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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:39:55 GMTIDF strikes southern Lebanon as ministers call to intensify attacks on Dahiyeh, Hezbollah
"For every drone - a missile. For every violation - fire. For every drone - Dahiyeh must tremble. For every hair on the head of an IDF soldier - a thousand Hezbollah terrorists," Ben-Gvir wrote.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:41:49 GMTIsrael's next gov't should be comprised of Zionist parties from across political aisle, Gantz says
Gantz also expressed doubt that the current US-Iran deal would hold, particularly with how the framework relates to Lebanon.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:26:29 GMTActive senior league soccer player arrested by Lahav 433 on suspicion of gambling, match-fixing
The player's father was also summoned to provide testimony. At this stage, however, he is not considered a suspect.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:18:29 GMTSomaliland president to make historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition
The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:42:07 GMTParents association rejects Teachers' Union threat to limit inclusion of students with disabilities
While teachers are threatening strike action over staffing shortages, parents are attacking the demand and describing it as dangerous discrimination.
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:07:34 GMTHead of IDF Ground Forces Planning Department, Col. Netanel Lasri, dies at age 40
Lasri, an armored corps officer, had previously served as commander of the 9th Battalion in the 401st Brigade and in the Golan and Hermon Brigade.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:26:51 GMTIDF discovers maps of northern Israeli communities in Beaufort Ridge tunnels
The IDF noted that in one of the Hezbollah terror tunnel routes, troops discovered maps outlining northern Israel communities that border Lebanon.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMTIDF preparing to stop Lebanon ground advance amid pending US-Iran deal - report
The IDF's 36th Division has continued to push north in Lebanon, according to KAN, with some reports saying they have neared the large Lebanese city of Nabatieh.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:24:11 GMTFormer Israeli consul general: Netanyahu 'not natural partner' in Trump's push for Mideast peace
“He [Trump] is now focused on world peace, peace with the Iranians, and expanding the Abraham Accords,” Dayan said, adding that Trump's Iran plans "don't look great" for Israel.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:45:24 GMTHaifa resident arrested over alleged incitement against LGBTQ community, later released
Haifa Magistrate's Court Judge Jada Basul found there was reasonable suspicion that a crime had been committed, but ruled there was no justification for keeping Amir Maron in custody.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:45:12 GMTHealth experts urge vaccination after two children die from meningococcemia
Meningococcus is a relatively rare but especially aggressive disease. The risk for the disease is especially high in infants, toddlers, adolescents, and young adults living in crowded conditions.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:02:33 GMTIsraeli-Arab singer from Nazareth, Elyanna, takes the stage at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony
The Israeli-Arab singer delivered a high-energy set featuring a powerful vocal performance. She is reportedly the only artist of Middle Eastern descent on FIFA's official soundtrack.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:25:24 GMTSuspected rabid jackals attack campers, leaving 11 injured including child bitten on face
"My daughter Alice screamed, ‘It hurts! It hurts!’ I quickly turned on the light, and her entire face was covered in blood. I was terrified,” said Elena, the mother of a child injured in the attack.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:51:33 GMTInside Club Hotel Eilat: seven pools, large suites and a packed holiday week - review
A time-share deal made on a whim after a free dinner offer has evolved into a long-running family tradition at Club Hotel Eilat, complete with summer holidays and Shavuot stays.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:14:49 GMTBeing single linked to higher emotional well-being than bad relationships - study
New research tracking 12,000 participants over time shows relationship quality, not status, is the key factor in emotional well-being, with singles faring better than those in bad relationships.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:44:15 GMTHaredi activists rush to Ashdod checkpoint after draft dodgers detained in stop
Haredi protestors from the "Black Color" hotline rushed to intervene following a day of protests. The matter was referred to the military police.
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:16:51 GMTHaifa man indicted on charges of espionage for Iran, revealing sensitive information during war
According to police reports, the man transferred intelligence to Iranian-linked actors from January to March 2025, including during the recent Israeli-US war with Iran.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:42:45 GMTIDF announces killing of 10 Hezbollah field commanders, successors
Among the terrorists killed was the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, Hajj Salameh. Less than two months after his killing, two of his successors, Mahdi Bazzi and Ashraf Salloum, were killed.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:33:51 GMTDemonstrators denied entry to Tel Aviv Pride Parade over anti-Ben-Gvir shirt, protest signs
A released video from the parade shows a woman wearing a pride-themed shirt reading "FCK BNGVR" and arguing with police officers.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:23 GMTIDF kills two Palestinian Islamic Jihad commanders, one Hamas commander in precision strikes
The terrorists, identified as Qasslam Hassan Saleh, Sami Jamil Abu Dalal, and Ubay Mamoun Saleh Farwana, were planning attacks against IDF troops.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:04:41 GMTWhy Israel stopped when Trump said stop: Understanding the 12-hour Iran war
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: A startup’s relationship with Google and North Korea’s path to the nuclear bomb offers unexpected insights into this week’s 12-hour war with Iran.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:17:03 GMTIsrael releases Hamas co-founder, father of 'Green Prince,' after more than two years of detention
Yousef is a senior leader of Hamas in the West Bank, having co-founded the group in 1987 along with Sheikh Ahmed Yassin and other Palestinian members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:07:40 GMTMK Gotliv denies claims that Likud will cancel primaries, defends 'Bild' leak affair
Gotliv was unimpressed by Amit Segal’s report on Netanyahu’s intention to cancel the Likud primaries, saying that he was "diminishing the leadership strength of the Prime Minister."
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:01:02 GMTIDF strikes over 300 Hezbollah sites, kills five Gaza terrorists, captures 50 suspects in West Bank
In addition, the IDF operated to combat smuggling along Israel's eastern and western borders.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:43:01 GMT'How all of Israel needs to look': Tel Aviv mayor speaks at annual Pride Parade
As the event began, police announced that they had averted a planned attack against the LGBT community, arresting a 37-year-old suspect in Haifa.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:00:27 GMTMissile fragments hit Carmel, damaging unique white lily preservation plot - interview
“We still don’t know how many bulbs were destroyed. It could be hundreds, it could be thousands. Only in months or even years will we know the full extent of the damage.”
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:56:33 GMTHigh school student's killer accepts plea deal, sentenced to 25 years in prison
The defense emphasized that Khlo was not accused of shooting or driving the vehicle, as the prosecution was unable to determine who involved had shot and killed the student.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:51:07 GMTLikud, Netanyahu dropping in public eyes amid Iran war, contentious legislation - poll
This is Likud’s lowest figure since August 2025, when it received 21 seats in a Maariv poll. However, the coalition bloc maintained its strength from last week at 50 seats.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:46:00 GMTGazan doctor accused of Hamas affiliation held without charge in Israel appears before High Court
The media were briefly allowed into the courtroom before being ushered out as proceedings got underway.
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:55:17 GMTLoggerhead turtle rescued off the coast of Haifa after sea pollution, fishing line caused injury
"Halil, the sea turtle that was rescued off the coast of Haifa, reminds us all of how beautiful, exciting, and vulnerable the nature around us is," said Haifa's Mayor, Yona Yahav.