The hearing continued the prosecution’s cross-examination in the Bezeq-Walla affair, in which he is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:00:59 GMT
WATCH: IDF unveils rare footage of clear ambush, close-quarters gunfight with Hamas
Six Hamas fighters were spotted by IDF surveillance on Tuesday, trying to surprise and ambush the military. After counter-fire and additional operations, all six terrorists were killed.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:43:42 GMT
IDF troops locate rockets ready for launch towards Israel found in Gaza strip
In southern Gaza, troops found a multi-barrel rocket launcher and a rocket positioned nearby. Both were dismantled, the IDF said.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:33:26 GMT
Former IDF chief Halevi to testify in Bild affair case
Halevi, who ordered the Military Police to investigate the leak and brought the Shin Bet into the picture, is expected to detail how the original inquiry was launched and handled.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:45:38 GMT
Three figures close to Netanyahu appear in court for hearing in Bild case 
Feldstein and Urich were arrested in March 2024 in connection with the Bild affair, which centers on the September 2024 leak of a classified military intelligence document.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:24:17 GMT
Education Ministry mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms
The Education Ministry considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising political tensions.

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:15:25 GMT
Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts
The announcement of Witkoff’s Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa Bar-Ilan title came as a recognition of the politician's work over the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages' return to Israel.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 22:05:31 GMT
Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview
"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:46:46 GMT
'Pillar of the community': Mourning loss of lone soldier Joshua Boone, family pushes for IDF burial
Since Boone’s death was just over two weeks after his reserve service officially ended, the Defense Ministry does not recognize him as a fallen soldier under existing criteria.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:48:56 GMT
IDF kills two terrorists at Rafah Crossing under cover of severe weather
The remaining four terrorists returned IDF fire, and it is not clear whether they were hit or managed to escape. 

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:42:11 GMT
Jerusalem man hit by light rail driver in training as storm causes widespread traffic accidents
A man in his 50s was evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in serious condition after he was hit by the Jerusalem light rail hear the Shuafat light rail station.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:09 GMT
UN says Gaza hunger crisis over, int'l media quietly ignores - analysis
One might think that international media would jump for joy at the news that the Gazan people are having their nutritional needs met, over two years into the war.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:53:56 GMT
Israel to 'immediately sever ties' with three UN agencies, international organizations, Sa'ar says
Gideon Sa'ar ordered the immediate severing of contact with UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration, accusing them of inefficiency and bias against Israel.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:07:31 GMT
Court sentences Ronel Fisher to community service, citing severe investigative failures
Ronel Fisherwas convicted as part of a plea deal on charges including attempted mediation of bribery, receiving property obtained through crime, and obstruction of justice.

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