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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:59:56 GMTGov't to discuss moving funds for Arab sector development to Shin Bet, causing backlash
If the government approves the reallocation of funds, it would signal a shift of priorities away from growing Arab society and towards increased law enforcement and intelligence.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:57:35 GMT'Know your place': Gotliv calls for IDF chief Zamir's dismissal after his criticism of draft law
“The chief of staff should be the number one soldier and nothing else,” Shekalim said. “He is not supposed to be a lawmaker, and he is not supposed to set policy."
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:39:19 GMTNetanyahu seeking electoral stalemate, new elections to stay in power, former adviser says
Former adviser to the prime minister, Aviv Bushinsky, said Netanyahu would try to preserve a political deadlock and keep the change bloc from reaching 61 seats.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:30 GMTKatz requests Herzog formally pardon, erase Elor Azaria's criminal record
The IDF's position, Katz wrote, is contrary to his, and is that Azaria's request should not be honored.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:12:33 GMTFive arrested after 100 Hasidim enter Palestinian village of Kifl Haris to visit graves
The Hasidim, followers of convicted sex offender Eliezer Berland, claim that Palestinian residents threw stones at them, injuring two.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:58:23 GMTAI explains: Why wasn't Clavicular arrested upon entry to Israel after singing 'Heil Hitler?'
US influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, sparked controversy after visiting Israel, visiting Tel Aviv clubs, and speaking with PM adviser Topaz Luk.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:49:42 GMTHealth Ministry report reveals long wait times for MRI, surgeries at hospitals and clinics
Health insurance provider, area of residence, and the hospital where they are treated are all factors in how long a patient waits for care.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 06:43:52 GMTPolice arrest 14 connected to West Bank smuggling network
The investigation found that an Israeli citizen, working with several Palestinians, allegedly smuggled millions of shekels worth of dual-use materials into the West Bank.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:58:04 GMTProtesters block Jerusalem roads, target light rail construction site
Police used crowd dispersal measures after protesters blocked roads near Jerusalem’s Bar Ilan Street and refused orders to leave.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:55:40 GMTKeren Hayesod appoints Ambassador Eli Vered Hazan as next World Chairman
Hazan is set to succeed Sam Grundwerg, leader of Keren Hayesod over the past eight years.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:46:17 GMTShooting at Japanika restaraunt marks fourth branch targeted in string of attacks
A preliminary investigation by the police suggested that the incident is criminal in nature, the latest in an ongoing string of attacks stemming from a dispute between criminals.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:34:27 GMTIDF detains Israeli civilians in Golan Heights who attempted to cross into Syria
On July 5, about 100 such activists crossed into the Syrian side of Mount Hermon and were subsequently detained by the IDF.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:12:23 GMTGetting to the heart of the Ro Khanna incident - analysis
Israel must avoid falling into the trap of future visitors who may seek to set up IDF soldiers for a fall so as to embarrass the country in the global sphere.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:56:38 GMTCaptain Belaga focused on leading Israel’s basketball U20s at Euros - interview
Alongside Belaga, the U20 team features other talented players, such as Oren Sahar and Yaron Goldman.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:49:18 GMTKnesset passes contentious haredi-backed bill to enshrine Torah study in Israel's Basic Law
The haredi-backed Basic Law passed its final Knesset votes after weeks of coalition tensions and warnings that it could encourage draft evasion.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:45:36 GMTCelebrating silver: Blue-and-white U20 women finish as European runner-up
Ayala Oren helped cut the gap, but France center Sarah Cisse dominated the paint during that stretch to give her side a 44-31 advantage at halftime.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:57:00 GMTIsraeli citizen killed in Europe's Alps from fall near Swiss-Italian border
The reports cited the Druze town of Hurfeish, which announced the death of a 32-year-old resident, Alam Fares, "with great sorrow and a heavy heart."
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:28:45 GMTOpposition vows to repeal coalition's legislative blitz after elections, pledges to 'repair Israel'
Democrats Party leader Yair Golan said that “the 25th Knesset will be remembered as the most extreme, divisive, and destructive Knesset in the history of the State of Israel.”
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:55:24 GMTGov't tries to speed up US-Israel MoU talks as clock runs down on current Congress
If Israel wants to receive certain military items in 2039, the deal and parameters for those items must be agreed upon several years in advance.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:02:00 GMTHigh Court signals petitions against Karhi broadcasting reform may be premature
A separate petition filed by Yesh Atid MKs Shelly Tal Meron and Yorai Lahav-Hertzanu is expected to be heard separately.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:12:06 GMT'Talk about the good I'm doing': Clavicular leaves interview after asked about antisemitic incident
Everyone is talking about what we are doing that is good, so for you to start the interview in a negative manner doesn't really make sense," he told Channel 13's Bar Shem-Ur during an interview.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:58:03 GMTIsraeli surgeon disinvited from remote appearance at Lebanese medical conference after complaints
Under Lebanese law, it is illegal for Lebanese individuals to communicate or have contact with Israelis under the 1955 Anti-Israel Boycott Law and the Lebanese Penal Code.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:48:59 GMTRecord-breaking Israeli soccer star Khalaili transfer canceled after failed test, Inter announces
"We had negotiated the acquisition of Khalaili, who failed the medical examinations, as communicated to us by CONI," Inter Milan president Giuseppe Marotta announced.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:36:42 GMTIDF chief Zamir clashes with Netanyahu, Katz over bill exempting haredi draft dodgers from arrests
In a sharply worded letter, Zamir said the haredi exemption law would harm recruitment and create serious security risks for the IDF.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:14:31 GMTWATCH: Firefighters battle blaze at Ashdod high-rise commercial building
No injuries have been reported, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority stated, noting that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:47:40 GMT‘Direct danger to Israel’s health’: Medical schools deans fight bill pushing for gender segregation
The proposed bill “is a direct danger to the health of the citizens of Israel,” the deans wrote in a public letter shared on Monday.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:38:18 GMTHigh Court questions yeshiva tax-benefits petition after state policy change
The state representative said that although the tax benefit was formally granted to donors, it nevertheless constituted indirect support by the state.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:52:36 GMTNefesh B'Nefesh launches fellowship to strengthen Israel education in North American schools
The inaugural cohort brings 12 Jewish educators to Israel for a yearlong program focused on teaching Zionism, Jewish identity and Israel.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:25:01 GMTChaos within Likud: Primary battle deepens as party court questions leadership's conduct - analysis
The legal dispute comes as Likud leaders remain deadlocked over the party's primary rules despite days of negotiations involving Netanyahu, Katz, Bitan and other senior party figures.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:13:36 GMTLikud panel expands Netanyahu’s control over party list to reserve eight slots ahead of primaries
Netanyahu reportedly has held several meetings with Katz ahead of the vote, seeking to bridge disagreements over the primary system.