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Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:10:55 GMTIDF kills terrorist armed with knife after Negohot infiltration alert
The IDF said soldiers have been dispatched and are conducting additional scans in the area, with no casualties reported following the incident.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:51:45 GMTKAN celebrates 90 years with top Israeli dramas and comedies to watch
TV Time: Celebrate KAN's 90th anniversary with top Israeli series like ‘Tehran,’ ‘Ambivalence,’ and more. Stream the best dramas and comedies available now on their website.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:23:12 GMTSmotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Israel Malachi, who served as the ministry’s Deputy Director General for the past three and a half years, will take over from outgoing Director General Ilan Rom.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:32:26 GMTIsraelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study
A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:49:39 GMTIDF officers in southern Lebanon claim they were not informed of ceasefire deal - N12
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday and began at midnight (Israel time) on the night between Thursday and Friday.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:58:47 GMTIDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire
According to the IDF statement shared on Friday, the soldiers captured the “Christophani Ridge,” a key position in southern Lebanon.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:17:07 GMTVictims of terror honored at President's Residence
"You are all reluctant heroes. You have shown that despite this terrible tragedy, you have continued with your lives," said Herzog to the families of the victims.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:58:37 GMTIsrael lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies
The IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the nationwide lifting of restrictions on Friday, with northern communities seeing them lifted on Saturday.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:03:34 GMTGrapevine, April 17, 2026: Resilience – a Jewish character trait
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:46 GMTIsrael-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The breakthrough in Israel-Lebanon talks is that both sides now agree that Hezbollah is the problem, but whether Lebanon can do anything about it is a different question
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:10:53 GMTMajority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study
The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:47:06 GMTFamilies protest after four Border Police soldiers disciplined for having barbecue on Shabbat
“My daughter feels she was treated like she was nothing,” one of the soldiers' fathers said. “Even if there was a breach of orders, where is the proportionality?"
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:58:56 GMTComptroller: Miri Regev's Transportation Ministry fails to prepare for new emergencies post-Oct. 7
The report further said that the Transportation Ministry, the Consumer Protection Authority, and the Competition Authority failed to act effectively to moderate airfares.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:47:32 GMTStatue of Theodor Herzl vandalized in central Israel days before Independence Day
According to findings at the scene, the vandals sawed off the bronze legs of Herzl's statue, which stands about seven meters tall, in an attempt to topple it.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:47:46 GMTNetanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:52:23 GMTEducation Minister announces new outline for matriculation exams, leniency for students in north
"As the security situation continues, we will continue to adapt our responses sensitively and in line with what emerges from the field,” Kisch said.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:38:30 GMTWATCH: 'Not fringe youth': Hundreds of Israelis protest West Bank settler violence in Tel Aviv
Oded Papourish, an activist injured in the village of Kusra last month, emphasized that settler violence “relies on the understanding that Israel's law enforcement will always stand by their side."
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:54:24 GMTDespair rises, trust in leadership falls for most Israelis after US-Iran ceasefire agreement - poll
“The findings point to despair and pessimism as dominant sentiments, alongside high levels of fatigue and a clear expectation that the conflict is far from over,” the research team stated.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:34:21 GMTMK Boaz Bismuth attacked by haredi mob in Bnei Brak, affirms dedication to draft law
Israel Police intervened and removed Bismuth from the scene without injury.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:02:18 GMTUS intends to lead Hezbollah disarmament, senior Israeli official tells 'Post' - exclusive
The official added that the current ceasefire terms are significantly better than those in November 2024, describing the situation as “much improved."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:34:29 GMTHours after ceasefire announcement, Hezbollah barrage leaves three wounded in northern Israel
Magen David Adom personnel treated five other people at the scene who were suffering from anxiety.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:12:13 GMTBennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected
Bennett said at a Bnei Brak event that there are 1.2 million people with disabilities in Israel, and that the state has been failing to integrate them into society.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:36:54 GMTA week into ceasefire, Israelis’ storied resilience is tested by questions about what was gained
Many Israelis are embracing a return to normalcy, but their feelings also include little sense of victory or stability, and a great deal of dread about what’s to come.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:19:46 GMTAs Trump declares truce, Israel reached limit of its force against Hezbollah - analysis
Top IDF commanders have repeatedly made it clear that they do not have the capacity to eliminate Hezbollah solely using military force.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:09:50 GMTTwo Israeli films selected for Tribeca Festival
Ruthy Pribar’s new feature, "What Is to Come," has been selected for the international competition, while also heading to Tribeca is Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand's film, "Moishe Badhan."
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:38:00 GMTMaccabi Tel Aviv downs Haifa in Classico to reach State Cup final
The Israeli Classico, one of the biggest matches that the Holy Land can offer between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa, is always an anticipated clash.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:33:37 GMTEisenkot unveils aliyah plan to bring two million olim by 2048, vows to cut bureaucracy
Eisenkot’s Yashar! party has been gaining support in recent polls, with the former IDF chief of staff describing himself as a "very strong candidate.”
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:17:52 GMTBlueprint vs breakdown: Hapoel Tel Aviv’s plan delivers, while Maccabi pays the price
As EuroCup champs, Hapoel was given a one-year temporary license, so to speak, to the Euroleague, and anything after that was not guaranteed unless the Reds advanced to the playoffs.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:36 GMTIsrael breaks new ground at sea as Mossad, elite Shayetet 13 raid Lebanon's Naqoura
While for the ground forces, this has manifested itself in creating buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, for the Navy, it has meant special forces carrying out more risky operations.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:00:28 GMTIsraeli Navy hits Iran, Hezbollah, Syria, Yemen, and Gaza targets with precision strikes
With over 1,000 naval combat soldiers at sea for over 26,000 hours in only 47 days of the current Iran-Hezbollah war, the navy said on Thursday.