The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-inside/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:40:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel Inside | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-inside/ 32 32 ‘Stop destroying Jerusalem’: Haredim target cafe open on Shabbat for 3rd week in a row https://www.timesofisrael.com/stop-destroying-jerusalem-haredim-target-cafe-open-on-shabbat-for-3rd-week-in-a-row/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:21:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863460 Police erect barriers to prevent friction outside city center's Cafe Basimta, a recently opened business that has drawn the ire of ultra-Orthodox demonstrators

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]]> Fires force evacuations in northern community, West Bank settlement https://www.timesofisrael.com/fires-force-evacuations-in-northern-community-west-bank-settlement/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:42:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863455 Several homes catch fire in Havat Gilad, near Nablus; In Jezreel Valley town, first line of houses is vacated as firefighters tackle blaze; no reports of injuries

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]]> Israeli study finds antibiotics can reverse salmonella damage to stem cells in mice https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-study-finds-antibiotics-can-reverse-salmonella-damage-to-stem-cells-in-mice/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:40:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3857248 Ben-Gurion University of the Negev researchers say findings may improve chances of success for some of the 90,000 stem cell transplants performed annually in humans worldwide

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]]> Avi Goldberger, pub owner who brings everyone together https://www.timesofisrael.com/avi-goldberger-pub-owner-who-brings-everyone-together/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:44:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3841030 In this week's Peoples of Israel, a new series featuring the mosaic of personalities walking the Land, we meet a 9th generation Jerusalemite who unites the city over a good drink

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]]> Inspired by IDF training, Israeli activist spearheads fight against global wildlife crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/inspired-by-idf-training-israeli-activist-spearheads-fight-against-global-wildlife-crime/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:34:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3855458 Ofir Drori established a network that put 3,000 major animal traffickers behind bars. But now, he is struggling to keep his operation afloat

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]]> Medical clowns offer serious relief for Israeli kids recovering from trauma https://www.timesofisrael.com/medical-clowns-offer-serious-relief-for-israeli-kids-recovering-from-trauma/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:34:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863100 Brashness, innovation and willingness to take risks put Israel at global forefront of growing discipline as the country continues to reel from Oct. 7 and subsequent years of conflict

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]]> UK gin finds a thirsty audience in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-gin-finds-a-thirsty-audience-in-israel/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:24:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862035 The British Embassy introduces four new spirits to the local market; Israel also boasts unique gins featuring such botanicals as citron and Medjool dates

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]]> Just before disbanding, Knesset passes long-awaited construction waste law https://www.timesofisrael.com/just-before-disbanding-knesset-passes-long-awaited-construction-waste-law/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:48:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862967 Law sets rules for waste from building sites through transport, processing, recycling; doesn't apply to West Bank, where waste dumping is extensive; funding for law is unclear

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]]> Shin Bet chief reportedly seeks okay to question Channel 12 journalists over Iran leak https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-reportedly-seeks-okay-to-question-channel-12-journalists-over-iran-leak/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:39:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863253 Zini believes interrogating journalists will help identify leaker, according to Haaretz report, as thousands of people knew of plans for Feb. 28 Israel-US strikes on Iran

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]]> Tax Authority freezes war compensation claims in Bnei Brak after attacks on staff https://www.timesofisrael.com/tax-authority-freezes-war-compensation-claims-in-bnei-brak-after-attacks-on-staff/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3863227 Footage shows Haredi residents throwing objects at car apparently carrying officials; tax chief demands public apology from municipality before work resumes on damage

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]]> Minister snubs legal adviser, advancing Ben Gvir’s plan to surround prisons with crocodiles https://www.timesofisrael.com/likud-minister-reclassifies-crocodile-as-tended-paving-way-for-ben-gvirs-prison-plan/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:17:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863039 Likud's Idit Silman reclassifies crocodiles as 'tended' to pave way for far-right national security minister's plan, despite opposition from environmental officials

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]]> Knesset officially disperses, after coalition completes its drastic legislative blitz https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-votes-on-official-dispersal-of-parliament-wrapping-up-final-legislative-blitz/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:32:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3863010 Motion to dissolve parliament ahead of Oct. 27 elections passes 62-0 with backing only from Netanyahu's coalition, after it was tacked onto a disputed party financing law; Speaker calls 25th Knesset 'most challenging' in history

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]]> Coalition’s ‘legislative blitz’ is designed to shore-up, unshackle right-wing power https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalitions-legislative-blitz-designed-to-shore-up-unshackle-right-wing-power/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:50:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862795 Raft of contentious laws passed this week increases power of right-wing media, throws off attorney general's legal restraints, and keeps the Haredim inside Netanyahu's right-wing bloc

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]]> As Likud challenges the election watchdog, some fear it may challenge the election outcome, too https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-likud-challenges-the-election-watchdog-some-fear-it-may-challenge-the-election-outcome-too/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:31:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781266 Netanyahu's party has been slamming appointments of Central Elections Committee officials, a campaign some experts see as laying the groundwork to contest the vote itself; Likud dismisses the notion, says it has always doubted committee's neutrality

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]]> Coalition passes media overhaul law, giving government greater regulatory control https://www.timesofisrael.com/coalition-passes-media-overhaul-law-giving-government-greater-regulatory-control/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:26:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862591 In apparent violation of PM's conflict of interest deal, communications minister thanks Netanyahu for tasking him with passing reform, which includes benefits for pro-government Channel 14

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