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IDF soldier found dead on base in southern Israel, investigation underway

Before his death, the soldier was being investigated by the IDF. The military clarified that this was not due to an "operational event" related to the war in Gaza, but rather a disciplinary issue.

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025; illustrative.

Israel would offer temporary ceasefire if Hamas lays down weapons, IDF soldier killed in Khan Yunis

An Israeli military vehicle operates, in Jenin, in the West Bank, July 1, 2025

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

 A missile from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli defense systems on July 10, 2025.

Better mobile reception on trains? Israel Railways to improve service WiFi on trains

Israel Railways trains

600 cows return to rebuilt Kibbutz Kissufim dairy farm nearly two years later

Approximately NIS 17 million was invested in the project, including NIS 1.4 million from the Tekuma administration via the Agriculture Ministry.

 Illustrative image of a dairy cow.

ACUM awards music and literature prizes

Author Etgar Keret and composer Hagar Kadima receive Lifetime Achievement Awards.

 ETGAR KERET receives a Lifetime Achievement award from Roni Kuban.

Deri and Lapid clash over IDF draft law, sanctions on ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students

Aryeh Deri responded to the Attorney-General's discussion on the High Court of Justice consideration over the draft law and the plan to toughen sanctions against yeshiva students who don't enlist.

A view of the Shas party offices in Jerusalem, June 4, 2025

IDF announces death of Master Sgt. Abraham Azulay in combat in Gaza

Azulay, 20, a resident of Yitzhar in the West Bank, served in the 77th Armored Corps Battalion.

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

Israeli Prof. Shai Davidai resigns from Columbia on same day as harassment investigation dropped

A letter Davdai posted shows that Columbia closed the inquest on July 8, "without any findings or conclusions of wrongdoing and without imposing discipline or penalty."

Israeli professor Shai Davidai outside of Columbia University, April 22, 2024.

Producer Lawrence Bender to receive lifetime achievement award at Jerusalem film fest

Lawrence Bender talks about chutzpah, Hollywood, and October 7 ahead of the 42nd Jerusalem Film Festival.

 LAWRENCE BENDER:  I worked really hard to support all my friends, and then no one was there for us after October 7 – and that was very disheartening.

Staff-Sergeant-Major Abraham Azulay killed in Khan Yunis during attempted abduction

Azulay was killed during an operational mission in Khan Yunis after terrorists emerging from a tunnel attempted to abduct him.

 Master Sergeant (Res.) Abraham Azulay

Gaza plan likened to Nazi camps, sparks condemnation and political storm

A political firestorm was triggered on Wednesday by likening Israel’s proposal for the displaced Gazans to Nazi‐era concentration camps.

 Displaced Palestinians fill water at a tent camp, in Gaza City, May 20, 2025.

Hapoel Tel Aviv boosts squad with former Euroleague stars

Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strengthen its roster with star players, aiming to conquer the country and potentially make a historic run in Europe.

Chris Jones (left) and Tyler Ennis (right) are expected to be key pieces of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Euroleague debut this season.

Israel Police arrest haredi left-wing journalist for post glorifying death of soldiers

The suspect will remain in custody and be brought for a detention extension hearing on Thursday, police added.

 Israel Frey in handcuffs after being arrested by Israel Police for inciting hatred towards killed IDF soldiers, July 9, 2025.