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Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:44:50 GMT
Grapevine: Vexing logistics
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:49:33 GMT
Court blocks planned Likud vote over disputed primary rules
At the center of the dispute was a set of election rules approved by the Likud Constitution Committee, headed by Katz and supported by Netanyahu.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:49:32 GMT
FM Sa'ar reveals links between Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla at US summit on political terrorism
Sa’ar described the links between radical left-wing political movements in the West and Islamist terrorist organizations, asserting that the ties pose a threat to the values of freedom and democracy.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:54:42 GMT
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
Director Vincent Grashaw found the screenplay for ‘Gangland’ online, then worked with Native American advisers and actors to bring its fictional reservation to life.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:53:42 GMT
Israeli movies balance excitement, sorrow, and war at Jerusalem Film Festival
Through heartbreaking documentaries and dramas, Israeli movies explore the war and the future.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:37:52 GMT
Math teacher arrested over alleged sexual offenses against student
The suspect’s attorney said the alleged contact was consensual, while the court extended the teacher’s detention and barred publication of his name.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:59:07 GMT
Tel Aviv pediatrician charged with indecent acts against clinic employee
According to the indictment, the doctor repeatedly closed his office door, pulled the employee toward an examination table, and continued despite her resistance.

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:28:01 GMT
IDF detains Israeli civilians who crossed into Syria, others who attempted to breach border
The IDF noted that it has identified a recent increase in illegal border crossing attempts into Syria, both successful and unsuccessful.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:02:49 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23
What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:57:02 GMT
Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
According to Israir, this was the third incident of its kind at the airport, and no investigation had been conducted into any of the cases.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:52:40 GMT
US tells Israel it will send dozens more refueling planes amid Ben-Gurion crowding crisis - report
According to Israeli officials, the US military prefers having the refueling planes operate from Ben-Gurion Airport as it is less exposed to Iranian attacks than other bases in the region.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:22:48 GMT
Tax Authority will immediately stop war damage claims until Bnei Brak mayor condemns mob attacks
According to the letter, Tax Authority employees were violently assaulted by a mob numbering in the hundreds on the afternoon of July 16 while carrying out enforcement activities in the city.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:47:15 GMT
Suspected car ramming at checkpoint near Hebron, IDF searching for perpetrator
A driver reportedly attempted to run over police officers operating at a planned checkpoint, and the fled into the West Bank.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:52:32 GMT
Why Gadi Eisenkot is rejecting the haredi political embrace that once helped Netanyahu win
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yitzhak Yosef’s embrace – and Eisenkot's effort to distance himself from it – reflects Israel's shifting political landscape.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:49:09 GMT
Grapevine July 17, 2026: Birds of a feather
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:46:19 GMT
Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack
The indictment charges the terrorist with intentionally causing death while acting in concert, which is equivalent to being charged with murder.

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 23:01:13 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 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.

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