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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 GMT
Head 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 GMT
IDF 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 GMT
Israel 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 GMT
Home 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 GMT
WATCH: '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 GMT
Likud 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.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:55:40 GMT
IDF chief Zamir visits with family of Armored Corps officer killed by Hezbollah in s. Lebanon
Zamir spoke with Ben Simhon's parents, his widow Ariella, and his five brothers, all of whom are or have been combat soldiers.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT
WATCH: IDF takes over massive Hezbollah tunnel full of rocket firing shafts in southern Lebanon
Meanwhile, IDF chief Zamir visited soldiers in southern Lebanon, saying that the ceasefire is shaky, and the military must be ready to fight at any moment.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:48:10 GMT
Three minors arrested for attack on worshippers at Little Western Wall 
The incident was observed by nearby surveillance systems, prompting an arrest operation. The suspects were detained and taken in for questioning, according to a police statement.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:35:38 GMT
State of Israel sues four terrorists who kidnapped, murdered IDF soldier Moshe Tamam in 1984
The four terrorists, who were then residents of Baka al-Gharbiya, kidnapped Tamam in August 1984 while he was waiting for a ride near Netanya.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:25:59 GMT
Knesset Speaker rejects High Court proposal for repeat State Comptroller vote
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana rejects High Court proposal for a repeat vote on state comptroller, leaving justices to decide whether to intervene in the disputed Rabello appointment.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:42:18 GMT
Israeli artist, pioneer of kinetic art Yaacov Agam dies at 98
The Israeli artist was celebrated around the world for vivid works that engage and delight viewers.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:16:16 GMT
Northern Israelis fear Trump’s Lebanon ceasefire will trap them in 'a living hell'
“Over the past four months, Israel’s policy has been driven entirely by Trump,” said Azoulay, from his office on the Lebanese border, which has become the central sticking point in US-Iranian talks.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:21:05 GMT
Shas spiritual leader: Iran deal is punishment for draft dodger arrests, A-G is 'wicked woman'
"Trump turned against us because of the decrees being imposed on Torah scholars and because they are being arrested,” Yosef said.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:06:27 GMT
FoZ founder says he intends to speak with Trump over Somaliland recognition at award ceremony
During the ceremony, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi recieved the Friends of Zion Award in honor of the opening of the country's new embassy in Jerusalem.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:56:06 GMT
Two Israelis die in Malibu car crash, ZAKA working to identify victims
Two Israelis in their 40's were killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Malibu.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:49:23 GMT
Gush Etzion, Efrat, to be easily accessible to Jerusalem by light rail under new proposal
The proposed train line would mark the first direct rail connection between Gush Etzion and the capital, as the region continues to grow and make other major road improvements.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:24:45 GMT
High Court presses state over judicial selection overhaul, warns of political incentives
High Court hears petitions challenging the judicial selection overhaul, all 11 justices question whether the changes shift appointments toward political control and threaten judicial independence.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:36:26 GMT
Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability
“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:19:58 GMT
One year after the missile hit in Beersheba: Soroka Hospital presents intensive reconstruction
Soroka Medical Center is undergoing reconstruction one year after the Iranian missile strike in Beersheba, driving a major expansion with more beds, a resilience unit, and advanced facilities

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:43:39 GMT
Staff Sergeant Nave Habshoosh named as fourth soldier killed in southern Lebanon tank incident
Lt.-Col. Dor Gedalia Ben-Simhon, 32, St.- Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21, and St.-Sgt. Liav Kababia, 20, also of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade, were killed in the same incident.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:26:47 GMT
How the IDF's 7th Armored Brigade breached the path to the Litani River in Lebanon - interview
Speaking prior to the recent ceasefire, a Col. revealed how his brigade breached strategic pathways to the Litani River while neutralizing massive subterranean cities constructed by Hezbollah.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 01:23:33 GMT
Hamas terrorist doubling as Al Jazeera photojournalist killed in Gaza
The terrorist, Ahmed Samir Muhammad Washah, served as a sniper operative in Hamas' military wing, the IDF said.

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:55:14 GMT
IDF troops corner 30 Hezbollah terrorists in Tebnit tunnel headquarters
The network of tunnels is over a kilometer in total length, and IDF forces have engaged in combat both above and below ground.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:20:34 GMT
Five soldiers killed, 13 injured within two days, hours of Lebanon ceasefire announcement
Four soldiers, including Klein and Ben-Shimon, were killed after an object struck their tank. Sgt. First Class Nir Ben-Ari is believed to be the only soldier killed in Hezbollah's overnight attacks.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:40:10 GMT
Civil Administration forces rescue Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight
Israeli security forces say an Israeli who entered Ramallah overnight was located after residents reported him and was safely transferred to the Israeli Police.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:50 GMT
Suspected Ebola patient undergoes testing at Rambam Medical Center, results expected in days
The Health Ministry said it is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation to locate those who had relevant contact with the individual.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:35:47 GMT
Hezbollah breaks ceasefire, launches 50 rockets at IDF soldiers in Lebanon, Israel retaliates
Earlier on Saturday, Hezbollah stated that it had targeted IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, saying that it would "not hesitate to confront any attempt by Israel to seize land in Lebanon."

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:28:34 GMT
Judge Sohlberg orders Ben-Gvir to remove flotilla video over campaign violation
The ruling followed a petition submitted by the Movement for Quality Government last month, which demanded the video’s removal within four days.

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