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Netanyahu Invites Eisenkot to Discuss National Unity GovernmentPolitics · 6h agoSchool Principal Dies in Two-Car Crash on Highway 85Security · 9h agoArab Parties and United Torah Judaism Coordinate on Coalition DemandsPolitics · 1d agoBig stories Makan skipped
Grenade Attack Kills Woman in Northern Israel; Protection Racket SuspectedCovered by 20 newsroomsIsrael's Attorney General Ordered to Appear in Netanyahu TrialCovered by 20 newsroomsNetanyahu Urges National Unity Government, Invites Eisenkot to Unconditional TalksCovered by 18 newsroomsLatest from Makan
Politics · 6h agoNetanyahu Invites Eisenkot to Discuss National Unity GovernmentPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited Gadi Eisenkot, head of Yisrael Beiteinu, to discuss forming a national unity government, emphasizing cooperation on security and the conscription issue. Eisenkot dismissed the offer as a "media maneuver," noting that negotiations were already scheduled. Netanyahu also warned about Iran's nuclear program and the need to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich supported Netanyahu's call for unity.Security · 9h agoSchool Principal Dies in Two-Car Crash on Highway 85Dalal Mar'i Melhem, principal of Al-Rahma School in Jadeidi Makr, died Tuesday evening after a two-car crash on Highway 85. Her daughter was moderately injured in the incident. Melhem was transported to Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya where she was pronounced dead. Magen David Adom reported the accident occurred at 3:47 PM.Security · 11h ago · also in 9 newsroomsTrump Considering Avoiding New Attacks on Iran, Sources SayU.S. President Donald Trump has told advisors he might avoid new attacks on Iran unless provoked, according to Reuters sources. Saudi Arabia and Turkey have urged him against strikes, while Israel pushes for military action. Trump spoke with Saudi and Turkish leaders who advised against renewed attacks, but he made no commitment.Security · 11h ago · also in 13 newsroomsWoman Killed, Three Injured in Grenade Attack on Store in Kafr MandaA woman was killed and three others were injured in a grenade attack on a store in Kafr Manda. The victim, Lina Qasim (Zeidan), was in her sixties. The incident brings the total number of murder victims in the Arab community this year to 200, including 20 women. The injured were taken to hospitals in Haifa and Nazareth.Politics · 1d agoArab Parties and United Torah Judaism Coordinate on Coalition DemandsArab party leaders and United Torah Judaism officials are coordinating their demands during coalition talks with the Change bloc. United Torah Judaism may support the Joint List's call to freeze the Kaminitz Law, while Arab parties have not yet been asked to help with the conscription law opposition. This cooperation could complicate negotiations for the Eisenkot bloc.Security · 1d ago · also in 5 newsroomsIsraeli Military Arrests Over 55 Wanted Individuals in West BankThe Israeli military reported arresting over 55 wanted individuals in the West Bank during security operations over the last week. The detainees include members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and suspects planning attacks. During the raids, weapons and combat equipment were seized, and memorial sites linked to militant groups were demolished.Security · 1d ago · also in 8 newsroomsIsraeli Arab Charged with Inciting Racism and Praising HamasAn Israeli Arab man from Yafa an-Naseriyye faces charges of inciting racism and praising Hamas for his social media activity. The posts allegedly glorified Hamas leaders and called for violence against Israel. The prosecution is seeking to detain the suspect until the end of legal proceedings.Security · 1d ago · also in 9 newsroomsRahat Man, 30, Dies in Motorcycle Crash Near Gat RamonTamer Al-Omrani, a 30-year-old resident of Rahat, died early today in a motorcycle accident on Route 471 near the Gat Ramon junction. Paramedics attempted resuscitation but were unsuccessful. Police have opened an investigation into the crash, with initial suspicions pointing to a loss of control.Security · 2d ago · also in 10 newsroomsUS Military Alerts Israel to Potential Conflict With IranThe U.S. Central Command has alerted Israeli military representatives to prepare for potential military operations against Iran, a move that contrasts with President Trump's recent statements. The U.S. is also reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East with additional aircraft carriers and troops. Despite these preparations, a U.S. source later described reports of a request for Israel to prepare for war with Iran as speculative.Politics · 2d ago · also in 16 newsroomsNetanyahu Briefs Eisenkot Amid Security and Political DevelopmentsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Yisrael Beiteinu party head Gadi Eisenkot to brief him on political and security updates. The meeting followed Eisenkot's warning to security chiefs about potential escalations by Netanyahu for political leverage. Netanyahu denied this, stating his decisions prioritize national defense. Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed unified political and military stances on security matters, particularly concerning Iran.Politics · 2d agoArab Parties and United Torah Judaism Hold Talks on Political NegotiationsLeaders of Israel's United Arab List and Joint List parties are in contact with senior figures from the United Torah Judaism party to coordinate positions on negotiations with the "change bloc." Mansour Abbas suggested talks on the conscription law to gain broad legitimacy, while Yaakov Asher reportedly held general conversations with Abbas and Ahmad Tibi. Past parliamentary cooperation includes efforts on the Kaminitz Law and a withdrawal of support for military exemptions for women at the Haredi party's request.Culture · 2d ago · also in 1 newsroomJerusalem's Christian Quarter Gets Accessibility UpgradeA project to make Jerusalem's Christian Quarter central axis accessible to wheelchair users has begun, preserving ancient paving stones. The initiative involves rehabilitating the street, with original stones to be reused on one side and a level surface on the other. Spearheaded by several Israeli ministries and authorities, the project is part of a broader effort to enhance Old City accessibility for people with disabilities.Security · 2d agoCivil Rights Group Accuses Cyber Unit of Targeting Arab PublicThe Association for Civil Rights in Israel accused the State Prosecutor's Office Cyber Unit of targeting the Arab public by requesting the removal of 186,000 Arabic social media posts since 2024 for alleged incitement. Separately, Arab students at Ben-Gurion University reported being forbidden from speaking Arabic by a lecturer. The university is investigating the latter incident.Politics · 2d ago · also in 16 newsroomsNetanyahu and Eisenkot Hold Political and Security MeetingPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yisrael Beiteinu party head Gadi Eisenkot held a political and security meeting in Jerusalem on Thursday. The meeting included Netanyahu's Military Secretary, Major General Guy Marzano. The leaders announced the gathering in a joint statement, highlighting ongoing engagement on national security matters.Security · 2d ago · also in 14 newsroomsIDF and Shin Bet Target Hamas Khan CommanderAbu Ismail was allegedly responsible for directing terror plots and holding hostages. The strike aimed to neutralize the threat after the operatives reportedly used the hospital as a command center. Precautions were taken to avoid civilian casualties.Security · 2d ago · also in 5 newsroomsDefense Minister: Government Needs No Approval for Military OperationsDefense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli government does not need approval from the opposition or legal bodies to order military operations. These operations include actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank. Katz stressed that Israel's security decisions are made by the government and do not depend on political processes, and this policy will continue.Security · 2d ago · also in 20 newsroomsIDF Strikes Hamas Operatives Inside Khan Younis HospitalThe Israeli military and Shin Bet conducted an airstrike inside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, targeting senior Hamas operatives. Palestinian sources reported six killed, including a child and a doctor, and over twenty injured. The military stated the targeted individuals were planning attacks and that Hamas used the hospital for military purposes. The IDF claimed to have taken measures to prevent civilian harm.Security · 2d ago · also in 6 newsroomsGaza Health Ministry Reports Six Dead in Khan Younis Hospital StrikePalestinian sources reported that an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis killed six people and injured more than twenty. The deceased included Khalid Abu Anza, a Hamas official and former internal security investigator. The incident occurred in Khan Younis, with details on the timing and specific targets not yet released.Security · 2d ago · also in 4 newsroomsIsraeli Security Cabinet to Convene Sunday After Month-Long HiatusIsrael's Security Cabinet will meet Sunday for the first time since October 5, after instructing the IDF to raise readiness for a potential attack on Iran. The meeting follows a Kan news report detailing the heightened military posture. Gadi Eisenkot has urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to avoid non-essential military actions before a new government is formed.Politics · 3d agoArab List Wants Role in Next Israeli Government, Slams Netanyahu's SpeechYoav Segalovich, a leader in the United Arab List, declared his party's intention to join the next Israeli government and criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent speech as "racist and ugly." He stated that the Arab public voted in large numbers to influence policy and expects the next government to address key issues, especially those facing the Arab community. Segalovich affirmed the party's commitment to participating in the government.Politics · 3d ago · also in 6 newsroomsGideon Sa'ar Appointed Israel's Interior Minister Alongside Foreign Affairs RoleThe Israeli government has appointed Gideon Sa'ar, the current Foreign Affairs Minister, as the new Interior Minister, a position he previously held. