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IDF, police arrest Israeli civilian suspected of settler attack that injured teen

Footage shows 14-year-old boy beaten, pepper-sprayed in West Bank village of Jalud; police also arrest 2 more linked to major settler attack last month that injured dozens The post IDF, police arrest Israeli civilian suspected of settler attack that injured teen appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

IDF, police arrest Israeli civilian suspected of settler attack that injured teen

Times of Israel

IDF chief slams ‘unethical' conduct by soldiers; cites smashing of Jesus statue, inciteful insignia

Zamir says discipline eroded in recent wars, warns 'IDF must not compromise our values’; also raises alleged looting, social media misdeeds; promises 'no exclusion of women' The post IDF chief slams ‘unethical' conduct by soldiers; cites smashing of Jesus statue, inciteful insignia appeared first ...

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Times of Israel

IDF chief slams ‘unethical' conduct by soldiers; cites smashing of Jesus statue, inciteful insignia

Times of Israel

Fatal Hezbollah attack exposes gaps in IDF preparedness for first-person view drones

No proper defense exists yet for explosive drones guided by fiber optic cable, which can't be jammed electronically; Israel only began looking into solutions during current war The post Fatal Hezbollah attack exposes gaps in IDF preparedness for first-person view drones appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

Fatal Hezbollah attack exposes gaps in IDF preparedness for first-person view drones

Jerusalem Post

'We won't stand for this': IDF chief condemns soldiers who stole property in Lebanon

Discussing the issue of female recruits, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir added that there will be "no gender exclusion" in the military.

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Jerusalem Post

'We won't stand for this': IDF chief condemns soldiers who stole property in Lebanon

Haaretz

A moral stain: IDF chief can no longer turn a blind eye to army's dire discipline problems

In a speech delivered to senior officers, the chief of staff focused on looting in Lebanon, which he described as 'a moral stain on the entire army,' the destruction of a statue of Jesus and soldiers wearing patches with political messages. He promised that he would enforce a series of measures to combat ...

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Haaretz

A moral stain: IDF chief can no longer turn a blind eye to army's dire discipline problems

Haaretz

Probe shows how IDF failed to reach Gaza border kibbutz in October 7 attack

Roughly 100 Hamas gunmen overran Kibbutz Holit within minutes of the Oct. 7 attack, while nearby IDF battalions did not enter for hours. The probe cites a collapse in command and a 'professional mistake' in decision-making

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Haaretz

Probe shows how IDF failed to reach Gaza border kibbutz in October 7 attack

Haaretz

IDF says it carried out over 20 attacks in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah

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Haaretz

IDF says it carried out over 20 attacks in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah

Times of Israel

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy after month's 2nd incident involving 'stolen' grain ship

Kiev says it 'reserves right to deploy full suite of diplomatic and international legal responses' if if Israel does not reject latest cargo from Russian-occupied lands The post Ukraine summons Israeli envoy after month's 2nd incident involving 'stolen' grain ship appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Ukraine summons Israeli envoy after month's 2nd incident involving 'stolen' grain ship

Jerusalem Post

The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review

The series co-creators are two of the biggest names in the Israeli television industry, Adam Bizanski (Magpie) and Dana Idisis (On the Spectrum), and it was written by Bizanski.

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The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review

Jerusalem Post

Rabbinate accused of defying court as Israeli women left waiting for exams

Rabbi Seth Farber, the founder and head of ITIM, said the women had been left waiting for hours and that the organization was trying to get them food for lunch.

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Rabbinate accused of defying court as Israeli women left waiting for exams

Jerusalem Post

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

A Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters earlier that Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows the vessel, Panormitis, to dock in the northern Israeli city.

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Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

Haaretz

For Israeli parents, family time shrinks as quality of life slips

In the OECD, Israelis toil the second most hours a week but receive very little public investment in their children, according to the Berl Katznelson Center's Family Policy Index. The war has only made it worse

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For Israeli parents, family time shrinks as quality of life slips

Haaretz

Eisenkot calls on Israeli opposition leaders to meet, excluding Arab parties

Omitting former party partner Benny Gantz and all Arab parties, the ex-IDF chief urged opposition leaders Bennett, Lapid, Lieberman and Golan to meet to coordinate efforts to 'ensure victory through Zionist and patriotic votes'

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Eisenkot calls on Israeli opposition leaders to meet, excluding Arab parties

Times of Israel

Poll shows new Lapid-Bennett union edging out Likud as largest party

Channel 12 survey says Jewish-majority opposition parties led by Bennett would win 60 seats, with PM's coalition at 50, Arab parties at 10; marks no change from last week's polling The post Poll shows new Lapid-Bennett union edging out Likud as largest party appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Poll shows new Lapid-Bennett union edging out Likud as largest party

Haaretz

First polls after Bennett-Lapid merger show no majority for anti-Netanyahu bloc without Arab parties

