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‘We’re waiting for you’ – Captives’ relatives gather at Gaza border

‘My soul is with you in the tunnel’ - Families of remaining hostages held in Gaza gather at the border near scene of October 7th massacre to mark 562 days in captivity, urging the government to reach a deal and calling out to the hostages in the Strip.

April 20, 2025

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett rushed to hospital

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who has been rumored to be eyeing possible return to politics and run for the premiership, has been hospitalized after feeling unwell.

April 20, 2025

Israel finally charges Oct. 7th terrorists, fearing US will do so first

Israel moves forward with terror indictments to avoid being 'embarrassed' by the U.S. filing charges first.

April 20, 2025

American-Israeli hostage’s dad calls for direct U.S.-Hamas talks

The father of kidnapped IDF soldier Edan Alexander asks Washington to engage directly with Hamas to save his son.

April 20, 2025

‘A huge loss’ – IDF soldier killed in Gaza ambush near border

After weeks of relative quiet, an IDF tracker was killed by Hamas terrorists during a rescue operation in Gaza.

April 20, 2025

Netanyahu issues special statement on hostage deal

Netanyahu: 'I'm fully committed to bringing our hostages home, but not by surrendering to Hamas' terms.'

April 19, 2025

Two teenage ISIS members indicted for planning terror attack on Lod synagogue

The teens planned to stab the security guard with a poisoned knife, steal his weapon, and shoot congregants with his rifle.

April 18, 2025

Jewish visits to Temple Mount hit new high during holiday week

The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Jewish Temples were built, is the holiest site in Judaism.

April 17, 2025

Huckabee arrives in Israel to take up ambassadorial posting

He will present his credentials to Israel President Isaac Herzog on Monday at an official ceremony in Jerusalem.

April 17, 2025

Freed Israeli hostage listed in TIME’s top 100 most influential people

Noa Argamani was named as one of the most influential people of 2025 for her efforts globally to raise awareness of the plight of the remaining captives.

April 17, 2025

Dyeing for royalty: Ancient tools reveal economic power behind biblical Israel

Each basin, reconstructed from fragments, stood about a meter high, held approximately 350 liters, and had a diameter of 60-80 centimeters –large enough to submerge full wool fleeces.

April 17, 2025

Trump says no to joint US-Israeli strike on Iran, prefers deal: report

Trump reportedly shut down Netanyahu’s push for a strike on Iran's nuclear sites, opting instead for diplomacy over military action.

April 17, 2025

Released Hostage Agam Berger to give violin performance at Auschwitz

She will be playing a 130-year-old violin that survived the Holocaust.

April 16, 2025

Israeli fighter jet bombs area near Israeli community by mistake

The IDF explained that the incident was the result of a 'technical malfunction' that occurred while the fighter jet was attempting an airstrike within Gaza.

April 16, 2025

Report: Shin Bet staffer leaked hostage rescue plans

Hours before the operation was launched in June, security officials saw details about it on a Telegram group chat.

April 16, 2025

IDF rescues ‘Billy’ – dog of murdered hostage found in Gaza rubble

18 months after the October 7th massacre, an IDF soldier discovered a missing family dog in the rubble of Gaza.

April 16, 2025

Netanyahu’s response to Khameini’s threats to destroy Israel

Netanyahu on Khameini: "The most brazen thing about this is that he issues this (threat) while he's negotiating - supposedly negotiating - peace with the United States."

April 15, 2025

Former hostages gather at Western Wall for priestly blessing

Among those attending was former hostage Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Feb. 22 after 505 days.

April 15, 2025

‘Don’t reward Palestinian terror with state, Netanyahu tells Macron after son wrote ‘screw you’

Netanyahu slams French push for Palestinian statehood as a 'prize for murderers.'

April 15, 2025

Maldives ban Israeli tourists ‘in solidarity with Palestine’

The Maldives has shut its doors to Israeli passport holders, citing solidarity with Palestinians and accusing the Jewish State of genocide.

