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Court blocks planned Likud vote over disputed primary rules
FM Sa'ar reveals links between Hamas, Global Sumud Flotilla at US summit on political terrorism
'Gangland' director Vincent Grashaw brings Native American story to Jerusalem Film Festival
Why Gadi Eisenkot is rejecting the haredi political embrace that once helped Netanyahu win
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yitzhak Yosef’s embrace – and Eisenkot's effort to distance himself from it – reflects Israel's shifting political landscape.
Grapevine July 17, 2026: Birds of a feather
Movers and shakers of Israeli society.
Military court indicts terrorist who killed Ido Zoldan in 2007 West Bank terror attack
The indictment charges the terrorist with intentionally causing death while acting in concert, which is equivalent to being charged with murder.
Silman declares Nile crocodile ‘cultivated wild animal’ to allow Ben-Gvir's 'crocodile prison' plan
The environmental protection minister changed the crocodile’s legal status to facilitate National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s proposed “crocodile prison.”
Police arrest man from Bat Yam in connection to Japanika restaurant attacks in central Israel
The suspect is expected to appear before the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on Friday, where police will request his detention be extended to facilitate the ongoing investigation into the incidents.
Netanyahu's coalition falls to 48 seats, opposition gets 62 seats after legislative blitz - poll
The poll found that 83% of voters oppose the inclusion of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) parties in the coalition that is formed after the elections, while only 8% support it.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes unanimously, officially beginning election recess
"We are completing a four year term, we have passed nine budgets, hundreds of laws," said Coalition whip Ofir Katz ahead of the bill's passing.
'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.
