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Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:45:59 GMT
Katz orders heightened Gaza alert ahead of October 7 amid Hamas attack intelligence
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructed the IDF to prepare for possible Hamas attacks in Gaza on the October 7 anniversary, prompting sharp criticism from Gadi Eisenkot.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:03:16 GMT
Settler violence continues as Palestinian homes, livestock shelters torched in West Bank - report
One witness told WAFA the settlers targeted the home of one Palestinian resident, setting fire to hay surrounding the property and causing additional damage.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:34:13 GMT
Israel was prepared to shoot down flydubai jet during hijacking attempt - report
Had Flight 1073 continued toward Israel and reached a predetermined distance, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate the aircraft, the two sources told CBS News.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:14:51 GMT
Israeli cinematheques mark October 7 with documentaries, memorial screenings
Special October 7 programs include documentaries on Nir Oz, soldiers in Gaza, and Israeli society, alongside screenings in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Sderot.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:55:19 GMT
Israel 'in the dark' over flydubai terror hijacker investigation as Mossad probes link to Iran
"There is no information that can rule out or confirm an Iranian connection to or involvement with" Omani terrorist co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Israeli official said.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:31:13 GMT
Three Ra'anana daycare aides arrested on suspicion of abusing toddlers
The investigation began after an 11-month-old was hospitalized with an ear injury, and later raised suspicions of additional violence against toddlers at the daycare.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:41:12 GMT
Suspected criminal assassination attempt leaves two wounded after car explosion, fire in Jerusalem
The circumstances surrounding the explosion were not immediately clear.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:55:55 GMT
Jerusalem unveils unity mural honoring Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Ori Danino at Teddy Stadium
Supporters of rival Jerusalem football clubs, Goldberg-Polin and Danino formed a close friendship during 328 days in Hamas captivity.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:18:54 GMT
‘Remember 7.10.23’: Hostage Square bears few remnants of a national crisis – but trauma lingers
Three years after the attack on Simchat Torah, there are few remnants of the hostage families’ encampment: the tunnel replica, a few yellow ribbons and a sign bearing the words “Remember 7.10.23.”

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:56:50 GMT
Board of Peace ‘not stepping back’ from Gaza plan ahead of Israeli elections - report
A Board of Peace source says Gaza roadmap efforts continue after an Israeli security source described ongoing operations to weaken Hamas.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:09:27 GMT
Haredi protest erupts in Modi'in after Military Police move to arrest draft dodger
Footage of the scene shared by Israeli media showed numerous haredi (ultra-Orthodox) men protesting and clashing with police officers.

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:56:46 GMT
Avinatan Or dug through Gaza cell in failed escape attempt, former hostage reveals
"In the army they always told us, there's no such thing as a 100% perfect defense, there will always be some weak point," he explained.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:23:58 GMT
Rabbi Lando: Zionism to blame for Arab hostility, religious IDF troops killed over 'twisted Torah'
UTJ spiritual leader Lando: '[National-Religious Jews] are being killed because their rabbis teach them twisted Torah' • Litvak rabbi says secular Israelis 'have no connection with Judaism'

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:18:38 GMT
Mizrahi departs for EuroLeague owners meeting, Israeli teams' status on table
Maccabi's Mizrahi flies to Italy as Hapoel Tel Aviv and Jerusalem fight for EuroLeague licenses amid plans to return home games to Israel.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:57:38 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Jerusalem in Winner Cup
Maccabi Tel Aviv beat Jerusalem 88-71 to reach Winner Cup final. Lundberg scored 14 in Q4, while Brissett and Sorkin led comeback from 10 points down.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:43:04 GMT
Tel Aviv derby set for Winner Cup final
“Maccabi deserved to win,” said Jerusalem coach Sasa Obradovic. “While we played well in the first half, in the second half their quality came out.”

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:33:58 GMT
Blue-and-white earns point against Ireland, but relegation battle looms
Israel showed character in responding to last week’s heavy defeat and falling behind again, but the two points accumulated from four matches leave very little margin for error.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:26:11 GMT
Brad Pitt on screen, retired IDF combat dogs in the seats
HaHolchim BaRosh arranged the screening; it supports Oketz veterans as they transition into civilian life and maintains a community for former unit members.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:21:03 GMT
'There is so much more that unites than divides' Nigerian king tells 'Post' - interview
The king's visit was organized by Bishop Robert Stearns of Eagles' Wings, a Christian movement dedicated to strengthening Jewish-Christian ties, supporting Israel, and fighting antisemitism.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:15:53 GMT
Herzog says he told US Congress that terror 'undermines' regional peace three months before Oct. 7
Herzog also addressed reports that Israeli security officials were unaware that the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 was barred from Oman Air amid concerns over his radicalization.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:53 GMT
Shin Bet takes active role in interrogation of flydubai hijacker in UAE
Israel is still working to establish a final profile of Hammami to determine whether he acted as a ‘lone wolf,’ was affiliated with any organization, or was sent directly by Iran.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:52 GMT
Vehicle registered to PMO shot at in attempted assassination of crime boss Domrani's son - report
Police found that the vehicle was registered to Boaz Assayag, one of Netanyahu's drivers, who had previously testified in the prime minister's corruption trial.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:05:50 GMT
Next gov’t should hand control of Palestinian areas in West Bank to Jordan, Liberman says
Yisrael Beytenu is part of the opposition bloc seeking to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition in the October election. It has recently been polling at around nine to 10 seats.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:03:11 GMT
Undercover police arrest three haredi riot suspects after Jerusalem rock throwing
While operating in Mea She’arim, a group of rioters began throwing stones and other objects at the officers, who were then arrested.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:53:15 GMT
Joint List calls for Jewish-Arab support to oust Netanyahu, bring 'peace between Israel, Palestine'
“We call on the entire public, Arabs and Jews: Come to us. Let’s build together a home of dignity, a home of equality, a home of hope,” said the Chairman of the Arab-led Joint List party.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:39:34 GMT
Shin Bet, IDF call for reinstating administrative detentions, creating settler violence task force
Shin Bet Director David Zini also warned the Security Cabinet that Hamas is planning to kidnap IDF soldiers, particularly during the upcoming election period.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:33:22 GMT
Knesset legal adviser urges vote as Israel enters fourth month without comptroller
The position of state comptroller has been vacant since July, when Matanyahu Englman completed his term without a successor in line and Michael Rabello's election was invalidated.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:07:56 GMT
'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91
Veteran actor, singer, and stage star Illy Gorlizki, a defining figure in Israeli culture for more than seven decades, has died at 91.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:29:07 GMT
UK to expel 27 Israeli diplomats if east Jerusalem consulate closed, British diplomats expelled
UK National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell held talks with Israeli officials but failed to reach an agreement to keep the consulate open, Reuters cited sources as saying.

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:28:29 GMT
Jerusalem man charged over year-long contact with alleged foreign agent
The indictment alleges that the operative offered the suspect money to photograph Jewish residential neighborhoods and locations used by police and security forces.

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