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Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:45:25 GMT
Israel Police arrest man for attacking nun near King David's Tomb
On Tuesday, police received reports of a nun being attacked at King David's Tomb in Jerusalem. A 36-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:36:55 GMT
Netanyahu trial: Judges refuse defense request to delay testimony hearing
In a filing submitted Tuesday, Netanyahu’s attorney Amit Hadad asked the court to hold Wednesday’s hearing only from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., citing a “security matter."

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:56:11 GMT
Two IDF soldiers wounded in West Bank overnight ops.
According to Israeli media, the two attackers stabbed the soldiers, although the exact method of attack was not confirmed by the IDF. 

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:29:52 GMT
Galilee resident arrested after police seize Palestinian flags, military uniforms from his home
Israeli security forces obtained a search warrant for the 51-year-old man's apartment after receiving a tip that he was in possession of illegal weapons. 

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:58:36 GMT
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:51:53 GMT
Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon
This event comes as the IDF is facing new threats from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, as the group employs fiber optic "wire" drones.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:44:03 GMT
Netanyahu trial: President’s legal team invites prosecution, defense to preliminary plea-deal talks
The move is an initial step meant to test whether agreements can be reached before President Isaac Herzog considers Netanyahu’s pardon request.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:43:34 GMT
Gantz warns Bennett-Lapid alliance could harm chances of replacing government
Gantz also released a campaign video calling for a bloc representing “all of Israel,” and argued that Bennett and Lapid were focused on internal leadership battles.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:40:19 GMT
A-G moves to press criminal charges against Israel Prison Service commissioner
Ben-Gvir said the attorney-general was "a criminal," "ousted," and "anti-democratic," and accused her of acting against Israel's best interests by attempting to "frame" Yaakobi.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:55:55 GMT
IDF stood by while Israelis burnt West Bank home, beat elderly Palestinian man - Army Radio
According to Army Radio, the soldiers arrived at the village of Jalud after the rioters arrived, then stood by their vehicles for around five minutes without taking action against any of the rioters.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:26:25 GMT
Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years
Vitaly Rokhlenko was operating the clinic without authorization or a license to practice dentistry; he only held a dental technician practical license.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:17:37 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox draft protesters break into military police chief's yard, block highway
Over the course of the protest, Highway 4 was blocked to traffic in both directions, and Israeli media reported several altercations between protestors and police officers.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:08:26 GMT
Noam Bettan strolls through Israel's musical history in Eurovision trailer
Bettan, who is representing Israel with the upbeat song, was filmed dancing to excerpts from Israel’s four winning Eurovision songs before bursting into a few bars of the 2026 song.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:43:54 GMT
WATCH: IDF, Border Police investigate dozens of east Jerusalem terror suspects, confiscate weapons
The IDF and Border Police arrested six terror suspects and seized over 2,000 rounds of ammunition during a counterterrorism operation in east Jerusalem, including weapons and explosives.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:22:44 GMT
COGAT says MSF 'lost moral direction' after NGO's claim that Israel is 'using water as a weapon'
"MSF’s claims are a desperate attempt to regain legitimacy after losing its professional and moral direction," COGAT said in a statement.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:58:06 GMT
Tel Aviv University, Weizmann scholars among 2026 Landau Prize winners
The total value of the prizes is NIS 1.35 million. Each winner will receive NIS 150,000, including the recipient of a special Avigdor Yitzhaki Prize for nonprofit civil society organizations.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:21:33 GMT
Arkia launches first business class service to Europe with Tel Aviv-Paris route
Arkia launches its first-ever business-class service on the Tel Aviv-Paris route, expanding its premium options.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:10:08 GMT
Negev governance crisis: Polygamy running rampant, contractors exposed to extortion
The comptroller noted that there is no coordinating government body that collects information, sets policy, resolves disputes between agencies, and oversees implementation.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:09:19 GMT
'This will be an all out war': Israel Police launch operation clamping down on youth crime
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said that the operation would reflect a "zero tolerance" approach to those who "disrupt public order, undermine governance, and harm citizens."

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:52:04 GMT
Did Israel risk lives? Debate rages over Israel sending Arrow missiles to Germany mid-Iran war
Israel's capacity to produce Arrow missiles for Israeli defense increased between seven and 10 times, The Jerusalem Post learned.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:39:17 GMT
West Bank hospitals in crisis as PA reported pays medical staff only fraction of wage for April
Palestinian medical staff in the West Bank are set to strike over wage cuts, staff shortages, and a mounting healthcare crisis that threatens patient care and medical services.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:43:13 GMT
Netanyahu given option to hire private defense for incoming Mossad chief's disqualification case
Netanyahu may hire private counsel in a High Court case challenging his appointment of Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, as petitions citing the Elmakayes affair seek to block the move.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:01:16 GMT
Economist Shaul Meridor joins Eisenkot's Yashar! Party
Economist Shaul Meridor, former director-general at Israel’s Energy Ministry and head of the Budget Division, joined Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar! Party, pledging to help lead a deep reform in Israel.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:20:06 GMT
Zamir orders IDF commanders to report on allegations of stealing Lebanese property within one week
An IDF source said no theft occurred in his division involved in the Lebanon invasion, but acknowledged awareness of multiple similar incidents in other divisions.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:38:07 GMT
Lapid offers to concede second spot on joint list with Bennett to bring Eisenkot in
The invitation follows Sunday’s announcement by Bennett and Lapid of their new unified party, Together, during which they also publicly called on Eisenkot to join them.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:57:20 GMT
Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals
Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:53:47 GMT
Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing cut short
Questioning continued by prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh on Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair, where Netanyahu is accused of advancing regulatory decisions that benefited Shaul Elovitch.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:42:03 GMT
WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons
The IDF dismantled more than 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering a wide range of weapons the terror group planned to use to attack IDF soldiers.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:46:49 GMT
IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone
An IDF investigation into four Israelis' entry into Bint Jbail during the ongoing conflict is set to be presented to Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:14:53 GMT
IAF pilots took off under fire, bypassing commander in Lebanon helicopter attack, probe finds
The Israel Air Force has completed a preliminary investigation into an incident in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah attempted to target a medical evacuation helicopter with a drone.

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