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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:45:18 GMT
Two deadly shootings in 24 hours push Arab sector murder toll to 158 deaths in 2026
Two fatal shootings in Israel's Arab sector within 24 hours have left two men dead, with police probing possible criminal motives behind the attacks.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:58:03 GMT
Israel Police find human remains during search for missing person Eldar Dayan
During the search for missing Petah Tikva resident Eldar Dayan, police located a body near the Yarkon Interchange. Identification efforts are underway at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:43:42 GMT
'Days only get harder': Released hostage Yarden Bibas honors murdered son Ariel on seventh birthday
“Chuki, I can't lift you up in your birthday chair, and I also don't get to see you excitedly open all the presents you would have received," his father, Yarden Bibas, wrote.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:30:08 GMT
Police probe suspected grenade attack on Tel Aviv residential building
An explosion heard across northern Tel Aviv was caused by a suspected fragmentation grenade thrown at a residential tower, according to Hebrew media reports.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:23:33 GMT
Sa’ar visits Ecuador, Colombia to strengthen Israel-Latin America ties
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar began a diplomatic visit on Wednesday to Ecuador and Colombia, where he will hold meetings aimed at strengthening Israel's relations across Latin America.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:20:49 GMT
Two IDF reservists killed, four injured after booby-trapped house explodes in southern Lebanon
The reservists were killed after an explosive device detonated as they entered a booby-trapped home during a search operation in Majdal Zoun, causing the building to collapse.

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:56:13 GMT
Every Oct. 7 terrorist will be 'brought to justice' says IDF Chief of Staff
"We will not allow a threat to emerge on our borders like the one we experienced during the October 7 massacre," Zamir said.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:04:52 GMT
Several activists returned to Israel, transfered to police after crossing border into Lebanon
The activists claimed that they remained within Lebanese territory for hours before they were located by authorities and transferred to the Israel Police.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:30:03 GMT
Tropper-Hendel alliance to demand National Security Ministry portfolio in next gov't
Former ministers Chili Tropper and Yoaz Hendel vowed at the launch of The Zionist Home-The Reservists party to establish a “broad Zionist government” if they were to join a coalition.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:20:41 GMT
Hapoel Beersheba edges Red Star Belgrade to take Champions League qualifying lead
Zahi Ahmed scored the only goal of the match to give the Southern Reds hope heading into the return leg next week in Serbia to advance to the playoff round.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:35:58 GMT
MK Dan Illouz joins Yisrael Beytenu after Likud departure, says Netanyahu ‘failed country’
"I am joining Yisrael Beiteinu because it is the party that today represents the national and liberal values in which I believe,” Illouz was quoted as saying by the party.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:09:38 GMT
Ben-Gurion Airport operations disrupted by civilian drone intrusion, takeoffs and landings halted
The incident follows a July 23 N12 report regarding a potential complete civilian drone ban in all of Israel's airspace, amid growing fears of an Iranian attack against the Jewish state.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:35:23 GMT
Netanyahu tells High Court there are no grounds to fire Ben-Gvir
“I congratulate the prime minister on his clear response to the criminal attorney-general,” said Ben-Gvir. “Deep-state officials have no authority whatsoever to remove ministers from office."

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:16:57 GMT
Herzl's grandparents laid to rest alongside Zionist leader on Mount Herzl
Herzl's grandparents helped inspire, guide, and influence his Zionist thinking, which would later give rise to the movement he founded.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:43:09 GMT
Rishon Lezion attorney Arbel Feldman identified as victim in office shooting
Attorney Arbel Feldman is survived by his wife and three children. His family said it was in shock and asked that his photograph not be published.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:33:55 GMT
Police complete HaDerech probe involving Shas MK Haim Biton
The suspected offenses included fraud, breach of trust, obtaining something by fraud, theft or fraudulent misappropriation, false entries in corporate documents, and other offenses.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:48:45 GMT
WATCH: IDF paratroopers and K9 unit discover, destroy rocket-filled tunnel in southern Gaza
A video released by the IDF shows footage from a body camera on a military dog of the IDF's K9 unit, Oketz, exploring the cave and finding dozens of munitions.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:15:23 GMT
High Court freezes Finance Committee budget transfers over procedural flaws
Justice Alex Stein’s order blocks the implementation of all transfers approved during Tuesday’s session, except for funding designated for civilian emergency expenses.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:14:27 GMT
Command failures led to Yuval Ezra, Benayahu Mellet's deaths in West Bank attacks, IDF announces
Four Palestinians from the Ramadan family were also killed in the incident near the village of Tal, southwest of Nablus. The IDF identified them as assailants involved in the attack.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:09:08 GMT
'Arabs want to live': Left-wing protesters attempt to breach Religious Zionist party headquarters
Party members were instructed by their leadership not to leave their offices, and Israel Police are en route to the scene.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:56:59 GMT
Jericho man preaching 'destruction to Zionists', support for Hamas arrested in nightime raid
The suspect is alleged to have operated a number of social media accounts through which he would publish incitement against Israel and the IDF, alongside praise and support for Hamas.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:17:52 GMT
David Appel, Michael Kleiner named as suspects in alleged multimillion-shekel real estate fraud
A Lahav 433 investigation named David Appel and former MK Michael Kleiner as the suspects in a multimillion-shekel real estate fraud probe.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:15:57 GMT
Netanyahu rejects BoP Gaza withdrawal plan until Hamas disarms, turns down White House draft
“We won’t retreat from the current lines until Hamas lays down all of its arms,” Netanyahu said in the video, adding that “we will allow IDF troops to do everything necessary to protect themselves."

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:10:09 GMT
Border police arrest two for alleged vandalization of IDF soldier’s memorial site
Fallen soldier Sgt. Yehuda Peretz was killed when the vehicle he was traveling in crashed into a barrier on Route 222, only a month before his wedding date.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:35:36 GMT
Israeli flags placed beside grave of fallen soldier torn, vandalized
Staff Sgt. Regev Amar fell in battle in Kibbutz Kissufim on October 7 and was buried near the Nahal Hermon river, which his family says is the place he loved most.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:11:13 GMT
Israeli man accused of transporting two illegal residents from Gaza in exchange for NIS 50
Khatib, a 74-year-old resident of Kafr Kanna, was charged with transporting illegal citizens, while the two Gazans were charged with entering and remaining in Israel without permits.

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:20:13 GMT
IDF soldier injured by stray bullet in basic training, taken to hospital in serious condition
Military Police Criminal Investigation Division investigators were dispatched to the base following the unusual incident and opened an investigation into the circumstances.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:42:31 GMT
'Traitor to the Jewish people': Haredim protest against Ofer Winter after enlistment conference
Winter has frequently appeared at conferences and public events as he considers entering politics ahead of the upcoming elections.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:20:08 GMT
Knesset panel approves budget transfer of NIS 270 million to haredi education during recess
The committee approved a total of approximately NIS 1 billion in budget allocations for the Education Ministry, the Settlement and National Missions Ministry, and the Religious Services Ministry.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:41 GMT
‘Young, courageous leader’: Ramat Gan's first openly gay elected official joins Eisenkot's Yashar
"Israel brings with him young, courageous, and principled leadership, alongside municipal experience and extensive work to strengthen civic engagement among teenagers and young adults," Eisenkot said

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