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Sun, 31 May 2026 11:54:23 GMT
Former commander of Beaufort Ridge warns against romanticizing operation, holding outpost
He warned that those who will pay the price of holding the ridge will be the soldiers and Israeli citizens living in the north.

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:50:32 GMT
Israel Tax Authority official questioned by Lahav 433 over alleged privacy, misconduct offenses
A few months ago, the senior official allegedly locked the door of his office while an employee was inside, confiscated the employee's mobile phone, and attempted to review recordings.

Sun, 31 May 2026 11:32:04 GMT
In pictures: IDF retakes southern Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge outpost nearly three decades later
The IDF held the outpost until May 2000, when Israel withdrew its forces from southern Lebanon on the order of former prime minister Ehud Barak.

Sun, 31 May 2026 10:17:08 GMT
Former finance minister Kahlon convicted of reporting offense in UnetCredit collapse case
The conviction came as part of a plea agreement between the parties.

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:50:37 GMT
Two Jerusalem residents indicted for allegedly planning terror attack against IDF soldiers
The two residents, Hussein Ghanayem and Abd al-Rahim Hamida, allegedly planned to throw an explosive device at an IDF base.

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:29:02 GMT
Staff-Sergeant Michael Tyukin killed in combat in southern Lebanon
Four IDF soldiers were lightly wounded in the incident that killed Tyukin.

Sun, 31 May 2026 06:37:32 GMT
IDF pushes north past Litani River, holds Beaufort Ridge outpost for first time in 26 years
The operation began several days ago, and its goal is to eliminate the threat Hezbollah poses to the citizens of northern Israel.

Sun, 31 May 2026 02:35:53 GMT
Israeli allegedly seen beating Palestinians, dog, in Masafer Yatta - report
Evidence and testimony were collected at the scene, and police have begun searching for the suspect. 

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:56:21 GMT
Home Front Command issues new guidelines for the North, canceling school in Lebanon border towns
The new guidelines limit gatherings in communities along the Lebanese border to no more than 50 people outdoors and 200 indoors, and beaches are closed to the public.

Sat, 30 May 2026 23:51:52 GMT
A Metallica tribute band tribute fills Tel Aviv's international music void
Between the thunderous guitars and drums, abetted by the full orchestra, the sound was thunderous and could sometimes be physically felt like sound waves passing through the chest cavity.

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:51:32 GMT
Nearly three years into war, Hezbollah keeps northern Israel under fire - analysis
Israeli cities remain under rocket fire in northern Israel after 965 days of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Sat, 30 May 2026 22:41:42 GMT
'This is not a ceasefire': Bennett, Eisenkot blast government as Hezbollah fire intensifies
"Residents of the north endured yet another weekend of lawlessness. They deserve to live in security, just like in Tel Aviv," Bennett said, following a sharp increase in Hezbollah rocket fire.

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:30:34 GMT
WATCH: People run for shelter as Hezbollah rocket barrage hits water near Nahariya beach
Hezbollah fired its first barrage of missiles against Nahariya in almost a month, with the IDF reporting that several projectiles were intercepted or fell into open areas.

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:07:52 GMT
TAU enrolls approx. 100 injured IDF veterans under new framework without psychometric exam
So far, about 30 veterans have completed admission, and the university expressed hope that by the end of the registration process, all of the remaining candidates will also be enrolled. 

Sat, 30 May 2026 15:58:32 GMT
Missile hits Kiryat Shmona during early-morning Hezbollah barrage, local leaders demand answers
A Hezbollah missile hit the city center of Kiryat Shmona overnight, causing heavy damage to businesses; Iron Dome intercepted all other projectiles.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:08:04 GMT
WATCH: Eighteen rescued from Lod apartment fire, including infants and elderly
Officials confirm a full investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fire.

Sat, 30 May 2026 08:30:20 GMT
Former Gaza hostage, October 7 survivors receive therapeutic Healing Ink tattoos
Healing Ink aims to help survivors take back a sense of agency through tattooing, in what CEO Craig Dershowitz described as “a reclamation of their body, of their mind, and of their life story."

Sat, 30 May 2026 03:48:33 GMT
Three arrested in connection to double murder of Ruslan and Olga Prikhodko
This development came less than a day after the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court extended the detention of the main suspect, a 17-year-old resident of Lod.

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:45:08 GMT
Israel Police issue over 4,000 tickets in crackdown on dangerous, distracted driving
Drivers were captured on camera engaging in offenses such as distracted driving, using a cellphone while driving, and speeding, with many of the traffic infractions being repeat offenses.

Fri, 29 May 2026 21:28:40 GMT
'Unique weapons, electronic warfare': Katz presents winners of Israel's 2026 Security Award
Among the winners are a system that was key during the Operation Roaring Lion against Iran, a classified Mossad asset, and the breakthroughs in the Ofek satellite array.

Fri, 29 May 2026 20:54:30 GMT
Israel making 'every possible mistake' in Lebanon, Tel Aviv University vice-rector says
"What needs to be done is to attack Hezbollah, meaning its training camps and its social and economic infrastructure, and not relent," Tel Aviv Vice-Rector Professor Eyal Zisser told 103FM.

Fri, 29 May 2026 18:46:00 GMT
Israel-Lebanon talks set to proceed in US despite renewed violence
Negotiations are scheduled to focus on the “political track” next Tuesday and Wednesday, with the aim of lasting calm.

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:26:13 GMT
Netanyahu confirms IDF soldiers crossed Litani River, air force 'operating in Beirut, Bekaa Valley'
Netanyahu visited the border alongside Defense Minister Israel Katz and was briefed by Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo and 36th Division Commander Brig.-Gen. Yiftach Norkin on the IDF's Le

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:02:16 GMT
IDF chief Zamir says military has 'solutions ready' to Hezbollah's FPV drone threat
In his comments, Zamir described the drone threat posed by Hezbollah as "a challenge," adding that the IDF "will overcome it."

Fri, 29 May 2026 16:50:35 GMT
Hezbollah likely pushing Iran to secure its inclusion in any ceasefire agreement with US - report
The IDF ramps up strikes on Hezbollah amid fears a US-Iran ceasefire could limit Israeli operations in Lebanon, reporting 2,500 fighters killed since Operation Roaring Lion began.

Fri, 29 May 2026 10:32:18 GMT
Hamas likely possesses, uses FPV drones similar to Hezbollah, IDF Southern Command officer says
The army admitted that despite the time since October 7 and multiple efforts in Israel and abroad to counter the threat, there is still no complete solution for intercepting fiber-optic drones.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:57:45 GMT
Bennett-Lapid's Together drops seats as Eisenkot makes gains, Likud becomes largest party - poll
Before Bennett and Lapid merged, their separate lists held 31 seats combined, making the current decline even steeper, a loss of 9 mandates compared to their previous numbers.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:01:36 GMT
IDF fires on civilian plane after mistaking it for hostile drone over West Bank town - report
Authorities later determined that the landing route at Ben-Gurion Airport had been diverted eastward, which meant that planes preparing to land in Tel Aviv passed closer than usual to Beit El.

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:41:42 GMT
IDF preparing to arrest haredi draft dodgers as early as next week - report
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu commended the IDF's haredi Hasmonean Brigade for simultaneously learning Torah and serving, as the IDF prepares to arrest those avoiding military service.

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:31:10 GMT
IDF soldiers, equipment, used without authorization for private company VIP customer tour - report
The company released a video in which its customers, including children and at least two babies, are given a tour of a base in the Jordan Valley, with a briefing from a commander and an ATV ride.

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