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Democrats Plan to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Post-Midterms

U.S. House Democrats are reportedly planning to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if they win a majority in the midterms, citing incompetence and alleged corruption. Republic…

Security43m ago

Ex-Mossad Chief Details Iran Agent Protection, Hezbollah Pager Attacks

Former Mossad chief David Barnea disclosed details about Israeli operations, including a tactic to protect agents in Iran by releasing a video that led to mass arrests. He also de…

Politics1h ago

Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Europe Call for Two-State Solution, Secure Navigation

Foreign ministers from Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia met in Istanbul to discuss regional issues, calling for a two-state solution and condemning Houthi escalation. The…

Economy1h ago

Netanyahu's Economic Strategy Risks Israel's Financial Stability, Analysts Warn

An Israeli economic analysis warns Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to create an "evasive economy" to counter potential international banking sanctions could destabilize t…

Politics2h ago

Netanyahu Admits Mistakes in Dealing With Noam Party, Seeks Withdrawal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted in private talks that he mishandled relations with the Noam party but urged them to withdraw from the election to prevent vote wastage…

Security2h ago

New Towns and Farms Planned in Southern Hebron Hills After Deadly Attack

The Har Hebron Regional Council plans to establish two new communities and six agricultural farms in the southern Hebron Hills following a deadly attack that killed two IDF soldie…

Politics2h ago

Election Committee Chair Dismisses Likud Petition Against Eisenkot's Draft Notice Campaign

Justice Noam Sohlberg dismissed the Likud's petition against Gadi Eisenkot's "Yashar!" party's campaign using mock military draft notices. While acknowledging the letters could ca…

Politics2h ago

Netanyahu Has Learned Nothing Since October 7, Says Gadi Eisenkot

Former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot told i24NEWS that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "learned nothing from October 7" and continues to divide Israelis. Eisenkot, who is…

Politics2h ago

Netanyahu Summons Police Chief After Ben-Gvir Meeting Canceled

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Police Commissioner Dani Levi for a meeting about election preparations after the commissioner declined to meet with National Security Min…

Politics2h ago

Election Committee Orders Removal of Arabic Likud Campaign Signs Targeting Eisenkot

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ordered the removal of Arabic Likud campaign signs depicting Gadi Eisenkot with Mansour Abbas and Ahmed Tibi…

Politics2h ago

Election Committee Orders Removal of Arabic Likud Campaign Signs Targeting Eisenkot

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ordered local authorities to remove Likud campaign signs in Arabic targeting Gadi Eisenkot. The decision foll…

Security2h ago·2 outlets

Fatal Road Accident Claims One Life Near West Bank Settlements

A man in his mid-30s died Tuesday evening in a road accident involving a truck and a car near Neve Tzuf and Ofarim in the Benjamin region. Two others were injured, one moderately…

Security2h ago·1 outlets

Shin Bet Summons Activist on Wedding Day for Warning

The Shin Bet security service summoned an anti-government activist for a warning on his wedding day, Thursday. The summons followed a post the activist made about Prime Minister B…

Security2h ago

State's Witness Filber Recounts Moment He Agreed to Deal

Shlomo Filber, a former Israeli official and state's witness in Case 4000, revealed that seeing his young daughter's fearful expression during his investigation was the moment he…

Politics2h ago·3 outlets

Thousands Protest Netanyahu Government, Demand October 7th Failures Inquiry

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Beersheba on Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. The demonstrations demanded an official inves…

Security2h ago

Fatal Car Crash in Benjamin Region Claims One Life

A man in his 30s died in a fatal car crash on Route 465 in the Benjamin region on Saturday evening. Two other people were moderately and lightly injured in the collision involving…

Politics3h ago·1 outlets

Netanyahu Uses West Bank Attack to Boost Election Campaign

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using a deadly shooting attack near Hebron, which killed two soldiers, to bolster his election campaign. The incident occurred on Friday, two…

Security3h ago·2 outlets

Iran Threatens Undersea Cable Attacks If War Resumes With US, Israel

Iran has reportedly devised plans to attack undersea communication cables in the Gulf if the US and Israel launch renewed military strikes, aiming to prolong disruptions. Two anon…

Politics3h ago·5 outlets

Israeli Elections Approach Crucial Juncture Amidst Unclear Alliances

Israeli parliamentary elections on October 27 are marked by uncertainty as no political bloc is projected to win a clear majority, according to recent polls. The contest is primar…

Politics3h ago

Judge Orders Likud to Remove Campaign Material Featuring Eisenkot with Arab Leaders

The Chairman of the Central Elections Committee, Judge Noam Sohlberg, ordered the Likud party to remove campaign signs featuring Gadi Eisenkot with Arab leaders Mansour Abbas and…

Security3h ago

Netanyahu Plans Major West Bank Operation, Criticizes Ofer Winter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a broad military operation in the West Bank and a strategic shift regarding the Palestinian Authority, promising a "very, very big surp…

Politics3h ago

United Arab List Holds Rally in Negev, Urges Votes to Form 61-Seat Coalition

The United Arab List held a large election rally in the Negev towns of Hura and Al-Sayyid, attended by thousands and several prominent political figures. Speakers highlighted the…

Politics3h ago

Spiritual Leader Warns of "Terrible Disaster" Amid Election Pressure

Rabbi Eli Sadan warned of a "terrible disaster" due to potential vote waste on right-wing parties failing to pass Israel's electoral threshold. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu u…

Security3h ago

Iraq Suspects Israel Behind Strikes on Air Defense Systems

Iraqi officials suspect Israel of destroying Chinese-made air defense systems transferred from Iran to pro-Iranian militias, according to a newspaper report. These suspected strik…

