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Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:22:08 GMT
Majority of residents have not returned to Kibbutz Nir Oz after October 7, chairman says
"I didn't think it would take so much time to recover," he said. "We're not giving up. Kibbutz Nir Oz will prosper so that new families will come."

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:08:15 GMT
Shin Bet, police indict Arab teenagers for allegedly swearing loyalty to ISIS, planning attacks
The minor, a 16-year-old, was arrested earlier this month after an investigation uncovered that he had allegedly sworn loyalty to ISIS.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:17:25 GMT
Hanochi brings power and purpose as Israel fights to keep hoops World Cup hopes alive
This summer, Jerusalem signed one of Europe’s top coaches, Serbian Sasa Obradovic, who previously led Monaco to the EuroLeague Final Four.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:16:32 GMT
Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, flash floods
The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 02:37:19 GMT
Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
The ministry referred to a report by the USAID Office of Inspector General which concluded that more than 100 UNRWA employees participated in the October 7 Hamas attack.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:33:08 GMT
Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel face deportation after years without permanent status
Asked whether any of this had left him bitter toward Israel, one Ethiopian asylum seeker, who asked not to be named for fear of deportation, rejected the premise. “I don’t hate,” he said.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:24:17 GMT
Hundreds of haredim protest Jerusalem light rail expansion, attempt to enter construction site
A demonstration against Jerusalem’s light rail expansion escalated Thursday night as protesters reportedly tore down fences and attempted to enter the construction site.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:15:31 GMT
IsraAID deploys emergency team to Nepal after deadly floods, landslides
An IsraAID emergency team is heading to Nepal as the country responds to catastrophic flooding and landslides that have killed hundreds and left nearly 1,000 people missing.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:36:22 GMT
Exploring Bennett's security policy vision, belief that he can convince Egypt to fix Gaza standoff
SPECIAL PROFILE: Former prime minister Naftali Bennett lays out his security policy for Gaza, Iran, Lebanon, and Syria, were he to be elected prime minister, and how he would differ from Netanyahu.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:36:00 GMT
Iran regime will fall through mix of operations, economic pressure, ex-Mossad chief Barnea says
Barnea, in his first speech since leaving the post of Israel's spy chief in June, also said that Hezbollah and Hamas are weaker now than they were before the October 7 massacre.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:11:37 GMT
Otzma Yehudit publishes children's book about Ben-Gvir's actions as Nat. Sec. minister

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:27 GMT
Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious
Magen David Adom teams are treating two people in their 70s and 80s who were found unconscious but breathing, lying on the floor of a bedroom.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:46:37 GMT
Forensics unable to determine Eldar Dayan's cause of death, suspects released from house arrest
The decision does not close the investigation or clear the suspects, but without knowing how Dayan died, police have been unable to establish the evidence needed to sustain a murder allegation.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:59:16 GMT
Mossad Director Gofman prevented from handling 'Qatargate' over conflict of interest
Mossad Director Roman Gofman, who served as the PM's military secretary before becoming spy chief, will not handle the "Qatargate" investigations because of his personal ties to key suspects.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:53:43 GMT
Tensions rise in Givati unit after religious soldiers refuse mission involving female medic
Sources familiar with the details warned that the way the incidents are handled could lead to a broader crisis involving yeshiva student units in the IDF.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:50:00 GMT
Israel faces Poland in Latvia in a critical battle to keep its World Cup dream alive
Israel meets undefeated Poland in Riga needing a win to stay alive in World Cup qualifying, backed by Yam Madar, Roman Sorkin, and Tamir Blatt.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:17:45 GMT
Former Gaza hostage Evyatar David launches crowdfunding campaign to support recovery
“I’m trying to understand how to do good rehab and help myself with this," former Gaza hostage Evyatar David told CNN on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:58:59 GMT
PM, Defense Minister deny any instruction exists to reopen Erez Border Crossing into Gaza Strip
There are preparations to open the crossing on September 1, but it still requires final approval, sources from COGAT told The Jerusalem Post.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:34:51 GMT
IDF launches strikes on southern Lebanon following Hezbollah's explosive drone attacks on soldiers
The IDF launched a wave of attacks against Hezbollah following explosive drone launches.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:57:42 GMT
Legal expert defends IDF rejection of World Central Kitchen strike investigation - interview
Last week, the IDF probe admitted that its surveillance officials misidentified the WCK security officials as Hamas.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:38:51 GMT
Four Israeli police officers indicted for assaulting three men during roadside stop
The charge alleges that the defendants acted together and caused bodily injuries to two of the three complainants. The investigation was conducted by PID’s northern team.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:13:15 GMT
Shaping memory through ceramics
Artist Enatnesh Yallow combines contemporary ceramics, painting, and traditional Ethiopian basket-weaving techniques to preserve and reinterpret her community’s cultural heritage

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:25:47 GMT
Haifa Airport proves reliable while Ben-Gurion navigates chaos, but growth limits remain
"Haifa Airport is experiencing significant momentum, with an impressive increase in the number of passengers and flights and the expansion of flight options for residents of the north," said the IAA.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:16:32 GMT
'We lost 10 seats': Netanyahu struggles to find campaign strategy as Likud slips in polls - report
The conversations held by the prime minister indicated that he is skeptical of polls that show favorable results for him and believes that the situation is worse than those surveys suggest.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:01:18 GMT
IDF chief doubles West Bank forces, blasts Finance Ministry amid 'politicized' budget clash
All of this takes place as IDF officials have said Jewish extremist violence has reached new levels, with hundreds of extremists recently drawing out a conflict with the IDF.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:36:45 GMT
IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes
The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:07:21 GMT
Service resumes at Jerusalem Navon train station resumes after suspected fire causes evacuation
Passengers were subsequently allowed to return to the station, and normal activity began resuming at the site.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:53:49 GMT
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:18:51 GMT
Hapoel Jerusalem clarifies: 'We are candidates for a EuroLeague license'
Hapoel Jerusalem refuted reports it dropped out of the EuroLeague race, confirming it submitted a framework proposal and prepares a binding offer with Matan Adelson.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:35:23 GMT
Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future
Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system

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