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Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:50 GMTPolice seize stolen IDF shoulder-mounted anti-tank rocket launcher from criminal in South
Negev District police found a stolen M72 LAW anti-tank launcher and flammable materials inside a vehicle allegedly linked to criminal activity in Tel Sheva.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:01:04 GMTHigh Court presses Knesset on ballot secrecy after refusal to repeat comptroller vote
The court may cancel the election of Netanyahu's lawyer, Michael Rabello, asking for an explanation as to why the vote should not be annulled over an alleged breach of ballot secrecy.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:10:07 GMTBen-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure
Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:14:40 GMTMan killed in Jaffa car explosion, child reportedly wounded, police investigating cause
At least one man was killed, and another person was wounded after a car exploded in Jaffa on Sunday morning, police said.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:25 GMTIDF kills Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel, looted military vehicle, during Oct. 7 massacre
Additionally, the IDF killed armed terrorists in the Syria Security Zone and RPG-armed Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed a rocket launcher belonging to the Lebanese terror group near Nabatiya.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:35:41 GMTHaifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
During the operation, officers located an apartment suspected of being used for drug cultivation. A search of the premises led to the seizure of cannabis with a total weight of about seven kilograms.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 02:36:12 GMTHind Rajab Foundation demands US Justice Department prosecute Ben-Gvir
According to the organization, Ben-Gvir bears direct responsibility for “war crimes, systematic torture policy in prisons, abuse, murder, rape and incitement to genocide.”
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:46:44 GMTIsraeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'
During the press conference, Netanyahu condemned unnamed forces which "want to cause a rift in the people, want to aggravate and deepen the misunderstandings and disagreements and rifts within us."
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:01:07 GMTNetanyahu hails trilateral agreement with Lebanon, says it weakens Hezbollah, Iran
Netanyahu hails Israel-Lebanon agreement as a step forward, while vowing continued operations to secure the north and counter Hezbollah threats.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:48:14 GMTWATCH: IDF killed Walid Haniyeh, nephew of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, military says
Haniyeh was the deputy commander of a Nukhba company, which was in charge of the infiltration of Israel during the October 7 attacks.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:44:23 GMTIsrael abortion application rates decline, with nearly all requests gaining approval, CBS reports
The rate of abortion applications decreased in 2024, and 99.8% of applications were approved in line with Israeli eligibility restrictions, reflecting high fertility rates among Israeli women.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:19:46 GMTRescue teams found remains of two missing girls swept away by Jordan River after hours searching
Authorities are searching for two girls who were reportedly swept away in the Jordan River near Lehavot HaBashan after friends alerted emergency services.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:06 GMTJerusalem police arrest caregiver on suspicion of abuse and neglect of toddlers
The complaint alleges the caregiver "shouted and cursed at the toddlers, and in some cases even ignored their crying and needs while they were in her care."
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 concludes search of Beit Aryeh for two suspects after early morning infiltration
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.
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 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