IDF Chief of Staff suspends battalion that accosted CNN news team in West Bank
The battalion’s operational deployment will be suspended until it has undergone “a process aimed at reinforcing its professional and ethical foundations,” the IDF wrote.
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Chief rabbi calls for protection of mosques, churches and synagogues after attacks
Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly
Tony Blair rejects Gaza genocide charge, says Western leaders are failing to stop antisemitism
Knesset approves 2026 state budget in final votes, avoids early elections
The Knesset has approved the 2026 state budget, avoiding elections, as coalition partners back the plan despite earlier threats and criticism over spending priorities.
Israel's fractured opposition hands Netanyahu a full term - analysis
With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him.
Eisenkot rejects Bennett’s offer to unite parties, says he won’t serve as ‘number two’
“I believe in myself, I know the kind of leadership I bring, and I see myself as a very strong candidate,” Former IDF chief of staff and leader of the Yashar! Party Gadi Eisenkot told N12.
Break the Strait: How the world can end Iran’s energy blackmail
Iran’s leverage is structural, not absolute—it depends on Hormuz being indispensable. That assumption no longer holds.
Netanyahu announces expansion to Lebanon buffer zone, in bid to safeguard against invasion
In his announcement, Netanyahu also stated that Israel had undergone a paradigm shift in its latest wars against nearby countries.
High Court orders new vote on NIS 98m haredi school funding transfer
The High Court ordered a new Knesset vote on the remaining NIS 98m in haredi school funding, as petitioners demand full data before approval.
Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage
The Environmental Protection Ministry stated that the possibility of hazardous chemicals leaking was being investigated, but that at this stage, there was no expected risk to nearby towns.
How safe are Israel’s safe rooms? - analysis
Following the tragedies last year in Petah Tikva, the Home Front Command explained that this was an extreme event and that safe rooms cannot withstand direct hits.
Netanyahu violated Second Authority appointment conflict-of-interest arrangement, Deputy A-G says
Yesh Atid MKs have called for legal consequences after a letter said that PM Netanyahu should have been barred from any role in approving Yifat Ben Hay-Segev.
'Helplessness, uncontrollable fear': Romi Gonen shares how Iran war brings back Gaza trauma
“Notice the people outside who need help,” she wrote. “The siren caught me twice on the road, and it immediately threw me back into helplessness and uncontrollable fear.”
