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Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:12:08 GMT
Lahav 433 Chief Meni Benjamin speaks out after being detained for questioning on misconduct
“I am very disappointed in the Police Internal Investigations Department. The way they detained me for questioning, they could have done it in a more respectful manner," Benjamin said.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:04:34 GMT
Israel Police confiscate over 100 pistols, thwart smuggling attempt at Ben-Gurion Airport
The suspect is a Netivot resident in his twenties who arrived in Israel on a direct flight from Rome, Italy, on a foreign airline.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:02:46 GMT
FIDF, Nefesh B'Nefesh hold first Yom Siddurim for lone soldiers in two years
Over 4,000 lone soldiers from 70 countries attended the Yom Siddurim (Errand Day) event, taking advantage of the unique on-site opportunity to tackle both bureaucratic and personal tasks.

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 00:45:48 GMT
Two wounded people in serious condition after shooting in Herzliya
Police opened an investigation into the incident and began searching for suspects, noting that the background of the incident is likely criminal.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:55:13 GMT
TV Time: 'Freakier Friday' is funny, 'Nutuk' is dramatic and 'Pluribus' is not worth watching
Channel 12 drama series, 'Nutuk', continues to keep tension high while Apple TV's 'Pluribus' falls flat despite rapturous reviews.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:53:38 GMT
Multiple groups rescued from Yarkon River after severe weather
The rescuers responded to an emergency call and found the trapped group sitting on the roof of their car, where they were to avoid the rising water.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:52:32 GMT
Jerusalem Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab, chairman of the Wakf Council, dies age 79
Israel Police arrested Sheikh Abdel Azim Salhab in 2019 after riots at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:27:31 GMT
MK Sukkot submits bill demanding Israel have governance of Cave of the Patriarchs, not Waqf
The bill cites Abraham's biblical purchase of the land as proof of Jewish ownership, and suggests that local municipalities be granted authority over the site. 

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:56:56 GMT
IDF kills two Palestinians, arrests 40 in West Bank counterterrorism op.
In addition, the Judea Territorial Brigade carried out a brigade-wide operation in the city of Hebron as part of preparations for Shabbat "Chayei Sarah" at the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:56:26 GMT
IDF kills terrorist who crossed into IDF-controlled territory in southern Gaza
The IDF has confirmed that its forces are deployed throughout the area in line with operational agreements and will continue to take all necessary measures to eliminate threats to Israel.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:19:52 GMT
Ron Dermer steps out of Israel's power center, leaving a void in Jerusalem's US diplomacy
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: After years as Netanyahu’s most trusted adviser, the man who bridged Jerusalem and Washington leaves gov’t, taking with him a legacy of influence, division, and results.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:12:16 GMT
Security forces block left-wing activists' entry into West Bank for Palestinian olive harvest
In a brief but disruptive demonstration, the protesters exited the buses and blocked the main road through the Shomron Junction, creating a safety hazard by impeding traffic.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:58:53 GMT
WATCH: Ashkelon firefighters rescue eight as coastal cities face winter's first flash flooding
Several cities along the coast experienced heavy rain on Friday morning, from Haifa to Ashkelon, where 61 millimeters fell in just an hour and a half.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:53:58 GMT
Beit Shemesh resident arrested after setting fire to Jerusalem synagogue, Clal building
The suspect was taken in for questioning at the Lev HaBira police station, and will be brought today before the court for an extension of his detention.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:25:56 GMT
Shin Bet stalls restart of Israel–Morocco flights, despite transport ministry's green light
A spokesperson for Israir confirmed that the company submitted a request to the Shin Bet several weeks ago to renew the Tel Aviv–Morocco route.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:13:17 GMT
WATCH: Israeli forces arrest four suspected of ISIS-inspired terror plot in east Jerusalem
The police discovered a handgun hidden in a chicken coop at one of the suspects homes during the arrest.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:56:10 GMT
Coalition drops to 48 seats in Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot bloc gains majority - poll
Likud has lost two seats, dropping the party to 24, while former prime minister Naftali Bennett's party gained two, also reaching 24 to tie.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:59:33 GMT
Israel national soccer team aims to finish 2026 World Cup qualifiers on a strong note
Ben Shimon & Co. close World Cup qualifiers at Moldova seeking redemption, growth, and steps toward future success

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:48:57 GMT
Baron, Meyers power Israel to comeback victory over Bosnia
Alyssa Baron leads Israel Women’s Basketball to a 98-91 win over Bosnia in the EuroBasket qualifiers, with Abby Meyers and Daniel Raber contributing big performances.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:31:35 GMT
Southern Lebanon explosion caused by Hezbollah weapons smugglers, not IAF strike, Adraee confirms
The IDF confirmed an explosion in southern Lebanon was caused by a Hezbollah smuggling operation, not an Israeli airstrike, as Lebanese reports suggested earlier on Thursday.

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:18:15 GMT
Yom Kippur War veteran, grandfather, soccer lover: Who was slain hostage Meny Godard? - explainer
His children describe him as “a family man who cared for everyone around him” and a “man of the sea.”

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:50:35 GMT
Lahav 433 head Asst.-Ch. Meni Benjamin named as police officer investigated for breach of trust
Earlier, Likud MK Tally Gotliv publicly revealed his identity, in defiance of a court-issued gag order.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 21:26:52 GMT
Lead candidate 'A' for taking over Mossad also has some agency support, 'Post' learns
The 'Post' learned that "A" is not only the leading candidate for Netanyahu, but is also supported by the Mossad. Until he wins the appointment, his name will remain anonymous.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:56:23 GMT
IDF soldier dies from apparent allergic reaction on southern Israel training base
Bahatal, 18, was from Ma'ale Adumim and was in the process of completing his mandatory service.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:06:51 GMT
Top brass in limbo: Pressure builds as Katz blocks Zamir's key IDF appointments
Since becoming the defense minister in November 2024, Israel Katz has successfully blocked multiple appointments.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:15:12 GMT
'Set up an Army Radio station at President’s Residence': Source close to Katz slams Herzog
"If the president is fond of radio stations, he can set one up at the President's Residence," a source close to Katz said, as reported by Israeli media. 

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:14:19 GMT
Ben-Gvir 'proud' of less policing of Hilltop Youth after fiery week of West Bank extremism
The opening of police investigations into incidents of West Bank settler violence has been dropping despite increasing attacks against Palestinian villages, mosques, and farms.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:09:49 GMT
NGOs, lawmakers mobilize for West Bank olive harvest amid claims of state complicity
The solidarity harvest was initiated by NGOs Rabbis for Human Rights and Peace Now, shortly after an attack on Palestinians and Israelis alike harvesting olives near the village of Burin.

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:07:17 GMT
IDF kills two terrorists, false alarms after sirens in Gaza border region
Residents of the Gaza border region reportedly heard explosions from interceptions. 

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:48:47 GMT
Netanyahu 'thinking about' Trump's pardon request, not afraid of Mamdani's arrest threat
In an interview with Erin Molan on her podcast, "The Erin Molan Show", Netanyahu said that the cases against him "hurt both American and Israeli interests."

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