Supersizing in the Shomron: Israeli locals split over massive settlement expansion plans
A historic Roof Agreement could reshape the Karnei Shomron into a regional hub, yet locals warn the ambitious growth may put a heavy strain on infrastructure.
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Grapevine: Commemorating a Chabad giant
IDF intercepts drones smuggling weapons through western border
IDF soldiers accused of stealing 250 goats from Syria - N12
Education Ministry mulls mandatory display of PM's photo in classrooms
The Education Ministry considers a new policy requiring portraits of government officials in classrooms, sparking debate amid rising political tensions.
Bar-Ilan University to confer honorary doctorate to Witkoff over hostages' release, peace efforts
The announcement of Witkoff’s Doctor of Philosophy Honoris Causa Bar-Ilan title came as a recognition of the politician's work over the ceasefire in Gaza and the hostages' return to Israel.
Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview
"When I fight like myself, freely, and without trying to entertain someone or try to hype the crowd up and do all this nonsense, I’m the best version of myself," Smotritsky says.
'Pillar of the community': Mourning loss of lone soldier Joshua Boone, family pushes for IDF burial
Since Boone’s death was just over two weeks after his reserve service officially ended, the Defense Ministry does not recognize him as a fallen soldier under existing criteria.
IDF kills two terrorists at Rafah Crossing under cover of severe weather
The remaining four terrorists returned IDF fire, and it is not clear whether they were hit or managed to escape.
Jerusalem man hit by light rail driver in training as storm causes widespread traffic accidents
A man in his 50s was evacuated to Hadassah-University Medical Center in serious condition after he was hit by the Jerusalem light rail hear the Shuafat light rail station.
UN says Gaza hunger crisis over, int'l media quietly ignores - analysis
One might think that international media would jump for joy at the news that the Gazan people are having their nutritional needs met, over two years into the war.
Israel to 'immediately sever ties' with three UN agencies, international organizations, Sa'ar says
Gideon Sa'ar ordered the immediate severing of contact with UN Alliance of Civilizations, UN Energy, and Global Forum on Migration, accusing them of inefficiency and bias against Israel.
Court sentences Ronel Fisher to community service, citing severe investigative failures
Ronel Fisherwas convicted as part of a plea deal on charges including attempted mediation of bribery, receiving property obtained through crime, and obstruction of justice.
Economy Minister Barkat sues Channel 12 for NIS 12m. in largest libel lawsuit ever filed in Israel
Nir Barkat files Israel's largest libel lawsuit against Channel 12, accusing them of false claims following a broadcast of an investigation by journalist Omri Maniv.
