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Netanyahu: Israel will remain in its 'security zone' in south Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will continue to maintain its self-declared "security zone" in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin…
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Netanyahu revealed secret UAE trip after learning of Bennett Abu Dhabi plans
Prime Minister’s Office feared former prime minister’s Abu Dhabi meetings would create impression that Bennett was welcome in the Gulf…
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Noam Bettan thanks supporters after controversial Eurovision second place
Israel's Noam Bettan secured second place at Eurovision 2026 despite a number of countries boycotting the event over Israel's inclusion,…
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Members of Israel's Right in talks to form new party as alternative to Likud
The initiative, informally described as “Likud B,” is being advanced by right-wing figures, many of whom have had strained relations with…
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Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting as haredi parties threaten to block state budget vote
Both haredi parties have threatened to withhold support for the state budget unless agreements are reached on the draft law to avoid…
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Netanyahu warns of militant Islam and radical left in talks with EU MPs
Delegation from Hungary, Austria, Spain and France thanked for support as Israeli branch announced Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and…
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Inquiry into Israel's submarine affair finds 'systemic failings'
A commission of inquiry set up to shed light on Israel's so-called submarine affair has found clear shortcomings in how arms deals were…
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Israel intends to name new town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili." Prime…
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Israel Katz publishes IDF chief's letter warning of manpower shortage
Zamir sent the letter after attacks on the government for failing to push for haredim to draft into the IDF in large numbers. Defense…
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Police appeal district court ruling lifting restrictions on Netanyahu adviser in Bild leak case
Police argued that the Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court erred when it canceled restrictions, including restrictions on Urich’s employment…
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Ministry of Education mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms
The Ministry of Education considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising…
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UN chief warns he could refer Israel to ICJ over laws targeting UNRWA
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could take his country to…
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Israel Police seek to renew restrictions on Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich
At the center of the request is police insistence that Urich be barred from working at the consultancy firm Perception, which…
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Knesset passes preliminary vote on political probe into October 7
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not present, as he was speaking at the Israel Air Force pilot cadets ceremony. The Knesset on…
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'Worst treason in Israel's history': Bennett, Netanyahu trade barbs over Qatargate
Bennett stated that while he would not claim Netanyahu ordered his advisers to act on behalf of Qatar, he should have "been the first to…
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The inquiry into October 7 can either help heal or deepen Israel’s divide
If properly constituted, the probe can help Israel understand how a catastrophe of this scale was allowed to happen, and how to ensure it…
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Most Israelis say social division bigger threat to country than Iranian nuclear threa
While 59% of Jewish respondents viewed polarization as the greatest threat, only 39% of Arab participants said the same, possibly due to…
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Turkey key underlying issue as Israel, Greece, Cyprus hold summit
The trilateral partnership took shape some 15 years ago after Israel’s ties with Turkey deteriorated, even if it was initially framed in…
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Israel explores creation of int'l force with Greece, Cyprus to deter Turkey
The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter Turkey’s military and strategic activities in the eastern Mediterranean. Senior…
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A Timeline of Rising Antisemitism in Australia
A police detective walks near houses vandalized with anti-Israel slogans in the Sydney suburb of Woollahra, Australia, Wednesday, Dec. 11,…
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800 days after October 7: 200 former hostages, families urge Netanyahu to start Oct. 7 probe
In a letter, the groups demanded “truth, justice, and accountability,” saying only a state commission has the legal authority to…
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‘Part of historic process’: Netanyahu backs revised outline of IDF haredi draft bill at Knesset
Netanyahu at Knesset: Claims that Israel's standing has been harmed are a wave of lies • On haredi draft: 'You want to see an evasion law?…
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Merz visit highlights new strategic, and strained, Germany-Israel bond
Notably, Germany opposed various sanctions proposals in the EU. It is one of the few countries Israel can count on to at least abstain…
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Netanyahu ‘not leaving’ politics for pardon, PM says next to Germany’s Merz
Netanyahu also praised the Israel–Germany cooperation in high-tech, AI, and quantum technologies. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu…