The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/nava-freiberg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:10:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Nava Freiberg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/nava-freiberg/ 32 32 Ministers said to approve lifetime security detail for Sara Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/ministers-said-to-approve-lifetime-security-detail-for-sara-netanyahu/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:33:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3862671 Committee also reportedly grants five-year extension for couple's two sons at the recommendation of Shin Bet chief David Zini, despite opposition from others in the agency

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]]> Eisenkot: PM asked me as IDF chief to order troops into bunkers in area where his son was serving https://www.timesofisrael.com/eisenkot-pm-asked-me-as-idf-chief-to-order-troops-into-bunkers-in-area-where-his-son-was-serving/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:58:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3862233 Former top military commander says he rejected the 'strange demand,' which he links to current reports that Netanyahu's wife is pushing for lifetime Shin Bet security detail

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]]> Trump said leaning toward expanding military offensive against Iran, saying it ‘better behave’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-leaning-toward-expanding-military-offensive-against-iran-which-he-warns-better-behave/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:19:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3862171 US president announces Iran has released US citizen wrongfully detained since 2024, which he calls a 'gesture of goodwill' amid renewed fighting around Hormuz; Tehran displays huge poster of Trump in coffin

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]]> Lindsey Graham reportedly prepared push for Israel-Saudi ties after Israeli election https://www.timesofisrael.com/lindsey-graham-reportedly-prepared-push-for-israel-saudi-ties-after-israeli-election/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:21:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3859976 Report says late senator believed Iran war created opening for normalization and had discussed initiative with top officials; was set to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia to assess matter

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]]> Election date finalized for October 27, with government set to complete full term https://www.timesofisrael.com/knesset-election-set-for-october-27-with-government-set-to-complete-full-term/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:53:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859756 Vote will be first to be held on schedule in 40 years, with Netanyahu's government the first to finish its entire term in 50 years

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]]> Netanyahu ordered Shin Bet chief to probe Channel 12 over Iran leak — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-ordered-shin-bet-chief-to-probe-channel-12-over-iran-leak-report/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:38:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3859439 As agency seeks to investigate network for having prior knowledge of opening strikes on Iran, pro-government Channel 14 journalists also accused of hinting at other operations in advance

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]]> Shin Bet chief wants to probe Channel 12 over Iran war tip-off, but denies caving to right-wing pressure https://www.timesofisrael.com/shin-bet-chief-said-seeking-probe-into-channel-12-but-denies-he-caved-to-pressure/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:17:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3858890 Security agency confirms David Zini met with pro-Netanyahu Channel 14 pundit Bardugo, who lobbied for investigation of rival network; Channel 14 is itself alleged to have repeatedly broadcast classified info

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]]> PM hails Israeli aid team for ‘rebuilding relations’ with Venezuela after 17 years of severed ties https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-hails-israeli-aid-team-for-rebuilding-relations-with-venezuela-after-17-years-of-severed-ties/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:14:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3858464 Israel says delegation, which has been assisting in rescue and recovery efforts, has drawn up a national reconstruction plan that was approved by acting Venezuelan president

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]]> PM, IDF chief stress Israel’s readiness to return to war with Iran amid fresh fighting https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-idf-chief-stress-israels-readiness-to-return-to-war-with-iran-amid-fresh-fighting/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:30:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3858307 Katz echoes remarks at Israeli Air Force pilot graduation, says Israel ready to 'regain air superiority,' even as Washington said to be unwilling to bring Israel back into the fray

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]]> After ‘loyalty’ uproar, Shin Bet head says agency subordinate to Elections Committee on vote https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-loyalty-uproar-shin-bet-head-says-agency-subordinate-to-elections-committee-on-vote/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:29:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3858119 Meeting with Herzog and elections oversight chief, David Zini says Shin Bet 'directly subordinate to the chair of the Central Elections Committee' ahead of October vote

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]]> Erdogan derides Israeli and Greek concerns over potential US sale of F-35s to Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/erdogan-derides-israeli-and-greek-concerns-over-potential-us-sale-of-f-35s-to-turkey/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:57:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3857804 Turkish leader says opposition from leaders of Israel and Greece 'has no place in my world,' as Ankara accuses Jerusalem of 'disinformation campaign'

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]]> US launches 2nd night of strikes against Iran, as Israel said bracing for war to restart https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-launches-second-night-of-strikes-against-iran-as-israel-said-bracing-for-war-to-restart/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:28:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3857714 IRGC attacks Kuwait and Bahrain, says it targeted American bases; US refueling planes reportedly to return to region; Pakistan urges restraint on all sides; PM: Hegseth nixing visit to Israel 'could mean something'

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]]> Trump: Iran MOU likely over, ‘we’ll hit them hard again tonight,’ but talks with ‘scum’ Tehran can continue https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-iran-mou-is-over-well-hit-them-hard-again-tonight-but-talks-can-continue/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:34:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3857398 US president fumes at regime as military hostilities resume; says he thinks truce has ended, may look to 'do it without a deal'; Khamenei funeral heads to Iraq's Najaf

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]]> Hegseth’s visit to Israel canceled amid rising tensions between US, Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/hegseth-set-to-visit-israel-amid-concerns-over-potential-f-35-sale-to-turkey/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:10:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3857160 US defense minister's trip would have been his first since he became Pentagon chief; Hegseth had been expected to meet Netanyahu, Katz amid concerns over potential F-35 sale to Turkey

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]]> Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-dissolves-gaza-government-ahead-of-eventual-transfer-of-power-to-technocrats/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:40:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3856109 While move marks political shift, Israeli official downplays it as 'spin' and 'stalling' as civil servants set to keep their jobs; Hamas has so far refused to disarm

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