Israelis more optimistic despite escalating war with Iran, survey findsThe data show that the share of Israelis reporting high concern for their personal safety rose from 22 percent before the war to 45 percent afterward. March 5, 2026
Israel reopens airport for repatriation flightsAviation officials estimate it will take seven to 10 days to bring the Israelis abroad back home. March 5, 2026
Shower, shelter, swipe: Israel’s ‘startup nation’ meets Iran war with a wave of appsThe Hooked app, originally built for speed dating at events, now doubles as a bomb-shelter icebreaker. March 5, 2026
Report: Israel fears US secretly negotiating end to war with IranIsraeli intelligence raised concerns about possible US-Iran contacts. March 5, 2026
US official: We’re helping Americans evacuate from IsraelAn estimated 500,000 Americans were in the Middle East when the war with Iran broke out. March 5, 2026
Support for Israel, Trump Gaza Peace plan remains high among US voters, new poll findsAccording to the survey, 71 percent of Americans support Israel over Hamas. March 4, 2026
Israeli intel on Khamenei swayed Trump to strike: reportA call from Netanyahu about Khamenei's location reportedly helped convince Trump to authorize a strike on Iran. March 4, 2026
Most Israelis support Iran war, optimistic about victory: PollIsraelis' security fears surged following the outbreak of the war, but so did their optimism for the future. March 4, 2026
Israel arrests foreigners for allegedly recording security site in Tel AvivThe two suspects identified themselves as journalists and presented expired press credentials, according to police. March 3, 2026
Purim parties shift to bomb shelters as Israelis celebrate under Iran war threatIn quiet times, families in colorful costumes throng downtown stretches; children eat copious amounts of traditional triangle cookies. March 3, 2026
Israel receives first shipment of major military resupply airliftSince the Hamas-led invasion into Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, 1,150 cargo aircraft and 166 ships have arrived in Israel carrying over 130,000 tons of munitions and military equipment. March 2, 2026
Israel identifies shift in Iranian missile strategyIran appears to be attempting to launch dozens of projectiles at once, indicating an ongoing learning process as Iranian forces adapt their tactics. March 2, 2026
El Al to launch emergency flights to bring back Israelis stranded abroadIsrael's national carrier announces it will carry out emergency wartime flights to return Israelis stranded abroad, even as Iran continues to launch ballistic missiles. March 2, 2026
Netanyahu calls on Iranians to rise up in AI-powered videoThe video followed his first address on Saturday at the outset of the war, when he urged Iranians to rebel against the regime. March 1, 2026
IDF evacuates 11 bases to boost Negev developmentThe relocation is expected to strengthen the Negev’s economy by increasing demand for housing, transportation, education, and employment. March 1, 2026
Israel warns citizens outside country to be on alert for Iranian terror attacksIsraelis abroad were urged to carefully monitor surroundings when in areas identified with Israel or Judaism and not to enter into areas known for hostility toward Israelis and Jews. February 28, 2026
Israel helps Somaliland tackle water crisis, welcomes first ambassador after recognitionIsraeli experts will reportedly visit Somaliland soon to aid in installing technology to counter a variety of water challenges that have hit the African country’s 6.2 million inhabitants. February 27, 2026
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee urges non-essential staff, families to leave Israel immediately'If any staffers or family members want to depart, they should do so TODAY,' Huckabee wrote. February 27, 2026
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz hosts $3 million ABBA-themed Purim party ahead of Google acquisitionMore than 20 Israeli artists were expected to perform a cover of an ABBA classic at Wiz’s Purim party this year, CTech reported. February 27, 2026
Historic: 40-story Marom Tower rises at Jerusalem’s new gatewayThe project is designed as a flagship office building, offering roughly 60,000 square meters of workspace alongside ground-level retail, dining, and public areas, including a cultural component in the lower floors. February 27, 2026
