Defense Minister calls for state inquiry to probe himself, IDF, Netanyahu on errors leading to Oct. 7thNetanyahu said the investigation need not be a state commission inquiry and can wait until after the war. July 13, 2024
Supporters of government’s right-wing bloc want Ben Gvir to succeed NetanyahuThose surveyed said they preferred Bennett as Prime Minister (48%) over Netanyahu (38%). July 12, 2024
Israel Aerospace Industries signs $1 billion deal with Morocco as Abraham Accords remain resilient amid Gaza warThe satellite is expected to be delivered within five years. July 12, 2024
Netanyahu reiterates ‘red lines’ for hostage deal with HamasU.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Thursday that 'the signs are more positive today than they have been in recent weeks.' July 12, 2024
Israeli general did not order tank to open fire on hostages held by terrorists, probe findsIDF investigation exonerates general of accusations he ordered a tank to open fire on a group of Hamas terrorists holed up in a kibbutz building, endangering the hostages they held. July 12, 2024
Signaling shift, Israeli Interior Minister calls for Orthodox flexibility on military serviceThe Shas and United Torah Judaism parties have previously threatened to quit the government over the issue. July 11, 2024
Poll: Israelis oppose deal on the table with HezbollahIsraelis are evenly split in their view of the possibility of winning a war with Hezbollah with Israel’s current military leadership. July 11, 2024
Hundreds rally in support of trio suspected of murdering Oct. 7 terrorist'Israel owes you a medal,' Knesset member Ariel Kallner (Likud) said at the protest. July 11, 2024
Northerners slam Israeli ‘surrender agreement’ with Hezbollah'It's time to put the people of Lebanon in bomb shelters. We are in a war, and we need to win it,' says group advocating for northern evacuees. July 11, 2024
Anti-gov’t pilot protests hurt IAF readiness – senior officialFor the first time, a military official admits that pilot's mass refusals to show up for periodic training had a negative impact on IAF operational readiness. July 11, 2024
Why Hezbollah rockets that killed the couple in the Golan Heights were not interceptedThe IAF considers the place the couple was traveling to be an "open area" that is not sheltered by defense systems. July 10, 2024
Biden releases some of heavy bombs withheld from IsraelThe refusal to send all of the arms was seen as a means of pressuring Israel not to pursue its Rafah operation. July 10, 2024
US to dismantle failed $230 million Gaza aid pier'This pier was a massive waste of money that had no value other than virtue signaling to Biden’s base,' said former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman. July 10, 2024
‘We’re a Hezbollah firing range’ – Anger in north after deadly attackLocal leaders urge IDF to 'take the fight' to Lebanon, to protect the lives of Israeli citizens. July 10, 2024
Ex-Hamas hostage completes IDF training ‘with honors’'Today, I finish the course with a feeling of victory,' says Noga Weiss, who was held hostage in the Gaza Strip for some 50 days. July 10, 2024
New Israeli airline ‘Air Haifa’ to receive its first plane in JulyShortly after the new plane's arrival, Air Haifa will seek a license from Israel's Civil Aviation Authority, which it expects to secure in September. July 9, 2024
Legislation labeling UNRWA a ‘terror organization’ passes Knesset committeeMore than 100 survivors of Hamas’s October 7 attacks filed a $1 billion lawsuit against UNRWA, accusing the agency of 'aiding and abetting' the terror group. July 9, 2024
IDF to issue draft orders for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students next monthDefense Minister Yoav Gallant announces plans to begin drafting 3,000 ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students next month, following Supreme Court ruling. July 9, 2024
Sharp jump in number of Ultra-Orthodox joining Israeli national serviceWhile encouraging, the 65% increase over last year does not address the basic need for thousands more soldiers. July 9, 2024
