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Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:16:36 GMT
Man in critical condition after being bitten by snake in Jordan Valley
MDA paramedics provided the man with life-saving medical treatment, which included oxygen and medication, and evacuated him in serious but stable condition to HaEmek Hospital in Afula.

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 01:53:13 GMT
Alon Cohen, 1980s Jerusalem rock drummer from band Nosei Hamigbaat, dies at 55
Former band member Tamir Albert shared on Facebook a screenshot of a conversation he had with Cohen’s sister, confirming that the musician passed away at his New York apartment.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 23:17:14 GMT
IDF soldier killed in car accident in southern Israel
The soldier's family has been notified of the death. An investigation into the incident has been opened by Israel Police and military police.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:52:43 GMT
Hostage survivors, family members hold Kabbalat Shabbat outside Katz home
"I would give everything to see my Matan beside me tonight,” Zangauker said.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 21:33:17 GMT
Inside meeting on Israel's Gaza plan: Nat'l Security Adv. opposes Netanyahu in rare move - N12
N12 noted that Hanegbi's opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is exceedingly rare. 

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:29:47 GMT
Netanyahu says he is 'looking into' filing a lawsuit against NYT
During the exclusive interview, Netanyahu referenced the photo used on the front page of the NYT, saying that the newspaper's correction wasn't enough.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:50:48 GMT
Netanyahu after tense talks with German chancellor: 'We are going to free Gaza from Hamas'
The prime minister's statement comes after a reportedly tense conversation with German Chancellor Fredrich Merz regarding Germany's halting of military aid to Israel.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:37:58 GMT
'Ever heard of Dresden?': US Ambassador Huckabee slams UK PM Starmer over Gaza stance
The UK Prime Minister released a statement urging Israel to stop the occupation because he believed that it would "do nothing to bring an end to this conflict."

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:14:36 GMT
Egyptian, Qatari mediators working on new hostage, ceasefire deal proposal - AP
One of the contentious issues to be addressed in the new framework is Hamas’s disarmament.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 18:04:19 GMT
Ministers admit after Gaza City takeover plan: Op. may not defeat Hamas or bring back hostages
Sources close to Smotrich criticized the decision, admitting that the proposal led by Netanyahu might sound promising but is, in reality, more of the same.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 17:38:28 GMT
Helping families say goodbye: Archaeologists give closure for those lost on October 7
SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Archaeolgists proved that preserving memories are a crucial part of Israel's recovery from the October 7 massacre.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:54:37 GMT
Starlink arrives in Israel: How much does Musk's satellite internet cost and what does it offer?
The company launched a Hebrew-language website for preorders in early August and began providing the services in the country on Thursday. 

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:21:51 GMT
Strategic mess or strategic mask? Israel's government, military at odds over occupying Gaza
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Whether this is chaos by design or simply dysfunction on full display, talk over reoccupying Gaza have led to a critical inflection point.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:15:04 GMT
Israel could withdraw defense, security coop. with UK over Palestinian state recognition - report
Israeli companies have sold weapons systems, parts, and software to British firms, and the overall trading partnership between the two countries is worth 6 billion pounds and supports 38,000 jobs.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:10:06 GMT
Grapevine, August 8, 2025: Time to heal
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:52 GMT
Eisenkot’s party surges in new poll, Likud sees slight drop as opposition bloc holds lead - poll
Because most of the votes Eisenkot received were not at the expense of the coalition, there was no change in the overall balance of blocs. 

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:54:51 GMT
GHF head meets UN aid orgs. for first time as UN's Albanese asks for GHF dismantlement - report
This first reported meeting between Moore and the UN aid organizations comes after a group of UN experts called for the dismantlement of the foundation.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:40:47 GMT
'Fake news': PMO denies reports of Trump, Netanyahu fight over Gaza hunger claims
The call was described by NBC sources as “a direct, mostly one-way conversation about the status of humanitarian aid” in which Trump “was doing most of the talking.”

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:37:52 GMT
'Exactly what Hamas wanted': Lapid, opposition slam Netanyahu's decision to occupy Gaza City
Lapid, echoing recent criticisms of the plan by Israeli opposition leaders, the IDF chief of staff, and hostage families, said the decision would lead to the deaths of hostages and soldiers.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:40:33 GMT
Israeli Security Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City
They adopted five principles for ending the war, namely disarming Hamas, returning hostages, demilitarizing Gaza and maintaining a security presence, and the formation of a civilian government.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:32:16 GMT
Israel Prison Service track down two inmates who escaped jail, to continue serving sentence
Israel Prison Service succeeded in returning two escaped inmates as it expands operations to bring fugitives to justice.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:30:53 GMT
US State Dept. calls for int'l pressure on Hamas to surrender, free hostages
The US State Department called upon all countries to put pressure on Hamas to surrender, disarm, and release all remaining hostages, especially dual Israel-US citizens Itay Chen and Omer Neutra.

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 01:35:51 GMT
UK hires US-based contractor to carry out spy flights over Gaza, seeking hostages - report
The British government is paying a US-based company to carry out spy plane flights over Gaza in order to look for hostages held by Hamas, Defense Ministry sources told The Times.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:29:46 GMT
Former police chiefs petition High Court to block Ben-Gvir’s role in police promotions
The petitioners argue that Ben-Gvir should be stripped of the authority to approve promotions for investigative officers.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 22:27:48 GMT
Escalation is a 'death sentence': Hostage families, politicians protest full Gaza occupation
Family members of hostages held in Hamas captivity, along with hundreds of demonstrators, demanded that the government not proceed with the plans for the operation, warning of its harm.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:04:43 GMT
Israel Basketball Association chairman on fiscal recovery, coaching development and player policy
One of the areas that needs more attention is that of working with coaches at all levels and accompanying them in order to help them improve their skills and professionalism, explained Frishman.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:44:31 GMT
Following conquest of France, blue-and-white women fall to Italy
With defenses tight in the final minutes, scoring slowed. Israel couldn’t score late, and misses by Raviv and Oren left the door open Italy

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:36:32 GMT
El Al partners with Israel Olympics delegation for LA 2028
The agreement reflects a shared commitment to excellence, national pride, and supporting Israeli athletes on their journey to the world’s biggest sporting stage.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:20:58 GMT
Netanyahu discusses full military Gaza takeover with Israeli security cabinet
The plan, proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and deliberated in the meeting, includes encircling Gaza City and relocating around one million residents to the southern part of the strip.

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:09:44 GMT
Poll reveals strong Israeli public support for non-Orthodox marriage
According to the findings, 60% of the Jewish public supports Israel recognizing all types of marriages, including civil, Conservative, and Reform ceremonies.

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