Shin Bet employee indicted for Gaza smugglingFifteen people, including army reservists, are accused of abusing their positions to smuggle large quantities of items such as cigarettes and tobacco. February 26, 2026
Herzog calls Zelensky on fourth-year marker of Russian war on UkraineOn Wednesday, Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs donated more than 100 generators to Ukraine. February 26, 2026
Record expansion of Israeli towns in Judea & Samaria in 2025While the overall growth rate of the Israeli population in Judea and Samaria continues to fall, due in part to its aging population, the growth rate was double that of Israel's total population. February 26, 2026
IDF base sports center destroyed in Oct. 7 attack reopens as part of multi-million dollar rebuilding projectHamas-led terrorists infiltrated the IDF base on Oct. 7, 2023, and used the sports center as their own center for operations, where they planned further attacks on IDF soldiers and their families on the base. February 26, 2026
Israel’s Sheba Medical Center ranked seventh-best hospital worldwideThe Ramat Gan hospital has now appeared on the list for eight consecutive years and has remained within the global top 10 for seven straight years. February 26, 2026
Modi pledges closer ties with Israel in historic Knesset speechModi highlighted Israel’s strengths as an innovation hub and expressed optimism for economic collaboration. February 25, 2026
Knesset approves bill strengthening Orthodox authority over the Western WallKnesset gives preliminary backing to a bill proposed after the Supreme Court ordered the government to expand a mixed-gender prayer space at the Western Wall designated for non-Orthodox services. February 25, 2026
Israel shuts down five Palestinian media sites in JerusalemDefense minister says platforms served as Hamas propaganda and incited violence. February 25, 2026
India’s Modi to arrive in Israel for two-day official visitOn Thursday, Netanyahu and Modi will visit Yad Vashem, where the two will place a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance. February 25, 2026
Israel’s new Syrian Druze coordinator faces complex missionThe creation of the new role follows Israel’s continued assistance to the embattled minority community, signaling a long-term commitment to its security and humanitarian welfare. February 25, 2026
Israel honors missing fallen soldiers at annual Mt. Herzl ceremonyLt. Col. Shlomi Azani, head of the IDF’s branch for locating missing soldiers, said the nation of Israel remembers 'its courageous and loyal sons and daughters,' who gave their lives serving in the IDF. February 24, 2026
246,000 people, no nap: The chaos of Israel’s wartime displacementEvacuees from the same communities were split between multiple hotels, sometimes in different cities, fracturing the social networks that might have helped them cope. February 24, 2026
Student finds 800-year-old Crusader sword off Israeli coastThe scans confirmed that the weapon dates to the 12th century and was designed for one-handed use, consistent with swords carried by Crusader knights. February 24, 2026
Knesset hears of acute mental health crisis: 3,200 patients per psychiatristThousands of vacancies plague Israel’s public mental health sector with officials citing inadequate budgeting, burnout and low pay. February 24, 2026
Temple Mount groups call on Netanyahu to reinstate Jewish afternoon prayers during RamadanThe letter also pressed for full freedom of worship, including allowing prayer books, prayer shawls and tefillin (phylacteries) to be brought to the Mount. February 24, 2026
Knesset cancels tax exemption for online orders up to $150Online shoppers in Israel lose major tax discount after the Knesset votes to cancel ministerial order which raised the tax exemption from $75 to $150. February 24, 2026
Netanyahu warns of ‘complex days’ in Knesset speech on Iran 'No one knows what tomorrow will bring. We are keeping our eyes open.' February 23, 2026
Assuta opens underground hospital in Tel Aviv to expand care capacity during emergenciesOfficials said the facility is now fully operational and can accommodate about 200 inpatients transferred from hospitals that lack sufficient fortification. February 23, 2026
Israeli heritage minister raises flag at Hasmonean site in Jordan ValleySartaba, or Alexandrium in Latin, is an ancient hilltop fortress located approximately 2,100 feet above sea level, between Beit She’an in the north and the capital Jerusalem, and built by the Hasmoneans in the first century BCE. February 23, 2026
