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Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:28:03 GMTWATCH: Seventeen haredi protesters arrested during anti-draft protests in Jerusalem, Tel Hashomer
Protesters attempted to block vehicles while lying in the road, addressing officers deployed at the scene with "hateful chants."
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:08:27 GMTBennett announces former gov’t CEOs as first two members to join party list ahead of elections
Keren Terner had served as director-general of the Communications Ministry, and Liran Avisar Ben Horin served as director-general of both the Finance and Transportation Ministries.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:44:08 GMTHigh Court allows broader anti-war protests over weekend, criticizes state over repeated delays
The ruling followed a procedurally fraught stretch in which the state repeatedly sought additional time and drew open judicial criticism.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:20:07 GMTGovernment to High Court: Bid to force Ben-Gvir’s dismissal unlawfully invades PM’s authority
The response comes ahead of Wednesday’s hearing in the closely watched case over Ben-Gvir’s alleged unlawful involvement in police matters.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:43:15 GMTIDF confiscates 200 pipe bombs, numerous IEDs from weapons manufacturing lab in West Bank
It added that the laboratory had been in operation since before the start of the military's counterterrorism operations in the region.
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:17:11 GMTGal Hirsch faces backlash over Independence Day torch-lighting amid tax fraud trial
The prosecution filed charges against Hirsch and three other individuals in October 2021 for tax offenses in the "Defensive Shield" case.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:13:46 GMTIDF soldier severely injured in operational accident in Gaza
The soldier was evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment, and his family has been notified of the incident.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:18:16 GMTWATCH: Netanyahu says that Israel's campaign in Iran is 'not over yet'
“The Iranian regime is begging for a ceasefire; there are internal conflicts among the leadership there," he said.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:15:26 GMTIran installing roadblocks in front of buried nuclear facility entrances - report
The Institute for Science and International Security analyzed high-resolution satellite imagery captured over the entrances to Iran's underground Isfahan nuclear facility.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:12:44 GMTNorthern Israel hit with barrage of Hezbollah rockets, drones, one building damaged
Magen David Adom teams responded to reports of minor damage to a building in Shlomi after five drones entered Israeli airspace.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:31:31 GMTTel Aviv kindergarten director and husband arrested for sexual offenses against children
Israeli police have arrested a Tel Aviv couple on suspicion of child sexual abuse at their unlicensed kindergarten, following multiple complaints from concerned parents.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:16:35 GMTBeersheba Family Court approves Iris Haim to use sperm of slain hostage son to have child
Iris Haim submitted the request several months ago - and argued that her son, Yotam Haim “saw bringing children into the world as the fulfillment of a significant personal dream."
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:55:51 GMTSeveral airlines to reinstate flights to Israel in coming weeks
Greek carrier Blue Bird, set to resume flights on Sunday, will be the first foreign carrier to return to Israel since the skies largely closed following the start of Operation Roaring Lion.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:16:06 GMTFormer Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski faces online attacks after criticizing Gal Hirsch
Former hostage Rom Braslavski wrote on social media that the choice to have Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch light a torch at the Independence Day ceremony is “a slap in the face” to hostage families.
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:25:23 GMTRahat resident indicted for smuggling goods into Gaza Strip, aiding enemy during wartime
The indictment, which was filed by attorneys at the Southern District Attorney's Office, indicated that 34-year-old Nasser Mustafa smuggled products in coordination with an IDF reserve officer.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:21 GMTStreaming services unveil Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 programming
A highlight of this programming will be a new HOT edition of Zikaron BaSalon (Hebrew for “Remembrance in the Living Room”), an intimate project in which Holocaust survivors recount their stories.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:43:01 GMT‘Harry Potter’ returns in HBO series, and other comforting television options
TV Time: While some will be interested in the details of how the show was made, many more will tune in to get an idea of whether it is worth watching the series.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:58:24 GMTWATCH: Rocket hits parking lot in Safed as Hezbollah keeps firing at northern Israel
The IDF confirmed that the incident in Safed was due to a direct hit and not due to shrapnel, as it was originally believed. More than 30 rockets were fired on Friday against northern Israel.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:26:45 GMTIsrael expels Spain from US's CMCC in Kiryat Gat over 'obsessive anti-Israel bias'
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar noted that the move was carried out in coordination with the United States.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:34 GMTSmotrich: 'Establishing settlements destroys idea of Palestinian state in our heartland'
Smotrich's comments came at a ceremony celebrating the establishment of a new settlement, called Maoz Tzur, in the Binyamin region of the West Bank.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:59:16 GMTJerusalem-born producer teams with Scorsese on TV series 'The Saints'
It was Leshem, who has lived in the US for years, who came up with the idea for a television show that presents the lives of Christian saints by humanizing them.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:01:44 GMTIndictment filed against Jerusalem resident for spying on behalf of Iran, contacting foreign agent
According to the indictment, despite realizing that the individual he was in contact with was working on behalf of Iran, Lachovitz continued to work with them.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:45 GMTOpposition bloc continues to hold 61 seat majority as Bennett's party gains on Likud - poll
Responding to the poll, Opposition leader Yair Lapid said the results show that “reality is stronger than all attempts at brainwashing.”
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:26:43 GMTArgentina’s Milei to light torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony
Argentina President Javier Milei will light a torch at Israel’s 78th Independence Day ceremony, with Regev citing his strong support for Israel and fight against antisemitism.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:53:17 GMTIn Yes!, Israeli director Nadav Lapid skewers his country’s ‘moral abyss’ after Oct. 7
Lapid is aware that his satirical film will be a bitter pill for many Diaspora Jews to swallow, but he has never shied away from his own convictions.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:47:28 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague playoffs while Maccabi prays for spot
Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated Fenerbahce 95-80 as the Reds closed in on clinching a playoff spot with a record of 22-13. Meanwhile, a crucial contest awaits Maccabi as its aspirations are questioned.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:24:24 GMTBack on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’
The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:11:28 GMTIsraeli pride: Peretz lifts Southampton over Arsenal and into Wembley spotlight
Peretz, who moved from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Bayern Munich and then to Hamburg, has made a number of spectacular saves against Arsenal's young guns, helping the Gunners reach high standings.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:59:12 GMT‘Sold us illusions’: Opposition accuses Netanyahu of failing war goals, backs Lebanon talks
Opposition leaders accused Netanyahu of failing to meet war goals after the Iran ceasefire, while some backed talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament.
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:50:27 GMTWith Iran ceasefire set, IDF chief declares Hezbollah main front
Zamir said that "Iran from before the war is not the same as Iran now," adding "now it is much weaker."