Civilian life out of reach for returning Israeli reservists Some reservists also described a sense of guilt, saying moments of enjoyment felt inappropriate while others remained in combat. April 21, 2026
A brief life, an eternal legacy: Remembering Yonah Brief, whose 23 years changed the world The youngest of six siblings, Yonah was remembered as a fearless soldier, a devoted medic, and a young man of profound faith, warmth, and character. April 21, 2026
Israeli officer indicted over alleged Gaza smuggling scheme The shipment reportedly included mobile phones, cigarettes, tobacco, silicone, solar panels, and electric bicycles in large quantities. April 20, 2026
Israel: Four saved in organ transplant marathon within less than 24 hours In order to carry out four complex transplant surgeries consecutively within such a short period of time, extraordinary coordination by hospital teams was required. April 20, 2026
Memorial Day 2026: 174 soldiers, 79 civilians killed in past year Israel honors soldiers and civilians lost in recent wars, including two rounds of conflict with Iran and continued fighting with Hezbollah. April 20, 2026
‘Peace with Israel will save our country,’ says Lebanese president Lebanon’s president frames talks with Israel as alternative to national collapse. April 20, 2026
Israeli man planned to train in Arab country to spy for Iran Two Israeli men arrested for allegedly working as Iranian spies, with one of the two agreeing to undergo training in an Arab country. April 20, 2026
Young Jews more optimistic and engaged despite rising global antisemitism: survey A large majority of respondents — 88% — said they see Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, and 85% said its existence is essential to Jewish continuity. April 20, 2026
Minister declares death of Palestinian state as Samaria town resettled First 16 families move into Sa-Nur, an Israeli town in Samaria evacuated in 2005 and reestablished two decades later. April 20, 2026
Israel’s biggest housing lottery of 2026 now open, priority for reservists A 20-25% discount through the lottery translates into savings of 600,000 to 800,000 shekels per apartment. April 20, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘The people rose like a lion and fought like a lion’ Transport Minister Miri Regev said the ceremony would highlight Israel’s resilience and achievements, including its defense capabilities. April 19, 2026
Trump on Israel: ‘A great ally, they know how to win’ Lavishing praise on the Jewish state for its loyalty to Washington, Trump's social media post came as a sharp contrast to his recent public criticism of NATO. April 19, 2026
Milei heads to Israel for ‘Isaac Accords,’ embassy move and first flight route Milei is a passionate Zionist, and as a sign of his devotion to the cause, he renamed a street in Buenos Aires called 'State of Palestine Street' to 'Bibas Street.' April 19, 2026
Wartime restrictions to shape Memorial Day ceremonies across Israel Current restrictions limit attendance to up to 5,000 people in certain areas and, in other locations, to 1,000. April 17, 2026
Israeli gov’t approves nearly $330 million Golan build-up plan The build-up in civilian infrastructure and population as a way to entrench the Golan’s status as a defensive buffer for Israel’s northern border and to reinforce ties with local Druze communities. April 16, 2026
Israeli High Court limits Ben-Gvir’s powers over police appointments and public comments The court also set out a timetable for further coordination between the government and the legal system. April 16, 2026
A nation in mourning: 25,644 fallen to be honored as Israel faces its most painful Memorial Day Since the establishment of the state, 4,587 civilians have been murdered, including 810 children. April 16, 2026
Israel’s energy supply faces renewed threat as war risks persist After brief closures of natural gas platforms in the Mediterranean, Israeli officials fear the sites could be targeted again if talks with Lebanon and Iran fail to reach lasting deals. April 16, 2026
Netanyahu makes ‘Time 100′ list for fifth time Netanyahu is among roughly two dozen political leaders recognized this year, alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pope Leo XIV. April 16, 2026
No exit: Israel unready for wartime aviation shutdown, says state report In February 2026, after the audit’s period, El Al was fined a record $39 million for wartime price gouging. April 15, 2026
Shekel surges to 30-year high against the dollar For months, the shekel has been consolidating its position as one of the strongest-performing currencies against the U.S. dollar this year, gaining more than 20%. April 15, 2026
Israel uncovers alleged espionage case involving Nazareth woman Since June 2025, Israeli police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) have uncovered more than 16 espionage cases linked to Iran. April 15, 2026
Serbia agrees to produce combat drones with Israel The Balkan country's Yugoimport SDPR state arms producer will open a drone plant with Elbit Systems, according to Serbia’s BIRN news service. April 14, 2026
