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Thu, 21 May 2026 10:39:57 GMT
COGAT demands UN end support for Turkish IHH, designated terror group, operating in Gaza
COGAT had recently received information that WFP had transferred fuel to IHH within the Gaza Strip, prompting Halevi to write a letter to the organization's head, Shaun Hughes.

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:35:44 GMT
Michael Bay to direct movie on Operation Epic Fury airmen rescue
A book by Mitchell Zuckoff set to be published in 2027 will be the basis for the screenplay, according to Deadline.

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:06:55 GMT
Spain demands Israel release 44 Gaza flotilla activists following condemnation of treatment
On Wednesday, Albares condemned Israel's behavior towards the flotilla activists, calling out National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's treatment as "monstrous, undignified, and humiliating."

Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:56 GMT
As Gofman takes on Mossad head role, who will take over as Netanyahu’s military secretary?
Gofman himself is still awaiting his official and final appointment as head of the Mossad, but behind the scenes, the candidate picture is beginning to take shape - along with the balance of power.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:32:50 GMT
Israel's defense industry races to develop defenses against Hezbollah's deadly fiber-optic drones
Among the solutions proposed by the defense industries are systems for kinetic interception and energy-based systems, including one that uses electromagnetic force designed to capture the drone.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:08:11 GMT
Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary
Additionally, a multi-year plan worth tens of millions of shekel will be put in motion to upgrade existing infrastructure and hopefully turn the sites into major tourist destinations.

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:05:26 GMT
Religious Zionist Party crosses threshold, strengthening coalition even as Likud weakens - poll
The poll also examined three scenarios in which Together, Yashar!, and Yisrael Beytenu would run as a single joint list, with the strongest results coming from Eisenkot leading the trio.

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:08:14 GMT
Rabbi stabbed to death inside Bnei Brak study hall while learning with teenage son
Security footage reportedly showed the suspect fleeing as police launched a manhunt and opened an investigation.

Thu, 21 May 2026 03:06:47 GMT
Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says
Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:57:37 GMT
Former Israeli national soccer captain Bibars Natcho retires from the sport
Israeli soccer legend and former national team captain Bibars Natcho announces retirement, saying "My journey has come to an end."

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:45:56 GMT
At least two dead, several injured after fatal truck, minibus crash in Judean Foothills
The two people killed were identified by Magen David Adom as a 15-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman.

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:44:37 GMT
Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle
Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:58:43 GMT
Hi-tech female artillery unit soldiers aiding in defense against Iran, Hezbollah talk to 'Post'
The Jerusalem Post interviewed a mixed female-male IDF firepower unit that is helping to fill combat manpower shortages.

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:31:07 GMT
Ramat Gan’s Nova Tribe expands sports activities with padel for survivors
Nova Tribe expands its sports activities with a padel group, offering survivors and bereaved families a space for connection, fitness, and recovery.

Wed, 20 May 2026 22:20:22 GMT
Hapoel Beersheba captures Israeli soccer league championship over Beitar Jerusalem
Next up for Beersheba is its final game of the league season on Saturday night, when it hosts Maccabi Haifa, followed by a State Cup final clash against the same Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:54:45 GMT
Czech FM vows to block EU sanctions against Israel after meeting with FM Sa'ar
“The Czech Republic will stand by Israel from this moment on, we will not allow any more trade sanctions, even if we have to block it as a single country,” Czech Foreign Minister Petr Macinka stated.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:34:21 GMT
Attorney-General guidelines could freeze political diplomatic appointments - explainer
Israel’s move toward early elections raises legal questions over ambassador and consul-general appointments, with Attorney-General guidance expected to set limits.

Wed, 20 May 2026 21:10:47 GMT
High Court gives Gaza NGOs 30 days to submit employee lists, backs Israel registration rule
The petition followed the NGOs' refusal of Israel’s request that organizations provide lists of their local employees, as required under Israel’s NGO registration and security screening procedure.

Wed, 20 May 2026 20:05:44 GMT
Judicial ombudsman: Supreme Court justices erred by issuing protest rulings on Shabbat
The judicial ombudsman upheld complaints against Supreme Court justices over issuing substantive rulings on Shabbat, saying their conduct harmed public trust and case management.

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:49:31 GMT
Bennett warns Netanyahu over draft evasion, IDF manpower issues during Knesset visit
Former PM Naftali Bennett sharply criticized Netanyahu over the IDF manpower crisis, draft evasion, and the outgoing government’s controversial draft bill.

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:06:59 GMT
Journalistic privilege expanded by Supreme Court in Assenheim case
The decision does not end the police effort to obtain material from the interview. Rather, the court ordered police to submit a new, narrowed, and concrete request by June 3.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:42:35 GMT
High Court presses Levin over refusal to work with Supreme Court president Amit
The High Court pressed Justice Minister Yariv Levin over his refusal to cooperate with Supreme Court President Isaac Amit on judicial appointments.

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:03:32 GMT
Bereaved families petition High Court to preserve Kfar Aza massacre site
Bereaved families from Kfar Aza petition the High Court to halt demolition or relocation of the “Young Generation” neighborhood, seeking to preserve the massacre site.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:41:24 GMT
'He stabbed me and shouted Allahu akbar': Rabbi stabbed in Ramat Gan attack recounts ordeal
At the Hatzalah organization’s recognition evening, Ben-Shimon described how everything happened in seconds, immediately after returning from the shelter following a siren.

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:05:28 GMT
Several soldiers wounded by explosive drones during operations in southern Lebanon
The IDF announced that the 401st Brigade Commander, Col. Meir Biderman, was severely injured and will be temporarily replaced while he undergoes treatment for his injuries.

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:25:22 GMT
Second Hashomer Hachadash youth conference opens with series of activities in the Gaza Envelope
The “Envelope to Envelope” initiative connects a long trail with memorial seating areas featuring stories of fallen heroes

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:38:09 GMT
WATCH: Ben-Gvir causes diplomatic storm after harassing detained flotilla activists in Ashdod
In response to Ben-Gvir's video, FM Sa'ar accused the far-right minister of damaging Israel's reputation, saying that he wasted "enormous professional and successful efforts."

Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:49 GMT
IDF investigating reported ramming attack in West Bank
The attempted ramming was reported on Wednesday, and the IDF is reviewing the details of the incident.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:49:16 GMT
Coalition's bill to dissolve Knesset passes preliminary reading amid crisis over haredi draft bill
Passage of the bill would begin the process to move the election date forward slightly from October 27.

Wed, 20 May 2026 12:10:51 GMT
WATCH: NIS 20m. of cigarettes confiscated in West Bank smuggling attempt
The investigation into the smuggling began after customs officials were alerted to two containers at the port whose customs declarations appeared to be false, claiming they contained household goods.

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