Surveys by Israel's three main news outlets put the bloc aiming to oust the prime minister at 60, 58 and 52 seats, as former-PM Bennett emphasizes that the alliance will rely exclusively on 'Zionist' parties

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First polls after Bennett-Lapid merger show no majority for anti-Netanyahu bloc without Arab parties

Haaretz

The problem with Naftali Bennett

It's tempting to embrace unity and believe in the Bennett-Lapid merger, but, as proven time and time again, Jewish nationalism and dreams of a Greater Israel cannot be reconciled with liberal democratic values

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The problem with Naftali Bennett

Haaretz

A short history of the Bennett-Lapid political bromance

The two first joined forces in 2013 under Netanyahu's government and, eight years later, ousted him from power. Lapid has repeatedly stepped aside in the race for PM to help build alliances aimed at unseating Netanyahu

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A short history of the Bennett-Lapid political bromance

Haaretz

No Palestinian state, 'Zionist'-only coalition: where Bennett stands on Israel's major issues

Former PMs Bennett and Lapid reunite on a joint list for 2026 election, aiming to unseat Netanyahu. From settler violence to LGBTQ marriage, Bennett in 2026 strikes a markedly different tone from his early political years

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No Palestinian state, 'Zionist'-only coalition: where Bennett stands on Israel's major issues

Times of Israel

5 Palestine Action members appear in German court on charges of smashing Elbit site

Prosecutors at hearing in high-security court say anti-Israel activists shouted pro-Palestinian slogans as they vandalized Ulm office of Israeli defense firm The post 5 Palestine Action members appear in German court on charges of smashing Elbit site appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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5 Palestine Action members appear in German court on charges of smashing Elbit site

Times of Israel

Court doesn't order state inquiry into Oct. 7, gives government 2 months to decide on probe

Bereaved families decry 'slap in the face' after judges chide government for failure to probe onslaught, but say another 'suitable framework' could be found The post Court doesn't order state inquiry into Oct. 7, gives government 2 months to decide on probe appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Court doesn't order state inquiry into Oct. 7, gives government 2 months to decide on probe

Jerusalem Post

A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case

The filing, submitted on behalf of the legal advisory system and the Courts Administration, comes ahead of a hearing scheduled for Sunday on Levin’s refusal to convene the committee.

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A-G: Levin’s partial plan to convene judge selection panel does not end High Court case

Haaretz

Israel's top court extends deadline for Netanyahu gov't to form Oct. 7 probe

Justices called the current situation 'unacceptable,' giving the government a July 1 deadline to present a framework for a proper investigation into the October 7, 2023 attacks amid reluctance to intervene ahead of Israel's general elections, slated for October 2026

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Israel's top court extends deadline for Netanyahu gov't to form Oct. 7 probe

Times of Israel

Iran among dozens selected for vice presidency post at UN non-proliferation confab

US envoy tells conference that Tehran's selection an 'affront' to the NPT given that the Islamic Republic has 'long demonstrated its contempt for non-proliferation commitments' The post Iran among dozens selected for vice presidency post at UN non-proliferation confab appeared first on The Times of ...

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Iran among dozens selected for vice presidency post at UN non-proliferation confab

Jerusalem Post

Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl

Iran’s economy cannot withstand more than six to eight weeks of naval blockade, according to the report presented to the Security Council. The US blockade has now been in place for two weeks.

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Popular protests may be inevitable, warns Iran's Supreme National Security Council - Iran Intl

Jerusalem Post

Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says

Merz also said he did not see what exit strategy the US was pursuing in the Iran war - comments that underlined deep divisions between Washington and its European NATO allies.

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Iran's leadership is humiliating the United States, Germany's Merz says

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Mediators Still Seek to Bridge US, Iran Gaps Despite No Face-to-Face Talks

Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the absence of face-to-face diplomacy after President Donald Trump...

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Mediators Still Seek to Bridge US, Iran Gaps Despite No Face-to-Face Talks

Jerusalem Post

Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

The Otzma Yehudit party, known for its far-right stance, has recently polled at around eight seats, making it a key player in Netanyahu’s coalition.

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Ben-Gvir appoints former Netanyahu adviser as Otzma Yehudit campaign strategist

Haaretz

Netanyahu limits mass pilgrimage in northern Israel, citing fragile Hezbollah cease-fire

Netanyahu's statement comes a week before the annual Mount Meron celebrations near the Lebanese border. The statement cites concerns over a potential 'mass casualty event because of the fragility of the cease-fire with Lebanon'

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Netanyahu limits mass pilgrimage in northern Israel, citing fragile Hezbollah cease-fire

Haaretz

Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony, set to resume after two-month pause, canceled again

Netanyahu is nearing the end of cross-examination in Case 4000 as court hearings have repeatedly been scaled back due to his wartime duties as prime minister. The delays come amid renewed calls for a pardon and pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump

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Netanyahu's corruption trial testimony, set to resume after two-month pause, canceled again