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Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:17:37 GMT
Wizz Air flight to Tel Aviv delayed after passenger asks to leave prior to takeoff
Footage posted on social media showed Israeli passengers standing inside the aircraft as police officers climbed the stairs toward the entrance.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:30:19 GMT
Terror infiltration warning in Ofarim lifted after suspected car thief arrested
According to the IDF, a suspected car thief broke through the checkpoint while attempting to flee security forces before exiting the vehicle and being apprehended while trying to escape on foot.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:18:57 GMT
Grapevine: Jerusalem remembers Peres
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:13:19 GMT
Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees
The rehabilitated trees will eventually be displayed to the public at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens in Givat Ram and at KKL-JNF's Eshtaol Nursery.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:16:22 GMT
Former Beitar Jerusalem player Shimon Chernocha dies at age 78
"He was always a listening ear, knew how to give the combative advice to the team," said former player Aviram Brokhian. "Every player on the team loved him."

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:09:44 GMT
What to watch this week: 'Operation Thunderbolt,' 'Jurassic Park,' and Israeli classics
TV TIME: This summer’s watchlist includes "Operation Thunderbolt," "Turn Left at the End of the World," dinosaur blockbusters, a grittier "Little House" reboot, and classic musicals.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:09:22 GMT
Three Israelis arrested for transporting Palestinians accused of illegally entering country
The arrests all occured on major Israeli highways as the drivers were transporting the Palestinians.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 03:00:44 GMT
Lion cubs find new home in South African shelter, drawing attention to illegal wildlife trade
Ben Tzur and Uri are two of six lion cubs rescued in 2025 after being illegally smuggled into Israel and later found in the Palestinian Authority.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:48:30 GMT
Cut discovered in Kibbutz Zikim fence, IDF says no threat detected following search
Following the discovery of the cut, Kibbutz Zikim informed residents that military forces and security teams would conduct searches of the streets, according to Walla.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 22:05:00 GMT
Colombia, Israel look to expand cooperation as Sa'ar meets Colombian VP, senior officials
“You designated 2026 as a year for expanding its ties with Latin America,” Colombian Vice President José Manuel Restrepo said during the meeting.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:02:15 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: August 7-13
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Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:16:07 GMT
International, Israeli carriers set to expand Tel Aviv routes - report
Among the airlines expected to return to Ben-Gurion Airport are United Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa, while Israeli carrier Israir aims to launch a Tel Aviv- New York route.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:25:41 GMT
Hamas sees demilitarization talks as strategy to 'trap Israel,' Zini warns security cabinet
Speaking during a security cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Zini said Hamas believes it should have pursued the demilitarization agreement with the Board of Peace in order to "trap Israel."

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:27:00 GMT
Gerrer Rebbe, anti-Zionist Satmar billionaire discussed ICJ action against Israel over haredi draft
In footage released by Channel 13, another participant in the meeting, Emet LeYaakov chairman Israel Gafner, can be heard comparing Israel to North Korea.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:15:05 GMT
Palestinians allegedly smuggle ATVs into Gaza as IDF says it will examine border security
After Palestinians showcased new ATVs in Deir al-Balah, the IDF opened an investigation into how the vehicles allegedly entered the Gaza Strip.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:44:30 GMT
Nukhba terrorist who participated in Oct. 7 arrested while driving humanitarian aid truck
According to the reports, security forces stated that the terrorist had been collecting aid from the private sector, meaning that a private vendor had purchased it.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:20:23 GMT
Israeli strikes in Syria are threat to stability, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims
Fidan also condemned Israel's attacks in Gaza, saying that they "have once again shown that Netanyahu does not want peace," and in the West Bank, calling them "acts of terror."

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:42:55 GMT
Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say
Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:36:39 GMT
Sohlberg ruling to stop announcing voters' names 'restores respect,' says former deputy A-G
Blass said the ruling also addressed polling stations located in sensitive facilities, where reporting a voter’s presence could reveal additional personal information.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:27:30 GMT
Israel adds four more medals at Jiu-Jitsu Worlds
Israel's jiu-jitsu team capped the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi with four more podium finishes, leaving the team in second place in overall medal standings.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:53:56 GMT
Israel’s next big hope: Maayan Gorin aiming high with U18 National Team
Teen point guard discusses representing Israel, her move to one of Canada's top basketball academies, and her dream of getting back to Division A before pursuing a college career and WNBA.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:50:33 GMT
Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to replace Iranian regime - report
The officials are the head of the Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate, who entered the position in December, and the head of the agency’s Iran division. Neither official was named in the report.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:29:11 GMT
Former Mossad official urges forceful Lebanon strikes against Hezbollah, warns against all-out war
Oded Eilam told 103FM on Thursday that Israel should strike any Hezbollah activity in southern Lebanon without restrictions, while avoiding a return to all-out war.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:48:03 GMT
Five people injured in three-way car accident on Highway 508 in West Bank
Paramedics on the scene provided treatment to the victims, including three who had been seriously injured.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:10:00 GMT
Eldar Dayan's body found near Petah Tikva after three weeks of searching, police confirm
Dayan’s family said it learned that a body had been found through media reports rather than directly from police.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:32:28 GMT
Israel may suffer from same missile shortage as US, giving Iran leverage, fmr. Navy head Marom says
Marom expressed concern that Israel may ultimately have to strike Iran on its own because Washington is unwilling to act while Tehran exploits the delay to advance its nuclear and missile programs.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:02:51 GMT
US Air Force begins relocating refueling aircraft ahead of Ben-Gurion's busiest month - report
The move comes after Transportation Minister Miri Regev pressed Israeli security officials to clear the refueling aircraft from the airport in order to ensure normal operations.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:37:23 GMT
Several fires reported throughout West Bank settlements, highways
A fire that started in an open area near Beit Dror is spreading toward the settlement, as firefighters work to contain the blaze.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:14:28 GMT
Israel launches program to recruit North American Jewish teachers
The new initiative will streamline licensing, job placement, and aliyah for North American Jewish educators seeking to teach in Israel.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:55:26 GMT
Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency
The Tel Aviv District Attorney’s Office charged Amshukov with contact with a foreign agent and 16 counts of providing information that could benefit the enemy.

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