Ra’am Party chief refuses to condemn Hamas as terror groupAbbas’s refusal to answer may have broader electoral consequences in the upcoming national elections in October, as it reinforces right-wing warnings about the danger of bringing an Arab party into the government. July 29, 2026
Israeli who served in secret military unit charged with spying for IranAuthorities indict Israeli man who served in classified military unit after he allegedly spied on behalf of Iran. July 29, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox enlistment in IDF up 43% since last yearMore than 4,000 ultra-Orthodox men enlisted in the IDF last year, more than twice the annual recruitment level prior to the outbreak of the war. July 29, 2026
Senior Israeli officials face possible Iranian assassination attemptsThe warnings were issued in recent days amid assessments that Tehran continues to seek retaliation against Israeli leadership. July 28, 2026
Israeli president marks deadly attack on Druze in Golan Heights, launches initiativeIDF International Spokesperson Lt. Col. Ariella Mazor published a video on X commemorating the 12 victims of the Hezbollah rocket attack. July 28, 2026
Defense minister: The US is blocking us from fighting IranIsrael's defense minister says Washington is preventing renewed military action against Iran, despite Israeli readiness. July 28, 2026
Israeli hospital’s October 7 experience offers lessons for future crisesThe study called for stronger coordination between civilian hospitals, emergency services, and military authorities to improve the flow of operational information. July 28, 2026
Israel and India deepen defense ties as arms deals expand past $8 billionIndia has been Israel’s largest defense customer for years, accounting for 34% of Israeli arms sales between 2020 and 2024, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. July 28, 2026
Thousands of ancient artifacts recovered in Judea and Samaria looting caseInvestigators determined the suspect had carried out illegal excavations in Area C of Judea and Samaria, where Israel has administrative and security jurisdiction. July 28, 2026
Israel advances $3 million ‘Hydrogen Valley’ plan for clean energyUnder the terms of the tender, the ministry will allocate up to NIS 5 million,($1.6 million) or as much as 50% of construction costs, toward building a hydrogen refueling station in one of the communities of the eastern Negev. July 27, 2026
Persian-era coin from Cyprus surfaces on Israeli beachAccording to the Antiquities Authority, the coin was minted in the ancient city of Salamis, on the eastern coast of Cyprus, around the middle of the 5th century BCE. July 27, 2026
World Jewish leader meets Iranian Crown Prince Reza PahlaviThe son of the late Shah has emerged as the leading voice of Iranian opposition over the last couple years. July 27, 2026
Rare find dating back to First Temple period unearthed in JerusalemRare First Temple-era figurine mold discovered in near the Tower of the David in Jerusalem. July 27, 2026
Amid bombing pause, Trump taunts Iran via AI-generated threatsSeveral AI-generated images featured symbolic threats against Iran and references to American military power. July 27, 2026
Report: Netanyahu to refuse Trump demand for IDF withdrawalLebanon's army has begun deploying into areas vacated by Israeli troops under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. July 27, 2026
Israel sees opportunity for Egyptian partnership as Turkey expands naval reachSenior defense sources believe Egypt's strategic interests could ultimately align with Israel's in limiting Turkish influence at sea. July 26, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran to top agenda during Washington visitNetanyahu’s upcoming visit to Washington comes amid continued strategic coordination with the Trump administration following recent tensions with Iran and as the two allies discuss broader regional issues July 26, 2026
Israel bans imports made with forced labor in wake of US tariff policyThe measure is expected to bolster the competitiveness of Israeli exporters in international markets, improve Israel’s trade position with its key partners and reduce trade barriers that hinder the country’s economy. July 26, 2026
Guatemala becomes third nation to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of humanity’s historic heritageThe plaque, written in both English and Spanish, honors the City of David as the birthplace of Jerusalem’s earliest communities. July 26, 2026
