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Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:21:22 GMT
Ukraine seeks clarification from Israel over Russian ‘shadow fleet’ ship docking in Haifa
The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel expressed “deep concern” over the incident, stating that the shipment may constitute “a blatant violation of international law and Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty.”

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:22:17 GMT
'Call of the hour': Major youth group backs Bennett ahead of elections, joins ‘Bennett 2026’ party
The group, “Katif el Katif” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:52:20 GMT
Soldier opens fire on taxi in Tel Aviv after mistaking fare dispute for kidnapping attempt
The incident unfolded overnight on Rothschild Boulevard, where officers responding to reports of a shooting found a taxi with a shattered window and glass scattered nearby. No injuries were reported.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:52:03 GMT
Can Netanyahu be forced to fire a minister? High Court hearing opens in Jerusalem
At stake is not only Ben-Gvir’s future in office, but a broader constitutional line: how far a minister charged with setting policy may go in pressing the police on certain issues.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:22:15 GMT
Jerusalem Marathon's full race canceled due to weather conditions
The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:51:10 GMT
Meta launches sixth annual Sharing Memories Holocaust remembrance project
The project, launched alongside non-profit organization Our 6 Million, aims to amplify Holocaust survivors' voices at a time where living testimonies are steadily declining.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:15:56 GMT
Issachar Dov Spiegel pronounced dead after Netanya drowning, brother still missing
Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:46:52 GMT
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:12:21 GMT
Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first
Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:56:23 GMT
WATCH: IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels with weapons, living quarters in Gaza
The total length of the destroyed tunnel routes was approximately 800 meters, with the structures including living quarters and weapons.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:17:00 GMT
Netanyahu, officials lay wreaths after siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day
The wreaths in memory of Holocaust victims were hung on pedestals before a memorial torch. Netanyahu was the second to place his flowers, but stopped to steady and straighten the wreath.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:07:16 GMT
High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case
The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:57:46 GMT
IDF officer severely injured in southern Lebanon, weapons found in Lebanon home
In addition, several soldiers were wounded on Tuesday when the IDF encountered a terrorist cell in Bint Jbeil, where three armed terrorists opened fire on the soldiers.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:14:27 GMT
High Court petition seeks to block Gofman’s Mossad appointment over Elmakayes affair
The petition was filed after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved Gofman’s appointment, after he cleared the Senior Appointments Advisory Committee, and ahead of his scheduled June 2 entry.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:06:57 GMT
WATCH: Daughter of Holocaust survivor robbed in Hadera, suspect arrested
Hadera Police have arrested a 30-year-old suspect, who was taken to the police station for questioning.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:36:43 GMT
Please, no more lectures
For the Jewish people, finger-wagging lost its meaning after October 8th, 2023

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:12:51 GMT
Mossad chief Barnea: Iran mission incomplete until it results in regime change
This was the first time that the Mossad chief publicly addressed his role and views about regime change in Iran.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:44:20 GMT
Finance Ministry’s relief loan to Israel’s small, medium businesses: How does it work? - explainer
The ministry announced a relief fund for small businesses with up to NIS 25 million in annual turnover, and additional help to medium businesses.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:06:17 GMT
Prosecution asks court to provide Shin Bet opinion said to support Netanyahu trial delay
The prosecution asks the court to review a Shin Bet opinion regarding Netanyahu’s testimony cancellation request, emphasizing the need for transparency and proper procedure in the trial.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:53:35 GMT
WATCH: Knesset holds annual ‘Every Person Has a Name’ ceremony on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other dignitaries read the names of family members they lost in the Holocaust during the Knesset ceremony.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:46:36 GMT
Police arrest Hariri crime family members in raid for extortion, using explosives
The Hariri suspects are also accused of having extorted residents in the Samaria region of the West Bank and demanding payments totaling millions of shekels.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:12:52 GMT
Sergeant Major Ayal Uriel Bianko killed in southern Lebanon, IDF announces
Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a 30-year-old firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade from Katzrin, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced Tuesday morning.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:10:04 GMT
Shoah survivor says her grandson Omer Wenkert's Hamas captivity was a 'second Holocaust'
In an emotional interview with Anat Davidov, Tsili shared how the sight of Omer’s smile in the hospital confirmed her belief in the miracle of his survival.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:50:03 GMT
Blue-and-white skates to hockey gold in Bulgaria
Israel finished the 2026 IIHF World Championship Division II Group B with a flawless 5-0 record.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:33:08 GMT
Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches Euroleague playoff berth with derby W over Maccabi in Serbia
Antonio Blakeney started to find the bottom of the basket, while Lonnie Walker responded to keep the yellow-and-blue close, but Collin Malcolm was unstoppable down the stretch as Hapoel took the win.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:43:28 GMT
Foreign Ministry holds Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony for Righteous Among the Nations
The ceremony took place by a wall of the Foreign Affairs Ministry on which are the names of foreign diplomats who risked their lives to rescue Jews from the Holocaust.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:39:42 GMT
WATCH: Survivor recounts how he held on to hope, as Knesset Speaker marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
The event took place as part of the Zikaron BaSalon framework, which provides intimate, home-based alternatives to formal Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:24:19 GMT
Israel loses Hungary as key EU ally as Viktor Orban exits power - analysis
With Orban’s departure from power following the recent elections, Israel is waking up to a starkly different European landscape.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:15:41 GMT
Roman Gofman’s Mossad chief appointment signals a paradigm shift - analysis
Every new Mossad chief changes things, closes old departments, opens new ones, and promotes some mid-level commanders to replace portions of the Mossad high command.

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:59:59 GMT
WATCH: Israel ushers in Holocaust Remembrance Day under shadow of Iran threat
The day of commemoration is set to begin on Monday night with a prerecorded official state Remembrance Day ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust museum and memorial site.

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