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Rear Admiral Eliezer Sucholitzky Assumes Command of Israel Navy Fleet

Rear Admiral Eliezer Sucholitzky has taken command of the Israel Navy Fleet, replacing Rear Admiral Amir Gutman who retires after 32 years.

April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm Gil Tanenbaum military

Jerusalem, 15 April, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Rear Admiral Eliezer Sucholitzky has assumed the role of Head of the Israel Navy Fleet, replacing Rear Admiral Amir Gutman, who served in this position for the past year and a half and will conclude his service in the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) after 32 years.

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Crime April 15, 2026 at 10:17 pm 3 hours ago New

Bnei Brak-Ramat Gan police station officers arrested a mohel on suspicion of negligent homicide, due to a complication during a circumcision procedure.

Israel Police arrest mohel Moshe Dera'i for negligent homicide following infant death, seeking more victims.

military April 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm 4 hours ago New

Five Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Lebanon from Rocket Fire

The IDF reported that five Israeli soldiers were wounded, one seriously, by rocket fire from southern Lebanon on Wednesday.

home front April 15, 2026 at 9:46 pm 4 hours ago New

Earlier today (Wednesday), an IDF soldier was seriously injured and four additional soldiers were lightly injured as a result of rocket fire in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldiers injured by rocket fire in southern Lebanon; four lightly and one seriously wounded, evacuated for treatment.

Politics April 15, 2026 at 9:15 pm 4 hours ago New

UN Report On Fighting Corruption Gives Israel High Grades

A UN review report highlights Israel's broad, well-established framework for corruption prevention and effective asset recovery mechanisms.

Politics April 15, 2026 at 8:32 pm 5 hours ago New

‘Historic’ Move: 50% of Government Subsidized New Apartments to Be Set Aside for Military Reservists

A historic temporary order will set aside 50% of subsidized new apartments for military reservists in upcoming lotteries.

Health April 15, 2026 at 8:00 pm 6 hours ago New

7,778 People Wounded in Missile/Rocket Attacks Since Start of War Taken to Hospitals, 83 Still Hospitalized

Israel's Ministry of Health reports 7,778 wounded in missile/rocket attacks since Feb 28, with 83 still hospitalized as of April 15, 2026.

diplomacy April 15, 2026 at 7:45 pm 6 hours ago New

First Israeli Ambassador to Somaliland Appointed

Israel appoints Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland, formalizing diplomatic ties established in December 2025.

Politics April 15, 2026 at 7:39 pm 6 hours ago New

Why is FoxNews showing SLEAZEBAG Tom Steyer, doing a big piece on him right now, and probably putting him “into play,” instead of talking about

Economy April 15, 2026 at 7:17 pm 6 hours ago New

Arrivals to Israel Drop More Than 90% in March Due to Iran War

Israel saw visitor arrivals drop over 90% in March 2026, with only 9,600 arrivals compared to 102,300 in March 2025, due to the war with Iran.

Crime April 15, 2026 at 6:47 pm 7 hours ago New

Further to publications concerning police officers’ participation in the program “The Patriots” – we note that this involves inviting police officers, Border Police fighters, and representatives of additional emergency and rescue forces, including the Fire and Rescue Services,

Israel Police clarifies participation in "The Patriots" program, approved by all relevant bodies, emphasizing apolitical nature and previous involvement.