Mossad, Shin Bet foil Iranian assassination plot targeting senior Israeli officialsIran's Intelligence Ministry allegedly worked through foreign criminal organizations and successive intermediaries to assemble the network. July 24, 2026
Israeli cities take precautionary step of opening bomb sheltersThe IDF said Home Front Command instructions remain unchanged nationwide and advised the public to remain alert. July 23, 2026
Jews praying on Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av is ‘tremendous progress,’ Ben-Gvir saysThousands of Jews were seen praying in the plaza on the Temple Mount on Thursday morning. July 23, 2026
Israeli emergency mission concludes in Venezuela, bridging diplomatic divideVenezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez met with the Israeli delegation to thank the members for their work. July 22, 2026
EU behind illegal Palestinian building in Judea and Samaria, Israeli NGO saysThe site was found during a routine field inspection to assess the condition of state land in the area as the Israeli government takes steps to expand Jewish communities in northern Samaria. July 22, 2026
Nauru to open embassy in JerusalemThe island nation is one of the smallest countries in the world with a population of about 12,000 people. July 22, 2026
New Oct. 7th documentary focuses on what came after the tragedyNearly three years after the October 7th massacre, a new documentary is exploring a question often overlooked: What happened after the cameras left? July 22, 2026
Ancient Galilee synagogue will open to global public through new US-Israel projectAccording to the project organizers, the discoveries have changed scholars’ understanding of Jewish life and visual culture in the Galilee during the Roman and Byzantine periods. July 21, 2026
Israel blasts UNESCO for ‘cynical politicization of cultural heritage’Israel formally withdrew from UNESCO in 2018, citing systemic anti-Israel bias capped by a resolution downplaying Jewish ties to the Temple Mount. July 21, 2026
Belgium advances boycott of Judea and Samaria goodsThe origins of the goods will be verified using an existing European Union postcode list that determines eligibility for preferential tariffs. July 21, 2026
Israel launches plan to build national quantum computing hub for industry and researchQuantum computers use the properties of quantum physics to perform certain calculations that could be prohibitively difficult for conventional computers. July 21, 2026
US Air Force buildup at Ben Gurion threatening civilian flightsAdditional U.S. military aircraft could force widespread flight cancellations at Israel's busiest international airport. July 21, 2026
Israeli High Court freezes key provisions of broadcast reform lawWhile Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not comment on the court’s actions, other members of the coalition spoke out. July 20, 2026
Evidence found of the destruction of First Temple-era JerusalemBurned First Temple-era wooden beams uncovered in Jerusalem’s City of David, testifying to the city's destruction at the hands of the Babylonians 2,600 years ago. July 20, 2026
Shin Bet enlists ultra-Orthodox leaders to counter Iranian spy recruitmentMost of those accused of spying are Israeli citizens who were approached online and promised financial rewards for completing assignments. July 19, 2026
IDF reservist freed after eight months in Thai detentionThe soldier had been sentenced to 18 months in prison on weapons charges. July 19, 2026
Israeli security forces nab activists in terror NGOIsrael has indicted HWC workers in the past for defrauding European countries of millions by fabricating aid projects. July 19, 2026
IDF declares Gaza border a closed military zone ahead of planned marchThousands to march on Gaza Strip, calling on the government to begin reestablishing Jewish towns in Gaza before the Knesset elections. July 19, 2026
Israel considers sweeping ban on private drones amid fears of assassination attempts on senior officialsIsrael's government is considering imposing a total ban on the use of private drone aircraft for half a year amid concerns Iran could use drones to target senior Israeli officials. July 19, 2026
Escalation ahead? US warns Americans to avoid northern IsraelA new U.S. travel advisory reflects growing concerns over expanding conflict beyond Iran. July 19, 2026
Israel hosts lawmakers from seven US states for grand tour of holy sites and Jewish democracyThe delegation additionally spent a day in southern Israel near the Gaza border, visiting Kibbutz Nir Oz and the site of the Nova music festival, where they heard from a massacre survivor and met a freed hostage. July 18, 2026
