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Sun, 03 May 2026 11:09:28 GMT
Police arrest 12-year-old for bringing weapons to school, alleged intent to harm others
In an interview with 103FM’s Nissim Mishal and Anat Davidov, the school’s principal, Amir Les, added that the suspect had been released the same day, but “ won't be returning to the school at all."

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:17:16 GMT
Israel cancels Lag Ba’omer Meron pilgrimage after Home Front Command warnings
Officials first considered a sharply reduced symbolic event before approving a broader format that would have allowed gatherings of up to 1,500 people in each compound.

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:13:09 GMT
Recruitment day for several ultra-Orthodox military tracks opens across Israel
The units being recruited for, Hetz Company, Netzah Yehuda Battalion, and Hasmonaim Brigade, have all operated across multiple fronts throughout the ongoing war.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:39:58 GMT
Police officials criticized for attending Ben-Gvir's birthday party
During the party, the minister’s wife, Ayala Ben-Gvir, presented him with a cake decorated with a drawing of a hanging noose.

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:35:29 GMT
Major Israeli gang leader arrested in Thailand, expected to be extradited to Israel
Arviv left Israel several months ago and had reportedly been in Thailand for about three months, amid ongoing speculation about his whereabouts.

Sun, 03 May 2026 02:57:01 GMT
IDF, Border Police raid illegal weapons production site in Nablus
Israeli forces found a lathe used to make weapons, and a slew of illegal firearms, including an M16 rifle, a pistol, and a shotgun.

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:27:22 GMT
Security cabinet to discuss renewed Gaza fighting after Hamas responds to BoP plan - report
A source familiar with the matter told KAN News that Israel is looking to see concrete steps taken toward the disarmament of Hamas and the installation of the new technocratic government.

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:31:55 GMT
High Court: Ben-Gvir cannot bar police, prison officials from Knesset oversight hearings
The court also determined that a minister’s personal attendance does not replace the need for professional officials to answer lawmakers’ questions.

Sat, 02 May 2026 21:36:44 GMT
How the ‘Soul of a Nation’ documentary helps defend Israel
Soul of a Nation dismantles anti-Israel propaganda by doing something far more disarming: telling the truth about Israel as it is – flawed, complex, democratic, diverse, and deeply human.

Sat, 02 May 2026 20:46:09 GMT
Israel’s Eurovision delegation arrives in Vienna in high spirits, despite security threats
The 70th Eurovision Song Contest will begin with the first semifinal on May 12, in which Israel will participate; the final will be on May 16.

Sat, 02 May 2026 12:13:25 GMT
Police arrest a total of 16 suspects related to the murder of Yemanu Binyamin Zalka
Two minors and an additional suspect were arrested for their ties to the case. The police claimed to have known their identities and the fact that they participated in the attack against Zalka.

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:29:02 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, targets terror infrastructure
In an additional incident on Friday, Hezbollah launched several rockets toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. The rockets fell in open areas.

Sat, 02 May 2026 09:13:29 GMT
Grapevine: Real-life miracles
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sat, 02 May 2026 05:15:35 GMT
Seven members of Hariri organization indicted for extortion, threats, planting of explosive devices
The filing of indictments and prosecutors’ statements followed a series of raids conducted in Arab villages and the West Bank on April 12, during which 11 suspects were arrested.

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:52:46 GMT
Man sentenced to 10 months in prison for urinating near tefillin cabinet, looting charity boxes
“The defendant acted not only knowingly but also as one who is consumed by hatred toward Jews,” Judge Alex Akhter ruled. 

Sat, 02 May 2026 02:52:08 GMT
Sinking the ‘condom flotilla’: How Israel took control of the Global Sumud Flotilla narrative
Israeli officials conducted a combined operation to neutralize both the Global Sumud Flotilla itself and its explosive potential in the international narrative.

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:01:41 GMT
Jerusalem highlights: May 1-7
What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:16 GMT
IDF: Iron Beam laser saw limited use in Iran war due to lack of batteries, 14 needed
Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:14 GMT
No magic way to stop Hezbollah's FPV drones from striking, IDF admits
However, removing US restraints on IDF attacks in northern Lebanon could reduce the threat by 80%.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:08 GMT
IDF shifts focus to Iranian nuclear threat as ballistic missiles, regime change fall by the wayside
All IDF officers are careful to state that the military never promised regime change, and at most the opportunity to improve conditions for such a change.

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:02 GMT
Israeli Air Force says it dropped 135,000 bombs in recent wars, warns of Syrian military rebuild
The Israel Air Force dropped 135,000 bombs in recent years of conflict, including 23,860 requested directly by ground forces for immediate support in Gaza and Lebanon.

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:05:17 GMT
Two injured, car destroyed by Hezbollah drone attack against northern Israel border town
The IDF confirmed that the incident was due to a Hezbollah drone that crossed into northern Israel, calling it a "violation of the ceasefire understandings by the Hezbollah terrorist organization."

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:22:29 GMT
'Let the IDF win': Bennett criticizes gov't restrictions on soldiers operating in southern Lebanon
While the government imposes severe restrictions on its troops, Hezbollah’s terrorists are “sitting comfortably in places they know the IDF has been forbidden to strike."

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:15:59 GMT
IDF Home Front restores security guidelines for northern border towns with Lebanon
The IDF raised the security level to "Yellow" for northern border towns after civilians were wounded in Hezbollah attacks and ongoing drone strikes.

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:03:52 GMT
Most Gaza flotilla activists disembark in Greece, Israel brings two in for questioning
Saif Abu Keshek is suspected of affiliation with a terrorist organization, while Thiago Ávila is suspected of illegal activity.

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:53:17 GMT
Bennett, Eisenkot lead PM suitability polling ahead of Netanyahu - poll
In last week's poll, conducted before the announcement of the Together Party, Bennett and Lapid together held 31 seats. Results of today's poll show a three-seat drop, leaving them at 28 seats.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:20 GMT
Driver rams checkpoint, hits patrol car, then charges IDF soldiers in West Bank
Police opened fire at the wheels of a stolen vehicle after the driver crashed through a checkpoint, struck a patrol car, and sped toward IDF forces in the West Bank.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:28 GMT
Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch
As each day goes by, it becomes a day closer to the end of the season and a chance to take home the elusive title, one that Beitar Jerusalem has not won since the 2007/08 season.

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:29:03 GMT
Real Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener
Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid past Hapoel Tel Aviv as the Reds dropped Game 1 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:47:25 GMT
Elections Committee head Orly Ades steps down after 16 years, half a year before Knesset elections
Ades resigned despite Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg's request that she remain in her position after the upcoming elections.

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