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Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:48:48 GMTOperation Narnia began with US backing, killed Iranian civilians in strikes - report
At least 71 civilians were killed during Operation Narnia, a series of strikes on Iranian nuclear scientists, about which the US was informed before it began.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:49:03 GMTHigh Court rules Hapoel Tel Aviv fans can wear anti-police shirts to soccer matches
The court's ruling came after hearing a petition by Hapoel Tel Aviv fans, who will be allowed to arrive at games wearing shirts bearing anti-police illustrations as soon as Saturday.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:42:18 GMTHapoel Tel Aviv owner shoved, called 'dirty Jew' during basketball match in Greece
Following the incident, a complaint was filed with local law enforcement, and the Greek fan who assaulted Ofer Yanai was arrested.
Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:55:11 GMTRemembering how Rob Reiner shaped modern cinema, through career-defining films and lines
As the tributes have poured in following his death, many who knew him have commented on how nice Rob Reiner was, what a mensch he was, and you can see that in the characters he created.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:00:30 GMTIsraeli woman rescued by police after abduction in Jericho
The suspect in the kidnapping is an acquaintance of hers from work who traveled with her to Jericho for a social gathering.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:45:11 GMTWATCH: Woman goes viral for blowing out Hanukkah candles at Tel Aviv mall
Based on the number of lit candles, the incident likely occurred on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:45:46 GMTTeenager detained after attempting to board US flight without a ticket at Ben-Gurion Airport
The boy's father reportedly lives in the US, and he was boarding a flight to NYC in order to visit him, according to N12.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:56:45 GMTIDF kills terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza
The military added that the terrorist was approaching Israeli forces in the area.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:34:01 GMTRocket fire from Gaza has subsided, but Israelis are still on alert
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: While a veneer of normalcy has returned, true feelings of security and trust in Israel's defense may never be the same as before the war.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:31:04 GMTOver 100 Holocaust survivors light fifth Hanukkah candle at Western Wall in ceremony of resilience
Claims Conference and Western Wall Heritage Foundation hosted the ninth annual event honoring survivors, October 7 victims, and the fight against rising antisemitism.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:59:30 GMTLebanon-Israel truce committee talks widen as Hezbollah disarmament deadline nears
The 15th meeting of the committee reflected a long-standing US push to broaden the scope of talks beyond monitoring the 2024 ceasefire and Hezbollah's disarmament.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:46:29 GMT'Who said I'm a part of your block': Recording from Gantz raises question of role in next Knesset
In the audio, recorded during a private parlor meeting, Gantz challenges the premise that he belongs to the opposition camp. “Who said I’m even part of your bloc?” he asked.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:42:32 GMT'Biased, distorted': COGAT slams UN following claims of food insecurity in Gaza
The United Nations IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) report on the Gaza Strip stated that even if famine conditions were alleviated, the situation "remained critical."
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:47:37 GMTArab Israelis push to revive Joint List as divisions threaten their political voice
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: “There is anger in the Arab street because the Arab politicians haven’t managed to work together," political analyst Mohammed Darawshe tells the Post.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:48:47 GMTIDF reveals details of Shayetet 13 op. that foiled Hezbollah maritime network run by Nasrallah
The operation to capture Imad Amahz, a key terrorist of Hezbollah's covert maritime terror network, was done by the Shayetet 13 special naval ops. unit in a city almost 140 km away from Israel.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:22:16 GMTBennett surges to 22 seats as Likud falls, opposition inches toward forming gov't - poll
The Likud would get 25 seats, Religious Zionist party would not cross the threshold, and an opposition coalition would secure 60 seats, putting it on the brink of forming a government.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:28:30 GMTThe composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music
2026 Azrieli Prize winner Hana Ajiashvili reimagines a medieval riddle in “Riddle,” shaping
history and personal experience into a powerful score.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:34:54 GMTShin Bet detains Russian foreign worker for spying for Iran, taking photos of infrastructure
Vitaly Zvyagnitsev, a 30-year-old Russian citizen who arrived in Israel with a foreign worker permit, was arrested in early December 2025 on suspicion of maintaining contact with Iranian operatives.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:37:56 GMTDecapitated mannequins placed at houses of judges, Tel Aviv mayor, in protest of illegal immigrants
The mannequins also had messages expressing discontent with the current state of illegal immigrants in Israel, claiming that they are the cause of a rise in violent crime rates.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:19:24 GMTIsraeli civilians run over Palestinian pedestrian after illegally entering Nablus, IDF confirms
The civilians fled the scene on foot, with several of them being detained later by the IDF. The military has opened an investigation into the matter.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 06:10:59 GMTMother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:31:47 GMTMaccabi Tel Aviv center Roman Sorkin continues to climb the ladder of success
The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man does it all. From scoring, dunking, blocking, and rebounding, the Minsk, Belarus-born Sorkin has continued to carve out a rise to the top.
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:28:52 GMTEretz Nehederet spoofs Aussie cartoon Bluey after Hanukkah massacre in Sydney
The cast of Eretz Nehederet was joined by Rabbi Elhanan Danino, Ori’s father, as he recited the Hanukkah blessing and lit a menorah made of cups to resemble the one the six hostages lit in captivity.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:58:52 GMTBen-Gvir’s office director files police complaint after finding bullet on hood of her car
The car was "near her [the director's] home" when the bullet was found, and a complaint has been filed with Israel Police.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:25:26 GMTIsraeli officials to meet with Lebanese, US representatives on Friday, sources say
This represents a step up in the ranks of officials participating in these meetings, which aim to address economic issues, alongside security officials who attend to discuss the ceasefire.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:31:55 GMTWATCH: Police block Peleg Yerushalmi protesters at Ashkelon city entrances, arresting eight
Hundreds of yeshiva students set out to protest following the arrest and detaining of yeshiva students who attempted to evade the IDF draft.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:27:18 GMTIn move to deter Turkey, Israel explores creation of rapid-response force with Greece, Cyprus
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 18:40:24 GMTEgypt says gas deal with Israel 'purely commercial,' does not change Palestine stance
"The deal serves a strategic interest to enhance Egypt's position as the only regional center for gas trading in the Eastern Mediterranean," official Diaa Rashwan said.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:42:45 GMTUltra-Orthodox rioters throw stones at bus carrying IDF soldiers during Jerusalem protest
Soldiers tried to help the police disperse the rioters, but were forced to go back inside the bus violently. The police had to use stun grenades to disperse the rioting crowd.
Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:52:13 GMTFor first time, Bedouin-Israeli administratively detained for drone weapons smuggling
Defense Minister Israel Katz approved the administrative detention despite having ended the practice for Jewish-Israelis, even for violent offenses.