Grapevine: 'I also remember a miracle'
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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Haredi enlistment on the rise, still falling short of IDF goals - N12
Arab neighborhoods in Lod blocked off by police-placed concrete cubes
Of Dogs and Men: A haunting story in the aftermath of October 7 massacre - review
From Lorenz Hart to Mel Brooks: Two Jewish lives now available on Israeli screens
TV TIME: Two movies present a strong contrast in both their subjects and their styles. Blue Moon, about lyricist Lorenz Hart on Apple TV+, and Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man on HBO Max.
Jerusalem highlights: January 30-February 5
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
IDF announces capture of one of Hamas's top remaining commanders during overnight operations
The capture happened after Friday's strike, in which three out of eight Hamas terrorists were killed while leaving a tunnel in Rafah, the military announced.
Israel braces for high air pollution as dust from North Africa impacts air quality
Israel braces for high air pollution this weekend from a dust storm. Health authorities warn sensitive groups to stay indoors and limit outdoor activities until Monday.
‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
“We started hearing [celebratory] shouts from soldiers all around. It was indescribable, a significant moment,” 'L' recalled. “There wasn’t a single dry eye.”
Grapevine, January 30, 2026: Closing a circle
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
Israel responds to South Africa, declares chargé d'affaires persona non grata
SA foreign affairs ministry accused Israeli diplomat Seidman of "unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa's sovereignty."
Former police commissioner questioned under suspicion of employing illegal resident
The inquiry followed a police operation in Givat Shmuel on Monday, during which an undocumented worker was arrested and said he had been working at a semi-detached house in the area.
Millions of Israelis, including 900,000 children, live in poverty, NII report for 2024 shows
Poverty rates remain especially high among Arab and haredi populations, who together account for 65.1% of people in poverty, nearly double their share of the population.
