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Gantz calls for no Haredi or Arab parties in next government
Yoaz Hendel’s Reservists teams up with ex-minister Chili Tropper ahead of election
From left: MK Chili Tropper, former minister Yoaz Hendel, Shira Shapira, and Elyasaf Peretz hold a press conference announcing the formation of a new political party ahead of the upcoming elections, in Tel Aviv, on July 7, 2026. (Flash90)
By Ariela Karmel
Bereaved family members Shira Shapiro and Elyasaf Peretz also joining new alliance; Smotrich's Religious Zionism to hold primary on July 26 as polls show it shedding support
Firefighters respond to a carbon monoxide leak at an East Jerusalem beauty salon, July 8, 2026. (Fire and Rescue Service)
18 hospitalized after inhaling CO at East Jerusalem beauty salon; 3 arrested
By Noam Lehmann and ToI Staff
Justice Minister Yariv Levin speaks at the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 7, 2026. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
Levin urges Knesset to ignore High Court order for new state comptroller vote
By Jeremy Sharon
Police and rescue forces at the scene where a car exploded in a suspected gangland killiing, in Jaffa, June 28, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
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Spiraling crime wave takes toll on Arab youth as law enforcement accused of inaction
Alice CHANCELLOR and Hiba Aslan
Screen captures from video of a vandalism attack on the offices of the Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv, July 8 2026. (Haaretz)
July 8, 2026, 1:31 pm
Door to Haaretz offices smashed in second attack on media this week
Newspaper files police complaint, ups security at building in Tel Aviv; media organizations warn of escalating violence, blame government for hostile attitude to news outlets
By ToI Staff
Central Election Committee workers count the final ballots at Knesset on November 3, 2022 (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 8:05 pm
State comptroller: Government has no policy to combat foreign election meddling
Englman says in report that Iran and other hostile actors are exploiting social media to create divisions in Israeli society and undermine public trust in results of fall election
By Jeremy Sharon
An illustrative file photo of an ambulance on August 23, 2019. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 3:57 pm
Man killed, another seriously wounded in shooting in northern Arab town of Tamra
Police searching for suspects; homicide brings Arab Israeli community toll to 153 this year as deadly wave of violence continues unabated
By Noam Lehmann
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) attends a memorial ceremony for Zionist leader Theodor Herzl at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on July 5, 2026. (Alex Kolomoisky/POOL); Supreme Court President Isaac Amit presides over a hearing in the High Court of Justice, June 28, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 2:16 pm
High Court warns of ‘anarchy,’ societal breakdown if officials flout its rulings
In response to government’s declaration that a June court ruling was invalid, justices warns that public officials who violate court orders may be liable to civil damages suits
By Jeremy Sharon
Illustrative: Passengers exit an Egged bus outside the Jerusalem central bus station, on August 1, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 2:16 pm
Pregnant woman says she was assaulted on bus by religious man for wearing tank top, leggings
Tal Kostika says elderly man called her a ‘whore,’ elbowed her in the stomach and spat on her in Haifa suburb; police investigate
By ToI Staff
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Atarot Heritage Center in Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.(Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 8:54 am
Netanyahu said seeking Haredi loyalty after election, but party leaders noncommittal
‘First you pass the laws, then we’ll talk,’ United Torah Judaism said to tell PM; Netanyahu also seeking greater control over Likud slate, reportedly warns that current list can’t win
By ToI Staff and Ariela Karmel
Left: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara at her welcome ceremony in Jerusalem on February 8, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); Right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on January 11, 2023. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 6:28 am
Knesset splits controversial bill to erode attorney general’s powers, easing path for key aspects to become law
Legislation now being advanced would still allow government to ignore AG’s rulings, but won’t divide role; media overhaul bill and bill to expand gender segregation in academia okayed for final votes
By Ariela Karmel and Jeremy Sharon
Screen capture from video of Channel 14 TV's Shimon Riklin during a broadcast on May 18, 2026, when he discussed potential operational plans regarding Iran's uranium stockpile. (X)
July 7, 2026, 2:52 am
Reservists demand criminal probe of right-wing Channel 14 for revealing classified info
In letter to state attorney, police and IDF censor, lobbying group claims pro-Netanyahu network endagers state security by repeatedly reporting secrets, sometimes about key operations days before they are carried out
By ToI Staff
Family and friends attend the funeral of three members of the Sharabi family, Lian, Noya and Yahel, who were murdered by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Be'eri on October 7, 2023, in Moshav Kfar HaRif, southern Israel, October 25, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 7, 2026, 12:35 am
Knesset advances controversial bill for politically appointed Oct. 7 probe in 1st reading
Opposition boycotts 59-0 vote, accuses coalition of whitewashing its role in the disaster; legislation would enable the government to appoint the panel investigating its own conduct
By Ariela Karmel
Left to right: Ex-Supreme Court president Aharon Barak in Herzliya, July 1, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90); Ex-Supreme Court president Dorit Beinisch in Tel Aviv, February 29, 2024. (Flash90); Ex-Supreme Court president Asher Grunis in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90); Ex-Supreme Court president Esther Hayut, November 3, 2025. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90); Ex-acting Supreme Court president Uzi Vogelman in Jerusalem, February 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/ Flash90)
July 6, 2026, 8:54 pm
All living former Supreme Court presidents pan government for not respecting court ruling
Aharon Barak, Dorit Beinisch, Asher Grunis, Esther Hayut and Uzi Vogelman warn move will ‘lead to anarchy’ and ‘make the existence of a functioning society impossible’
By Jeremy Sharon and ToI Staff
Illustrative: View of the Leviathan gas field gas processing rig on November 30, 2024. (Dor Pazuelo/Flash90)
July 6, 2026, 3:40 pm
Israel launches tender to search for more natural gas in Mediterranean
Energy minister says industry has proved to be economically viable; petroleum commissioner believes as much as 400 billion cubic meters yet to be discovered in Israel’s waters
By Steven Scheer
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar at the opening of the Israeli Cartoon Museum in the city of Holon, central Israel, February 10, 2026. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
July 6, 2026, 2:39 pm
Minister insists PM will obey High Court ruling, isn’t seeking constitutional crisis
Miki Zohar says government resolution aimed at avoiding crisis, court violated law; Bennett says ignoring ruling will cause chaos similar to that which sparked 2,000 years of exile
By ToI Staff
Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot speaks at the launch of his party's election campaign in Hod Hasharon, June 30, 2026. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 6, 2026, 12:58 pm
Gruff and unpolished, Gadi Eisenkot is becoming the face of the anti-Netanyahu movement
The plainspoken ex-IDF head embodies a shift from the PM’s slick style, which has come to define Israeli politics. But after surging in the polls, he now faces a brutal campaign as Netanyahu’s chief foe
By Ben Sales
President Isaac Herzog speaks at the wedding of former Gaza hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, July 5, 2026. (President Isaac Herzog/X)
July 6, 2026, 8:09 am
‘Emotional’: Ex-hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen are married
Wedding attended by several former hostages, including Rom Braslavski, who was held in PIJ captivity with Troufanov; President Isaac Herzog, first lady, join the ceremony
By ToI Staff
Shin Bet director David Zini attends the funeral of an Israeli soldier at the Mount Herzl Military Cemetery in Jerusalem, March 27, 2026, (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 6, 2026, 4:26 am
Shin Bet chief said to defend removal of Oct. 7 memorial: ‘Enough time has passed’
Relative of slain agent slams remarks by David Zini in phone call with bereaved families: ‘How does a sentence like that come out of your mouth?’
By ToI Staff
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