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Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:18:59 GMT
LGBTQ defunding risks layoffs and service cuts, labor union warns MK Golan
Histadrut HaMaof, a branch of Israel's national labor federation, demanded that the government halt the move and hold talks with workers’ representatives before any funding is cut.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:21:42 GMT
Firefighters rescue 25 people from Netanya apartment building fire, 13 evacuated to hospital
Firefighters rescued 25 people from a burning apartment building in Netanya overnight, with 13 requiring hospital treatment after the blaze. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:11:18 GMT
IDF soldier killed, seven others wounded, by IED explosion in southern Lebanon
Chief Sergeant First Class (res.) Alexander Filin, aged 29, from Haifa was a combat soldier in the IDF's 36th Division.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:45:18 GMT
Israel Electric reveals telegrams showing Tel Aviv power station's role in British political battle
The company said the documents highlight the strategic importance of the Tel Aviv power station during the early years of the Jewish community in Mandatory Palestine.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:29:30 GMT
Israel seizes property tied to Gaza drone smuggling in first-of-its-kind enforcement action
Authorities said the measure is intended to target the financial infrastructure behind smuggling, disrupt ongoing operations, and strengthen deterrence against those who assist Gaza terror groups.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:14:22 GMT
Ben-Gurion Airport Terminal One to reopen ahead of school holidays after Iran war forced closure
Domestic flights will resume from Terminal One on June 28, followed by international flights on July 1.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:03:49 GMT
‘Sentimental Value’ is a beautiful drama of redemption in a show-biz family - review
Unquestionably the best-acted movie this year, 'Sentimental Value' is a character-driven, complex story about the drama of an extremely dysfunctional show-business family.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:54:20 GMT
Smotrich claims historic Hebron shift as Israel advances new building plans
This is the first approval of its kind since the signing of the Hebron Agreement in 1997, under which restrictions related to the Jewish community were subject to approval by the Hebron municipality.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:14:37 GMT
Democrats Party breaks record of 75,000 members, sets date for primaries ahead of elections
The left-wing Democrats Party said it will hold primaries on July 20 after crossing a record 75,000 members, marking its highest membership since the late 1990s.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:24:46 GMT
Security Cabinet officials 'frustrated' over MoU, believe economic collapse imminent - exclusive
According to two sources familiar with the discussion, ministers were told that Iran's economy had deteriorated sharply under the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:12:08 GMT
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes lead in finals series with win in first game
Game 2 will take place on Thursday night back at Yad Eliyahu with Hapoel Tel Aviv as the hosts as the Reds will look to even up the series.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:39:21 GMT
Somaliland president leaves door open to future Israeli military presence in country - exclusive
Abdullahi is now seeking to expand cooperation with Israel across a broad range of sectors, including economic development, natural resources, agriculture, water management, and security.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:19:01 GMT
Netanyahu holds first working meeting with new Mossad chief Gofman
Netanyahu met Mossad chief Roman Gofman for the first time in an official working session since he took over the intelligence agency earlier this month.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:47:52 GMT
Tackling terror indoctrination in Palestinian schools key to ending 'Pay-for-Slay,' panelists say
“Why are people terrorists?" Fleur Hassan-Nahoum asked. "Because they're indoctrinated."

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:18:29 GMT
Shin Bet officer petitions High Court against Knesset decision to grant Gotliv immunity
Hours after MK Tally Gotliv was granted immunity, the Shin Bet officer she exposed filed a High Court petition seeking to block the decision and restore criminal proceedings.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:21:21 GMT
IDF women's tank unit program to start in November, Zamir announces
Zamir said that at most, the female tank pilot program will lead to a single company of tanks crewed by women, a relatively small number out of the multiple brigades of tanks.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:13:15 GMT
Ben-Gvir appoints bereaved family members as official inspectors under terrorist death penalty law
The official inspectors will play a central role in overseeing the conditions of the terrorists sentenced to death, and are granted supervisory powers regarding the implementation of the law.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:06:55 GMT
Knesset approves MK Tally Gotliv’s immunity in Shin Bet officer identity exposure case
Knesset votes 61 to 48 to grant Likud MK Tally Gotliv immunity, blocking her prosecution over alleged disclosure of a Shin Bet officer’s identity.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:54:10 GMT
Local government, national impact: Haim Bibas on shaping Israel’s future
The Federation of Local Authorities in Israel’s chairman discusses why municipalities have become Israel’s problem-solvers, and how they play a central role in addressing the country’s challenges

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:50:58 GMT
Baby puree scare: Police examine possible terror angle after sedatives hospitalize four infants
The Health Ministry confirmed that laboratory tests found clonazepam and lorazepam in jars of Prinok baby fruit puree sold at two branches of Zol Begadol, a discount supermarket chain in Jerusalem.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:45:24 GMT
Netanyahu rejects prosecution's 'absurd' Case 2000 thesis during defense questioning in court
Netanyahu is charged in the case with fraud and breach of trust.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:34:57 GMT
Gov't call center quality falls, public service scores climb, digital access rises, audit finds
In a follow-up report, Matanyahu Englman found that public service is improving across the board for Israelis, but call centers are still failing to meet specific needs.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:31 GMT
Eisenkot makes gains, while Netanyahu, Bennett falter following US-Iran MoU, KAN poll finds
While the prime minister, Likud, and the coalition bloc are in decline and the opposition gains ground, Netanyahu remains the favorite for suitability as prime minister, according to the poll.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:44:54 GMT
WATCH: Some 10,000 protesters block two highways in protest of IDF haredi draft
Drivers of vehicles blocked by the protest exited their vehicles and confronted protesters, video footage from the scene seen by The Jerusalem Post appeared to show.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:48:50 GMT
Four infants hospitalized in Jerusalem after consuming puree containing sedatives
Blood tests conducted on the infants found traces of benzodiazepines, a substance used in psychiatric medications and sedatives. 

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:25:15 GMT
'You Arabs should not be here': Suspect arrested for spitting at, threatening pharmacist
According to the suspicion, Bublil arrived at the pharmacy on Monday with a prescription for his wife. During his time there, a dispute developed between him and the pharmacists.

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:19:31 GMT
Air Force head should not have revealed details of canceled mission, Netanyahu tells Zamir - report
"He shouldn't have written that, this was a national mistake and a blow to our unity," Netanyahu told Zamir. "It embarrasses us in front of Trump."

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:56 GMT
Jerusalem Film Festival announces Israeli lineup
This year, the festival's Israeli program includes a wide-ranging lineup of feature films, documentaries, shorts, experimental films, and restored classics.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:39:17 GMT
Experts warn of essential service disruption if Israel's electricity supply disrupted - study
If Israel’s enemies made the lights go out, experts at Reichman University’s Yannay Institute warned, the country must be ready to cope with it.

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:59:39 GMT
Fmr. Mossad intelligence chief: Iran could move faster toward nuclear bomb under new leadership
"This is the Americans’ war; their army did everything, and that is how it is presented there in the US. I mean, they decide, they close the war," Ze'ev Palti said.

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