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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 Says Airstrikes Killed Six Hezbollah Operatives in Southern Lebanon
The IDF said it killed six Hezbollah operatives in two separate airstrikes in southern Lebanon. Five were killed in Zotar al-Sharqiya, and one was killed on the Ali Taher ridge.
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…
Iran Strikes Singapore-Flagged Cargo Ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to The Wall Street Journal. The source provides no details on damage, casualties, or motive.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jerusalem Court Releases Suspect Seen Brandishing Gun at Haredi Protesters to House Arrest
A Jerusalem court released to house arrest a suspect filmed threatening Haredi protesters with a gun during Highway 1 blockades. Judge Ariel Erlich criticized police and said the…
17-Year-Old Killed in Jaffa Shooting as Police Open Murder Probe
A shooting on Ibn Rashad Street in Jaffa wounded two 17-year-old boys, and one later died. Police opened a murder investigation, assigned it to the Ayalon unit, and said the case…
Families of Fallen Shin Bet Staff Condemn Zini Over Memorial Removal
Bereaved families of Shin Bet employees killed on October 7 and in the war condemned agency chief David Zini for dismantling a memorial corner at Shin Bet headquarters. They said…
Former Hamas Activist Says He Received Death Threats After Israeli Interview
Iehab Omar, a former Hamas activist from Bethlehem, says he has received death threats and family abuse after an interview about his past was published in Israel. He warns that th…
Vance Says U.S. and Iran Will Set Up Direct Military Channel in Qatar
JD Vance said the U.S. and Iran agreed to set up a direct military communications channel in Qatar between the IRGC and U.S. Central Command. He also said Gulf states, including t…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
Two Motorcyclists Killed Near Golani Junction Identified
Yad Asala and Ahmad Faqra, both about 25, were killed while riding a motorcycle on Highway 65 near the Golani Junction. Both were residents of Bu'ayna Nujidat in the Lower Galilee.
Israel says the IDF has completed deployment in Lebanon security belt, opening the door to diplomacy
Israel told Lebanon the IDF has finished deploying in the southern Lebanon security belt. Talks continue over where the IDF may withdraw, with Israel seeking to keep the April ant…
Herzog's helicopter makes emergency landing after bird strike
An IDF helicopter carrying President Isaac Herzog made an emergency landing at an air force base in central Israel after a bird strike. No one was injured, and Herzog continued to…
Netanyahu and defense chiefs vow to hold positions in Lebanon and warn Iran
At a Bahad 1 officers’ graduation Thursday, Netanyahu, Katz and Zamir issued defiant messages on Lebanon, Iran and the war. Netanyahu rejected any withdrawal from southern Lebanon…
British military says cargo ship was hit by missile near the Strait of Hormuz
The British military said a cargo ship was hit by a missile off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz. The statement gave no details on the ship, the attacker, or the extent of damage.
19-Year-Old Asma Abu Ghanem Shot Dead in Ramla After Years of Family Violence
Asma Abu Ghanem, 19, was shot dead near her home in Ramla after police had previously warned her she was in danger. Her killing follows a chain of family murders, including the de…
PMO Crime Chief Warns of Criminal ‘Parallel Governance’ in Arab Society
Roi Kahlon warned at the University of Haifa that organized crime in Arab society has become a national security threat. He said gangs are using massive illegal firepower, frighte…
IDF Chief Says the Army Needs Every Soldier and Officer
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said at a Thursday night officers’ graduation at Bahad 1 that the army needs every fighter and commander. He praised the regular and reserve forces m…
Two Motorcycle Riders Killed in Crash on Highway 65 Near Golani Interchange
Two motorcycle riders around age 25 were killed Thursday in a crash on Highway 65 near the Golani Interchange. Police opened an investigation, and the road was closed in both dire…
Katz Warns Iran Israel Will Respond With Full Force to Any Attack
Defense Minister Israel Katz spoke Thursday at a Bahad 1 officers' graduation and said the IDF will stay in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely. He warned Iran…
Hesder Yeshiva Leaders Decide Not to Escalate Dispute With the IDF
Hesder yeshiva leaders decided not to escalate their dispute with the IDF and will keep sending students to the Armored Corps in the August draft. The decision followed talks with…
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Stay in Southern Lebanon Security Zone as U.S.-Backed Pullback Talks Continue
At Bahad 1, Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will stay in security zones in Lebanon and will not accept a withdrawal. Reports said the IDF is preparing a limited pullback…
Protests and applause greet Netanyahu at officer graduation as he vows to block Iran
