IDF detains Israeli civilians who crossed into Syria, others who attempted to breach border
The IDF noted that it has identified a recent increase in illegal border crossing attempts into Syria, both successful and unsuccessful.
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Jerusalem highlights: July 17-23
Israir passengers stranded in London after service vehicle damages plane
US tells Israel it will send dozens more refueling planes amid Ben-Gurion crowding crisis - report
'Strength of next generation': Israeli youth bridge teams claim three European silver medals
The achievement follows the two bronze medals recently won by Israel’s Open and Mixed Pairs teams at the European Championship for senior national teams.
Israel's Yarden Garzon: ‘I’ll make it to the WNBA, I’m sure!’
After starring in high school and local youth leagues in Israel, women's basketball player Yarden Garzon was recruited by colleges in the United States and chose to attend Indiana.
Knesset passes bill to extend mandatory military service to 32 months to 'meet IDF's goals'
The passage of the bill comes amid the coalition's legislative blitz before the Knesset recesses ahead of the upcoming elections. Forty-three MKs voted in favor, with 12 against and one abstention.
Israeli gov't gives Jordan Valley farmers drones, rangers to deter 'Palestinian terror state'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Missions Minister Orit Strock both attended the ceremony at which the equipment was presented to support farms and outposts in the West Bank.
Assaf Machnes's 'Where to?' wins top prize at Jerusalem Film Festival
The festival awarded prizes totaling approximately NIS 1 million across its Israeli and international competitions, as well as its short-film, experimental-film, and industry programs.
Phoenix hosts gala closing Shenkar’s 2026 graduate fashion week
Thirty-five graduates presented collections exploring love, loss, memory, home and identity at the Phoenix Campus Museum in Rishon Lezion.
Hamas unable to conduct terror infiltration, repeat of October 7, IDF commander tells soldiers
Central Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth made the remarks during a change of command ceremony for the reservist 99th Division near the Gaza border.
What are some of the main laws pushed during Knesset's legislative blitz? - explainer
Four major bills passed during the Knesset’s final blitz, with implications for the IDF, the judiciary, state benefits and press freedom.
Israel launches major reform for wounded soldiers as PTSD cases continue to surge
The reform is based on the June 7 recommendations of a government committee that suggested radical changes to the handling of 50,000 emotional trauma cases of former IDF soldiers.
Knesset passes into law controversial overhaul of Israel's broadcasting sector
Legislation passes 53-48, granting the government sweeping broadcasting powers amid warnings of harm to media freedom.
