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Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:23 GMT
IDF soldier who allegedly attacked Palestinians in uniform caught after weeks of arrest evasion
At the time, the military said that the Judea and Samaria District Police had opened an investigation into the clashes in Huwara, specifically regarding footage of uniformed IDF soldiers.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:49:03 GMT
Hamas operative from east Jerusalem threatens MK Zvi Sukkot: 'I have a weapon, I will kill you'
A Hamas operative threatened to kill MK Zvi Sukkot after the lawmaker toured Arab schools in east Jerusalem, prompting authorities to raise his threat level and increase his security.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:34:05 GMT
Israel Katz boasts of halting detention orders for settlers while permitting detention of Arabs
"Why didn't I sign for the settlers? Because that is not terrorism. Only someone who acts against the security of the state, someone who acts to harm [the state]," the defense minister said.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:29:00 GMT
Gazan int'l force would restrict IDF operations, enabling Hamas to recover, security officials warn
Israel's security cabinet approved legal immunity for an international stabilization force ahead of its deployment to parts of the Gaza Strip, despite objections from security officials.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:52 GMT
Technion ranks 25th worldwide in AI, outperforming elite US universities
The Technion ranked eighth globally for graduates who founded AI companies, outperforming Harvard despite its endowment being roughly 10 times larger.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:39:33 GMT
Tel Aviv municipal parking fees to rise 20% starting August 1
Tel Aviv residents will retain discounted parking, but hourly and evening rates will rise, and some resident benefits will be scaled back.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:37:18 GMT
Four Israelis arrested after illegal drugs found on party boat near Greek island
Four Israelis were among eight foreign nationals arrested after Greek authorities found cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, pills, and cash aboard a catamaran near Lefkada.

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:34:52 GMT
Netanyahu, Lapid court US support in Washington as Israeli election campaign heats up
Netanyahu and Lapid used visits to Washington to court Trump and American support, while sharpening their rivalry ahead of Israel’s October 27 election.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:12:58 GMT
Public funds spent on Netanyahu's residences near NIS 2m. in 2025, new disclosure reveals
For the first time this year, the classification of private residences included the house on Gaza Street and additional private residences, as well as the additional residence in Caesarea.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:50:29 GMT
No US pressure on Israel to withdraw from Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Israeli public diplomacy chief says
When Netanyahu eulogized former senator Lindsey Graham as Israel's "number one friend," Trump responded: "No, I'm Israel's number one friend. Lindsey is number two." 

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:03:16 GMT
Fearing an Iranian attack, Netanyahu discreetly departed for the US from Air Force base - report
According to N12, Israeli security forces recommended that Netanyahu's flight leave under secretive conditions after reports that Iran was escalating its efforts to attack Israeli officials.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:53:01 GMT
Likud demands prohibition on freely hosting citizens flying to Israel for election - report
In a letter from Likud legal adviser attorney Ilan Bombach to the Election Committee, Bombach states that the goal of the prohibition would be to prevent bribery and other forms of undue influence.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:33:21 GMT
IDF withdrew from Palestinian-American citizen's West Bank home after US embassy pressure -report
According to KAN, IDF troops operating in the village of Turmus Aiya near Ramallah on Monday attempted to turn a Palestinian doctor's home into a forward base.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:46 GMT
IDF veterans tell Trump: Settler violence claims are distorted, ignore terrorism - exclusive
In a letter to Trump, the IDSF accused international organizations and Israeli rights groups of inflating reports of settler violence to undermine Jewish communities in the West Bank.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:03:57 GMT
Lapid urges Netanyahu to renew probe into Haymanot Kasau disappearance
More than two years after Haymanot Kasau vanished in Safed, her father is renewing calls for action as Yair Lapid urges the government to devote more resources to the search.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:36:30 GMT
Toto Cup kicks off with early fireworks
Haifa derby delivers 5 goals • 15-year-old Abuheitzeira scores in pro debut • Late winners abound

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:09:07 GMT
INSS: Israelis as concerned about violence between social groups as Iran acquiring nuclear weapons
There also appears to be a growing fear of a prolonged war on one of Israel’s fronts, with 27% ranking this as among their top concerns in July, a 4% increase from February.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:35:30 GMT
Smotrich says he considered resigning after October 7, but could not find anything he did wrong
"I thought about it," Smotrich replied, clarifying that this was not immediately after the massacre, but about two months later.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:32:34 GMT
High Court maintains freeze on law limiting enforcement against haredi draft dodgers
The interim order issued on Tuesday followed a hearing held just a few hours earlier, during which the nine-member panel heard from the different sides represented in the case.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:01 GMT
UN Ambassador Danny Danon: Iran regime 'will not do any good' for Middle East, Israel
"Iran has violated the MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the United States and continues to choose terrorism over negotiations," Danon also told reporters.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:55:04 GMT
Behind the Netanyahu-Trump talks: What will the next steps on Iran be? - analysis
Where are the Iran talks going to lead after Trump and Netanyahu's meeting in Washington?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:43:37 GMT
Hamas decries Katz's ordering IDF takeover of Palestinian refugee camp in West Bank
Hamas's statement comes after the IDF lifted its ban on Palestinian workers entering Israeli West Bank communities, implemented following the Gilad Farm terror attack on Friday.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:35:36 GMT
Teenager who planned terror attack indicted by IDF prosecutor after confession
The charged terrorist confessed to police interrogators and revealed where he had hidden a knife involved in the accusations against him.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:52:04 GMT
The story behind French-Jewish directing partners’ film ‘Just An Illusion’ - interview
The soundtrack for the film includes songs by Joy Division, Earth, Wind & Fire, The Cure, and The Alan Parsons Project.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:01:06 GMT
KPMG report finds stronger sense of security in communities served by HaShomer HaChadash
Study commissioned by the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions found residents reported lower fear of crime and greater confidence in community safety where the organization operates.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:34:16 GMT
Prime suspect in murder of Benayahu Razi arrested after two-week manhunt
Israel Police confirmed that they arrested 17-year-old Avior Sasson in a Tuesday statement.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:54:52 GMT
US coordinated strikes on Iranian targets from Israeli bases during ceasefire, Katz confirms
"We announced in the clearest terms that if Israel is fired upon, we will attack with all our might. We are prepared to strike Iran," Katz warned in an interview with Channel 14.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:15:18 GMT
IPS officer arrested for allegedly aiding fugitive in Jerusalem murder case
The 34-year-old officer from Hod Hasharon is suspected of maintaining a personal relationship with an inmate held at the central Israel prison where she serves.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:12:00 GMT
WATCH: Over 30 arrested in crackdown on smuggling of illegal West Bank immigrants
Also on Sunday, 11 illegal immigrants were arrested after attempting to enter Israeli territory by breaching a border checkpoint on the perimeter of Jerusalem.

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:06:24 GMT
Bennett accuses Qatar of funding October 7 massacre, 'worked to eliminate State of Israel'
“Qatar financed the October 7 massacre. Qatar’s hands are stained with the blood of those who were murdered and raped, of our hostages and our fallen,” Bennett said in an interview with 103FM.

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