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Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMT
Knesset displays stories of Oct. 7 victims at international parliamentary conference
At an international conference in Tanzania, stories of Nova festival victims from various countries were placed on delegates' tables, including those of Iran, Qatar, and the PA.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:30:36 GMT
US-Israeli national charged with wire fraud after using cybersecurity company to pay off hackers
Zohar Pinhasi allegedly targeted business owners victimized by hackers and claimed to offer a service that decrypted data as an alternative to paying the hackers off.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:27:09 GMT
Israel Police preparing for mass haredi anti-draft protests across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv regions
The combination of the anti-draft protests and a Ramat Gan concert has raised concerns about heavy traffic congestion and the blocking of major roads throughout the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:08:02 GMT
Six civilians who aided in preventing flydubai hijacking to receive presidential award for heroism
The award will be presented to Tali Manes, Zvika Manes, Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajuan, and Or Pardilov for their actions in stopping the would-be hijacker from crashing the plane.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:52:04 GMT
MK Ofer Cassif indicted for assaulting police officer during Mount Hebron protest
According to the indictment, Cassif had attempted to drive towards the protest, but was prevented from doing so by police.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:31:18 GMT
Gynecologist convicted of raping nine women sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
The court found that Alkalai had presented the sexual acts as part of legitimate medical examinations or treatment.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:12:01 GMT
Two West Bank Palestinian minors arrested for suspected arson near Homesh
The initial incident had occured on September 18, when police received a report that a fire had been started near the settlement of Homesh.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:44:06 GMT
Heading toward mediation? Shift in Maccabi Tel Aviv management conflict
Dietz hearing raises possible mediation. Recanati and Mizrahi demand a strict timeframe or parallel arbitration for the Maccabi Tel Aviv management saga.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:28 GMT
Hezbollah still present inside southern Lebanon pilot zones, despite Lebanese Army efforts - report
According to KAN, Hezbollah terror operatives have been located in the areas of Froun, Srifa, and Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, south of Nabatiya, flying under the radar by posing as civilians.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:26:20 GMT
UK consulate in east Jerusalem to remain open as limited diplomatic mission, FMs announce
According to Sa’ar, the British government will not take any action against Israel as a result of the implementation of the September order that led to the consulate’s closure.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:37:36 GMT
'He should be ashamed': Liberman condemns Chikli for mocking his Russian accent
Avigdor Liberman accused Amichai Chikli of insulting more than a million Russian-speaking Israelis after the minister mocked his accent, sparking widespread criticism.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:24:00 GMT
Newly aired recordings of paramedic Amit Mann renew push to let families access Oct. 7 records
The recordings prompted her sister, Haviva Mann Izikson, to renew an appeal for a centralized system to ensure other families are not left searching for similar records

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:49:06 GMT
Herzog attends memorial at Nova festival site, calls for international cooperation to disarm Hamas
“We are here to tell their stories, and to remember, and reflect, and reminisce, and say to the world: we will dance again, we will live again," Herzog said.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 01:18:03 GMT
‘Closing the circle’: October 7 victim Elitzur Hajbi laid to rest three years after massacre
"For us, our responsibility was not complete until we could bring him to rest with the dignity and respect every person deserves," said said ZAKA Search & Rescue CEO.

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:09:46 GMT
'Not yet out of danger': Israeli envoy to US shares update on son following terror attack
The family thanked the medical staff and the public for their prayers and immense support and asked people to continue praying for the recovery of Neria Dov ben Chana.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:25:06 GMT
Oct. 7 terrorist trials face delays, Rothman calls to accelerate process for early 2027 indictments
The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting was held on the third anniversary of the massacre.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:49:17 GMT
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:39:00 GMT
'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:30:02 GMT
WATCH: Families of Oct. 7 massacre victims mark three years since attack with Tel Aviv ceremony
As family members of victims of the attacks share their testimonies, Shifroni demands answers and an investigation to 'ensure this will never happen again.'

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:13:21 GMT
WATCH: IDF destroys house of terrorist who killed Netanel Chkroun in West Bank terror attack
Meanwhile, the IDF carried out a strike killing two Hamas terrorists who stored explosives in Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of whom worked as a "civil defense worker."

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:50:21 GMT
Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities
According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:16:14 GMT
'For my nephews, it was too late': Ofri Bibas visits protest tent of Haymanut Kasau's family
Kasau was nine when she disappeared from Safed more than two and a half years ago and has not been seen since.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:07:31 GMT
Gaza hostages have returned from captivity, but still face fights over govt. rehabilitation support
Three years after October 7, former hostages describe continuing struggles with housing, sleep and family trauma, as questions emerge over funding allocated for long-term support.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:48:15 GMT
Former hostage Iair Horn declared honored guest of Buenos Aires, shares story of Gaza captivity
Horn was declared an honored guest of Buenos Aires in a ceremony led by a city legislator who also addressed October 7 and antisemitism.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:19 GMT
Israel blocks Palestinian Central Elections Committee from entering Gaza, east Jerusalem
Although the CEC has yet to issue an official statement on the alleged block, CEC spokesperson Farid Taamallah confirmed the report to Agence France-Presse and said the elections could still proceed.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:32:42 GMT
Jason Odeh sentenced to life for murder of Yelena Gerenberg
The two had been friends for about four years. During that time, Odeh repeatedly tried to start a romantic relationship with Gerenberg, but she refused.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:26:07 GMT
Euroleague says no to NBA: Current proposal unanimously rejected
The current framework was rejected at a shareholders' meeting in Como, with some clubs labeling it "colonialist." The NBA is demanding that the tournament remain in its existing structure.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:11:55 GMT
Hapoel Jerusalem stays perfect in EuroCup, Holon loses in Basketball Champions League
“In the last quarter we showed character. When they hit us, we hit them back and we showed the physicality, which is why we won the game," Ljubljana's MVP Miletic said after the game.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:20:37 GMT
Previously missing Israelis Mali, Liel Yahalomi land at Ben-Gurion Airport from Athens
The Yahalomis arrived on board a flight that departed from Athens, Greece.

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:40:13 GMT
The king and the cobbler: How Illi Gorlitzky built the language of the Israeli stage
From defining Broadway-caliber theater to unionizing the nation’s performers, the legendary actor and advocate leaves behind a legacy that shaped Israel’s cultural fabric for seven decades.

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