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Extreme Heat Prompts Israel to Cancel Summer Camps for Rest of Week
Israel cancels all summer camps and outdoor activities as extreme heatwave continues. Education Ministry orders the shutdown through Saturday night.
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Security Forces Search for Source of Reported Gunfire Near Hebron
Israeli security forces launched a broad operation in Hebron's Jalis neighborhood after reported gunfire, detaining dozens of suspects and searching for.
Enforcement Activity Disrupts Illegal Farming of Millions of Kilometers of Land in the Negev
Israel Land Authority seized 6,000 sq km of illegally farmed land near Nevatim Air Force base in the Negev, preventing further encroachment and ensuring.
Second Round of program to Prevent Violence Against Women Begins
Israel's Authority for the Advancement of Women begins its second national program to combat violence against women, strengthening community responses and.
Man Suffering from Measles Flies from New Jersey to Israel, Public Health Warning Issued
Measles case on El Al flight LY026 from Newark to Ben Gurion Airport on Feb 15-16, 2026. Passengers urged to check vaccination status due to potential exposure.
Health Ministry: Measles case at Ichilov Hospital
Health Ministry confirms a measles case at Ichilov Hospital, leading to contact tracing for newborns and emphasizing the critical importance of vaccinations.
Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Operation Uncovered in Arab Town
Four arrested in Kafr Qara, Israel for suspected $16 million money laundering operation. Police seized 7 million Shekels and three vehicles from a bankrupt.
CPI Down 0.3% in January
Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.3% in January 2026, with clothing and transportation prices falling sharply. Annual inflation reached 1.8%.
Numerous Makeshift Weapons Found in Pre-Ramadan Prison Search
Pre-Ramadan prison search in Israel's Ganot prison uncovers numerous makeshift weapons, including sharpened blades, pointed plastic, and an improvised needle.
Attempt to Smuggle Illegal Drugs Across Jordanian Border Foiled
Israeli police foiled a major drug smuggling attempt across the Jordanian border, arresting a Bedouin diaspora resident with 13.5 kg of suspected illegal drugs.
Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Ofri Yaffe, z”l
PM Netanyahu mourns IDF Sgt. Major Ofri Yaffe, killed in a painful friendly fire incident in Gaza. Israel bows its head for the heroic fighter.