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Times of Israel

Prosecutors inform prison chief Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations

AG, state attorney give 3-week deadline for hearing date; Yaakobi is suspected of squashing probe of top West Bank cop for obstructing investigations into settler violence The post Prosecutors inform prison chief Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Prosecutors inform prison chief Yaakobi of plans to indict him on ethics violations

Jerusalem Post

Israel's prison chief Kobi Yaakobi summoned for second hearing ahead of possible indictment

IPS Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi was summoned for a second hearing on suspicion of fraud, breach of trust, and obstruction of investigations. A pre-indictment hearing is underway.

8 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Israel's prison chief Kobi Yaakobi summoned for second hearing ahead of possible indictment

Haaretz

After probe, Justice Ministry says prison chief Kobi Yaakobi must face trial

The head of the Israel Prison Service is suspected of obstruction, fraud, and breach of trust for allegedly warning a police commander under investigation. Despite the pending indictment, he remains in command, with Ben-Gvir calling the case 'an attempt to destroy the right-wing government'

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Haaretz

After probe, Justice Ministry says prison chief Kobi Yaakobi must face trial

Haaretz

Police say suspicions against Netanyahu's chief of staff growing, appeal court lifting travel restrictions

The Israel Police have appealed a judge's decision to allow Tzachi Braverman to leave the country for his role as ambassador to Britain. According to the appeal, his departure would complicate further investigative actions

10 hours ago

Haaretz

Police say suspicions against Netanyahu's chief of staff growing, appeal court lifting travel restrictions

Haaretz

Ben-Gvir-ally prison chief hopes to take police powers – to the police chief's dismay

Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi and Police Commissioner Danny Levy's relationship has long deteriorated into an open rift, with Yaakobi's new push continually blocked by Levy. The prison service says the measure would assist the police, while Levy insists that only the police should operate ...

12 hours ago

Haaretz

Ben-Gvir-ally prison chief hopes to take police powers – to the police chief's dismay

Times of Israel

Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team's ouster

Irish and Israeli squads are drawn in same group for Nations League, with Ireland's soccer association acknowledging risk of forfeiture if it refuses to play against Israel The post Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team's ouster appeared first on The ...

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Ireland commits to play Israel in European soccer tourney after seeking Israeli team's ouster

Times of Israel

Woman shot dead in north, the 6th Arab Israeli homicide victim in the past day

Lebanon reports one killed in IDF strike after Israel says it targeted Hezbollah operative * Ben Gvir calls on only Muslim High Court justice to recuse himself from his case The post Woman shot dead in north, the 6th Arab Israeli homicide victim in the past day appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

2 hours ago

Woman shot dead in north, the 6th Arab Israeli homicide victim in the past day

Times of Israel

Check Point snaps up three Israeli startups to bolster its AI security arsenal

Cybersecurity giant says string of local acquisitions comes amid growing demand for protection against AI-driven cyber threats as businesses are rapidly adopting autonomous agents The post Check Point snaps up three Israeli startups to bolster its AI security arsenal appeared first on The Times of ...

7 hours ago

Check Point snaps up three Israeli startups to bolster its AI security arsenal

Jerusalem Post

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

The company is currently under the control of the Mexican firm Orbia, which has been in talks over the past year with various parties to sell its Netafim holdings to reduce its leverage.

2 days ago

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

Haaretz

'I moved here right after October 7. I always felt Israeli – not in a practical sense, but spiritually'

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: An American couple who followed their children's footsteps to Israel, and a young Israeli whose psychologist mother helped her navigate PTSD as a teen

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'I moved here right after October 7. I always felt Israeli – not in a practical sense, but spiritually'

algemeiner

Israeli Athletes Rack Up Medals, Make History at Worldwide Competitions in Ju-Jitsu, MMA, Windsurfing

Israeli athletes have been winning medals around the world this month in various international competitions while the Olympics are underway...

5 hours ago

Israeli Athletes Rack Up Medals, Make History at Worldwide Competitions in Ju-Jitsu, MMA, Windsurfing

Jerusalem Post

'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."

9 hours ago

'Best air defense system': Rafael chairman discusses Israel's preparedness for possible Iran attack

Haaretz

Israel approves Wizz Air base at Ben-Gurion Airport, but details still in the air

Transportation Minister Miri Regev secured approval for a Wizz Air hub, but no agreement has yet been reached on how many aircraft can stay overnight, or on a possible secondary base in southern Israel. Officials doubt an April start, and Israeli carriers warn the plan risks unfair competition

5 hours ago

Israel approves Wizz Air base at Ben-Gurion Airport, but details still in the air

Times of Israel

Florida anti-Israel GOP candidate James Fishback rants about 'goyslop.' What does it mean?

The 31-year-old outsider in the Republican gubernatorial primary is an admirer of antisemite Nick Fuentes - and is helping vault a hate-filled expression to prominence The post Florida anti-Israel GOP candidate James Fishback rants about 'goyslop.' What does it mean? appeared first on The Times of ...

6 hours ago

Florida anti-Israel GOP candidate James Fishback rants about 'goyslop.' What does it mean?

Jerusalem Post

Former Iranian empress shares message of support, hope for anti-regime protesters

“The sorrow of the mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, and friends of the victims and the injured of the recent events in Iran has been with me,” former Iranian empress Farah Pahlavi wrote on X.

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Former Iranian empress shares message of support, hope for anti-regime protesters

algemeiner

US Congressional Race in Illinois Features Showdown Between AIPAC and New Anti-Israel Group

The US congressional race for Illinois' 9th District is shaping up to become a battleground between the American Israel Public...

2 hours ago

US Congressional Race in Illinois Features Showdown Between AIPAC and New Anti-Israel Group

Times of Israel

US confirms pullout from al-Tanf base in Syria as government forces move in

CENTCOM says move is part of 'deliberate' transition, insists US military ready to respond to threats by Islamic State; American troops now mainly based at Qasrak base in Hasakeh The post US confirms pullout from al-Tanf base in Syria as government forces move in appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

6 hours ago

US confirms pullout from al-Tanf base in Syria as government forces move in

algemeiner

US Pulls Out of Strategic Syria Base and Hands It Over to Damascus

The US military said it completed a withdrawal from a strategic base in Syria on Thursday, handing it over to Syrian forces, in the latest sign...

6 hours ago

US Pulls Out of Strategic Syria Base and Hands It Over to Damascus