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Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:49:45 GMTBennett's urges Eisenkot bloc to 'threaten haredi parties, not beg them' to join gov't
"I am doing everything to help [Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot] establish a Zionist government of national renewal and bring about the revolution for those who serve," he said.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 11:11:29 GMTSheba head withdraws candidacy for Health Ministry director-general role over conflict of interest
The decision came after a review of the legal and administrative implications of the appointment found that the necessary conflict-of-interest arrangements could not be finalized.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:33:46 GMTWill Israel's repeated strikes on Hamas's replacement commanders lead to lasting change? - analysis
By targeting replacement commanders soon after their appointments, Israel may seek to prevent Hamas's ability to re-establish its command and control. However, so far Hamas has not collapsed.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 09:12:33 GMTEisenkot bloc moves to restore attorney-general's powers as it takes control of Knesset
Whether these measures can be completed will depend on the pace of the Knesset's work and the legal restrictions governing legislative procedures during this period.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:44:10 GMTTwo-year-old found safe after climbing onto unattended baggage conveyor belt at Ben-Gurion Airport
Police have opened an investigation into the incident, and the parents are expected to be summoned for questioning upon their return from abroad.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:29:53 GMTCoalition talks at a crossroads as Eisenkot, Netanyahu battle for haredi parties
One of the central issues occupying the haredi parties is the guarantees they would receive that commitments made to them would be honored after the government is sworn in.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:21:04 GMTOver 200 Arabs killed in crime violence this year, following grenade attack, fatal shooting
This marks the sixth year in which the number of victims has reached triple digits, with the death toll exceeding 200 in each of the past four years.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:01:23 GMTIsrael's defense establishment sees no urgent need to strike Iran until new gov't formed - report
The Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) disagrees with the assessment, N12 reported, and supports taking action against Iran.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 02:58:54 GMTViolence flares in West Bank as Palestinians stone Israeli car, masked rioters attack olive harvest
An Israeli driver was lightly hurt when Palestinians threw rocks at a car near Hebron on Saturday, and five Palestinians were wounded when masked rioters attacked an olive harvest nearby.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 01:50:40 GMTEU voices grave concern over Gaza flooding, calls on Israel to reopen all border crossings
“The severe flooding and winter conditions that have struck Gaza are further aggravating the living conditions of an already exhausted population,” the council said in a statement.
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 00:30:30 GMTWATCH: IDF, Shin Bet confirm death of Hamas's Rafah Brigade commander in targeted Gaza strike
Defense Minister Israel Katz indicated in a social media post shortly after the IDF announcement on Saturday night that the target had been killed.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:11:00 GMTLikud MK Medan camps outside Knesset calling for national unity to help Israel remain 'one people'
"I intend to stay in the tent day and night, in the cold and the rain, to give voice to large sections of the people who keep reaching out to me with their longing for unity," Madan wrote.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 22:05:02 GMTSeveral muslim countries condemn IDF's strike on Gaza hospital, call for lifting aid restrictions
The IDF and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said the strike on Nasser Hospital Wednesday night targeted Hamas’s Khan Yunis Brigade commander Muhammad Abu Ismail.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:40:11 GMT‘Dead Poets Society’ set for Israeli stage premiere at Beit Lessin
The highly anticipated production is scheduled to premiere on Saturday, November 28, under the direction of Eldar Gohar Groisman.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 14:53:16 GMTOne killed, three wounded in grenade explosion in northern Israel's Kafr Manda
A grenade exploded at a business in the northern Arab town on Saturday, killing a woman and wounding three others as police opened an investigation.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:50:36 GMTMilitary boots lead police to classified Gaza border map in Palestinian’s West Bank home
When questioned about his boots, the man said they belonged to his son, then told officers he had more military equipment at home.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 10:04:39 GMTEisenkot bloc leaders fear Bennett may prefer new elections over partnering with haredi parties
Negotiations to establish an Eisenkot bloc government continue to expose disagreements among the potential coalition partners, with questions now emerging about Bennett's position.
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 06:07:58 GMTNetanyahu’s son calls PM's opponents ‘saboteurs’ in book to be distributed by Simon & Schuster
Yair Netanyahu, a 35-year-old political activist, has authored “Two-Front War: Inside Israel’s Fight for Survival – Against Foreign Enemies and Domestic Saboteurs.”
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 00:18:36 GMTUS Fifth Fleet commander meets Israel Navy chief Eyal Harel amid Iran tensions
The commanders discussed the Navy's operations during the fighting across the various arenas, strengthening the partnership to maintain regional stability and the security of shipping lanes.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:10:42 GMTTel Aviv University faculty demand naming professor convicted of sexual harassment
In the letter, the faculty members also criticized the weight they believed was given to the professor's scientific contribution when determining the punishment.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:36:43 GMTForeign Minister Sa’ar's critical minerals initiative wins unanimous government approval
The ministry said Sa’ar launched the initiative after participating in the Critical Minerals Ministerial in Washington, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:27:08 GMTIDF, Shin Bet kill over 10 terrorists in Gaza, dismantle Hamas weapons workshop
The IDF said the weapons produced at the workshop were intended to be used against Israeli civilians and military personnel.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:10:05 GMTJoint List leader Jabareen hints at negotiations with Eisenkot bloc, lists demands for cooperation
Among the demands listed by Jabareen were repealing the Kaminitz Law, which allows for illegally constructed Arab homes to be demolished.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:40:07 GMTUnidentified woman's remains found at Tel Aviv construction site, Israel Police confirm
Israel Police officers arrived on the scene and opened an investigation. The remains were taken to the L. Greenberg National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:31:02 GMTArab from northern Israel to be indicted for posts praising Sinwar, calling for jihad, incitement
Another Palestinian man was arrested after officers found a military map of the area surrounding the Gaza Strip in his home, which police said was classified as "Secret."
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 12:23:34 GMTFrance calls Israel's barring of French left-wing candidate Melenchon 'demagogic' decision
Israel's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it would bar Melenchon and Mathilde Panot, the party’s parliamentary group chair, over "the extreme anti-Israel stance of La France Insoumise party."
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:16:21 GMTPolice: Shin Bet must provide more evidence before investigation into foreign funding of elections
According to the assessment, the existing findings suggest, at most, a possible minor violation of party financing laws, raising doubts about the justification for a full criminal investigation.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:20:21 GMT'They will use you and throw you away': Netanyahu warns haredi parties away from Eisenkot-led bloc
According to a source familiar with the negotiations, Netanyahu is personally speaking with rabbis, sending emissaries to the haredi leadership, and attempting to reach rabbis outside senior leaders.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:43:35 GMTShas chairman Arye Deri calls for internal examination into party's election failure
Deri stressed to those attending that he was not interested in reports that sugarcoat reality or attempts to downplay the scale of the defeat, instead asking for harsh, pointed conclusions.
Fri, 13 Nov 2026 02:47:23 GMTChabad rabbi invokes Jewish law permitting killing of politicians cooperating with Arab parties
Axelrod later told Walla that he did not regret writing the letter, and that he acted on his own behalf, not on behalf of the Chabad movement.