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Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:50:23 GMT
Police respond to Ashdod gunfire, seize cocaine and illegal weapons in overnight raids
Early on Thursday morning, police arrested a 45-year-old resident of Holon on suspicion of drug trafficking following a police raid on a warehouse in the city. 

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:24:10 GMT
MK Sharren Haskel summoned by Lahav 433 in connection with Comptroller election scandal
One week earlier, Haskel alleged in a sworn affidavit that members of the New Hope-United Right faction were required to film themselves voting for Michael Rabello as state comptroller.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:15:16 GMT
IDF drafts new principles document outlining values as discipline declines, elections near - report
The document is also expected to address the IDF’s nonpartisan nature ahead of approaching elections by clearly setting out its policies, according to the report. 

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:59:49 GMT
'I killed a person:' TLV court sentences Solomon Madmon to life for murder of family member
Madmon was convicted of fatally shooting his daughter-in-law's father, Yosef Yosefia, six times in a Ramat Gan apartment building after a dispute over his son’s separation from Yosefia’s daughter.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:02:07 GMT
'Jewish terrorists': Pro-Israel columnist Bret Stephens speaks against West Bank settler violence
Stephens, who has spent years pushing back on what he sees as double standards applied to Israel, wrote that he decided to speak out against what he called “Jewish terrorists” despite his reluctance.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:23:49 GMT
Netanyahu says Trump is in full control of Iran war, denies influencing strikes after DC meeting
Netanyahu denied pressuring Trump to enter or escalate the Iran war, saying the US president is the "senior partner" as the two leaders discussed the Hormuz blockade and further military action.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:14:52 GMT
TikTok publishes new guidelines for politicians, content creators ahead of Knesset elections
At the center of the policy are a ban on paid political advertising, restrictions on the spread of misleading election information, and a requirement to label realistic content created with AI.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:33:26 GMT
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US Senators Cotton, Fetterman during visit to Washington
"You’ve been a great, great friend of Israel, none better," Netanyahu told Cotton. "And I know you’re a champion of the Israel-American alliance, which enhances the security of both our countries."

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:23:15 GMT
Yavne man indicted for running cannabis-growing operation, 423 kg. of drugs found
During a raid, Israel Police also seized documents, thousands of shekels in cash, and extensive equipment allegedly used to cultivate the cannabis.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:41:04 GMT
Israel education system short 3,000 teachers, raising fears over quality of learning
Israel faces a shortage of 3,000 educators, including 200 kindergarten teachers, raising concerns that unqualified staff may have to teach unfamiliar subjects or oversee two classes at once.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:48:01 GMT
Eisenkot threatens legal action over AI video of Netanyahu, Trump mocking him in Hebrew
"We regret that instead of focusing on securing important diplomatic achievements, you chose, once again, to exploit the occasion to spread poison and venom," the letter from Eisenkot's team said.

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:31:22 GMT
Bennett losing ground as Eisenkot, Netanyahu neck-and-neck for upcoming elections - poll
According to the poll, if elections were held today, Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot would each lead with 23 seats, an increase of two seats for each compared with the previous poll.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:03:36 GMT
Israel women’s lacrosse team reaches World Championship semifinals
The blue-and-white continued its remarkable World Championship run, defeating Australia 12-11 to reach the semifinals and remain unbeaten at the tournament.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:47:33 GMT
Israel First Party can unite Netanyahu, Eisenkot to govern together, Haskel tells 'Post'
Haskel said that she would consider alliances with those who see themselves as able to be part of a broad Zionist government and would be willing to sit in a government with Netanyahu.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:28:30 GMT
Romain Duris shines in moving French-Japanese drama ‘A Missing Part’ - review
In ‘A Missing Part,’ Romain Duris portrays a father separated from his child by a legal system that leaves him powerless — and unable to let go.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:08:19 GMT
The Iron Dome is partly made in Arkansas, this lawmaker went to see it work
Rep. Aaron Pilkington came with a delegation of state legislators. He went home arguing that the US-Israel relationship already runs through his own district.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:02:01 GMT
From 'better to die' to enlistment: Why haredi draft calculus is shifting - analysis
Despite fierce rabbinic opposition, haredi enlistment is rising. The numbers suggest changing incentives may be altering the draft calculus.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:26 GMT
Brigitte Bardot-funded campaign targets Israel's live animal shipments
One of Brigitte Bardot's final animal welfare initiatives has reached Israel, with a nationwide campaign opposing the live shipment of calves and lambs.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:30:59 GMT
ITIM organization asks High Court to bar draft evaders from Rabbinate exam benefits
ITIM asked the High Court to bar men from using yeshiva study completed without regularized military status to qualify for Rabbinate certification.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:16:44 GMT
IDF denies IDF chief apologized to CENTCOM head after Katz said USAF struck Iran from Israeli bases
Saudi outlet Al-Arabiya initially reported that IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir had to apologize to CENTCOM after Defense Minister Katz revealed US jets were operating from Israeli bases.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:03:05 GMT
Ten wounded, 17-year-old girl severely, after jeep overturns in West Bank
"When we arrived at the scene, we noticed the jeep upside down in a ditch," an MDA paramedic said, with a 17-year-old victim unconscious and trapped in the vehicle.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:55:18 GMT
Gedera rapist sentenced to 21 years for home invasion attack on mother
The court also ordered Barkat Abu Issa to pay NIS 200,000 in compensation, comprising NIS 150,000 to the woman and NIS 50,000 to her son, who was two years old at the time of the attack.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:47:35 GMT
The UN has exhausted its credit of trust. It's time for Israel to take the first step
Trust can only be rebuilt through the formation of new international alliances grounded in shared values, mutual responsibility, and respect for international law.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:47 GMT
Police detain two in connection to disappearance of Dimona resident Eldar Dayan, suspect abduction
Two friends of missing Dimona resident Eldar Dayan remain in custody as police probe a damaged vehicle, suspected hit-and-run and possible abduction.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:25:10 GMT
Israel Electric Corporation connects 12 IDF outposts on Syrian border to national grid
A new NIS 28 million infrastructure project will connect 12 IDF outposts along the Syrian border to Israel's electricity grid, improving reliability while reducing fuel dependence.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:20:57 GMT
Lapid asks US Democratic senators not to 'give up' on Israel at Washington meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also in the US, having attended the wake of senator Lindsey Graham and met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:35:45 GMT
IDF detains three settler activists who breached Syrian border
HaBashan Pioneers also attempted to breach the Syrian border on July 22, with the IDF detaining the activists prior to successfully reaching the Syrian Hermon. 

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:27:33 GMT
UN human rights office warns of worsening settler violence in West Bank as attacks keep increasing
The UN human rights office warned that settler violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank have intensified, urging international action.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:55:08 GMT
Tel Aviv University ranked first in Israel in Taiwan ranking for research excellence
The National Taiwan University Ranking (NTU) is considered one of the leading international measures for evaluating research quality at universities.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:33:38 GMT
'We have special forces protection': Netanyahu tells Hannity he's not afraid of ICC arrest warrants
Netanyahu downplayed the risk of countries enforcing ICC arrest warrants placed on him, implying that IDF Special Forces would protect or rescue him.

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