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Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:35:59 GMT
Border Police shoot, arrest aggressor throwing Molotov cocktail in village near Jerusalem
On Friday night, during an anti-terror “ambush operation,” Border Police in the Abu Dis village identified a number of terrorists who threw Molotov cocktails toward the security axis.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:09:10 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv co-owner David Federman dies at 81
Maccabi described Federman as “a true Maccabist” and “a central, significant figure” over decades, citing his dedication, love, and deep commitment to the organization.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:40:38 GMT
From service to songwriting: Nave Karni on music and meaning - interview
“A lot of people that I used to know knew me as an officer in the army, a very macho guy. So when I suddenly started to release songs, everyone was like ‘what the f*** is going on?’” he explained.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:01:52 GMT
Convoy en route to Jerusalem protesting violent crime in Arab sector
Protest leaders intend to issue a message to Netanyahu before his DC flight • A press conference will be held in front of the Knesset at 1:30 p.m.

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:57:23 GMT
Music world mourns Matti Caspi, towering figure in Israeli culture, after cancer battle
The family said in a statement, “With aching hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved husband and dear father. The light of our lives has gone out.”

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 22:06:20 GMT
Israeli businessman Blavatnik chooses Netanyahu-linked Patrick Drahi for Channel 13 purchase
If an agreement is signed, the expectation is for broad layoffs at both News 13 and i24NEWS.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:40:37 GMT
Capt. Tomer Aigas named as intelligence officer who died in military prison in 2021
Aigas, who was originally from Haifa, was an intelligence officer in Unit 8200 of the IDF when he died in military prison in 2021.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:28:22 GMT
IDF: Terrorist killed after crossing Yellow Line this week was likely Oct. 7 infiltrator
The IDF stated that the incident occured on Thursday. At the time, the military published little information on the matter.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:01:55 GMT
IDF kills terrorist after escaping handcuffs, attacking female soldier
According to the IDF, another soldier, after following the proper arrest procedure, shot at the terrorist and killed him.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:42:52 GMT
US Ambassador Huckabee says Rafah is opening slowly to not 'bring terrorists in, or take them out'
People entering and leaving Gaza through the Rafah border crossing have to be properly vetted to avoid terrorists entering or leaving Gaza, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:13:05 GMT
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:57:10 GMT
From Kassel to the home front: Holocaust survival story guides deputy commander’s service
A grandson of a Holocaust survivor on memory, duty, and why “never again” demands action.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:19:38 GMT
Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup
Several MLB players have been added to Team Israel's roster this year, in time for next month's World Baseball Classic.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:03:37 GMT
Netanyahu says Epstein’s ties to Ehud Barak prove he worked against Israel, not in favor
Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed that Barak was engaging in activities that undermined Israel’s government, doubling down on jabs made last year on the former prime minister.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:36:09 GMT
Former Eurovision contestant Yuval Raphael co-writes song selected for this year's submission
Israel’s public broadcaster KAN announced Friday that the song, which was written by Raphael with Nadav Aharoni and Tzlil Klipi, was selected on Friday by its professional committee.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:48:09 GMT
Israel’s zero-click future: How cyber veterans are reinventing offensive intelligence
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Radiant cyber firm, led by former IDF experts, moves under the radar with advanced tech tools, securing contracts in Western intelligence.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:35:31 GMT
Despite Israeli demands, Bank of Palestine refuses to shut down pay-for-slay accounts - exclusive
The bank had agreed to close 1,700 accounts in the West Bank and Gaza, but now claimed it was “unable to act.” The prevailing assessment is that senior PA officials instructed the bank not to comply.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:06:38 GMT
IDF conducting scans in Karmei Tzur after infiltration alert sounds, seizes West Bank weapons
The IDF arrested 60 suspects and seized firearms in counterterrorism operations across the West Bank. A terrorist also opened fire on soldiers in Gaza near the Yellow Line.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:43:03 GMT
WATCH: Woman hospitalized after bus crashes into store in Ramat Gan, injuring 11
A bus crashed into a building in Ramat Gan on Friday morning, leaving a woman in critical condition. MDA paramedics rushed her to Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital for treatment.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:40:32 GMT
Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows
A new poll by ArPanel reveals strong backing among Israeli Arabs for a unified Joint List, with 82% in favor and a clear preference for new candidates in the upcoming Knesset election.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:10:13 GMT
Soldier charged with premeditated murder after Highway 6 shooting
Prosecutors rejected the soldier’s claim that he acted in self-defense and asked the court to keep him in custody until the legal proceedings are completed.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:55:10 GMT
Unnamed Prime Minister's Office official accused of 'inapropriate conduct' with a woman - KAN
According to the KAN report, police have been in contact with the alleged victim of the conduct to file a complaint against the unnamed official.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:25:42 GMT
Lapid: Netanyahu ignored repeated warnings in days leading up to Oct. 7 massacre
Former defense minister Yoav Gallant responded also the newly published documents in a post on X, accusing the prime minister of lying about the activities of the defense establishment.

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:27:14 GMT
Netanyahu releases pre-Oct. 7 intel documents, claims defense echelon urged keeping Hamas in power
The documents, spanning from February 2023 to an hour before attack, show how Israel's defense echelon misread Hamas’s intentions, and characterized the terror group as deterred.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:29:45 GMT
Hundreds of Israelis march towards Gaza border, IDF deployed to prevent border crossing
Organizers said bereaved families, families of hostages, reservists, and war-wounded joined the march to express solidarity and press for a “security-first” approach to permanent Jewish presence.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:50:22 GMT
Lapid unveils plan to improve education system, demands Education Minstry portfolio in next gov't
The proposal is divided into five chapters and centers on improving conditions for both teachers and students through an investment of billions of shekels in the education system.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:21:59 GMT
Israel advances bill for authority over West Bank heritage, archaeology sites
Seven MKs voted in favor of the bill, and five MKs opposed it. It will need to pass three readings in the Knesset’s plenum to become a law.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:27:39 GMT
Language barriers, crime, transportation harming Arab economy, experts say
According to experts, the Arab economy in Israel is plagued by a lack of Hebrew skills, high crime rates, and subpar public transportation. A recent event sought to find a solution.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:51:02 GMT
Two men murdered in Shuafat refugee camp shooting near Jerusalem
"We noticed that they were unconscious, without a pulse and not breathing,” MDA paramedics recalled of the scene. “We began performing advanced CPR and administering medication.

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:22:53 GMT
Jerusalem removed hotel land plan from agenda after Oct. 7 families protested
The families cited a US civil lawsuit that alleges the project is linked to Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American businessman accused in court filings of aiding Hamas.

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