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news.sky.compolitics3 hrs ago
Israeli Military Reprimands Soldier for Assault on CNN Journalist but Declines Criminal Charges
The Israeli military issued a formal reprimand to a reservist soldier after he placed a CNN photojournalist in a chokehold during an incident in March. Military prosecutors declined to file criminal charges following an investigation.
dailyalert.orgworld5 hrs ago
Israelis Abroad Seek Plane Tickets for October Elections
Israel set an election date for October, prompting citizens living overseas to book flights home. Demand has increased for already limited seats on commercial routes.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld5 hrs ago
Israeli Prison Service Denies Guards Shot Jailed Palestinian Leader Barghouti
Marwan Barghouti's wife and son reported that guards fired a rubber bullet into his leg at Ganot prison last week. The Israel Prison Service called the allegation false. The Arab League on Sunday called for an international inquiry into repeated assaults on him.
en.globes.co.ilpolitics7 hrs ago
Shin Bet Chief Supports Registration of Previously Disqualified Party After Review
David Zini told Israel's Supreme Court on Monday that he backs allowing a previously barred Kahanist party to register for Knesset elections. The statement diverges from prior Shin Bet assessments and other security officials. Haaretz reported the development.
algemeiner.comworld9 hrs ago
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Approve First Municipal Digital Wallet
Jerusalem and Tel Aviv-Yafo approved Israel's first municipal digital wallet, MuniBox, on Monday. The platform lets residents pay taxes and education fees through a single mobile app.
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tass.compolitics11 hrs ago
EU Ministers Discuss Possible Trade Measures on West Bank Settlements but Reach No Decision
European Union foreign ministers met in Brussels on 13 July 2026 to consider possible trade measures against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The European Commission outlined three options in a draft paper: an import licensing system, prohibitive tariffs, or an outr…
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news.sky.compolitics13 hrs ago
Shin Bet Opens Investigation Into Alleged Wartime Intelligence Leak
The Israel Security Agency has begun an internal probe after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed it to examine how details about the start date of Operation Roaring Lion reached an unnamed media outlet. The agency determined that questioning would be limited to defense per…
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972mag.comworld14 hrs ago
Poll Finds 46% of Israelis Support Stronger Pressure for Haredi Military Conscription
A survey shows nearly half of Israelis favor increased pressure to draft ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF. Roughly 31% prefer conscription only with Haredi leadership agreement, while 11% view further efforts as futile.
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israelnationalnews.comworld15 hrs ago
Israeli Police Arrest Dozens in Weapons and Drug Trafficking Operation
Police arrested dozens of suspects on Monday morning after an undercover operation that involved the first Bedouin agent handled by Lahav 433. The agent purchased four illegal M-16 rifles, dozens of handguns, and about 500 grams of cocaine during the operation.
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jpost.comworld1 day ago
Israeli President Hosts Ceremony Marking 50 Years Since Entebbe Rescue
President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony at the president's residence in Jerusalem on July 12 commemorating the 50th anniversary of Operation Entebbe. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir also attended the event.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Activists Unfurl Palestinian Flag on Tower Bridge Calling for Release of Detained Gaza Doctor
Pro-Palestine activists displayed a giant Palestinian flag and banner on London's Tower Bridge on July 12. The demonstration called for the release of Dr Hussam Abu Safia, a Gaza hospital director held by Israel for more than 500 days.
thehindu.compolitics1 day ago
Israel's National Security Ministry awards 4-million-shekel grant to nonprofit operating in West Bank outposts
The ministry will provide the equivalent of $1.3 million to an organization active in West Bank outposts. The recipient faced sanctions from six countries last month.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Poll Finds Israeli Support for Arab Ties but Opposition to Two-State Solution
A June survey of 557 Israeli voters shows majority backing for diplomatic agreements with several Arab states. Support for a two-state solution and international control of Gaza remains low.
sbs.com.aupolitics1 day ago
U.S. congressman accuses Israeli military of lying about West Bank detention
California Democrat Ro Khanna said Israeli soldiers and settlers detained his convoy for about 20 minutes in the South Hebron hills. Israel's U.S. ambassador called the visit a political stunt timed to shift attention from Khanna's earlier support for another candidate.
Euronewspolitics1 day agoUpdated
Israel's Parliament Schedules National Elections for October 27
The Knesset will end its term on July 17 without a dissolution law. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared he will run again.
