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Israel Police arrest eight suspected extremist vandals after graffiti sprayed on West Bank mosque

The graffiti also denounced KAN News journalists who wrote news reports, and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee who condemned West Bank extremist settler violence as "terrorism."

Israel Police officers operate against suspected extremist settler vandals who allegedly targeted a mosque near Nablus, West Bank, published September 1, 2026.
 Illustration of ISIS terrorists.

Yemeni anti-Houthi coalition kills Islamic State's chief spokesperson, state security service says

A United Airlines plane seen at Ben-Gurion Airport, August 14, 2025; illustrative.

United Airlines to resume San Francisco-Tel Aviv route, boasts of most business class seats offered

Fans take pictures with a Lego World Cup trophy as they attend a watch party for the France vs Spain FIFA World Cup Semifinal match at Rockefeller Center on July 14, 2026 in New York City.

Lego sales rise as World Cup products draw new customers, despite Iran war raising cost of plastics


Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

IDF Home Front Command updates application's alert system for clarity in emergency situations

The IDF Home Front Command revamped its mobile and smart TV alerts with color-coded warnings, dedicated sounds, and clearer instructions to help citizens respond faster in emergencies.

Israel's Home Front Command app; illustrative.

Israel assesses ICC will issue arrest warrants for five officials over Gaza war crime allegations

The ICC is expected to issue arrest warrants for Defense Minister Katz, Finance Minister Smotrich, National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, IDF Chief Zamir, and Southern Command Chief Yaniv Asor.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Smotrich says ICC ordered arrest warrant, orders evacuation of West Bank village Khan al-Ahmar

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announces plans to evacuate a West Bank village during a press briefing, following reports of potential ICC investigations into Israeli officials.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Ben-Gvir demands urgent action to expel illegal immigrants in southern Tel Aviv and beyond

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for urgent action to expel illegal immigrants from southern Tel Aviv, citing rising crime and security issues.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir speaks to the media outside the Supreme Court in Jerusalem, April 15, 2026.

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.

Humanitarian aid enters the Gaza Strip via the Kerem Shalom Crossing, November 17, 2025; illustrative.

Trump: '100% confident' Iran will stop enriching uranium, will hand over remaining stockpiles

Trump said that Iran has pledged to stop enriching uranium and is "100% confident" that they will comply, while stressing the US will never let Iran possess a nuclear bomb.

US President Donald Trump gestures while delivering remarks at the White House in Washington, May 11, 2026.

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.

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

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.

Arab students at a school in Beit Hanina, Jerusalem, January 17, 2023; illustrative.

IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat - report

The Army Radio report of the new factory comes after the IDF has come under heavy attack by FPV drones operated by Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

An IDF drone during a training exercise near the Syrian border, northern Golan Heights, June 26, 2025; illustrative.