Almost half of Palestinian vegetables imported to Israel contain hazardous pesticidesDr. Ziva Hamma told the panel that around 50 percent of cucumbers, 49 percent of tomatoes, and 66 percent of hot peppers from the Palestinian Authority contain hazardous pesticides. February 23, 2026
Former hostage turns ‘darkest place’ into inspiring musicAfter 477 days in Hamas captivity, former IDF soldier Daniella Gilboa is reclaiming her voice with a debut song about survival and coming home. February 23, 2026
Tel Aviv Marathon poised to break participation recordsThe festivities will open on Wednesday with a kids’ mini-marathon offering several short distances. February 23, 2026
Israeli bobsled team disqualified from competitionThe team attempted an improper substitution to allow its Druze alternate to compete. February 23, 2026
Military watchdog warns of command failures as career soldier complaints jump 40%The report’s case files paint a troubling picture of command culture. February 23, 2026
Israel targets Indian audience with news portal highlighting trade, tech partnershipsThe portal highlights collaborations ranging from Israeli startups to advanced defense projects, while providing a direct channel for Indian readers to follow innovation and bilateral initiatives. February 22, 2026
Oct. 7-linked RPG rocket washes ashore in Israel’s southAn estimated 11 terrorists infiltrated Israel from the sea with the aim of taking over Zikim’s military training base. February 22, 2026
Herzog to visit Ethiopia, boost ties with AfricaIsrael’s Ethiopian Jewish community totaled 177,600 people in 2024, according to figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics. February 22, 2026
Huckabee calls out Tucker Carlson in heated clash over false claim about the IDFCritics of Carlson argue that the segment exposed what they describe as a pattern of sensational claims about Israel without adequate fact-checking. February 21, 2026
Israeli troops detain activists, including MK, after unauthorized entry into Gaza Participants were affiliated with the Nachala movement, which advocates renewed Jewish presence in Gaza. February 20, 2026
High Court orders gov’t to upgrade Western Wall egalitarian prayer plazaAttorneys Ori Narov and Orly Erez-Likhovski, representing the Reform Movement in Israel, welcomed the High Court’s decision. February 20, 2026
Israel hit by most hacktivist cyberattacks in 2025, report findsRadware recorded 1,881 unique attack claims against Israeli targets in 2025. February 19, 2026
Rabbis urge Netanyahu to block IDF plan placing women in armored combat unitsIt argued that the direction the army is taking conflicts with Jewish law and operational judgment. February 18, 2026
Archaeologists uncover lives of the elderly in biblical-era IsraelUsing artifact analysis, architectural study, activity mapping, and ethnographic comparison, Prof. Avi Faust and his team reconstructed the experiences of the household’s senior couple. February 18, 2026
Holocaust survivor, 96, makes aliyahHer family now includes nine grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren, many of whom live in Israel. February 18, 2026
Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the yearIn 'Hostage,' Sharabi writes about the terror of his abduction and the daily struggle to survive after Hamas fighters stormed Kibbutz Be’eri. February 18, 2026
Israel’s man on the Board of PeaceThe Board of Peace’s inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place Thursday in Washington February 18, 2026
Israeli Tourism Ministry invests in upgrades ‘from Eilat to Mount Hermon’The announcement comes as the tourism industry aims to reboot tourism after two years of war. February 18, 2026
IDF soldier killed in friendly fire incident in southern GazaTwo IDF units operating in close proximity mistakenly identified one another as hostile forces. February 18, 2026
Report: US military base in Israel linked to Gaza smuggling caseIsraeli authorities probing whether foreign personnel stationed at US-run base in southern Israel helped Gaza smuggling ring. February 18, 2026
Tradition of ‘improbable winning streaks,’ Team Israel says ahead of World Baseball ClassicSan Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove winner, will play center field for Team Israel. February 17, 2026
