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IDF Armored Brigade Commander Fears Repeat of October 7th

Colonel Shaul Israeli, commander of the 7th Armored Brigade, fears a repeat of the October 7th attack, stating that commanders must learn from past failures. He highlighted the im…

Security2h ago

Israeli Broadcaster Apologizes for Racist Remark Against Arabs

Israeli broadcaster Kan 11 apologized and removed a segment featuring a participant calling for the "elimination of Arabs" after MK Ahmed Tibi protested. The broadcaster acknowled…

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Bedouin Tracker's Heroic Stand on October 7th Highlighted

A documentary "His Footprints Remain" highlights the bravery of Ibrahim Haruba, a Bedouin tracker who defended female observers at Nahal Oz for six hours on October 7th. Despite h…

Politics2h ago

Israeli Leaders Mark Oct. 7 Anniversary With Calls to Dismantle PA, Criticize Government

On the third anniversary of the October 7 Massacre, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for the dismantling of the Palestinian Authority. Former IDF chief Gadi Eisen…

Culture2h ago·2 outlets

The Kitchen Wins VIP Season Premiere Dominates Ratings Over The Patriots

The new VIP season of "The Kitchen Wins" on Keshet 12 premiered Tuesday, topping the ratings with 16.5% viewership and 413,000 viewers. "The Patriots" on Channel 14 followed with…

Security3h ago

64 Deserters Evaded Border Control at Ben Airport Using 'Hitchhiking' Method

They allegedly used a "hitchhiking" method, attaching themselves to other passengers to bypass official checks. Investigations are ongoing, and the Population and Immigration Auth…

Culture3h ago

Israeli Actor Itay Turgeman Reveals Million Shekel Debt After Career Slump

Israeli actor Itay Turgeman revealed on the TV show MKR that he accumulated a debt of one million shekels after a prolonged period without acting work. The career slump forced him…

Politics3h ago

Netanyahu and Smotrich Exclude Ben-Gvir From Election Strategy Meeting

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Religious Zionism Chairman Bezalel Smotrich are holding a pre-election strategy meeting with rabbis and religious leaders in Jerusalem, exclu…

Sports3h ago·2 outlets

Maccabi Haifa Defenders Uncertain Ahead of Hapoel Jerusalem Clash

Maccabi Haifa faces uncertainty in its central defense ahead of its match against Hapoel Jerusalem due to multiple player injuries and absences. Nigel Lonwijk and Tsunami are ques…

Culture4h ago

Channel 12 Dominates Ratings, Channel 14 Shows Strong Performance

Channel 12 led Israeli television ratings on Tuesday across news, prime time, and late night programming. Its prime time show "The Winning Kitchen" was the most-watched program wi…

Security4h ago

Israel's Global Embassies Mark October 7th With Events and Memorials

Israel's embassies and consulates globally are holding numerous events to commemorate the October 7th massacre and share Israel's story. Events include inaugurating memorials in P…

Security4h ago·2 outlets

Two Israeli Transport Ministry Officials Under Criminal Investigation Over Flydubai Security Lapse

Israeli police are criminally investigating two senior Ministry of Transport officials due to a security lapse on a Flydubai flight. Dvir Rubinstein, who oversaw foreign flight se…

World4h ago

Israeli Media Grapples With Commemoration of October 7th

Israeli media outlets are exhibiting diverse and inconsistent commemoration practices for the upcoming three-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre. Some channels have alter…

Security4h ago·2 outlets

Former Hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal Details Lingering Trauma and Sexual Violence

Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal revealed the severe psychological impact of his 738-day captivity in Gaza, including nightmares and sexual violence. Speaking on Kan 11's "Taboo,"…

Security5h ago

US-Iran Tensions Rise Amid Stalled Diplomacy and Military Threats

Amid stalled diplomatic efforts and escalating threats, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated Iran must reduce uranium enrichment, while Iran's IRGC warned the U.S. and Israel aga…

