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Israel set to approve funding plan for 61 West Bank settlements - report
Axios's Barak Ravid reported on X/Twitter that the proposal is scheduled to be brought before the cabinet for approval. Additional details about the plan were not immediately available.
Yesh Atid files petition against 'corrupt' state comptroller vote
Lahav 433 to question government ministry director, two senior officials over fraud, police say
Ashdod Port company reports financial results for the first quarter of 2026
Orban’s defeat: A sign of things to come? - opinion
In countries where populism is ascendant, the main political rivalry is no longer primarily between a moderate Left and a moderate Right.
Do Israelis know what’s going on? - opinion
One cannot help wondering whether there might be a concerted voluntary censorship of sorts regarding certain issues.
Canadian progressive party picks Jewish anti-Zionist politician as its leader
Avi Lewis was elected to lead the New Democrats on Sunday, saying he hopes to rebuild a party that suffered its worst losses in history during the 2025 federal election.
Haim Bibas at Maariv Conference: “Give local authorities the authority to manage emergencies”
Haim Bibas called for expanding the authority of local governments during emergencies, establishing an immediate assistance fund, and prioritizing the North and South.
Meet Karin Prien, the woman who could become Germany’s first Jewish president
Prien is a federal minister in the Christian Democratic Union in the German parliament and has emerged as a possible frontrunner to succeed Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
Record-high number of Israelis trust IDF's command, only 54% trust gov't's decisions - poll
The patterns repeat in Israelis' trust in "President Trump to 'do the right thing' regarding US–Israeli relations," with a record-breaking 75% answering positively.
Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion
We need a “time out” to be able to move forward in unity, and thereby secure our future as a country in the face of today’s uncertain world.
Government to arrange unpaid leave for parents with kids under 14 as schools remain remote
The move has sparked outrage from parents across the country and opposition lawmakers as schools throughout the country have continued to operate in a remote-learning format.
FBI 'identified and addressed' suspicious cyber activity on its networks, agency spokesperson says
The FBI has identified suspicious activity on its networks, focusing on wiretap and intelligence surveillance systems, but has not disclosed specifics or the scope of the incident.
Israel Police chief is right about the crime crisis, wrong to wait for software to fix it - opinion
Technology isn't the cure for crime. We must move beyond surveillance and restore sovereignty through physical presence and emergency powers.