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Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:17:23 GMTSamoan PM announces plans to establish embassy in Jerusalem
Israel and Samoa deepen ties as Samoa plans embassy in Jerusalem, building on years of cooperation through MASHAV and UN support.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:27:29 GMTNetanyahu’s chief of staff detained for questioning by investigators over Bild leaked documents
Tzachi Braverman, who was approved as an ambassadorial candidate to the UK, was detained by police for questioning on suspicion of obstruction of justice.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:07:42 GMT'This is jihad': Dentist arrested for social media posts praising Hamas, supporting terror
Police began their investigation after the suspect made a post on social media featuring the slogan "This is jihad - victory or martyrdom."
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:50:23 GMTNetanyahu discusses Middle East geopolitics, Iran threat in Dr. Phil interview
"On the second day of the war," Netanyahu told McGraw, "I knew we were not only dealing with Hamas or Hezbollah, we were dealing with Iran."
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:35:23 GMTFire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building's upper floors.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:10:04 GMTRight-wing activist arrested after allegedly pepper spraying protesters in Tel Aviv
Police were called to the location after the suspects, a 45-year-old man from Ramat Gan and a 75-year-old man from Kiryat Tivon, were allegedly seen assaulting one another.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:03:28 GMTGal Gadot to star in an adaptation of Janet Evanovich’s 'The Recovery Agent' series
Gadot and her husband, Jaron Varsano, will be among the producers of the film through their Pilot Wave production company.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:55:46 GMTAfter Gaza war, wounded IDF reservists face a new fight, rebuilding life and identity
HUMAN AFFAIRS: As the ceasefire holds, thousands of wounded reservists face a new battle, rebuilding careers, bodies, and identity after Gaza. One soldier’s story shows what recovery really takes.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:28:59 GMTIDF troops shoot terrorist who tried to carry out ramming near Hebron
The IDF stated that a report was received of an attempted ramming attack against soldiers in the West Bank.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:01:37 GMTSeveral Israelis injured in bus accident in northern Thailand, one in critical condition
The Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it's on its way to the accident site in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, where a bus carrying ten Israelis was overturned.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:13:34 GMTSuspect arrested for indecent acts on patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital
A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly assaulting patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. Authorities are investigating possible additional victims.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:10:02 GMTNetanyahu insists to likely ‘Board of Peace’ director Mladenov that Hamas must be disarmed
During the meeting, Netanyahu insisted that "Hamas must be disarmed and the Gaza Strip must be demilitarized in accordance with the 20-point plan of US President Donald Trump."
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:52:16 GMTParatrooper battalion commander reveals the complexity of operating in the West Bank
The commander summarized a recent, intense period of operations in an area where the proximity of Palestinian villages to Israeli communities complicates the challenges faced by the IDF.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:30:03 GMTFrom pop stars to tefillin pop-ups, Oct. 7 changed how some Israelis practice Judaism
The spiritual jolt of those first weeks has not fully faded, and increased religious practice has become part of the country’s daily rhythm.
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:54:42 GMTIsrael tapering off US military aid within the decade 'in progress,' Netanyahu announces
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed American financial aid to Israel and touched upon Iranian regime change in an interview with The Economist.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:27:00 GMTFatal kitesurfing accident at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach: One dead, two injured due to extreme winds
A 46-year-old kitesurfer was killed and two others injured at Bat Yam’s Tayo Beach after extreme winds threw them into rocks. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:25 GMTHighway 6 victim's brother contradicts IDF soldier's claim of self-defense
Sharif Mufak Hadid, a 26-year-old from Daliat al-Carmel, was fatally shot on Highway 6 by Shalev Hajaj, a 21-year-old off-duty IDF soldier who was in civilian clothes at the time.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:36:41 GMTMultiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak
Police closed Highway 90 between Dragot Junction and the Dead Sea hotel district in both directions due to flooding and warned travelers of serious danger.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:18:42 GMTIDF strikes Hamas and Hezbollah, eliminates key terrorists after ceasefire breaches
IDF soldiers were deployed to the scene in the outskirts of Jalud, a village under the jurisdiction of the Samaria Brigade, but found no suspects.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:35:28 GMTChinese envoy visited Sa'ar in Israel, Abbas in Ramallah this week, ministry says
Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, was in Israel from Tuesday to Thursday and held talks with Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:39:28 GMT'Hijacked by criminal gangs': How gangs, weapons took over Israel's Arab streets
ARAB AFFAIRS: Gangs dominate Arab cities, violence has reached new heights, with daily murders and shootings. Fear and anxiety grip residents, with little hope for safety or justice.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:39:01 GMTForeign minors arrested for Tel Aviv stabbing as police continue illegal immigrant crackdown
Close to midnight, police received a report that the victim had been attacked as he exited a restaurant. Police arrived at the scene and caught the two suspects a few streets away from the incident.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:22:58 GMTNetanyahu promised to advance death penalty bill before October 7, Ben-Gvir claims
Ben-Gvir also stated that the Attorney-General's call to dismiss him was his “greatest award.” “It shows I influenced, I led policy in the South, I changed the Prison Service,” he said.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:50:34 GMTBennett's draft law pitch brings in support as opposition bloc maintains lead over Netanyahu - poll
The poll also found that appointing Brig.-Gen. (res.) Ofir Winter to head Religious Zionist Party in place of Bezalel Smotrich would allow the party to cross the threshold with six seats.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:49:02 GMTJerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists
The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:36:50 GMTJerusalem court sends senior Lev Tahor cult leader Elazar Rumpler to prison in child abuse case
Elazar Rumpler, a Lev Tahor haredi cult leader, was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay a total of NIS 22,000 in fines and compensation for assaulting a 10-year-old child.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:05:28 GMTOff-duty soldier arrested after fatally shooting civilian during Highway 6 road rage incident
The off-duty soldier, who claims to have felt threatened during an argument, shot the civilian.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:51:42 GMT'Right to Listen' launches in Israel, framing listening as an active force for change
US. based Nonprofit LOV. Foundation Launches Right to Listen in Partnership with Tel Aviv University.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:46:58 GMTUp to 100 km/h winds: Emergency responder gives safety tips for this weekend's stormy weather
Former Deputy Fire Commissioner Aharon Godiner warns Israelis to take the appropriate precautions when faced with extreme weather conditions.
Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:36:29 GMTIDF conducts second strike in 24 hours on southern Lebanon, killing terrorist drone operator
The Thursday strike, per the IDF, was in response to "Hezbollah's continued violations of the ceasefire understandings."