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Israel releases Lebanese detainees in return for help finding remains of murdered Jews

The announcement came as the IDF confirmed a significant strategic gain in the ongoing campaign against Hezbollah

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A convoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) drives along a road near al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon on September 4, 2026, en route to a meeting point to receive four people who had been detained by Israel (Getty Images)

Ziv Neurim youth group (Image: Ziv Neurim)

Israeli former commandos use surfing and sailing to build self-belief in children at risk of dropping out

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12 Bilu Street apartment building (Image: The Craft)

Newly built Tel Aviv apartment block hit Iranian missile finally welcomes residents after repairs

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Pupils at participating schools place their phones in storage lockers at the start of the school day (Photo: Getty)

Phone ban in Tel Aviv schools sees pupils’ screen time drop dramatically

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Israel ‘captures Hamas security chief’ Mu’in al-Arabid in Gaza

Mu’in al-Arabid is said to be responsible for hiding and transporting hostages kidnapped on October 7

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September 2, 2026 12:05

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz (pictured) described Mu’in al-Arabid as a senior Hamas figure responsible for the terror group’s internal security and intelligence (Photo: Getty)

US hits IRGC targets around Hormuz as Iran strikes regional bases

The exchanges marked the most significant escalation between Washington and Tehran in weeks

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September 2, 2026 11:29

The US embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security warning for American citizens in the region (Photo: Getty)

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ada Yonath, who helped pave way for advanced antibiotics, dies aged 87

‘People called me a dreamer,’ the celebrated Israeli scientist once said of her groundbreaking work

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September 1, 2026 11:35

Professor Ada Yonath, who in 2009 became the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel Prize, pictured speaking in 2013 (Photo: Getty)

Religious IDF soldiers who refused Gaza operation with female paramedic jailed

Religious Zionist soldiers have forecefully objected to the appointment of women to combat roles

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September 1, 2026 10:58

An armoured personnel carrier similar to the one the 16 male soldiers refused to enter ((Photo: Flash90)

Tel Aviv-born artist Itzik Mevorah to showcase his kinetic art in Israel for the first time

In addition to his reliefs that combine movement, light and optical illusions, the exhibition in the Ofer Ramat Aviv Mall will also present his Tube works and Tube Face sculptures

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August 31, 2026 10:32

Israeli artist Itzik Mevorah. (Image: Itzik Mevorah)

Former hostage Eli Sharabi to co-host October 7 memorial ceremony

The event will be broadcast by Israel’s major media outlets and international broadcasters, with community screenings planned around the world

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August 31, 2026 10:15

Former Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi recounts his captivity by Hamas terrorists to the UN Security Council on March 20, 2025. (Image: Getty)

US and Iran exchange fire for the first time since July

Washington says it struck missile launchers before they could fire rockets carrying sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz

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August 31, 2026 09:55

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026. (Image: Getty Images)

IDF chief orders heightened readiness on eve of chagim and October 7 anniversary

Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir also called for an increase in military funding

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August 28, 2026 11:39

IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir (Image: IDF)

Israeli pop star who snubbed Eurovision to keep Shabbat weds on Italian Riviera

Omer Adam and his partner Sacha Israelovich wed in a Orthodox ceremony set in a converted medieval monastery

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August 27, 2026 14:12

Israeli singer Omer Adam performs at Hostage square in Tel Aviv on February 20, 2025, the day of the release of the bodies of four Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity (Flash90)

Former IDF general Ofer Winter launches new right-wing party for 2026 elections

Winter, who unveiled Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad and former Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum as candidates, used the launch event to call for the ‘emigration’ of Palestinians

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August 26, 2026 16:39

Ofer Winter at the launch of the new Amcha Yisrael party in Jerusalem on August 25, 2026 (Flash90)

Financial sanctions against Charedi schools allowing draft dodgers to study expanded

Yeshivahs must confirm that no student who evaded military service, despite being legally obliged to serve, is studying there

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August 25, 2026 11:28

Strictly Orthodox Jewish men protest the arrests of draft dodgers, near Bet Lid military prison in Kfar Yona in central Israel in June 2026 (Photo: AFP/Getty)

US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran

The White House intends to sever Iran’s economic lifelines and isolate the regime internationally

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August 25, 2026 10:41

The US treasury has imposed sanctions on dozens of individuals and entities accused of supporting Iranian oil revenues, nuclear and missile procurement and cyber operations (Photo: Getty)

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Melanie Swan

Latest from Melanie Swan

Israel releases Lebanese detainees in return for help finding remains of murdered Jews

Israeli former commandos use surfing and sailing to build self-belief in children at risk of dropping out

Newly built Tel Aviv apartment block hit Iranian missile finally welcomes residents after repairs

Phone ban in Tel Aviv schools sees pupils’ screen time drop dramatically

More from Melanie Swan

Israel ‘captures Hamas security chief’ Mu’in al-Arabid in Gaza

US hits IRGC targets around Hormuz as Iran strikes regional bases

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Ada Yonath, who helped pave way for advanced antibiotics, dies aged 87

Religious IDF soldiers who refused Gaza operation with female paramedic jailed

Tel Aviv-born artist Itzik Mevorah to showcase his kinetic art in Israel for the first time

Former hostage Eli Sharabi to co-host October 7 memorial ceremony

US and Iran exchange fire for the first time since July

IDF chief orders heightened readiness on eve of chagim and October 7 anniversary

Israeli pop star who snubbed Eurovision to keep Shabbat weds on Italian Riviera

Former IDF general Ofer Winter launches new right-wing party for 2026 elections

Financial sanctions against Charedi schools allowing draft dodgers to study expanded

US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran