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Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:57:56 GMTFirefighters work to extinguish bus fire on Highway 1 between Jerusalem, Ma’aleh Adumim
Police have asked drivers to operate with caution and follow the instructions of the police officers on scene.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:23:51 GMTNetanyahu's demand to limit strikes stems from Trump administration's push for diplomacy - analysis
The US needs quiet in Gaza and Lebanon. It is therefore taking several steps: First, it is pressing Israel to exercise restraint in both arenas. Second, it has sent Kushner and Witkoff to the region.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:07:52 GMTIsrael should kill ‘30-40’ Gazans every night, Ben-Gvir says on ex-hostage’s podcast
"I think that we need to do targeted strikes in Gaza every night, take out 30, 40 - not just those who endanger us in that moment," Ben-Gvir said.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:44:31 GMTEl Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
According to the airline, it sought permission from Israel's security establishment to operate the flights but was told it could not obtain the required authorizations to run the route.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:15:17 GMTUS pressure ramps up as Kushner, Mladenov to meet with Netanyahu to advance Trump's Gaza plan
According to a senior official, the talks expected in Jerusalem will focus on ways to accelerate the implementation of Trump's 20-point plan, with the end goal being a demilitarized Hamas.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:35:06 GMTMissing Israeli found dead on side of road in Finland after disappearing during solo cycling trip
The exact circumstances of his death are still under investigation, but the initial assessment is that he was struck by a vehicle while cycling.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:02:40 GMTIsrael and Honduras deepen defense ties with new memorandum of understanding
In 2021, Honduras became one of the first countries to move its embassy to Jerusalem, joining the US, Guatemala, and Kosovo.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:50:02 GMTRapper ‘The Shadow’ removed as police volunteer amid investigation
The move marks the latest development in an affair that began with an investigative report and recordings in which Eliasi was heard boasting about his connections within the Israel Police.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:23:10 GMTAnother IAF officer arrested after placing Polymarket bets on attacks in Iran, Yemen
In a similar case in May an IAF officer claimed that "the entire Israel Air Force is involved in gambling."
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:22:24 GMTIsraeli clubs face mixed fortunes in Europe
Hapoel Tel Aviv advances in Conference League • Maccabi Tel Aviv falls out of Europa League • Beitar Jerusalem eliminated.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:18:02 GMTSderot Women’s Theater premieres dark October 7 comedy play ‘Laughing on the Border’
In the new play, Sderot Women’s Theater Ensemble uses black comedy to process the October 7 massacre.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:05:08 GMTElectrock fuses Israeli rock legends, psytrance icons in Tel Aviv showcase
The lineup included an opening set by DJ Laroz, followed by Beit Habubot, a major Israeli pop-rock band, and Shotei Hanevuah, known for blending reggae, dub, hip-hop, and Middle Eastern melodies.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:03:43 GMTIsaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president
After the visit, Arbel Rot was given a tour of the Knesset, followed by a family vacation in Jerusalem, according to Make-A-Wish Israel.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:34 GMTLikud Party threatens Central Elections Committee petition over Fly&Vote initiative
Likud is seeking the data and documents underlying the initiative's activities within five days, saying the material is needed to determine whether further legal action is warranted.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 20:10:26 GMTWhat Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ remark reveals - analysis
Was this comment diplomatic? Obviously not. Was it a sweeping exaggeration? Certainly. Does it reflect Netanyahu’s view of Britain? Probably far more accurately than the usual diplomatic niceties do.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:17:24 GMTLikud election billboard puts Mamdani alongside Erdogan, Khamenei, and Qassem as Israel's enemies
The billboard features superimposed images of Mamdani, Khamenei, Qassem, and Erdogan, and reads: “They want Netanyahu to lose; don’t let them win.”
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:03:48 GMTShots fired, several arrested after Palestinians surround IDF soldiers in Hebron - report
The incident came following several attacks against Israelis in the West Bank over the weekend, according to United Hatzalah, citing the Binyamin Regional Council Spokesperson.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:08:26 GMTNot a 'rich people's sport': Yachting clubs say sailing in Israel affordable, drawing diverse crowd
“In the past three or four years, it's become a real trend," David Simon, one of the owners of the Derech Hayam (Via Maris) sailing school and club said.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMTManor Solomon's side of the story, West Ham's side: Inside the winger's London transfer
Solomon wanted a top London club; troubled West Ham needed an affordable, experienced winger. What makes this 2026 partnership work?
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:22:17 GMTKnesset asks High Court to unfreeze budget transfers approved during election recess
Ahead of Tuesday's hearing, the Knesset argued that Ohana lawfully authorized the disputed Finance Committee meeting despite opposition objections.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:40:30 GMTShimon Buskila arrested on suspicion of harassment, threats towards former partner
The investigation began after Buskila's former partner went to the police in the Yarkon District over the weekend and filed a complaint against him.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:45:22 GMTJewish men permitted to pray on Temple Mount with prayer books for first time, Ben-Gvir confirms
The move was done as part of an "initial experiment aimed at ensuring the Middle East doesn't lose its mind over this," journalist Arnon Segal reported.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:21:09 GMTHamas, Hezbollah coordinating attacks with Iran as IDF warns of rebuilt ‘axis of evil’
IDF says Hamas, Hezbollah coordinating with Iran to rebuild terror axis amid increased friction on Gaza, Lebanon fronts • White House pressure limits Israeli strikes in Gaza City, targeted killings
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:16:28 GMTEast Jerusalem resident arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts against 12-year-old girls
During police activity along the Tel Aviv coastline on Friday, a report was received regarding a suspicious man who allegedly entered the water, approached two 12-year-old girls, and touched them.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:34:25 GMTNational Transport Infrastructure Company deploys AI-based adaptive traffic lights across Israel
Netivei Israel's sample comprises 25 junctions presenting different scenarios. The average time saving at those junctions over the course of the day was 25 seconds per vehicle.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:53:06 GMTOne month after going missing, Israel Police request help locating 16-year-old Acre teen
Police have asked anyone with information on his whereabouts to either report it to the police hotline (100) or to the Acre Police Station over the phone at 04-987-6808.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:45:34 GMTAttorney-general asks High Court to block PID appointments until after October elections
The court is considering several petitions against a law passed in June that removes PID from the State Attorney’s Office and places it more directly under the Justice Ministry.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:20:13 GMTIDF diverts forces from Palestinian terror arrests to rising settler violence in West Bank - report
According to Army Radio, the arrests come at the request of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), to which the IDF has responded that it is "unable" to arrest all of the wanted suspects.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:23:26 GMTHaymanot Kasau's parents demand equal resources after missing mother, daughter found in one week
Haymanot's family is demanding that the same capabilities and resources used in the search for Mali and Liel also be employed in the investigation into her disappearance.
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:34:17 GMTIDF kills senior Hezbollah commander in latest round of Lebanon strikes after ceasefire violations
Both attacks came in response to the incident in which three IDF soldiers were seriously wounded over the weekend.