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Adidas apologized after pro-Palestinian activists and actor Javier Bardem called for a boycott over a campaign featuring Shalev Biton, a disabled former IDF soldier.

An ultra-Orthodox draft evader was arrested aboard a Wizz Air flight at Ben Gurion Airport after bypassing border control. The incident delayed the Bratislava-bound flight by an hour.

The IDF diverted a munition mid-flight in Gaza to protect civilians, while two Golani soldiers were lightly injured in a clash with a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon.

The Winner Epic Israel 2026 mountain bike race returns to the Western Galilee on October 14-17, 2026, following extensive trail restoration by KKL-JNF after three years of war-induced closures.

Former Likud minister Benny Begin launched a scathing attack on PM Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of fueling October 7 conspiracy theories and evading responsibility while blocking a state commission of inquiry.

The Tel Aviv District Court has authorized the publication of the identity of the IDF Gaza Division's October 7 intelligence officer, Lieutenant Colonel "A", following a petition by ynet and a shift in the state's security assessment. Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir previously ordered his dismissal over operational failures.

The Appeals Committee under the Invalid Soldiers Law has overturned a Ministry of Defense decision regarding a disabled IDF veteran, citing a glaring internal contradiction in his part-time employment assessment. Judge Amir Salame ordered a full re-evaluation of the case.

Two IDF Golani Reconnaissance soldiers were lightly injured in southern Lebanon after a Hezbollah operative opened fire during searches near Beaufort. The soldiers returned fire, eliminating the operative.

Netanel Jacobs, 19, survived a stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm in Samaria. The Palestinian assailant was later tracked down and eliminated by IDF soldiers in Qabalan.

An Israeli court extended the detention of a 20-year-old IDF soldier suspected of online sexual offenses against minors. Separately, former rabbi Moshe Yazdi was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexual and financial exploitation of his students.

Yonatan Shamriz, leader of the Kumu movement and brother of slain hostage Alon Shamriz, announced he will not run in the upcoming Knesset elections despite receiving multiple political offers.

The Eilat District Police and the IDF conducted a massive multi-front exercise simulating 360-degree terrorist infiltrations based on October 7 scenarios. The drills focused on Eilat's operational self-reliance due to its distance from central Israel.

Defense Minister Israel Katz revealed that the IDF has been instructed to prepare for a full-scale war against the Palestinian Authority if its security forces attempt an October 7-style terror attack.

Iran and Hezbollah are locked in a tense war of attrition with the US and Israel. Severe economic strain in Tehran and military setbacks in Lebanon are turning this prolonged standoff into a major vulnerability for the Shiite axis.

An Israeli man was moderately to seriously wounded in a stabbing attack at Maoz Yehuda farm in Samaria. The IDF has launched a manhunt and placed a closure on surrounding Palestinian villages.

The twin daughters of fallen IDF Major Harell Birenstock moved social media with a song tribute. Friends have launched a support campaign for his widow and four children.

The battle for the strategic Ali-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon forces Hezbollah into a critical dilemma. Military expert Zvika Haimovich analyzes why the IDF must completely dismantle this stronghold.

A 19-year-old Galilee resident, Yacoub Shibli, was indicted for swearing allegiance to ISIS. This is the fourth recent case in northern Israel involving Islamic State affiliation and planned attacks on security forces.

The IDF is developing a new medical profile 70 to allow recruits previously limited to rear-line roles to serve in combat units. The initiative is being finalized by the Medical Corps and the Manpower Directorate.

A 20-year-old Palestinian, Omer Tubasi, was killed by IDF fire during clashes in the village of Hajja near Qalqilya. The incident began over a downed drone, leading to military intervention. Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the evacuation of illegal Area B outposts under US pressure.

The IDF struck Hamas targets in northern Gaza after an explosive device hit an engineering vehicle. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered a pilot plan for international security zones in the Strip.

The Israel Bar Association is reviewing a complaint against attorney Michal Pomerantz, who assisted a UK lawsuit targeting an IDF reservist. The British court dismissed the case, calling it a politically motivated abuse of process.

A total of 18,696 new immigrants arrived in Israel during the past Hebrew year despite the ongoing war. Russia and France led the source countries, with Tel Aviv and Netanya absorbing the most newcomers.

A detailed timeline of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions on October 7 reveals delays in his arrival at military headquarters. Opposition Leader Yair Lapid accused him of failing to initiate any operational moves.

Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Amir Baram has established an ethical code for defense firms following reputational damage abroad. Baram also detailed major export deals, lessons from October 7, and the progress of laser defense systems.

Three Jerusalem residents voluntarily entered the Palestinian village of Hizma for leisure, then fabricated a kidnapping report out of fear, triggering an emergency IDF and police rescue operation.

The High Court of Justice criticized the IDF and police over nationalistic violence against Palestinians in Jalud. The state was ordered to return displaced residents within 14 days and report on criminal investigations.

Three Jerusalem residents triggered a massive IDF and police search after falsely reporting their abduction to the Palestinian village of Hizma, where they had actually gone voluntarily for leisure.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran of an unimaginable blow if it attacks Israel. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he also declared Israel's determination to topple the faltering Tehran regime.

Israel expands its "Magen HaTzafon" program to fortify homes up to 9 km from the Lebanese border. Starting September 15, 2026, eligible northern residents can receive grants of up to 182,000 NIS for secure rooms.

Naftali Bennett defended his political record and faced heavy jeering at the Besheva conference. Bennett admitted to breaking past campaign promises, explaining that forming the 2021 coalition was vital to fund critical defense programs against Iran.

Israeli security forces dismantled a Hamas terror cell in the West Bank village of Aqaba. During the joint operation, forces detained ten suspects and uncovered a rocket, an M16 rifle, and explosives.

Breslov rabbis Shalom Arush and Natan Efrain Koenig warned draft evaders and those with exit bans to avoid Ben Gurion Airport. Military police and immigration checkpoints have been set up to arrest wanted individuals.

The 18th annual Religion and State Index by Hiddush reveals a profound gap between government policies and public opinion, with two-thirds of Israeli Jews supporting a broad civil coalition.

An IDF reservist mistakenly received a 3,510 NIS refund on his Fighter digital wallet. His attempts to return the funds to an Eilat hotel led to a month and a half of customer service runarounds by Cal.

A series of support fairs for IDF reservists and military families will launch across Israel this September. The first event opens at Jaffa Port on September 8 to boost local businesses.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for the immediate regulation of police spyware and the use of administrative detention against crime organizations during an outstanding officers ceremony.

Israel's leading alcohol importer Global Wine & Spirits has fully acquired Zman Amiti, the country's oldest and largest training school for professional bartenders.

The National Security Council released its updated threat assessment for Israelis traveling abroad during the High Holidays. The agency highlighted the upcoming October 7 anniversary and ongoing terror plots by Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas.

Israeli police arrested two suspects, including an illegal resident, in Shefa-Amr after seizing a stolen IDF Matador missile. The operation is part of an ongoing crackdown that has netted over 610 weapons in the north this year.

IDF troops intercepted a Hezbollah explosive drone targeting forces on the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. In response, Israel struck a Hezbollah facility in Arab Salim following an urgent civilian evacuation warning.

The IDF has initiated a highly classified surprise exercise, dubbed 'Dawn 2.0', to test military readiness for a sudden multi-theater escalation. The drills involve rapid reserve mobilization and helicopter deployments.

Israeli security officials warn of an unprecedented surge in terror alerts in the West Bank. The IDF is deploying additional battalions and preparing a division headquarters ahead of the High Holy Days.

IDF Naval Academy Commander Lt. Col. R. reveals how the prestigious course was reshaped by active combat. Out of 110 cadets who started the grueling program, only 42 graduated, including two women.

Former IDF Brigadier General Ofer Winter held a secret meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after October 7, urging a siege of Gaza over a ground invasion and warning of massive military casualties.

Southern District prosecutors have indicted Muhannad Abu Yahya, a 25-year-old contractor from Rahat, after he was caught on the Philadelphi Route in Gaza with 40 kg of hashish and 11 kg of Captagon pills.

The US sanctioned Turkey's Golden Global bank for funding the IRGC, while CENTCOM targeted Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid the expiration of Donald Trump's 60-day unilateral military window.

Pro-Palestinian organizations and a French leftist MP filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli reserve officer Elitzur Gitler, who is currently in France competing in the Roundnet World Championship.

Following the IDF takeover of the strategic Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, local politicians and military analysts accused Hezbollah of preferring to surrender positions to Israel rather than hand them to the Lebanese army.

Col. Eliav Elbaz completes his tenure as commander of the IDF Officer School (Bahad 1), reporting a 50% surge in graduates to meet multi-arena defense challenges and underground warfare demands.