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Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:29:25 GMT
IDF Atidim launches first dedicated engineering track for haredi, minority students
Students will earn practical engineering diplomas before enlistment, serve in leading Military Intelligence technology units, and complete full engineering degrees during their military service.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:22:25 GMT
Final punishments doled out to Givati soldiers after mass walkout at Sde Teiman base
The soldier who was on discharge leave was sentenced to 20 days in military prison and will also be removed from combat duty.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:39:12 GMT
Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor
Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:17:32 GMT
MDA paramedic delivers his own baby daughter in ambulance en route to hospital
“As an MDA paramedic, I’ve delivered quite a few babies over the years, but I’d never experienced anything like this,” said Bendaha.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:24:47 GMT
East Jerusalem man detained over alleged social media incitement, support for terrorism
Officers arrested the suspect, a resident of the Sur Bahir neighborhood, on Sunday after an investigation into videos he allegedly posted online.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:09:36 GMT
Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens
The technology shares flight paths among helicopters, planes, and drones, providing real-time warnings and instructions without relying on centralized air traffic control.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:08:11 GMT
Katz assures West Bank leaders IDF Central Command head Bluth has not been dismissed
Katz's clarification followed a statement he made during a live Channel 14 interview on Sunday, in which he called for Bluth to be removed before walking back his claims.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:58:12 GMT
Haredi anti-draft protesters demonstrate against new Ma'alot Tzur enlistment program head- report
According to N12, the protesters arrived in organized transportation, stood outside the new head's home, and distributed pashkevilim (broadsides or posters used by the ultra-Orthodox community).

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:26:35 GMT
Yashar Party activist attacked while attempting to remove Yigal Amir protest sign from bridge
Footage of the incident shows several protesters surrounding and attacking the Yashar Party activist after he tried to take down a sign calling for Yigal Amir's release.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:05:04 GMT
More than a transfer: Ben Lederman becomes part of Kraków’s Jewish soccer heritage
Ben Lederman, who was born in Los Angeles to Israeli expatriates of Polish-Jewish descent, is proof that, in soccer, the most improbable stories sometimes become reality.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:52:32 GMT
Joint List to soon launch without Ra'am, deal in final stages, Hadash-Ta'al leader tells 'Post'
Hadash, Ta'al and Balad are preparing to officially revive the Joint List this week after months of negotiations, with Ra'am remaining outside the alliance for now.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:13:55 GMT
Tel Aviv Vice Mayor Guy Avner challenges NYC Mayor Mamdani to charity boxing event
In a statement to The Jerusalem Post following the publication of his video, Avner said he decided to challenge the NYC mayor to a boxing match because boxing is about facing your opponent directly.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:04:00 GMT
'Pulp Fiction' tops Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary film poll
Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction led the Jerusalem Cinematheque’s 50th anniversary audience poll, with 11 fan favorites set to screen throughout August as part of its “Your Top 10” series.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:21:21 GMT
Papaya Gaming wins temporary stay after $719 million US judgment
Papaya said employees, suppliers, and players would remain unaffected as it places funds under court supervision pending the outcome of its US appeal.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:52:25 GMT
'We are one nation': Jewish, Arab teens build relationships at 'Cooking Peace' culinary camp
Participants said the camp showed them how shared interests, music, and food could create connections despite differences in culture, religion, and background.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:21:58 GMT
IDF kills PIJ commander involved in Oct. 7, holding Rom Braslavski hostage
Mahmoud Fatair, a PIJ commander accused of participating in the October 7 attack and holding Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski, was killed in an IDF strike in Deir al-Balah, the IDF said.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:35:06 GMT
Three Tel Aviv daycare workers indicted over alleged physical abuse of infants, toddlers
The childcare workers allegedly assaulted the children under the care, who were between six months and one-and-a-half years old, treating them as if they were objects.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:22:22 GMT
Shin Bet releases brother of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Zakaria Zubeidi
Jibril Zubeidi, a senior Fatah figure from Jenin and brother of former al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades commander Zakaria Zubeidi, was released after being held in administrative detention since 2023.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:55:33 GMT
High Court questions factual basis of petition against UNRWA restrictions
The petitioners asked the court to strike down the restrictions, arguing that they violated the rights of Palestinians who depend on UNRWA for education, health care and other assistance.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:36:05 GMT
Smotrich demands revote on Gaza reconstruction plan that he backed
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is calling for a new cabinet vote after claiming ministers approved the Peace Council's recommendations based on misleading information.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:08:49 GMT
IDF reservist indicted over stolen IDF rifle, drug ring that supplied soldiers
What began as an investigation into a stolen M16 evolved into a wider probe that uncovered an alleged drug trafficking network and implicated an IDF officer.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:47:28 GMT
MK Kariv warns of emigration 'tsunami' as study shows nearly 270,000 people left Israel since 2023
The study, based on data from the Central Bureau of Statistics, found that over 90,000 Israelis left the country in 2025 for three or more consecutive months. 

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:34:40 GMT
Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7
During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:48:57 GMT
Belgian collector lends rare René Magritte work to Israel Museum during painting restoration
The Castle of the Pyrenees was damaged approximately two months ago when a five-year-old boy visiting the museum with his family pushed a pinecone toward the painting, causing a tear in the canvas.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:17:46 GMT
Seven family members located after suffering heat exhaustion in Nahal Gov area of southern Israel
Volunteers had begun the search earlier in the day, after a woman had contacted emergency services after losing contact with her husband and their six kids.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:11 GMT
Lahav 433 questions figure close to senior Likud circles over alleged concealment of assets
The investigation was conducted jointly by the Lahav 433 National Economic Crime Unit and the Justice Ministry’s insolvency enforcement unit.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:04 GMT
After public clash with IDF, Katz denies announcing Central Command head's dismissal on live TV
Katz said the appointment process for IDF Manpower Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Khalifa to Central Command commander had already been underway for months.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:27:25 GMT
Traffic briefly halted on Highway 1 as vehicle goes up in flames amid record-breaking heatwave
Emergency responders, including the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, arrived on the scene shortly after it began. 

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:09:28 GMT
Liberman urges opposition to focus on Netanyahu government collapse rather than leadership fights
His comments came after Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot stated that leaders of smaller parties in the opposition bloc should not insist on seeking the premiership.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:27:12 GMT
IDF indicts West Bank terrorist for killing of IDF soldier in 2024
Khatib is the head of the Nur Shams Brigade terror organization, according to the IDF, which is the organization responsible for Geto's death.

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