Former hostage Keith Siegel opens pancake house in Tel Aviv
His signature recipe, which his daughter shared online while he was in captivity, was once a quiet family ritual. Now, it's a symbol of survival, hope and resilience.
March 27, 2025Israel News
Ephraim Defrin takes over as chief IDF Spokesperson
In his farewell speech, Hagari emphasized that 'all parts of society need to get under the stretcher,' in an apparent political statement that referenced the ongoing debate regarding the ultra-Orthodox draft.
March 27, 2025
1,200-year-old relic discovered near ancient synagogue in southern Israel
Researchers say the ancient clay jug unearthed in the Yatir Forest, near a Byzantine-era synagogue, testifies to the importance of camels to the area under Abbasid rule.
March 27, 2025
Thousands of anti-gov’t demonstrators block Jerusalem roads
Protesters blocked Highway 1, the major thoroughfare between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, snarling traffic for hours and lighting flares.
March 27, 2025
Freed hostage: ‘I was afraid my son wouldn’t remember me’
Or Levy recalls his fear that his toddler son wouldn't recognize him after he was held by Hamas terrorists for some 16 months.
March 27, 2025
Rafael Defense Systems reports 64% surge in profits, records earnings for 2024
The company said 46% of the year’s revenue was generated from abroad.
March 26, 2025
Leaked files suggest fired Shin Bet chief supported ‘economic investment’ in Gaza prior to Oct. 7
According to Israel Hayom, Bar also did not recommend the assassination of Hamas terrorists, rather only the neutralization of terrorist 'incidents.'
March 26, 2025
Anti-Netanyahu protests render Jerusalem neighborhood ‘unlivable’
Rehavia resident describes experience of living with constant protests as a 'nightmare.'
March 26, 2025
Moody’s warns investors of Israel’s ‘high political risks’
Despite the negative tone of the most recent update, the agency did not lower Israel's credit score any further.
March 26, 2025
Freed hostage says division among Israelis ‘strengthens Hamas’
Shem Tov said his captors would gloat and describe how Israel 'was destroying itself from within.'
March 25, 2025
Israeli court freezes Palestinian Authority funds for terror victim’s family
The Palestinian Authority (PA) allocates around $279 million annually to pay salaries to security prisoners in Israeli prisons, which range from $400 to $3,400 per month, depending on the sentence.
March 25, 2025
Protesters swarm Knesset, barring entrance to lawmakers as gov’t passes budget
Despite attempts by protesters to block Coalition lawmakers from entering the Knesset and disruptions inside the parliament building, Netanyahu government manages to secure passage of the 2025 budget.
March 25, 2025
Why Israel should annex at least parts of Judea and Samaria – analysis
Vehement opposition to annexation exists in Israel, mostly from the left, but some centrists and right-wingers may reconsider with incentives such as Saudi normalization.
March 25, 2025
‘DEVASTATING’: 85-year-old ‘pillar of community’ killed in terror shooting
Moshe 'Musa' Horan, who was murdered in a shooting attack on Monday, is survived by his wife, four children, and 10 grandchildren.
March 25, 2025
Mysterious ancient pyramidal structure unearthed in Israel
2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure discovered in Judean Desert, along with papyrus documents, weapons, and fabrics.
March 25, 2025
Freed hostage recalls starvation, captors stealing his food
Rescued hostage was forced to hide his meager food rations, which were regularly stolen by his captors.
March 25, 2025
Knesset to elect lawmaker to review AG’s firing on April 8
An attorney general may be dismissed on four grounds, including fundamental disputes with the government hindering cooperation—the reason cited in Sunday’s no-confidence motion.
March 24, 2025
Scene of October 7 massacre becomes most visited JNF site in Israel
Drawing thousands of visitors each day, the site of the largest massacre on October 7th, 2023 is now the most visited destination managed by the KKL-JNF in Israel.
March 24, 2025
Denials and accusations fly over alleged secret investigation of Israeli police minister
The prime minister denied knowing about the probe of the national security minister. The security agency first confirmed and then denied its existence.
March 24, 2025
Israel plans international airport near Beersheva
The site of the proposed civilian airport is adjacent to Israeli Air Force’s Nevatim base, which is home to F-35 fighter jets and was targeted by Iran last year.
