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Sun, 24 May 2026 11:54:30 GMTThe civilian army: Anat Vidor and the quiet power of WIZO
“Give power to civil society. Because otherwise we will teeter on the edge of totalitarianism. Not instead of the government. Alongside it.”
Sun, 24 May 2026 10:36:09 GMT'His life's mission': Former Tel Aviv city engineer, architect Israel Goodovitch, dies at 92
Goodovitch was born in Haifa in 1934. He studied at Tichon Hadash, the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture, and earned a master’s degree from the University of Tokyo.
Sun, 24 May 2026 09:37:51 GMTTwo critically injured, unconscious after civilian plane crash in northern Israel
The crash occured near Moshav Tel Adashim, between Nazareth and Afula.
Sun, 24 May 2026 03:23:00 GMTIsraelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship
The championship website, in discrepancy with Hebrew media, stated that, while Steinberg won gold, Tibi came in third and took the bronze medal.
Sun, 24 May 2026 01:09:42 GMT'Traitor,' 'Enemy of Israel': Dozens protest outside IDF chief's home after soldier punishment
The protesters held signs reading “traitor, enemy of Israel,” played loud music, and waved Israeli flags. Dozens of activists took part in the protest.
Sat, 23 May 2026 20:40:56 GMTIDF Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger killed by explosive drone near Lebanon border
Staff Sgt. Noam Hamburger, a technology and maintenance soldier in the 401st Armored Brigade, was killed in the incident, the IDF said.
Sat, 23 May 2026 20:00:26 GMTCouple found shot dead in car near central Israel, murder-suicide suspicion grows
Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko, a couple from Rishon Lezion in their 40s, were identified as the two people found dead Friday in a vehicle near Moshav Mishmar Ayalon in central Israel.
Sat, 23 May 2026 19:26:54 GMTNefesh B’Nefesh to receive award at JPost NY Conference
Nefesh B’Nefesh will be presented with the JPost Award for its efforts to address four key areas: Aliyah and Integration, National Service, National Development, and Zionist Education.
Sat, 23 May 2026 16:57:05 GMTGroup of deaf Israeli civilians rescued from heart of Nablus in unusual West Bank incident
The group entered the Palestinian city after reportedly being invited to a meal by a local Palestinian resident.
Sat, 23 May 2026 15:48:35 GMTNetanyahu 'sidelined' by Trump, has little control over Iran decisions - report
Citing two unnamed Israeli defense officials, the NYT said that Israel is "almost entirely out of the loop" in talks between the United States and Iran.
Sat, 23 May 2026 12:48:32 GMTWATCH: IDF kills terrorists across Gaza Strip in two separate incidents
The announcement comes after the military announced on Friday three additional incidents involving IDF soldiers engaging Gaza terrorists.
Sat, 23 May 2026 08:37:03 GMTMan wanted for questioning lights himself on fire as police arrive in Herzliya
The suspect was evacuated to a hospital in serious condition, with police opening an inquiry into the circumstances of the incident.
Sat, 23 May 2026 03:01:11 GMTElbit signs deal with German submarine manufacturer TMKS to expand ties between Israel, Germany
The latest deal will focus on advancing technological capabilities while simultaneously strengthening the strategic ties between Germany and Israel, Oliver Burkhard, CEO of TKMS, said in a statement.
Fri, 22 May 2026 21:54:33 GMTTalia Chaya Timsit, 11, dies of injuries after Tel Aviv bus accident
"I have 41 years of experience and still don’t understand how this accident happened," said Yaron Sheff, a United Hatzalah paramedic who responded to the scene.
Fri, 22 May 2026 20:31:10 GMTJerusalem resident indicted on multiple terror, assault charges for attacks on Palestinians
In one case, Jerusalem resident Israel Grossman hit security personnel with his ATV while attempting to flee the scene of a violent incident.
Fri, 22 May 2026 10:41:41 GMTOver 2,400 sexual assault complaints filed in IDF in 2025, military reports
Data revealed that more than 700 complaints filed ended in nothing more than a disciplinary hearing, while 42 indictments were filed against offenders, and 21 others faced disciplinary trials.
Fri, 22 May 2026 08:58:59 GMTAmb. to US Yechiel Leiter condemns MK May Golan's 'disgusting' remarks on Reform Judaism
This comes after Golan accused Reform Rabbi and MK Gilad Kariv of "officiating dog weddings in your delusional synagogues."
Fri, 22 May 2026 05:38:48 GMTIDF arrests three terrorists in Hebron who were planning shooting terror attack
In another operation, a suspect was arrested in the West Bank village of Deir al-Ghusun for planning to establish a terror organization.
Fri, 22 May 2026 03:32:34 GMTIDF to develop AI battlefield operations with newest tech division, military announces
The new division, which will be called "Alumot," will include soldiers in combat roles, technology professionals, information researchers, and artificial intelligence experts.
Fri, 22 May 2026 01:42:12 GMTWATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons facility hidden under former clinic
The weapons production site was located in Tyre, a southern Lebanese city from which Hezbollah operatives have launched missiles towards Israel.
Fri, 22 May 2026 01:06:50 GMTUS used double amount of interceptors as Israel during Iran war, officials say - report
The US deployed some 200 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptors against Iranian missiles targeting Israel, while Israel used fewer than 100 Arrow 3 missiles.
Thu, 21 May 2026 20:22:16 GMTGov’t secretary says contentious haredi draft bill will pass, coalition soon to secure majority
Fuchs dismissed comments from Haskel, who objected to the bill, and from the group of coalition lawmakers who also objected to it.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:47:21 GMTBoP head Mladenov publishes roadmap for Gaza peace plan
Among the 15 points, Mladenov states that Hamas must be gradually disarmed and removed from civilian structure in Gaza, and that both parties must fulfill their commitments under the ceasefire.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:51:01 GMTIDF questioning suspect in attempted hit-and-run in West Bank
IDF forces in the area apprehended the vehicle suspected to have been used in the incident in Nablus, detained the suspected perpetrator, and transferred them to security forces for questioning.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:23:23 GMTIsraeli flotilla activist released under conditions as foreign participants deported
An Ashkelon court barred Zohar Regev from entering Gaza for 60 days after police sought a 184-day ban.
Thu, 21 May 2026 16:04:54 GMTKnesset speaker sends condolences to pro-Israel Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai
In the letter, Ohana described Charai as “a pillar of integrity and public service,” and referred to his longstanding ties with Israel and the Jewish people.
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:55:29 GMTLast remaining survivor of 1929 Hebron massacre passes away at 100
Yitzhak Ben Hebron was about four years old at the outbreak of the riots that led to the massacre, and managed to escape the violence through the window of the Avraham Avinu Synagogue.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:24:36 GMTAll city buses in Eilat, Kiryat Shmona to be replaced with electric ones by end of 2026
Egged will replace Eilat's 40 buses and 20 of Kiryat Shmona's, bringing the total of buses operated by the company in Israel to 900.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:18:40 GMTPoland's foreign minister calls to ban Ben-Gvir from entering country as flotilla storm continues
Earlier, the Polish minister had summoned the Israeli chargé d'affaires over the detention of Gaza flotilla activists, including Polish nationals, demanding their immediate release and an apology.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:11:50 GMT‘Nowhere to hide': Police to deploy drones to aid in fight against crime in southern Israel
According to police sources, the drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing, can fly for tens of kilometers over several hours, and is equipped with day and night surveillance capabilities.