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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door
Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study
Families protest after four Border Police soldiers disciplined for having barbecue on Shabbat
MK Fogel deletes X post mocking Trump at Ben-Gvir's request, says he wanted 'to be heard'
The post remained online for over an hour and gained traction on American platforms, reaching roughly half a million views.
Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu
Among the newly included locations are Caesarea, where members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family reside, as well as Arad, Rosh Pinna, and a series of communities in the Upper Galilee.
Two men indicted in Tel Aviv for illegal firearms, carjacking tools possession
The police conducted an independent investigation separate from the prosecution, uncovering "early and deliberate preparation for criminal activity, using a variety of means."
Beersheba court sentences two caregivers for abuse of toddlers in daycare
Two caregivers in Beersheba were sentenced to prison after being convicted of repeatedly abusing toddlers, with the court stressing the betrayal of trust and lasting harm to the children.
Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record
Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.
High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran
The two brothers were charged last month with transferring mostly false, AI-generated information to Iranians in exchange for tens of thousands of shekels.
