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Israel Warns US of Potential Iranian Chemical Weapons Use

Israel has warned the United States that intelligence suggests Iran is considering using chemical weapons against regional adversaries, a claim met with skepticism by some U.S. of…

Politics2d ago·14 outlets

Israel's Health Ministry Director-General Resigns After Nine Years

Moshe Bar Siman Tov, Director-General of the Ministry of Health, announced his resignation after nearly nine years, citing his intention to join Columbia University as a research…

Security11h ago5·13 outlets

Settlers Establish Outpost Near Jericho After Secret Home Purchase

Dozens of Israeli settlers occupied eight homes near Jericho on Wednesday, purchased through the Nachala Movement and Binyamin Regional Council. The homes are in Area C, under Isr…

Security5d ago4·13 outlets

Widow Becomes Fifth Victim of Forgotten 2023 Egypt Terror Attack

Mor Shamli, the widow of Alon Shamli, has died after over three years of psychological anguish, becoming the fifth victim of a terror attack in Alexandria, Egypt, on October 8, 20…

Politics1d ago·13 outlets

Vance Links Republican Losses to US-Israel Relations Shift

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance attributed Republican midterm election losses to policies like the war in Iran and a desire among voters for changed U.S.-Israel relations. Vance ci…

Politics4d ago4·12 outlets

Israel Election Chief Affirms Vote Integrity Amid Foreign Interference Claims

Israel's Central Elections Committee Chairman Noam Sohlberg affirmed the integrity of the recent national election, stating it was "conducted properly" and results are valid, desp…

Security1d ago·12 outlets

IDF Chief of Staff Warns Hezbollah Against Threatening Northern Israel

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declared that the army will prevent Hezbollah from building terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon and will decisively counter any threats to n…

Security2d ago·11 outlets

Jenin Cell Arrested for Rocket and Explosives Manufacturing, Test Launches

Police and Shin Bet arrested six suspects from Jenin for manufacturing rocket bodies and explosives, conducting three test launches in the West Bank. Combat equipment, including a…

Security1d ago3·11 outlets

IDF and Shin Bet Eliminate Hamas Operations Chief in Gaza City

The IDF and Shin Bet eliminated Gamal Abu Seid, Hamas's head of operations, in Gaza City earlier this week. Abu Seid held Omer Shehadeh hostage and was involved in planning terror…

Security1d ago·11 outlets

Shin Bet Chief's Election Probe Request Stuns Officials, Fuels Conspiracy Claims

Shin Bet chief David Zini requested to investigate four senior Arab politicians, classifying the probe as a broad security offense, which reportedly shocked participants in a meet…

Politics2d ago9·10 outlets

Trump Claims Deal With Netanyahu to End $4 Billion Annual US Aid to Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he struck a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end $4 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel, stating the country no longer…

Security5d ago5·10 outlets

IDF Demolishes Hebron Homes of Terrorists in Record Time

The IDF demolished the Hebron homes of two terrorists who murdered two soldiers in a record one-week timeframe. The attack at Judea Junction killed Staff Sergeant Ron Yonatan Royt…

Security3d ago·10 outlets

Eilat Man, 18, Indicted for Sex Crimes Against Minors

An 18-year-old from Eilat has been indicted for severe sex crimes, including rape and indecent acts, against 13 minors, some as young as seven. The alleged offenses occurred betwe…

Politics2d ago·10 outlets

Shin Bet Chief's Probe of Arab Lawmakers Sparks Political Firestorm

Shin Bet chief Davide Zini's request to question four Arab lawmakers over alleged foreign election interference has triggered significant political backlash in Israel. Mansour Abb…

Politics3d ago2·10 outlets

Lieberman to Recommend Eisenkot, Boycotts Netanyahu Government

Yisrael Beiteinu Chairman Avigdor Lieberman will recommend Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government and will not join a coalition with Benjamin Netanyahu. Lieberman also stated h…

Health1d ago·10 outlets

Israel's Health Ministry Confirms No Ebola Cases After Negative Tests

Israel's Ministry of Health confirmed on November 4th that two patients returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo tested negative for Ebola, with no confirmed cases in the c…

Politics1d ago2·10 outlets

Israel's President Consults Parties on New Government Formation

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is consulting with parliamentary factions to form a new government, with Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot as leading contenders for Prime Minist…

Politics3d ago·10 outlets

Israel's National Security Minister Accuses Police Chief of Inciting Violence

Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accused Police Inspector General Dani Levy of ordering excessive force against Haredi protesters and seeking "bloodshed." Ben-G…

Politics3d ago2·9 outlets

Herzog Begins Consultations to Task Next Israeli Government Formateur

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with Knesset factions on Wednesday to decide who will form the next government. The President's Office sent invitations on…

Politics23h ago·9 outlets

Netanyahu's Ex-Lawyer Withdraws State Comptroller Bid After Election

Michael Rabello, former personal lawyer to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has withdrawn his candidacy for State Comptroller after recent election results. The Supreme Court ha…

Security1d ago5·9 outlets

Israel's Attorney General Blocks Shin Bet from Questioning Arab Lawmakers

Shin Bet Director David Zini and Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara clashed over Zini's request to interrogate four Arab political figures without sufficient evidence. Baharav-Mi…

Security2d ago4·9 outlets

Petah Tikva Murder: Husband Kills Wife, Then Himself; Daughters Unharmed

A 43-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in her Petah Tikva apartment on November 2 by her husband, who then died by suicide. Their 12-year-old daughter discovered the body and ale…

Politics3d ago2·9 outlets

Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Democrat Haley Stevens, who lost her primary in Michigan, endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers after being disinvited from a unity event by her primary victor, Abdul a…

Security5d ago·9 outlets

Israel's Shin Bet and Mossad Investigate Foreign Election Interference

Israel's Shin Bet and Mossad are investigating potential foreign interference in the recent parliamentary elections, with initial suspicions targeting Qatar and expanding to inclu…