DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Israel's kibbutzim and moshavim have shed many of their founding structures, but October 7 revealed that their social bonds and communal identity remain deeply resilient.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
The IDF warns that delayed defense funding will force reserve and intelligence cuts, undermine preparations for Iran, and threaten US arms contracts beginning in September.
Overall police recruitment has risen in recent years, but Muslim enlistment has sharply declined, despite Muslims accounting for more than 18% of Israel’s population.
The request cites Justice David Mintz’s view that the sensitive investigation required oversight and should not move forward without proper supervision.
Tensions rise between secular and haredi residents in Bnei Brak as police say, "Secular people also intentionally provoke haredim, drive recklessly, and do burnouts."
TV Time: This week’s picks include classic action, a psychological thriller, and some of Dolly Parton’s most memorable screen roles.
Nunu looks back on five years in the spotlight, shelving an album after October 7, and opening for Maroon 5.
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated the IDF for the "successful thwarting of the terrorists in Jenin" in an X/Twitter Post earlier on Friday.
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: North Macedonia's FM says Skopje is prioritizing closer ties with Israel through direct flights, trade and defense cooperation, while warning that Iran also threatens Europe.
