Galei Tzahal
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Galei Tzahal, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
PM Netanyahu and Father of Fallen Soldier Reflect on Loss and Legacy Through Yoni Netanyahu’s Letters
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Avi Harosh, father of fallen soldier Reef Harosh, to discuss loss and legacy inspired by Yoni Netanyahu’s letters found with Reef’s belo…
Tel Aviv Man Arrested for Sophisticated Food Delivery Payment Scams
A Tel Aviv man was arrested for a series of sophisticated scams involving impersonating food delivery customers and businesses to steal credit card details, resulting in thousands…
Likud Launches Sharp Attack on New Right-Wing Party Led by Edelstein and Ardan
Yuli Edelstein and Gilad Ardan's new right-wing party faces a sharp Likud attack after Edelstein hinted at supporting Benny Gantz for prime minister. Likud accuses them of betrayi…
US Takes Control of Concrete Plants Sealing Gaza Tunnels Along Israel Border
Concrete plants near Gaza, initially operated by Israel to seal tunnels, are now under US control and funding, signaling increased American involvement in Gaza affairs and raising…
Rabbinical Courts Face Forced Shutdown Sunday Over Frozen Government Funds
Israel's rabbinical courts are set to shut down Sunday after the Supreme Court blocked 18 million shekels in government payments, risking a repeat of Microsoft system shutdowns du…
Young Man from Modiin Illit Arrested for Threatening Bnei Brak Police Commander
Moshe Cohen from Modiin Illit was arrested for threatening to kill the Bnei Brak police commander, with the court confirming the threats were serious and extending his detention.
IDF Prepares to Deploy Polling Stations Inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for Upcoming Elections
The IDF is preparing to deploy polling stations inside Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza for soldiers to vote in upcoming elections, while enforcing strict political neutrality measures. C…
IDF Restricts Gaza Strikes by Requiring Chief of Staff Approval for Targeted Killings
The IDF has reduced its Gaza strikes by requiring Chief of Staff approval for all targeted killings, limiting operational scope and resulting in fewer attacks over recent days.
Israeli Influencer Lehiya Griner Hospitalized Amid Stroke or Heart Attack Scare
Israeli influencer Lehiya Griner was hospitalized Tuesday after experiencing breathing difficulties and fear of a stroke or heart attack, sharing her ordeal on Instagram. She bega…
Ziv Burns Reinstated to IDF Reserve Unit After Defense Minister Katz's Intervention
Ziv Burns, a right-wing activist, was reinstated to his IDF reserve unit after Defense Minister Israel Katz intervened to reverse a decision to end his service over political stat…
Central Elections Committee Warns Against Undermining Public Trust to Incite Anarchy
Israel's Central Elections Committee deputy CEO warned that attempts to falsely portray elections as flawed threaten public trust and democracy, aiming to incite anarchy and divis…
Breslov Hasidim Protest New Exit Ban Enforcement at Ben Gurion Airport Terminal 3
Hundreds of Breslov Hasidim protested at Ben Gurion Airport against a new immigration rule blocking exit bans at check-in, disrupting traffic until police intervened. The change a…
Israeli Population Authority Blocks Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers From Flying Abroad Early
Israel's Population and Immigration Authority now blocks ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from flying abroad by enforcing exit bans at airline check-in, preventing thousands from trav…
IDF Issues New Guidelines Restricting Entry to West Bank Areas After Attack Near Kfar Tal
The IDF's Central Command has issued new guidelines restricting unauthorized entry into West Bank Areas A and B following a deadly attack near Kfar Tal. The directive warns that e…
Free Press in Israel Faces Escalating Threats Amid Political Incitement and Violence
Israel's free press faces escalating threats including physical attacks, political incitement, and legislative pressures under Prime Minister Netanyahu's campaign against independ…
Entrance Door to Channel 12 News Building Vandalized Again in Tel Aviv
The entrance door to Channel 12 News in Tel Aviv was vandalized again, marking the second such attack this month amid rising threats against media outlets. Police are investigatin…
Eight New Settlements Established in West Bank Since Friday Attack, IDF Weighs Response
Following a deadly attack in the West Bank on Friday, eight new Israeli outposts have been established in the Samaria region, including two in the last day. The IDF has yet to dec…
IDF Admits Prior Knowledge of Settlers' Tour Before Deadly Attack in West Bank
The IDF admitted it knew in advance about settlers' planned tour near the West Bank village of Tel but failed to secure them, leading to a deadly attack killing two Israelis.
