Israelis flock to settle in Golan Heights community named after TrumpAlthough the community has only has 50-100 residents, there is currently a waiting list of over 2,000. December 24, 2024
Israeli president renews call for independent Oct. 7 commission of inquirySuch commissions have broader authority to summon witnesses and collect evidence and are headed by a senior Supreme Court justice. December 24, 2024
Israel’s volunteers transform grief into national strengthThose with university degrees and above-average incomes showed the highest participation rates, around 50%. December 24, 2024
Israel Police sappers make Chanukah menorah from Hezbollah rocketsThe veteran sappers made the menorah from pieces of rockets gathered over the year-long war, including from the attack on the Druze village of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights that killed 12 children. December 24, 2024
Released hostage Hannah Katzir diesGazan terrorists claimed the Nir Oz resident had been killed in an Israeli airstrike - before freeing her in the only hostage deal to date. December 24, 2024
In Christmas message, Netanyahu hails Christian support for Israel’s war ‘defending civilization against barbarism’'You've stood by our side resiliently,' says Israeli premier, vowing to defend the the Jewish state as the 'repository of our common heritage' in the ongoing war 'against barbarism.' December 24, 2024
‘Historic mistake’ for Israel not to directly attack Iran: ex-DM'We need to go for the head [of the snake], for Iran,' Mossad chief David Barnea reportedly said. December 24, 2024
Israel intercepts Houthi missile, 25 hurt running to bomb shelters'We will not stop until the aggression against our people in Gaza stops,' says Houthi official. December 24, 2024
Hope for cancer patients: Israeli researchers unveil innovative dual-drug nanoparticle therapyTumor size reduction and delayed progression were significant, with treated mice showing a 2.5-fold improvement in time to progression and a twofold increase in median survival compared to those receiving free drugs. December 23, 2024
El Al bets big on new fleet after disastrous global rankingEven with a shiny new fleet, El Al has faced mounting criticism over alleged price gouging during the Israel-Hamas war. December 23, 2024
Gaza war fueling groundbreaking Israeli medical innovationsMore than 12,000 soldiers have been injured both physically and psychologically in over 14 months of war. December 23, 2024
‘Vast majority of Australians stand with Israel,’ says anchor fired over pro-Israel commentsAustralian news host fired over pro-Israel views meets with Israeli President and Knesset Speaker, emphasizes Israel’s right to self-defense. December 23, 2024
Jerusalem seminary fire leaves 48 injuredThree victims in critical condition and dozens more in moderate or light condition after a fire tore through a seminary dormitory in Jerusalem. December 23, 2024
Wizz Air returns as major airlines extend Israel flight banThe Knesset’s Economic Affairs Committee is also working to amend consumer protection laws regarding flight cancellation compensation. December 22, 2024
Inside Israel’s next-gen fight to save its heroesSurgical robots are proving their worth at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem, where Medtronic’s robotic guidance system removed a bullet lodged in a soldier’s sacrum in just 90 minutes, preventing paralysis and lead poisoning. December 22, 2024
Air Haifa takes off again after months-long war closureBeginning January 2, the airline will expand its network with five weekly flights to Athens. December 22, 2024
Wreckage of Israeli chopper downed in Yom Kippur War found in SyriaThe families of the six victims of the April 27, 1974, crash were notified, Israel’s Channel 12 News reported on Sunday. December 22, 2024
Why can’t Israel shoot down Houthi missiles?The Houthi missiles may feature technology, including maneuverable warheads, that are designed to avoid detection and interception. December 22, 2024
Defeat the Houthis to reopen the Port of Eilat, local leaders urgeHouthi attacks on Red Sea ships led to shutdown of Israel's southernmost port. December 22, 2024
Israel planning wave of attacks against Houthis in YemenIsrael is currently gearing up for an additional wave of strikes targeting the Houthis. December 22, 2024
Ramat Gan Mayor: ‘We were lucky there were no children at school’ hit by Houthis missileThe Mayor announced the damage was 40 million shekel ($11 million) and that a replacement Ramat Ef’al elementary school building would be constructed. December 20, 2024