Mamdani won’t stop Netanyahu from speaking at UN General Assembly, Danon says'And if someone needs to be arrested—it’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani,' Danon added. July 18, 2026
Israel reclassifies crocodiles, opening door for Ben-Gvir’s prison moat planBen-Gvir's proposal envisions using crocodiles as a living security barrier around prisons such as Ketziot Prison. July 17, 2026
Herzog: Peace With Saudi Arabia Remains ‘My Dream,’ Applauds Renewed Strikes on IranHerzog praised the Abraham Accords as a model for regional cooperation. July 17, 2026
Israel’s parliament dissolves ahead of Oct. 27 electionsThe last time Israel’s government fulfilled a full term without breaking for early elections was in 1988. July 17, 2026
Israeli Security Agency reports thwarting plots against senior officials, online influence operationsSecurity officials expect similar efforts to increase ahead of Israel's upcoming legislative elections. July 16, 2026
Knesset greenlights massive reform of Israel’s wounded veterans systemAmong the approved changes is a case-management system under which each wounded service member will be assigned a professional coordinator to help navigate medical treatment, rehabilitation services and government benefits. July 16, 2026
Colombia’s new government will open an embassy in JerusalemIsrael’s top diplomat also held a joint meeting in the U.S. capital with his counterparts from Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. July 16, 2026
US, Israeli defense chiefs huddle on Iran, regional developmentsSecretary of War Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Israel Katz discussed Iran, as regional fighting continues to intensify across the Middle East. July 16, 2026
Outgoing MK claims Likud wanted to oust Netanyahu after Oct. 7Ex-MK Dan Illouz described intense internal pressure to replace Israel's prime minister during the early days of the war. July 16, 2026
Knesset passes law splitting attorney general’s role, expanding government powersThe measure passed 65-51. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was absent from the vote. July 15, 2026
Balad Knesset candidate eulogizes terrorist murderer, renewing scrutiny of partyKnesset member Ariel Kallner of the Likud Party said he will seek the disqualification of Balad from running in the Oct. 27 election. July 15, 2026
Israel limits US aerial refueling aircraft at Ben-Gurion AirportAmid U.S. dissatisfaction with the limit, new understandings were reached with the American military to enforce the 20-plane limit to keep the busy commercial airport fully operational. July 15, 2026
Israel confirms participation in 2027 Eurovision in BulgariaIsrael has won the Eurovision Song Contest four times: in 1978, 1979, 1998, and 2018. July 15, 2026
IDF military court jails soldier for 5 years over contact with Iranian intelligenceProsecutors said the soldier sent the agent two videos showing IDF air defenses intercepting missiles during 'Operation Rising Lion.' July 15, 2026
Israel approves $434 million plan to build, develop Judea and Samaria townsThe decision also instructs government ministries to accelerate statutory planning, infrastructure development, and the allocation of land and budgets needed for the permanent communities. July 15, 2026
Grandfather dies of wounds 3 months after Iranian missile attackThe 82-year-old survived the initial blast, but ultimately succumbed to his wounds on Wednesday. July 15, 2026
At Dimona reactor: Netanyahu’s not-so-subtle warning to TehranThe prime minister's disclosure that he visited the site on the same day he issued such direct and forceful threats toward Iran carries a deliberate, multilayered message. July 14, 2026
Israel demands US remove 13 refueling planes from Ben Gurion AirportEighteen planes that were supposed to leave during the second half of July stayed in place. July 14, 2026
Israel created 102 new settlements, advanced homes for 200,000 residents in Judea & Samaria since 2023 – reportNew report shows Netanyahu government accelerated expansion of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, laying the groundwork for significant population growth and effective control over large swaths of territory. July 14, 2026
EU seeks to advance trade ban on Israeli settlementsThe level of agreement between European governments needed to enact a partial or full trade ban on Israeli settlements remains an open question. July 14, 2026
