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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:52:30 GMT
Israel urges caution for travelers in Ecuador amid El Niño red alert
Israelis in Ecuador were urged to avoid flood- and landslide-prone areas as authorities maintain a nationwide red alert over El Niño.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:37:03 GMT
Leiter says hospitalized son still in danger after car-ramming terror attack
"This experience is different from the night when I received the knock on the door, when my eldest son fell in combat," Leiter said.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:19:02 GMT
'Paper sultan': Katz attacks Erdogan over United Nations General Assembly speech
Katz accused Erdogan of financing and embracing Hamas, and claimed that he dreams of "restoring the Ottoman Empire" in a post on X/Twitter.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:10:29 GMT
Israeli TV presenter, journalist, director Menashe Raz dies at 80
Raz served as the presenter of several programs on Channel 1.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:06:51 GMT
Hadera man arrested for allegedly assaulting nurse at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
According to police, a patient approached the nurse during her shift, and an argument developed during which he allegedly began behaving violently and verbally abusing her.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:58:08 GMT
Police find deep excavation tunnel and arms in West Bank, sparking arrests, alarm
During the search, officers seized an M16 rifle, a sniper rifle, ammunition, and magazines. They also found phones and a substance that police said could be used to prepare explosive devices.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:50:49 GMT
Womens Basketball Premier League kicks off with new format
The top 6 teams will advance directly to the playoffs, while places 7-10 fight in the play-in. The main weekly game will air on Sundays, and over NIS 4 million will be allocated to develop the sport.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:07:27 GMT
Netanyahu not expected to conduct many diplomatic meetings at UNGA due to tight scheduling
Netanyahu is expected to land at a military airfield in New Jersey, travel to Manhattan, address the General Assembly, and then head back to Israel.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:01:04 GMT
Tekuma region population grows 10% past pre-October 7 levels as 90% of residents return
Alongside the return of residents who were evacuated, thousands of new residents have moved to the region since October 7.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:11:30 GMT
Jewish teacher in Philadelphia pretended to be Palestinian for years
Hannah Gann, a local pro-Palestinian activist, said she 'outright lied about my background.'

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:57:38 GMT
Bennett calls on Netanyahu to declare Qatar an enemy state, highlight Hamas support at UNGA
Bennet said Netanyahu’s UN address would provide an opportunity to highlight what he described as Qatar’s role in supporting Hamas and its military wing.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:43:17 GMT
IDF announces rotation of forces in Syria, West Bank regions amid High Holy Days, terror attacks
The 228th Brigade finished its three-month-long deployment in Syria's security zone, while the 98th Division Headquarters will begin to operate in the West Bank amid a rise in terror attacks.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:27:48 GMT
Sa’ar rejects claim of global consensus against Israel, says UN majority cannot dictate policy
“We were in the minority a year ago. We were in the minority two years ago, ten years ago, twenty years ago, and forty years ago,” Sa’ar said.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:22:28 GMT
Somaliland delegation eyes Israeli military presence to strengthen cooperation against Houthis
“If they get help from the Israelis, they can beat the Houthis and make it safe,” Dirie said.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:46 GMT
Israel head coach Ran Ben Shimon addresses grueling schedule ahead of Nations League opener
Ben Shimon said Israel’s objective in the Nations League is clear: challenge for the top two places while recognizing the competition’s importance as a pathway toward the European Championship.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:10:39 GMT
941 days missing: Haymanot Kasau’s family rallies in Jerusalem to demand Shin Bet investigation
The protest follows the Jerusalem Municipality's refusal to permit the abducted girl's family to erect a protest tent.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:52:45 GMT
New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope
Hapoel HaShisha, or “The Beautiful Six” Basketball Club, was established two years after the brutal murder of six hostages in Gaza.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:31:57 GMT
Trump shares Channel 13 election poll showing Netanyahu's bloc leading with 54 seats
In August, Trump told FOX News that he "may endorse somebody" in the upcoming Israeli election, though he conceded it would be "most appropriate for me to stay out of it."

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:18:53 GMT
Fire in Jerusalem's Mea She'arim neighborhood prompts mass emergency response
Firefighters rescued several Torah scrolls from the burning structure. The scrolls sustained significant damage in the fire.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:34:24 GMT
Israel Navy moves toward semi-autonomous fleet with robotic ships
It has been reported that the Israeli navy has operated autonomous sea vehicles in recent years, though it is unclear when swarms at sea will be ready to roll out.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:08:24 GMT
Son of Ambassador Yechiel Leiter identified as soldier seriously wounded in Maccabim terror attack
Israel Police stated that the terrorist had hit a police patrol vehicle belonging to the Judea and Samaria District. An officer and a soldier were inside the vehicle as part of a joint operation.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:01:47 GMT
IDF: Drakon submarine has stronger weapons, longer underwater capabilities
This Drakon submarine is the sixth submarine to join the Israeli Navy's fleet in recent years and the third of the Dolphin class (specifically, the Dolphin II variant equipped with an AIP system).

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:28:08 GMT
Israeli man caught speeding on Highway 90 at 217 kph under the influence of drugs
Regardless of where the was, he would have been driving far above the speed limit; the fastest legal speed limit in Israel is 120 kph (75 mph), permitted on Highway 6.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:11:01 GMT
Central Elections Committee bars Arab Ra'am, Joint List parties from running in October elections
The CEC's decision is temporary pending a ruling from the Supreme Court.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:22:22 GMT
Palestinian shot after attempting to commit suspected car-ramming attack near Hebron - report
The farm owner began shooting at them in accordance with the "suspect arrest procedure."

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:23:52 GMT
Shin Bet foils planned terror attack on Ben-Gvir, two Palestinians indicted in Nablus
According to the indictment, the two worked together from late 2023 to advance “military” activity, acquiring numerous weapons, and working to recruit and train additional terror operatives.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:06:01 GMT
IDF soldier faces murder charges in connection with feud between Sawa'ad, Khaldi criminal groups
Lahav 433 investigators from the National Serious and International Crime Unit (YAHBAL) arrested the soldier after he attempted to burn his getaway vehicle.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:14:37 GMT
Israel kills Hamas finance chief in airstrike on Gaza's Khan Yunis, Katz says
"We will not allow Hamas to rebuild its strength, and we will not stop until there is no Hamas in Gaza," said Katz.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:38:22 GMT
Netanyahu, Katz attack Liberman over call to establish Israeli-Jordanian confederation in West Bank
The proposal is not the first time Liberman has advocated a Jordanian administrative role in Palestinian areas of the West Bank.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:33:06 GMT
Israel's diplomatic isolation prevents proper recognition for its military achievements - analysis
Israel should be in a completely different position by now. The IDF's achievements over three years of war have been remarkable. But they should have been taken to the next level.

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