Ehud Banai Condemns Netanyahu AI Campaign, Warns Against Believing It
Israeli musician Ehud Banai condemned AI-generated election videos from Netanyahu and Religious Zionism, warning of rising hatred and distrust ahead of the elections. He criticize…
Yoav Kutner Clarifies Misrepresented Comments in Israeli Hip-Hop Documentary
Yoav Kutner criticized the editing of his remarks in the Israeli hip-hop documentary "Black Gold," clarifying that his comments were taken out of context and did not disparage the…
Israel Awaits US Decision on Scope of Potential Iran Strike Amid Diplomatic Stalemate
Israel is closely watching US deliberations on a possible strike against Iran after Tehran rejected a ceasefire proposal, with President Trump yet to decide on the attack's scope…
Bnei Brak Spy Seeks Supreme Court Order to Allow Newspaper Reading and Family Visits
Binyamin Weiss, accused in the Bnei Brak espionage case, petitioned Israel's Supreme Court to allow newspaper reading and family visits after nearly two years of restrictions. He…
TGI Survey Shows Sharp Rise in Ultra-Orthodox Radio Listenership, Decline in Print Newspaper Exposure
The TGI survey reveals a notable increase in listenership of ultra-Orthodox radio stations in Israel, led by Radio Kol Chai Music, while overall weekday radio listenership slightl…
103fm and Echo 99fm Lead Regional Radio Ratings with Strong Listener Growth
The 103 Group's radio stations, including 103fm and Echo 99fm, lead Israel's regional radio ratings with significant listener growth in early 2026, while Galei Tzahal and Galgalat…
Roni Duani Returns to Music at 40 with New Sound and Single
Israeli pop icon Roni Duani returns to music at 40 with a fresh sound and new English single "Anytime," reflecting on her past career and influence on younger artists.
Yaniv Megal Criticizes Media Coverage After Gilad Farm Fire in Heated Exchange with Amichai Etali
On Channel 14's The Patriots, Yaniv Megal criticized Israeli media for underreporting a fire at Gilad Farm, sparking a heated debate with Amichai Etali who accused panelists of en…
IDF Denies Budget Freeze on Lebanon Border Fortifications Amid Arab Media Claims
Israel's military radio reported a budget freeze halting fortifications on the Lebanon border, which the Ministry of Defense and IDF denied. Arab media seized on the report to hig…
Israel Tax Authority Chief Meets Bnei Brak Mayor Over Violence Against Staff Halting War Damage Claims
The Israel Tax Authority has halted processing war-related property damage claims in Bnei Brak after violent attacks on its employees. Director Shay Aharonovitch will meet Mayor H…
Likud MK Dan Illouz Calls for Netanyahu to Step Down After October 7 Events
Likud MK Dan Illouz urges a leadership change after the October 7 attacks but stays in the coalition to influence key policies like the conscription law.
MK Hili Tropper Rules Out Coalition with Mansour Abbas, Citing Non-Zionist Stance
MK Hili Tropper stated that Israel requires a Zionist government and ruled out joining a coalition with Mansour Abbas's Ra'am party, citing ideological differences.
