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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:33:11 GMTNetanyahu trial: Court cancels Monday hearing due to ‘urgent diplomatic meeting’
As a result, Netanyahu is now set to testify only on Tuesday and Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - a shortened schedule confirmed by the court.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:25:24 GMTNew Mossad head Gofman engaged in firefight with terrorists on Oct. 7, security footage reveals
Gofman was later hit by gunfire, wounded, and evacuated to Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon for further treatment.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 08:24:47 GMTEighteen arrested for injuring dozens with smoke bombs, fireworks at Tel Aviv derby
The arrests followed a weeks-long undercover investigation that gathered evidence of a coordinated plan by organized groups of fans, according to police.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 06:23:55 GMTMansour Abbas says Ra'am will split from Shura Council, Muslim Brotherhood
Ra'am chair Mansour Abbas said his party will separate from the Shura Council and the Muslim Brotherhood, following US moves against the Islamist organization.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:07:41 GMTGrapevine, December 7, 2025: Multiple compositions
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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 05:06:07 GMTIDF soldier wears far Right Kach patch on uniform - Army Radio
The patch contained the emblem of the banned far Right Kach party, based on the teachings of Rabbi Meir Kahane.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 03:51:45 GMTNetanyahu orders evacuation of 14 illegal outposts, removal of Jewish extremists in West Bank - N12
"These outposts have become forward positions from which raids are carried out on Palestinian villages," N12 quoted security officials as saying.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:31:40 GMTWinner of Ophir Award, 'Come closer' opens in the US
Come Closer, a riveting story of love and loss, opened in NY on December 5 and will be shown in LA and other cities from December 12.
Sun, 07 Dec 2025 02:31:31 GMTNorwegian movies 'Dreams' and 'Love' open in Israel
Norway’s arthouse boom continues, though Haugerud’s trilogy relies heavily on dialogue over emotion.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:30:33 GMTCar-ramming at Hebron checkpoint wounds one IDF soldier, terrorist killed
A vehicle accelerated towards a group of soldiers. Troops shot at the attackers, killing both of them.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:37:36 GMTHerzog : 'I respect Trump’s Netanyahu pardon request, but Israel is a sovereign state' - Politico
The Israeli leader added that he would only act "in the best interest of the Israeli people” and said he would consider that matter carefully.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:32:27 GMTKatz slams IDF chief Zamir: IDF inquiries and promotions must follow agreed process
Katz said the IDF is subordinate to decisions of the political echelon, headed by the prime minister, and that the defense minister’s role is to ensure those decisions are implemented.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:01:33 GMTWATCH: Herzog, German Chancellor Merz discuss final Gaza hostage, Arrow 3 exchange in Jerusalem
Merz will also meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday morning, before visiting Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial later in the day.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:28:28 GMTIDF, police arrest eleven for criminal, terror-related activity over weekend
Two were arrested for terror-related activity in the West Bank, while nine were arrested for criminal activity in Umm al-Fahm.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:58:46 GMTIDF investigates conduct of reservist soldiers who wounded Palestinian suspect - Army Radio
The IDF noted that his injuries are "disturbing and will be examined thoroughly," but also acknowledged that the reservists "physically struggled with the suspect, until they managed to stop him."
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:03:37 GMTIsrael's 'Red Alert' nominated for Critics Choice Award in Best Foreign Language Series category
The series is named for the phrase that signifies that a missile attack is imminent in Israel, and it dramatizes true stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances on October 7.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:40:16 GMTWATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat
Police updated late on Saturday that Highway 90 and the northern entrance and exit to Eilat reopened, but the section of Highway 90 between the Arava Junction and Neve Zohar remained closed.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:24:10 GMTIsrael to Hamas in Cairo: Return Ran Gvili’s remains, accept Gaza disarmament terms - N12
The Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons Gal Hirsch left for Cairo for talks on Gvili's return, as well as advancement to the second phase of the hostage and ceasefire deal.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 13:42:47 GMTClashes break out in Italian port town between Israeli tourists, pro-Palestinian protesters
In one video shared by Italian daily La Repubblica, a group of alleged Israeli tourists can be seen performing the Roman salute, swearing, and mimicking a throat-slitting gesture.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:28:59 GMTMessi's Argentina, Ronaldo's Portugal, alongside best World Cup games to watch from Israel
The games would not be held during the middle of the day, as was the case with many matches during the Club World Cup back in July, mainly because of the high temperatures expected in North America.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 06:26:56 GMTAncient cistern mistaken for Hezbollah tunnel near northern Israel border
"When you see a hole in the ground next to the fence, you instinctively think of Hezbollah tunnels. This kind of anxiety doesn’t fade easily," a Shlomi resident commented.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 04:41:06 GMTSmotrich, Sa'ar approve NIS 2.35 billion in hasbara budget for campaigns, influencers in 2026
The budget will be used for campaigns to raise awareness and promote Israel worldwide, with NIS 1 billion already authorized by the government.
Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:17:04 GMTRan Gvili's sister Shira asks Phase Two of deal not be implemented until brother's remains returns
Ran's sister, Shira, asked that Phase 2 of the US-brokered hostage-ceasefire deal not be implemented until the return of her brother's remains.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:33:43 GMTIDF reservist killed in car accident, two weeks before daughter's wedding
Orbach, 45, leaves behind a wife and five children. His eldest daughter's wedding was scheduled two weeks ahead of the accident.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:54:32 GMTIDF identifies and kills terrorist approaching forces in northern Gaza
One other terrorist identified by the IDF accompanied him as the two approached Israeli forces, the military added. The other terrorist survived the strike, which was carried out by the IAF.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:29:46 GMTDefense Minister Katz moves to extend IDF service to 36 months
In the statement, Katz indicated that combat soldiers and other conscripts who are already serving and scheduled to complete their service during 2026 may have to delay their discharge from the IDF.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:05:48 GMTHezbollah's Qassem says sending civilian delegate to ceasefire talks is concession to Israel
On Wednesday, both Israel and Lebanon sent civilian envoys to a military committee monitoring their ceasefire, marking an expansion in the scope of talks between the two nations.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:49:45 GMTIDF kills six terrorists, arrest dozens of wanted individuals in 'Operation Five Stones'
The operation was conducted with the IDF's Menashe Brigade and Samaria Brigade in collaboration with the Shin Bet, Border Police, and the Air Force.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:22:30 GMTFormer IDF top lawyer Tomer-Yerushalmi released from Ichilov Hospital after nearly a month
She is expected to be summoned for questioning in the near future over the Sde Teiman leaked video affair.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:19:08 GMTKatz rejects appt of Col. (res.) Gitelman, claims he promoted draft dodging
"Those who preach or encourage refusal will not serve in the IDF and will not be promoted to any position," Katz said.