Sports5h ago

Union of Umm al-Fahm Signs Forward Rebal Dahamsheh, Releases Two Players

The Union of Umm al-Fahm football club signed forward Rebal Dahamsheh from Kafr Kanna, who previously scored a winning goal for Ironi Ramat Sharon. The club also released forward…

Security5h ago

Journalists Recount Harrowing Experiences During October 7th Hamas Attack

Senior Israeli journalists and field crews have shared their harrowing experiences from the October 7th Hamas attack, detailing their efforts to help civilians and risk their live…

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Israel Denies Entry of Airline Crews From Hostile Nations Amid Security Scrutiny

Israel's Population and Immigration Authority has denied reports of 1,200 airline crew members entering from hostile nations, stating Israeli law prohibits such entries. The denia…

Culture5h ago

Israeli TV Airs Special Programming Commemorating October 7

Israeli television channels are airing special programming on Wednesday to commemorate the victims of the October 7 attacks. A joint broadcast will feature the National Memorial C…

Culture6h ago

Singer Yagel Oshri Finds Stronger Faith After October 7th Attacks

Singer Yagel Oshri has experienced a significant strengthening of his faith following the October 7th Hamas attacks, which also led to the murder of his brother's partner. Oshri h…

Security7h ago

Former Hamas Hostage Elia Cohen Details 505 Days of Captivity and Trauma

Elia Cohen, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days after being taken from the Nova festival on October 7, has detailed his experiences in a new book. He described extreme phys…

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Former Hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal Details Psychological Trauma After Hamas Captivity

Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal revealed the severe psychological impact of his over two-year captivity by Hamas, including nightmares and trauma from sexual abuse. Abducted on Oc…

Politics8h ago

Ex-Hostage Accuses Netanyahu of Blocking Oct. 7 Inquiry for Political Gain

Former Hamas hostage Gadi Moses accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of opposing a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre for political reasons. Moses, who w…

Security12h ago

Satellite Images Show Renewed Activity at Iranian Nuclear Site Bombed by IDF

Satellite images show significant renewed activity at Iran's Minzadehei nuclear facility, reportedly bombed by the IDF in 2025. The Institute for Science and International Securit…

Security14h ago2·9 outlets

Nova Festival Security Chief Sues Ex-Shin Bet Head for $670,000

Elkanah Federman, the former security chief of the Nova festival, is suing ex-Shin Bet head Ronen Bar for NIS 2.5 million, alleging Bar withheld critical intelligence before the O…

General15h ago

Journalist Oren Nahari's Phone Receives Interview Request Two Months After His Death

Two months after the death of Israeli journalist Oren Nahari, his phone received a WhatsApp message from a magazine editor requesting an interview. Nahari's stepson shared the exc…

Politics15h ago

Father of Fallen Soldier Calls for Healing, Not Blame

Rabbi Doron Peretz, father of fallen soldier Captain Daniel Peretz, spoke at a memorial event at the Orot Yehuda Yeshiva in Efrat, which lost four alumni in the "Swords of Iron" w…

Security16h ago·2 outlets

Israel Allowed Over 1200 Pilots From Hostile Nations Entry This Year

Since the start of the year, over 1,200 airline crew members from countries without diplomatic relations with Israel, including Syria and Lebanon, have entered the country. The is…

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Israel's Ben Airport Sees 64 Draft Dodgers Evade Border Control

Investigations revealed this method allows individuals with exit bans to leave Israel easily. The Population and Immigration Authority has since increased border inspections. The…

Security17h ago

Israel Approved Omani Pilot's Entry Despite Terrorist Links

Israel approved the entry of Omani co-pilot Mamam Al-Hamami, despite knowing his nationality and potential security risks, according to Kan News. Investigators are examining the F…

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Singer Eyal Golan's Police Performance Invitation Called 'Moral Bankruptcy'

Taisia Zemolotsky, a complainant against singer Eyal Golan, called his invitation to perform for police officers "moral bankruptcy." The subsidized event for officers and retirees…

Politics19h ago

Polls Show Opposition Losing Ground as Voters Unmoved by Oct. 7 Blame Game

A new poll indicates the Israeli opposition is losing support by focusing on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's alleged failures before the October 7th attack. Most Israelis beli…