‘Don’t release the next Sinwar’, warns former intelligence officialA deal which sees terror masterminds released could lead to another October 7th-style terror onslaught, cautions former Shin Bet investigator. July 9, 2024
Hamas accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire, fumes at Israel’s ‘red lines’Hamas fumes after Netanyahu announces his 'red lines' for a ceasefire, including a ban on weapons smuggling to the terror group via Egypt. July 9, 2024
Majority of Israelis reject hostage deal with Hamas – pollJust over one-third of Israelis say they support a proposed hostage deal with Hamas which would include a partial IDF withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for the return of 33 captives, only 18 of whom are still alive. July 9, 2024
‘I was constantly threatened with murder’ – Freed hostageAndrey Kozlov, 27, was told that his murder would be filmed for a propaganda video. July 9, 2024
Swedish Maccabi Haifa player wants to leave team amid safety concerns during Israel-Hamas war: ReportMaccabi Haifa officials are reportedly aware of Sundgren’s concerns and will not stand in his way if he decides to leave the team. July 8, 2024
‘No compromises’ – Hostage deal ‘non-negotiables’ revealedPrime Minister Netanyahu stresses that Israel will not agree to a deal that stipulates a permanent end to the war. July 8, 2024
Russian tourist killed by illegal Palestinian driverPalestinian car thief caused accident that killed Russian tourist in central Israel. July 8, 2024
Paratrooper at center of iconic Six-Day War photo dead at 81Yifat, one of the first paratroopers to enter the Old City, is seen with fellow paratroopers Zion Karasenti and Haim Oshri. July 7, 2024
Anti-government protesters launch ‘Day of disruption’ across IsraelFive people were arrested at the Kfar HaYarok interchange north of Tel Aviv for disrupting public order. July 7, 2024
Brain-eating amoeba reported in IsraelDoctors in central Israeli hospital diagnose patient with extremely rare brain-eating amoeba - the first time the amoeba has ever been discovered in a living patient in Israel. July 7, 2024
Hamas planning massive terror attack to thwart ceasefire talksIsraeli intelligence believes that Hamas will launch a large-scale terror attack to force Israel to withdraw from hostage deal, ceasefire negotiations. July 7, 2024
Israeli soldiers are finding Judaica in Gaza — and trying to locate the items’ ownersIDF soldiers have found menorahs, Seder plates, and even challah boards in their battles across the Gaza Strip. July 6, 2024
‘Thwarting Palestinian Statehood’ – Israel recognizes 3 new towns in Judea and Samaria, green lights thousands of new homesIsrael legalizes three fledgling communities in Judea and Samaria, moves forward with new housing projects which include 5,300 new units for Jewish towns in the area. July 5, 2024
Majority of Knesset members vote to oppose Palestinian stateThe previous declaration left open the possibility of creating a pathway towards Palestinian statehood. July 5, 2024
IDF lookout soldiers knew about Hamas invasion but were ignoredThe email warned, 'The sword is coming. The time to warn the people is now.' July 4, 2024
‘A hostage deal is closer than ever’ – Gallant to familiesDefense Minister tells hostage families that a deal to free their loved ones is on the horizon. July 4, 2024
At July 4 event, Herzog hails ‘unbreakable friendship’ with US“God bless America. God bless Israel. And God bless the unbreakable friendship between our nations,” said Herzog. July 4, 2024
Capt. Roy Miller and Capt. Ilay Lugasi fell in Gaza battles324 Israeli soldiers have been during the ground invasion of Gaza. July 4, 2024
Revealed: Biden’s threat to Netanyahu if Israel responded to Iranian missile attackBiden said, 'If you launch a big attack on Iran, you’re on your own.' July 3, 2024
IDF demolishes the home of child-murdering terroristA video of the house demolition released by the IDF Spokesperson's office showed the three-story home reduced to a pile of rubble. July 3, 2024
Defense Minister allows ‘May God avenge his blood’ inscription on fallen soldier’s tombstone‘Hashem yikom damo’ – [May G-d avenge his blood] is not an unusual expression, but an accepted wording that is part of the Jewish faith.' July 2, 2024
