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Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:36:45 GMT
IDF kills Yahya Sinwar's former bodyguard, add'l Hamas Nukhba terrorist in Gaza strike
The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:07:21 GMT
Firefighters respond to suspected fire at Jerusalem's Yitzhak Navon train station
The station has been evacuated.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:53:49 GMT
Deleted IDF video instructed haredi draft evaders how to avoid Ben-Gurion checks
It is unclear whether the IDF has a mechanism to prevent someone from reporting for the summons, avoiding a departure restriction, traveling to Uman, and then failing to complete enlistment.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:18:51 GMT
Hapoel Jerusalem clarifies: 'We are candidates for a EuroLeague license'
Hapoel Jerusalem refuted reports it dropped out of the EuroLeague race, confirming it submitted a framework proposal and prepares a binding offer with Matan Adelson.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:35:23 GMT
Ari Steinberg: Investing in Israel’s educators is investing in Israel’s future
Ashmoret CEO explains how the company harnesses its purchasing power and expanding range of services to improve educators’ lives and strengthen the country’s education system

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:19:29 GMT
Israel considers expelling British and European officials from International Gaza Support Center
The International Gaza Support Center is a multinational headquarters established to monitor the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:13:19 GMT
Netanyahu held direct talks with Hamas behind security establishment's back during 2014 Gaza war
When the existence of the channel became known, the reaction among the heads of Israel’s security branches was one of complete shock.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:04:59 GMT
Finance Ministry report reveals major salary gaps across Israel's security organizations
Under Israeli law, if the average pension of retiring officers remains above the target, the finance minister will be required to establish new regulations governing pension payments.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:00:21 GMT
Border Police commander indicted over alleged violent and humiliating hazing of female officer
The indictment states that the incident later took on a sexual nature. Karko allegedly held the officer’s face with both hands and sat on a chair with his legs spread apart.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:00:46 GMT
Six-month-old baby receives surgery months after swallowing package of staples
The baby’s parents sought medical treatment several times, after the baby suffered for about a month and a half from persistent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 02:15:47 GMT
Netanyahu visits family of Yehuda Katz, after soldier missing for 44 years receives burial
Last week, the IDF recovered the remains of Katz in an operation in Lebanon, 44 years after he went missing during the First Lebanon War.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:33:29 GMT
Former Gaza hostage Evyatar David celebrates Eliya Cohen's wedding as victory over Hamas - report
The interview marked the first time the 25-year-old had spoken to international media about his experiences as a Hamas hostage following his abduction.

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:42:59 GMT
UN special rapporteurs are 'totally out of control,' Secretary-General Guterres admits in interview
"It's time to ask who let them go out of control in the first place," Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, told The Jerusalem Post in response to the interview. "It happened on his watch!"

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:40:27 GMT
US Embassy delegation visits Upper Galilee to support economic recovery, investment
A key priority discussed was strengthening medical and emergency services in the North, including plans to develop a world-class medical center in Kiryat Shmona to support future growth.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:50:24 GMT
IDF to discipline religious Givati soldiers who refused to board vehicle with female paramedic
The incident comes as the IDF prepares to begin pilot programs allowing women to take on combat roles.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:50:00 GMT
'Our hearts are broken, but we did it out of boundless love for Dad'
After a documentary revealed Miki Berkovich is battling dementia, his son expressed gratitude for the public's massive outpouring of support.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:43:50 GMT
Palestinian police allegedly beat, detain IDF reservist at unauthorized West Bank checkpoint
On Wednesday, the military officially amended its statement to clarify that the reservist was in Area C, not in Area B, and that the checkpoint in question was unlawful.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:58:00 GMT
High Court hears petition as public broadcaster KAN faces risk of having no council, executive
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara and the five serving council members support the substance of the temporary proposal.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:20:13 GMT
Man who attacked Jerusalem nun acquitted due to mental illness, hospitalized for up to six years
The ruling means that Shreiber cannot be held criminally responsible for the attack because of his mental condition at the time.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:58:29 GMT
MK Cassif claims IDF soldier assaulted him while trying to block his entry to West Bank town Kusra
He shared footage showing him approaching the soldiers with his hands behind his back, in view of the camera, as he tried to walk past while the soldiers blocked him.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:30:47 GMT
Ramle man indicted after shooting his lawyer six times at close range over insurance claim
“An attack on a lawyer acting within the law as his client’s representative crosses a red line,” prosecutors wrote, adding that lawyers must be able to work without fear of being killed.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:44:19 GMT
IDF strikes kill Hamas terrorists, destroy terror ambush point near hospital in Gaza
The position was located approximately 50 meters from the Yellow Line, 70 meters from Kamal Adwan Hospital, and 170 meters from a school, the IDF said.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:42:13 GMT
Hapoel Beersheba suffers agonizing Champions League exit after Sabah FK overtime loss
The Southern Reds will drop down and play in the Europa League league stage as their Champions League dreams were dashed seconds before full-time.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:15:34 GMT
US Senate Democrats urge Netanyahu to rein in West Bank violence, arrests in joint letter
In the letter to Netanyahu, seen by Reuters and signed by 45 of the Senate's 47-member Democratic caucus, the lawmakers noted increasing levels of "fatal violence by settlers."

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:46:12 GMT
IDF Chief Zamir meets with US Air Force Chief Wilsbach to discuss Iran, regional issues
Their meeting comes as US President Donald Trump shifts from military to economic threats against the regime.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:40:38 GMT
Bank Mizrahi employee moderately injured in criminal stabbing attack in Tel Aviv, suspect arrested
The employee, a 45-year-old woman, was evacuated in moderate condition to Wolfson Medical Center in Holon by Magen David Adom.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:54:31 GMT
Wolt driver arrested for stabbing bus driver in Bnei Brak, police to request extended detention
According to Israel Police, a confrontation had broken out last Tuesday between the motorcycle rider and the bus driver over a road-use dispute, escalating to the alleged stabbing.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:31:48 GMT
IDF debated providing Sukkot with security escort, soldiers felt trip was 'waste of time' - report
"We have to deal with things like this all the time; it was expected to happen. We are stuck here between Jewish terrorism and Palestinian terrorism,” the soldiers said, according to Army Radio. 

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:26:22 GMT
WATCH: Border Police rescue Israeli citizen after accidental entry into Area A near Ramallah
Entry to Area A, which is under the Palestinian Authority's civil and security control, is prohibited for Israelis.

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:08:17 GMT
Yair Netanyahu identified as PM's son who was target of Iranian assassination plot - report
According to the source, Israeli intelligence learned of the plot targeting Yair in December 2025, believing that Iranian operatives were allegedly already "on the ground" in Miami.

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