The bill would formally recognize Israeli Sign Language while maintaining the status of other sign languages used in Israel. It would also require the state to preserve, develop, and promote ISL.

The administration said the decision was taken from the municipality due to Hebron’s “ongoing refusal” to approve a roofing project, stressing that the existing status quo would not be affected.

A book in Arabic featuring a picture of Adolf Hitler was also found at one of the sites. The illegal immigrant was arrested, and their employer was detained for questioning.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

The concept, intended for terrorist prisoners, is meant to reduce escape attempts and save millions of shekels annually in personnel costs.

Parties that did not cross the electoral threshold in this survey were Blue and White (2%), Religious Zionism (2.8%), Balad (2%), and “the Reservists” list (3%).

Defense Minister Israel Katz told the IDF to prepare for renewed fighting in Gaza as talks stall and Hamas refuses to disarm.

In the footage, one of the children says: “We’re transferring the weapons to Ben-Gvir’s guard.” The comment appears to mock Operation New Order.

IDF forces rescued an Israeli civilian from the Palestinian village of Hizma after he became trapped there during a military blockade imposed following stone throwing on Highway 60.

Former Gaza hostage Romi Gonen delivers a raw account of isolation, sexual abuse, and survival in Hamas captivity, telling Channel 12’s Uvda that no one will silence her story anymore.

“If these athletes cannot represent Israel, the delegation will almost not exist. That would be a major failure and a crying shame for generations,” said an Israeli Olympic Committee official.

The attacker allegedly struck Rabbi Netanel Avitan while shouting insults in Arabic, breaking the rabbi’s glasses before fleeing the scene.

Ben-Gvir responded during a police ceremony in Beit Shemesh, where he sharply criticized the attorney-general while awarding ranks and making senior appointments.

Netanyahu was the only foreign leader invited to the event and is also the only foreign leader to have ever attended a presidential ball, according to the PMO.

Netanyahu framed the relationship as historically decisive, telling the group: “You are representatives of the Christian Zionists who made Jewish Zionism possible.”

Also on Thursday, soldiers of the IDF's Brigade 636 killed a terrorist who threw stones at them near the village of Luban al-Sharqiyya in the West Bank during an overnight ambush.

Petitions argue that the law conflicts with existing legislation, enacted without a professional or educational review process.

The firefighters noticed an elderly man trapped in his vehicle after heavy rains flooded the road and used a flotation vest to aid in the extraction. 

Genesia has publicly alleged she was humiliated during her employment, including claims that Netanyahu insulted her intelligence and shouted at her over laundry, allegations Netanyahu denied.

A group exhibition examines ghosts, repression, and collective memory through contemporary artistic practice

Institute honors leading figures and organizations for advancing academia, industry, innovation, and community impact

Those set to be charged are Marad Hariri, 41, from Umm el-Fahm; Nabil Arian, 31, from Arara; Yosef Hadidja, 33, from Kalansuwa; Mohammed Akel, 37, from Arara; and Murtada Akel, 26, also from Arara.

Supreme Court Justice Yael Willner ordered that hearings in both cases be held by January 8, and instructed the parties to submit preliminary responses up to 24 hours beforehand.

The well-known medical organization is one of several dozen NGOs prohibited from operating in Gaza and the West Bank since January 1.

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

What is the real story with the IDF's Doctors Without Borders ban?

Our determination to dig in our heels is what stands between us and an inclusive future for people with disabilities, says Monik Konfino, CEO of the Shalem Foundation.

After months of speculation and deliberation, the all-time leading scorer of the Israel national team confirmed that he will not return to the pitch.

The warnings followed remarks made by Religious Zionist Party chairman and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who referred to Amit as a 'violent, predatory megalomaniac who steals Israeli democracy.'

Sa’ar recently underwent special treatment in the US, but his condition deteriorated, prompting senior members of the intelligence community to visit him over the past week.