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IDF names soldier killed in friendly fire incident in West Bank

Military says Staff Sergeant Natan Fitoussi, 20, left his post in Tulkarm for a brief period and was mistaken for an intruder upon return; army slams publication of unconfirmed reports of soldier's death before family had been notified

Ynet , 08:33, 08.16.22

Truck crashes next to elephant enclosure in central Israel zoo

Head of Safari in Ramat Gan says truck belonging to contractor doing maintenance work at zoo started rolling down and crashed into tree; two women and Safari employee hurt in crash

Korin Elbaz Alush , 23:13, 08.15.22

Far-right lawmaker Ben Gvir to run solo, slams Religious Zionist Party

Otzma Yehudit leader declares faction will run separately after negotiations with alliance leader Bezalel Smotrich ran into a cul-de-sac; Smotrich implores Ben Gvir to return to negotiating table

Elisha Ben Kimon , 22:30, 08.15.22

Israelis charged with joining IS, planning terror attacks

Mohamad Agrabia and Abed al-Mahdi Jabarin, both 21 from Umm al Fahm, arrested by security forces, who say they practiced shooting and collected IS material, including pictures of beheadings; Bedouin man also arrested on similar charges

Lior El Hai , 15:16, 08.15.22

Israeli mayor of Bedouin town faces charges of polygamy

Head of Lakiya in the Negev also suspected of domestic violence, witness tampering and invasion of privacy; some 20% of Bedouin households are polygamous, according to government figures

Ilana Curiel , 13:49, 08.15.22

IDF says it neutralized a Hamas terror tunnel in Gaza

Military says attack tunnel was initially destroyed in 2021 but efforts were being made to rebuild it; tunnel stretched from Gaza City to Kibutz Alumim near the border with the Palestinian enclave

Ynet, Yoav Zitun , 13:01, 08.15.22

Iran says Rushdie and supporters to blame for attack

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani tells news briefing freedom of speech does not justify Rushdie's insults against religion in his writing; adds 'nobody has the right to accuse Iran in this regard'

Associated Press, Reuters , 11:47, 08.15.22

Palestinian killed by troops after attempted stabbing attack near Jerusalem

Border Police's undercover unit say they were conducting searches for illegal weapons in the village of Aqab near Jerusalem, when Muhammad al-Shaham tried to attack the troops with a knife; local residents hurl stones and objects at the force

Elisha Ben Kimon, Haim Goldich , 09:34, 08.15.22

Israeli strikes hit Iranian targets near Russia's Mediterranean bases

Syrian source says an Iranian base near the village of Abu Afsa, south of the port city, target of strike alongside an air defense and radar station nearby; Iran-backed Hezbollah also hit in northeastern outskirts of Damascus

Reuters , 08:01, 08.15.22

Israel marks 2-year anniversary since Abraham Accords ink

Agreement allows surge in security with UAE, Bahrain, paves way for normalization with Sudan and Morocco; recent poll by Washington Institute, however, shows public's reaction to Abraham Accords is negative in Bahrain and UAE

i24NEWS , 22:13, 08.14.22

Syria reports Israeli missile strike near port city of Tartus

State TV says missiles fired from Israeli aircraft were from direction of Lebanon, leaving 3 dead and 3 wounded; UK based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says attack aimed at several military sites where Iran affiliated militias are located

Liad Osmo , 22:05, 08.14.22

Eisenkot: Israel must pursue peace, ensure equality for all citizens

Former military chief speaks to reporters after joining National Unity alliance under former commander Benny Gantz; says Israel must prevent bi-national state, and no public figure under indictment must be allowed to run for elections

Sivan Hilai , 21:47, 08.14.22

Jerusalem shooter remanded in Jerusalem court

Amir Sidawi to remain in custory for next nine days and his brother for at least three days after turning himself in to Jerusalem police along with the weapon used to wound eight in a terror attack

Haim Goldich, Meir Turgeman, Kobi Nachshoni , 20:24, 08.14.22

Israel says unilateral overtures to Gazans showing positive results

COGAT claims unemployment down in Strip, a rise in border crossing and increased export of local produce to West Bank markets; cites Hamas decision to refrain from joining recent fighting as indication of success

Yoav Zitun , 20:09, 08.14.22

Former jailor at Gilboa Prison confronts inmate she says raped her

'You have been in my nightmares for seven years and I will be in yours," former IDF soldier says in confrontation facilitated by police, as part of investigation; source says woman found credible while her attorney says justice must come to prison officials involved as well

Liran Levy , 18:34, 08.14.22

Jerusalem shooter had a long history of violence, police records show

Amir Sidawi, who is believed to have acted alone in overnight Sunday's attack, was previously suspected of murder and served five years in prison for grievous bodily harm before receiving an administrative release in August 2020

