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Court unanimously rules state must allow for visits, doesn't give timeframe; government has justified ban by comparing conditions of Israeli hostages in Gaza, though none remain The post High Court annuls government ban on Red Cross visits for Palestinian security prisoners appeared first on The ...

It's questionable whether Israel can file a defamation suit against the New York Times over claims of sexual abuse in prisons, or if it should, given the risk of what could come out in court The post Israel vowed to sue over NYT’s abuse allegations. There’s no evidence it has, or will...

Police say East Jerusalem resident Rand Halawani, 20, nabbed alongside unnamed 18-year-old; ex-national player also arrested Tuesday along with 3 other young women in West Bank The post Detention extended for Palestinian women’s soccer player arrested for ‘throwing objects’ appe...

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to serve two-year terms on council beginning in January, replacing Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Denmark and Greece The post Germany misses out as five new countries elected as UN Security Council members appeared first on The Times of...

"Making Markets" initiative aims to close the gender gap in Israeli finance through direct industry exposure and confidence-building The post New program brings capital market access to Reichman University’s female students appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Baruch, who is moving with his family to Israel due to surging antisemitism in UK, also tells British TV that he has been repeatedly harassed in public for wearing a kippah The post British Jewish doctor says colleagues told him they’d let Israeli patient die appeared first on The Times of ...

Amid wave of mass layoffs, Finance Ministry officials meet with tech reps, insist that government won't directly intervene to stabilize currency and instead look to limit damage The post Smotrich instructs ministry to build task force to help tech firms with shekel surge appeared first on The Tim...

Manuela Dviri led the call for Israel to leave its northern neighbor after her son Yoni was killed in 1998. Today, as the military strengthens its foothold there, she doubles down The post 28 years after her son fell serving in Lebanon, activist mother slams IDF’s return appeared first on T...

Michael Rabello wins 60-57 after vote rerun triggered by claims Likud MKs were told to film ballots to prove loyalty; opposition vows High Court petition to overturn contested election The post Netanyahu forces through election of his lawyer as state comptroller amid tainted vote appeared first o...

PM insists he and Trump have 'great relationship,' both agree that Hezbollah must be disarmed; also says Iran 'playing with fire' with attacks on Gulf, Israel 'ready' for fight The post Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says he and US leader agree on the ‘main things’ appeared first...

'Now we feel like we have a home again,' says Jewish Democrat after measure calling to 'prosecute' and 'vet' those who 'may have participated in or enabled genocide' is narrowly defeated The post North Carolina Dems reject Gaza genocide resolution after campaign by Jewish caucus appeared first on...

Egypt-born US veteran Adam Hamawy wins by some 12 points despite scrutiny over ties to 'Blind Sheikh' terror convict; expected to serve in Congress after November's statewide vote The post Former Gaza surgeon and staunch Israel critic wins NJ Democratic US House primary appeared first on The Time...

Medics say 4-month-old taken to hospital with signs of serious heatstroke after residents of Kfar Chabad noticed an unconscious child left in a car for an extended period The post Baby in critical condition after being left in hot car in central Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Yaakov Katz speaks with Dr. Seth Frantzman about Israel's endgame in Lebanon, the risk of a prolonged military presence, and how drone warfare is changing the battlefield. The post Back to Beaufort? Israel’s Lebanon dilemma. appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Scott Wiener and Connie Chan, who was endorsed by current seat holder Nancy Pelosi, to face off in November, after a former AOC aide backed by anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker falls short The post ‘Lefty Jew’ who accused Israel of genocide advances in San Francisco congressional prima...

Smotrich says construction of the homes in West Bank 'solidifies our hold on the territory'; Abbas urges US to stop Israeli 'madness' The post Over 2,100 West Bank settlement housing units advance in planning process appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Renewed rocket and drone fire has exposed limits of Israel's battlefield gains -- but with Trump blocking escalation and Lebanon unable to disarm the terror group, there's no straightforward path ahead The post Between Beaufort and Beirut, Israel faces narrowing options against Hezbollah appeared...

