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Screen capture from video of a car from which airsoft shots were allegedly fired at anti-government protesters in Beersheba, May 2, 2026. (X/used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
May 3, 2026, 12:47 pm
Two arrested for allegedly shooting at anti-government protesters with airsoft gun
Suspects said to have fired from car as they circled Beersheba rally, hitting participants but causing no injuries; in Tel Aviv, protesters demand Oct. 7 state commission of inquiry
By Charlie Summers and Noam Lehmann
Families of hostages and slain soldiers from the Tikva Forum hold a press conference at the Knesset on January 13, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
January 6, 2026, 1:15 pm
Knesset event fetes hostage families who supported government’s war policy
Tikva and Gvura forums, which opposed early deals with Hamas, lauded as having ‘raised nation’s spirit,’ in contrast to those who protested against government
By ToI Staff
At the November 22, 2025 rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, a sign portraying remaining hostages (L-R) Ran Gvili, Dror Or and Sudthisak Rinthalak (Paulina Patimer/Hostages Forum)
November 22, 2025, 11:55 pm
Protesters in Tel Aviv, including opposition leaders, demand Oct. 7 state inquiry
Demonstrators denounce government’s planned self-mandated probe: ‘Don’t appear before a committee that has the blood of the fallen and murdered smeared on the hands of its creators,’ urges bereaved father and ex-minister
By Noam Lehmann and ToI Staff
Next October, an initiative that aims to help establish 2,000 new Israeli startups, one in memory of every fallen soldier and murdered civilian of the October 7 massacre by Hamas, is holding an opening ceremony for trading at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. (Courtesy)
October 16, 2025, 12:55 pm
Bereaved by October 7, an entrepreneur seeds startups with memorials to those lost
Launched by Izhar Shay in honor of his son, Staff Sgt. Yaron Shay, Next October aids new ventures, which in turn preserve the memory of those killed in the Hamas invasion and war in Gaza
By Sharon Wrobel
Democrats MK Gilad Kariv is ejected from the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee following a vote on a highly controversial law changing Israel's judicial appointments process, March 19, 2025. (Noam Moskowitz, Office of the Knesset Spokesperson)
March 19, 2025, 4:32 pm
Bill to increase political control over judicial appointments approved by Knesset panel
Opposition chief Lapid urges mass protests against key judicial overhaul bill, that could become law next week, to limit judiciary’s influence over picks
By Jeremy Sharon
Former minister Yizhar Shai, right, and IDF Brig. Gen. (Res) Dedi Simchi attend a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, on January 21, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
March 6, 2025, 12:53 pm
Mediator withdraws support for Judicial Selection Committee legislation
Former minister Izhar Shay, who worked to bridge gaps on government’s judicial overhaul plan, urges leaders to focus on unity; calls for end to attacks on attorney general
By ToI Staff
Izhar Shay poses at the Knesset, on April 29, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
June 13, 2024, 6:24 pm
Eight months later, Netanyahu calls ex-minister who lost soldier son on Oct. 7
Former science and technology minister Izhar Shay says he urged PM ‘to call or visit to console families of the fallen and murdered, even those who did not vote for him’
By Sam Sokol
Tel Aviv's financial business district skyline, June 2022. (Elijah Lovkoff via iStock by Getty Images)
December 12, 2023, 4:40 pm
Israeli tech execs seek UK funds to help create a startup for every Oct. 7 victim
Tech veterans, led by entrepreneurs Izhar Shay and Dov Moran, to embark on capital-raising spree in fields of cyber, AI and food tech at Israel investment summit in London
By Sharon Wrobel
Izhar Shay poses at the Knesset, on April 29, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
December 12, 2023, 4:29 pm
Ex-minister who lost soldier son on Oct. 7 reports threats, abuse for criticism of PM
Izhar Shay says some have called his son ‘traitorous,’ others wished more death upon his family; urges Netanyahu to silence the hate speech, take responsibility for failures
By ToI Staff
Yaron Oree Shay, who was killed in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on October 7, 2023, in an undated photo from his father Izhar Shay. (used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law).
October 19, 2023, 5:44 pm
Staff Sgt. Yaron ‘Noni’ Shay, 21: ‘A new startup for every fallen hero’
Killed in action in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on the southern Gaza strip border, October 7
By ToI Staff
Minister of Science and Technology Izhar Shay is seen outside the Knesset on October 23, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
January 8, 2021, 6:53 pm
After leaving Blue and White, science minister resigns from cabinet as well
Likud officials reach compromise that okays no party primaries to be held ahead of upcoming election, but would require them in any subsequent vote
By ToI Staff
Izhar Shay poses at the Knesset, on April 29, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
December 31, 2020, 2:01 pm
2 more lawmakers leave sinking Blue and White ahead of new elections
Izhar Shay, Ram Shefa join exodus from Gantz’s party; latter tells colleagues he was unable to bridge ‘deep gaps’ in outlook, says setting out on a new path
By ToI Staff
(R-L) Dr. Osnat Luxenburg, Prof. Avishai Eyal, Eitan Stibbe, Prof. Orit Shefi, Prof. Ehud Bachar, Ran Livna, Eliran Hemo, Inbal Kreis, Avi Blasberger, Prof. Dan Bloomberg. (Yossi Zigler)
December 23, 2020, 4:41 pm
Scientists asked to submit experiments to be conducted by 2nd Israeli in space
Israel Space Agency will evaluate proposals for research projects for Eytan Stibbe to carry out on International Space Station
By ToI Staff
An Israeli medical worker receives a COVID-19 vaccine at the Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan near the coastal city of Tel Aviv, on December 19, 2020. (Jack Guez/AFP)
December 20, 2020, 10:37 pm
Netanyahu said to seek a third national lockdown within days
PM reportedly determined to order closure, given concerns of rising infection rates and the emergence of more virulent coronavirus strains
By Stuart Winer and ToI Staff
A conceptual schematic for the Beresheet 2 lander, released to the media on December 9, 2020. (Haim Zach/GPO)
December 9, 2020, 4:56 pm
Israel launches second bid to put a lander on the moon; UAE may join
Joint SpaceIL and IAI venture will comprise orbiter and 2 landers; science minister says Emirates one of 7 countries interested in partnering on project
By ToI Staff
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