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Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:04:32 GMTTwo terrorists convicted of 2024 Jerusalem car ramming attack sentenced to 28 years in prison
The two were convicted of four counts of attempted murder in the context of a terrorist act and related offenses, following a combined attack involving a car ramming and an attempted shooting.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:31:12 GMTThree shot dead in Shfaram as Arab society murder toll reaches eight since start of 2026
According to figures released Wednesday morning by Abraham Initiatives, eight Arab citizens have been killed since the start of the year. Seven of the victims were shot to death.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:32:39 GMTLawmakers raise alarm over police treatment of Ethiopian community
During the session, Blue and White faction chair MK Pnina Tamano-Shata described the harassment and discrimination experienced by young members of the community at the hands of police officers.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:43:06 GMT Netanyahu secures overwhelming Likud support, internal poll shows
When asked who is best suited to lead Likud in the next national election, 80.4% of respondents chose Netanyahu. Other senior party figures received significantly lower levels of support.
Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:06:57 GMTNetanyahu: 'I feel a deep pain' after bus in Jerusalem runs over, kills haredi protestor
A 14-year-old haredi boy was killed in Jerusalem, prompting statements from Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Herzog, and ministers calling for a thorough police investigation.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:12:54 GMTMaccabi Haifa displays misogynistic banner during derby soccer match with Hapoel Haifa
The banner showed an offensive, violent, and misogynistic picture of a female fan with the Hapoel Haifa shirt, and caused widespread criticism.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:57:59 GMTMaccabi Haifa wins north soccer derby against Hapoel Haifa 2-0
It may not have been one of the Haifa derbies that will go down in the annals of history, but it did offer some sense of closure for Maccabi after what went down last May.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:59:47 GMTNew Jordan security fence could be done in early 2028
In November 2024, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he had won a years-long battle to get authority to build a new high-tech border fence with Jordan to block smuggling.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:21:23 GMTOnly one third of Israeli Arabs feel safe in Israel - poll
Approximately three-quarters of Jewish respondents said they believe it is safer for Jews to live in Israel than abroad, while Arab respondents were split.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:12:40 GMTIsraeli aid, development groups see 40% drop in international partnerships following Gaza war
Around 60% have also reported that their ability to raise funds has been negatively affected since the outbreak of the war in Gaza.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:09:45 GMTHeritage Minister Eliyahu to visit North Macedonia as gov't guest to strengthen diplomatic ties
The potential cooperation between the two countries and Eliyahu's visit will emphasize "shared values and respect for religious and cultural heritage."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:13:32 GMTAfrican Union calls on Israel to revoke Somaliland recognition amid Sa'ar visit
"The (AU) Council strongly condemns, in the strongest terms, the unilateral recognition of the so-called 'Republic of Somaliland' by Israel," it said in a post on X after a ministerial meeting.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:29 GMTIDF, Border Police break up terror gathering at West Bank university
The forces responded with "precise fire" and further riot dispersal means against the inciting individuals.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:58:45 GMTIsraeli protest leaders to join forces with Democrats in next election, Yair Golan announces
Golan confirmed that the new party members will be Moshe Radman, Moran Michel, Danny Elgarat, Hadas Ragolsky, Gaby Lasky, Ami Dror, Lee Hoffman, Kati Piasecki, Rotem Sivan, and Tomer Avital.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:47:53 GMT'We'll bring her back': Netanyahu vows personal involvement in case of missing girl Haymanut Kasau
Kasau, nine years old at the time of her disappearance, has been missing since February 2024. “I will personally take up the matter. We will bring her back,” Netanyahu told the family in the meeting.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:16:47 GMTBus driver rams into ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem, 14-year-old killed
Thousands of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters gathered in Israel's capital on Tuesday evening • Driver arrested after killing one, injuring three others • Shas: "Haredi blood is not cheap."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:30:03 GMT'Remove Netanyahu': MK Odeh calls all Arab parties to unite before elections
“I call on all Arab parties: let us unite, all of us. Let us bring 17 mandates,” MK Ayman Odeh said.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:37:52 GMTPress watchdog: Israel still blocking independent foreign reporting in Gaza despite ceasefire
The Foreign Press Association said the government had failed to present any plan that would allow journalists to operate independently in Gaza or work alongside Palestinian reporters.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:28:42 GMTWest Bank group lashes out at Smotrich over banks’ handling of foreign sanctions
HaShomer Yosh says a Bank of Israel directive provides lenders with legal cover to restrict services for Israelis targeted by overseas measures, and calls for government action.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:21:33 GMTIDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in south Lebanon in response to 'continued ceasefire violations'
According to the IDF, the strike came in response to "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:18:49 GMTGov't failed on hospital defense even after Iran missile hit Beersheba
The Soroka Hospital strike, injuring 80, should have "caused the government to tremble," the comptroller's report found.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:05:50 GMTIsrael unprepared for war: One-third of population lacks shelter access, state audit reveals
The comptroller's ninth report on the Israel-Hamas war found that approximately 3.2 million Israeli lacked access to standard protective spaces.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:42:40 GMTIDF's 500th Armored Brigade to be re-established mid-2026, fully operational by end of 2027
Disbanded in 2003, the 500th Armored Brigade is set to return under Southern Command, restoring a unit once linked to IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:31:29 GMTAt the crossroads of Holocaust remembrance
A conversation with Dr. Yael Richler-Friedman, pedagogical director of Yad Vashem’s International Institute for Holocaust Education
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:29:39 GMTAyalim’s Halutz 33 unveils packed January lineup to boost culture in Beersheba
The Old City venue will host Shem-Tov Levi, Rona Kenan, Yehali Sobol and more throughout January 2026, as part of Ayalim’s push to strengthen cultural life in the Negev.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:24:20 GMTNetanyahu trial: PM rejects claims of family influence in Case 4000
The confrontation unfolded during the 68th day of Netanyahu’s testimony in his criminal trial, as the prosecution advanced one of its central contentions in Case 4000, or the Bezeq-Walla affair.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:58:22 GMTIn first visit, Sa'ar says Somaliland 'not a virtual state' in jab at Palestinian state recognition
Sa'ar is the first Israeli official to visit Somaliland since Jerusalem recognized its independence on December 26.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 11:38:22 GMTNetanyahu: Rafah crossing to stay closed until final hostage Ran Gvili’s remains returned - KAN
"This is our duty," Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said earlier. "Hamas can and must return Gvili to Israel."
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:48:15 GMTFormer Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi speaks on rebuilding life after losing his family, Hamas captivity
Sharabi told the radio station that he misses the everyday moments he once shared with his daughters, who were killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023.
Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:47:50 GMTIDF Golani soldier injured in southern Gaza in second 'operational accident' in 24 hours
The soldier was injured after falling from a building in the Gaza Strip, according to Army Radio's military correspondent, Doron Kadosh.