Israel

The decision to fire the head of Israel's internal security service was unanimously approved during Thursday's cabinet meeting.

The prime minister summoned the Director of the Shin Bet security agency for an urgent meeting at his office. Netanyahu's office stated that he informed Bar he would bring a proposal to the government this week to end his tenure. Bar responded: "It is clear that my dismissal is not about October 7."

The sensitive materials were found in a Ramat Gan office tower in central Israel by a passerby who recognized their importance and handed them over to a security guard. The IDF responded that the incident is being handled at the command level.

Digital counters known as "clickers" have become the latest craze among Israeli children, who are unaware they're playing with modernized versions of Muslim prayer beads used to express religious devotion.

The District Court in Lod, Israel, has ruled in favor of the birth mother and her partner in the highly publicized "embryo mishap" case, in which an embryo belonging to one couple was mistakenly implanted into another woman's womb.

While sectors like high-tech and medicine experience concerning "brain drain," the legal profession shows remarkable growth in professionals choosing to make Israel their home and career center.

Israel Hayom's publisher shares personal reflections on Trump's victory, late husband's memory, and empathy for hostage families in daughter's new podcast.

"I'm praying for you and for Noa," the suspect's Facebook post read, referring to hostage Avinatan Or and former hostage Noa Argamani.

An indictment was filed Sunday against Doron Buchobza, falsely claiming he had access to the Negev Nuclear Research Center.

Seventy-seven different investigations, based on thousands of sources, seem more like a defense statement than an in-depth probe. One of the key criticisms focuses on the problematic identity of the investigators, with the chief of staff essentially investigating himself. The resignations or dismissals of key figures involved do not appear to be a fitting punishment.