Supreme Court to Ben Gvir: ‘Why Aren’t Nukhba terrorists prisoners getting enough food?’Gvir: 'The Israel Prison Service is diligent in ensuring compliance with the law, providing only the bare minimum required by legal standards.' December 19, 2024
Breakthrough for bioengineering as study deciphers how cells define their identityUnderstanding how transcription factors navigate chromatin could enable scientists to bioengineer adult cells into other cell types. December 19, 2024
Netanyahu reassures mother of US journalist kidnapped in SyriaIn a personal letter to Austin Tice's mother, Netanyahu said Israel is acting with caution and is concerned about her son's life. December 19, 2024
IAF strikes Yemen as Houthis fire missile at central IsraelNine said killed in IAF bombing of Houthi-controlled ports, oil facilities. December 19, 2024
Houthi missile attack destroys elementary school in central IsraelRamat Gan mayor says it was 'great luck' that missile was fired overnight and not during school hours. December 19, 2024
Half of Israeli Arabs feel ‘shared destiny’ with Jewish population: SurveyIsrael’s 2.08 million Arabs make up 21.1% of the country’s population, according to figures released by the Central Bureau of Statistics in May. December 18, 2024
‘This mission brings hope’: Israeli, African doctors collaborate to save livesFounded at the Wolfson Medical Center in 1995, Save a Child’s Heart has saved the lives of more than 7,000 children from 70 countries and has brought over 150 local healthcare professionals to Israel for training. December 18, 2024
Israel allocating $64m for tourism projects, including in Judea and SamariaIn recent months, the ministry reviewed 119 applications, representing a total requested investment of approximately $446 million. December 18, 2024
Smotrich says hostage deal would be a ‘mistake,’ urges ‘crushing Hamas’ insteadSmotrich: 'Hamas is at its weakest point since the war began. This is not the moment to offer it any reprieve.' December 18, 2024
IDF to establish five new reservist brigades for volunteers ages 38-58So far, 3,000 of the planned 15,000 volunteers have signed up for the David Division. December 18, 2024
Knesset mulls law to block establishment of a Palestinian stateAn 80-MK majority or 61 MKs and a national referendum would be needed to give up land or any Israeli territorial waters. December 18, 2024
Argentina, Israel mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in JerusalemArgentina’s ambassador to Israel, Rabbi Axel Wahnish, said, 'Argentina was for 74 years a partner but now, in its 75th year, under president Milei Argentina has become a friend to Israel.' December 18, 2024
Report: Hostage deal not imminent, has a ‘long way to go’Claims that Israel and Hamas are nearing an agreement 'don't help the negotiations,' says Israeli official. December 18, 2024
Saudis want peace with Israel, don’t care about Palestinian state – reportNetanyahu believes that the Saudi Crown Prince is not particularly interested in a Palestinian state, December 17, 2024
One-quarter of Israelis struggle with food insecurity, report revealsAccording to the findings, 86.4% of families had to forgo mental health assistance, and 70.8% refrained from buying necessary medications or seeking medical care. December 17, 2024
Israeli man arrested for plotting terror attacks on behalf of IranAuthorities say the Jerusalem man had spied on behalf of Iran and was plotting terrorist attacks orchestrated by Iranian intelligence operatives. December 17, 2024
IDF order could kick off big expansion of Judea and Samaria citiesThe Jewish population in Judea and Samaria surpassed half a million people, according to a report published almost one year ago. December 17, 2024
Israel rolls out first domestically made quantum computerQuantum computers are particularly powerful for tasks like cryptography, optimization, material science, and simulations of complex systems. December 17, 2024
Bill that would permit Jewish settlements in Gaza presented to the KnessetIn 2005, 9000 Israelis were evacuated from 25 settlements in Gaza, and since then, many Israelis have advocated for renewing a Jewish presence in the region. December 16, 2024
Saving lives, building bridges: Emergency readiness fosters coexistence in the GalileeIn the Western Galilee district to which his battalion belongs, Hamed trained and supported teams in 20 municipalities over the past year. December 16, 2024