Ynet reporters , 15:10, 08.14.22

'Bullet ripped the shirt but did not hurt me,' says 'miracle' survivor of Jerusalem attack

Father of Elazar Prover, 19, and Dubbi Prover, 16, says two boys suffered 'scratches' despite being hit by bullets and even managed to treat the seriously wounded at the bus parking lot near the Western Wall

Alexandra Lukash , 13:33, 08.14.22

Israel sees one of deadliest weeks on record with 19 road deaths

Critics lament underfunding for traffic police, poor working conditions for bus drivers and sidelining of important reforms after 365 Israelis killed on the road over the past year

Udi Etzion , 12:27, 08.14.22

Ex-IDF chief Eisenkot to join Gantz-Sa'ar alliance ahead of November polls

New three-way alliance, dubbed 'The State Camp,' vows to 'bring an end to the ongoing political crisis'; Lapid congratulates former army chief on joining politics, calling him 'a good, wise and valued person'

Moran Azulay, Ynet , 11:19, 08.14.22

Lapid: The attack on Salman Rushdie is an attack on our freedoms and values

PM condemns stabbing of novelist by Islamist assailant during New York lecture, pins blame for attack on Iran who had a bounty on Islam critic's head for decades

Itamar Eichner, news agencies , 10:37, 08.14.22

Palestinian turns himself in to police for deadly Jerusalem shooting

Amir Sidawi, 26-year-old East Jerusalem resident, arrives at police station by cab with gun supposedly used to carry out attack and knife, and handed over to Shin Bet; security service to probe whether shooter affiliated with terrorist elements

Haim Goldich, Meir Turgeman , 09:35, 08.14.22

At least 8 wounded in Jerusalem shooting attack

Security forces in pursuit of suspect seen fleeing on foot into nearby Silwan neighborhood; wounded taken to city hospitals, two in critical condition including a pregnant woman suffering from gunshots to abdomen

Associated Press, Ynet , 06:33, 08.14.22

Israeli families of 1972 Munich Olympics victims demand more compensation

Families spokesperson says they won't attend memorial ceremony next month in Germany until Berlin takes issue seriously; 'Palestinian terrorists can't be given more money than the victims,' one of the widows says

Reuters , 20:04, 08.12.22

Military court acquits West Bank Palestinian of terror charge

Moataz Bari on trial for intending to commit murder of Israelis in 2020 cooperates with investigators and explains his emotional distress and suicidal intent, caused by the death of his girlfriend; Judge says case is message to others to turn back from terror as dictated by Islam

Elisha Ben Kimon , 21:59, 08.11.22

At least 3 die when Jerusalem bus slams into pedestrians

Police probe whether driver exited bus without activating handbrake, vehicle slides down the road and collides with bus stop causing fatal injuries to 30-year old pregnant woman, 2-year old and 7-year old girls, all members of one family

Ynet , 21:36, 08.11.22

In Gaza, denial and doubt over misfiring rocket claims

Islamic Jihad and Hamas claim Israel responsible for deaths of civilians despite IDF footage it says shows rockets in failed launches as they fall on populated areas but say investigation ongoing

Reuters , 19:09, 08.11.22

Netanyahu diehards take top spots in Likud primaries, after all votes counted

Likud party members award candidates who express complete loyalty to the leader and slam Israel's legal establishment after Netanyahu's criminal indictment while long-serving senior members of the party were pushed down or out

Moran Azulay, Sivan Hilaie, Roee Rubinstein, i24NEWS , 18:39, 08.11.22

Two Israelis killed in England in hit-and-run incident, ministry says

Foreign Affairs Ministry says accident took place a number of days ago, but family did not seek consular assistance; victims named as 78-year-old Yoram Hirshfeld, and his daughter, 40-year-old Noga Hirshfeld

Itamar Eichner , 16:40, 08.11.22

Israel moves Islamic Jihad prisoner to hospital amid hunger strike

Khalil Awawdeh surpasses 160 days without eating in protest of his administrative detention without trial; lawyer says he has been using a wheelchair, showing signs of brain damage; Islamic Jihad threatens retaliation if prisoner dies

Ynet, Associated Press , 14:44, 08.11.22

Netanyahu's loyalists in the lead in Likud primaries, exit polls show

With over 90% of votes counted, former PM's trustees appear to secure top spots on faction's Knesset list ahead of November 1 elections; party veteran Yuli Edelstein set to be left out of Knesset in major upset

Moran Azulay , 11:06, 08.11.22

Immigration from Russia, Ukraine jumps amid conflict, data show

According to Central Bureau of Statistics, 31,066 people made Aliyah from both countries combined since Russian forces marched into ex-Soviet neighbor, topping pre-pandemic numbers

