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Mourners gather next to the grave of Ahmad al-Naami, a 50-year-old man killed by Border Police gunfire, during his funeral on May 10, 2026. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
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Mourning IDF veteran slain by police, alienated Bedouin say community souring on state
A once positive relationship between community and cops has been replaced by deep distrust of Border Police, with younger Bedouin showing signs of deepening estrangement from Jewish state amid claims of worsening discrimination
The Knesset plenum in Jerusalem, May 13, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
Preliminary vote to dissolve Knesset set for Wednesday, but no election date set
By Sam Sokol
Alon Ohel, far right, and his brother, Ronen Ohel, perform at the Israeli ambassador's residence in Berlin on May 18, 2026 (WJC / Nicolai Froundjian)
In Berlin, ex-hostage Alon Ohel plays piano in appreciation of support
By Jessica Steinberg
Artist Tal Tenne Czaczkes working on her Flag of Flags, a massive canopy made of abandoned Israeli flags now being shown around the country, in May 2026 (Roni Czaczkes)
InterviewUsing discarded Israeli flags, artist tries to stitch divided country together
By Jessica Steinberg
Haim Sirotkin at a hearing at the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court on April 7, 2024 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 9, 2026, 2:55 pm
Driver who hit protesters in 2024 gets year in prison for reckless endangerment
Haim Sirotkin, a 52-year-old soccer coach, plowed into demonstrators as they were leaving an anti-government rally in Tel Aviv, leaving a woman with a head injury and broken ribs
By ToI Staff
A view of 'Drifting With Magritte: Castles in the Air,' the Israel Museum's new exhibit offering an in-depth look at the iconic Surrealist work, through October 2022 (Courtesy Zohar Shemesh)
June 9, 2026, 1:16 am
Magritte masterpiece at Israel Museum being repaired after pinecone puncture
‘The Castle of the Pyrenees,’ which was donated to the museum in the 1980s, was damaged by a young boy who idly pierced the canvas while visiting with his family
By Jessica Steinberg
MK Tally Gotliv (right) and MK Ofir Katz (center) at a Knesset House committee meeting, Jerusalem, June 8, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 8, 2026, 9:35 pm
Firebrand Likud MK accuses security forces of ‘treason’ in Knesset amid Iran attacks
Tally Gotliv, seeking immunity from prosecution after exposing Shin Bet agent, airs conspiracy theories; Haredi MKs demand Basic Law for Torah study to shield draft evaders; committee chair berates female staffer
By Ariela Karmel
Shoppers in Souq Faisal in the town of Mazra'a, on the edge of Nahariya, on June 8, 2026. (Diana Bletter/Times of Israel)
June 8, 2026, 9:02 pm
How do Israelis in the north feel about renewed fighting with Iran? Check out the supermarket
After Iran fired a volley of missiles at northern Israel, and the region appeared back to the edge of all-out war, people went shopping for food, almost as usual
By Diana Bletter
The tail of one of two sperm whales spotted off Israel's southern coast on June 8, 2026. (Maya Elasar, Delphis)
June 8, 2026, 9:02 pm
Haifa University researchers spot two rare sperm whales off southern coast
Surprise sighting cut short after monitoring team forced to evacuate to shore due to Iranian missile alert
By Sue Surkes
Singer Omer Adam performs at a memorial event in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025. (Alon Gilboa/Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
June 8, 2026, 5:37 pm
Concerts postponed, sports stadiums left empty following renewed conflict with Iran
Friday’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade thrown into limbo for second straight year; basketball players protest decision to move forward with games; book fest, theater awards also pushed off
By ToI Staff
Hebrew Book Week at Tel Aviv's Sarona in 2025 (Courtesy)
June 8, 2026, 4:48 pm
Culture events called off in wake of Iranian missile attacks
Hebrew Book Week opening and inaugural Theater Award ceremony are postponed, many museums close doors
By Jessica Steinberg
Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv on June 8, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 8, 2026, 4:18 pm
Wizz Air halts flights to Israel, but most other carriers unaffected by renewed fighting
Israel keeps airspace open, with only Hungarian low-cost operator and Austrian Airlines canceling service; Transportation Ministry huddles over possible demand to limit airport passenger numbers
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: A police car is seen in Jaffa on November 8, 2025. (Israel Police)
June 8, 2026, 11:37 am
2 Umm al-Fahm men shot and killed in apparently separate incidents in northern Arab towns
Ibrahim Agbaria killed in his own bakery in Kafr Qara during sirens warning of Iranian missle fire, 4 years after brother was shot dead; Wissam Jabareen killed in Musheirifia
By ToI Staff
Patients and medical staff are seen in an underground parking area converted into a treatment ward at Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv, after Iran fired missiles at Israel, June 8, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
June 8, 2026, 10:50 am
Hospitals move operations underground as Iran fires missiles at Israel
Medical facilities instructed to prepare to discharge patients who can go home, mobilize for emergency status; health fund clinics without shelters ordered closed
By ToI Staff
Motorbikes drive near the residence where the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, shown on a banner, was killed in US and Israeli strikes on February 28, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
June 8, 2026, 10:43 am
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 days
By Charlie Summers
Attorney Michael Rabello, elected by MKs as state comptroller on June 3, 2026, seen at the Knesset on June 1, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
June 8, 2026, 4:05 am
Updated bill on Oct. 7 probe allows new comptroller to fill spots boycotted by opposition
Michael Rabello, Netanyahu’s former lawyer who argued before High Court against a state commission of inquiry, set to shape politically appointed investigation into massacre – if he keeps the job
By ToI Staff
Supreme Court President Isaac Amit (left) speaks to Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on April 10, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
June 7, 2026, 9:16 pm
In scathing rebuke, High Court rules Levin must cooperate with Court President Amit
Justices call justice minister’s arguments against legitimacy of Amit’s appointments ‘spurious’; Levin sarcastically responds he’ll work with court president ‘when there is one’
By Jeremy Sharon
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