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Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:43:22 GMTSenior rabbi claims comments attacking religious Zionists' IDF service were misinterpreted
"We may encounter people who differ from our way of life, and it is imperative to be careful of any arguments with them regarding our differing views," he stated at a conference for community rabbis.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:16:31 GMTIsraeli authorities, IDF complete talks on Ben-Gurion Airport operations under future missile fire
Military officials said that Israel has developed a unique operational capability that enables precise windows for takeoffs and landings.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:14:07 GMTIDF, Shin Bet kill senior Hamas Oct. 7 commander who held several Gaza hostages captive
Nasman held several former hostages, including Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Ziv and Gali Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, and Omri Miran.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:58:59 GMTIsrael Police arrest man linked with committing serious sexual offenses against his granddaughters
The investigation found substantial evidence that the suspect had sexually assaulted his granddaughters, claiming he did so to "prepare them for adulthood."
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 03:52:47 GMTUS, Iran conflict could force Ben-Gurion Airport to cancel 30 flights daily through summer - report
N12 reported that if seven more American refueling planes were added to Ben-Gurion Airport, bringing the total number to 40, the airport would be forced to cancel 30 flights a day from August 1.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:06:40 GMTIDF nearly strikes right-wing Israeli activists mistaken for terrorists near Syrian border - report
Military observers halted an airstrike moments before it launched to hit five Israeli activists near Mount Hermon after realizing the suspected infiltrators were activists with HaBashan Pioneers.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:29:04 GMTHaredi protests block Jerusalem roads, gather outside A-G's residence, denounce draft dodger arrest
Police deployed across Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh after haredi protesters blocked roads and refused dispersal orders during demonstrations over military conscription.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:01:13 GMTHundreds of haredim protest outside military prison following draft dodger arrest
The arrested hassidic man had earlier arrived at a draft office to arrange an exemption from service before being sentenced to 20 days in prison, according to the report.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:38:50 GMTUpcoming election 'most consequential' in history, Democrats MK Lazimi tells ‘Post’ - interview
Lazimi received the second slot on the Democrats' list after the internal primaries took place, during which more than 97,000 registered members of the party cast their ballots.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:24:38 GMTYoaz Hendel attacks Ben-Gvir: 'Otzma Yehudit has become Jewish weakness'
Although Hendel did not rule out joining a coalition with Otzma Yehudit and Ben-Gvir, he sharply criticized the ministry's performance and Ben-Gvir’s abilities.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:20:33 GMTGal Gadot races to save kidnapped son in first trailer for 'The Runner'
The movie shows Gadot playing Maya, a lawyer in London, who tells her son, Noah, “I’ve got a big day in court today,” and goes for a run after she drops him off at school.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:38:47 GMTRollout of IDF alleged Gaza war crimes probe delayed again, source of delay unclear - exclusive
The source for the delay is unclear, but it appears to be based on pressure from outside the IDF legal division, and possibly outside the IDF itself.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:25:18 GMTIDF kills two PIJ terrorists, one of whom commanded Inbar Hayman's abduction at Nova festival
Hayman was known through her graffiti art as "Pink" and "Raven," which led to the slogan "Free Pink" being used as a call for her release following the massacre.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:50:11 GMTItalian director brings Meir Shalev's novel to screen despite post-Oct. 7 challenges - interview
First, it’s an adaptation of an acclaimed Israeli novel, Meir Shalev’s The Loves of Judith, and adaptations of contemporary literary novels are rare these days.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:45:37 GMTOne person killed, four injured due to partial building collapse in Jerusalem
"We arrived at the scene in large numbers and noticed a number of frightened, injured people coming towards us, and a man trapped among all the rubble in critical condition," MDA paramedics said.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:43:22 GMTBennett meets 30 women's orgs. leaders, pledges policy overhaul for women ahead of elections
He met with the women leaders to help shape the Together Party’s policy on women, which he said would be led by MK Meirav Cohen and Liran Avisar Ben Horin.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:24:23 GMTHaredi leader attacks religious Zionists for fighting in Israeli ‘murder’ wars, PM condemns remarks
Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lando's Degel Hatorah faction of the UTJ Party clashed after the latter's comments, with the PM defending soldiers and the party warning against attacking Torah scholars.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:32:08 GMTFive Higher Education Council members resign over gender-segregation law
According to Israeli media reports, four of the members submitted a joint resignation letter to President Isaac Herzog and Education Minister Yoav Kisch, who serves as chairman of the council.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:26:52 GMTPolice officer indicted after allegations of using confidential databases to harass, extort women
The 15-count indictment filed by the Justice Ministry’s Police Investigation Department names 28-year-old Samer Sheikh of Abu Snan, who served in the traffic division of the police’s Yarkon district.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:11:46 GMTDemocrats announce Knesset slate ahead of elections, MK Lazimi takes second spot after Golan
The left-wing Democrats are one of the core parties in the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the elections, set for October 27.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:41:47 GMTTwo arrested on suspicion of starting devastating Gilad Farm fire in Samaria
The fire damaged dozens of structures and vehicles and led to the injury of several people, including two firefighters.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:18:12 GMTBen-Gvir uses position to politically influence Israel Police, attorney-general warns High Court
“There remain gaps - significant gaps - concerning the core principle of police independence from ministerial influence,” the update from the Attorney-General’s Office reads.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:39:43 GMTMandatory service extension will not solve army manpower crisis, head of IDF personnel warns
Bar Kalifa wrote that the extension of mandatory service approved by the Knesset plenum on Thursday “does not eliminate the need to expand the pool of draftees.”
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:45:42 GMTOver 70 mayors, council leaders file petition against haredi draft exemption law
"Studying Torah is an important value in the Jewish people, but no less important than that is the value of preserving and defending the land," the petition explained.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:39:38 GMTTax Authority employees arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of corruption, accepting bribes
According to the police, the arrested suspects were thought to have granted around NIS 80 million in illegal tax returns in exchange for the bribes.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:51:16 GMTEmployee Union chairman says inspectors will not return to Bnei Brak without security - report
Following the meeting with the mayor, the Tax Authority announced that operations in the city would resume.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:39:56 GMTRodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out
Residents have reported finding droppings near children's beds and even incidents where injured residents needed to be hospitalized for proper treatment.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMTDiski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth
The delegation is part of the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2gether initiative and was made possible through the collaboration of community leaders and volunteers from both Israel and South Africa.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:09:36 GMTMac Tel Aviv claims Super Cup, Hap Tel Aviv beats Beitar
The Super Cup was presented by the League Administration Chairman Erez Kalfon, together with Eldad Maman, a Maccabi Tel Aviv supporter.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:56:05 GMTTransportation Ministry to hold situational assessment amid fears of flight cancellations - report
The Transportation Ministry, Israel Airports Authority, and the Civil Aviation Authority will reportedly discuss the risks of flight cancellations caused by parked refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion.