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Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:04 GMT
Defense Minister Katz rejects claims he called for IDF Central Command chief's dismissal
Katz said the appointment process for IDF Personnel Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:27:25 GMT
Traffic halted on Highway 1 as vehicle goes up in flames, emergency responders arrive on scene
Emergency responders, including the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, arrived on the scene shortly after it began. 

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:09:28 GMT
Liberman urges opposition to focus on Netanyahu government collapse rather than leadership fights
His comments came after Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot stated that leaders of smaller parties in the opposition bloc should not insist on seeking the premiership.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:27:12 GMT
IDF indicts West Bank terrorist for killing of IDF soldier in 2024
Khatib is the head of the Nur Shams Brigade terror organization, according to the IDF, which is the organization responsible for Geto's death.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:35:39 GMT
WATCH: Police discover illegal resident hidden inside speaker during vehicle check
During a vehicle inspection at El-Jib Crossing, police said officers noticed a large speaker inside the car, the placement of which "aroused suspicion," next to a car seat with an infant inside. 

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:47:05 GMT
Migration wave from Morocco to Spain signals beginning of much larger crisis, expert warns
Beyond the local political complexities in the Maghreb, Cymerman believes the refugee crisis is only set to intensify.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:38:58 GMT
Katz vows 'revolution in settlement' to strengthen Galilee security, Jewish presence in North
The conference convened with the aim of establishing a 10-year plan for encouraging Jewish settlement in the Galilee focused on demographics, land, quality of life, and law enforcement. 

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:35 GMT
Bar Asraf found deceased in apparent suicide at grave of girlfriend killed in October 7 massacre
Liron Barda worked as the bar manager at the Nova music festival in Re'im. During the October 7 massacre, she administered first aid to the wounded until she was killed.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:05:19 GMT
Katz states intent to replace head of IDF Central Command on live TV, IDF denies validity of move
According to the IDF, Katz’s statement was not coordinated with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The military stated that Zamir does not intend to remove Bluth from his position at this time.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:30:34 GMT
Beersheba residents now eligible for firearm licenses under expanded reform
In 2026 alone, the number of communities eligible for firearm licenses has risen by 126, while gun owners have doubled since before the start of the Israel-Hamas War.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:13:40 GMT
‘Tell Me Everything’ leads 2026 Ophir Awards race with record 16 nominations
The Ophir Awards ceremony will take place on September 9 at Cinema City Glilot, hosted by Shani Cohen and Adam Gabay, and will be broadcast live on Mako.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:44:51 GMT
Israel Police declare haredi anti-draft protest in Jerusalem disruptive after major road blocked
As such, the police stated that they were working to clear the road and disperse the protesters.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:40:47 GMT
Students to receive personalized AI English lessons in upcoming year, Education Ministry says
The ministry initially announced the plan in June as part of "Project 720" to rebuild the Israeli education system with widespread use of AI and personalized lesson plans.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:20:38 GMT
Central Elections Committee head Sohlberg stresses need for election integrity in meeting with A-G
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sharply criticized the attorney-general following the meeting, urging that she be removed from any involvement in election matters.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:17:50 GMT
Ben-Gvir barred from using crocodiles to guard terrorists, court announces
The court issued an injunction against Ben-Gvir's plan due to a petition by the animal rights organization Let the Animals Live.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:06:55 GMT
Israel Police find three powerful pipe bombs outside Ramallah train station
The police also stated that they had found dozens of 5.56 caliber ammunition alongside the pipe bombs, which had been stolen from the IDF.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:01:47 GMT
Six arrested after allegedly spitting, throwing rocks at Armenian church in Jerusalem's Old City
According to the police, five of the suspects were minors, and one was an adult.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:01:39 GMT
Israeli soccer clubs extend winning streaks, advance to third round of European qualifying
Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises past Sheriff Tiraspol, Beitar Jerusalem survives a dramatic penalty shootout vs Larnaca, and Hapoel Tel Aviv advances past Ludogorets into the 3rd round.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:25:12 GMT
IDF kills several terrorists in Gaza from Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Army of Islam
On Saturday, the IDF killed Alaa Imad Khamis Tarams, a terrorist from the “Army of Islam” organization in Gaza City, as well as Hassan Ibrahim Shehadeh Qahman from the Islamic Jihad organization.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:27:07 GMT
Education Ministry announces mandatory financial education classes for ninth, tenth grades
The curriculum was designed to combine economic knowledge, behavioral psychology, and life skill development.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:22:29 GMT
One killed, nine wounded in car accident involving minibus on Highway 98 in northern Israel
The crash follows an accident on Wednesday involving a jeep, which overturned in the West Bank, severely wounding a 17-year-old girl.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:19:18 GMT
401st Brigade ends eight-month southern Lebanon mission after destroying 1,200 Hezbollah sites
During its eight-month deployment, the brigade killed more than 60 Hezbollah terrorists, located over 600 weapons, and destroyed hundreds of meters of tunnels.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:50:19 GMT
Over 8,000 plaintiffs seek to hold PA liable for October 7 massacre, war damages
The Jerusalem District Court set Sunday as the deadline for arguments as a new study links the PA prisoner-payment system to senior Hamas figures involved in the massacre.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:54:59 GMT
Draft dodgers will either 'enlist or go to prison,' Netanyahu says in closed-door meeting - report
Further, KAN reported that Netanyahu acknowledged the draft law was unsuccessful and that it would not be brought back in the next government.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:22:39 GMT
High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population
The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:55:05 GMT
Deadly Tell clash between settlers, Palestinians may mark West Bank turning point - analysis
Competing accounts of the deadly Tell confrontation highlight growing tensions over settler violence, Palestinian attacks, and the risk of a wider uprising.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:54:21 GMT
Man arrested in connection with shooting in Netivot that killed one, wounded another
Security-camera footage from the scene appeared to show a gunman approach two men standing in a parking area, briefly speak with them, and then open fire at close range.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:31:02 GMT
For the first time: Israeli law recognizes a Family Memorial Day as a protected leave day
What you need to know about the amendment to Israel's annual leave law

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:37:26 GMT
Jerusalem Film Festival draws 70,000 despite boycott campaign targeting Israeli cinema
The Jerusalem Film Festival attracted 70,000 people this year after Film Workers for Palestine launched a pledge naming it as an Israeli institution that it would refuse to work with.

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:15:42 GMT
Hamas distributing personal weapons to operatives to avoid total disarmament amid BoP deal - report
A Palestinian source said Hamas is distributing rifles to individuals under the guise of personal firearms, while insisting it will not disarm despite the Board of Peace agreement.

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