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Israel's Supreme Court orders renewed review on rape suspect's name publication

Israel's Supreme Court halts the publication of a rape suspect's name, sending the case back for further review, sparking debates on justice and privacy.

View of the empty courtroom at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 13, 2025.

IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stands at attention during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the Western Wall on April 20, 2026.

Former PM Bennett backs civil marriage, public transport on Shabbat in Israel

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett at a conference in Jerusalem, February 17, 2026; illustrative.

Op. Red Heart: Fallen soldier’s mother reveals son was killed in op. tied to Bibas rescue attempt

Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel, in Jerusalem, February 20, 2025

TIME names Netanyahu among 2026 Most Influential, calls his post-Oct. 7 comeback bigger than Trump

TIME editor-at-large Ian Bremmer wrote that the PM "once faced the political wasteland" after Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre, but has now engineered a "political comeback" that "may have exceeded Trump's."

APRIL 16, 2026ByJAMES GENN

Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

At least two of the toddlers were hospitalized in suspected food poisoning cases. The incidents occurred at two daycare centers operating under the same management, initial information shows.

APRIL 16, 2026ByAVIHAI CHIIM

ENTERING THE emergency room at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service

"Over the years, Ofer has been a partner in the journey. He acted with great professionalism and dedication, with full commitment and discretion," Prime Minister Netanyahu said about Golan.

APRIL 16, 2026ByIDAN KWELLER

Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Netanyahu says Israel to expand Lebanon buffer zone, continue strikes on Hezbollah

The buffer zone will also be stretched eastward, Netanyahu said, "So we can better help our Druze brothers in their time of need."

APRIL 15, 2026ByTZVI JASPER

Apple TV releases 'Unconditional' drama series trailer

The eight-episode thriller series is from Keshet International and stars Liraz Chamami (Bad Boy, Manayek) alongside newcomer Talia Lynne Ronn, and will have its premiere in Israel on Keshet 12.

APRIL 15, 2026ByHANNAH BROWN

'Only those who serve decide': Reservists Party launches campaign against haredi, Arab parties

The campaign serves as a reference to a 2019 campaign by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party that targeted journalists.

APRIL 15, 2026ByKESHET NEEV

The Reservists Party billboard against haredi and Arab parties, referencing a 2019 campaign by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling Likud party, which targeted journalists.