Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures
It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service.
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Ben-Gvir tells police commissioner he will not approve officer appointments until after election
Two settlers arrested on suspicion of involvement in Kusra attacks, Israel Police announce
IDF targets Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following Hezbollah drone launches - report
Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman
The cinematheque retrospective offers an unusually strong overview of Newman's career, featuring both movies he led and directed.
Guy Nattiv’s ‘The Liberation’ premieres at the Telluride Film Festival
The psychological drama, written by Nattiv and Noa Berman-Herzberg, was inspired by a true story from Nattiv’s family.
Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood, Dudu Tassa to kick off Jerusalem Oud Festival
The festival will take place from November 5-12, bringing together musicians from Israel and abroad for 16 performances at the Jerusalem Theatre, Khan Theater, and Confederation House.
From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium
For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.
What's in a name? Population Authority shares most popular baby names ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Mohammed, Ariel, and Avigail topped Israel’s lists, with a total of 179,398 babies registered in Israel’s Population Registry as of Sunday morning, September 6.
IDF expected to make historic change for more inclusive combat soldier profile
While there have been numerous reports over several months suggesting that such a change might be approved, KAN News reported first on Sunday that the decision has finally gone through.
Netanyahu trial resumes as defense phase moves beyond prime minister
Sunday’s hearing focused primarily on organizing the witness schedule and determining which defense witnesses will be called, rather than hearing new evidence.
Court orders return for Jalud Palestinian families home after extremist settlers drove them out
Justices give authorities 14 days to secure families’ return and demand answers on why identified suspects, vehicles, and repeated attacks produced so little criminal enforcement.
Amid US pressure, Netanyahu orders removal of illegal West Bank settler outposts, sources say
It was not immediately clear when the operation would begin, with reports from Israeli media pointing out that hundreds of settlements could be removed.
'The end of the Iranian regime is near,' Netanyahu threatens at government's Rosh Hashanah toast
"We are determined to defend ourselves; we are determined to strike our enemies," Netanyahu said at the Government Rosh Hashanah toast.
