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Fri, 01 May 2026 11:57:56 GMT'The Devil Wears Prada 2’ reunites cast but lacks original bite - review
The big question on the minds of fans of the original film, released 20 years ago and today a cult classic, is how the sequel measures up.
Fri, 01 May 2026 11:23:48 GMTGrapevine, May 1, 2026: A landmark amendment
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Fri, 01 May 2026 07:53:17 GMTIsraeli public believes Bennett, Eisenkot are more suitable as prime minister than Netanyahu - poll
In last week's poll, conducted before the announcement of the Together Party, Bennett and Lapid together held 31 seats. Results of today's poll show a three-seat drop, leaving them at 28 seats.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:28:20 GMTPolice fire at stolen car after checkpoint breach in West Bank
Police opened fire at the wheels of a stolen vehicle after the driver crashed through a checkpoint, struck a patrol car, and sped toward IDF forces in the West Bank.
Fri, 01 May 2026 06:17:28 GMTBeitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch
As each day goes by, it becomes a day closer to the end of the season and a chance to take home the elusive title, one that Beitar Jerusalem has not won since the 2007/08 season.
Fri, 01 May 2026 04:29:03 GMTReal Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener
Facundo Campazzo led Real Madrid past Hapoel Tel Aviv as the Reds dropped Game 1 of their Euroleague quarterfinal series.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:47:25 GMTElections Committee head Orly Ades steps down after 16 years, half a year before Knesset elections
Ades resigned despite Deputy Supreme Court President Noam Sohlberg's request that she remain in her position after the upcoming elections.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:50:55 GMTRachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir about her son's murder tops NYT bestseller list
Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7, 2023. Part of his arm was shot off during the abduction, and he was held captive in Gaza.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:49:43 GMTEyal Golan once again accused of sex crimes, state attorney calls for renewed investigation
The sexual misconduct in question allegedly occured nine years ago, against a woman with whom Golan was conducting a business meeting, according to an N12 report.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:02:37 GMTFormer Welfare Ministry official joins Yashar!, Eisenkot vows post-war trauma rehabilitation plan
Yehezkeli, 48, is a Jerusalem resident and mother of two who has held a range of roles in government ministries and in social organizations.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:24:58 GMT‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere
Israel rolls out the red carpet for highly anticipated fashion romp ahead of US release, as celebrities and creatives return to the spotlight weeks after war.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:17:53 GMTSgt. Liem Ben-Hamo killed in southern Lebanon
Twelve IDF soldiers were wounded on Thursday after a drone struck an armored military vehicle near the northern community of Shomera, as drone incursion sirens blared across northern Israel.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:07:10 GMTUS ships 6,500 tons of munitions, equipment to Israel in 24 hours
In a large-scale global logistics operation, the two cargo ships docked at the ports of Ashdod and Haifa carrying thousands of air and ground munitions, military trucks, and other military equipment.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:53:07 GMTBeersheba doctor pledged ISIS loyalty, researched poisons, courts say
Beginning in 2014, Dr. Azaam began intensively consuming media related to ISIS, and after October 7, 2023, he decided to swear allegiance to the terror organization.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:02:09 GMTClaire Danes to star in Netflix remake of Israeli series Lovesick
The Netflix series will be written and executive-produced by Sarah Treem (The Affair, House of Cards), who will serve as showrunner.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:44:06 GMTInfluential Israeli painter and satirist Yair Garbuz dies at 80
Garbuz showed his work at dozens of exhibitions in Israel and all over the world, and also headed the Midrasha Faculty of Arts at Beit Berl College.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:04:31 GMTIDF major charged with aiding enemy, taking bribe in alleged Gaza smuggling scheme
The officer, whose identifying details are barred from publication, was charged with aiding the enemy, taking a bribe, aggravated smuggling, attempted aggravated smuggling, fraud, and breach of trust.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:31:02 GMTItalian author Erri De Luca to take part in International Writers Festival in Jerusalem
The festival, held with the support of the Jerusalem Foundation, will bring together prize-winning writers from around the world with leading Israeli authors, poets, journalists, and artists.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:02:12 GMTYesh Atid to remain intact within Lapid's alliance with Bennett, MKs tell 'Post'
Ben Ari, who serves as the opposition coordinator in the Knesset, described the merger as “an amazing thing” and said it has given hope to many citizens in the country.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:55:46 GMTTaib prize for national resilience unveiled: Honoring those strengthening Israel from within
The prize recognizes those strengthening Israeli resilience. The committee, chaired by Haim Taib includes Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis, Prof. Yifat Bitton, Dr. Yekoutiel Sabah & Sheikh Muhana Fares
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:24:41 GMTAgainst the odds, a new generation of Jews is choosing hope
The Jewish Agency’s ‘One People Report’ underscores that the strength and continuity of the Jewish people depend on a sense of mutual responsibility between world Jewry and Israel
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:20:32 GMTTwelve IDF soldiers wounded in drone strike as fighting escalates along Lebanon border
Two soldiers were moderately wounded, and 10 others sustained light injuries after a Hezbollah explosive drone struck an armored vehicle near the northern community of Shomera.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:12:02 GMTThree southern residents charged with drone-smuggling hashish to Jordan, bringing guns into Israel
According to one indictment, Ali and Wahel allegedly used off-road vehicles and drones to carry out six hashish-smuggling runs in December 2025, each involving roughly eight to nine kilos of hashish.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:55:42 GMTGalilee man who swore loyalty to ISIS, planned attack on soldiers, indicted on terror charges
In recent years, a significant number of Arab citizens of Israel have sworn loyalty to ISIS, usually arrested before being able to carry out an attack.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:06:32 GMT'Assault on city's fundamental values': Attack on nun in Jerusalem sparks widespread condemnation
A 36-year-old man was arrested by Israel Police on Wednesday in connection with the case and is being questioned for racist assault.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:59:50 GMTIsrael just quadrupled its PR budget to $730M, experts claim it won’t work
Israel has quadrupled its public diplomacy budget to $730 million, but experts say no amount of PR can reverse damage caused by policy and the war in Gaza.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:27:33 GMTTrump says Herzog would become 'national hero' if he pardoned Netanyahu - Axios
US President Donald Trump was reportedly surprised that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to return to trial on Wednesday, Axios reported.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:15:17 GMTGili Lustig honored for four decades of transforming Olympic sports in Israel
Held at the Enav Center on Monday, the event celebrated 68-year-old Lustig’s remarkable journey, including 12 years as CEO of the Olympic Committee of Israel
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:55:20 GMTIDF Chief Zamir says current soldiers are greatest generation since War of Independence
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir praises soldiers as the greatest since the War of Independence and vows to eliminate threats to northern Israel.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:06:53 GMTBennett unveils ‘Israeli Renaissance’ plan, says alliance will replace Netanyahu - exclusive
Bennett unveiled in a Wednesday interview with The Jerusalem Post his plan to bring one million new olim to Israel over the next decade.