Fire breaks out near Ness Ziona railway tracks, disrupting trains across central, southern Israel
Firefighters are working with Israel Railways to contain the fire and protect the track's infrastructure.
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IDF declares closed military zone ahead of Nahala group's march to Gaza with Smotrich, Ben-Gvir
Japanika probe goes international as FBI, Romanian police join investigation
Yuli Edelstein attacks Likud over draft legislation, plans new Zionist right-wing framework
Israeli authorities arrest senior HWC officials amid terror, foreign influence threats
Israeli authorities arrested senior HWC officials as the Shin Bet reported foiling alleged terror plots and foreign-run influence campaigns targeting Israeli society.
Likud loses ground as poll shows opposition gains, resistance to legislative blitz - poll
A new poll found 49% would back the anti-Netanyahu bloc, compared with 36% for Netanyahu’s bloc, while 12% remain undecided and 3% support neither camp.
Israel urges rabbis to help stop Iranian spy recruitment after dozens of indictments - report
Iranian agents use a simple recruitment method, relying on "fishing expeditions and luck," gradually escalating their demands in exchange for "easy" money.
'It means the world to me': Igor Levit returns to perform in Israel - interview
Before returning to Tel Aviv for his first full recital since the war began, pianist Igor Levit speaks about solidarity with Israel, fighting antisemitism, and using music as a force for change.
Residents evacuated in Jezreel Valley as fire spreads in West Bank, ignites firefighting truck
Two wildfires, one in Samaria and one in the Jezreel Valley, burned 13 homes, damaged vehicles, and forced evacuations as strong winds drove the flames into a residential area.
Grapevine July 19, 2026: Factors for aliyah
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.
War, boycotts, and shrinking budgets push Israeli culture to the brink
How much of a helping hand do our culture purveyors get from the authorities?
After 100 years, Israel's kibbutzim are still adapting to war, change, and an uncertain future
Israel’s kibbutzim have moved far beyond agriculture, balancing industry, private income and community life while confronting the scars of October 7.
Former Shin Bet official: Sara Netanyahu's request for lifetime security is 'delusional'
The prime minister’s wife, Sara Netanyahu, requested a security detail for the rest of her life. Yaron Blum argued that the request did not reflect reality.
Grapevine: Vexing logistics
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
