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Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:48:11 GMT
Grapevine February 18, 2026: I beg your pardon, Donald Trump
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:38:59 GMT
Police find explosives, guns in raid on illegal crypto operation
According to a police spokesperson, the National Cyber Crime Unit of Lahav 433 was undertaking a covert investigation over the last few months into an illegal cryptocurrency financial service.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:09:16 GMT
IDF celebrates new search and rescue unit amid growing tensions with Iran
Nicknamed "The Lion Battalion," this unit was originally formed in response to the October 7th attack.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:48:43 GMT
Turkish boxer attacks Israeli opponent before fight, Israeli wins in two rounds
Konyuncu was seen bleeding profusely from a wound on the side of his head, and the judges made the call to end the fight there, awarding victory to Gordon.

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 03:30:12 GMT
Israeli teens find dead body on hiking trail, rescue units struggle to help
Rescue forces announced that the operation had been complex, involving a series of rope systems in a difficult environment.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:25:46 GMT
Thirty-four arrested in lower Galilee raid after four injured in grenade incident
Eyewitnesses at the scene reported that the explosion, which occurred before the gunfire, was followed by a drone hovering over the area.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:14:24 GMT
Italy's RAI apologizes after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team
On Saturday, viewers heard "Let's avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one," and then "no, because ..." before the sound was cut off.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:43:00 GMT
‘When I didn’t have a voice, the film gave me one’: David, Ariel Cunio attend screening in Berlin
An updated version of Tom Shoval’s A Letter to David was screened at the 76th Berlinale, after an “incomplete version” of the film had its world premiere last year.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 19:19:48 GMT
Hugh Laurie confronts antisemitic backlash after his eulogy for Tehran producer Dana Eden
Laurie played a nuclear regulatory inspector in the third season of the series, which won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series, and which is available in Israel on KAN.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:47:24 GMT
Herzliya mayor warns beaches may close after cliff collapses
While no injuries were reported, the public was told to stay away from the affected area and to adhere to safety protocols.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:14:12 GMT
IDF says forces on high alert amid tensions with Iran, no change to public advisories
The IDF has reassured the public of its readiness amid rising tensions with Iran, emphasizing its alert status and preparedness to respond to any changes in the operational situation.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:47 GMT
Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online
The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:34:57 GMT
Police and Tax Authority uncover NIS 50 million laundering scheme in Kafr Kara factory
A joint investigation by Israeli police and the Tax Authority led to the seizure of millions in cash and assets at a Kafr Kara concrete factory linked to a major money laundering ring.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:51:41 GMT
Bennett addresses leaked recording controversy: 'Ben-Gvir has no place in my government'
The change from the recording's phrase "I do not boycott" to the X post "There is no place for him in my government" is not just a semantic change; it represents a shift in Bennett's stance.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:46:12 GMT
Border Police thwart illegal Palestinian infiltration attempt near Jerusalem
Border Police initially identified a suspicious vehicle transporting several individuals. The driver was subsequently detained for questioning.

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:36:43 GMT
WATCH: IDF kills several Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, strikes command center
On Saturday, the Associated Press reported that the IDF killed eight Hezbollah terrorists in the village of  Rayak in northeast Lebanon on Friday. 

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:50:36 GMT
Naftali Bennett's big comeback: Can the ex-PM return from political hiatus to topple Netanyahu?
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: The ex-PM claims to have a plan to “fix Israel’s biggest problems in all areas,” sharing the details with English-speaking olim at a recent event in Tel Aviv.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:01:32 GMT
WATCH: Bat Yam residents reflect on another Iran conflict after devastating missile impact in 2025
Dario Sanchez speaks with locals about whether they feel prepared for the possibility of another round of conflict with Iran.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:32:05 GMT
WATCH: Golani, Air Force kill terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in southern Gaza
According to the IDF spokesperson, soldiers from the Golani Brigade operating south of the Gaza Strip spotted a terrorist approaching in a way which indicated an immediate threat.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:52:42 GMT
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot plans speaking tour, book as part of recovery from captivity
Bohbot said that what helps him most during his recovery period is focusing on his book, '738 Days in Hamas Captivity.' "I'm trying to push it," he said.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:24:17 GMT
WATCH: Nine Palestinians arrested for stone-throwing incidents in West Bank
In a separate incident, the Palestinian Health Ministry claimed that a Palestinian was killed by settler gunfire in the village of al-Mikhmas area near Ramallah.

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:11:41 GMT
IDF cracks down on Palestinian incitement to violence across West Bank at start of Ramadan
Additionally, Palestinian media reported that police arrested Sheikh Muhammad Ali al-Abbasi, an imam of al-Aqsa Mosque, on Monday evening. 

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:35:57 GMT
Haredi parties accuse Knesset foreign affairs committee legal adviser of stalling draft bill
According to senior haredi party figures quoted by Maariv, some of Frenkel-Shor’s conditions are not purely legal in nature but reflect “an ideological approach.”

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:47:48 GMT
Despite leading in votes, Netanyahu lacks power to form coalition - poll

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:46:53 GMT
Soroka Medical Center prepares for potential military conflict with Iran
The medical center is already simulating emergency situations, and in recent days, procedures have been refined and guidelines updated for transferring patients in case of another emergency. 

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:09:05 GMT
Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story
After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:17:46 GMT
Hamas allegedly asked Mansour Abbas to ensure Netanyahu's re-election in 2021 - report
The official reportedly believed that "Netanyahu was looking for continued calm and quiet understandings, while a new government would be dragged into an operation in the Gaza Strip."

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:57:22 GMT
Groceries, water, art supplies: Israeli women ready families for another confrontation with Iran
Three Israeli women describe how the June 2025 conflict with Iran affected them and their families, and how they feel now that tensions are rising once again.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:47:46 GMT
Leaked security footage debunks Tucker Carlson’s claim of being detained at Ben-Gurion Airport
Israel Airports Authority confirmed that Carlson was "politely asked a few routine questions, in accordance with standard procedures applied to many travelers" in a late Wednesday X/Twitter post.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 22:39:31 GMT
WATCH: IDF foils terror plots in West Bank, destroys Hamas tunnels in Gaza
One of the Hamas tunnels was approximately one kilometer long, the IDF said, and it contained several living quarters as well as explosive devices. 

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