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Unknown Gunmen Fire at Home of Arara Local Council Chief

Unknown assailants shot at the home of Arara local council head Dr. Nazar Abu Aql. No injuries were reported, but property was damaged, and police have opened an investigation.

Rabbi Dov Lando Criticizes Ultra-Orthodox Road Protests

Rabbi Dov Lando publicly rebuked ultra-Orthodox protests held yesterday on roads across Israel. He said such actions are not the community’s path and often cause desecration of Go…

Yinon Magal accuses media of double standard after suspect in gun incident gets house arrest

Yinon Magal criticized Israeli media after a suspect who allegedly drew a gun on ultra-Orthodox protesters was released to house arrest. He said the response would have been far s…

Nationalist group urges faster rollout of Gaza emigration plan

Nationalist Hope welcomed Israel’s reported decision to have the Mossad, under Roman Gofman, lead implementation of a Gaza emigration plan. The group called for an urgent follow-u…

Yotam Zimri Slams Israeli Polls and Mocks Bennett’s ‘Together’ Slogan

Yotam Zimri criticized Israeli political polls on Channel 14, saying they try to shape reality rather than reflect it. He also mocked the way Naftali Bennett is presented in some…

Reports: IDF Demolishes Homes in South Lebanon Village and Shells Nearby Towns

Lebanese reports say the IDF began demolishing homes in Talousa, in southern Lebanon. They also reported artillery fire on Beit Ya'oun, Baraachit, and Kounine, with no casualty fi…

Tiberias rabbi speaks for the first time since being hospitalized

Rabbi Chizkiyahu Dov HaKohen Kook of Tiberias spoke a few words for the first time since being hospitalized about six weeks ago for severe pneumonia. After transfer to a rehabilit…

Bank of America Sees the Dollar Rebounding Against the Shekel

Bank of America says the dollar could gain about 5% against the shekel after opening long positions on the pair. The bank cites U.S. interest-rate policy and broader market volati…

'Generals’ Revolt' Finale Argues a Coup Can Happen Without Tanks

The final episode of "Generals’ Revolt" argues that a military coup can occur without tanks, through the gradual weakening of elected civilian authority. It ties the 2023 protest…

Aperipha Takes Second in Jerusalem Grand Slam 200m as Israel Hosts Major Meet

Jerusalem hosted the Grand Slam athletics meet at Givat Ram Stadium with about 1,800 spectators and 71 athletes from 29 countries. Israeli athletes earned several podium finishes…

Greek club Panionios in advanced talks to sign Goni Naor

Goni Naor is in advanced talks with Panionios of Greece's second division. The Maccabi Haifa midfielder spent last season on loan at Larissa and could remain in Greece for another…

Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide

Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…

Israel and Lebanon Near Limited South Lebanon Withdrawal Pilot

Israel and Lebanon are close to a U.S.-mediated pilot deal for a limited Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Army would replace IDF forces, while the United Sta…

Ministers threaten libel suit against Channel 12 over funeral report

Nir Barkat and several other Israeli ministers sent Channel 12 a libel warning over a report about the funeral of IDF officer Dor Gdalia Ben Simhon. They say the family requested…

Balfour residence overhaul pushed to 2027, forcing next prime minister to live elsewhere

Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the Balfour residence renovation in Jerusalem will not be completed until 2027. The next elected prime minister will therefore have to live e…

Netanyahu Weighs Reserving Spot for Journalist Netael Shem Tov as Bereaved Father Enters Likud Race

Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly considering reserving a Likud slot for journalist Netael Shem Tov, while also weighing other prominent reserve candidates. Separately, Eli Shteyui…

Zvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri tapped to lead entertainment and original productions at new Channel 16

Channel 16 has named Zvika Hadar and Maor Zaguri to senior entertainment and original-content roles ahead of its launch. The new channel is set to begin broadcasting on 28 June 20…

Ofer Yannay Gifts Hapoel Players Luxury Watches Worth €50,000 Each

Ofer Yannay gave Hapoel Tel Aviv players Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watches worth at least €50,000 each at the team’s end-of-season dinner. He also said the coaching staff will get…

Israeli traveler freed after alleged medical supply smuggling arrest in Turkish Cyprus

Polls Show Bennett Slumps to Single Digits as Likud Leads

Two new polls show Likud leading and Naftali Bennett falling sharply, including a Channel 14 survey that gives his party 9 seats. Gadi Eisenkot remains competitive in both seat co…

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Rejects Wartime Pessimism, Urges Israelis to Ignore the Media

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu denounced what he called false, defeatist war coverage and urged Israelis to ignore media noise. Speaking Thursday in his weekly lesson, he said Jewish law fo…

Revolut nears Israeli banking license that could shake up the market

Revolut is close to getting a Bank of Israel “narrow bank” license that would let it add deposits and loans in Israel. The move could intensify competition against major banks, af…

Man Seriously Wounded in Jisr al-Zarqa Shooting Incident

Israel Police are investigating a shooting in Jisr al-Zarqa that left one man seriously wounded. Officers are at the scene collecting evidence, and the incident is believed to be…

Yaki Adamker warns anti-Haredi violence could spread beyond the community

Channel 14 panelist Yaki Adamker warned that violence against Haredim could spread to other Israelis. His comments followed the release to house arrest of a suspect accused of pul…

Yotam Zimri Says Iran’s Warning Is “Essentially Right,” Citing Past Israeli Withdrawals

On Channel 14’s "The Patriots," Yotam Zimri responded to an Iranian threat over southern Lebanon by saying the Iranians are “essentially” right. He cited past Israeli withdrawals…