Using Google is increasingly unsatisfactory. And its AI tool is utterly unreliable. 'You asked me earlier if there is any point in asking me stuff,' it confided to me this week. 'After what I just did — lying to you immediately after apologizing for lying — the answer is a definitive no' The post...

What's needed is a civil version of "What the fuck are you doing?" -- not from Trump to Netanyahu but from Netanyahu to Trump. To be followed by a joint, intimate, constructive effort by two vital allies to assess where and why this war has so signally failed, avoid exacerbating the failure with ...

Prosecutors tell court that Johannes Natland was recruited by an organization called the Foxtrot Network, target of plot is unknown The post Norwegian teen who planned UK murder was recruited by Iran-linked Swedish crime group appeared first on The Times of Israel .

In interview, US president says he was ‘perturbed’ by ‘constant fighting with Lebanon,’ but he likes Israeli leader; asserts he would like to meet Iran's new supreme leader The post Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’ during their recent phone call appeared first on The Times of Isra...

Israir plane denied permission to touch down in Ljubljana due to government's opposition to Israel; Foreign Ministry pans 'unacceptable' incident and anticipates better ties with incoming PM The post Slovenia turns away Israeli passenger jet, forcing it to land in neighboring Croatia appeared fir...

Suspected Hezbollah drone shot down over Kiryat Shmona, morning after Home Front Command eases restrictions The post IDF strike reported near Beirut, sirens blare in north after peace talks in DC appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Political correspondent Ariela Karmel discusses overnight Knesset vote on controversial bills, further delays on aid for the north, and coalition thuggery in discussion on settler violence The post Daily Briefing June 3: Coalition MKs boast on X after screaming at Arab lawmakers appeared first on...

Join us in making a direct impact. Your donation provides vital care, rehabilitation, and hope for our injured heroes. The post Our wounded soldiers need you. Help them heal today. appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Several injured and severe damage reported as fresh missile exchanges in the Gulf test ceasefire and efforts to read a long-term deal The post 1 killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwaiti airport; flights suspended appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Police are investigating Tuesday morning attack believed to be latest in a string of assaults on local Jewish community The post Jewish apartment building in London’s Golders Green targeted in suspected arson, no injuries appeared first on The Times of Israel .

16-year-old had been on the run since the attack last month; police say they won't tolerate 'any displays of violence' against people or animals The post Police arrest settler teen suspected of clubbing dog during West Bank raid appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Crews raise concerns over flying close to airstrikes, penalties for reporting safety incidents, documents show; airline says flights based on risk assessments with government, aviation authority The post Lebanon launches safety audit of Middle East Airlines as pilots point to wartime danger appea...

Lizzi Heydemann thanks pontiff, who called for release of hostages while denouncing Israel's campaign, for 'holding the humanity of Israelis and Palestinians in the same breath' The post Gifting Pope Leo a White Sox kippa, Chicago rabbi thanks him for words on Gaza war appeared first on The Times...

Protesters chant 'Ivanka, go home' as they demand government block project allegedly linked to US president's son-in-law The post Thousands protest in Albania against Jared Kushner-linked resort project appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Three other exchanges sanctioned in addition to Nobitex, which a Reuters report found played a key role in facilitating financial transactions for the IRGC and Iranian central bank The post US blacklists Iran’s largest crypto exchange for helping Islamic Republic skirt sanctions appeared fi...

Netanyahu vows 'people will flock to the north' and that solution will be found to counter Hezbollah drone threat, after showing up late for meeting no northern mayors were invited to The post PM announces $4.5 billion for war-battered north at ‘special meeting’ few ministers attend a...

CENTCOM says projectiles fired at Kuwait broke apart or fell short while those shot at Bahrain were downed, confirms hitting Qeshm Island * US touts ‘progress’ after latest Israel-Lebanon talks, says another meeting to be held Wednesday The post Iran fires missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain after US str...

