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Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:01:53 GMTShin Bet head David Zini looking to cancel organization's Poland trips - report
The Poland trips are intended to give Shin Bet employees a first-hand look at concentration camps, and appreciate the magnitude and intensity of the Holocaust.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:17:13 GMTDefense in Netanyahu trial opposes expansion of trial hearing days, Netanyahu in courtroom
The panel, headed by Judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am, and Oded Shaham, ruled on Wednesday that proceedings would return to Jerusalem after Netanyahu completed his testimony.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:36:35 GMTHaredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report
Additional footage shared by KAN shows a police officer speaking with protesters, saying that "I didn't even bring any patrol cars, I came alone."
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:35:55 GMTIsrael approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub
Eilat Mayor Eli Lankri thanked the government for approving the plan, which in his words, "places Eilat in its rightful position within the national priorities."
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:27:01 GMTHerzog warns of 'alarming' surge of antisemitism at Romanian pogrom memorial ceremony
In his speech, Herzog made a connection between the antisemitism of the Holocaust era and the antisemitism Jews experience in the present day.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 02:49:45 GMTReligious identity remains Israel's strongest political divide, new IDI study finds
While the relationship between religion and political affiliation remained largely stable compared to the previous election, the study identified several notable shifts between 2021 and 2022.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:27:31 GMTWATCH: IDF demolishes 200-meter-long terror tunnel in southern Lebanon
The tunnel contained hundreds of weapons and several shafts from which rockets would be launched towards Israel, according to Netanyahu and Katz's statement.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:55:09 GMTJudicial Selection Committee selects 68 officials for court system after year-and-a-half freeze
The move begins to address a shortage that the High Court of Justice said had caused serious harm to court services and the public, but it does not fully resolve the district-court vacancy crisis.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:18:19 GMTIsrael praises Slovenia for moving embassy to Jerusalem, revoking Palestinian State recognition
Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa has visited Israel on numerous occasions, including in the immediate aftermath of the October 7 massacre.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:44:59 GMTWhy is Israel suddenly changing its military targeting strategy? - analysis
What all three targeting cases have in common is that none of them are typical, and all of them say a lot about the changing broader strategy on each border.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:22:12 GMTHow is the new Israel-Lebanon agreement different from previous peace attempts? - analysis
The deal follows days of regional diplomatic developments, including a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran and the US acknowledgment of Iran’s involvement in Lebanon.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:23:33 GMTLikud postpones primaries to August amid debate over Netanyahu’s influence on party list
While no decision has been announced on allowing Netanyahu to control the first slots, the updated rules and procedures for the primaries are expected to be released on Thursday.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 19:20:41 GMTSmotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he drew a line with Netanyahu and had a necessary role in returning the hostages after October 7.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:51:33 GMTTel Aviv to establish new 'beit oleh' to support immigrants, lone soldiers, vice-mayor says
The house will be “a place where they can come and work, have Shabbat dinners, celebrate the holidays, receive lectures, do shows, have parties, and organize,” Tel Aviv Vice-Mayor Guy Avner said.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:16:43 GMTDefense Ministry backs 90-freeze on haredi draft evader arrests as Israel faces coalition crisis
MKs Gafni and Deri stated that the prime minister had “made it clear at the meeting that he is committed to approving the laws and will work to advance them quickly.”
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:03:31 GMTBe’er Ya’acov deputy council head indicted over alleged tender fraud, NIS 20m, transport contract
The indictment charges Sasson with three counts of fraud and breach of trust, aggravated fraud, making a false sworn statement, threats, and witness harassment.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:55:13 GMTShahar Varon to join Together's Knesset list and lead new IDF rehab program, Bennett announces
October 7 veteran Shahar Varon will be included on Together's list for the upcoming elections, serving as the leader of a new initiative to treat wounded IDF soldiers.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:25:29 GMTNetanyahu to oppose expansion of criminal trial hearing days to five-days-a-week
The prime minister stepped off the witness stand last week, as the defense is due to present other witnesses.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 14:47:55 GMTUmm el-Fahm schools close in protest of MK Zvi Sukkot visit
Schools across Umm el-Fahm closed as residents protested Sukkot’s inspection, while he alleged terrorist linked figures were entering classrooms.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:36:21 GMTHezbollah terrorist kills IDF officer, wounds another soldier, during southern Lebanon operation
Cpt. David Hazutt was a platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:28:20 GMT'Never too late': Israeli gov't unilaterally votes to recognize Armenian Genocide
Turkey denies that the massacres, imprisonment, and forced deportation of Armenians amounted to genocide, and Israel long avoided recognizing it as such due to diplomatic sensitivities.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:24:00 GMTZamir, Cooper meeting focused on Iran, but also influenced Lebanon deal
As of Sunday, despite the extensive public statements about the Israel-Lebanon-US deal announced over the weekend, it is unclear exactly when and where the IDF will withdraw.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:00:50 GMTPolice seize stolen IDF shoulder-mounted anti-tank rocket launcher from criminal in South
Negev District police found a stolen M72 LAW anti-tank launcher and flammable materials inside a vehicle allegedly linked to criminal activity in Tel Sheva.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:01:04 GMTHigh Court presses Knesset on ballot secrecy after refusal to repeat comptroller vote
The court may cancel the election of Netanyahu's lawyer, Michael Rabello, asking for an explanation as to why the vote should not be annulled over an alleged breach of ballot secrecy.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:10:07 GMTBen-Gurion's Terminal 1 reopens to domestic flights following Iran war closure
Terminal 1 was initially closed in March following the outbreak of the Iran war, with all flights moved to Terminal 3.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:14:40 GMTTwo killed after car bombings in Holon, Jaffa, in suspected assassinations attempts
At least two men were killed, and one was wounded after two cars exploded in Jaffa and Holon on Sunday morning, Israel Police said.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:00:25 GMTIDF kills Hamas terrorist who infiltrated Israel, looted military vehicle, during Oct. 7 massacre
Additionally, the IDF killed armed terrorists in the Syria Security Zone and RPG-armed Hezbollah terrorists and destroyed a rocket launcher belonging to the Lebanese terror group near Nabatiya.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 03:35:41 GMTHaifa drug lab busted as police crack down on networks flooding the market with illegal substances
During the operation, officers located an apartment suspected of being used for drug cultivation. A search of the premises led to the seizure of cannabis with a total weight of about seven kilograms.
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 23:46:44 GMTIsraeli politicians lash out after Netanyahu announces intention of 'broad national government'
During the press conference, Netanyahu condemned unnamed forces which "want to cause a rift in the people, want to aggravate and deepen the misunderstandings and disagreements and rifts within us."
Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:01:07 GMTNetanyahu hails trilateral agreement with Lebanon, says it weakens Hezbollah, Iran
Netanyahu hails Israel-Lebanon agreement as a step forward, while vowing continued operations to secure the north and counter Hezbollah threats.