Friday, April 18, 2025

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Netanyahu Slams ‘Qatar-Gate’ Probe as a ‘Witch Hunt’ After Aides’ Arrests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fiercely condemned an ongoing investigation into alleged ties between his close aides and Qatar, branding it a "political witch hunt" after providing testimony to police on Monday. The probe, dubbed "Qatar-gate," has led to...

IDF Punishes Soldiers and Officers Over Unauthorized Raid in Hebron

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Monday night that it had sentenced two soldiers and two lower-level commanders to seven days of military detention or restricted them from leaving their base following an unauthorized raid in the Palestinian...

Hebrew University of Jerusalem Celebrates 100 Years of Academic Excellence

Jerusalem – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem marked its centennial on Tuesday, celebrating a century of academic and intellectual contributions that have shaped Israel’s research landscape and influenced global scholarship. Founded in 1925 by a distinguished group of intellectuals, including...

Israeli Authorities Seize Wood Owl, 11 Lizards in Wildlife Crackdown

Israeli authorities have intensified their efforts to curb the illegal wildlife trade, with police and the Nature and Parks Authority (INPA) conducting multiple operations in recent days. A wood owl and 11 lizards were rescued in two separate raids, highlighting...

US Calls for Compliance with Humanitarian Law Amid Outrage Over Killing of Medics in Gaza

The United States has reiterated its expectation that "all parties on the ground" in Gaza adhere to international humanitarian law, following reports that an Israeli military strike killed 15 people, including paramedics, civil defence workers, and a UN official. However,...

Ballistic Missile Launched at Israel by Yemen’s Houthis Intercepted by Air Defenses

JERUSALEM — A ballistic missile launched at Israel by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen was successfully intercepted by Israeli air defenses on Sunday morning, marking at least the eighth attempted attack since mid-March. The missile was shot down before crossing...

Prominent Tel Aviv Personal Trainer Arrested on Suspicion of Drugging and Raping Client

Tel Aviv, Israel – A well-known personal trainer from Tel Aviv was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of drugging and raping a client, a woman in her 20s, in a case that remains largely under a gag order. According to...

Food Waste in Israel Surges Amid War, Adding to Economic Strain

Food waste and loss cost Israeli households an average of NIS 10,200 ($2,775) in 2023, further burdening families already struggling with rising costs due to the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza, according to an annual food waste report...

Haredi Man Arrested for Spraying Swastikas on MDA Ambulances in Jerusalem

Jerusalem – A Haredi man suspected of defacing Magen David Adom (MDA) ambulances with swastikas in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem earlier this month was arrested on Sunday night, Israel Police announced on Monday. The suspect, a man in...

Massive 7.7 Earthquake Hits Thailand, Myanmar; Israeli Authorities on Alert

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thailand and Myanmar early Friday morning, sending tremors across the region and prompting an immediate response from the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the Tourism Bureau, and insurance companies. The quake, which affected areas popular with Israeli...
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Israeli Woman Among Four Killed in Southern Italy Cable Car Tragedy

CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA, Italy – April 18, 2025 — Four people, including an Israeli tourist, were killed on Thursday...
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