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Fri, 15 May 2026 11:35:21 GMT
IDF Chief of Staff Zamir visited UAE during Op. Roaring Lion, sources confirm
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visited the UAE secretly during Operation Roaring Lion, accompanied by a US delegation, to strengthen strategic cooperation and discuss defense against Iran.

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:58 GMT
Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:43:36 GMT
IDF would withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah disarmed as CIA plans to remove terror weapons - KAN
The continued talks come as the IDF carries out strikes in southern Lebanon, Army Radio reported on Friday. 

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:19:08 GMT
WATCH: 'All of Israel is ours': Smotrich calls to annex West Bank in Jerusalem Day speech
"The time has come for us to finally erase the lines that distinguish between Areas A, B, and C, the entire Land of Israel is ours," Smotrich said at the Religious Zionist Merkaz HaRav Yeshiva.

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:00:51 GMT
Over half of Israelis want PM Netanyahu to retire from politics, not run in Knesset election - poll
Poll: 55% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down, as the coalition drops to 49 seats and the opposition strengthens to a majority.

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:17:34 GMT
Staff-Sgt. Negev Dagan killed by Hezbollah mortar fire near Litani River in southern Lebanon
Dagan served in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.

Fri, 15 May 2026 04:59:43 GMT
IDF prosecutors file indictment against terrorist who killed Yehuda Sherman in ramming attack
Prosecutors petitioned for Hasson to be detained until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against him. The court ordered that Hasson remain detained until further notice.

Fri, 15 May 2026 02:39:53 GMT
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicles in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:51:15 GMT
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:11:22 GMT
Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home
Groups of ultra-Orthodox men have upped their protests amid increasing tensions regarding a haredi draft bill in the Knesset. 

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:51:43 GMT
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
The tensions come after the crisis in Netanyahu’s coalition with the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties over the controversial conscription law.

Thu, 14 May 2026 21:39:48 GMT
Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery
The new terminal, built at an investment of more than NIS 16 million, is expected to begin operating with the opening of the cruise season on May 14.

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:51:44 GMT
Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says
“That attack on Diaspora Jewry does not serve us,” Chikli said. “I would not use the language of threats.”

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:29:55 GMT
Israel marks 59th Jerusalem Day with Old City flag march, nationwide celebrations
This year, the holiday fell on May 14, which is also the anniversary of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:07:11 GMT
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Police noted that the investigation is still ongoing, and additional suspects are expected to be arrested in Israel and other European countries.

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:18:42 GMT
IDF colonel suspended due to sexual harassment investigation
"Following a complaint about an incident of a sexual nature by an officer with the rank of lieutenant colonel, a Military Police Investigation was opened," an IDF spokesperson stated.

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:15:11 GMT
Jerusalem under pressure, but residents report rising satisfaction, new data shows - poll
The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, an independent research institute focused on Jerusalem and its diverse communities, published its annual statistical report on the capital city.

Thu, 14 May 2026 19:05:46 GMT
Liberman warns Netanyahu could launch military op. for election purposes, amid coalition crisis
Liberman made the remarks during a visit to Kibbutz Be’eri, one of the southern communities bordering Gaza that was brutally attacked by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 massacre.

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:33:01 GMT
Gur Hasidic community in Arad instructs students to ride busses according to gender
The notice instructed passengers to board through the rear door and sit at the back of the bus “in order to allow the students to travel separately.”

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:26:55 GMT
Veteran Israel Air Force commanders abused young commanders, military police reveal
Investigators found that the older commanders were inflicting "initiation ceremonies" on younger commanders, in which they were beaten and degraded.

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:21:56 GMT
Netanyahu condemns racism against Ethiopians, decries Zalka murder at state memorial ceremony
During his speech, Netanyahu said he had called for the "full weight of the law" to be brought against the murderers of Yemanu Zalka, promising to continue to fight against violence.

Thu, 14 May 2026 18:13:38 GMT
Two-thirds of Israelis support immediately forming commission of inquiry into October 7, poll finds
The main point of contention, the poll found, is whether or not the judiciary should be involved in the inquiry committee. 

Thu, 14 May 2026 17:01:56 GMT
Can Israel actually sue 'The New York Times' over 'dog rape' column? - explainer
Should the process move forward, the procedure - and the chances of success - would depend largely on where the suit is filed.

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:35:37 GMT
Israel Aerospace Industries to merge with Green Pine radar developer Elta Systems
Elta, headquartered in Ashdod, is responsible for a wide range of advanced technologies, including the "Green Pine" radar system, Israel's high-power radar, and various interception systems.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:19:56 GMT
Israel to take legal action against 'New York Times' over claims of 'dog rape' of Palestinians
PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar instructed officials to prepare a defamation lawsuit against "one of the most hideous and distorted lies ever published" on Israel.

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:18:23 GMT
Ben-Gvir declares ownership of Temple Mount as activists clash in Jerusalem ahead of flag march
The Israel Police announced that they had arrested a suspect who had been planning a terror attack during the Jerusalem Day celebrations.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:59:47 GMT
'My health is excellent,' Netanyahu stresses in defamation lawsuit testimony
Prime minister’s testimony against Gonen Ben Itzhak, Uri Misgav and Ben Caspit cut short after roughly half an hour.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:34:53 GMT
Israel cannot afford to rely solely on theoretical doctorates
In an era driven by technology, artificial intelligence, and rapid innovation, Israel’s higher education system must expand beyond the traditional research PhD model.

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:12:02 GMT
Greek-Israeli relations are 'flourishing,' Israel's deputy foreign minister tells 'Post'
Deputy Minister Sharren Haskel served as a keynote speaker at the Maritime Med conference and the East Med Energy Transition Summit.

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:49:33 GMT
Mossad appointment case: A-G to submit classified material not presented at hearing
The move follows a Wednesday hearing on the case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's appointment of Gofman.

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