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Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:57:17 GMTNetanyahu pushes to reserve seats for Sa'ar, Kahlon in top ten Likud slots - report
The Likud is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss the party's future and to debate replacing the primaries with a “selection committee” system.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:42:55 GMTIDF expands control to approx. 70% of Gaza Strip as Southern Command prepares for next steps
Military officials say operational control could expand further while forces strengthen defenses and prepare for possible renewed fighting.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:34:37 GMTHezbollah launches night operations to locate IDF senior command in southern Lebanon
An analysis conducted by the 146th Division found that Hezbollah is collecting intelligence on the location of IDF senior command in southern Lebanon through observation and radio activity.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:33:00 GMTHaifa man sentenced to over eight years in prison for providing information to foreign agent
Dimitri Cohen was convicted of making contact with a foreign agent and attempting to provide information that could be used by Iran and its terrorist proxies during wartime.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:44:38 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv stays alive with Game 3 win over Maccabi
Vasilije Micic scored 29 points and added 10 assists as Hapoel Tel Aviv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 80-74 in Game 3 of the finals, cutting the series lead to 2-1 ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:09:27 GMTBeit Shemesh protesters block roads, damage property, as police seek to reestablish order
The demonstrators set fire to dumpsters and damaged fences in the area where the protests occurred.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:02:17 GMTHaredi parties continue to boycott coalition voting over Torah Study bill
Shas Party leader Arye Deri also attributed the boycott of coalition voting to the recent rise in police arrests of haredi draft evaders.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:23:50 GMTIsrael, Lebanon to meet in Washington to discuss normalization, Hezbollah disarmament
Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, will focus on the political and diplomatic aspects, while Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will lead separate meetings on military issues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:00:02 GMTOver 240 firearms seized since start of 2026, caches found embedded in civilian area, IDF says
IDF says more than 240 weapons have been seized in the West Bank since early 2026, including arms hidden in civilian sites, and alleged that terror groups are embedded in population centers.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:51:51 GMTIDF kills Nukhba terrorist who took part in holding Omer Shem Tov hostage after October 7
An additional IDF strike killed three other armed terrorists from Hamas' military wing, all of whom the military said had been "attempting to advance attacks against IDF troops."
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:47:53 GMTBen-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal
"We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first," he said.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:09:53 GMTIsrael Katz's promises face tough reality when Trump limits the IDF - analysis
There is an interesting debate going on in Israel about when and where the country must listen to Trump imposing limits to maintain his support on other critical military and other issues.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:52:24 GMTIs the next round of musical chairs within senior IDF posts on the way? - analysis
One of the clear frontrunners for deputy IDF chief is Gordin, who was already in the race against Zamir for the top spot.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:49:56 GMTSa'ar cites importance of Israel-Europe relations before meeting with EU Mediterranean Commissioner
"We believe in the importance of comprehensive, honest, and open dialogue with the EU," Sa'ar stated. "But 'dialogue' cannot just be one side dictating its political positions."
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:41:22 GMTRamat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
The city began pursuing an amended bylaw that would allow broader Shabbat commerce in certain areas, but it has not received the required approval. Until that changes, the existing bylaw remains.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:24:19 GMTGofman takes Mossad by storm, as spy org. ramps up plans to topple Islamic regime
New Mossad Director Roman Gofman, the first outsider to lead the spy agency since 2011, is exploring new methods to topple Iran's Islamic regime.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:35:49 GMTWIZO Rishon Lezion youth village teens create fact-checking bot
For the students, many of whom remain closely connected with friends and family in their countries of origin, the issue is not abstract.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:17:37 GMTMajority of Israelis see MoU as win for Iran, loss for Israel's security, Hebrew University finds
The overwhelming majority of the Israeli public views the agreement negatively, with over 90% believing Iran has emerged victorious.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:42:04 GMTNext October 7 attack may happen in Eilat, Shin Bet head David Zini says - report
Zini instructed senior officials in the organization to prioritize a possible attack on the city and views Eilat as a security vulnerability mainly due to its isolated geographic location.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:47:28 GMTTel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings despite growing Israeli academia boycott
While Tel Aviv University has improved its ranking in recent years, in years gone by it would regularly appear in the world's top 200 universities.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:33:25 GMTAd 120 opens NIS 600 million senior living complex in Modi’in
At the center of the project is Ad 120’s Longevity Center, which includes a cognitive training studio, personalized nutrition programs, an AI-based fitness room, and more.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:54:44 GMTNetanyahu: IDF has 'full freedom of action' in Lebanon, will remain there 'as long as necessary'
Earlier on Monday, CNN reported that Israel is contemplating announcing a "symbolic" withdrawal from certain territories in southern Lebanon as part of the upcoming round of talks.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:56:52 GMTNetanyahu says prosecutors ‘set a trap’ as defense begins final questioning
Netanyahu said prosecutors had caused him to give answers that could be portrayed as inconsistent, despite what he said was a clearer picture in the underlying testimony and records.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:41:21 GMT'Release Sohlberg's hostages': Soldiers, haredi protesters clash outside of Military Prison 10
Sohlberg has become a focal point of such protests following his order to increase arrests of draft evaders, the peak of which took place on June 3, when a haredi riot broke out outside of his home.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:56:51 GMTHead of local authority detained by Lahav 433's fraud unit on suspicion of public corruption
Searches are being conducted in the homes of officials and authority offices, and additional senior officials have been summoned for investigation.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:32:42 GMTIDF kills two terrorists who threw Molotov cocktails towards Karmei Tzur community
IDF forces then began scanning the area for additional threats, as firefighters work to extinguish fires resulting from the tossed Molotovs and burning tires.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:59:50 GMTIsrael National Basketball Team begins prep for pair of qualifiers vs Germany, Croatia
Israel has opened its training camp ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Germany and Croatia, with several key players absent due to injuries and NBA commitments.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:34:59 GMTHome Front Command eases security guideline restrictions on Lebanon border communities
Due to the long-standing conflict with the Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah, many border communities have been restricted throughout the conflict.
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:27:41 GMTWATCH: 'Iran will never have nuclear weapon while I'm PM,' Netanyahu tells JNS summit
Earlier at the summit, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said that the US "should thank God for the Jewish people and for the foundations upon which freedom and the sanctity of man were built."
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:25:15 GMTLikud MK Illouz: Amid draft debate, it's time to end the Likud-haredi partnership - interview
"We’re in a place where what they’re asking, in my eyes, can be a danger to the future of the state of Israel,” MK Illouz said to the Post.