military
27 Lubavitch Hasidim Agree to IDF Enlistment; 13 Sent to Military Prison
Twenty-seven Lubavitch Hasidim detained in Israel will enlist in the IDF, while 13 who refused face military prison.
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diplomacy
Israeli and Lebanese Military Delegations Arrive in Florida to Resume Talks
Israeli and Lebanese military delegations are in Tampa, Florida, for U.S.-mediated talks focused on security arrangements in southern Lebanon.
Economy
Shekel Exchange Rates End of Day Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Bank of Israel announced end-of-day exchange rates on October 20, 2026, with the US Dollar trading at 3.1060 NIS, and the Euro at 3.4822 NIS.
Legal Affairs
Netanyahu’s Lawyer: Police Tapped Calls Before Investigation Was Approved; Former AG: That’s Illegal
Netanyahu's lawyer alleges police tapped calls before approval in PM's trial; former AG Avichai Mandelblit says it's illegal.
Politics
Tel-Hai Becomes a University as Israel’s Battered North Begins to Rebuild
Tel-Hai University in Kiryat Shmona officially opens its first academic year as Israel's 11th research university, boosting northern reconstruction efforts.
Middle East
Defense Minister Katz: We’ve Delivered Unprecedented Security to Northern Residents
Defense Minister Israel Katz declared Israel has established a 700 sq km security zone in southern Lebanon, evicting 200,000 Shiite residents and dismantling…
Politics
Netanyahu and Smotrich Ask Ofer Winter’s Rabbi to Convince him to Withdraw
PM Netanyahu and Finance Minister Smotrich met with Rabbi Eli Sadan to urge retired Brig. Gen. Ofer Winter to withdraw his party, citing election poll concerns.
Politics
Arab Party Leader: Ending the Occupation Is Only a Matter of Time
Arab party leader Ayman Odeh stated ending the "occupation" is a matter of time, prioritizing changing Israeli public opinion and ousting PM Netanyahu.
Politics
Hamas Nominee Rejected from Sakharov Prize Shortlist
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was excluded from the Sakharov Prize shortlist after Israeli authorities presented evidence of his Hamas military rank.
diplomacy
Israel Secures Partnership Status with Pacific Islands Forum
Israel has secured partnership status with the Pacific Islands Forum, enhancing collaboration on water, climate, and development with island nations.