April 15, 2025

Netanyahu slams Shin Bet as ‘Deep State militia’

Netanyahu reiterates 'Deep State' accusations against the Shin Bet following, arrest of agent who leaked intel on a secret political investigation.

April 15, 2025

‘No respect for Judaism’ — Disgusting pita protest sparks backlash for ‘desecrating Passover’

Minister condemns demonstration as a 'provocation that wastes food, desecrates the sanctity of Passover, and does not inspire any solidarity.'

April 15, 2025

‘Deep state’ probe? Shin Bet whistleblower under investigation

A Shin Bet agent who exposed secret probes into alleged right-wing extremism within Israel's police is now under criminal investigation himself.

April 15, 2025

First day of Passover saw 43% rise in Jewish visits to Temple Mount

'The policy is to allow free worship for Jews everywhere, including on the Temple Mount,' says spokesman for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

April 15, 2025

Jerusalem in talks with Trump officials on tariffs, White House adviser confirms

Trump has described the tariff rates as 'reciprocal' despite Jerusalem’s free trade agreement with the United States.

April 14, 2025

Houthi missile targets central Israel on Passover, none injured

Sirens wailed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities throughout central Israel at 6:15 p.m.

April 14, 2025

Yair Netanyahu to Macron: ‘Screw you’ over ‘Palestine’ recognition

Prime Minister Netanyahu vehemently opposes recognition of 'Palestine,' a state that does not exist according to international law.

April 13, 2025

Plane carrying 2 freed hostages collides at DC airport; no reported injuries

The Siegels were in Washington to appeal to the US government on behalf of the 59 hostages still in Gaza.

April 11, 2025

Israeli discoveries in quantum physics make medicine more efficient

Scientists have now found that the electrons in tiny magnetic properties of atoms that store information, can now keep spinning by applying low magnetic fields.

April 11, 2025

Israel Air Force retirees and reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statement

Netanyahu backed the decision, calling the letter an implicit refusal to serve and an attempt to ‘break Israeli society from within’.

April 10, 2025

Ben-Gvir to visit US in first ‘political-diplomatic’ trip since taking office

The reported U.S. government invite would represent a 180-degree shift in Washington’s approach to Ben-Gvir.

April 10, 2025

Mike Huckabee confirmed as new US ambassador to Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Huckabee's confirmation, calling it 'a great day for the Israeli-American alliance.'

April 10, 2025

Hamas calls UK terror label unjust, claims no murder of civilians

A senior Hamas official told a UK court that the group stands for democracy and dialogue — not terrorism — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

April 10, 2025

Israeli military plane crashes in Lebanon

Israel's military has announced there are no security concerns or information leaks.

April 9, 2025

Bombshell report: October 7th ‘hero’ who ‘saved hundreds’ lied for fame, fortune

Prominent journalist says the October 7th rescue claims made by a farmer, who allegedly saved hundreds from Hamas gunfire, don't hold up under scrutiny.

April 9, 2025

IDF, Defense Ministry to recognize civilian heroes of Oct. 7

As part of the tribute, military personnel will be present at the funerals of these individuals, and their gravestones will be allowed to feature a special plaque with the national symbol.

April 9, 2025

Dutch government tightens arms exports to Israel

The Netherlands provides Israel with some items for the maintenance and upgrades of the U.S.-made F-35 fighter jet.

April 9, 2025

Supreme Court President Esther Hayut and justices

Netanyahu shocked at court’s ruling over Shin Bet leader’s firing

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office called the ruling 'puzzling,' because the justices admitted the premier has the authority to fire the head of the Shin Bet.

April 9, 2025

Genuine pro-Palestinian demonstrations should call to ‘Free Gaza’ from Hamas, says Israel’s antisemitism envoy

'Silence, impunity, and false moral equivalency are fueling and normalizing this tsunami of antisemitism,' Cotler-Wunsh warned.

April 8, 2025

AI outperforms physicians in telemedicine, Israeli researchers say

Furthermore, only 2.8% of AI suggestions were rated as potentially harmful, while 4.6% of the physicians’ decisions fell into the same category.

