WATCH: Katz urges expanded IDF operations in West Bank refugee camps as Trump calls for restraint
Katz said expanded IDF control of West Bank camps reduced terror, despite US calls to curb military activity.
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Record-breaking number of rabies cases in 2025, Veterinary Services announce
Israel strips planning powers for Tomb of Patriarchs from Hebron
Levin calls for Supreme Court chief's resignation after all but one complaint dismissed
'West Bank-ification?' Police investigate Negev arson spree as Bedouin tensions intensify
Multiple vehicles were torched in Negev towns overnight, with police linking the incidents to reprisals following ongoing operations in nearby Bedouin communities.
Levin demands cancellation of Supreme Court conference, warns of further steps
In a sharply worded letter sent to Courts Administration Director Judge Tzachi Uziel, Levin called for the cancellation of a study day titled “Education for Democracy,” scheduled for January 25.
Medical ties linked Israel and Somaliland years before formal recognition
For more than two decades, the Israeli NGO Save a Child’s Heart has provided cardiac care to children from Somaliland, bringing patients to Israel for surgery at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.
Tourism rebounds with 1.3 million visitors in 2025, led by US, France and UK
The leading countries of origin were the United States with 400,000 tourists, followed by France with 159,000 and the United Kingdom with 95,000.
Defense Ministry director-general says Israel returned too quickly to pre-Oct. 7 budget approach
He accused the Finance Ministry of consistently underfunding the defense establishment, leading to debt within defense industries.
Government to respond to High Court petition over NIS 1 billion transfer to haredi institutions
The petition was filed by opposition head and Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid, together with party lawmakers, against budget transfers approved by the Knesset Finance Committee.
Haim Bibas: The local authorities leader steering Israel through crisis
How Israel’s municipalities mobilized to protect and support citizens during the war, and why their future role will be central to Israel’s recovery, innovation, and long-term security
Assault survivors describe delays, judgment, and lack of care in Knesset testimony
During the session, Ben-Gvir clashed with opposition members and declared his attendance was “to give you a chance,” before promptly exiting.
Population in Gaza border region surpasses pre-Oct. 7 levels, data show
Over 65,000 people now live in Israel’s Gaza border region, surpassing pre-October 7 figures, as communities rebuild and new residents arrive.
IDF boosts readiness at southern bases amid tensions with criminal elements of Bedouin tribe
The Camp Defense Array of the Operations Directorate conducted a situational evaluation after a police operation in Givot Bar and incidents over the weekend.
