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Mon, 18 May 2026 11:52:14 GMTUS weighs secure AI base in Israel’s Negev to counter China - report
Project Spire would be the first node in a network of hardened AI bases, allowing American companies and allied researchers to collaborate inside secure perimeters governed by strict US standards.
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:46:21 GMTBennett’s UAE plans prompted Netanyahu office to reveal secret wartime visit - report
Mon, 18 May 2026 06:17:11 GMTIDF reservists forced to cross Lebanon border despite being ineligible for benefits
The soldiers had recently been ranked at 'Tier B," a step down from "Tier A," which is given to soldiers who serve in particularly dangerous positions, including crossing the border.
Mon, 18 May 2026 01:20:39 GMTHead of village council, deputy, shot in Arab village Jadeidi-Makr
Police Commissioner Danny Levi said the shooting “crossed a red line,” calling it a direct attack on elected officials and the rule of law.
Mon, 18 May 2026 01:02:46 GMTIDF catches ten Israeli civilians who crossed Israel-Syria border
IDF soldiers operating in the area returned the civilians from Syrian to Israeli territory, before transferring them to the Israel Police.
Sun, 17 May 2026 21:48:57 GMTBeitar, Beersheba in fierce fight to the finish
Both top teams win, Jerusalem still trails by 2 points in the championship race with just 2 games left.
Sun, 17 May 2026 20:50:07 GMTEmbassies in Jerusalem: Gov't approves proposal allocating budget for relocations to capital
The proposal includes allocating budgets for incentive packages for relocating embassies, encouraging meetings and delegations in Jerusalem, and fostering cooperation in additional fields.
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:33:43 GMTLess than one-fourth of Israeli teenagers trust country's leadership, study shows
"Teenagers in Israel are not asking to be spoken for," said National Student and Youth Council Chairman, Dror Cohen. "They are asking to be real partners."
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:16:00 GMTGovernment approves dedicated unit to assist new immigrants serving in IDF
The establishment of the unit, which will specialize in guiding and supporting olim in the IDF, follows a significant rise in the number of immigrants who have chosen to make Aliyah since October 7.
Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:02 GMTIDF faces looming manpower gap as ultra-Orthodox draft fight stalls service extension
The haredi draft issue is growing in urgency as the bill returned to the Knesset agenda amid a coalition crisis that may dissolve the Knesset.
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:23:30 GMTIsrael to ban cell phones in middle schools, Education Ministry confirms
This comes after a similar ban rolled out in February in elementary schools.
Sun, 17 May 2026 18:03:15 GMTPM: IDF combating drones for six years, unlimited budget team formed for Hezbollah's FPV threat
Netanyahu told the cabinet that the IDF and Defense Ministry had done “a great deal over the years,” thwarting “many hundreds, if not thousands, including UAVs."
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:44:06 GMTAnti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:17:27 GMTDef. Min. complex to be built on site of fmr. UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters, Katz says
UNRWA's headquarters in Ammunition Hill was demolished in January after the organization's ties with Hamas were exposed.
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:23:28 GMTHaredi draft bill back on agenda ahead of Knesset dissolution vote
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told the 'Post' that Netanyahu’s coalition has exerted “massive pressure” on coalition lawmakers to vote in favor of the contentious draft bill.
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:18:47 GMTGofman rejects A-G’s classified update in High Court Mossad appointment case
Gofman’s lawyer, Ohad Shalem, argued that the A-G's office repeatedly claimed to hold classified documents while, according to Gofman, those materials contained nothing relevant to the petitions.
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:39:20 GMTFormer finance minister Kahlon to admit offense in UnetCredit collapse case
Moshe Kahlon is set to admit he failed to properly report serious UnetCredit financial irregularities while serving as company chairman.
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:34:46 GMTIsrael unable to destroy Hezbollah's drones with military force, needs political edge - report
Currently, the IDF is taking various measures against it, including deploying anti-explosive drone barbed wire, which it has also supplied to the Lebanese army, to minimize attacks.
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:32:44 GMTHamas's Gaza military chief broke his own rules, allowing IDF to find and kill him
Security officials say Izz ad-Din al-Haddad violated his own rules after months in Gaza’s tunnels, exposing patterns that helped Israeli intelligence close in.
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:05:44 GMTFormer interior minister Moshe Arbel announces his resignation from Knesset
Arbel thanked Deri and the other members of Shas "for their trust and guidance over the years" and said it was "a great privilege that fell to me to learn from you up close."
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:27:20 GMTWho gave Israel the coveted 12 points? Noam Bettan secures 2nd at Eurovision thanks to public vote
Despite mass calls to boycott due to Israel’s participation, which led to several countries withdrawing from the contest entirely, Israel scored a whopping 220 points from the public televote.
Sun, 17 May 2026 11:29:23 GMTNetanyahu abandoned Israel's security for personal deals with Trump, Liberman claims - interview
Liberman says Netanyahu is prioritizing personal legal interests over national security and rejects any future coalition with ultra-Orthodox parties.
Sun, 17 May 2026 11:27:41 GMTMassive explosion in Beit Shemesh area was coordinated test with defense company, officials say
Reports have circulated the theory that the explosion may have destroyed a stockpile of surface-to-air missiles belonging to Arrow-3.
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:49:03 GMTIDF tests Jordan Valley readiness in Dead Sea surprise attack drill - analysis
The IDF held a major Dead Sea drill simulating a surprise attack along the eastern border, including infiltrations, drone threats, and civilian-area incidents.
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:58:38 GMTMusician Yuval Vilner named as suspect in alleged rape of Shaylee Atary, Naama Shahar
In March, the court had temporarily barred publication of his name, holding off on disclosure due to claims that publication could trigger a suicidal act.
Sun, 17 May 2026 09:11:59 GMTPolice thwart attempted motorcycle theft in Bat Yam, arrest two suspects
Police arrested two suspects, including a minor and an illegal resident, after thwarting an attempted vehicle theft in Bat Yam.
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:34:44 GMTTel Aviv University student wounded in Gaza finds swastika on his car - report
"It's crazy," Dolman told KAN. "It's like you come back from the war, give everything you can for the country, your body and your soul and everything, and you get spit in the face."
Sun, 17 May 2026 01:27:11 GMTIDF reservist dismissed after allegedly vandalizing, damaging Palestinian property while off duty
As a result, the reservist's weapon was confiscated, and he was dismissed from reserve duty, according to Ynet.
Sat, 16 May 2026 22:52:19 GMT‘Why not go right to the heart of it?’: North American immigrants keep choosing Jerusalem
On Jerusalem Day, new Nefesh B’Nefesh figures show Jerusalem still attracting North American Olim, while one young immigrant’s story points to a less expected face of Aliyah to the capital.
Sat, 16 May 2026 21:53:42 GMTIsrael’s Noam Bettan takes second place in Eurovision 2026, Bulgaria wins
The winning song was "Bangaranga" by DARA from Bulgaria, and "Eclipse" by Delta Goodrem of Australia came in third place.