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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:40:58 GMT'They returned in coffins': Families of slain hostages call on Netanyahu to drop election slogan
The bereaved families accused the Likud of exploiting hostages' deaths for political gain by using the phrase "we brought everyone home" as part of its election campaigning.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:02:02 GMTMandelblit says he approved questioning Netanyahu as suspect, defense challenges wording
Mandelblit said he remembered approving questioning of Netanyahu as a suspect, but could not recall whether he explicitly approved mentioning bribery in the formal warning given to him in Case 4000.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:58:58 GMTIDF detains some 50 Hassidic draft evaders arriving from New York at Ben-Gurion Airport
The IDF's Military Police, which had advance notice of their arrival, confiscated the passports of several youths and detained a large number of draft evaders.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:23:17 GMTBe’eri inaugurates new bike park as kibbutz works toward recovery
The Western Negev facility is expected to host the Israeli Pump Track Championships and the country’s first Pump Track World Championship qualifier.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:44:21 GMTWeapons, millions of shekels in drugs seized by police in major blow to Abu Latif syndicate
Alongside the weapons, explosive bricks, a standard IDF explosive device, and dozens of remote triggering systems for explosives were located.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:38:04 GMTNationwide wave of arrests executed in crackdown on multi-million-shekel military machinery scheme
The investigation culminated in a nationwide wave of arrests, with individuals being detained on suspicion of obtaining goods by deceit, bribery, and money laundering.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:50:52 GMTIsrael Air Force welcomes Apache helicopter deal amid bureaucratic delays
"An across-the-board government budget cut will not solve all the problems. We must reduce bureaucracy and implement the large defense budget approved by the government," an officer said.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:48:47 GMTNetanyahu, Hegseth hold covert meeting at Israel's Ovda air base days before Israel's election
The unannounced meeting comes eight days before Israeli elections and amid US-Israel discussions to resume combat operations against Iran, according to the report.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:19:08 GMTNGO behind pro-Israel West Bank tour condemns attempted lynching by Palestinians
During what Regavim called an "educational tour" for international influencers in the West Bank, Palestinians gathered around their vehicles, with one thrown rock smashing a car window.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:10:56 GMTQatargate suspect Urich continued boosting Doha’s PR image after Oct. 7 massacre - report
According to N12, citing Urich during his interrogation and investigation in connection to the Qatargate scandal, Urich admitted to having worked with Qatar until at least the middle of 2024.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:20:05 GMTTwo suspects planning terror attack arrested by YAMAM, Shin Bet
The suspects were found unarmed on Highway 1 near the Latrun Interchange and have been transferred to the Shin Bet for questioning.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:54:53 GMT‘The user is hacking himself’: How AI exposes Israel’s political inner circles - analysis
The Urich leak raises concerns about AI-assisted programming, third-party messaging services, and the potential for personal accounts to expose sensitive political communications.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:53:07 GMTTel Aviv's Zemack Gallery goes on an American Dream ‘Road Trip’ with artist Yigal Ozeri
Israeli-born painter Yigal Ozeri returns to themes of American iconography in his new solo exhibition, Road Trip, debuting October 22 at the Zemack Gallery in Tel Aviv.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:39:10 GMTEretz Israel Museum to host 'MUZA on the Line' at Tel Aviv Light Rail's Allenby station
The exhibition showcases the talents of more than 20 prominent Israeli artists and creators, including Meira Una, Dafna Birger, and Esti Drori.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:32:54 GMTRebels, romance, and revolution: Hollywood classics return to the big screen in Tel Aviv
The Tel Aviv Museum of Art celebrates American cinema of the 1960s and 70s with screenings of Hollywood classics, from The Graduate to Easy Rider, October 22-24.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:24:56 GMTEx-Soroka doctor jailed for ISIS membership after collecting explosives, poison manuals
An Israeli court sentenced former Soroka doctor Muhammad Azzam to 27 months in prison, finding that his ISIS allegiance and collection of operational guides went beyond ideological interest.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:54:57 GMTMan convicted of bribing former senior Rivlin adviser to advance requests to government ministries
The conviction is part of a broader case in which Nissim Cohen, a parliamentary aide to then-MK Yitzhak Vaknin, previously admitted to multiple offenses of accepting bribes and money laundering.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:20:23 GMTNetanyahu or Eisenkot? Where their visions for Israel’s security align - and collide
Iran unites Israel's two candidates, but West Bank settler violence divides them • Eisenkot’s diplomatic reset faces a challenge from Trump’s support for Netanyahu • Neither has clear plan for Gaza
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:41:12 GMT'I love you': Ben-Gvir confronts Netanyahu over efforts to keep him out of government
Despite their close partnership throughout the current government's term, Netanyahu appears to be distancing himself from Ben-Gvir ahead of the upcoming elections.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:29:35 GMTEl Al unveils new bedding, Jo Malone kits in passenger service overhaul
Cabin upgrades begin rolling out in November, with revised menus and entertainment; free Starlink internet is planned for 2027.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:24:20 GMTForeign journalists still cannot enter Gaza without military escort, Israel tells High Court
The association asked the court to allow entry while the case remained pending, require the state to formally justify the restrictions, or alternatively hold an urgent hearing.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:43:55 GMTWATCH: Palestinians throw stones at People of Israel's Hassan-Nahoum while visiting West Bank town
A stone is thrown through Hassan-Nahoum's car window while she is speaking to a camera, breaking it and wounding one of the passengers.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:23:51 GMTSettler violence threatens Israel’s rule of law, international standing, legal expert tells ‘Post'
Shany’s remarks came days after extremist settlers attacked a European delegation and an American photojournalist in two separate incidents.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMTFrom the bench to the spotlight: Adam Grimberg’s golden opportunity
At 17, Adam Grimberg was singled out as Maccabi Haifa’s future striker. With Melamed injured and Kani out, Grimberg returns as secondary striker, positioned for a debut vs Petah Tikva.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:53:35 GMTHamas planned to detonate bombs at Gaza refugee camps to cover terrorists' escape, IDF reveals
Plans involved detonating improvised explosive devices around displaced persons camps as IDF troops approached in order to create panic, which operatives would take advantage of in order to flee.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:26:14 GMTIDF deploys new Border Police company as Jewish extremist violence rises in West Bank
A new Border Police company will tackle nationalist violence in the West Bank as Defense Minister Israel Katz demands stronger police enforcement.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:59:18 GMTLiberman accuses Trump of seeking to run Israel through 'puppet' PM Netanyahu
Liberman accuses Trump of treating Netanyahu as a puppet, rejects a minority government, and condemns racist remarks targeting Eisenkot.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:51:04 GMTHerzog to travel to Hungary, meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's request
This trip will be the first visit to Hungary by a senior Israeli official since Magyar took over the prime ministership from Viktor Orbán in April.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:48:25 GMTVictims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations
The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:12:27 GMTIDF kills three Hamas terrorists, including commander, during latests Gaza strikes
According to the military, all three had recently worked to coordinate attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians.