Independence Day: Israel’s sirens signal danger, loss - and a wake-up call
Maybe we need that last one as a new tradition of ringing another siren at the beginning of every Independence Day – an alert that we are part of a very special country.
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IDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire
Netanyahu declared cancer-free after hiding diagnosis during Iran war
Grapevine, April 24, 2026: Israel loves Milei!
Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
Businessman shot dead in Carmel forest, police suspect criminal motive
The 58-year-old victim, previously targeted in past attempts on his life, was found with gunshot wounds near Daliyat al-Carmel; Police arrest three suspects.
Likud is no longer the largest party, according to latest Maariv mandates poll
At the start of Operation Roaring Lion, Likud held a six-seat lead over Bennett. Since then, however, Likud has lost three seats while Bennett has gained three.
Israel Police arrest Jerusalem rioter who assaulted officer, waved Israeli flag with swastika
A rioter was arrested in Jerusalem after assaulting an officer with a swastika flag, with police using dispersal measures to control the situation.
Pizzeria worker stabbed to death in Petah Tikva after commenting on snow spray on Independence Day
A fatal stabbing of a 21-year-old pizzeria worker in Petah Tikva follows a dispute with teens over snow spray on Independence Day. The worker was critically injured and later died at the hospital.
WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.
Beitar Jerusalem set for crunch championship showdown in Beersheba
There are no ifs, ands, or buts. The yellow-and-black is two points off the top of the table, where Hapoel Beersheba currently resides, and it will need to beat the best in order to be the best.
Israel prepared to renew Iran war, awaiting 'green light' from Trump, Katz says
Katz noted that the IDF was awaiting the green light from the US, adding that future attacks would be "different and deadly," targeting "the most painful places."
Head of Rabbis for Human Rights Avi Dabush to run in Democrats Party primaries
The left-wing Democrats Party is composed of the Labor and Meretz parties, which merged in 2024. Dabush is expected to run for one of the reserved Meretz slots on the party’s list.
Trump, in absentia, becomes first non-Israeli to receive Israel’s top civilian honor
Trump reportedly planned to accept the prize with a videotaped address at one point, with Israel’s Education Minister officially extending the invitation in early February.
