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Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:17 GMT
Six draft dodgers arrested at Ben-Gurion Airport after attempting to board plane illegally
According to the IAA, the six were caught in two separate incidents, with two of them caught by airport security in Terminal 1 and four caught in Terminal 3.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:19:41 GMT
Suspect in Jerusalem baby food contamination case named as Yan Shemla
Yan Shemla, a resident of southern Israel, was arrested at his home on Monday after police reported a breakthrough in the investigation.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:17:35 GMT
Twelve Israel Prison Service staff indicted over 2023 alleged assault, death of security prisoner
The indictment, filed with the Beersheba District Court, charges all 12 with reckless homicide, aggravated serious bodily harm, and multiple counts of aggravated assault causing bodily harm.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:25:05 GMT
Cars set on fire in West Bank village, suspected nationalistic motivation to attack - report
According to N12, no arrests have been made in connection with the attack as of the writing.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:45:31 GMT
Israeli agriculture at risk ahead of High Holy Days as desalination systems remain nonfunctional
The Water Authority and the Energy and Infrastructure Ministry said Tuesday morning that after the facilities operated overnight, most were shut down again after seawater turbidity rose.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:10 GMT
'Not a slip of the tongue': Golan says Sara Netanyahu's Oct. 7 comments are part of planned moves
"It's not a slip of the tongue. I simply see what's happening on the networks, what elements within the Likud, within the coalition, have been saying about me since October 7," he told Maariv.

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:52:59 GMT
Sa'ar, Herzog meet officials from DRC in tie strengthening visit to Israel
Israel and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have had rocky ties since the DRC severed relations following pressure from the Arab League after the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:04:32 GMT
Attorney-general urges High Court to block PID appointments, warns of politicization
The attorney-general is seeking to halt PID appointments during the election period, while Justice Minister Yariv Levin argues the government retains full authority to make major appointments.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:03:36 GMT
Golan warns Sara Netanyahu of NIS 2.5m. lawsuit over 'serious defamation,' demands apology letter
The letter was sent after Sara Netanyahu suggested in a Channel 14 interview on Monday evening that the left-wing party leader had prior knowledge of the October 7 attack.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:25:08 GMT
Haredi enlistment to combat units jumps 30% as over 250 men join IDF in recent draft cycle
Current assessments indicate that some of the tracks are expected to meet the recruitment targets set by the head of the IDF Personnel Directorate, Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:06:51 GMT
Final German 'Dragon' submarine on its way to Israel as Navy continues modernization efforts
Multiple foreign publications have reported that Israeli submarines are part of a triad of nuclear deterrence that Israel possesses.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:28:42 GMT
Israel Police arrest eight suspected extremist vandals after graffiti sprayed on West Bank mosque
The graffiti also denounced KAN News journalists who wrote news reports, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee who condemned West Bank extremist settler violence as "terrorism."

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMT
Barak blames Netanyahu for wife's comments, says she needs professional evaluation, compassion
Barak questioned her mental state, but stressed that, in his view, responsibility for her conduct lay with her husband, who allowed her to behave this way.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:51:47 GMT
Modi’in Illit man indicted over alleged sexual offense against 12-year-old girl
The 33-year-old allegedly drove to a nearby forest with the girl in the car, where he stopped the vehicle in daylight, exposed himself, and demanded that the girl perform a sexual act.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:25:27 GMT
Schools in east Jerusalem strike after Israel fails to renew entry permits for teaching staff
The General Secretariat for Christian Educational Institutions of Jerusalem said the decision was made after Israel allegedly failed to renew the entry permits without prior warning.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:18:29 GMT
Court extends detention of suspect in Jerusalem's Zol Begadol drugged baby food case
The decision will let investigators continue the questioning of the suspect, while his attorney argued that the suspect has a mental health condition.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:22 GMT
'Not safe for kids': Food allergy group petitions High Court to stop Kisch school-nurse pilot
The pilot, approved by the government ministries, is planned for eight elementary schools and will replace personal aides for students with life-threatening allergies with a single school nurse.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:10:15 GMT
Terrorist mob members ordered to pay more than NIS 220,000 to Jewish victims by Jerusalem court
The Jerusalem Magistrates Court ordered two Arab men convicted of participating in the mob attack to pay compensation to the victims, including legal expenses.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:07:37 GMT
IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas's Internal Security chief during joint operation in Gaza Strip
The IDF's daring operations in Gaza captured international media attention, but their strategic significance is unclear at this time.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:03:51 GMT
Netanyahu visits school in Ramle hit by missile during Iran war as Israel classes start nationwide
The prime minister, alongside Education Minister Yoav Kisch, visited the school and talked with teaching and administrative staff, as well as the students on their first day of class.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:58:59 GMT
As schools start in Israel, government pushes for teachers to move up north with NIS 60,000 grant
The grant is intended for teaching staff working in communities up to 9km from the northern border, and the may live up to 30km from the border.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:41:59 GMT
Israeli non-profits, companies expand education access in remote communities worldwide
The three nonprofit organizations and RoboGroup are members of the SID Israel community, the umbrella organization for Israel’s international development and humanitarian aid sector.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:50:49 GMT
Water restrictions continue into second day as most Israeli desalination plants shut down again
In areas experiencing localized supply problems, the scope of water use will be reduced as needed, while the Water Authority's operations center addresses individual disruptions.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:32:04 GMT
Nearly three million Israeli students begin school year with AI, financial education at center
Israel’s 2026-2027 school year opens Tuesday with new programs focusing on student resilience and belonging, financial literacy, and artificial intelligence.

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:09:19 GMT
Sara Netanyahu hints at conspiracy that Yair Golan had early knowledge of October 7 massacre
After the interview, Golan told Army Radio that he would file a defamation suit against Sara Netanyahu.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:40:31 GMT
Haifa Film Festival announces varied Israeli lineup for 42nd edition
This year, seven narrative features and five documentaries will compete together in the Israeli competition, an innovation introduced by the festival’s artistic director, Yaron Shamir.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:38:42 GMT
Israeli animated short 'Two Robots' film wins award at San Francisco sci-fi festival
The animated short by Israeli director Eyal Padan will be screened on September 13 at the Marina Theatre in San Francisco as part of the festival.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:05:32 GMT
Traffic disrupted in Jerusalem as protesters oppose Givati soldiers’ imprisonment
During the protest, some demonstrators began intermittently blocking traffic routes in the area, including roads leading into the city, disrupting traffic and daily life.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:57:07 GMT
Givati situation must teach IDF it has no time for diversions by religion, egalitarianism - comment
As the IDF incorporates more religious soldiers and more women, it will need to demonstrate common sense, sensitivity, and flexibility.

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:38:19 GMT
New IDF West Bank chief appointed in wider deal between Zamir, Katz
Maj.-Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa currently serves as the IDF Manpower Directorate chief. IDF chief Zamir had previously stated he would not make any senior appointments until 2027 due to elections.

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