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Better mobile reception on trains? Israel Railways to improve service WiFi on trains

The Transportation and Communications ministries announced a NIS 68 million plan to improve cellular reception for passengers traveling on Israel Railways.

Israel Railways trains

600 cows return to rebuilt Kibbutz Kissufim dairy farm nearly two years later

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

ACUM awards music and literature prizes

 ETGAR KERET receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Roni Kuban.

Deri and Lapid clash over IDF draft law, sanctions on ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students

A view of the Shas party offices in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

IDF announces death of Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay in combat in Gaza

Azulay, 20, a resident of Yitzhar in the West Bank, served in the 77th Armored Corps Battalion.

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

Israeli Prof. Shai Davidai resigns from Columbia on same day as harassment investigation dropped

A letter Davdai posted shows that Columbia closed the inquest on July 8, "without any findings or conclusions of wrongdoing and without imposing discipline or penalty."

Israeli professor Shai Davidai outside of Columbia University, April 22, 2024.

Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

 LAWRENCE BENDER:  I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.

IDF Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay killed during attempted kidnapping

Terrorists in Gaza ambushed and attempted to abduct Azulay, an initial IDF investigation revealed.

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

Gaza plan likened to Nazi camps, sparks condemnation and political storm

A political firestorm was triggered on Wednesday by likening Israel’s proposal for the displaced Gazans to Nazi‐era concentration camps.

 Displaced Palestinians fill water at a tent camp, in Gaza City, May 20, 2025.

Hapoel Tel Aviv boosts squad with former Euroleague stars

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strengthen its roster with star players, aiming to conquer the country and potentially make a historic run in Europe.

Chris Jones (left) and Tyler Ennis (right) are expected to be key pieces of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Euroleague debut this season.

Israel Police arrest haredi left-wing journalist for post glorifying death of soldiers

The suspect will remain in custody and be brought for a detention extension hearing on Thursday, police added.

 Israel Frey in handcuffs after being arrested by Israel Police for inciting hatred towards killed IDF soldiers, July 9, 2025.

Over 120 former MKs oppose Ayman Odeh's removal in joint letter

Among the signatories are former President Reuven Rivlin, as well as former Prime Ministers Ehud Olmert and Ehud Barak.

 MK Ayman Odeh attends Hadash–Ta'al faction meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on June 30, 2025.

There is significant progress in hostage talks following new Israeli proposal, source tells 'Post'

Netanyahu said, “I believe there’s a good chance we will reach a ceasefire, and it will bring us closer to the goal I have set.”

 Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 7, 2025.

From Tehran to terror tunnels: Netanyahu’s pivot back to Gaza - analysis

After the Iran success, Netanyahu's focus seems to be on finishing the war in Gaza with the help of Donald Trump. And their goal is clear.

 IDF soldiers work to seal a Hamas terror tunnel under Khan Yunis's European Hospital, June 2025.