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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:48:11 GMT
Defense Ministry recognizes IAF Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as fallen soldier after PTSD-related suicide
The Defense Ministry has officially recognized Maj. (res.) Asaf Dagan as a fallen soldier, honoring his service and the psychological toll of his military duty, following a long fight by his family.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:41:01 GMT
Likud backlash leads Netanyahu to replace Ziv Agmon with Edo Norden
"I’ve known Ziv for a long time, and I have never witnessed any sign of racism from him. On the contrary, quite the opposite," Netanyahu said.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:57:52 GMT
Shrapnel hits across central Israel, injuring several, causing property damage
At least three people were being treated for injuries, including two hospital evacuations, according to Magen David Adom.

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:30:41 GMT
Police intervene as 100 people try to enter private compound near Tomb of the Kings in Jerusalem
One person was arrested, and three officers were lightly injured. Authorities used crowd-control measures to disperse the group and restore public order. 

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:49:41 GMT
High Court issues conditional order in petition over Saturday night protests
Sunday’s decision signals that the justices are no longer dealing only with one night of demonstrations, but with the question of whether the state has a policy for protests under wartime conditions.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:52:50 GMT
Western Wall priestly blessing limited to 50 as High Court permits larger anti-war protests
The enforced restrictions at the Western Wall sparked controversy after the High Court intervened in the dispute over Saturday night’s anti-war protests.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:41:09 GMT
Jewish settlers burn farms, buildings in West Bank as retaliation for Palestinian stone attack
The incident came after another Jewish settler was attacked after he accidentally entered Palestinian private property while going from Esh Kodesh to Ahiya.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:02:24 GMT
Israeli youth maintain positive moods amid global life satisfaction crisis, war - opinion
"In Israel, the reality encountered within the IDF is harsh, but ultimately produces something far healthier - far more communal and meaningful," researcher Anat Fanti says.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:48:24 GMT
El Al cancels all scheduled flights till April 18 due to war in Middle East
El AL's decision follows a government announcement easing flight restrictions, with additional departures now available under the emergency flight schedule currently in place.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:34:54 GMT
Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis
While government policy and a majority of top serving defense establishment figures are in favor of the Iran war, a growing number of current and former top defense officials vehemently dissent.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:49:55 GMT
WATCH: Ten wounded in northern Israel after Iranian missiles damage car, hit building
According to MDA, the wounded people were in a car at the time of the missile strike. The damage didn't come from glass breaking or shrapnel, they added, but from the shockwave.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:42:43 GMT
Flights to start departing from Ben-Gurion with 100 passengers, Transportation Ministry announces
This represents an increase in the 80-passenger limit per flight, while the ministry will also allow two flights to depart per hour.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:55:35 GMT
High Court raises Kotel worship cap to 100, keeps broader wartime prayer policy under review
The petition comes a day after the High Court intervened in the dispute over anti-war protests, criticizing the Home Front Command’s framework and later ordering the state to allow demonstrations.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:34:50 GMT
Netanyahu congratulates Trump for rescue of F-15 pilot who was shot down in Iran
"Congratulations, President Trump. All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors,” Netanyahu said.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:51:39 GMT
Inside the legal battle: High Court rules on wartime protests and freedom of speech - explainer
The legal battle over Saturday’s anti-war protests explores the tension between wartime security restrictions and the right to protest. The High Court’s intervention sets a significant precedent.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:44:47 GMT
West Bank man indicted for extortion, impersonation of IAF pilot, Mossad agent, illegal entry
A 51-year-old West Bank resident was indicted for extortion, impersonating a fighter pilot and Mossad agent, and entering Israel illegally.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:31:57 GMT
'They broke my leg for what happened in Sde Teiman': Bar Kupershtein recounts Hamas brutality
"They took Yosef Chaim Ohana and me, and broke my leg. They said that it was because of Netanyahu, Ben Gvir, because of Sde Teiman," Kupershtein said in an interview for KAN Reshet Bet.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:10:39 GMT
Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported
United Hatzalah and the IDF's Search and Rescue Brigade are conducting searches at the reported sites where missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:02:47 GMT
'May God kill, destroy the judges,' Yitzhak Yosef denounces ruling restricting Western Wall prayers
Former Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef criticizes the High Court’s decision restricting Passover prayers at the Western Wall, calling the judges "heretics" and "Shabbat desecrators."

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:59:08 GMT
Israeli airstrikes kill several in Lebanon on Easter Sunday, as IDF raids Hezbollah cells
Meanwhile, IDF Arabic Spokesperson Col. (res.) Avichay Adraee issued an evacuation warning for Beirut's southern suburb of Ghobeiry on Sunday morning.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:43:15 GMT
Miracle in Sinaia: Israeli underdogs break Soviet chess dominance in 1965
In 1965, a group of Israeli amateurs shocked the Soviet chess elite, securing a moral victory in the Cold War arena. The "Miracle in Sinaia" remains a powerful symbol of Israeli resilience.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:40:28 GMT
Why Israeli goalkeeper Daniel Peretz is making headlines in Britain
Peretz emerged as one of the more talked-about figures in British football coverage after helping Southampton beat Arsenal for the British FA Cup.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:20:23 GMT
Iranian missile fragments damage MK Gafni's Bnei Brak house, none injured
Gafni and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call following the incident, Yeshiva World News reported.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:28:16 GMT
Murder suspect caught hiding in IDF base weeks after the killing
The murder victim was a 32-year-old resident of Rehovot, who had been stabbed one morning in February outside of a club in Tel Aviv.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:54:31 GMT
Israel Police investigating after human remains found in ocean off coast of Herzliya
According to the police, the human bones were found in the sea by Tel Aviv District Marine Police officers after they received a call from citizens.

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 03:53:21 GMT
Looter indicted after pretending to be emergency worker at Dimona rocket crash site
The suspect was arrested shortly after committing the crimes; he was indicted for trespassing, theft, breaking and entering, and using a vehicle to commit a crime. 

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:35:25 GMT
'The first woman E Streeter': Springsteen band drummer remembers Suki Lahav, Jewish violinist
“Suki and Louie were quite literally the first people associated with Bruce and the band that I came to know, respect, admire, and yes, love,” he wrote to The Jerusalem Post from Portland, Oregon.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:13:25 GMT
Anti-war protests held across Israel under wartime gathering limits
Demonstrators carried signs reading “We must stop” and “Bibi will kill us all,” while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:56:04 GMT
Sgt. First Class Guy Ludar killed in combat in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
Ludar, from Yuvalim, was a soldier in the Maglan Unit, Commando Brigade. His name was shared after his family was notified.

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:22:45 GMT
WATCH: IDF confirms Iranian missile fragments hit near Kirya, multiple cars ablaze in Ramat Gan
According to the Israel Police and the IDF, no injuries or casualties were reported in the military base hit, while additional falls were reported across central Israel.

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