Netanyahu may allow PA officials to run Gaza after war – reportThis, after rejecting PA involvement for months, saying 'Fatahstan' is no better than 'Hamastan.' July 2, 2024
Bereaved families sue PA for $55m over ‘pay for slay’The legislation requires courts to award punitive damages of at least 10 million shekels (~$2.7 million) per fatal casualty. July 2, 2024
‘Netanyahu is the devil’ – Protest leader under investigationThe prosecutor's office ordered the police to launch a probe into the possible criminality of Dror's remarks. July 2, 2024
Weeks after daughter was rescued from Gaza, Liora Argamani dies of cancerChinese-born Liora Argamani, whose daughter, Noa, was held captive in Gaza for eight months before being rescued, dies of brain cancer, less than a month after her daughter was returned home. July 2, 2024
Shin Bet bristles at bill to reduce administrative detentionMK Simcha Rothman said it was a 'basic and democratic demand' to ensure that indefinite arrests occur as infrequently as possible. July 1, 2024
‘Anyone who works in agriculture is like a soldier’: Kibbutz Meirav’s harvest under fireFarmers and volunteers working in the vineyards of the kibbutz are situated less than 100 meters from the border. July 1, 2024
20 Islamic Jihad rockets pound Israel’s south in unusual barrageMonday morning saw the largest rocket barrage fired at southern Israel since January. July 1, 2024
Israel tech startup fundraising hits $2.9 billion in second quarterSome 62% of the $2.9 billion total came from six deals of more than $100 million. July 1, 2024
‘The Democrats’ – Israel’s Labor unites with far-left faction to form new partyAfter being shut out of Knesset in last election, far-left Meretz party unites with Labor to form new left-wing faction called 'The Democrats.' July 1, 2024
IDF disputes UN data on scale of Gaza destructionThe number of destroyed or damaged structures is unlikely to rise significantly, as intense combat operations have been winding down. June 30, 2024
Greenfeld’s gambit: Israeli chess master wins deaf world titleRabbi Yehuda Greenfeld secured an impressive nine points, finishing the tournament undefeated. June 30, 2024
Tens of thousands crowd Tel Aviv park for first Nova concert since Oct. 7 massacreMia Schem, who was abducted from the festival and released after 55 days in a hostage deal, also addressed the crowd, calling on them not to give up on the 124 hostages still inside Gaza. June 30, 2024
Fallen IDF soldier’s family makes Aliyah from FranceElmayekes' parents moved to Jerusalem last week 'as a way to ensure that the light of our son’s life will continue to shine despite his death.' June 30, 2024
‘Doomsday weapons’ may be used against Israel’s enemiesIAI official warns that Israel will use all weapons at its disposal in order to survive regional war. June 30, 2024
Iran warns Israel of ‘obliteration’ if it attacks Lebanon, world leaders silent'All options, including the full involvement of all Resistance Fronts, are on the table,' says Iran. June 30, 2024
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani said her ‘biggest worry’ during captivity was her parents'He (Arnon Zmora) is a hero of Israel; because of him, we are here.' June 29, 2024
‘He’s finished’: Israelis react to presidential debateRoughly 600,000 Americans living in Israel are eligible to vote in the presidential elections. June 29, 2024
Cycling for a nation: Israel-Premier Tech kicks off post-Oct. 7 Tour de FranceThe team has thus far had its best-ever season with 16 stage victories across all competitions. June 29, 2024
Grenade found at Netanyahu’s Caesarea’s home following protestLikud Party: 'The incitement against Prime Minister Netanyahu crossed another red line this evening ... The writing is on the wall.' June 28, 2024
After Canada sanctions ‘extremist settlers,’ Israel legalizes 5 towns in Judea and SamariaHours after Canada sanctions settlement organization and 'extremist settlers,' Israeli security cabinet votes to legalize five towns in Judea and Samaria and to sanction the Palestinian Authority. June 28, 2024
