Netanyahu met Republican US Senator Ernst at Jerusalem Office, PMO says
This is the second time Ernst and Netanyahu have met in the last year, with them previously meeting in August 2025, when the war with Hamas was still ongoing in Gaza.
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'We are doing everything to bring Ran back': Zamir meets parents of Ran Gvili at IDF's Kirya HQ
After October 7, IDF commanders visit Poland for Holocaust lessons and battlefield reflections
'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
West Bank training center at risk of shutdown by Israel authorities, UNRWA says
The Kalandia Training Centre, which teaches 350 young male students from across the West Bank skills such as plumbing and vehicle maintenance, could be shut.
Grapevine, January 22, 2026: Who’s the real president?
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Online gambler who predicted Israel military action may be security insider
An anonymous user on the Polymarket gambling site, which allows users to gamble on future global events, accurately predicted four events surrounding Israeli action during Operation Rising Lion.
IDF concludes Hebron security operation, begins tactical drill in Kiryat Shmona
In the joint Hebron operation, the IDF searched approximately 350 structures and apprehended 14 individuals wanted for terrorism related activity.
Israel's Opposition hits 61 seat majority for first time in months - poll
The opposition had been standing at 60 seats, at the cusp of a majority, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition remained at 50 seats. The Arab parties, meanwhile, stand at 10 seats.
IDF to trim reserve duty, could expand mandatory service as soldier shortage deepens
The new plan aims to reduce the number of reserve days for combat soldiers, limiting them to fewer than 60 days per year.
Down the yellow-and-black road: Beitar Jerusalem’s title dream takes shape
Beitar, for the first time in what seemed to be eons, was atop the table with the season having just completed Matchday 19, as it took over sole possession of first place.
Two separate vehicle accidents across Israel leave at least one dead, 14 injured
One person died and seven others were injured in a crash in northern Israel, and seven others were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 4.
Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas
Damari was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025 alongside former hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.
