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Fri, 08 May 2026 11:22:10 GMT
Civilian, three IDF soldiers indicted for spying for Iran prior to enlistment
The suspects allegedly photographed public and security-related sites across Israel and were asked to acquire weapons, according to Israeli security authorities.

Fri, 08 May 2026 10:30:42 GMT
Police transfer Zalka murder case to district attorney, family pushes for 'harshest punishment'
Three of the teenagers have already been released to house arrest, while prosecutors are expected to request that 10 others remain in custody until the end of legal proceedings.

Fri, 08 May 2026 09:44:01 GMT
EU moving toward implementing sanctions on Israeli West Bank settlements, ambassador confirms
The European Union Foreign Ministers' Council is scheduled to meet on May 11, where actions against Israeli settlements could potentially be approved. 

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:39:43 GMT
Bennett, Eisenkot, Liberman merger could secure 61-seat opposition bloc without Arab parties - poll
Under the three-party alliance scenario, the opposition bloc would reach 61 seats, compared with 49 for Netanyahu’s coalition and 10 for the Arab parties.

Fri, 08 May 2026 08:13:53 GMT
‘Unconditional’ is a complex, addictive fresh series - review
TV Time: While the film was entertaining on every level, it also sparked a debate because of its central plot, in which Louise (Sarandon) kills a man who is raping Thelma (Davis). 

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:51:40 GMT
Bennett files defamation lawsuit against MKs, Channel 14, for mental illness claims
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:48:48 GMT
'They kept shooting at us while I kept driving': Female soldiers recall near-death Gaza incident
Maj. Nurit Rokach, Linor, and Stav described the April 2025 Gaza ambush that left two of them severely wounded and exposed failures in sending them without a convoy.

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:05:37 GMT
Beitar Jerusalem keeps control of tight championship race
The rough-and-tumble win kept the yellow-and-black in first place by a point over Hapoel Beersheba, while Hapoel fell for the first time this season at Bloomfield Stadium.

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:41:20 GMT
Israel Police stops wedding between 40-year-old man, teenage bride in northern Israel - report
Even so, law enforcement officials told Ynet that community members claim that such events are “engagement parties” rather than wedding ceremonies, which complicates matters under the law.

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:55:53 GMT
Golan: Eisenkot should join Democrats or Bennett-Lapid, opposition should partner with Ra'am
“I look at the political map. The alliance already underway between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid will be judged by one question only: Does it enlarge the bloc for change?” Golan said.

Thu, 07 May 2026 20:12:58 GMT
Zehut party leader to run in elections on joint list with ex-Otzma Yehudit chair
The party said the alliance was born out of the understanding that the faith-based nationalist public in Israel currently "needs a strong political home." 

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:37:37 GMT
Grunis Committee urges High Court to reject petitions against Gofman Mossad appointment
The High Court is set to hear the case on Tuesday, after two petitions challenged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to appoint Gofman, currently his military secretary, to replace Barnea.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:48 GMT
Burger King expected to reopen for third time in Israel under Delek Group
Burger King had a further incarnation in the middle of the past decade, with a few branches, and in early 2022, Delek Group took the reins as the chain franchisee and started afresh.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:30:42 GMT
Hamas disarmament talks stuck between Israeli security and Gaza guarantees - exclusive
Hamas has not yet agreed to disarm under the Trump administration’s 20-point Gaza peace plan as negotiations continue over guarantees, Israeli withdrawal, and the role of the ISF.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:15:45 GMT
Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report
The opinion has reportedly been described by a law enforcement official as “completely watered down and that “they dropped the security implications by several levels.”

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:08:09 GMT
Tel Aviv Museum of Art gives voice to the female IDF observers of Oct. 7
Ten testimonies were on display. There was no archival footage, no maps, no recreations – just faces. And yet the cumulative effect of an hour in that room was something closer to a reckoning.

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:07:22 GMT
Abbas holding Palestinians hostage with Western help, Fatah opposition figure says - exclusive
Samer Sinijlawi told The Jerusalem Post that Western Leaders need to stop pushing the idea that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is the moderate choice.

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:31:51 GMT
Emunah’s Quiet Heroes
Emunah children’s homes care for hundreds of children who have histories of trauma, abuse and instability.

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:54 GMT
Irish footballers, celebrities urge boycott of Israel match over Gaza war
An open letter sent to the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) from campaign group Irish Sport for Palestine accuses Israel of engaging in "genocide" in the war in Gaza.

Thu, 07 May 2026 15:27:11 GMT
Israel needs long-term Iran strategy before US nuclear deal holds it back for good - analysis
Talk of remaking the region requires a vision that goes beyond more war on multiple fronts. If Israel can’t get to the next stage, then the years of war may have been wasted. 

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:54:08 GMT
Eisenkot, Liberman hold ‘lengthy meeting’ agreeing to deepen coordination amid merger reports
Gadi Eisenkot and Avigdor Liberman agreed to deepen cooperation between their parties, fueling speculation of a merger ahead of elections.

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:35:43 GMT
Israeli reservist wins NIS 15 million in lottery after months of serving in Gaza
The winner said he delayed collecting the prize because he was serving in the reserves and plans to use part of the money to establish a nonprofit.

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:06:38 GMT
Israel's Noam Bettan dazzles in second Eurovision rehearsal as FBI helps with security
At the same time, Austrian police said they were preparing for a week of heightened security both before and during the event.  

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:05:21 GMT
Former Jerusalem chief rabbi Aryeh Stern dies at 81
Former Jerusalem chief Rabbi Aryeh Stern, known for promoting unity and religious Zionism, died at age 81, drawing tributes from Israeli leaders.

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:58:13 GMT
Hundreds of young Olim attend Jerusalem Conference ahead of mandatory IDF service
As Aliyah inquiries have increased by several hundred percent since October 7, this event brought together hundreds of young immigrants for IDF preparation

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:47:05 GMT
State indicts man for attacking nun in Jerusalem’s Old City
The incident, which drew widespread condemnation, took place last Wednesday in an alley near King David’s Tomb in Jerusalem. Israel Police officers arrested Shreiber shortly afterward.

Thu, 07 May 2026 10:53:36 GMT
Netanyahu ordered to submit medical records in defamation case
The decision, handed down Thursday by Beersheba District Court Judge Menahem Mizrahi, is part of a continuing saga involving medical records, social media posts, and defamation lawsuits.

Thu, 07 May 2026 09:17:27 GMT
Meron rabbi arrested over serious sex-crime allegations
Four testimonies included allegations of sexual harm under spiritual authority, with alleged acts described to victims as part of a “spiritual process,” “rectification,” or “special closeness.”

Thu, 07 May 2026 08:26:01 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv stays alive vs Real Madrid in Euroleague quarterfinals
“It’s almost impossible to beat one of the top teams in the competition five straight times, but we came close. Congrats to Hapoel and now we move on to try and win the series in four games.”

Thu, 07 May 2026 06:18:11 GMT
One IDF soldier severely injured, three lightly injured by explosive drone in southern Lebanon
The soldiers were evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and their families have been notified of the incident.

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