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nbcnews.comworld1 day ago
Activists in Sweden Display Mock Auschwitz Gate at Protest
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Stockholm erected a replica of the Auschwitz gate labeled 'Gaza' during a July 11 protest. The action called for the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from Israeli detention.
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deccanchronicle.comfinance1 day ago
Israeli Army Says It Killed Two Hamas Members in Northern Gaza
@FirstSquawk reported that the Israeli Army eliminated two Hamas operatives in the northern Gaza Strip. The operatives had worked to advance terrorist plans prior to the action. The statement came directly from the Israeli Army.
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jpost.compolitics14 hrs agoUpdated
Knesset Panel Advances Freeze on Haredi Draft Evader Arrests
A Knesset committee voted 8-7 on Sunday to advance a proposal halting arrests of ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. The measure still requires two final plenum readings before taking effect.
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jns.orgworld1 day ago
German upper house backs bill to criminalize denial of Israel's right to exist
Germany's Bundesrat approved legislation that would make public denial of Israel's right to exist or calls for its elimination punishable by up to five years in prison. The measure now moves to the lower house for consideration.
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jpost.comworld1 day ago
High Court to Hear Tzohar Kashrut License Dispute on November 2
Tzohar filed a response on July 12 asking Israel's High Court of Justice to reject the state's attempt to invalidate its kashrut license granted July 1. The organization cited prior court rulings and a July 7 letter from the Chief Rabbinate director-general.
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israelnationalnews.comworld1 day ago
Israel to pick 2027 Eurovision entry via The Next Star
Public broadcaster KAN and commercial channel Keshet will renew their partnership to select Israel's 2027 Eurovision representative through the talent show The Next Star. The decision follows two consecutive second-place finishes by Israeli entrants.
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jns.orgworld1 day ago
IDF troops locate Hezbollah anti-tank position from 2006 war
Soldiers from Division 36 found a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank missile site in the Wadi Saluki area of Lebanon. The position had fired on Israeli forces during the Second Lebanon War.
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news.sky.comworld1 day ago
Israeli military releases 2006 war orders on 20th anniversary
The Israeli military published two previously classified documents from the start of the 2006 Second Lebanon War. The documents detail the initial operational orders and a later decision to expand ground operations toward the Litani River.
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abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Driver Shot Dead After Exiting Truck on Philadelphi Corridor; Incident Under Review
Ahmad Esleem, a 30-year-old driver, was killed by an Israeli soldier while transporting food aid into Gaza. The shooting took place on the Philadelphi corridor after one truck in a four-truck convoy broke down near the Kerem Shalom crossing. The IDF and witnesses provided differi…
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Protests Held in Stockholm and Tel Aviv After Israeli Forces Kill Gaza Aid Driver
Hundreds demonstrated in Stockholm against Israeli ceasefire violations in Gaza. Similar rallies occurred in Tel Aviv while an aid truck driver was shot dead in the enclave.
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ynet.co.ilpolitics2 days ago
Israeli Government Says It Will Not Respect Supreme Court Ruling on Broadcasting Council; Court Blocks Cabinet Plan to Close Army Radio
Israel's government stated Sunday it would disregard a Supreme Court order requiring the Council of the Second Authority for Television and Radio to continue operations despite lacking a quorum. President Isaac Herzog and other officials criticized the position.
jta.orgpolitics2 days ago
Israeli MK Dan Illouz Leaves Netanyahu’s Likud Party
MK Dan Illouz announced Saturday he is leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud Party. He cited opposition to legislation advanced by haredi coalition partners on military draft exemptions and daycare subsidies.
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jns.orgpolitics2 days ago
Israeli Prosecutors Indict Beersheba Man for Attempted Attack on Former Lawmaker
@Jerusalem_Post reported that prosecutors charged a 28-year-old Beersheba resident with planning an attack on former Meretz MK Mossi Raz. The suspect prepared weapons and visited the lawmaker's home before seeking another official's address.