Natanel Isaac Says Disengagement Could Have Been Stopped by a Stronger Protest Movement

Natanel Isaac says a more united protest by the national-religious camp could have prevented Israel's 2005 disengagement from Gaza. In a new interview, he criticizes road blockage…

Vishnitz Rebbe Leads Dedication of New London Yeshiva Building and Torah Scroll Procession

The Vishnitz Rebbe led a large dedication ceremony in London for the new Yeshivas Yeshuos Moshe building, alongside the הכנסת ספר תורה of a scroll donated by Rabbi Yisrael Shalom…

Israel Braces for Gaza Protests That Could Escalate

Israel is bracing for large anti-Hamas protests expected Friday across Gaza under the banner "The June 26 Revolution." Security officials fear the demonstrations could spill into…

Hapoel Tel Aviv to host EuroLeague games in Sofia if needed

Hapoel Tel Aviv said its 2026/27 EuroLeague home games will be played at Arena 8888 in Sofia if Israel is unavailable. The club still wants to host in Tel Aviv and said its player…

IDF Kills Hezbollah Fighters After They Emerged From Cover in Southern Lebanon

On Thursday, IDF troops in southern Lebanon identified and killed Hezbollah operatives in two separate incidents. The army said five fighters were spotted in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah a…

First plea deal reached in alleged pedophile parents case, prosecutors to seek a double-digit prison term

A central Israel father, one of the main suspects in the alleged pedophile parents case, has reached the first plea deal in the investigation. Prosecutors are expected to seek a d…

IDF Kills Six Hezbollah Operatives in Southern Lebanon

The IDF said it killed six Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon today. The operatives were spotted in two separate incidents, in Zoutar al-Sharqiya and on the Ali Taher ridge…

72-Year-Old Man Suspected of Sex Offenses Against Autistic Teen in Central Israel

Police arrested a 72-year-old man from central Israel on suspicion of sexual offenses against a 17-year-old autistic teen. A Tel Aviv court extended his detention by one day, orde…

Hundreds Bid Farewell to Druze Reservist Bassel Suweid, Killed in Southern Lebanon

Bassel Suweid, a 32-year-old Druze reserve master sergeant from Pekiin, was killed when an army fuel truck overturned near Misgav Am in southern Lebanon. Hundreds attended his fun…

Two Israelis Arrested in Poland With 100 Kg of Khat in Luggage

Two Israeli women were arrested in Krakow after arriving from Tel Aviv with 100 kilograms of khat in four suitcases. Polish authorities charged them with drug smuggling and said t…

Israeli TV Teases Rare Look at New Gaza Defense Line and Hezbollah Messaging

Now 14 is previewing a Saturday night broadcast with exclusive reporting on Israel’s new defense line along the Philadelphi Corridor near Rafah. The program will also examine why…

Netanyahu Pushes New Haredi Deal, Including Arrest Immunity for Draft Evaders

Netanyahu is trying to secure ultra-Orthodox support through a revised Basic Law on Torah study and temporary arrest immunity for draft evaders. The effort faces sharp legal oppos…

Iranian Opposition Figure Claims Mojtaba Khamenei Is Already Dead

An Iranian opposition activist says Mojtaba Khamenei was killed by Israeli strikes on February 28 and that the regime is hiding it. He claims Iran briefly used a leadership counci…

Exclusive records show Nova Festival files deleted from police systems

Screenshots obtained by Kan News show that many Nova festival licensing files were deleted from Israeli police computer systems, mainly in January 2024. The deleted material inclu…

Palestinian Informant Who Helped Save Israelis Tells His Story for the First Time

Hamudi, a Palestinian from Dahariya in southern Mount Hebron, says he helped Israeli security services, escaped Palestinian Authority custody in 2016 by jumping from a third-floor…

Capital Gold buys Jerusalem site for NIS 123 million for flagship project

Capital Gold has bought the Mifgash HaEsh complex at 23 Jeremiah Street in Jerusalem for NIS 123 million. The company plans an upscale mixed-use project there, with housing and re…

Signs Mount of a Potential Jordan Border Crisis as Security Warnings Grow

An Israeli Navy interception near Eilat has heightened concern that Jordan's border could face a new security threat. The report says relations with Amman are at a historic low, w…

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Bnei Brak Man

Israeli police are seeking public help to locate 25-year-old Israel Mordechai Stern of Bnei Brak, who left home Tuesday morning and has been missing since. Police described his ap…

Rabbi David Yosef Clarifies Remarks After Two Days

Rabbi David Yosef’s office said Thursday that his comments about women immersing without a balanit were taken out of context. It said his criticism was aimed at a small group chal…

How Click Parquet Makes Home Renovation Faster and More Precise

Click Parquet says it is simplifying parquet selection and installation in Israel by combining personal consultation, broad style options and professional fitting. The article arg…

Dollar Nears NIS 3 as Investors Weigh Impact on Savings

The dollar is recovering and nearing NIS 3, a level that could affect savings and investment returns. The report also highlights the best-performing advanced study fund track.

Kobi Refua Says He Is Fully Committed to Bnei Eilat After Viral Ben Yehuda Clash

Kobi Refua, newly named sporting director of Bnei Eilat, said he is committed to building the club into a promotion contender in its first season. He also addressed the viral half…

Israel Aims to Build Offensive Military Capabilities in Space

Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel is pursuing offensive military capabilities in space, beyond its current satellite use. He said the goal is to strengthen deterrence and g…