Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music
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Israeli elections: New poll shows Eisenkot gain, Bennett dip, blocs frozen at 60–50
From player to mentor: Cory Carr helps power Maccabi Tel Aviv’s championship culture - interview
Former IDF intel. officer sentenced to prison term in Greek spying case
WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him
Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.
UAE ambassador hosts Israeli government officials for Ramadan iftar at Emirati embassy
Speaking before a crowd that included President Isaac Herzog, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Al Khaja framed peace with Israel as a strategic choice.
Modi to 'Post': ‘Humanity will remain supreme, democracy will remain eternal’ - exclusive
The meeting took place under heavy security. Modi told the Post he had heard the editor had been kept waiting and that security had caused trouble, and he apologized.
Chinese intelligence firm publishes photos of US F-22s deployed at Israeli air base
Additionally, transport planes, refueling planes, and a passenger plane have been seen arriving at the Uvda Air Force Base.
Israeli media personality arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy
The 15-year-old gave a statement to police in Rishon Lezion, which included the suspect's name. The name has not been released to the public.
'Tears have run dry’: Father pleads for Shin Bet to take action on Kasau investigation
“My daughter has been kidnapped for two years, and there is no new information about her. The tears in our eyes have run dry, and our hearts are bleeding,” said Kasau's father.
Women's Christian leadership mission meets with Herzog, first lady in Oct. 7 solidarity mission
The group was brought by Eagles’ Wings, a Christian organization that says it has spent nearly three decades building ties between Christian communities and Israel through advocacy.
India, Israel agree to increase Indian foreign workers in Israel by 50,000 in the next five years
This update was part of a "List of 27 Outcomes" from the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Israel, which Jaiswal published on X/Twitter.
Education Ministry to cancel school if Iran attacks, transition later to remote learning
Knesset members raised concerns about the pedagogical effectiveness of distance learning and the fact that many students lack reliable access to computers at home.
Sylvan Adams urges global business leaders to invest in Iran after regime change
The appeal follows his $100 million pledge to rebuild Soroka Medical Center after an Iranian missile strike, linking political change with economic recovery.