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed the appointment, which will see Sa'ar manage both ministries. Sa'ar, who served as Interior Minister from 2013 to 2014, aims to address urgent issues and support local authorities and residents.Security · 3d ago · also in 7 newsroomsMagnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Gulf of Eilat, No Injuries ReportedA 4.5 magnitude earthquake occurred on Wednesday in the Gulf of Eilat, with its epicenter in Taba, Egypt. Eilat residents were advised to seek open areas, and no casualties or damage were reported. Ramon Airport suspended flights and evacuated passengers as a precaution, while the IDF issued safety guidelines.Security · 3d agoIran Capable of Producing 50 Ballistic Missiles Monthly, Intelligence Estimates ShowWestern intelligence estimates suggest Iran can produce around 50 ballistic missiles monthly, half its previous capacity. This contradicts U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's claims of destroying 80% of Iran's nuclear and defense industrial bases. The report highlights a discrepancy between intelligence assessments and U.S. official statements regarding Iran's military production capabilities.Security · 3d ago · also in 10 newsroomsRafael Unveils New 'SUPER ICE' Cruise Missile, Claims Global SuperiorityIsraeli defense firm Rafael has launched its new "SUPER ICE" cruise missile, weighing 454 kilograms and capable of air, land, and sea deployment. The company claims it is the world's best, featuring advanced guidance and navigation systems. The missile is designed for long-range strikes against high-value targets, including air defense systems.Security · 4d ago · also in 11 newsroomsIsraeli Citizen Who Crossed Border into Lebanon ReturnedThe Israeli military returned a citizen who had crossed into Lebanon near Rosh HaNikra, an incident now under investigation. The individual was found by UNIFIL approximately 100 meters inside Lebanese territory and handed over to Israeli forces. The citizen is now being questioned by Nahariya police regarding the border breach, which the army stated is illegal and dangerous.Politics · 4d ago · also in 8 newsroomsNetanyahu Calls for Unity Government, Attacks Arab Parties; Eisenkot RespondsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for a national unity government and attacked Arab parties during the Knesset's opening session, warning of international pressure regarding Iran. Yashar Party head Gadi Eisenkot responded, calling Netanyahu's speech divisive and stating the prime minister is unfit for office. Eisenkot urged the formation of an emergency government, warning that Netanyahu's leadership endangers Israel's security.Politics · 4d ago · also in 6 newsroomsIsrael's 26th Knesset Convenes Amid Political DiscordIsrael's 26th Knesset convened for its first session with members taking their loyalty oaths amid significant political disagreements over the next coalition government. President Isaac Herzog appealed for unity and avoidance of new elections, while outgoing Speaker Amir Ohana stressed security challenges. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for new elections, alleging fraud, and hundreds of right-wing protesters demonstrated against potential coalition partners.Politics · 4d ago · also in 22 newsroomsNew Knesset Members Swear Allegiance as President Urges UnityMembers of the 26th Knesset were sworn in during their opening session in Jerusalem. President Yitzhak Herzog urged parties to form a government and avoid new elections, emphasizing lessons from October 7th and equitable military service. A bloc of parties nominated Matan Kahana to replace outgoing Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, aiming to restore governmental balance.Politics · 4d agoIsraeli Party Leaders Discuss National Unity Government and Future CoalitionsGadi Eisenkot pledged to form a national emergency government, while Mansour Abbas expressed his party's desire to join the next coalition. Avigdor Lieberman stated the upcoming government must compromise on the conscription law. Lieberman also denied seeking the premiership and confirmed his support for Eisenkot to lead the government.Security · 4d ago · also in 1 newsroomIsrael Prepares to Allow Sewage System Repair Equipment into GazaIsraeli military sources revealed preparations to allow equipment for sewage system rehabilitation into Gaza, following recent storm damage and U.S. pressure. The security establishment is developing a mechanism to import dual-use materials like cement and pipes, ensuring they are used for civilian purposes and do not fall into Hamas's hands. This initiative aims to improve humanitarian conditions and prepare the Strip for winter.More from Makan