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Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:23:08 GMTPolice arrest first suspect in connection with violent settler incident in West Bank's Kusra
Settler leaders have condemned the violence, saying on August 13 that the attacks in Kusra "are not our way."
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:39:30 GMTNetanyahu's Oct. 7 phone call to IDF chief took place three hours after attack began - report
Earlier this week, Netanyahu claimed that IDF officers deliberately did not wake him for over an hour because they knew he would prevent the massacre.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:24:35 GMTChief Rabbi urges IDF, Katz to reverse punishment of religious soldiers in female medic dispute
He wrote that Jewish tradition had established principles for the conduct of a Jewish army, citing the biblical phrase, “Your camp shall be holy.”
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:15:01 GMTMan shot in Lower Galilee is in serious condition, MDA says
MDA teams treated him for penetrating injuries at the scene before transporting him to the Italian Hospital in Nazareth.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:07:16 GMTRiot in West Bank as terrorists throw cinder blocks, stones at IDF soldiers, Israeli civilian
Two 19-year-old Palestinian citizens of the West Bank were killed, and one was seriously injured by IDF fire during the disturbance, Ynet reported.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:25:47 GMTThailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15
The change places Israel among 60 countries and territories whose citizens will continue to receive visa-free entry to Thailand, but for a shorter period.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:42:40 GMTJerusalem's Basimta Cafe may decide to close on Shabbat amid weekly haredi protests
The demonstrations against the cafe began following a revelation that the the eatery is an official Jews for Jesus project, a movement seen as controversial amongst mainstream Judaism.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:37:06 GMTMoshe Rosenthal’s ‘Tell Me Everything’ brings a powerful coming-of-age story to Israeli theaters
Tell Me Everything, which had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year, the first Israeli feature film to be shown there in years, is also a portrait of an unconventional family.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:13:31 GMTFrom Grand Slam glory to the next generation of Israeli tennis players
As Guy Sasson eyes a historic calendar-year feat, Israel Tennis Association and Wingate Institute are building a professional pathway designed to produce the county’s future champions.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:08:43 GMTPolice question suspect who said Amir Ohana, rest of Likud 'deserving of death'
"All 64 should be considered deserving of death in every sense of the word," said the suspect. "Let them suffer every remaining day of their lives."
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:24:50 GMTNetanyahu warns that an attack from Tehran would be 'one of their last decisions'
Netanyahu made his remarks during an event at a Sderot hesder yeshiva, with N12 News reporting that some of the students began to sing anti-Palestinian songs in front of the prime minister.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:49:01 GMTHow Sara Netanyahu’s October 7 remark successfully hijacked the Israeli election agenda - analysis
During an election campaign, what matters is not necessarily what is being said, but what is being talked about.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:22:06 GMTShas rabbi ordered haredi IDF commander to resign from military - report
A rabbi reportedly told the commander to “leave the IDF because it is at war with the people of the Torah,” and warned that his family’s social standing may be harmed due to his position in the army.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:54:13 GMTWATCH: IDF destroys Gaza tunnel, 26 km. worth destroyed east of Yellow Line amid ceasefire
On August 19, the IDF sealed off two Hamas tunnels with a combined length of two kilometers, the military said at the time.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:53:15 GMTDegel HaTorah leader Rabbi Lando says haredim only need to rely on God, not any prime minister
"We are not dependent on this person or that person, or on one prime minister or another, but only on the Creator of the world," he declared.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:51:40 GMTNetanya man indicted for alleged series of indecent acts against at least 10 women in one day
According to the indictment, Ganah was questioned, released to house arrest, and then, within a single day, allegedly committed a further series of acts against at least 10 different women.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:12:58 GMTIDF fires commander filmed praying with West Bank Jewish extremists during Kusra siege
The IDF says the commander has been explicitly ordered to avoid taking any actions that may be in any way interpreted as identifying with the Jewish extremists or supporting their illegal conduct.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:11:58 GMTWATCH: Netanyahu visits IDF Gaza outpost, pledges to continue Hamas disarmament effort
Netanyahu stressed that the Gaza Strip will "no longer pose a threat to Israel," noting that the goal has "largely been achieved."
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:28:16 GMT'Israel needs its supporters to be here': Paraguay’s ambassador seeks lasting ties
Alejandro Rubin points to growing beef exports and water cooperation, while acknowledging delays in implementing other agreements.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:25 GMTFormer IDF soldier charged for affiliating himself with ISIS, watching terror training videos
The suspect, Khamis Su'ad, had served in the IDF between 2017 and 2019 and had allegedly exhibited a growing interest in ISIS since 2023.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:17 GMTSix 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 GMTSuspect 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 GMTTwelve Israel Prison Service guards indicted over 2023 alleged beating, murder 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 GMTCars 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 GMTIsraeli 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 GMTSa'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 GMTAttorney-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 GMTGolan 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 GMTHaredi 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.