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Israeli entertainer Tzvika Hadar described experiencing a severe anxiety attack following the October 7th massacre, rendering him unable to perform. He found a new purpose assisti…
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The Israeli American Council (IAC) has requested US universities ensure the safety of students during October 7th remembrance events, citing concerns over planned protests. The or…
An arson attack at the Shoket wastewater treatment plant in southern Israel, allegedly due to a protection racket, has caused a severe environmental hazard. The disabled plant is…
Beer Sheva held a memorial ceremony for the victims of October 7th and the subsequent war, honoring fallen soldiers and civilians, sharing stories of heroism, and emphasizing unit…
An Omani pilot, Muhammad al-Hamami, attempted to hijack a Flydubai flight, citing revenge for Gaza as his motive. Interrogations in the UAE are ongoing, with Israeli security forc…
Following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Israeli investigators are examining the suspect's potential lone actions while U.S. President Trump suggests Ira…
Jaffa community leaders held an emergency meeting to condemn an alleged police assault on Priest Constantine. They denounced the police's actions as excessive and called for commu…
Five Israeli police officers are under investigation for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a civilian in Eilat. They were released to house arrest and barred from contacting eac…
A classified CIA report, "Split from Within," allegedly warns of a risk of civil conflict in Israel due to political polarization, economic pressure, and other factors. The report…
A TUS Airways flight from Italy to Israel was delayed for three hours after three Georgian passengers were removed due to using forged Israeli passports and being barred from entr…
The Shin Bet security service reportedly chose not to investigate a university lecturer who had detailed plans for terror attacks against Arab civilians, instead passing the case…
Fintech company Revolut is hiring for key banking roles in Israel, indicating plans to launch a bank. The company is in discussions with the Bank of Israel for a banking license a…
U.S. President Donald Trump believes Iran is responsible for the Fly Dubai hijacking attempt, while Israeli authorities suspect the hijacker acted alone. The incident has also rev…
Russian airline Red Wings received stricter crew vetting requirements from Israeli aviation authorities following an incident involving Flydubai. The airline stated its compliance…
A Flydubai pilot, Hamam al-Hamami, is under investigation for allegedly attempting to crash his plane into Ben Gurion Airport as an act of revenge against Israel. Shin Bet agents…
Israeli Shin Bet officials are assisting the UAE in investigating an Omani co-pilot accused of attempting to crash a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami, r…
The Israeli military has released a detailed response to the film "Naza," rejecting its claims of lenient targeting of civilians during the Gaza conflict. The IDF argues the film…
Israeli authorities have revoked the licenses of 12 insurance agents from the "Finbert" agency in connection with the "Slice" fraud case, where over 280 million shekels of client…
Britain has warned Israel it may expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel closes the British consulate in East Jerusalem, a move set to occur this Thursday. The potential expulsion is…
Israel's Minister of Heritage, Amichai Eliyahu, is urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to extend Israeli sovereignty and law to the Solomon's Pools site. The demand comes aft…
The Israeli Ministry of Transportation retracted its earlier defense of an official holding a second job, now stating he lacked the necessary permit and must stop working immediat…
Coca-Cola Israel has launched a new "Ba-Ktana" 12-pack of 150ml cans, aiming to counter parallel imports. The pricing strategy for the smaller cans is being compared to existing p…
Five police officers were arrested in Eilat on suspicion of assaulting a civilian who had been reported for harassment. Some of the officers were involved in combat on October 7th.
Avigdor Liberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, proposed that Jordan take over public order and daily life for Palestinians in West Bank Areas A and B, while Israel maintains secur…
US government bond yields have surged to nearly 5.25%, a level not seen in two decades, driven by inflation fears, high debt, and reduced foreign holdings. While global yields are…
Israel's Shin Bet security agency is participating in the investigation of an Omani co-pilot suspected of attempting to hijack a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv. The probe highlights…
Israeli forces arrested a Palestinian man for dumping sewage into West Bank streams and filming himself bragging about it. The arrest was part of a wider security operation that a…
A medical student restrained a hijacker on a Flydubai flight, exposing security failures in Israel's Ministry of Transport and intelligence sharing. Investigations are ongoing int…
A lawyer, Tamir Dortal, is expressing regret for not reporting a Bar-Ilan University lecturer who proposed a plan to incite fear and emigration among Arabs. The lecturer has since…
Prominent the Rabbi criticized a journalist's reported anti-Haredi comments as "primitive" and unbecoming of a "civilized person" during a discussion with MKs.
Following an attempted plane crash, Israel's National Security Council is being tasked with investigating aviation security failures concerning foreign airlines, despite prior kno…
Israel's Ministry of Transport admitted that Avri Cohen, head of its Security, Cyber and Emergency Situations Directorate, worked for Israeli airlines abroad without required perm…
New video from Jerusalem's Mea Shearim shows police deploying a stun grenade near civilians during riots, raising concerns about adherence to updated regulations. The police claim…
Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of Hamas founder, described the current conflict as a civilizational war against barbarism on the "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt" podcast. He insisted on…
President Isaac Herzog told Fox News that Israel is protecting the West and the free world, warning against Iran's nuclear ambitions and citing a recent attempted attack on a Flyd…
Dvir Rubinstein, head of aviation security regulation for flights to Israel, is accused of a conflict of interest for providing paid training to foreign airlines through his priva…
Shin Bet Chief Zini stated he opposes administrative detention but will recommend its reinstatement if civilian and settlement leaders do not address certain phenomena, indicating…
Israel's Ministry of Finance is proposing a "Netflix tax" to impose an 18% VAT on digital services purchased by individuals from foreign companies. This move aims to equalize tax…
Israeli farmers and security officials met to plan for the upcoming olive harvest season, focusing on preventing foreign activists from entering Judea and Samaria to disrupt the h…
Israel's Supreme Court ruled that travel agencies cannot charge fees for processing refunds for canceled flights. The court stated that the Aviation Services Law requires full ref…
Industry sources are warning of security gaps on ships docking in Israeli ports, potentially allowing threats like drones to enter the country. The Navy and intelligence agencies…
Channel 13's new owner, Assaf Rappaport, reportedly met with commentator Amit Segal to recruit him, though Segal is expected to stay at Channel 12. Meanwhile, Itay Dunkner was app…
Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system faces a taxation hurdle in Israel, delaying its full rollout despite Ministry of Transportation approval for testing. The Tax Authority's st…
Oded Shapirer, the first Director General of the Israel Securities Authority, is stepping down after 25 years, with Sarah Kendler, who has also spent most of her career at the ISA…
A FlyDubai flight incident has exposed Israel's failure to address long-standing aviation security weaknesses, despite warnings from the State Comptroller over two years prior. Th…
Israel's Supreme Court will hear a petition regarding stipends for Haredi men in civil service roles, rejecting a bid to dismiss the case. The court will examine the disparity in…
The Lebanese government is deploying mobile homes to southern villages, aiming to provide reconstruction aid and gain influence among the Shiite population, challenging Hezbollah'…
A judicial order has halted the eviction of the Mahmoud Arar family in Tamra, Israel, allowing them to sue the Israel Land Authority. The ruling, based on the argument of an expir…
