Wednesday's Channel 13 survey sees PM Netanyahu's Likud party gaining one seat, and former PM Bennett's party losing one. As with previous surveys, without Arab parties' support, both blocs fall short of securing the required 61-seat majority to form a ruling coalition

'How to Be Scottish,' Israeli writer Orna Coussin's new book in diary form, paints a frank picture of Israelis' unease after two-plus years of war. But is her emigration fantasy merely an experiment with cultural role-play?

Bezalel Zini is accused of carrying out three cigarette smuggling operations into Gaza, for which he received 365,000 shekels ($117,300). According to the indictment, he and his partners knew the smuggling could 'serve to strengthen the power and support, promote, and fund activities of terror organizations, including Hamas'

During the meeting, the first lady recalled her first encounter with Aviva in New York in January 2025, noting that 'the emotional moment was captured on camera' and appears in the new film about her. Keith was freed after 484 days in Gaza, while Aviva was held for 51 days

The prime minister does not want 'the responsibility for the horrific number of murders in Arab society to stick to him,' a source familiar with the matter told Haaretz. Just two weeks ago, Netanyahu praised the task force and took pride in renewing its activities

Thanks to Israel's strong fundamentals, the shekel got stronger during the Gaza war. Another war with Iran might change that

The 12 new CH-53K helicopters, which will be fitted with Israeli systems, were purchased from the American company Lockheed Martin for $2.4 billion. Elbit has previously sold most of these systems to foreign air forces, including U.S. F-35 jets and European fleets

Despite significant gaps in preconditions ahead of Friday's talks, Iran has agreed to negotiate with the U.S., understanding that if Tehran wants sanctions lifted, it will have to discuss the broader issues of its nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional proxies

Locales in the United Arab Emirates won big, but Israel is effectively being boycotted by an organization that claims to be about building bridges

The U.S. wants aid to Gaza expanded, but Netanyahu fears definitive proof that his far-right-backed plan for Gaza has collapsed. In his statement after meeting Trump envoy Witkoff, the PM signaled an effort to derail Gaza's reconstruction as daylight between Israel and the U.S. begins to show

Police did not name the intended target of the alleged threats, but Australian media widely reported they were directed at the Israeli president. The 19-year-old man allegedly made the threats on a social media platform last month, police said