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Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:59:09 GMTMusic to our ears, and hearts: How music shaped Israel’s identity over 78 years
Seventy-eight years after the state was born, we have a plethora of musical efforts to show
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:13:33 GMTWhat to watch now: New Israeli drama 'Unconditional’ and a fading ‘Hacks’
TV Time: Do people still use the phrase “jumped the shark” to denote when a series has passed its sell-by date? If so, Hacks has definitely made that jump.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:53:40 GMTWATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon during overnight raid
The launchers were located in the areas of Deir El Zahrani, Reman, and Al-Saamiya in southern Lebanon, north of the Forward Defense Line established by the IDF.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:28:09 GMTGrapevine: Remembrance, appreciation
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:57:42 GMTA city back on its feet after a month of war: The 2026 Jerusalem Marathon experience
This spirit of persistence is perhaps why, even with exhausted legs, many are already thinking about next year.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 03:59:37 GMTCase against mohel suspected of causing baby's death reinforced after three doctors testify
According to police, 66-year-old mohel Moshe Drai is now involved in four separate investigations, with evidence from all four suggesting negligence on his part.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:39:53 GMTAmerican flags raised in Metula to protest US influence amid anger over ceasefire extension
Hezbollah has violated the terms of the ceasefire on multiple occasions by firing rockets toward Israeli border communities, according to official Israeli reports.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:30:20 GMTHer life on the home front: How war is reshaping life for Israel’s wives and mothers
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Eliana reflects a familiar reality for many women in Israel: Emotional yet composed, missing a husband deeply while fully aware he has a job to do, and proud that he is doing it.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:02:48 GMTChild wounded in Bnei Brak missile strike dies after weeks in ICU
"Nesiah Karadi, may her memory be a blessing, returned her pure soul to its creator after being fatally wounded by a cluster missile on the eve of last Passover,” announced the city of Bnei Brak.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:10:08 GMTJerusalem highlights: April 24-30
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:48:29 GMTIndependence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call
Maybe we need that last one as a new tradition of ringing another siren at the beginning of every Independence Day – an alert that we are part of a very special country.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:48:32 GMTIDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire
The IDF ordered the evacuation of Deir Ammar after Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone with a surface-to-air missile.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:05:01 GMTNetanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war
Netanyahu said the report was delayed for two months to avoid giving Iran an opportunity to exploit his medical condition for propaganda during the war.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:44:25 GMTGrapevine, April 24, 2026: Israel loves Milei!
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:05:53 GMTTrump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:35:34 GMTBusinessman shot dead in Carmel forest, police suspect criminal motive
The 58-year-old victim, previously targeted in past attempts on his life, was found with gunshot wounds near Daliyat al-Carmel; Police arrest three suspects.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:39:41 GMTLikud is no longer the largest party, according to latest Maariv mandates poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:47 GMTIsrael Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika
A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:11:41 GMTPizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day
A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:57:32 GMTWATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:14:01 GMTBeitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba
There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:53:17 GMTIsrael prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:17:41 GMTHead of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:27 GMTTrump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:45 GMTIsrael, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return
The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:31:18 GMTPolice officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa
Dr. Alex Sinclair, a 53-year-old from Modi'in, wrote in a Facebook post that he was sitting at a café when a religious man began to shout at him that his kippah was "against the law."
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:08 GMTIDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon
Soldiers found weapons and several rooms inside the underground complex that were used for Hezbollah’s operational management.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:29 GMTIDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank
The IDF said that no soldiers were reported as wounded after the attack, and that soldiers are currently searching for the suspects.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:40 GMTIsraeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest
According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:12 GMTIsraeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils
In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.