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Meitar Law Firm honors ex-hostage Omri Miran in symbolic Ramat Gan poster removing ceremony
Israel to establish special tribunal to prosecute Hamas Nukhba terrorists for Oct. 7 massacre - KAN
'It is good to be home': Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal thanks Israelis for support upon return
Haaretz dismisses Chaim Levinson for taking NIS 200,000 from Qatargate suspect
Between 2019 and 2024, Surlik Einhorn’s company Perception transferred the money to a company that Levinson owned, the Israeli daily paper reported.
US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.
Pro-Palestinian Wicked fans slam special after plans to show Wicked: One Wonderful Night in Israel
Wicked: One Wonderful Night is set to air in Israel on both Hot and Yes in early November.
Who was Amiram Cooper, one of Kibbutz Nir Oz's founders murdered in Hamas captivity? - explainer
One of the founders of Kibbutz Nir Oz, Amiram Cooper, was a poet born in Haifa before the founding of the modern State of Israel. His remains were brought back from Gaza.
Who was Gaza hostage Sahar Baruch, killed during failed IDF rescue mission? - explainer
Baruch, a talented chess player and anime fan, lived in Kibbutz Be’eri and had just returned from his big trip to South America before the October 7 massacre.
Hamas given 24 hours to withdraw from IDF's Yellow Line in Gaza, US officials tell 'Post'
"That 24-hour window expired at 8 p.m. local time, at which point Israel will enforce the ceasefire and engage Hamas targets behind the yellow line," the source stated.
Israel begins construction of upgraded security barrier on Jordan border
Israel has begun construction on the first two sections of an upgraded security barrier along its border with Jordan, a key part of a $1.7B project to strengthen the border against emerging threats.
World Zionist Congress passes key resolutions, while E1 settlements project lead to walkouts
Subjects as antisemitism and education receive overwhelming support, while more controversial matters, such as the rejection of settlement building, saw a mass walkout in the WZC.
‘How long will the hypocrisy continue?’: Israeli opposition slams haredi Jerusalem protests
Israeli politicians slammed the Netanyahu government and the haredi "Million Man March" in Jerusalem on Thursday.
Israeli security cabinet meets to discuss Hezbollah's strengthening
"This is a significant discussion in light of Hezbollah's actions on the ground," an Israeli official said.