Security19h ago

No Timeline for Prosecuting Hamas Terrorists Three Years After October 7

Three years after the October 7th massacre, there is no timeline for indicting Hamas Nukhba terrorists, Kan News reported. Military prosecutors have not been assigned, and a senio…

Culture20h ago

Rapper Ron Nesher Slams Omer Adam's Marriage and Wealth

Rapper Ron Nesher heavily criticized singer Omer Adam's recent marriage and wealth in a podcast interview. Nesher called Adam's rapid engagement and marriage a PR stunt and mocked…

Security20h ago

Fallen Soldier's Mother Calls for Unity and Wake-Up Call on Anniversary

Galit Waldman, mother of fallen officer Major Ariel Ben Moshe, spoke on the anniversary of his death, calling for national unity and a "wake-up call" regarding discourse and risin…

Security22h ago

ADO Bondholders Sue Owners, CEO, Directors for 118 Million Shekels

The trustee for ADO Group bondholders is suing for 118 million shekels against the company's former controllers, CEO, and directors. The lawsuit alleges a conspiracy to strip ADO…

Sports22h ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Management Considers Mediation to Resolve Dispute

A third party has proposed mediation to resolve the internal dispute within the management of Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club, offering an alternative to arbitration. During a co…

Politics22h ago

Israeli Broadcaster Accused of Glorifying Left-Wing Extremism

A Bar-Ilan University professor is suspected of planning a large-scale attack to expel Arabs from Israel. This case is compared to a Kan 11 documentary, "The Match," which alleged…

General22h ago·2 outlets

Hostage Survivor Recounts Near-Death Experiences in Captivity

Four former hostages will share their experiences in a special "Taboo" episode on Kan 11, ahead of the October 7th anniversary. Hostage survivor Eitan Mor recounted near-death mom…

Security23h ago

IDF's Sole Body Identification Expert Shares Emotional Experience

Captain (res.) Dr. Alon Barash, an IDF expert in identifying fallen soldiers, shared his experiences in a radio interview. He has been involved in locating missing persons since 2…

Security23h ago

Qatar Confirms Ongoing US-Iran Talks Aimed at Ending Middle East War

Qatar confirmed that the U.S. and Iran are engaged in ongoing indirect talks mediated by Doha, aiming to end the Middle East war despite a prolonged stalemate. Senior Qatari offic…

Security1d ago

Supreme Court President Urges Golan to Withdraw Shin Bet Security Lawsuit

Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit advised Yair Golan to withdraw his lawsuit against the Shin Bet over personal security, stating the court would not interfere with the agency'…

Politics1d ago

Israel Subsidizes Fuel Prices Ahead of Elections

The Israeli government is providing a 300 million shekel subsidy to lower gasoline prices before elections, a move criticized as populist. This intervention comes as global energy…

Culture1d ago

Jeffrey Archer, Celebrated Author and Former MP, Dies at 86

Bestselling British author and former politician Jeffrey Archer died at 86. Known for his prolific career and novels like "Kane and Abel," Archer also served as a Member of Parlia…

Culture1d ago·2 outlets

Avinatan Or Interview Boosts "Uvda" Ratings Dramatically

Avinatan Or's first interview since his release from captivity made Channel 12's "Uvda" the most-watched program on Tuesday, achieving a 17.5% rating. Other prime-time and news pr…

World1d ago

Israeli Broadcasters Mark Three Years Since October 7th With Special Programming

Israeli media outlets are launching extensive special programming across television and radio to mark the third anniversary of the October 7th attack. The broadcasts include docum…

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Jerusalem Car Bombing Targets Crime Boss, Injures Son

A car bomb in Jerusalem critically injured crime boss Itsik Bar-Moha and moderately wounded his 13-year-old son. Bar-Moha was previously a suspect in a similar 2016 assassination…

Politics1d ago

Poll Shows Israeli Coalition Falling Short of Majority

A Channel 12 poll released on October 5, 2026, shows the Israeli ruling coalition winning only 49 seats, falling short of a majority. The Zionist opposition is projected to win 54…