Economy3h ago·4 outlets

Netanyahu's Crypto Plan Sparks Fierce Criticism, Bank of Israel Rejects Idea

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to use cryptocurrency to counter potential economic sanctions has been rejected by the Bank of Israel, which advises focusing on preventin…

Security3h ago

Iraq Believes Israel Struck Iranian Weapons, Sparking New Conflict Fears

Iraq believes Israel may have conducted recent strikes on two sites storing Iranian-supplied air defense systems, according to a report in Asharq Al-Awsat. The alleged attacks, wh…

Security3h ago

Ex-Minister Eitam Praises Netanyahu-Smotrich Partnership for Restoring Israel's Security

Former minister Efi Eitam praised the partnership between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for restoring Israel's security. Speaking on a po…

Politics3h ago

Netanyahu Summons Police Chief Over Election Integrity Amid Ben-Gvir Dispute

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Police Commissioner Dany Levy on Sunday to discuss election integrity and security preparations ahead of the October 27 Knesset el…

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Bank of Israel Warns Against Crypto Use for Sanctions Evasion

The Bank of Israel declared that cryptocurrencies cannot be used to circumvent international sanctions, urging Israel to prioritize its economic relationships. Governor of the Ban…

Politics3h ago·2 outlets

Israeli Election Polls Show Tight Race, No Clear Winner

Three days before Israel's election, conflicting polls show a tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud and Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar! party, with no bloc guaranteed a majority…

Security3h ago

Two Dead, Three Injured in Northern Israel Road Accident

Two people died and three were injured in a two-car collision on Road 6678 near Kibbutz Shdei Eliyahu in northern Israel Tuesday night. Magen David Adom paramedics pronounced the…

Politics3h ago

Netanyahu Summons Police Chief Over Election Integrity Ahead of Vote

Police Commissioner Danny Levy will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday to discuss election integrity. Levy had previously refused to attend a meeting on the s…

Politics3h ago

Police Chief Summoned by Netanyahu for Election Integrity Talks

Police Commissioner Dani Levy will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tomorrow to discuss election integrity. Levy had previously declined an invitation to a similar disc…

Politics3h ago

Ben-Gvir Reveals Netanyahu Offered Him Foreign Ministry Post Before Last Election

Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir revealed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered him the Foreign Ministry portfolio before the last election. Ben-Gvir is urging vote…

Security3h ago

Suspect in Haifa Murder Identified as Ex-Boyfriend

Pablo Falcoz has been identified as the suspect in the murder of Yana Zykova in Haifa. Police also arrested Falcoz's father, who was present at the scene, on suspicion of involvem…

Security4h ago

Israel to Establish New Settlements and Farms in Hebron Hills After Deadly Attack

Following a deadly attack that killed two IDF soldiers, the Hebron Regional Council announced plans to establish two new community settlements and six agricultural farms in the He…

Security4h ago·3 outlets

Israeli-Born Oligarch Key to Russia's Sanctions Evasion Network

An investigation revealed that the Russian payment network A7, co-founded by Israeli-born oligarch Ilan Shor, handled over $14 billion in cash rubles to circumvent sanctions. The…

Politics4h ago

Shas Chairman Warns Right-Wing Votes Could Topple Government

Shas Chairman Aryeh Deri warned that thousands of right-wing votes could be lost to parties unlikely to pass the electoral threshold, potentially causing the right-wing bloc to lo…

Politics4h ago·3 outlets

Bank of Israel Urges Netanyahu to Prevent Sanctions

The Bank of Israel has urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to prevent potential sanctions by taking action against the use of cryptocurrencies for circumventing international…

Security4h ago

Netanyahu's Tenure Marked by Failed Strategies Against Iran's Nuclear Program

Israel has failed to eliminate Iran's nuclear threat despite extensive operations and two wars launched during Benjamin Netanyahu's premiership. Key strategic errors include not s…

Politics4h ago

PR Executive Slams Netanyahu Over Election Video Targeting Arab Citizens

Public relations executive Rani Rahav fiercely criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, accusing him of inciting against Arab citizens of Israel in a campaign video. Rah…

Politics4h ago

Netanyahu's Policies Risk Isolation, Economic Sanctions, Author Warns

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's policies are leading Israel toward global isolation and severe economic sanctions, warns opinion writer Dan Perry. He argues that if Netanyahu'…

Politics4h ago

Netanyahu's Son-in-Law Dances to Anti-Zionist Song Amid Draft Debate

Daniel Roth, son-in-law of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was filmed dancing to an anti-Zionist song at a Haredi wedding last week. The incident occurs amid a heated political…

Politics4h ago·2 outlets

Retired General Ofer Winter Explains Channel 14 Absence

Retired Brigadier General Ofer Winter, chairman of the 'Am Israel' party, canceled his appearance on Channel 14's 'HaPatriotim' program, citing a desire for respectful discourse…

Sports4h ago

Israeli Footballer Dia Saba Praised in Turkey for Stellar Performance

Israeli footballer Dia Saba scored a dramatic winning goal for Eyüpspor in their 2-1 victory over Samsunspor, temporarily placing his team atop the Turkish league. Saba has now sc…

Economy4h ago·3 outlets

Netanyahu Sparks Economic Debate With Crypto Sanctions Talk

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Israel prepare for potential economic sanctions by exploring cryptocurrency as an alternative financial system. He indicated a need for…

Politics4h ago

Reality Star Naama Qasri Responds After Sparking Outrage Among Netanyahu Supporters

Reality star Naama Qasri has responded after a video she shared caused outrage among supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Qasri, the first winner of "Survivor," expres…

Security4h ago

Motorcyclist Injured in Collision on Highway 2 Near Tel Aviv

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured after being hit by a car on Highway 2 near the HaSira interchange on Tuesday evening. MDA paramedics treated the rider for limb a…