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IDF kills terrorist armed with knife after Negohot infiltration alert
KAN celebrates 90 years with top Israeli dramas and comedies to watch
Smotrich appoints Israel Malachi as new Director General of Finance Ministry
Israelis suffer negative effects on health-related behavior due to Iran war - study
A Hebrew University study found that during the war, Israelis struggled with increased consumption of ultra-processed foods and a decrease in sleep and physical activity.
IDF officers in southern Lebanon claim they were not informed of ceasefire deal - N12
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced by US President Donald Trump on Thursday and began at midnight (Israel time) on the night between Thursday and Friday.
IDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire
According to the IDF statement shared on Friday, the soldiers captured the “Christophani Ridge,” a key position in southern Lebanon.
Jerusalem highlights: April 17-23
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Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital
The timing of the ceasefire, combined with a situational assessment, ultimately allowed one of Jerusalem’s most anticipated annual events to proceed.
Victims of terror honored at President's Residence
"You are all reluctant heroes. You have shown that despite this terrible tragedy, you have continued with your lives," said Herzog to the families of the victims.
Israel lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies
The IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the nationwide lifting of restrictions on Friday, with northern communities seeing them lifted on Saturday.
Grapevine, April 17, 2026: Resilience – a Jewish character trait
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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The breakthrough in Israel-Lebanon talks is that both sides now agree that Hezbollah is the problem, but whether Lebanon can do anything about it is a different question
Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study
The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.
