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Charlie Summers

The Times of Israel

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Six of top 20: Likud okays plan to give Netanyahu more power over party’s electoral slate

Six of top 20: Likud okays plan to give Netanyahu more power over party’s electoral slate

In compromise with Likud Constitution Committee, PM to handpick candidates for slots 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 18, 26, and 31; party expected to win some 20-25...

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Police grill Shas MK for 2nd time on suspicion of funneling taxpayer funds to party paper

Police grill Shas MK for 2nd time on suspicion of funneling taxpayer funds to party paper

Case of Haim Biton, who allegedly used public funds to pay employees’ salaries while heading Shas school network, will be sent soon to prosecutors...

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Police arrest dozens as undercover agent busts suspected arms, drug smuggling network

Police arrest dozens as undercover agent busts suspected arms, drug smuggling network

Police say operation marks first time Bedouin agent used for elite undercover probe; police say 4 M16s, dozens of handguns and cocaine among the...

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Police have solved just 12% of homicides in Arab communities this year, watchdog finds

Nearly 150 Arab citizens killed over six months, Abraham Initiatives group finds, as community reels from skyrocketing homicides; bulk of murders...

01.07.2026 50

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Knife-wielding man in Lod killed by police, who say it was a terror attack

Patrol spots local carrying blade, but he charges at them when they attempt to intervene; cousin claims suspect was known to have mental health issues

01.07.2026 50

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Three killed in under an hour, including a well-known rabbi, as violent crime surges

Ex-student of Amos Guetta arrested in fatal stabbing as Netanya mourns esteemed rabbi; further north, bus driver shot dead, another man gunned down...

01.07.2026 50

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20-year-old US citizen arrested in Jerusalem, to be charged with spying for Iran

Police say the man took photos, videos of ‘sensitive sites’ on handler’s behalf, earned hundreds of dollars for espionage before his arrest

30.06.2026 50

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Judges again call on prosecution to drop bribery charge from Netanyahu trial

PM’s attorney tells court conducting trial 5 days a week will be like ‘the Eichmann trial’; prosecution agrees holding daily hearings in case is...

29.06.2026 70

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Arab city strikes as far-right MK Sukkot stages visit, pitches Israeli flag

Schools shut in Umm al-Fahm as ultranationalist Knesset Education Committee chair tours city under heavy police guard in uncoordinated visit, angering...

28.06.2026 50

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Four slain within hours in shootings, car-bombing amid Arab community violence

Father killed, 6-year-old son moderately injured as vehicle explodes in Jaffa; two gunned down in Qalansawe, another in Taibe; toll in Arab-Israeli...

28.06.2026 60

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6 settlers indicted on terror charges for arson attack on West Bank mosque with people inside

5 minors and an 18-year-old accused of arriving in Deir Dibwan earlier this month wearing face coverings and carrying knives, tear gas, gloves and...

26.06.2026 50

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Teenage boy shot dead, second injured, in Jaffa shooting

Media outlets identify victim as high school student Imad Jabari, 17; Tel Aviv deputy mayor blames ‘government’s policy of abandonment’

25.06.2026 40

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State attorney warns against ‘deliberate erosion’ of public trust in law enforcement

Top prosecutor criticizes politicians’ refusal to heed police summons as blow to rule of law, says placing agency that probes police under justice...

25.06.2026 50

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Police detain Haredi sect members suspected of conducting underage marriages

Raid in northern Israel comes after months-long probe, following years of allegations Hasidic sect involved in widespread child sex abuse

24.06.2026 60

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Former MK detained for alleged incitement during 2022 Ramallah speech

Cops arrive at Mohammad Barakeh’s home with a warrant after the former Hadash leader refused summons for questioning in West Bank settlement

24.06.2026 70

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Couple fatally shot while driving in Arab city in central Israel

Khaled and Hanan Jamal killed heading to work before sunrise in Qalansawe; cops suspect double homicide linked to conflict between two families in...

