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Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:53:06 GMTPolice request public's help in locating 16-year-old Acre teen last seen in July
Karim Abdel Kader was last seen on July 20 after leaving his school in I'billin, located in northern Israel near Shefar'am.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:34 GMTAttorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections
The court is considering several petitions against a law passed in June that removes PID from the State Attorney’s Office and places it more directly under the Justice Ministry.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:20:13 GMTIDF postpones Palestinian terror arrests as forces diverted to fight West Bank extremism - report
According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:26 GMTHaymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week
Haymanot's family is demanding that the same capabilities and resources used in the search for Mali and Liel also be employed in the investigation into her disappearance.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:34:17 GMTIDF kills second Hezbollah commander in round of weekend strikes in southern Lebanon
Both attacks came in response to the incident in which three IDF soldiers were seriously wounded over the weekend.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:56:02 GMTTwelve arrested after brawl at Yamit 2000 water park in Holon
Two security guards were lightly injured during the incident, according to medical officials.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:07:01 GMTNavy rebuilds Gaza coastal defense into 'Iron Wall' after October 7 failures
According to the sailors, Hamas is attempting to rebuild its naval capabilities from the ruins, developing low-tech methods using basic rowboats and paddles.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:33:05 GMTIsraeli man in his 30s found dead in Thailand hotel room
The man was on vacation in Thailand when the died. He was married and had one child.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:59:22 GMTShepherd attacked by Palestinians in West Bank, as gunshots fired at Israeli settlement
The Binyamin Regional Council noted that both forms of attacks are becoming more common despite rarely receiving public attention.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:05:18 GMTHaredi protesters attempt to block bus near Meron over Shabbat operations
The protest follows an overnight incident in which a woman glued the entrance to Jerusalem's Basimta cafe shut, delaying its opening by 40 minutes.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:03:20 GMTMissing 4-year-old child Younes Abu Ghanem found in Ashkelon following police search
Abu Ghanem marks the second young child to go missing in the Ashkelon area within a month, after four-year-old Yuval Kogan was found after he went missing from Hofit Beach.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:35:03 GMTWhat brings neighbors to violence? American historian searches history for answers - feature
Dan David Prize winner Prof. Max Bergholz on how ordinary people are swept into violence.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:47:21 GMT‘My One and Only’ is a muddled look at Jewish mysticism - review
The Israeli film My One and Only aims high, blending Jewish texts, mysticism, and mystery, but its unusual storytelling may leave viewers confused.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:06:51 GMTPalestinians say settlers want to ‘expel us, kill us’ as Jewish extremists return to Kusra
Palestinian residents who remain in the area told KAN News that they still feel threatened by Jewish extremists in the area.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:27:54 GMTWaiting for 'Fauda' season 5? The best Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+ shows to watch now
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Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:43:44 GMTWATCH: Funnel cloud seen in Golan Heights amid widespread thunderstorm, flash flood warnings
Early flash flood warnings valid for Sunday were issued late Saturday afternoon by the Israel Meteorological Service, affecting the same regions as Saturday's warnings.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:31:30 GMTEx-Navy chief Marom: Police should handle unrest in West Bank, not IDF soldiers
Former Israel Navy commander Eliezer Marom said police, not IDF soldiers, should handle unrest in Kusra, calling the situation “shocking” and warning it harms Israel’s reputation.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:16:14 GMTFinancial education program for soldiers in need launched by IDF, Bank of Israel, nonprofits
The program aims to ease the burden of financial difficulties and debt as young men and women transition from military service into the workforce.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:09:50 GMTSummer demand pushes prices up 0.3%, including rent, transportation costs, statistics bureau says
Transportation prices rose 1.4%, and culture and entertainment rose 1.1%, while footwear fell 4.6%, and fresh fruit and vegetable prices declined 3.5%.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:18:07 GMTYahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
The women were reportedly running away to start new lives.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:50:06 GMTPress Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra
The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:16:54 GMTMother, daughter missing from Vienna possibly fled to South America - report
Later on Friday night, Austrian police confirmed that the women had left the country and that there was no suspicion of coercion.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:58:13 GMTIsraeli aid delegation arrives in Colombia to assist with post-quake rescue operations
Israel is one of the four countries, alongside the US, Ecuador, and El Salvador, to have been requested by Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella to send a search-and-rescue team.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:05:37 GMTIDF kills Hamas company commander who posed threat to troops, civilians
The IDF used precise munitions and aerial surveillance in order to mitigate harm to civilians.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:40:58 GMTIsrael awaits US approval for operation to seize strategic ridge in southern Lebanon - report
According to reports from Lebanon, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued, including artillery fire toward the Ali Taher area.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:53:13 GMTA-G warns haredi schools face funding cuts over core curriculum gaps
During the hearing, the justices sharply criticized the state. Justice Gila Canfy-Steinitz asked the state's representative: "Under what law or procedure were the funds transferred?"
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:02:50 GMTTeens asked ChatGPT about arson punishment before setting fire to Givatayim Japanika restaurant
Among other things, according to the prosecution, Bayach asked: "What is the punishment for burning down a store," and "What does extended prison sentences mean."
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:03:05 GMT'This is what occupation looks like': MK Cassif says IDF tried to prevent him from entering Kusra
“This is exactly what apartheid looks like. This is exactly what occupation looks like. We will continue to fight against the terror of the occupation and for a just peace," Cassif said.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:13:32 GMTTwo teenagers indicted over arson attack against Givatayim Japanika restaurant
According to the indictment, the two obtained an electric scooter, flammable material, and equipment to start a fire before arriving near the restaurant.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:33:18 GMTMassive delays at Ben-Gurion partially due to presence of US refueling tankers, authority admits
The authority also stated that traffic congestion and restrictions in European airspace, particularly Greece, had contributed to the delays at the airport.