IDF reworking food procedures for military bases in effort to allow stricter kashrut standards
The change comes amid ongoing controversy over haredi (ultra-Orthodox) enlistment in the military and the term of service for religious soldiers.
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New details reveal clashes that stopped beeper op. against Hezbollah days after Oct. 7 - exclusive
Supreme Court president warns of physical violence against legal figures after vebal attacks
Police detain 16 in renewed Yavne’el child-marriage investigation
Michael Rapaport to star in Comedy for Koby Sukkot tour
Known for his unfiltered, high-energy New York style, Michael Rapaport will join tour founder Avi Liberman for three nights of stand-up.
Israel releases five Lebanese prisoners in move to push return of Jewish community heads' remains
A similar release was done a year ago, when Israel released five detainees, captured while fighting in Lebanon, as part of the negotiations with the Lebanese government.
Defense Minister Israel Katz says any Iranian attack would free IDF 'from any restrictions'
His comments came following a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanayhu on Wednesday that an attack by the Iranian regime would be "one of their last decisions."
Shas leader Arye Deri claims IDF prefers secular army, haredi soldiers are 'a big headache'
Naftali Bennett responded to Deri's comments, saying the Shas chairman is "harming IDF soldiers," adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "spreading blood libels about IDF commanders."
Police arrest first suspect in connection with violent settler incident in West Bank's Kusra
Settler leaders have condemned the violence, saying on August 13 that the attacks in Kusra "are not our way."
Netanyahu's Oct. 7 phone call to IDF chief took place three hours after attack began - report
Earlier this week, Netanyahu claimed that IDF officers deliberately did not wake him for over an hour because they knew he would prevent the massacre.
Chief Rabbi urges IDF, Katz to reverse punishment of religious soldiers in female medic dispute
He wrote that Jewish tradition had established principles for the conduct of a Jewish army, citing the biblical phrase, “Your camp shall be holy.”
Man shot in Lower Galilee is in serious condition, MDA says
MDA teams treated him for penetrating injuries at the scene before transporting him to the Italian Hospital in Nazareth.
Riot in West Bank as terrorists throw cinder blocks, stones at IDF soldiers, Israeli civilian
Two 19-year-old Palestinian citizens of the West Bank were killed, and one was seriously injured by IDF fire during the disturbance, Ynet reported.
Thailand to halve visa-free stay for Israeli tourists starting September 15
The change places Israel among 60 countries and territories whose citizens will continue to receive visa-free entry to Thailand, but for a shorter period.
