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Namibia arrests Iranian women claiming to be Israeli, mistaken for Yahalomis

Rabbi Yosef Rahimi, the Chabad Lubavitch emissary in Namibia, told Walla that he immediately realized the two women were Iranian when he met them at the police station. 

Iranian woman pretending to be a member of the Yahalomi family in Namibia on October 7, 2026.
Power poles.

Israel's electricity reform: Israelis are leaving one of the country's oldest companies

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Majority of Israelis view October 7 as central to their vote ahead of elections, IDI poll shows

Palestinian and Israeli flags overlook Dome of Rock and Western Wall; Illustrative.

Israelis and Palestinians need a new choice: Federalism - opinion


The ‘Jews vs Israelis’ lie: Right does not own Judaism, and the Left has not abandoned it - opinion

The Jewishness of those on the Left and in the political Center is no less real than that of right-wing Jews.

Religious IDF Israeli soldiers pray during a training of the Ultra-Orthodox Unit at the Givati Brigade near the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, September 27, 2017.

Indian police detain Israeli for staying without valid travel documents following drug charges

Driham was dubbed an “Israeli drug baron” but was cleared after claiming that police had planted drugs. The arrest is an immigration-related detention rather than an arrest for a new drug offense.

Police personnel stand outside a closed lab following an advisory from the local authority to close shops and other establishments at Connaught Place in New Delhi on July 23, 2026.

The flydubai incident: A miracle or a story of resourcefulness? - opinion

Hayoun’s act saved the plane and its passengers from a certain immediate crash.

A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026.

Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah near Nova Festival site despite ban by police, KKL-JNF

The celebration follows a similar event at the site in 2025, which angered the families of October 7 attack victims. As a result, the JNF and police banned such events in 2026.

Visitors to the site of the Nova music festival.

Thailand revokes citizenship of Israeli businessman six years after naturalization

Thai authorities revoked the citizenship of Israeli-born Ariel Blushstein, citing his use of an Israeli passport after naturalization and an alleged failure to disclose Uruguayan citizenship.

Bangkok, Thailand.

David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Ynon Kreiz attends the "Masters of the Universe" New York Screening at Regal Times Square, June 01, 2026.

Flydubai co-pilot was banned from flying in Oman after showing 'radical ideological views' - report

The report follows comments by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the attempted hijacking, saying that the hijacker underwent radical Islamist indoctrination and was clearly suicidal.

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026.

Flydubai hijacking: Israel is a nation of heroes - time for the gov't to show courage too - opinion

We have now heard some testimony from passengers aboard the flight. It is frightening and disturbing, particularly as investigators are still trying to understand what exactly happened.

A flydubai plane carrying passengers from flight FZ1073 arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, after a suspected terror attack aboard their original flight from Dubai to Israel forced an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, September 30, 2026.

Basket League and Players Union sign deal to boost Israeli players

The sides agreed on a multi-year framework that includes establishing a dedicated fund, increasing resources for Israeli players, and introducing mechanisms to expand opportunities in the league.

Maccabi Tel Aviv player Yam Madar against Hapoel Tel Aviv player Bar Timor.

Two Israelis arrested in Cyprus after over 27 kg. of ketamine, other drugs found in apartment

A court on Thursday morning ordered that the two be remanded for eight days for investigative purposes. Their defense attorneys did not object to the police request.

Drugs found with an Israeli couple in Cyprus.