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Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:35:34 GMTBusinessman shot dead in Carmel forest, police suspect criminal motive
The 58-year-old victim, previously targeted in past attempts on his life, was found with gunshot wounds near Daliyat al-Carmel.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:39:41 GMTLikud is no longer the largest party, according to latest Maariv mandates poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:51:47 GMTIsrael Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika
A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:11:41 GMTPizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day
A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:57:32 GMTWATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:14:01 GMTBeitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba
There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:53:17 GMTIsrael prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:17:41 GMTHead of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:27 GMTTrump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:45 GMTIsrael, Hezbollah trade ceasefire violation accusations as IDF tries to block civilians' return
The IDF continued to jockey with Lebanese civilians about trying to prevent them from returning to southern Lebanon until a broader deal is reached regarding Hezbollah disarming.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:31:18 GMTPolice officers under investigation after detaining man, cutting Palestinian flag off his kippa
Dr. Alex Sinclair, a 53-year-old from Modi'in, wrote in a Facebook post that he was sitting at a café when a religious man began to shout at him that his kippah was "against the law."
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:14:08 GMTIDF uncovers Hezbollah stronghold 25-meter underground in southern Lebanon
Soldiers found weapons and several rooms inside the underground complex that were used for Hezbollah’s operational management.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:29 GMTIDF searches for suspects following attempted ramming attack against soldiers in West Bank
The IDF said that no soldiers were reported as wounded after the attack, and that soldiers are currently searching for the suspects.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:12:40 GMTIsraeli Air Force technicians indicted for spying on IDF chief, Ben-Gvir at Iran's behest
According to the indictment, the soldiers conducted a variety of missions for Iran, including an instance in which one of them sent an Iranian agent training materials.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:50:12 GMTIsraeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils
In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:31:46 GMTIran did what diplomacy could not
It made Israel and Saudi Arabia need each other
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:27:27 GMTIDF searching for rock-throwing terrorist in West Bank after 5-year-old wounded
The child was mildly wounded by shards of glass from the windshield of the car they were traveling in, which was shattered by one of the thrown rocks.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:13:34 GMTOpposition vows to establish Oct. 7 probe as bereaved families clash at High Court hearing
“Anyone who says ‘later’ about investigating the October 7 massacre means ‘never,” Bennett said.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:05:29 GMTBen-Gvir to sign off on Ruti Hauslich promotion after court pressure
The court then gave that notice the force of a decision and deleted the petition as moot, while leaving open the question of legal costs.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:54:15 GMTHigh Court's Oct. 7 probe hearing halted after breach attempt, justices debate ordering state probe
High Court October 7 inquiry hearing: Justices hear petitions to force the government to establish a state commission, two and a half years after the Hamas massacre.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:20:21 GMTMiki Zohar summoned for Lahav 433 questioning as Histadrut chairman vows to fight for innocence
According to KAN, Zohar’s first round of questioning on Sunday lasted for 11 hours.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:10:07 GMTBennett doubles down on mandatory haredi enlistment, blames current gov't for lack of IDF soldiers
"Draft evasion is costing the lives of our soldiers," the former prime minister said during an interview on Radio 103FM.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:15:16 GMTEretz Nehederet searches for light at the end of the bomb shelter in season finale
The cast of the Israeli comedy show celebrated reaching the end of the season, which, from the end of February until April, had them running to bomb shelters.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:48:22 GMTBennett accidentally reveals identity of Shin Bet bodyguard, forced to delete social media post
Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed the security guard’s name and picture, both of which are prohibited by Shin Bet for safety reasons.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:06:31 GMTOU Independence Day event in Jerusalem sees about two thousand participants
Several of the organization's senior leadership were in attendance, as well as an assortment of Americans, Canadians, Australians, and South Africans, including Olim.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:45:04 GMTTwo Israel Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran - KAN
Two Israeli Air Force technicians are set to be charged with espionage for Iran after allegedly leaking sensitive documents during Operation Roaring Lion.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:38:44 GMTFormer Gaza hostages visit wounded soldiers before Independence Day
Avinatan Or, Alon Ohel, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal were treated at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus when they were first freed from Hamas captivity.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:02:11 GMTMessages of peace feature prominently in Herzog, Sa'ar Independence Day speeches
President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar co-hosted the annual Independence Day reception at the President’s Residence.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:16:24 GMTLarge Iranian missile fragment located in open area in central Israel
Israeli civilians discovered a large missile fragment near Ramat Hasharon, believed to be from Operation Roaring Lion. Police confirmed no danger and urged public vigilance.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:08:14 GMTSmotrich: US supports Israeli West Bank settlement expansion - interview
In past efforts by Israel to expand control in the West Bank, the US has called for maintaining stability in the area, adding that US President Donald Trump has not backed total annexation.