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The head of the Shin Bet acknowledged serious professional failures surrounding the Simchat Torah massacre but rejected claims of betrayal. He said the agency accepts the investigation’s findings and is working to address remaining issues.
YNetOutrage as Haredi protesters set up 'Hostages Square' for detained draft dodgersFebruary 26, 2026
Protesters in Modiin Illit set up a 'Hostages Square' display comparing arrested draft evaders to Israelis abducted to Gaza. The move has drawn backlash for equating the two situations.
February 26, 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu personally saw off Narendra Modi at Ben Gurion Airport at the end of Modi’s two day visit to Israel. The farewell underscored the strong ties and mutual respect between the two countries.
February 26, 2026
Hillary Clinton told a congressional committee she does not recall meeting Jeffrey Epstein and has no information about his crimes. The inquiry is part of a broader investigation into Epstein's connections with prominent political and business figures.
February 26, 2026
Lawmakers marked two years since the disappearance of Haymanut Kasau, as her family urged the Israel Security Agency to take over the stalled investigation. Officials pledged renewed efforts, while criticism mounted over limited public awareness and the lack of new information.
February 26, 2026
A group of 120 senior Christian women leaders visited Israel for meetings with President Isaac Herzog and other officials in a show of solidarity after the October 7 attack. The delegation will tour memorial sites and engage with Jewish and Arab Christian women leaders.
February 26, 2026
Israel and India agreed to add 50,000 Indian workers to Israel’s labor force over five years. The move is part of broader bilateral agreements and comes as Israel replaces much of its former Palestinian workforce with foreign labor.
TimesofIsraelUK's Jeremy Corbyn set to be appointed parliamentary head of far-left Your PartyFebruary 26, 2026
Jeremy Corbyn’s faction won control of Your Party’s governing committee, paving the way for him to become its parliamentary head. His leadership comes amid ongoing internal disputes and renewed controversy over allegations related to Israel and Gaza.
NewYorkTimesRepublic of Ireland say Israel game in Dublin will take place in 'safe and secure environment'February 26, 2026
The Republic of Ireland will host Israel in Dublin in October after assurances from police about security. Football authorities said refusing to play could bring major sanctions, while pledging humanitarian support amid the conflict in Gaza.
February 26, 2026
Anti-Semitic chants erupted during a San Francisco protest organized by the Democratic Socialists of America. A woman shouted 'tax the Jews' at a mayoral event, prompting condemnation and conflicting accounts about who participated.
Newcastle are tracking young winger Anan Khalaili while ruling out a return to Italy for Sandro Tonali. The club has scrapped plans for a radical new crest and faces key injury setbacks, with a European pre-season camp now preferred over a long-haul tour.
TimesofIsraelEurovision vows tight security at Vienna contest amid tensions over Israel's participationFebruary 26, 2026
Vienna will enforce heightened security at this year's Eurovision Song Contest amid tensions over Israel's participation. Police say no specific threat has been identified, but 500 security personnel will be deployed.


