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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:38:22 GMT'I knew you were Left': Netanyahu, Smotrich attack Liberman over proposed Jordan role in West Bank
The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:33:06 GMTIsrael's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis
Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:21 GMTIsraeli security officials fear possible regional escalation amid Iran, Houthis, West Bank tensions
The Israeli defense establishment is monitoring the various arenas and preparing for the possibility that deterioration in one could affect the region as a whole.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:44:02 GMTThree minors arrested under suspicion of repeated vandalism against Jerusalem Reform synagogue
Police said all three suspects are Jerusalem residents and that the investigation is ongoing. Investigators were expected to ask a court later Wednesday to extend their detention.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:41:35 GMT'Completely baseless': IDF denies report of kidnapping attempts against soldiers near Yellow Line
The claim, originally reported by JNS, had been that Israeli soldiers along the Gaza Strip had faced three separate kidnapping attempts, all of which were rebuffed by IDF forces.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:28 GMTPolice claim to solve murder of Yanis Yushayev, prosecutor's declaration filed against Hazon man
The investigation was opened on August 23 after police received a report of a man being shot at the gas station. Medical teams that arrived at the scene pronounced Yushayev dead.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:10:48 GMTWATCH: Highway 60 reopens to traffic after bus catches fire, no injuries reported
An additional fire occured in Tirat Carmel later on Wednesday after an electric bicycle battery experienced thermal runaway, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:38:50 GMT‘We will cut off your fingers one by one’: Politician, activist Haddad receives death threats
Haddad, currently the second candidate on the People of Israel’s party list, is considered a hostile figure in Iran.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:31:45 GMTIDF detains 14 HaBashan Pioneers attempting to infiltrate into Syria, establish settlements
The IDF detained 14 Israelis from the extremist Pioneers of Bashan after they crossed the Israel's Golan border into Syria, condemning the move and urging prosecution.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:54:32 GMT‘Repeating a lie doesn’t make it true’: Israel releases exposé of UN’s bias before General Assembly
The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism and the National Public Diplomacy Directorate in the Prime Minister's Office launched the campaign in an attempt to reveal the UN's lies.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:43:54 GMTWinter criticizes Katz's Gaza statements, calls for action over empty threats
"Stop making threats if you don't intend to follow through...it certainly isn't security, and it certainly isn't victory," Winter said.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 02:01:38 GMTOlmert reveals intelligence breakthrough leading to Israel's 2007 strike on Syrian nuclear reactor
Former prime minister Ehud Olmert said the intelligence breakthrough that led to Israel's strikes on a Syrian nuclear reactor began with a young Mossad recruit in an interview with Channel 12.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:40:01 GMTColombia officially withdraws from South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel
Israeli ambassador to Colombia Vivien Aisen echoed the remarks, saying Colombia chose "the right side of history" and made "a brave and responsible decision that we deeply appreciate."
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:21:24 GMTNew SHOOQ digital platform boosts Jewish storytelling by connecting creators with funders
Launched this month, digital platform SHOOQ matches Jewish media projects with funders seeking to support storytelling across film, television, podcasts and social media.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:06:46 GMTIsraeli man reported missing while trekking Greece's Mt. Olympus
Yogev set out on Sunday for a hike in the Mount Olympus region, his family told the press, adding that they lost contact with him shortly after that.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:03:34 GMT‘Checkout’ creators discuss Season 6, box office hit, and writing comedy during wartime - interview
Checkout’s sixth season started running in Israel this week (and can be seen on kan.org.il as well as on KAN 11), and a movie based on the series was released over the summer.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:09:18 GMTBen-Gvir welcomes Netanyahu's backing for terrorist execution
"The path to victory over terrorism requires...creating strong deterrence. The gallows are an important tool in this struggle, as part of an overall change in approach," said Ben-Gvir.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:13:48 GMTIDF launches new 'Gamah' unit to overhaul officer recruitment, retention, redeployment - interview
Besides desk jobs, "There are also more opportunities than ever to return or start a new career track in combat or in the combat support arena," Lt.-Col. Anat emphasized.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:55:32 GMTBen-Gvir demands Defense Ministry, Tally Gotliv for justice minister in next gov’t
Ben-Gvir leads the far-right Otzma Yehudit party and recently added Gotliv to the second slot on his list after she left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:04:10 GMTPolice seize over 60 kg. of drugs in raids across central Israel
Police also seized millions of shekels' worth of drugs in two separate raids on drug trafficking centers in Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:57:16 GMTNegev teen charged over 45 TikTok reposts praising Hamas, October 7 massacre
The prosecution has asked the Beersheba Magistrate’s Court to keep Deif Allah Abu Rjeila in custody until the end of his trial, arguing that the number and content of the posts show that his release
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:12:37 GMTBritish singer Boy George to perform in Tel Aviv for first time in almost 10 years
The star has performed in Israel before, and last July he released "We Will Dance Again," a song inspired by the October 7 massacre and the Nova music festival.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:11:11 GMTNetanyahu shames Mamdani for supporting Hamas, threatens to expose 'truth' ahead of UNGA visit
The comments follow a Monday CNN interview with Mamdani, where the mayor again called for Netanyahu’s arrest warrant, issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), to be honored.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:28:33 GMTPolice seize millions of shekels' worth of drugs in separate West Bank, Jerusalem area raids
The first raid took place in Area A, after Palestinian police officers caught a 48-year-old Israeli in Bethlehem who possessed a large amount of pills suspected to be drugs.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:13:24 GMTCourt bars solitary confinement for Agam Tsarafi, rebukes IPS over prison video
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had defended the IPS after the footage emerged, alleging that Tsarafi disrupted order and mistreated prisoners and staff.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:15:38 GMTIDF opens ‘Reservists’ Home’ in Ramat Gan to support reserve units
The new center at Kfar Maccabiah will host training, commanders’ days and programs aimed at strengthening cohesion and resilience among IDF reservists.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:12:06 GMTMake-A-Wish Israel marks 30 years, says it has granted 6,500 wishes
The charity highlighted 14-year-old Arbel Rot’s meeting with President Isaac Herzog in a Rosh Hashanah appeal for children living with critical illnesses.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:07:03 GMTJerusalem Orchestra East & West youth division to perform at UN
The group is scheduled to present a repertoire intended to bridge cultures, including Zohar Argov’s “Yam Shel Dmaot” (“A Sea of Tears”), Abdel Wahab’s “Khayy Khay,” and Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:57:19 GMTKatz threatens to destroy rest of Gaza City, evacuate one million Gazans if hostage taken
Katz said he was responding to the increasing threat picture about potential aggressive actions by Iran, Turkey, and proxies like Hamas.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:46:12 GMTDeadly Yom Kippur shooting attack 'expected' amid rising West Bank tensions
"All the assessments pointed to tensions rising during this period," said Haaretz's Amos Harel.