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Thu, 14 May 2026 11:52:43 GMT
Explosive drone hits Rosh Hanikra, leaving two seriously injured
The wounded were evacuated to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya for treatment.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:19 GMT
From the depths of the water to the heights of Mount Herzl
My journey as a woman into the hearts of ZAKA

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:55:59 GMT
Whatever happens at the Eurovision final, Israelis feel that Noam Bettan has already won
Bettan has spent the time between the first semifinal and the final enjoying Vienna with his backup dancers and rehearsing for his Saturday night performance.

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:38:56 GMT
Jerusalem: The Story That Connects the Jewish People  
"One people, connected by a common story, a shared future, and a home that belongs to us all."

Thu, 14 May 2026 09:43:25 GMT
Jerusalem diplomatic event highlights city’s strategic significance
The event, which took place near the Old City walls, drew approximately 30 senior diplomats from 15 countries.

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:12:54 GMT
Police solve attempted assassination of Arraba mayor, indictment expected against relative
The March shooting left Mayor Nassar seriously wounded and Dr. Anwar Yassin, head of the local popular committee, moderately wounded.

Thu, 14 May 2026 06:01:34 GMT
Netanyahu, Kisch, Smotrich allocate over NIS 1b., outline AI education plan for summer schools
The plan covers summer school programs intended to address the academic and emotional toll of Operation Roaring Lion which led to widespread, extended school closures nationwide.

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:20:59 GMT
Soldier sentenced to 30 days in prison after IDF Chief of Staff catches him with 'Messiah' patch
Zamir had been touring the West Bank when he encountered several soldiers who were behaving inappropriately and failing to follow military discipline.

Wed, 13 May 2026 23:41:45 GMT
'Beginning of end of worst gov't in history': Opposition heads react to Knesset dissolution bill
"This is the beginning of the end of the worst government in Israeli history, and the sooner the better," says Benny Gantz.

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:39:20 GMT
Coalition submits bill to dissolve Knesset, vote expected next week
The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.

Wed, 13 May 2026 22:33:37 GMT
Herzog warns Israel’s greatest internal threat is growing division at ‘Time to Talk’ conference
“They want to hear us, and they want to know they have our backing,” he said.

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:32:14 GMT
Bennett calls to dissolve Knesset, form constitution at kick-off party event with Lapid
The remarks came on Tuesday, as Bennett outlined his plans for the country if elected, alongside opposition leader Yair Lapid, at the first major campaign event of their newly merged Together party.

Wed, 13 May 2026 21:05:16 GMT
‘The threat is manageable’: IDF downplays Hezbollah drone campaign
The deputy commander of the Sabar Battalion said he believes the drone threat is being “exaggerated beyond proportion, mainly by those back at home trying to understand what is happening.”

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:59:21 GMT
Israeli woman killed, several Israelis injured in Panama highway crash
An Israeli tourist was killed in a Panama crash near La Chorrera; ZAKA says efforts are underway to return the body and wounded Israelis to Israel.

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:51:14 GMT
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Her appointment will soon be submitted for approval by the IAA’s council and the government. 

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:48:50 GMT
'Door to Gaza's future is still closed despite ceasefire,' BoP chief said after meeting Netanyahu
"This is not what was promised to the Palestinians, and it is not what they deserve," Mladenov said. "Furthermore, this does not provide Israel with the security it needs to move forward."

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:12:48 GMT
Netanyahu met with UAE president at start of Operation Roaring Lion, PMO announces
Later on Wednesday, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry released a statement denying that any visit from Netanyahu or any Israeli military officials took place.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:22:16 GMT
MK Simcha Rothman rushes bill to split A-G position as Knesset dissolution looms - report
On Tuesday, Rabbi Dov Lando, the spiritual leader of the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Degel Hatorah faction, gave a green light to work toward dissolving the Knesset “as soon as possible.”

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:33:18 GMT
Herzog urges negotiations toward plea deal in Netanyahu criminal trial
President Isaac Herzog called for dialogue and possible negotiations toward resolving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal trial amid rising political tensions ahead of elections.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:30:53 GMT
Can Naftali Bennett win Israel without belonging to anyone? - analysis
Bennett has never built a home. Bayit Yehudi was a vehicle. Yamina was a vehicle. Bennett 2026 was a vehicle. Together, his new merger with Lapid, is a vehicle.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:25:40 GMT
IDF preparing plan to return to Gaza fighting, depending on Iran ceasefire deal
A security source told Walla that signing a last-minute agreement with the Ayatollahs' regime could bring Israel closer to resuming fighting against Hamas in Gaza.

Wed, 13 May 2026 17:08:52 GMT
Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp
Tzur admitted to joining various WhatsApp groups, some of which included minors, located girls’ phone numbers through the groups,, and contacted them through WhatsApp messages.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:33 GMT
IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat
A security source reported that efforts are underway around the clock to develop solutions to be presented to Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:42:50 GMT
Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions - CNN
“The primary concern is that Trump will grow tired of talks and cut a deal – any deal – with last-minute concessions,” one source told CNN. 

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:38:44 GMT
High Court cancels Karhi’s removal of KAN search chairwoman, orders appointment process to advance
Justices say minister lacked basis to remove retired judge Nechama Munitz, whose committee is central to filling vacancies on public broadcaster’s council.

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:23:43 GMT
Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference
"Today, the truth itself is under attack. Standing with Jerusalem right now is not merely a political gesture. It is a profound moral choice," he said.

Wed, 13 May 2026 15:50:06 GMT
Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage - analysis
The political alliance that was once considered Netanyahu’s most stable anchor, his exclusive political asset, can no longer be taken for granted.

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:54:03 GMT
Gov't under fire after revised Oct. 7 inquiry bill drops wording on ‘full, thorough’ probe
Bereaved families accused the government of attempting to whitewash government failures through the revision, as lawmakers resumed debates on the continuous government bill.

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:07:46 GMT
Netanyahu denies role in alleged 2009 efforts to broker Yediot-Israel Hayom understandings
The hearing focused on claims that intermediaries close to Netanyahu discussed possible limits on the weekend edition of Israel Hayom in exchange for improved coverage of Netanyahu and his family in

Wed, 13 May 2026 12:57:54 GMT
“The sea saved my life. Now we use it to save others”
Inside Israel’s surf-therapy organization

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