Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters attempt to invade military police chief's home
Netanyahu's coalition moves to fast-track controversial laws ahead of upcoming Knesset dissolution
Haifa Port opens new cruise terminal as Israel’s tourism sector eyes recovery
IDF indicts two soldiers for smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammo, tax offenses linked with Gaza
The IDF charged two Sergeant First Class-ranked suspects with smuggling cigarettes, stealing ammunition, and committing tax offenses, including money laundering, in connection with Gaza.
WATCH: Foreign national detainee vandalizes Israeli prison wall with swastika graffiti
Guards found the swastika drawn on a wall during a routine patrol of the yard. The drawing was inside a bathroom stall, which was accessible from the yard itself.
Amir Ohana honored with Abraham Leadership and Public Service Award
Presented by Abraham media founder Ahmed Charai, the award recognized Amir Ohana for championing democratic values, public service, and regional coexistence during a period of war and instability.
Israel entered Hamas war with weakened domestic weapons-production capacity, probe finds
The report examined Israel’s ability to preserve domestic production of weapons, raw materials, components, and infrastructure used by the defense establishment and the IDF.
Haredi spiritual leader gives green light for Degel Hatorah to disband gov't over draft law
Opposition leader Yair Lapid called on Monday for preparations to begin to dissolve the Knesset already next week, during a faction meeting at the Knesset.
Israelis report receive recruitment, threatening text messages from Iran
The Israel Police released a statement calling the messages “attempts by Iranian intelligence elements to recruit Israeli citizens in Israel and abroad.”
Netanyahu trial: Case 4000 cross-examination ends, prosecution advances to Case 2000
Netanyahu’s defense enters its final stretch, with Case 4000 concluding and prosecutors now tackling Case 2000 - allegations of bribery in Netanyahu’s dealings with Yediot Aharonot publisher, Mozes.
Israel slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence
While labeled as an opinion, the piece was several thousand words long and included claimed testimonies from alleged Palestinian victims of Israeli prison sexual abuse.
Supermajority of Israeli Arab students support non-security-linked national service, study finds
A new study reveals that 75% of Israeli Arab 12th-grade students support volunteering for non-security national service. There is also strong backing for Arab parties joining the next coalition.
Hezbollah tries to shoot down Air Force fighter jet with surface-to-air missile
Until now, the air force has had complete air supremacy, and even beyond that, with essentially no threats to the safety of fighter jets.
