Rights org. files complaint after Sephardic head rabbi shames women for private mikveh use
Religious rights organization ITIM said Chief Rabbi David Yosef's comments shaming women who want to use a mikveh privately were "halachically harmful."
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Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12
Israel's justice minister urges government to defy High Court ruling on state comptroller revote
Shin Bet chief says he was chosen for his loyalty to elected leaders, triggering political storm
Trump's shifting security messaging: Israel faces friction with US on Turkey F-35 deal - analysis
In Trump’s view, Turkey may help stabilize the region, curb Russian influence and keep Ankara within the Western camp. Israel, however, cannot regard it as a normal Western ally.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel following Iran strikes, source tells 'Post'
Hegseth, who is in Ankara alongside US President Donald Trump for the NATO summit, was expected to make a brief visit against the backdrop of the American strikes against Iran.
IDF to probe killing of Hezbollah terrorist amid conflicting reports of Lebanon firefight
The IDF said it would "investigate all the details of the incident" after an Army Radio report questioned the military's account of the events.
Haredi protests against Jerusalem Light Rail continue, reports of over NIS 400 million in damage
The protests follow an N12 News report that haredi protests have cumulatively caused over NIS 400 million in damage to the Jerusalem light rail's unfinished Green Line.
Teen arrested after reportedly sexually assaulting 5-year-old child in Modi'in Illit bomb shelter
Police reported cases of child sexual abuse, endangerment in a motor vehicle, and domestic abuse within a span of two weeks in late June and early July 2026.
Attorney Avi Amiram appointed to committee selecting new police investigations chief
A new committee has been formed to select the head of Israel’s independent police investigations body, part of a broader law enforcement reform.
Pixellot expands Maccabiah coverage to bring Games to global Jewish communities
“We are pleased to partner with the Maccabiah Games once again and support this remarkable celebration of sports and community,” said Pixellot CEO Doron Gerstel.
Loss to Croatia caps miserable qualifying window for Israel
Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.
Culture Minister Zohar releases video skewering the film industry
The Israeli film industry is at its lowest ebb in decades, perhaps ever, as more film festivals around the world openly or covertly boycott Israeli movies.
Shas spiritual leader orders support for coalition legislation in exchange for haredi-backed bills
Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef warned there was “no room for delay” on the Torah Study Law amid coalition efforts to advance contentious legislation.
