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Death penalty bill could turn terrorists into heroes - opinion

Executions won’t stop terror; they could glorify killers and spark more attacks against Israel.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends a faction meeting at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, November 17, 2025
Israeli politician Itamar Ben-Gvir walks inside the Knesset, on the day US President Donald Trump delivers remarks, in Jerusalem, October 13, 2025.

Moral, legal issues with Israel’s terrorist death penalty - opinion

Israel Police take a woman in for questioning.

'I don’t care about optics': Inside United Hatzalah’s Jerusalem daycare disaster response

An illustrative image of Palestinian and Israeli flags behind barbed wire.

Why Washington’s Gaza strategy ignores the facts on the ground - opinion


Nationwide hostage protests: 39 arrested, drivers attack demonstrators

In Jerusalem, protesters blocking the tunnel opening to Highway 16 were sprayed with a water cannon by police to try to clear out the road for traffic.

Israelis block road 1 near Latrun, while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

Petah Tikvah resident indicted for excessive cannabis possession

The indictment filed against Or Levy stated that he was in possession of approximately 30 kilograms of cannabis, divided into bags and packaging boxes. 

Workers working at a cannabis farm in central Israel, on December 4, 2024.

Shattering decades-old records: Israel braces for extended heatwave

The heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with interior regions, including the Jordan Valley and the Sea of Galilee area, forecast to approach 50°C.

People enjoy at the beach in Tel Aviv, August 9, 2025.

'A little humility wouldn't hurt': Katz defends control over senior IDF appointments

Katz clarified that he would continue to accompany and guide the IDF and security establishment with close supervision.

Defense Minister Israel Katz on a tour in the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

Defense minister, IDF chief rift over IDF reshuffle, Ron Dermer seeking retirement per reports

'Post' speaks with US-Hamas mediator • Macron slams Netanyahu's Gaza plan • Israel, US oppose UNIFIL renewal

 Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

IDF soldier killed in car accident in southern Israel

The soldier's family has been notified of the death. An investigation into the incident has been opened by Israel Police and military police.

 IDF soldier operates in the West Bank, September 30, 2024.

Sirens sound in Nirim, Ein Hashlosha, Israel rallies after Hamas video of starved hostage

Hamas terrorists surrender to Givati troops in northern Gaza • Witkoff tells hostage families talks to shift to comprehensive deal

Israeli hostage Evyatar David as he appears in a Hamas propaganda video, August 2, 2025.

Jerusalem Biblical Zoo employee succumbs to wounds sustained in leopard attack

The employee sustained severe injuries to the neck and upper body, and was declared dead after prolonged resuscitation efforts at Hadassah-University Medical Center.

Uriel Nuri, employee of The Jerusalem Biblical Zoo

Yoseph Haddad's lawyers refute gun fired during road rage, claim self-defense, racist assault

According to Israel Police, "a report was received about a brawl between drivers on a road in Jaffa, during which sounds of gunfire were heard—no injuries were reported."

 YOSEPH HADDAD is an Arab-Israeli advocacy activist and CEO of the Together Vouch for Each Other organization.

Hamas, ISIS and Al-Qaeda: Indictment filed against alleged terror-supporter in northern Israel

The suspect was reported to police after his social media account posted a statement from Hamas spokesperson Abu Obeida.

Police find items indicating terror support at the home of a resident of Tuba-Zangaria.