April 8, 2025

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Israeli tech sector raises $3b in funding in Q1 of 2025

While the number of active investors declined by 16% from the previous quarter, the investment total increased.

April 8, 2025

Gaza proves why ‘land for peace’ is a failure – Trump

Israel gave away Gaza in exchange for peace, but that 'didn't work out' too well, says Trump.

April 8, 2025

In first, Ariel court rules city allowed to bar Palestinian workers

Before the current war, some 200,000 Palestinian workers were employed throughout the Jewish state, including 30,000 in Judea and Samaria.

April 7, 2025

US tariffs threaten thousands of Israeli jobs, manufacturers, association warns

Netanyahu will be the first world leader to discuss the impending tariffs with Trump.

April 7, 2025

‘We’re still finding bombs, Metula unsafe for civilians’ – Mayor

'If the state can't provide us security, they should establish a military base here,' says frustrated Metula resident.

April 7, 2025

‘Unreal’ – 18 months into war, Ashkelon targeted by Hamas rockets

'After a year and a half of war in Gaza, rockets are still being fired at Ashkelon. This is unreal,' says resident of southern port city

April 7, 2025

Passover tours across Syrian border sold out

The morning and afternoon family-oriented tours, which are subject to security considerations, will be accompanied by a military escort.

April 6, 2025

British Airways resumes Israel flights

BA’s rival Virgin Atlantic has not yet resumed flights to Israel and is only due to restart service in October.

April 6, 2025

Israel launches first agricultural shipments to Azerbaijan

The move could pave the way for similar opportunities in other countries along the route.

April 6, 2025

Netanyahu departs for Washington as Trump’s tariffs, Iran tensions loom

Netanyahu heading to the US from Hungary for his second meeting with President Donald Trump in two months, after the US slaps 17% tariff on the Jewish state.

April 6, 2025

Israel targets alleged crime boss behind billion-shekel extortion empire

According to the police, the group exerted control over tenders issued by the state, local authorities, and even private enterprises, with operations stretching from Nesher and Netanya to Rishon LeZion, Yarka, and beyond.

April 6, 2025

Israel deports UK MPs, citing their anti-Israel agenda, hate

Anti-Israel parliamentarians claimed to be traveling as part of official delegation, but the UK government did not confirm the trip in advance with Israeli authorities.

April 6, 2025

Revelations of systematic rights violations of Israeli settlers spark outrage

'We arrest these schmucks even without proof for several days,’ to interrogate them under harsh conditions, the senior man says, in a recording aired Saturday.

April 6, 2025

WATCH: ‘Passover Cleaning’ at The Western Wall

Every year before Passover, the notes placed in the cracks of the Kotel (the Western Wall) are carefully removed and buried with reverence.

April 5, 2025

WATCH: Wild boars and piglets roam freely through Israeli city

A wild boar was spotted with her brood of piglets on a Haifa street.

April 5, 2025

Danny Danon tells UN Security Council to ‘heed Gazans cry’ against Hamas

Danon criticized the council for focusing mainly on complaints against Israel rather than working to dismantle terrorist organizations.

April 4, 2025

Israeli Foreign Minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weapon

Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, but the US and Europe are convinced otherwise.

April 4, 2025

Israeli leaders scrambling to reduce U.S. tariffs

In a bid to mitigate the impact, Smotrich signed an order on Wednesday eliminating the last remaining Israeli tariffs on U.S. imports, valued at $11.3 million annually.

April 4, 2025

Hungary defies ICC, welcomes Netanyahu with full military honors

Orban told Hungarian public broadcaster Kossuth Radio that the ICC decision was 'fundamentally wrong' and an 'outrageously brazen' political decision that would lead to 'the discrediting of international law.'

April 3, 2025

Israel’s largest mall under fire for defying Shabbat law

While mall pledges to remain open on Saturdays, a Haredi boycott and labor investigation may force the complex to shutter its doors on the Sabbath.

April 3, 2025

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