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Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:47:35 GMT
Young man's severed head discovered by youth counselor near a highway in central Israel
Police found a letter at the scene, left behind by a 22-year-old young man known to the mental health system.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:44:06 GMT
IDF locates Hezbollah position that wounded IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin in Second Lebanon War
Soldiers operating in the field discovered several rockets belonging to Hezbollah, alongside a launcher aimed at the wadi. 

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:06:40 GMT
Amidror warns Israel must innovate to prepare for next war after drone defense ‘failure’
Speaking at a conference in Jerusalem, Amidror said technological superiority has driven recent IDF achievements but warned that every victory must be followed by preparations for the next conflict.

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:51:49 GMT
Smotrich deserves 'at least 15 seats' for West Bank actions, former justice minister claims
Ramon made the comments on the Gatekeeper podcast with journalist Nissim Sofer during a discussion about the political system and the electoral landscape.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:12:13 GMT
Man stabbed to death in Jerusalem's Nahlaot after Jaffa shooting, Haifa stabbing
Earlier on Saturday, a man in his 30s was critically injured after a shooting on Jerusalem Boulevard in Jaffa, according to Ynet News. 

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:50:12 GMT
MK Dan Illouz expected to announce he is leaving Likud - report
In June, Illouz told the Post that the haredi parties "can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel," saying that the coalition should sever ties with them.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:17:38 GMT
Prosecutors indict Beersheba man, 28, for attempted attack on former MK Mossi Raz
Prosecutors say Asaf Israel Arye prepared a knife and pepper spray, traveled to Raz’s home and later sought the address of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:14:13 GMT
Four settlers who attacked CNN crew in West Bank arrested by Israel Police
The CNN crew was in Sinjil covering the one-year anniversary of Saif Musallet's death, a Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in July 2025.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:45:56 GMT
Reporter's Notebook: Northern Israel slowly returns to life amid ceasefire with Hezbollah
Tourism in northern Israel is on the mend as the ceasefire with Hezbollah continues.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:39:22 GMT
Haredi protesters rally outside Jerusalem cafe open on Shabbat
Hundreds of Jerusalem residents gathered in support of Cafe Basimta as police removed two protesters near the entrance.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:53:00 GMT
'Crazy, moving': Noga Erez documentary charts music star's rise through tragedy and triumph
The movie, most of which is in Hebrew, takes a fly-on-the-wall approach, chronicling their lives and mixing different styles to create a portrait of the duo that will be entertaining and interesting

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:31:01 GMT
Hand grenade detonates at luxury residential complex in north Tel Aviv
Authorities believe the overnight grenade blast at a north Tel Aviv luxury complex was criminally motivated, though the target remains unclear.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:23:22 GMT
MDA volunteers arrested following allegations of drugging drinks, rape
Police launched an investigation after a woman accused two fellow MDA volunteers of drugging her drinks and raping her following a social event in Beit Shemesh.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:46:41 GMT
Netanyahu's office blasts 'fake news' over adviser Yossi Basad's exit
Rejecting reports of a dismissal, the Prime Minister's Office said Basad's departure was unrelated to any specific incident and stemmed from personal reasons.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:48:58 GMT
IDF holds redesigned Arrowhead agility competition for combat soldiers, special units
Troops from the Paratroopers Brigade, Givati Brigade, Golani Brigade, Nahal Brigade, Kfir Brigade, Lotar Unit, and Refaim Unit competed in multiple events, including running, shooting, and Krav Maga.

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 03:50:17 GMT
Israel to approve West Bank settlement road budget worth over NIS 1 billion
The plan will include the construction of new roads and improvements to existing ones, the ministry stated, adding that any new settlements approved in the future will be included in the plan.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:20:07 GMT
Israeli, Egyptian senior officers discuss Gaza in Cairo meeting - report
Sources familiar with the details said the meetings were part of a “strategic dialogue” focusing on the two countries' common interests in the region. 

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:53:19 GMT
Two injured in light aircraft crash at Ein Vered airfield
A man in his 50s suffered moderate injuries to his head and limbs, the second occupant was lightly injured, and both were evacuated to Meir Medical Center in Kfar Saba

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:02:52 GMT
IDF killed 12 terrorists in Gaza, including senior Hamas figures, Oct. 7 perpetrators
The IDF said it killed 12 terrorists in Gaza in recent days, including Hamas commanders and the head of a Nukhba cell that raided Camp Re’im on Oct. 7.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:54:21 GMT
Bardugo admits discussing alleged Shin Bet leaks to Channel 12 in private meeting with Zini
A Channel 14 commentator revealed in an interview that he had a meeting with Zini regarding the ministers' demand to investigate an alleged leak to another channel.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:36:42 GMT
WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen who accidentally entered Palestinian territory
Israeli citizens are strictly prohibited from entering Area A; police emphasized in their statement following the event that entering Area A is extremely dangerous and can be life-threatening. 

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:06:48 GMT
Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested
According to the Shin Bet, they planned to carry out an attack at a police station in the south and were arrested at an advanced stage of planning when they were equipped with weapons.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:02:56 GMT
Police foil terror plot targeting Beersheba police, central bus stations, four arrested
According to the Shin Bet, they planned to carry out an attack at a police station in the south and were arrested at an advanced stage of planning when they were equipped with weapons.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:29:58 GMT
Police uncover massive weapons cache in Druze village, complete longstanding investigations
The suspect, a 22-year-old resident of Kfar Yarka, was arrested and taken to the local police station for questioning, after which he was detained. 

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:26:17 GMT
Likud weighs reserving slot for Smotrich as RZP risks falling below electoral threshold
Senior Likud figures are discussing whether bringing Bezalel Smotrich onto the party's slate could help preserve religious-Zionist support if his party struggles to clear the electoral threshold.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:28:18 GMT
Four injured in Tayibe apartment fire, including mother, children
Fire and rescue crews launched a large-scale operation after reports that people were trapped in a residential building in Tayibe.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:15:10 GMT
Natural Intelligence marketing firm wins Dun award for advancing women in Israeli high-tech sector
Shila Zabro Weiss, Senior Director at Dun's 100, said the model NI developed demonstrates “how gender diversity is managed as a driver of business growth rather than as an isolated initiative."

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:46:21 GMT
Yashar overtakes Likud, Netanyahu as Zionist opposition bloc nears 61-seat majority - poll
Additionally, the new party led by Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel failed to cross the electoral threshold, but pulled voters from Religious Zionist Party, knocking them from five seats to four.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:23:40 GMT
Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach
Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:22:35 GMT
Over four years later: Leviev family drops criminal complaint against 'Tindler Swindler'
The agreement was submitted for approval to the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court after more than four years of legal proceedings.

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