March 24, 2025
Israeli man arrested for espionage, suspected of working for Iran
Investigators uncovered that the man received payments via encrypted financial transactions and used additional secrecy measures to conceal his activities.
March 24, 2025
‘Hamas in control of Gaza, getting stronger,’ warns watchdog
'Hamas is completely in control; the blow the organization has suffered is not enough to bring it down,' says Israeli who warned IDF of October 7th attacks in advance.
March 24, 2025
Israeli anti-gov’t protesters tear down signs of fallen IDF soldiers
The Heroism Forum reports this isn't the first time protesters have tried to vandalize or destroy banners honoring fallen IDF soldiers.
March 23, 2025
Israel advances settlement sovereignty in biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria
The 13 newly recognized independent communities include Tal Menashe, Migron, Shvut Rachel, Haresha, Leshem, Nofei Nehemia, Gvaot, Kerem Reim, Neriya, Alon, Ovnat, Brosh Habika, and Ibei Hanahal.
March 23, 2025
Coalition MKs slam Lapid’s call for anti-gov’t strike, ‘tax revolt’
During the same rally on Saturday, Yair Golan, chairman of the opposition The Democrats party, went one step further by appearing to call for a coup.
March 23, 2025
Defying protesters, Israeli gov’t votes to begin dismissal of attorney general
Government ministers vote unanimously to back no-confidence motion against State Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, initiating process for her removal from office.
March 23, 2025
US State Department cites anti-Netanyahu protests in travel warning for Israel
US State Department issues travel warning for Israel amid resumption of Hamas rocket attacks, Houthi missile attacks - and anti-Netanyahu mass demonstrations.
March 23, 2025
Left-wing leaders threaten general strike to ‘overthrow’ Israel’s government
Knesset Opposition Leader and former PM Yair Lapid calls for tax revolt and general strike if Netanyahu government moves forward with firing of internal security chief, while chief of The Democrats party calls for government overthrow.
March 23, 2025
Houthis declare blockade of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
'Ben Gurion Airport is no longer safe until the aggression on Gaza stops,' say Houthis in statement.
March 23, 2025
Civil war? Ex-PM, oppositon call for legal coup to oust Netanyahu
Far-left MK explicitly calls for the government to be overthrown, ex-prime minister urges legal maneuver to remove Netanyahu from power.
March 23, 2025
Israeli researchers, companies secure over 1.1 billion euros in EU grants
European Union Ambassador to Israel Dimiter Tzantchev attended the ceremony and presented awards to the recipients.
March 22, 2025
‘Saying the Shema prayer gave me strength’: Freed hostage Eli Sharabi visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave
Last year, Eli Sharabi's brother Sharon went to the Ohel to pray for his release.
March 21, 2025
Knesset bill seeks to limit release of terrorists for hostages
Tal’s proposed legislation aims to cap the number of terrorists exchanged per hostage to deter future abductions.
March 21, 2025
Despite war’s toll, Israel is ranked world’s 8th happiest country
She noted that the World Happiness Report focuses on the life satisfaction index, which is shaped by factors like economic stability and the quality of health services, rather than daily emotions or current events.
March 20, 2025
Growing number of IDF reservists refusing to report for duty
IDF reportedly experiencing a 30% drop in the percentage of IDF reservists reporting for duty after call ups, as Israel gears up for renewed fighting in Gaza.
March 20, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu gives silver-plated beeper to John Fetterman, who praised Lebanon pager operation
The Pennsylvania senator gave Netanyahu a framed news article about an effort to memorialize Netanyahu’s brother, the fallen Israeli soldier Yoni Netanyahu, in Philadelphia — where Netanyahu lived as a teenager.
March 20, 2025
Netanyahu: I’m being persecuted by the leftist Deep State
'In America and in Israel, when a strong right-wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people’s will,' wrote Netanyahu.
March 20, 2025
Overnight Houthi missile sends 2 million Israelis to bomb shelters
13 Israelis hurt while running to shelters; another 3 treated for acute anxiety.
March 20, 2025
Historic first: Haredi officer takes command of IDF battalion
As CEO of the Netzah Yehuda Association, Levi advocates for increased Haredi enlistment, arguing that one regular Haredi battalion could replace 12 reserve units.
