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Palestinian attacker shot dead after stabbing Israeli at West Bank outpost

The assailant fled after carrying out the attack, according to authorities

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The injured victim was treated at Rabin Medical Centre in Petah Tikva (Wikipedia/Wikimedia Commons)

Israel's economy has grown despite the ongoing war (Photo: Getty Images)

Israeli economy grows despite ongoing war as inflation drops

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President Herzog and Israel Police Commissioner Danny Levy pose for a group photo with senior Israel Police commanders at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on September 6, 2026 (Flash90)

President Herzog slams ‘anarchist’ settlers amid surge in West Bank violence

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A convoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) drives along a road near al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on September 4, 2026, en route to a meeting point to receive four people who had been detained by Israel (Getty Images)

Israel releases Lebanese detainees in return for help finding remains of murdered Jews

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Israeli former commandos use surfing and sailing to build self-belief in children at risk of dropping out

The programme teaches children teamwork and coping mechanisms

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September 3, 2026 17:25

Ziv Neurim youth group (Image: Ziv Neurim)

Newly built Tel Aviv apartment block hit by Iranian missile finally welcomes residents after repairs

The building was struck in March just a week before residents had been due to move in

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September 3, 2026 12:56

12 Bilu Street apartment building (Image: The Craft)

Phone ban in Tel Aviv schools sees pupils’ screen time drop dramatically

Nearly 80 per cent of children said they used their phones during break-times either rarely or never

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September 2, 2026 12:26

Pupils at participating schools place their phones in storage lockers at the start of the school day (Photo: Getty)

Israel ‘captures Hamas security chief’ Mu’in al-Arabid in Gaza

Mu’in al-Arabid is said to be responsible for hiding and transporting hostages kidnapped on October 7

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September 2, 2026 12:05

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz (pictured) described Mu’in al-Arabid as a senior Hamas figure responsible for the terror group’s internal security and intelligence (Photo: Getty)

US hits IRGC targets around Hormuz as Iran strikes regional bases

The exchanges marked the most significant escalation between Washington and Tehran in weeks

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September 2, 2026 11:29

The US embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security warning for American citizens in the region (Photo: Getty)

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ada Yonath, who helped pave way for advanced antibiotics, dies aged 87

‘People called me a dreamer,’ the celebrated Israeli scientist once said of her groundbreaking work

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September 1, 2026 11:35

Professor Ada Yonath, who in 2009 became the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel Prize, pictured speaking in 2013 (Photo: Getty)

Religious IDF soldiers who refused Gaza operation with female paramedic jailed

Religious Zionist soldiers have forecefully objected to the appointment of women to combat roles

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September 1, 2026 10:58

An armoured personnel carrier similar to the one the 16 male soldiers refused to enter ((Photo: Flash90)

Tel Aviv-born artist Itzik Mevorah to showcase his kinetic art in Israel for the first time

In addition to his reliefs that combine movement, light and optical illusions, the exhibition in the Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall will also present his Tube works and Tube Face sculptures

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August 31, 2026 10:32

Israeli artist Itzik Mevorah. (Image: Itzik Mevorah)

Former hostage Eli Sharabi to co-host October 7 memorial ceremony

The event will be broadcast by Israel’s major media outlets and international broadcasters, with community screenings planned around the world

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August 31, 2026 10:15

Former Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi recounts his captivity by Hamas terrorists to the UN Security Council on March 20, 2025. (Image: Getty)

US and Iran exchange fire for the first time since July

Washington says it struck missile launchers before they could fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz

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August 31, 2026 09:55

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026. (Image: Getty Images)

IDF chief orders heightened readiness on eve of chagim and October 7 anniversary

Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir also called for an increase in military funding

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August 28, 2026 11:39

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir (Image: IDF)

Israeli pop star who snubbed Eurovision to keep Shabbat weds on Italian Riviera

Omer Adam and his partner Sacha Israelovich wed in a Orthodox ceremony set in a converted medieval monastery

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August 27, 2026 14:12

Israeli singer Omer Adam performs at Hostage square in Tel Aviv on February 20, 2025, the day of the release of the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity (Flash90)

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Melanie Swan

Latest from Melanie Swan

Palestinian attacker shot dead after stabbing Israeli at West Bank outpost

Israeli economy grows despite ongoing war as inflation drops

President Herzog slams ‘anarchist’ settlers amid surge in West Bank violence

Israel releases Lebanese detainees in return for help finding remains of murdered Jews

More from Melanie Swan

Israeli former commandos use surfing and sailing to build self-belief in children at risk of dropping out

Newly built Tel Aviv apartment block hit by Iranian missile finally welcomes residents after repairs

Phone ban in Tel Aviv schools sees pupils’ screen time drop dramatically

Israel ‘captures Hamas security chief’ Mu’in al-Arabid in Gaza

US hits IRGC targets around Hormuz as Iran strikes regional bases

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ada Yonath, who helped pave way for advanced antibiotics, dies aged 87

Religious IDF soldiers who refused Gaza operation with female paramedic jailed

Tel Aviv-born artist Itzik Mevorah to showcase his kinetic art in Israel for the first time

Former hostage Eli Sharabi to co-host October 7 memorial ceremony

US and Iran exchange fire for the first time since July

IDF chief orders heightened readiness on eve of chagim and October 7 anniversary

Israeli pop star who snubbed Eurovision to keep Shabbat weds on Italian Riviera