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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:34:30 GMT
Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan
The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:33:04 GMT
Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel
The suspect is expected to appear before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Friday, where police will request his detention be extended to facilitate the ongoing investigation into the incidents.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 08:46:55 GMT
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats, opposition gets 62 seats after legislative blitz - poll
The poll found that 83% of voters oppose the inclusion of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties in the coalition that is formed after the elections, while only 8% support it.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:05:44 GMT
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess
"We are completing a four year term, we have passed nine budgets, hundreds of laws," said Coalition whip Ofir Katz ahead of the bill's passing.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:28:14 GMT
'Strength of next generation': Israeli youth bridge teams claim three European silver medals
The achievement follows the two bronze medals recently won by Israel’s Open and Mixed Pairs teams at the European Championship for senior national teams.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:33:32 GMT
Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’
After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United States and chose to attend Indiana.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:54:29 GMT
Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goals'
The passage of the bill comes amid the coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recesses ahead of the upcoming elections. Forty-three MKs voted in favor, with 12 against and one abstention.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:09:37 GMT
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Missions Minister Orit Strock both attended the ceremony at which the equipment was presented to support farms and outposts in the West Bank.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:01:13 GMT
Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
The festival awarded prizes totaling approximately NIS 1 million across its Israeli and international competitions, as well as its short-film, experimental-film, and industry programs.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:11:33 GMT
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers
Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth made the remarks during a change of command ceremony for the reservist 99th Division near the Gaza border.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:17 GMT
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:15:22 GMT
Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge
The reform is based on the June 7 recommendations of a government committee that suggested radical changes to the handling of 50,000 emotional trauma cases of former IDF soldiers.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:35:22 GMT
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:52:20 GMT
Human skull fragments found in cave west of Jerusalem, police probe incident
Forensic scientists are investigating suspicions that the bones are skull fragments, Israeli media reported.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:24 GMT
Israel must 'open its eyes' as House votes on US-Israel aid, JCFA pres. tells 'Post' - interview
"It's clear that the Democratic Party has moved consequentially to the left, and that they are much more heavily influenced by people on the progressive flank," Diker told the Post.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:34:07 GMT
Cautious optimism at JFF panel on post-October 7 Israeli cinema
“This country is full of remarkable talent… Israel has everything a major film industry needs: great film schools, a strong tradition, outstanding artists," said Israeli director Avi Nesher.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:30:39 GMT
High Court names nine-justice panel to hear petitions on law halting arrest of haredi draft dodgers
The dispute comes after a succession of increasingly forceful High Court judgments on inequality in military service and the government’s failure to enforce the existing draft law.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:19 GMT
Netanyahu's wife, sons to receive extended Shin Bet protection, PM granted lifelong security
Sara Netanyahu will receive protection for as long as her husband is alive, while Yair and Avner Netanyahu will be protected for at least five years.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:10 GMT
Israel to produce its own JDAM bombs en masse within two years, in bid for arms independence
Move is part of broader push to reduce Israel's reliance on foreign munitions, expand domestic weapons production • Germany deals lead to quadrupled Arrow production

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:53:32 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox protesters block Israel's Highway 4, call police 'antisemites,' injure one officer
The highway was closed between the Aluf Sade Interchange, south of Ramat Gan, and the Em Hamoshavot Interchange, north of Bnei Brak, police added.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:46:18 GMT
Israel denies German flotilla activist's claim of alleged rape in Israeli detention
According to the complaint and Liedtke’s account, the alleged assault occurred on October 10, 2025, after she was transferred to Givon Prison following the interception of a Gaza-bound flotilla.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:21:05 GMT
Mifal HaPais presented its 2026 Landau Prizes for Arts and Sciences to leading Israeli researchers
Each of the nine winners received a NIS 150,000 grant. The ceremony marked the 25th anniversary of the Landau Prize, which recognizes exceptional achievements and contributions to Israeli research.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:45:19 GMT
Eighty Israelis come together to compete in Rubik's Cube event with hundreds spectating
The annual competition saw record-high registration rates as interest in the Rubik's Cube world in Israel grows.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:39:21 GMT
‘Levites Way’: Route 443 renamed in memory of late foreign minister, links major Israeli regions
The proposal, from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aimed to honor the late foreign affairs minister David Levy and the Tribe of Levi's connection to Israel.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:17:38 GMT
Israeli singer-songwriter Ehud Banai’s music transforms Beit Guvrin caves in immersive exhibition
The Eighth Sound exhibition brings together Banai’s songs and texts with video art by Ronen Tanchum. Created specifically for the ancient caves.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:34:04 GMT
Shas leader Arye Deri accuses IDF chief of 'helping the Left' with ultra-Orthodox draft stance
Deri on Zamir: 'He has lost it. What the chief of staff did... was an attempt to help the left-wing bloc' • PM hopefuls Bennett, Eisenkot swiftly condemn Shas leader's attack on IDF chief

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:30:40 GMT
Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law
The petition was filed hours after the Knesset approved an amendment to the law which expressly allows the Council for Higher Education to approve separate programs for men and women.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:51 GMT
Israel works to restore diplomatic ties with Colombia, new embassy to be established in Jerusalem
The proposed embassy would represent a significant upgrade in relations and mark formal Colombian recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:42:06 GMT
IDF finds dead body tied to stretcher in southern Lebanon, launches investigation
The body was passed to the police for further investigation.

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:48 GMT
Netanyahu postpones planned visit to US after Lindsey Graham's funeral delayed
Previously, Netanyahu had been set to fly to Washington on Saturday night to attend former senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and to meet with US President Donald Trump.

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