Hamas pushing for release of top terrorist in hostage deal: ReportHamas said to be demanding Israel free Marwan Barghouti, who is currently serving five life sentences for his involvement in deadly terror attacks. December 16, 2024
In first since 1967, Syrian mayor meets Israeli officersResidents of six Druze villages in the Golan have expressed a desire to have them annexed by Israel. December 16, 2024
Israel appeals ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, GallantThe appeals concern alleged procedural flaws in the ICC prosecutor’s office under chief prosecutor Karim Khan. December 16, 2024
‘Israel can’t trust terror-supporting PA for security,’ say local leaders in Judea, Samaria The Biden administration has urged Israel to support the PA in its counter-terror operation with military aid and other assistance. December 16, 2024
Senator slams White House for allowing US airlines to boycott flights to Israel when ‘skies are safe’'The Biden-Harris administration was lax in pursuing why some airlines will not fly to Israel,' said Senator Ted Cruz. December 15, 2024
Israel closes its embassy in Ireland over Dublin’s ‘extreme anti-Israel policies’Israeli foreign minister orders shuttering of Israel's embassy in Dublin more than half a year after Jerusalem recalled its ambassador to Ireland following its recognition of unilateral Palestinian statehood. December 15, 2024
Former state attorney sparks storm for telling IDF reserve pilots not to serveMoshe Lador had said air force reservists shouldn’t fly if the judicial overhaul process restarts. December 15, 2024
Supreme Court forcing return of judicial reform, says justice ministerJustice Minister Yariv Levin, the architect of the abortive 2023 judicial reform plan, hints at new bid to pass the reform, accusing Supreme Court of running roughshod over Knesset's and government's rights. December 15, 2024
Hamas signals significant softening on hostage dealDuring this period, up to 30 hostages would be freed, including American citizens, women, elderly individuals, and those with medical conditions. December 14, 2024
Ski resort’s CEO dreams of expanding Hermon siteThe site has been declared a closed military zone until the end of the month, and it’s thought that the order will be extended for another month. December 13, 2024
An Israeli cafe chain launched by and for Oct. 7 survivors is expanding to more citiesThe cafe has become a gathering place for those directly impacted by the events of Oct. 7 — survivors of the Nova music festival, bereaved parents and others — while also offering a space for those not directly affected to engage with their stories and find meaning. December 13, 2024
Israeli strikes in Syria may pave way for targeting Iran’s nuclear sitesSources in the Israeli Air Force said they were preparing for action against Iran's nuclear sites and were enlisting the aid of the US. December 12, 2024
Ahead of Jerusalem embassy opening, Paraguay’s president visits Western Wall'Honor to renew commitment to the Jewish people,' says President Santiago Peña during a visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem, hours before the opening ceremony for Paraguay's new embassy in Jerusalem. December 12, 2024
Tel Aviv defense-tech summit highlights innovation, AIInnovation and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in defense was a recurring theme at the conference, spearheaded by the Israel Ministry of Defense Directorate of Defense, Research, and Development (DDR&D). December 12, 2024
10-year-old murdered, 3 wounded in terror shooting targeting busThe boy was traveling with his family on a bus bound for Jerusalem; terrorist opened fire, struck bus more than 20 times. December 12, 2024
Coalition defeats opposition’s proposal for probe into October 7 failuresBenjamin Netanyahu stated at a press conference that 'many citizens' were opposed to the investigation. December 11, 2024
Israeli statisticians who revolutionized data analysis win $1M prize despite protestsThe biannual Rousseeuw Prize is awarded by the King Baudouin Foundation, a Brussels-based philanthropic organization. December 11, 2024
Entertainment, sports, and war top 2024 Google searches in IsraelCrumble cake headed the list of recipe searches in Israel, followed by honey cake, 'key' challah, and bento cakes. December 11, 2024
Floyd Mayweather announces new initiative to gift Israeli orphans on their birthdays'To all the widows and orphans: keep your heads held high as we honor the cherished memories of those who have passed,' Mayweather wrote in an Instagram post on Monday. December 11, 2024
