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Wednesday, 20 May 2026 Updated continuously

Crime May 20, 2026 at 7:25 pm 4 minutes ago New

Development in the investigation of the murder of Dastao Chkole, z”l – Detectives from the Negev District Central Unit have arrested a fourth suspect involved in the murder. Following a development in the investigation of the murder of Dastao Chkole, z”l,

Israel Police arrested a fourth suspect, a 16-year-old, in the murder investigation of Dastaw Chacol z"l in Be'er Sheva.

Crime May 20, 2026 at 7:24 pm 5 minutes ago New

Tel Aviv District police officers opened an investigation into a suspected weapons incident in Kfar Shmaryahu. Today, in the early afternoon hours, a report was received about an explosion near a private home in Kfar Shmaryahu.

Police investigate suspected weapons incident and explosion near a private home in Kfar Shmaryahu, with a criminal background.

Economy May 20, 2026 at 7:06 pm 22 minutes ago New

Index of Economic Activity Down 0.2% in April

Israel's economy contracted by 0.2% in April, with the Bank of Israel citing impacts from credit card spending and labor market data.

Crime May 20, 2026 at 6:52 pm 36 minutes ago New

Last night, during an operation by the intelligence and investigation branch of the Arrow Unit in Judea, together with the Nature and Parks Authority, the Civil Administration, and IDF forces, in the Palestinian village of Beit Kahil,

Israel Police and partner forces rescued 70 rare birds from illegal trafficking in Beit Kahil, Judea, aiming for their rehabilitation and return to nature.

Economy May 20, 2026 at 6:36 pm 53 minutes ago New

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange TASE Recap May 20, 2026

TASE Top 10 Indices Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Index Value +/- Change in ...

diplomacy May 20, 2026 at 6:34 pm 55 minutes ago New

47,000 Units of Pest Control Equipment Enter Gaza

Israel's COGAT agency reports 47,000 pest control units, including rat and fly traps, have entered Gaza to improve sanitation.

Politics May 20, 2026 at 6:13 pm 1 hour ago New

Shockingly, Republicans have kept the very important position of Parliamentarian in the hands of a woman, Elizabeth MacDonough, who was appointed,

Trump criticizes Republicans for keeping Elizabeth MacDonough as Parliamentarian, urging passage of "SAVE AMERICA ACT" and elimination of the filibuster.

military May 20, 2026 at 5:52 pm 2 hours ago New

Earlier today (Wednesday), forces from the “Machatz” Brigade (14) Combat Team, operating in the northern Gaza Strip, identified a terrorist who crossed the demarcation line and approached the forces.

IDF forces neutralized a terrorist who crossed into northern Gaza and approached troops, ensuring security in the Southern Command.

military May 20, 2026 at 5:49 pm 2 hours ago New

Three Soldiers Including Two Officers Wounded in Lebanon Drone Strike

Three IDF soldiers, including two officers, were wounded in a drone strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday; one officer sustained serious injuries.

Economy May 20, 2026 at 5:34 pm 2 hours ago New

Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The following are the end of day exchange rates as set by the Bank of Israel, Wednesday, May 20: (Units are given in the foreign currency ...