Yaron Druckman , 18:37, 08.10.22

Israeli police to probe death threats sent to Lapid on social media

Lahav 433 unit confirms a resident of the north is being investigated after warning that he will kill premier with a sniper rifle; since previous PMs were subject to similar threats, security around Lapid has been heightened

Liran Levi , 16:19, 08.10.22

Israeli teacher accused of molesting her special needs student

Court filings show teacher sent sexually explicit photos and love songs to her 14-year-old student, who suffers from a mental illness; correspondence presented to the judge shows the two shared an intimate relationship

Lior El-Hai , 15:35, 08.10.22

Hamas bans media reporting about Gazans killed by misfired rockets

In new rules, terror group orders Palestinians working with foreign outlets to blame Israel for escalation and 'protect the Palestinian narrative, rejecting the bias of foreigners to the Israeli one'

i24NEWS, Ynet , 15:25, 08.10.22

Russian embassy in Egypt condemns Lapid over Israel's operation in Gaza

Embassy says Lapid condemns Russia for alleged killing of civilians perpetrated by so-called 'Ukraine Nazis' but demonstrates 'complete disregard and contempt for the lives of Palestinians'

i24NEWS, Ynet , 13:52, 08.10.22

Likud holds primaries to elect candidates for Knesset

Some 140,000 registered Likud members in 110 voting sites to place 70 candidates in the party list after polling shows it is expected to win 35 Knesset seats; Netanyahu intervenes to block candidate with violent crime conviction as he seeks to appeal to liberal right vote

Moran Azulay , 09:48, 08.10.22

Chances of reviving Iran nuclear deal slim, Israeli officials say

Jerusalem estimates Iran will not settle for less than a significant improvement in conditions of agreement; Western sentiment toward potential return to pact shifting to Tehran's detriment

Itamar Eichner , 23:44, 08.09.22

Israeli Arab lawmaker calls Gaza flare-up 'terrorist act'

Joint List's Sami Abu Shehadeh says Palestinians in Gaza no different than Arab Israeli citizens, citing blood ties between both populations; rules out reunion with Ra'am despite claiming sector wants intra-Arab unity

Moran Azulay, Attila Somfalvi , 21:21, 08.09.22

IDF reveals Islamic Jihad tried to launch drone toward offshore gas rig

Unsuccessful launch of unmanned aircraft from Gaza prompts Israel to step up defensive measures to defend Tamar gas field off the coast of Ashkelon in country's south

i24NEWS , 20:37, 08.09.22

Israel Police release footage of tense West Bank counterterrorism raid

Video features nerve-racking moments IDF soldiers besieged Nablus home where Palestinian terror suspect Ibrahim al-Nablusi was hiding and ensuing broad-daylight firefight

Elisha Ben Kimon, Meir Turgeman , 20:08, 08.09.22

Israel Police hail Zili, elite unit K-9 dog killed in West Bank raid

Police chief eulogizes 'true four-legged warrior' who was killed in action by Palestinian terrorists; 'he was loved and a true professional, he will be missed by the whole unit,' PM says

Meir Turgeman , 17:59, 08.09.22

Hezbollah warns Israel over border dispute with Lebanon

Iran-backed terror group Hassan Nasrallah's remarks made amid U.S. efforts to resolve the ongoing maritime border dispute between Israel and Lebanon

Associated Press , 15:23, 08.09.22

Freed serial rapist sexually assaults 82-year-old Holocaust survivor

Israel Police say Adel Hayeb previously assaulted 14 women, and was released from prison 6 months ago after serving 8 ½ years for rape of 70-year-old victim

Ahiye Raved , 14:23, 08.09.22

Putin and Herzog discuss Jewish Agency closure in phone call

Herzog's office says call was made at request of Lapid, and focused of bi-literal ties and 'activities of Jewish Agency in Russia'; during call, Putin 'underscored commitment to Holocaust commemoration and fight against antisemitism'

Ynet, News agencies , 13:24, 08.09.22

UN envoy says only peace can end Israel-Palestinian violence

Following the ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad, Tor Wennesland calls for leaders of the warring sides to meet in the UN to 'strengthen diplomatic efforts,' stressing Israel's use of force 'must be proportionate'

Associated Press , 12:01, 08.09.22

U.S. judge weighs Ben & Jerry's claims against owner over Israeli business

District court judge says he is unconvinced by ice cream manufacturer's claims it's threatened by parent company Unilever over company's decision to reverse move to stop selling Ben & Jerry's products in settlements

