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Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:53:09 GMT
'Every person, path, home bore witness': Nir Oz slams gov't dropping ‘massacre’ from Oct. 7 bill
Notably, 65 members of Kibbutz Nir Oz were murdered by Hamas during the massacre, and another 83 were taken hostage.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 09:26:42 GMT
The faces of hostages and victims persist: A call for justice after October 7
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Despite the return of hostages, Israel still grapples with unanswered questions and the need for justice after the October 7 attack.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:16:30 GMT
Man caught smuggling weapon from West Bank to east Jerusalem days before Ramadan
IDF observation troops and the Aerial Control Center also intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle three M-16 rifles into Israel on Friday, the military announced on Saturday.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:42:37 GMT
Released hostage Arbel Yehoud says she was sexually assaulted 'almost every single day'
In an interview with N12 News, former hostages Ariel Cunio and Arbel Yehoud stated that they were held alone for their captivity, but were allowed to write eachother notes.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:41:44 GMT
Israel-aligned Gazan militia operating in Rafah tunnels, aim to disarm Hamas - report
Abu Shabab, named for their founder, Yasser Abu Shabab, is an anti-Hamas, Israel-aligned resistance group operating within the Gaza Strip. 

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:16:04 GMT
Taly's Travel: Dream Island in Kibbutz Sde Yoav lives up to name from day spa to luxury suites
Dream Island is also a boutique hotel in every sense of the word, featuring only 26 luxurious, well-designed, and indulgent suites, each named after a gemstone.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:20:10 GMT
Grapevine: 'Guilty' by association
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 21:09:23 GMT
Herzog's camp questions Netanyahu’s role in Trump's 'he should be ashamed' comments
On Thursday, in comments to the press, Trump said that Netanyahu should receive a pardon for corruption charges and that Herzog should be "ashamed of himself" for not granting one.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:21:36 GMT
Twenty-year-old man shot dead in Nazareth, Arab sector death toll in Israel hits 48
The Magen David Adom team that responded to the incident was forced to pronounce him dead at the scene. 

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:12:01 GMT
WATCH: Armed Gazans cross Yellow Line, take cover before IDF strike in northern Strip
In addition, IDF also stated it has begun striking Hezbollah terror targets in southern Lebanon on Saturday night, in response to "Hezbollah’s repeated violations of the ceasefire agreement."

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:38:55 GMT
Four-week-old infant in Ashdod died of respiratory failure, Health Ministry says
The Health Ministry investigation revealed that the baby had consumed Nutrilon products from a batch of products recently recalled for containing excessive toxin levels.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:13:52 GMT
What it means to live without security as an Arab citizen in Israel - opinion
Gunfire in broad daylight, soaring murder rates, and collapsing trust in policing reveal how Arab citizens in Israel are being left without basic personal security.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:09:03 GMT
Health Ministry recalls oxygen canisters after deaths of two women raises concerns over toxins
All canisters from the company Salem Yaakov and Sons are to be taken out of service immediately. Other canisters must be checked to ensure they are labeled correctly.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:40:40 GMT
Israel wins historic under-21 MMA gold at European Championships - N12
Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:56:12 GMT
IDF's new mechanical AI robot takes two hours to clean tanks, which soldiers needed 48 hours for
The robot operates autonomously, without soldiers present in dangerous environments and without exposure to chemicals, oils, or extreme heat.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:03:10 GMT
Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
Adam “AJ” Edelman is the first Orthodox Jewish athlete to compete at the Winter Olympics, and now the first Israeli to qualify for the Games in two sports.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:08:49 GMT
Adir Miller's Reset: A midlife crisis comedy falls short of expectations
TV Time: In Reset, Adir Miller explores aging and regrets, but the series fails to live up to the expectations set by his past hits.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:21:20 GMT
Palestinian cars smashed in West Bank altercation after attack on illegal settler farm
According to reports, Palestinians approached an illegal farm established by Jewish settlers on private land in Area B of the West Bank. Police told KAN that dozens of Palestinians attacked the farm.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:35:34 GMT
Unvaccinated child dies of complications from measles disease, 15th death since outbreak started
The Health Ministry's official policy recommends that all children be vaccinated against measles between the ages of 1 and 6 as part of the routine vaccination program.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:12:04 GMT
Former Shin Bet chiefs, officials call out Netanyahu, Zini for 'conspiracies against Ronen Bar'
"We express astonishment at the silence of the head of the Shin Bet, David Zini, in light of the unprecedented slander against former head of the service, Ronen Bar," the published letter said.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:05:54 GMT
Netanyahu faces tight race against Bennett in upcoming elections, new poll finds

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:06:04 GMT
IDF captures aide to terrorist behind 2025 shooting attack which killed three
The captured terrorist, Muhammad Zidan, was a senior figure in the Jenin terrorist network, and involved in financing and advancing acts of terror in Israel.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:21:29 GMT
Over 200 arrested, guns, explosives confiscated, in major Arab crime crackdown by Israel Police
Since the start of the year, police have been conducting operation 'On Target,' consisting of a series of focused raids on known crime forces within the Arab community.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:43:05 GMT
WATCH: 'We have two diamonds here': IDF releases video from hostage rescue operation
The video was composed of body camera footage from Shayetet 13 soldiers who participated in the operation. In it, the two rescued hostages spoke with the soldiers in a helicopter.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:37:13 GMT
Right-wing activists cross into Lebanon to call to renew settlement; IDF detains suspects
The IDF’s account of the incident stated that forces intervened promptly, detained the suspects who crossed the fence, and transferred them to the police. No injuries were reported.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:04:19 GMT
Ireland commits to Israel fixtures despite calling for their expulsion
Ireland and Israel will face each other in September and November 2026, home and away. The FAI had requested in November 2025 that Israel be expelled from UEFA competitions.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:34:31 GMT
Finding his stride: Anthony Lamb emerging as key piece in Hapoel Jerusalem’s title hopes
The NBA-experienced forward previously struggled with efficiency, yet recently delivered one of his most complete performances in Hapoel’s 114-104 overtime victory over Cluj.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:01:44 GMT
Herzog responds to Trump request for Netanyahu pardon: ‘I am president of Israel’
President Isaac Herzog responded to US President Donald Trump's push to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu mid-flight as he returned from a four-day visit to Australia.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:46:47 GMT
Bennett pledges security focus and cost of living cuts in comeback bid campaign
At an event for olim, Bennett discussed his plan to "fix Israel together."

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:19:49 GMT
Netanyahu after Trump meeting: US conditions for Iran must include nuclear weapons, MidEast proxies
He said that although he remains skeptical of any deal with Iran, Trump believes that the conditions for Tehran "may lead them to accept terms that would allow for a good deal."

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