'We have a plan — it doesn’t call for that,' top US diplomat tells Congress, in apparent criticism of PM's vow to expand Israeli control over Strip The post Rubio says Netanyahu’s pledge to seize 70% of Gaza contradicts Trump plan appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Announcements by Asaib Ahl al-Haq and Imam Ali Brigades come as Iraq's recently-elected PM has made establishment of state monopoly on arms a key focus, facing pressure from US The post Powerful Iran-backed militias claim they’ll start handing in weapons to Iraqi authorities appeared first ...

Visiting Barakah facility, UN nuclear chief Grossi says attackers 'knew exactly what they were doing,' adds 'this is of extreme gravity'; UAE has blamed Iraqi militias for the attack The post IAEA offers UAE support after recent ‘carefully targeted’ drone attack on nuclear plant appea...

Brig. Gen. Yisrael Shomer, chief of Operations Division, requests to step down; role of military secretary to prime minister also vacant after Roman Gofman becomes Mossad director The post Senior IDF officer retires from military after being questioned for ‘moral offenses’ appeared fi...

Smaller event with heightened security will be do-over for the April 24 White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was cut short by gunfire at a security checkpoint outside venue The post Trump to attend new White House press gala on July 24 after shooting appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered by Sikh man who falsely accused him of racial abuse, spurring far-right figures to take an interest in the case and sparking anti-police protests The post ‘I can’t breathe’: outrage, violent far-right protests after UK police handcuff dying student ...

Youssef Ayesh Awad Ramadan among those who took Ohel, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen and Or Levy from a roadside bomb shelter after killing others seeking shelter The post Alon Ohel rejoices as IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took him and friends hostage on Oct. 7 appeared first on The Times of ...

PM said to fear Washington will severely restrict Israel's freedom of action against Hezbollah; at least 4 said killed in strikes on southern Lebanon; Reservist, 3 soldiers hurt in drone strike The post Fresh Israel-Lebanon talks begin in DC, as IDF eases restrictions in northern Israel appeared ...

Legislation to create new authority under the Heritage Ministry, opposed by IDF and many archaeologists, was pitched by sponsors as a step toward annexation The post Netanyahu said to halt progress of controversial West Bank and Gaza antiquities bill appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Law passed last month established system for public, broadcast trials to include potential genocide charges, possible death penalty; allocation is half of low-end estimate for cost The post Israel allocates $350 million for special military tribunal to try Oct. 7 terrorists appeared first on The ...

'Are we back in the 1930s?' asks Israeli consul general, sharing message sent by Hotel zum Hirschen in Lam, Bavaria; booking site removes hotel from listings after complaint filed The post ‘Sorry, there are no Jews allowed’: Israelis denied booking at German hotel appeared first on Th...

US diplomat tells Congress Iran must fully reopen Hormuz, sanctions relief will be contingent on nuclear concessions, also reports that Khamenei appears more involved in process The post Rubio says Iran opening up on nuclear issue, as Trump insists talks ‘continuous’ appeared first on...

In a week in which the country marks the fallen in the first Lebanon War and announces the recapture of Beaufort Castle, the journalist and author draws on the past to understand the present The post Matti Friedman: As Israel plays king of the castle in Lebanon, what’s its endgame? appeared...

Internal polls have reportedly raised concerns that primaries could elevate candidates popular with the base but less appealing to moderate right-wing voters The post Likud to hold primaries for its electoral slate by July 28; Netanyahu guaranteed top spot appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Tourists Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been held on espionage charges since January 2025; family say they weren't allowed to attend their own appeal hearing The post British couple held in Iran lose appeal against 10-year prison sentence appeared first on The Times of Israel .

Unnamed official says delegations to include transport ministry team for trade talks; would be first official visit to UAE since war started, though PM has said he secretly went The post Israel to send 2 delegations to UAE next week as ties strengthen amid Iran war appeared first on The Times of ...