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Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:56:47 GMTJournalist Abd Abu Shahada slams Shin Bet arrest as 'abuse of unchecked power'
Following his release after five days in Shin Bet custody, journalist Abd Abu Shahada told 103FM that his arrest was intended to intimidate Arab citizens and journalists.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 11:06:47 GMTPolice chief asks AG to advance appointments Ben-Gvir has yet to sign as rift deepens
Police Commissioner Danny Levi asked AG Baharav-Miara to let senior police appointments move forward without Ben-Gvir’s signature, a day after the minister called Levi her “captive.”
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:08:03 GMTIPS overhauls inmate rehabilitation, officer responsibilities as prison security upgraded
Requirements include obeying rules, maintaining appropriate behavior, and participating in supplementary educational programs that involve group discussions and work.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:56:38 GMTGlobal mayors mark Kristallnacht in Jerusalem as Huckabee urges them to counter misinformation
Addressing the international delegation, Huckabee emphasized the importance of visiting Israel and forming independent impressions rather than relying on narratives circulating abroad.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:49:25 GMTWave of shootings, grenade attacks in Rishon Lezion sparks fears of mob feud harming civilians
The string of criminal incidents in recent months has left residents fearing that conflicts between criminal elements and attempts to intimidate businesspeople could ultimately harm innocent people.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:13:41 GMTSanctioned Russian Defense Ministry jet lands in Israel after departing Moscow military base
The Tupolev Tu-154M, which departed from a military base near Moscow, has been on the US sanctions list since 2023.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:08:31 GMTIsrael approves initial 250 foreign troops for Gaza as US prepares multinational force
Foreign military officers, accompanied by US troops, have been spotted near Gaza as preparations advance for a multinational force, with Israel authorizing an initial deployment of 250 soldiers.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:44:00 GMTWATCH: Israel Police arrest 50 suspected of extorting contractors under guise of security services
Some 500 officers raided targets across Israel on Monday, arresting 50 suspected of extorting contractors under the guise of security services, including a sitting council head in the North.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:59:09 GMTIDF reveals 10 km Rafah tunnel where Hamas held Hadar Goldin's remains, one year after his return
The IDF said the route ran more than 10 km beneath a dense Rafah neighborhood, including an UNRWA compound, mosques and schools, and was used by senior Hamas commanders.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:56:22 GMTWater Authority has no flooding plan, no budget, no organization, climate resilience expert says
Babitsky cited a shortfall in spending over the previous decade and unresolved questions about which national and local authorities are responsible.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:26:41 GMTIsraeli couple mistakenly enters Bethlehem with one-year-old son, rescued by security forces
An Israeli couple from Jerusalem and their one-year-old son were rescued after mistakenly entering Area A near a Bethlehem hotel. The parents were later questioned by police.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:26:55 GMTTel Aviv to impose fines of up to NIS 1,000 on drivers for excessive honking
The system will initially be installed at 11 locations across the city, including the intersection of Bograshov and Tchernichovsky streets and the area around Rabin Square
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:21:46 GMTPolice arrest east Jerusalem teen for allegedly tearing mezuzah from Jewish home
The resident of Silwan’s Yemenite Village returned home Thursday night to find the mezuzah ripped from his doorframe and graffiti on his door, police said.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 02:27:04 GMT'You are a coward': Danon confronts Iranian UN representative in heated confrontation
"You are a coward, and your leaders are cowards hiding underground," Danon told Iran's UN representative, warning that Tehran would face consequences for its support of terrorism.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:37:52 GMTStuck in the mud: Firefighters, local veterinarian rescue errant cow in northern Israel
Firefighters responded to a report of an animal in distress in Kiryat Ata on Sunday found a cow stuck in the mud up to its neck after days of heavy rain. It was pulled out unharmed.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:55:52 GMTPolice investigate three West Bank suspects arrested with illegal guns, protected gazelles
Three suspects were arrested in weekend West Bank raids that turned up six illegal firearms, ammunition, IDF uniform pants, and four protected gazelles, police said Sunday.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 22:37:13 GMTIllegal resident detained after using sex offender’s ID card in attempt to cross checkpoint
The incident occured when the man arrived at the checkpoint and tried to identify himself with a photo of an ID card on his mobile phone.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:11:59 GMTBoth Israeli teams struggle in Euroleague
Hapoel Tel Aviv fell to Barcelona, while Maccabi Tel Aviv was defeated by Partizan Belgrade ahead of the derby.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:58:07 GMTUNRWA could lay off thousands as Trump’s Board of Peace prepares for post-agency Gaza - report
In a post on September 25, the BoP said it "will only work with trusted partners who will deliver for the people of Gaza and contribute to a deradicalized Strip. UNRWA fails on those litmus tests."
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:52:45 GMTChannel 13 reporter suspended for racism after questioning medical credentials of El-Sayed, Tibi
The controversy began when Channel 13 political reporter Eyal Berkovic questioned whether El-Sayed was entitled to use the title "doctor."
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:19:37 GMTPolice, Health Ministry uncover operation selling methamphetamine labeled as 'khat drops'
Lab tests confirmed that "khat drops" sold in Israel were methamphetamine, police said Sunday. Khat leaves are legal in Israel, but any extract of the plant is illegal.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:25:24 GMTDefense establishment shocked by Trump's Israel aid cut off, details unclear, sources tell 'Post'
Until clarity emerges, both US government and private-sector officials may take unilateral action to freeze certain weapons transfers or approvals.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:25:11 GMTIDF uncovers weapons caches next to humanitarian aid boxes, near UN posts in southern Lebanon
During operations by the 'Oded' (9th) Brigade Combat Team in the area of Meiss El Jabal, Israeli forces found Kalashnikov rifles, RPG launchers and rockets, and more.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 18:08:48 GMTA-G Baharav-Miara says no evidence foreign interference could have changed Knesset election results
Gali Baharav-Miara said decisions on whom to investigate are professional and equal, adding that any new information would be examined in accordance with the law.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:24:20 GMTTel Aviv man accused of stealing from yeshiva, denies recognizing himself in footage
Roy Cohen, a Tel Aviv resident in his 40s with 14 previous convictions, allegedly broke into a yeshiva on Rothschild Boulevard and stole tefillin worth NIS 25,000, cash, and other valuables.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:49:37 GMTIn Latin America Outreach, Settler Leader Yisrael Ganz Seeks Allies Against European Sanctions
Yisrael Ganz toured Argentina, Guatemala, and Mexico, seeking diplomatic support against European sanctions on Judea and Samaria and building new alliances with Latin American leaders.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:59:25 GMTGreat battles return between Mossad, IDF over Iran, sources tell 'Post'
In June 2025 and in early 2026, both the IDF and the Mossad were in favor of striking Iran with major operations. The sides began to disagree over the goals of the early 2026 operation.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:53:21 GMT'Boaz Balet is a fraud': Ben-Gvir slams head of police investigations over election probe
Ben-Gvir criticized Maj.-Gen. Boaz Balet, head of the Israel Police Investigations, following reports that Balet had prohibited police from transferring materials to Shin Bet for the election probe.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:49:44 GMTForeign nationals face possible deportation after arrest in West Bank alongside Palestinians
According to a police statement, the incident occurred on Saturday after authorities received a report of a disturbance in the Samaria region.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:48:26 GMTSecurity officer detained after being filmed pointing gun at settlers near West Bank's Jericho
Following the incident, an investigation was opened at the Jordan Valley police station in the Judea and Samaria District on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon.