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Israel Marks 3 Years Since Oct. 7 Attacks with Vigils in US

Israeli diplomatic missions in New York and Washington held ceremonies commemorating three years since the October 7th attacks. Consul General Ofir Akunis invited New York's mayor…

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Poised for New Legal Role

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs is expected to resign from his post. He has been offered a new role representing the government in the High Court of Justice, with a potential fut…

Tel Aviv's Kikar Hamedina Sees Price Drops Amidst Urban Renewal

Tel Aviv's prestigious Kikar Hamedina area is seeing a decline in apartment prices due to extensive urban renewal and increased housing supply. While premium properties maintain h…

Ex-Arsenal Star Djourou: No Generalization, Will Respect Israel

Swiss women's national football team director Johan Djourou confirmed that a potential boycott of their World Cup playoff against Israel is still being discussed, while also stati…

Netanyahu Debates Surplus Vote Deal with Ex-General Winter Ahead of Crucial Deadline

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering a surplus vote agreement with Ofer Winter's "Am Israel" party before a crucial deadline next week. Polls indicate Winter may not p…

Second Terrorist Captured After Attempted Stabbing Attack in Benjamin

Israeli security forces captured two terrorists involved in an attempted stabbing attack in the Benjamin region. One suspect was apprehended after a chase, and another was arreste…

Two 2026 Nobel Medicine Laureates Previously Honored With Technion's Harvey Prize

Two of the three 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine winners, Karl Deisseroth and Peter Hegemann, had previously received Technion's Harvey Prize in 2016 for their foundational work in o…

Libyan General's Son Attended Secret Summit with Netanyahu

Saddam Haftar, son of eastern Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar, attended a secret summit in Abu Dhabi where he was in the same room as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Th…

Shin Bet Chief Calls for Rapid Change and Innovation

Shin Bet Chief David Zini called for rapid change and innovation within the security agency during a remembrance ceremony for the October 7th events, stressing the need to adapt t…

Israeli Supreme Court Rules Travel Agents Cannot Charge Fees for Flight Refunds

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…

Maccabi Haifa Fans Urge Boycott of Jerusalem Match Over Alleged Police Violence

Maccabi Haifa's fan organization, the "Green Monkeys," is urging supporters to boycott an upcoming match against Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium. The call follows alleged police…

IDF Command Forum Marks Third Anniversary of October 7th at Ze'ekim Base

The IDF General Staff Forum visited the Ze'ekim training base for a memorial ceremony marking the third anniversary of the October 7th attack. The base successfully repelled a ter…

Israel Securities Authority Appoints New Director General from Within

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…

Israeli Consul Thanks Indian Counterpart for Saving 180 Lives on Flight to Tel Aviv

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, met with India's Consul General, Bina Srikanta, to thank India's Prime Minister and a flight captain for saving 180 lives on a fl…

Israel's Supreme Court to Hear Case on Haredi Draft Service Stipends

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…

Britain Threatens to Expel Israeli Diplomats Over Jerusalem Consulate Closure

Britain has threatened to expel 27 Israeli diplomats from its London embassy if Israel proceeds with closing the British Consulate General in East Jerusalem. This action is a resp…

Israel's Electric Vehicle Market Faces Uncertainty Over Tax Changes

Israel's electric vehicle market is facing potential supply disruptions due to uncertainty over upcoming purchase tax rates, exacerbated by the upcoming general election. Buyers m…

Ex-PM Official Explains Why Netanyahu Wasn't Woken on Oct. 7

Former Prime Minister's Office Director-General Eli Groner stated that the prevailing belief Hamas did not want war led to a lack of preparedness on October 7th. He argued that Ne…

IDF Defense Line Collapsed in Under 90 Minutes on Oct. 7, Says Retired General

Retired Brigadier General Guy Chazut stated that the IDF's defense line collapsed on October 7 within 90 minutes due to systemic failures at strategic, systemic, and tactical leve…

Former AG Mandelblit's Testimony Could Be Decisive in Netanyahu Trial

Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's upcoming testimony is seen as a critical juncture in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's trial, potentially determining the case's out…

Sara Kendler Appointed Director General of Israel

Israel Police Honors 72 Officers Fallen Since October 7th Attack

The Israel Police is marking three years since the October 7th attack by honoring 72 officers killed in the conflict. The Inspector General highlighted their bravery in fighting t…

Ex-General Claims Egyptian Intelligence Collaborated With Hamas

A retired Israeli general claims an internal document shows Egyptian intelligence directly collaborated with Hamas, not just mediated, and that Israel's security agencies erred in…

Former Director General Criticizes Political Appointments Amidst Ayalon Highways Chairman's Probe

Former Government Companies Authority Director General Uri Yogev criticized political appointments following the investigation and dismissal of Ayalon Highways Chairman Idan David…

Security Scandal Erupts After Flydubai Flight Incident

Israel's aviation security is under scrutiny after a Flydubai flight's co-pilot, previously flagged for extremism, was allowed to fly despite UAE authorities providing passenger a…

Two Arrested in NYC Sewers Searching for Gold Near Netanyahu's Hotel

Two men were arrested in New York City for allegedly entering the sewer system to search for gold and valuables. One incident occurred near the hotel where Prime Minister Benjamin…

Coca-Cola Israel Launches New Mini Cans Amid Parallel Import Competition

Coca-Cola Israel has launched a new 12-pack of 150 ml mini cans, "Coke Ba'קטנה," in response to parallel imports. While offering less volume than standard cans, the mini cans are…

Israel Military Eliminates Hamas Nukhba Unit Commander

The Israeli military and Shin Bet eliminated Ibrahim Mustafa Suleiman Abu Oweimer, a Hamas Nukhba unit commander, in central Gaza over the weekend. He was accused of participating…

Key Executive Departs Infrastructure Fund for Political Run

Liran Avishar Ben Horin is leaving her role at Keystone Infrastructure Fund to run for the Knesset on the "Achva" list. She previously served as Director General of the Ministry o…

Remitly Appoints Maya Roizman as General Manager for Israel Operations

Fintech firm Remitly has appointed Maya Roizman as its new General Manager for Israel, succeeding Guy Kashtan. Roizman will focus on expanding the company's operations and strateg…

Spain's Prime Minister Calls Snap Election Amid Housing Crisis

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for early general elections, attempting to harness public anger over a housing crisis. His government has faced significant challen…

Singer Yuval Raphael Performs at State Memorial Ceremony for October 7th

Singer Yuval Raphael performed at a special state memorial ceremony for the October 7th events at the Zikim base, attended by IDF leadership. She will also participate in further…

UK Airports to Implement Facial Recognition for Border Control

The UK is rolling out a "contactless border" system at airports, enabling British citizens to use facial recognition instead of passports at e-gates. Initially tested successfully…

Far-Right Party Led by Ex-General Winter Falls Below Knesset Threshold in Poll

A recent poll shows Ofer Winter's new far-right party, Amcha Yisrael, failing to cross the Knesset's electoral threshold for the first time since his entry into the race. The surv…

Ex-General Warns of Economic Collapse if Israel Joins Renewed War on Iran

A former Israeli Major General warns that a renewed war on Iran, potentially involving Israel, could devastate the Israeli economy due to massive debt increases and crippling inte…

Brazil Presidential Election Heads to Runoff Between Bolsonaro and Lula

Brazil's presidential election will go to a second round between Jair Bolsonaro and incumbent President Lula da Silva after neither candidate reached the 50% threshold. Bolsonaro…

Ex-Transportation Ministry Chief Slams Minister Regev Over Flight Security Failures

Former Transportation Ministry Director-General Keren Turner sharply criticized current Minister Miri Regev over flight security and road safety failures. Turner accused the gover…

Channel 14 Commentator Fiercely Attacks Retired General Over Hostage Remarks

Israeli commentator Noam Amir harshly criticized retired Major General Nitzan Alon on live television for suggesting that more hostages could have been rescued earlier. Amir accus…

US Warns Tourists in Colombia of Drone Attacks by Terror Groups

The U.S. Embassy in Colombia has issued a severe travel warning for the Norte de Santander region due to escalating violence and the use of explosive-laden drones by terrorist gro…

Tel Aviv Defense Index Plummets 40% From Peak Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's defense index has dropped 40% from its March 2026 peak and is down 17.5% this year, while the general TASE index has risen. Analysts suggest this is…

Israeli Supreme Court Overturns Order for Retailer to Pay Class Action Fund

Israel's Supreme Court canceled a 120,000 shekel payment order for Freshmarket to a class action fund, ruling the lawsuit provided no public benefit. Separate class action approva…

IDF Soldier Shoots, Kills Suspect Attempting to Breach Syrian Border Post

An individual was killed by IDF soldiers after attempting to infiltrate an Israeli military post in southern Syria. The IDF stated it will continue operations to counter threats i…

WZO Official Tears Up Green Party Resolution Calling Zionism Racism

A World Zionist Organization official tore up a Green Party resolution labeling Zionism as racism outside the UK Parliament. The official, Matan Bar Noy, compared his action to a…

IDF to Present West Bank 'Turned Barrels' Plan to Cabinet

The IDF will present its "Pakmaz" plan for a "turned barrels" scenario in the West Bank to the cabinet. Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered a general closure of the West Bank…

UN General Assembly Speeches Spark Debate on Double Standards for Israel

Speeches at the UN General Assembly, including remarks by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and several world leaders, have prompted debate over whether Israel is judged by a…

TV Host Slams State Service Commissioner Over AG's Extended Tenure

Channel 14 host Yinon Magal fiercely criticized the Civil Service Commissioner for allowing Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to continue her term past retirement age. Magal hig…

Poll Shows Opposition Bloc Edging Netanyahu's Camp by One Seat

A new Israeli poll shows the opposition bloc narrowly leading Benjamin Netanyahu's camp by one seat. Gadi Eisenkot is favored over Netanyahu for prime minister, and the poll also…

Israel's Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Disqualify Far-Right Party

Israel's Supreme Court rejected a petition to disqualify the Otzma Yehudit party and its leaders, including Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from elections. The court found the petitione…