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nbcnews.comworld2 days ago
Israeli Forces Advance Into Eastern Edge of Southern Lebanese Town
Israeli forces entered the eastern edge of Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon with three battle tanks and several bulldozers, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The move comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts between U.S. and Lebanese delegations to implement a framework ag…
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Israeli Commentator Met Shin Bet Chief After Report on Netanyahu Leak Probe Order
Jacob Bardugo said he confronted David Zini last month after Haaretz reported that Netanyahu ordered an investigation into a Channel 12 leak about the February strike on Iran. The exchange occurred on Bardugo's radio show.
israelnationalnews.compolitics2 days ago
Gadi Eisenkot Holds Campaign Event in Dimona Living Room
About 40 activists and residents attended a July 11 event at the home of his local campaign manager. Eisenkot spoke about his childhood and family experiences in southern Israel.
middleeasteye.networld3 days ago
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills One Person
Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike killed one person in southern Lebanon on Friday. The incident occurred despite an existing truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
jpost.comworld3 days ago
Channel 14 commentator says he asked Shin Bet chief to probe leaks
A Channel 14 commentator stated he met with the head of Israel's Shin Bet security agency to discuss an alleged leak to Channel 12. The meeting followed demands from ministers for an internal investigation.
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algemeiner.comfinance3 days ago
Israel Advances Arrow 4 Interceptor to Serial Production With AI Capabilities
Business Insider reported that Israel is developing Arrow 4 and Arrow 5 interceptors for its Arrow missile defense system. Arrow 4 is nearing serial production and will incorporate artificial intelligence.
washingtonpost.comworld3 days ago
Israeli Officials Confirm Authenticity of Photo Showing Bound Palestinian Man
Israeli officials confirmed the photo depicts a nearly naked Palestinian man blindfolded and bound to a cot. The Hebrew caption reads "Good morning." The man's identity and location remain unknown.
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dailyalert.orgworld3 days ago
Four Segev Shalom Residents Indicted on Alleged Terror Plot Charges
Israeli authorities indicted four residents of Segev Shalom on Thursday for allegedly forming a terror cell and planning attacks on police, security forces, and civilians. The alleged targets included a shooting at Be'er Sheva's central bus station.
nypost.comworld3 days ago
Israeli Police Arrest Four Negev Residents Over Alleged Beersheba Attack Plot
Police and Shin Bet detained four people from the Negev region on suspicion of planning a terror attack in Beersheba. The arrests occurred on or before July 10, 2026.
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jns.orgworld3 days ago
Israeli security forces seize weapons in northern village raid
Border Police officers conducted a raid Friday morning in Yarka and recovered several weapons along with a large quantity of ammunition. The operation took place in the Druze village located in northern Israel.
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news.sky.compolitics3 days ago
Israeli Forces Expand Control to Nearly 70 Percent of Gaza Under Ongoing Ceasefire
Israeli troops have expanded their zone of control from half of Gaza at the October ceasefire to nearly 70 percent through a new orange zone designated in March. Residents in eastern Gaza City neighborhoods report intensified shelling and restricted aid access.
zeenews.india.comsports3 days ago
Israeli Strike Kills Egyptian Aid Worker Who Organized World Cup Screenings in Gaza
An Israeli air strike killed a senior Palestinian staff member of Egypt's main aid organization in Gaza City on Tuesday. The worker had set up public screenings of World Cup matches for displaced residents. Israel said it targeted a Hamas militant; no group claimed any of the dea…
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jta.orgpolitics4 days ago
Israeli security agencies slow to address foreign election interference
State comptroller report finds Shin Bet began addressing online foreign influence only in January. National Security Council stopped work on the issue ahead of the general election.
politics4 days ago
Nine-Month Ceasefire Holds in Gaza as Israeli Forces Occupy Eastern Areas
A ceasefire has held in Gaza for nine months as of July 9, 2026. Israel's military occupies the eastern portion of the territory while continuing to push deeper. Two million Palestinians remain in the areas outside Israeli control.
Al-Monitorpolitics4 days ago
Democratic Senators Urge Block on Defense Bill Over Israel Cooperation
Six Democratic senators led by Chris Van Hollen sent a letter calling on colleagues to block the National Defense Authorization Act until the Senate debates new measures to deepen U.S.-Israel military and intelligence ties. The letter criticizes any steps that would strengthen re…
washingtonpost.comsports4 days ago
Arab Israeli soccer player Anan Khalaili to join Inter Milan for 25 million euros
Anan Khalaili will transfer from Union to Inter Milan for a reported 25 million euros. The move sets a new record for the highest transfer fee paid for an Israeli player. Khalaili will also receive a salary of about 2 million euros per season plus bonuses.