18.06.2026 60

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Haredi anti-draft protest blocks highway near Tel Aviv, 8 hurt as police clear road

Police arrest 5; use stun grenades and batons in violent dispersal that sparks rare criticism from Ben Gvir, who has championed using force against...

17.06.2026 60

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Police detain far-right provocateur, after harassment of Arab journalist Lucy Aharish

Cops reportedly take Mordechai David to station for questioning, after he and others hound TV presenter and her husband outside court, amid her...

15.06.2026 80

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17-year-old charged with murder in last month’s killing of married couple

Arab Israeli teen alleged to have shot Olga and Ruslan Prihodko in dispute over ancient coins; police initially probed incident as terrorism, then...

15.06.2026 70

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Pro soccer player arrested on suspicion of financial crimes, links to northern gang

National League athlete allegedly engaged in systemic gambling and game-fixing, worked with violent group allegedly operated by imprisoned mob boss

14.06.2026 90

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Four men indicted over Haredi riot outside home of Supreme Court Justice Sohlberg

Some neighbors thought anti-conscription riot was a terror attack and hid in safe rooms, according to indictment, which says prosecutors don’t know...

14.06.2026 60

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Thousands sit in traffic as Haredi protesters cut off central highways, block railroad

Protests, latest in escalating demonstrations, last about 2 hours; were called by extremist Jerusalem Faction in response to detention of 19 draft...

11.06.2026 60

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Police recommend Minister Golan stand trial over job-fixing allegations

Likud minister accused of creating fictitious jobs for associates and paying them for zero work; law enforcement official quoted saying there’s...

10.06.2026 60

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Border Police officer, reservist and soldier nabbed on suspicion of attempted murder

Investigators reportedly suspect the three men, all relatives, planned shooting after brawl between officer and alleged target; judge imposes gag...

09.06.2026 70

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Bat Yam man to be charged with working for Iranian intelligence

Police, Shin Bet say suspect in his 30s had been in contact with Iranian agent for five months before his arrest in May; indictment expected in coming...

08.06.2026 70

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Police nab 2 suspects in Huwara settler rampage; IDF yet to identify uniformed assailant

Cops say suspects both in their 30s, more arrests expected; IDF probing possibility man seen in full army fatigues beating a Palestinian was not a...

07.06.2026 70

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Religious Affairs Ministry director questioned in corruption probe

Yehuda Avidan reportedly suspected of trying to influence decisions of someone connected to the ministry, scuttle justified dismissal of an employee

07.06.2026 70

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Haredim block traffic at south Jerusalem checkpoint after arrest of suspected rioter

26-year-old, who allegedly resisted arrest, is one of 65 detained for attack on home of Supreme Court justice who has ordered effective penalties...

07.06.2026 70

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‘Part of a larger struggle’: As elections loom, thousands march to Knesset for Jerusalem Pride

Marchers chant ‘democracy’ while holding ballot boxes, in procession guarded by some 2,000 police officers; partner of soldier killed fighting on...

05.06.2026 70

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Police backtrack, no longer suspect terror motive in double homicide last month

Ruslan and Olga Prihodko, parents to a teenager, are now said to have been killed by 17-year-old in dispute over ancient coins; four suspects remain...

04.06.2026 60

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Hamas operative indicted for allegedly holding Oron Shaul’s body in fridge in Gaza

Ibrahim Hilu said to have hidden remains of the 20-year-old IDF soldier, killed in 2014 war, until they were recovered by the IDF in January 2025

04.06.2026 70

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Hamas operative who allegedly held Oron Shaul’s body in Gaza to be charged this week

Ibrahim Hilu reportedly kept the remains of the 20-year-old soldier, killed in 2014 war, in a fridge under his shop in Gaza City, where they were...

02.06.2026 60

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Nahariya deputy mayor among 14 arrested in corruption scandal

Bribed city officials allegedly granted criminals control over bidding process, allowing them to box out competitors; officers also seize real estate,...

