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Fri, 29 May 2026 11:47:14 GMTGrapevine, May 29, 2026: Minus the mayor
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 29 May 2026 10:32:18 GMTHamas likely possesses, uses FPV drones similar to Hezbollah, IDF Southern Command officer says
The army admitted that despite the time since October 7 and multiple efforts in Israel and abroad to counter the threat, there is still no complete solution for intercepting fiber-optic drones.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:57:45 GMTBennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.
Fri, 29 May 2026 08:01:36 GMTIDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report
Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:41:42 GMTIDF preparing to arrest haredi draft dodgers as early as next week - report
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the IDF's haredi Hasmonean Brigade for simultaneously learning Torah and serving, as the IDF prepares to arrest those avoiding military service.
Fri, 29 May 2026 03:31:10 GMTIDF soldiers, equipment, used without authorization for private company VIP customer tour - report
The company released a video in which its customers, including children and at least two babies, are given a tour of a base in the Jordan Valley, with a briefing from a commander and an ATV ride.
Fri, 29 May 2026 01:08:23 GMTMid-season hire Kenny Miller seizes his moment, delivers trophy, and stability to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Kenny Miller capped a whirlwind spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv by guiding the yellow-and-blue to its 25th State Cup title. His future with the club remains uncertain despite success.
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:09:35 GMTFM Sa’ar Heads to Fiji as Israel Prepares Suva Embassy Opening
Israel is expected to open a resident embassy in Fiji, deepening diplomatic, strategic, and development ties as Jerusalem expands its Pacific presence.
Thu, 28 May 2026 22:50:25 GMTPetah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram
The defendant allegedly committed the sexual offenses in the family home and in his daughter's bedroom, among other locations, and recorded his acts on his phone.
Thu, 28 May 2026 21:19:46 GMTEisenkot says Israel must come up with ‘realistic plan’ to draft haredim to IDF
The remarks came after recent criticism over Eisenkot’s stance on drafting haredim to the IDF from opposition party leaders.
Thu, 28 May 2026 20:56:00 GMTKnesset restores 'massacre' to Oct. 7 memorial bill after bereaved families decry PMO's removal
Previously, bereaved families had accused the government of attempting to whitewash failures and rewrite the narrative after it was announced in February that “massacre” had been removed.
Thu, 28 May 2026 20:06:25 GMTUS military planes harming Israeli commercial activity, airports chief says
Sharon Kedmi told KAN's Reshet Bet radio station that 70% of activity at the airport is limited because of the space and resources being taken up by American military activity.
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:48:41 GMTWATCH: Haredi protesters shout 'kill all Jews,' throw stones at police attempting to restore order
The protests follow the ongoing arrests of draft dodgers and the contentious draft bill.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:32:58 GMTNetanyahu: Israel controls over half of Gaza Strip, have given order to take 70% of it
Netanyahu also confirmed that Israeli troops crossed the Litani River during operations in southern Lebanon.
Thu, 28 May 2026 18:22:43 GMTIDF says one-third of Hezbollah’s prewar force has been killed since October 2023
The IDF said that it is trying to break the link between Hezbollah and Iran talks.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:16:02 GMTIran could launch stronger attacks on Israel's home front in future wars, IDF fears
According to the IDF, all indications are that Trump's Iran deal will largely or completely ignore the ballistic missile issue.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:11:12 GMTIDF Home Front: 6,476 Israeli homes lost during 2026 Iran war, 683 wounded
Thousands of Israelis lost their homes in the Iran conflict, with 683 wounded and 24 killed, as the IDF Home Front worked across over 1,300 damaged sites.
Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:35 GMTIDF: Even after two Iran wars, will take Israel 30 years to provide nationwide shelters
There is currently no plan, even under consideration, to try to achieve full nationwide protection within two to five years, or anything close to that time period.
Thu, 28 May 2026 15:06:34 GMTUnder fire: The resilience of Israel’s sports and education
Antisemitism and international boycotts jeopardize the future of Israel’s sporting sector.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:50:59 GMT'A national issue': Police to launch nationwide crackdown on dangerous drivers, road violations
The plan includes bolstering police presence on the roads, stepping up enforcement, and expanding intelligence and operational efforts to catch drivers responsible for serious offenses.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:23:42 GMTThe front line of the home front: Magen David Adom is Israel’s emergency backbone
For MDA, the underlying assumption is straightforward: emergency medicine is no longer operating at the margins of national preparedness; it has become part of the infrastructure itself.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:06:51 GMTIn emergency responses, Israel sets the standard and inspires the world
Israel shows that when people are given responsibility and the tools to act, they do not step back from crisis. They step forward into it.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:52:35 GMTDeep in the trenches of women’s rights, Na’amat fights the good fight
President of World Na’amat Hagit Pe’er reflects on the efforts to keep women in the public sphere amidst the hostile political reality.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:47:45 GMTA-G to indict Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich in classified-documents affair, evidence destruction
The indictment, which prosecutors will file shortly in the Tel Aviv District Court, charges Urich with delivering secret information with the intent to harm state security and destroying evidence.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:25:52 GMTState says Bedouin Palestinians may return to Jordan Valley but rejects extra security
The case concerns Ras Ein al-Auja, a Bedouin Palestinian herding community north of Jericho whose residents say they were effectively pushed out after months of sustained settler harassment.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:29:43 GMTIDF kills leader of central Hamas funds network who transferred millions to military wing
The IDF killed Ihab Khrizim, leader of a central Hamas funds transfer network, in a strike on Khan Yunis, the military announced on Thursday.
Thu, 28 May 2026 10:12:39 GMTAttorney-General asks High Court to block Gofman appointment despite renewed committee approval
The petitions challenge Gofman’s appointment over the Ori Elmakayes affair, centering on claims that Elmakayes, then a minor, was used in 2022 by the IDF as part of an influence effort under Gofman.
Thu, 28 May 2026 08:51:57 GMTFive arrested during joint IDF, Shin Bet counterterrorism ops. in West Bank
The military carried out these operations using Shin Bet intelligence.
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:58:49 GMTArab-Jewish youth orchestra builds a unifying ‘East-West’ sound together
The program brings youth orchestras from across the country, training young musicians to carry forward a musical language of fusion that has been developed over years.
Thu, 28 May 2026 06:22:13 GMTSgt. Rotem Yanai killed during operational activity in northern Israel
Five other IDF soldiers were wounded in the incident, including two reservists serving on the security team of Goren, the nearest town.