Reuters , 09:35, 08.09.22

Israel security forces kill terror suspect after siege on Nablus home

After three-hour battle, Ibrahim al-Nablusi killed along with another man in shootout and his Nablus home destroyed by projectile; dozens reported injured in clashes with force; city governor announces strike as local hospital calls on residents to donate blood

Yoav Zitun , 08:41, 08.09.22

Lapid: Gaza operation gave Israel initiative and deterrence back

PM says all operation's goals achieved and 'Islamic Jihad's entire military high command' killed in fighting; Gantz sends stern warning to Iran, says Israel won't shy from carrying out preemptive attacks 'from Tehran to Khan Yunis'

Itamar Eichner , 21:17, 08.08.22

Ex-minister Litzman sentenced over Australia sex abuse case

Former health minister sentenced to probation and a fine as part of a plea bargain in which he admitted to abusing his authority to block extradition of alleged child abuser Malka Leifer

Gilad Cohen, Associated Press , 19:52, 08.08.22

Israel hopes Gaza ceasefire would help advance prisoner swap talks, official says

Defense officials believe latest military operation would improve Israel's position in negotiations to return captives, MIAs; Israel may issue more work permits for Gaza Palestinians as economic considerations take center stage in conflict

Yoav Zitun, Alexandra Lukash , 17:40, 08.08.22

Israel lifts all security curbs after Gaza flare-up

As 3 days of fighting come to an end, roads in communities near Gaza border reopen, with trains set to become operational later in the day; UN delegation enters Gaza to ensure ceasefire holds; 'We remain on high alert,' says IDF spokesperson

Yoav Zitun, Roy Rubinstein , 11:59, 08.08.22

55 hours, 1,000 rockets, 170 targets: Israel's campaign in Gaza by the numbers

Brig. Gen. Ran Kochav said some 200 rockets land inside Strip, killing 15 uninvolved civilians; says 11 innocent people were killed by IDF strikes, including wives of senior PIJ commanders

Yoav Zitun , 10:24, 08.08.22

IDF demolishes homes of terrorists who carried out Elad attack

Forces enter northern West Bank village of Rumana near Jenin late on Sunday to demolish homes of As’ad Alrafa’ani and Sabhi Abu Shakir who kill 3, wound 4 in Haredi city; assailants say attack their own initiative and not affiliated to terror organization

Yoav Zitun , 09:32, 08.08.22

IDF releases footage of Gaza strike being called off over civilians

Video shows troops postpone attack on Islamic Jihad's southern command chief to save the lives of uninvolved Gazans, with soldiers overheard saying, 'children were identified on site of the attack'

Yoav Zitun , 00:18, 08.08.22

Tense hours ahead as truce between Israel and Islamic Jihad goes into effect

Eight minutes after truce kicks in at 11:30pm, Islamic Jihad militants launch rockets at Sderot and other communities near the Gaza border; IDF carries out massive raid in the Strip minutes before ceasefire in response to earlier rocket fire

Eyal Arbid, Itamar Eichner , 23:31, 08.07.22

Palestinian worker hurt by Gaza rocket at Ashkelon factory

Rocket barrage by Islamic Jihad leaves worker from Hebron lightly wounded, while in Sderot, family escapes unharmed after a rocket landed in their yard; another projectile falls on residential street

Meir Turgeman, Matan Tzuri , 20:47, 08.07.22

Palestinians fire over 50 rockets in pre-ceasefire salvo, including on Tel Aviv

Ahead of truce that was supposed to be in effect at 8pm, Gaza militants intensify fire, targeting center of the country, while IDF strikes rocket launching cells in Gaza; Lapid says Israeli offensive objectives met and operation winding down

Ynet , 19:57, 08.07.22

Ukraine envoy to Israel expresses support over Gaza operation

Yevhen Korniichuk writes on Twitter that after his own country was attacked by neighboring Russia, he now feels sympathy with Israelis caught under fire; Russian Foreign Ministry claims violence result of Israeli attack, calls for 'all parties' to show restraint

Itamar Eichner , 17:42, 08.07.22

Leeds grad sues after university fails her for not criticizing Israel in essay

Following an appeal and an external review, the university regraded and passed Danielle Greyman’s essay after more than a year, preventing her from starting her master’s degree

The Media Line , 16:11, 08.07.22

Palestinians say Egypt-mediated Gaza truce with Israel to begin at 8pm

Egypt proposes truce from 10pm, saying Israel agreed to proposal; Gaza militants continue to launch barrages of rockets into Israel, reaching as far as Rishon Lezion; Be'er Sheva also targeted in first since fighting began

Itamar Eichner, Matan Tzuri, Liad Osmo, Yoav Zitun, Reuters , 16:10, 08.07.22