At an IDF officers’ graduation ceremony at Bahad 1, Benjamin Netanyahu was interrupted by boos and cheers as he defended Israel’s military achievements and vowed Iran would not ob…
Shin Bet Chief Zini Asks Supreme Court to Reveal Petitioners’ Identities
Shin Bet chief David Zini has filed another request with Israel’s Supreme Court seeking the identities of people petitioning against him. The brief report gave no details on the u…
Polish Customs Says It Seized 100 Kilograms of Khat in Suitcases From Two Israeli Women
Polish customs says it seized 100 kilograms of khat at Krakow airport from two Israeli women, ages 23 and 24, who had flown from Tel Aviv. The suspects were charged in Krakow, rem…
Opposition Report Reveals Secret 35-Meter Underground Bunker Built for Khamenei in Tehran
Iran International reported secret plans for a 35-meter-deep bunker complex built for Ali Khamenei in Tehran. The outlet said the site, hidden as a sports center and built over ab…
Religious Zionist yeshiva network ends tank corps boycott after talks with IDF chief
The Hesder Yeshiva Association said its students will resume planned service in the IDF Armored Corps in August, ending a boycott after talks with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. The s…
Houthi leader threatens Israeli presence in Somaliland
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Israeli targets in Somaliland and said the group is monitoring the situation closely. He warned that the Houthis would strike any Is…
New Battalion Commander Honors Fallen Officer and Bolsters Troops Before Funeral
The IDF published the radio remarks of Brigade 401’s deputy commander, who replaced Battalion 52 commander Dor Ben Shimon after he was killed in Lebanon. Speaking as the funeral b…
IDF officer outlines steps to extend service and recruit more Haredim
Brig. Gen. Shay Tayeb said the IDF needs to extend compulsory service back to 36 months because of a severe manpower shortage. He also said the army has made unprecedented efforts…
Deputy 401 Brigade Commander Takes Over 52nd Battalion After Fatal Lebanon Incident
Lt. Col. N. took over as acting commander of the 52nd Battalion on Thursday after Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimon was killed in a tank incident in Lebanon with three soldiers. The new act…
Masked teens disrupt Tel Aviv ninth-grade graduation party, police investigate
Masked teenagers disrupted a ninth-grade graduation party at a central Tel Aviv school, prompting police to open an investigation and arrest a 17-year-old from northern Israel. Th…
Two suspects held after iron-bar assault in Jerusalem’s Geula neighborhood
Jerusalem police finished investigating two men accused of a violent assault in Geula that began over a business dispute. The victim was beaten with an iron bar and a wooden stick…
Israel Faces a Deepening Trap in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Pressure
The article says Israel is trapped in southern Lebanon by U.S.-Iranian diplomacy, while Hezbollah strengthens and international monitoring fails. It warns that pressure for a quic…
FBI warns advanced drones could let attackers strike from afar in the U.S.
FBI Deputy Director Chris Rea warned that advanced drones, including models controlled over 5G and LTE, could let attackers operate from great distances inside the United States…
Charges filed after weapon seizure and assault on IDF soldier in Gush Etzion
Israeli authorities filed indictments Wednesday against two Palestinians in separate cases, one for weapons offenses and one for allegedly attacking an IDF soldier near Gush Etzio…
Hamas operative arrested in Greece after alleged plot against Jewish, Israeli targets in Germany
German and Greek authorities uncovered a Hamas-linked plot against Jewish and Israeli targets in Germany. The suspect, 37-year-old Youssef M., was arrested in Crete on June 6 afte…
Police officer who kicked Haredi protester’s head questioned and released
A police officer filmed kicking a Haredi protester’s head was questioned by Internal Investigations and released, while another video review found no offense. The case stems from…
Iran Launches Recruitment Drive Offering $1,000 a Month for Hezbollah Volunteers
Iran has launched a public recruitment drive in Tehran to attract volunteers for Hezbollah service in Lebanon, offering about $1,000 a month. Recruits are expected to train with t…
Police find hidden gun in sewer line during Ramla raid
Police in Ramla found a pistol and weapon parts hidden in a sewer channel during a targeted raid in the Jawarish neighborhood. Two suspects were arrested and a third man was detai…
Security Camera Footage Shows Repeated Theft Spree at Jewish Businesses in Jerusalem
Security-camera videos show a known suspect repeatedly stealing from Jewish-owned shops in Jerusalem, mostly by scooter and in daylight. Merchants say the thefts have gone on for…
Police Officer Filmed Kicking Protester on Route 4 Questioned by Investigators
A police officer filmed kicking a protester in the head on Route 4 was questioned by Mahash. The incident took place last week during a road blockade by ultra-Orthodox protesters.