IDF Leaves 11 Lebanon Border Outposts Vulnerable to Explosive Drones Due to Budget Cuts
Due to budget shortages, the IDF has halted protective upgrades at 11 Lebanon border outposts, leaving them vulnerable to Hezbollah drone attacks. Despite ongoing threats and rece…
Yaron Ilan Launches Weekly Live Music Show on Channel 14
Yaron Ilan, a veteran Israeli broadcaster known for Mizrahi music, has joined Channel 14 to host a new weekly live show "Friday Live," starting from Rehovot Market. After two deca…
Israeli Knesset Approves Radio Reform Extending Regional Licenses Until 2033 Without Fees
The Israeli Knesset approved a radio reform law extending regional commercial radio licenses until 2033 without fees and transitioning to nationwide licenses thereafter. The law p…
Israeli Supreme Court Freezes New Laws Amid Multiple Legal Challenges
Israel's Supreme Court swiftly froze a new law exempting ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers from arrest and is reviewing multiple other recent laws amid petitions challenging their lega…
Hundreds of Haredi Journalists Gather in Jerusalem to Launch Professional Council
Around 100 Haredi journalists gathered at Jerusalem’s Museum of Tolerance to launch the Haredi Journalists Council, a new professional body providing legal and professional suppor…
Itamar Fleishman Criticizes IDF Radio Veterans Over Mutual Responsibility Debate
Itamar Fleishman condemned former Galei Tzahal soldiers for criticizing mutual responsibility after a law on yeshiva students' detention passed, urging them to serve in the IDF to…
Itamar Fleishman Strongly Criticizes Israeli Media as 'Lost Sheep' on Channel 14
Itamar Fleishman criticized Israel's mainstream media on Channel 14, calling them a "group of lost sheep" disconnected from the public. His remarks came amid debates over legislat…
IDF Reservists Face Mold, Flooding, and Kitchen Closure at Lebanon Border Outpost
More than 100 IDF reservists at the Tsiporen outpost on the Lebanon border face severe living condition problems including mold, flooding, and a closed kitchen due to rotting meat…
Netanyahu Trial Judges Reveal Closed-Door Testimony From Nir Hefetz's Associate
Judges in Benjamin Netanyahu's trial revealed that a close associate of Nir Hefetz testified in a closed session about investigative procedures, with the court maintaining a gag o…
IDF Chief of Staff Urged to Publicly Address Military Manpower Crisis
Military correspondent Doron Kadosh urges IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to publicly address the serious manpower crisis in the Israel Defense Forces, highlighting the lack of suff…
Knesset Committee Approves Controversial Radio Reform Despite Professional Opposition
The Knesset's Economic Affairs Committee approved a controversial radio reform led by Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi, shifting Israel's radio from regional licenses to natio…
Ram Liran Appointed Deputy Editor and Head of Supplements at Calcalist
Ram Liran has been named deputy editor and head of supplements at Calcalist, bringing over 20 years of journalistic experience. He will start in early August and oversee the weekl…
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Denies Support for Political Shift Amid Controversial Comments
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef made controversial remarks about political figures including Netanyahu and Eizenkot, sparking reports of a possible political realignment. He later denied supp…
Shas Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Signals Possible Support for Gadi Eizenkot, Calls Netanyahu a Liar
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef of Shas indicated possible support for Gadi Eizenkot as prime minister, criticizing Netanyahu as untrustworthy. He hopes United Torah Judaism will join this mo…
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef Endorses Gadi Eizenkot Over Netanyahu for Prime Minister
Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly endorses Gadi Eizenkot as Israel’s next Prime Minister, sharply criticizing Benjamin Netanyahu as untrustworthy. Yosef praises Eizenkot’s charac…
Eliav Batito Considers Entering Israeli Politics After Rabbi’s Encouragement
Eliav Batito, founder of the Civil Advocacy Headquarters, is considering a political career after Rabbi David Abuhatzeira encouraged him to run. Batito, active in public advocacy…
Hitman 7 Compilation Revolutionizes Israeli Pop Music Consumption 30 Years Ago
Hitman 7, released on July 9, 1996, revolutionized Israeli pop music consumption with its blend of major hits and quality tracks, selling over 200,000 copies officially and likely…
Masked Attacker Smashes Haaretz Office Door in Apparent Coordinated Assault on Israeli Media
A masked attacker smashed the glass door of Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv, mirroring a recent similar assault on Channel 12 news studios. Both incidents are suspected to be part o…