02.06.2026 70

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Two killed by explosive device in car on road near Beersheba

Vehicle veers off Route 40; passengers declared dead at scene; police say fire caused by bomb, incident tied to organized crime; man stabbed to death...

01.06.2026 70

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Arab Israeli teen arrested on terror suspicions in killing of married couple

Police rule out murder-suicide after Olga and Ruslan Prihodko found shot dead in Judean foothills; suspect’s brother carried out 2024 ramming attack

29.05.2026 80

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Major crimes detective questioned on suspicion of contact with Iranian agent

Officer in Lahav 433 unit placed under house arrest following interrogation; suspect insists he was the one who reported to his superiors after...

28.05.2026 80

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7-year-old girl shot dead in Arara after fight between kids escalated to involve parents

Victim said to have been hit in neck by a bullet fired as parents intervened in kids’ feud; she is 116th Arab homicide victim this year, according...

27.05.2026 80

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Israel says French-Palestinian lawyer operated terror network from overseas

Salah Hamouri, whose Jerusalem residency was revoked over PFLP ties, allegedly recruited five East Jerusalemites to ‘promote militant terror...

26.05.2026 80

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Man killed in car explosion in central Israel; second apparent bombing in a day

Police are investigating the likelihood that the explosion was an assassination; medics pronounce him dead at the scene

26.05.2026 80

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Man killed in car blast in Afula, woman found dead in Haifa as crime wave sweeps Israel

Police don’t suspect nationalistic motive in Afula; husband of woman found dead in Haifa apartment reportedly among those arrested in suspected...

26.05.2026 80

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Culture minister interrogated by police for 3rd time in labor federation graft probe

Miki Zohar suspected of taking a bribe from an insurance agent who exploited his connections to secure jobs in government-owned corporations and local...

25.05.2026 60

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Arab school counselor says police arrested and beat him for honking at cop car

Issam Sharif says he was violently detained, beaten in custody, released next morning with fine for texting while driving; internal affairs examining...

24.05.2026 90

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Education Ministry said monitoring posts of employees who criticize government

Ministry’s ‘Incitement Committee’ has compiled reports on 160 employees over their political expression, 52 of whom have been subject to...

21.05.2026 90

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Man stabbed to death in synagogue in Bnei Brak in front of his son

Authorities arrest suspect who is said to suffer from mental illness and who reportedly threatened victim after being passed up for ritual honor at...

20.05.2026 80

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Rare charges filed for Jewish terror attack targeting Palestinians in West Bank

Defendant accused of participating in brutal beating of Palestinian poultry farmer, who remains in coma as result of violent ambush south of Nablus

20.05.2026 70

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Getting mobbed by far-right teens at Flag March was distressing, but no surprise

Flag March in Muslim Quarter, once more fringe, now casts bleak shadow over Jerusalem Day as increasingly violent parade eclipses other festivities

20.05.2026 90

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Mourning IDF veteran slain by police, alienated Bedouin say community souring on state

Once a positive relationship between community and cops has been replaced by deep distrust of Border Police, with younger Bedouin showing signs of...

19.05.2026 80

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Hundreds join interfaith ‘human rights and peace’ march in Jerusalem

Marchers carry signs reading ‘Justice,’ ‘Peace’ and ‘Soul’ in Hebrew, Arabic, and English in counter to nationalist Flag Marches on Jerusalem Day

18.05.2026 80

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Police arrest man over phallic keychains portraying Netanyahu as ‘dicktator’

Detainee freed hours later, with a police rep accusing him in court of sexual harassment; protester says authorities seek to ‘silence a legitimate...

17.05.2026 90

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Musician Yuval Wilner named as suspect in two highly publicized rape cases

Suspect, who is accused by two women of assaults in 2011 and 2022, released from house arrest but ordered to remain in country for 30 days and is...

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