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koreaherald.comfinance4 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Military Prepared to Resume Operations in Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated that the military stands ready to resume its campaign and conduct operations in Iran. The remarks were reported by multiple accounts on social media.
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science4 days ago
Israeli Nurses Union Declares Labor Dispute Over Shortages
The union cited rising workloads, declining conditions, and staffing shortfalls that it said threaten care quality. The declaration opens a 15-day negotiation window before a strike becomes legally possible.
jpost.comworld4 days ago
Iranian Teen Among Those Killed in Israeli Strike on Tehran
An 18-year-old from Tehran died in an Israeli strike. His mother said he planned to study firefighting and serve the country.
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politics4 days ago
Lebanon-Israel Deal Conditions Israeli Withdrawal on Hezbollah Disarmament
A U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel ties full Israeli troop withdrawal to the disarmament of Hezbollah. The arrangement has prompted protests and warnings of political deadlock from Hezbollah supporters.
972mag.comworld4 days ago
Exhibit at Yigal Allon Center to Display Huqoq Settlement Finds
The Yigal Allon Center will open an exhibit showing artifacts from the ancient Jewish settlement of Huqoq in the Galilee. Items include a Samson mosaic, bronze coins, and objects from a Roman-Byzantine village.
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sana.sypolitics4 days ago
Israeli President Meets Officials to Discuss Election Security
President Isaac Herzog met with the Central Elections Committee chairman and Shin Bet head on July 9, 2026. The officials discussed efforts to protect the upcoming Knesset elections from interference.
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pbs.orgpolitics4 days ago
Israel-Lebanon Deal Creates Two Pilot Zones to Test Lebanese Army Disarmament of Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement last month that designates two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will test its ability to disarm Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal the start of efforts to end the conflict between the two countries.
ndtv.compolitics4 days ago
Israel's defense minister rejects U.S. president's claim of Lebanon withdrawal
Israel's defense minister said Israel will keep forces in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. The statement directly contradicts the U.S. president's earlier assertion that a withdrawal deal had been reached.
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jns.orgworld4 days ago
Activists Enter Mount Hermon Area Inside Syria Security Zone
A group of activists crossed into the Mount Hermon area under IDF control beyond the official border. The group spent the night in the area and documented the activity.
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jpost.compolitics5 days ago
Yashar Party Overtakes Likud in Channel 13 Poll Released Wednesday
Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar edged Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud by a small margin in the latest survey. The result marks the first time Likud trailed Yashar after weeks of ties between the parties.
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en.antaranews.comworld5 days ago
State Asks High Court to Dismiss Petition Seeking Release of Detained Gazan Doctors
The state requested dismissal after reviews found continued legal grounds for holding the doctors. It rejected arguments from Physicians for Human Rights Israel that the detentions should end.
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washingtonpost.compolitics5 days ago
Israeli and Palestinian Activists Meet in Beit Jala to Discuss Settler Violence
About 100 participants gathered last week at a Christian school in the West Bank town of Beit Jala. The conference addressed Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians and was organized by activists from both sides. Haaretz reported the event on July 8, 2026.
rediff.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. and Iran resume attacks as Israel monitors developments
Iran and the United States have resumed attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials are monitoring the situation and its potential effect on decisions regarding Hezbollah.
Los Angeles Timesworld5 days ago
Poll Finds U.S. Jews Split by Religious Ties on Israel and Gaza Operations
A June survey of 1,022 Jewish adults shows differences in attachment to Israel and views on Gaza operations between religiously affiliated and unaffiliated respondents. Religiously affiliated Jews report stronger support for Israel and higher rates of seeing its actions as justif…
Al Jazeerapolitics4 days agoUpdated
Israel Denies Risk to Gaza Hospital Director; UN Urges Release Over Abuse Claims
A petition seeks the release of Hussam Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital. Israel states there is no indication his life is in danger. The UN commission called for his immediate release on Wednesday.
nbcnews.comworld5 days ago
Israeli forces expand yellow line in Gaza beyond October 2025 plan
Israeli forces have moved the yellow line that marks the boundary of their control deeper into Gaza. The shift places the line closer to the Salah al-Din highway and increases the area under Israeli control to about 60 percent of the territory.