March 19, 2025
Wars against Hamas and Hezbollah cost Israel north of 168 billion shekels
Israel’s defense spending at 8.4% of GDP is only second to Ukraine which has allocated approximately 23% of its GDP to security due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
March 19, 2025
Thousands rally in Jerusalem as Israeli Opposition Leader decries ‘illegitimate’ Netanyahu government
Yair Lapid joins demonstrators in Jerusalem calling for the dismantling of the Netanyahu's 'illegitimate' government.
March 19, 2025
Netanyahu reappoints Ben-Gvir as national security minister, despite AG’s objections
Israeli government ratifies reappointment of the nationalist lawmaker as minister, while the Supreme Court rejects petition by left-wing activists to bar Ben-Gvir’s return as national security minister.
March 19, 2025
Hamas plotted Oct. 7th-style invasion during ceasefire
Defense Minister Israel Katz recently confirmed that Hamas is 'constantly preparing' for another invasion of Israel.
March 19, 2025
Israel’s post-Oct. 7 civil defense revolution
The IDF has committed $6.2 million toward training and infrastructure, while the Eshkol Regional Council has allocated land for a dedicated training facility to make this a long-term reality.
March 18, 2025
Google to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz in record $32 billion deal
By integrating Wiz’s technology, Google aims to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities, positioning itself to better compete with industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike.
March 18, 2025
Foreign victims of Oct. 7 honored at Kibbutz Alumim
One of the Nepalese foreign students of Alumim, Bipin Joshi, 23, is among the hostages still being held by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza.
March 18, 2025
Families of Israeli hostages divided by renewed airstrikes
The Israel Defense Forces warned of a 'massive offensive' against Hamas and instructed Palestinians living at the edges of the Gaza Strip to relocate.
March 18, 2025
Jerusalem journalist arrested for incitement on social media
Jerusalem-based journalist reportedly 'praised and glorified' terror groups, including Hamas, on her social media accounts.
March 18, 2025
CPAC calls for Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria
That adoption at CPAC will get more people thinking about the matter, and considering annexation as a real possibility.
March 17, 2025
Masquerading as Orthodox Jew, Palestinian infiltrates Jewish towns for crime spree
Palestinian Arab serial thief dressed as an Orthodox Jew infiltrates into Jerusalem-area towns, breaking into multiple homes during crime spree.
March 17, 2025
IAF on ‘highest alert level’ for Houthi missiles, drones
The Houthis have claimed that their aggression against Israel is in solidarity with Gaza, as negotiations between Hamas and the Jewish State have stalled.
March 17, 2025
Netanyahu moves to fire Shin Bet head, citing deepening distrust
'I have ongoing distrust in the head of the Shin Bet, which was grown over time,' Netanyahu said in video announcing Ronen Bar's firing.
March 17, 2025
Far-left MK: Netanyahu has declared war on Israel
Coalition MK praises move to fire Ronen Bar, tweeting 'this is how you defeat the Deep State.'
March 17, 2025
Fundraiser for freed Hamas hostage Yarden Bibas reaches over $1.4 million within hours
The final amount is expected to far surpass the original goal of 5 million shekels (US$1.371.086).
March 16, 2025
Eight orphaned children honor their father’s IDF service on Purim
This Purim, Rabbi Goldberg’s children found a powerful way to honor their father by dressing as 'Tzav 8' recruits.
March 16, 2025
Teenage-designed space satellites may help enable Mars travel
As well as collecting research, the satellites will telemetrically transmit the names of all Israeli civilians and soldiers killed from October 7, 2023, to December 2024, meaning they will be displayed continuously on the Israel Space Agency website.
March 16, 2025
United resumes flights to Israel
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines had previously announced that it would renew service to Israel from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport in April.
March 16, 2025
Israel and Azerbaijan to ink strategic energy agreement
For Israel, ties with Azerbaijan—which shares a 428-mile border with Iran, a country that is home to tens of millions of Azeris—are of strategic importance, both as a conduit for intelligence and because it supplies more than a third of the Jewish state’s oil.
March 16, 2025
Brother of murdered hostage calls for ‘uprising’ against Netanyahu
Danny Elgarat has long blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, rather than the Hamas terror group, for his brother's slaying.
March 16, 2025
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
A costume shop in Jerusalem offered up Bibas-honoring Batman garb for just 10 shekels (about $2.75).
March 15, 2025