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Tue, 12 May 2026 11:41:04 GMTIDF uses robots to advance beyond Lebanon’s Litani River, FPV drones continue challenging military
The IDF said that over three days of fighting, it had killed around 15 Hezbollah fighters in the operation, which, combined with earlier operations, added up to around 70 total.
Tue, 12 May 2026 10:46:39 GMTProposed Law of Return amendment sparks debate over conversion standards in Israel
Religious coalition lawmakers frame the bill as a return to halachic conversion standards, while opponents say it would hand the religious establishment greater control over Jewish identity
Tue, 12 May 2026 09:58:39 GMTHigh Court to hear petitions against Netanyahu’s Mossad chief pick Gofman
The High Court will hear petitions against Netanyahu's decision to appoint Roman Gofman as Mossad chief, with concerns over integrity and past actions.
Tue, 12 May 2026 08:09:57 GMTOct. 7 sexual violence was patterned, documented, prosecutable, new report argues
Civil Commission says Hamas and its collaborators weaponized bodies, families, and digital platforms during massacre and captivity.
Tue, 12 May 2026 05:52:17 GMTIsrael bars YouTuber Tyler Oliveira over alleged antisemitic content
Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said Oliveira came to Israel with the “aim of spreading hatred” after the YouTuber faced backlash over videos about Orthodox Jewish communities.
Tue, 12 May 2026 04:50:57 GMTPolymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'
The prosecution also accused the officer of demonstrating a willingness to "sell information for financial benefits" at the cost of putting Israel Air Force pilots and operations at risk.
Mon, 11 May 2026 23:18:26 GMTKnesset passes law to prosecute October 7 terrorists, conduct public trials in Jerusalem
The law was passed by a unanimous vote of 93 to 0, as the Knesset opened its summer session on Sunday, following more than a month-long spring recess.
Mon, 11 May 2026 22:10:33 GMTDo-or-die in Jerusalem: Beitar faces defining night in championship race
There is no reason to think that the yellow-and-black can’t do the unthinkable and take home the championship for the first time in close to two decades.
Mon, 11 May 2026 22:01:45 GMTDocaviv 2026 reveals the Israeli film lineup
Twelve new films have been chosen for the Israeli competition. They include Soccer for the Soul, by Avida Livny, and Shalom, by Meital Zvieli.
Mon, 11 May 2026 21:12:59 GMTLapid says more party mergers to come soon ahead of elections, as Liberman calls for constitution
Lapid made the remarks at the Guidelines for Jewish-Democratic Policy conference, held at the Judaism and State Policy Center of the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem.
Mon, 11 May 2026 21:08:31 GMTNetanyahu on '60 Minutes' - what he said, didn't say - analysis
The full 80-minute interview, which CBS posted online, was far more revealing.
Mon, 11 May 2026 20:11:06 GMTNetanyahu reprimands Mossad chief Barnea after sending letter opposing Gofman appointment
Prime Minister Netanyahu reprimanded outgoing Mossad head Barnea for sending a letter opposing Gofman's appointment as Mossad chief.
Mon, 11 May 2026 19:29:48 GMTHundreds of millions seized in raid in northern Israel
The suspects, who were detained for questioning at the National Economic Crimes Unit's offices, are suspected of money laundering and terror financing.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:53:44 GMTJerusalem man arrested over alleged threat against Itamar Ben-Gvir
Upon receiving the complaint, Judea and Samaria District police opened an investigation and notified additional security officials, police said.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:17:06 GMTIDF soldier sentenced to 21 days in military prison after defacing Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
An additional soldier was sentenced to 14 days in military prison for filming the incident.
Mon, 11 May 2026 17:14:41 GMTLevin's refusal to meet with Supreme Court harms Israeli public, judiciary, AG argues
“In effect, from a system-of-government perspective, this constitutes a severe, unjustified, and unexplained infringement by the executive branch on the judiciary."
Mon, 11 May 2026 16:08:44 GMT'You killed the people of Israel!' Former hostage calls on all Knesset members to resign
"I call on all Knesset members, everyone - just resign. Take responsibility and get out of our lives," Braslavski said.
Mon, 11 May 2026 14:01:28 GMTIAF helicopter malfunctions during Lebanon rescue, IDF says not hit by enemy fire
A second helicopter had been scrambled to evacuate the three soldiers in its stead.
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:55:13 GMTArab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs new party bid with ex-Jerusalem deputy mayor - exclusive
Haddad is aiming to translate his social media support into real influence within Jerusalem's political apparatus.
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:20:24 GMTTel Aviv serial killer Mohammed Halabi dies in prison due to medical condition
Halabi's killing spree was discovered on October 20, 1989, during the holiday of Sukkot. In total, his victims included two men, one Jewish and one Arab, and five women, both Jewish and Arab.
Mon, 11 May 2026 13:13:21 GMTState pays thousand in damages to PMO employee harassed for two years by Sara Netanyahu - report
S. filed the lawsuit with the Jerusalem Labor Court several months ago, claiming that over the two years she has worked at the PMO, Sara Netanyahu has routinely humiliated and degraded her.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:13:49 GMTBorder Police kill terrorist who opened fire on troops in Kalandiya
The terrorist emerged from a vehicle and fired at the forces, prompting the officers to return fire and kill him. No officers were injured in the incident.
Mon, 11 May 2026 12:02:38 GMTNetanyahu pressed on Elovitch ties as trial hearing shortened amid Iran tensions
The trial is currently at the cross-examination phase, as the prosecution questions Netanyahu and confronts him with observed inconsistencies in his testimony.
Mon, 11 May 2026 11:04:06 GMTIsrael’s Noam Bettan keeps singing through Eurovision boycott storm
Israel’s Noam Bettan speaks to The Jerusalem Post about the challenges he faced on the road to Eurovision.
Mon, 11 May 2026 08:19:03 GMTOne dead, four injured in Ramle shooting, police rule incident as criminal
According to Israeli public broadcaster KAN News, the incident started inside the shooter's home. When the victim attempted to flee, the shooter opened fire indiscriminately near the local market.
Mon, 11 May 2026 06:04:02 GMTFirst Sergeant Alexander Glovanyov killed in combat near Israel-Lebanon border
Glovanyov was a lead vehicle driver in the 6924th Transport Battalion. His family has been notified.
Mon, 11 May 2026 03:14:57 GMTDog burnt to death in Lag Ba'omer bonfire, police arrest two on suspicion of animal cruelty
Two people employed at a luxury hotel operating in the area were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the act. As far as is known, one of them allegedly carried out the act while the other filmed.
Mon, 11 May 2026 02:42:40 GMTNetanyahu meets with leaders of Druze, Circassian communities at Dead Sea summit
"I want to tell you what the most important mission is - to ensure life. I am committed to this, and by the way, I am also speaking with President Trump about it," Netanyahu said during the meeting.
Mon, 11 May 2026 01:57:54 GMTWar with Iran not over, enriched uranium needs to be removed, Netanyahu tells 60 Minutes
When asked how Iran's supply of enriched uranium could be removed from the country, Netanyahu replied simply that "You go in, and you take it out."
Sun, 10 May 2026 22:02:48 GMTHezbollah strikes Iron Dome battery with FPV drone
The IDF has struggled to respond to the FPV drone threat, which uses special cables and manual operation of the drone to outwit the military's advanced technologies for jamming and tracking drones.