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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:28 GMT
Police, prosecution trade blame over protest-related court losses
A public dispute broke out between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office over the handling of protest cases, with police accusing the prosecution of abandoning officers.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:48:24 GMT
WATCH: Israel Navy missile boat intercepts Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel
The IDF intercepted a Hezbollah drone launched towards Israel and conducted strikes on terrorists in southern Lebanon, seizing a large weapons cache located underground.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:34:14 GMT
Photos of Nazis left at Haifa health ministry office on Holocaust Remembrance Day
The ministry said the incident was handled without delay and did not interrupt services at the bureau. It did not say who was responsible or whether any suspects had been identified.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:32:26 GMT
Authorities seize over NIS 5m., weapons, ammunition in Rahat, order closure of Tel Aviv brothel
Israel Police seized over NIS 5 million in cash and illegal weapons in Rahat, as part of an operation targeting criminal activity.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:42:50 GMT
TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump
TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:35:05 GMT
Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms
At least two of the toddlers were hospitalized in suspected food poisoning cases. The incidents occurred at two daycare centers operating under the same management, initial information shows.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:58:44 GMT
Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service
"Over the years, Ofer has been a partner in the journey. He acted with great professionalism and dedication, with full commitment and discretion," Prime Minister Netanyahu said about Golan.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:26:22 GMT
Netanyahu says Israel to expand Lebanon buffer zone, continue strikes on Hezbollah
The buffer zone will also be stretched eastward, Netanyahu said, "So we can better help our Druze brothers in their time of need."

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:18:31 GMT
Apple TV releases 'Unconditional' drama series trailer
The eight-episode thriller series is from Keshet International and stars Liraz Chamami (Bad Boy, Manayek) alongside newcomer Talia Lynne Ronn, and will have its premiere in Israel on Keshet 12.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:40:46 GMT
'Only those who serve decide': Reservists Party launches campaign against haredi, Arab parties
The campaign serves as a reference to a 2019 campaign by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party that targeted journalists.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:12:31 GMT
IDF combat engineers blowing up 'endless' amount of Hezbollah terror infrastructure - interview

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:37:26 GMT
Netanyahu, Hungary’s PM-elect Peter Magyar hold first call, pledge continued close ties
Magyar invited the Israeli premier to a ceremony marking 70 years since the Hungarian Uprising, while Netanyahu invited him to a government-to-government meeting in Jerusalem.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:09:26 GMT
Nazareth woman indicted on charges of spying for Iran, passing sensitive data from ministry job
According to the indictment, Abu Abed’s contact with the handler began around October, after she was approached on Telegram by someone who initially presented the work as innocuous paid filming jobs.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:55 GMT
Haifa court extends detention of Israel Police officer suspected in gold bars theft
A Haifa court has extended the detention of an Israel Police officer and his brother, who are suspected of a gold bar theft worth hundreds of thousands of shekels.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:38:59 GMT
Suspected drug dealer barricades himself inside Jerusalem home, threatens to harm self
According to the police, after the officers arrived at the scene, the suspected dealer threatened to harm himself, refusing to cooperate and barricading himself in his home.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:25:37 GMT
Tel Aviv court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi, 12 others in SSQ extortion-and-shooting case
The Tel Aviv District Court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi and 12 others in an extortion case involving threats and gunfire against a money-changer’s business in Tel Aviv.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:46:20 GMT
‘Nation chose the Right’: Ben-Gvir defends role, blasts A-G at High Court hearing
“Gali Baharav-Miara wants to take your voice from you,” Ben-Gvir said at a press conference outside the High Court before the hearing began.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:21:22 GMT
Ukraine seeks answers from Israel after Russian shadow fleet ship docks in Haifa
The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel expressed “deep concern” over the incident, stating that the shipment may constitute “a blatant violation of international law and Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty.”

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:22:17 GMT
'Call of the hour': Major youth group backs Bennett ahead of elections, joins ‘Bennett 2026’ party
The group, “Katef el Katef” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:52:20 GMT
Soldier opens fire on taxi in Tel Aviv after mistaking fare dispute for kidnapping attempt
The incident unfolded overnight on Rothschild Boulevard, where officers responding to reports of a shooting found a taxi with a shattered window and glass scattered nearby. No injuries were reported.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:52:03 GMT
Can judges order Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir? High Court weighs authority, enforcement in hearing
At stake is not only Ben-Gvir’s future in office, but a broader constitutional line: how far a minister charged with setting policy may go in pressing the police on certain issues.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:22:15 GMT
Jerusalem Marathon's full race canceled due to weather conditions
The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:51:10 GMT
Meta launches sixth annual Sharing Memories Holocaust remembrance project
The project, launched alongside non-profit organization Our 6 Million, aims to amplify Holocaust survivors' voices at a time where living testimonies are steadily declining.

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:15:56 GMT
Issachar Dov Spiegel pronounced dead after Netanya drowning, brother still missing
Rescuers from the Lehava unit under the Central District Command are leading the operation, assisted by ZAKA volunteers and additional special units.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:46:52 GMT
Knesset Finance panel debates transfer of NIS 98 million to haredi schools
The High Court ordered last month that the Finance Committee reconvene and hold a fresh deliberation on the matter before voting to approve the transfer of the funds.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:12:21 GMT
Beitar rules Jerusalem derby; Beersheba takes first
Hapoel coach Ziv Arie lamented the slow start but noted his side created chances, while goalkeeper Nadav Zamir admitted the early goal made the match difficult.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:56:23 GMT
WATCH: IDF destroys four Hamas tunnels with weapons, living quarters in Gaza
The total length of the destroyed tunnel routes was approximately 800 meters, with the structures including living quarters and weapons.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:17:00 GMT
Netanyahu, officials lay wreaths after siren marking Holocaust Remembrance Day
The wreaths in memory of Holocaust victims were hung on pedestals before a memorial torch. Netanyahu was the second to place his flowers, but stopped to steady and straighten the wreath.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:07:16 GMT
High Court to hear bid forcing Netanyahu to fire Ben-Gvir, petitioners push pattern-of-conduct case
The hearing will be held before an expanded nine-justice panel and, in an unusual procedural step, will be broadcast live while closed to the public because of concern over disruptions.

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:57:46 GMT
IDF officer severely injured in southern Lebanon, weapons found in Lebanon home
In addition, several soldiers were wounded on Tuesday when the IDF encountered a terrorist cell in Bint Jbeil, where three armed terrorists opened fire on the soldiers.

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