US CENTCOM chief meets IDF head in Israel, joins Holocaust survivor as Iran war talks loom According to the IDF, both commanders listened closely to her testimony and life story during the meeting. April 14, 2026
WATCH: Fragile calm shuts down Independence Day events across Israel Municipalities across Israel have canceled planned Independence Day events scheduled for next week. April 13, 2026
Netanyahu battles court over attempt to unseat Ben-Gvir The submission described the petitions as an unprecedented attempt to remove a sitting minister through judicial intervention rather than political accountability. April 12, 2026
Israel establishes 8 new towns in Judea and Samaria Eight new Israeli communities formally established in Judea and Samaria, including two towns that were evacuated during the 2005 Disengagement Plan. April 12, 2026
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange breaks records amid Iran ceasefire Meanwhile, the dollar continued to decline, trading at around 3.03 shekels. April 12, 2026
Netanyahu: War against Iran not over, ‘still more to do’ 'Those who threatened to destroy us are now fighting for their own survival,' Netanyahu said in a video statement. April 12, 2026
Israel expels Spain from US-backed Gaza coordination center as diplomatic rift deepens The Spanish leader accused Netanyahu of breaching basic humanitarian norms, saying his 'contempt for life and international law is intolerable.' April 11, 2026
Speaking at new Samaria community, Smotrich eyes expansion of Israel’s borders The Israeli Cabinet, in a closed meeting two weeks ago, reportedly approved the establishment of 34 new communities across Judea and Samaria. April 11, 2026
Israeli report warns of potential catastrophic collapse in US support Within the Republican camp, the report identifies a fierce internal struggle between the MAGA leadership and the radical 'America Only' movement. April 10, 2026
Argentina’s President Javier Milei to light Israel’s Independence Day torch Israeli Knesset minister Miri Regev described the decision as a reflection of Milei’s 'extraordinary friendship' toward the Jewish state. April 10, 2026
Almost half of Israelis do not think the war with Iran was successful On the central question of victory, 46% of respondents said Israel and the United States did not win the war, while 22% said they did. April 9, 2026
American combat pilot’s praise of IAF as ‘world’s best air force’ goes viral Gen. Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, publicly praised the IAF as a 'brave, capable, and willing ally' during a Pentagon briefing on April 8th. April 9, 2026
Palestinian NGO dissolves amid ties to PFLP terror group According to an Israeli watchdog, DCI-P staff and board members have included known PFLP operatives. April 9, 2026
Israel quietly greenlights 34 new communities in Judea and Samaria The most consequential detail may be buried in the classified annex: infrastructure for electricity and water would reportedly be allowed to move forward even before the land-regulation process is completed. April 9, 2026
Israeli man arrested for spying for Iran, targeting former prime minister During the June 2025 war with Iran, Gaidarov reportedly provided detailed information on missile impact zones in northern Israel, photographed Haifa Port, and tracked the arrival of foreign naval vessels. April 9, 2026
Residents of northern Israel: Don’t stop until Hezbollah is destroyed Iran has threatened to break the fragile truce in response to continued Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah. April 9, 2026
Opposition criticism of Iran truce weakening Israel, Smotrich charges Aryeh Deri, chairman of the ultra-Orthodox Shas Party, also slammed the opposition’s statements, accusing it of trying to harm the state to promote political goals. April 9, 2026
Israel restarts Leviathan gas field after five-week shutdown The closure of Leviathan, Israel’s largest offshore natural gas field, forced authorities to ramp up the use of coal and diesel fuel for electricity production. April 7, 2026
Entire family wiped out after Iranian missile hits Haifa residential building Four members of the Gershovitz family were killed when an Iranian missile slammed into their Haifa home. April 7, 2026
Jerusalem upgrades civil defense with remote-access public shelters The NIS 5 million ($1.6 million) system enables shelters to open automatically upon receiving an alert from Israel’s Home Front Command or by municipal decision. April 6, 2026
Iran cluster missile scatters dozens of bomblets across central Israel Magen David Adom cautioned that following safety instructions helps prevent casualties, noting that those inside protected spaces were not harmed. April 6, 2026
Huckabee thanks Israel for IDF, Mossad help in rescue of air crew Netanyahu earlier in the day shared that he had spoken with U.S. President Donald Trump and was 'deeply proud' that Israel could 'contribute to saving a brave American warrior.' April 6, 2026
Israelis show growing interest in learning Persian, school says Israel’s Persian community is estimated at around 250,000 people, though only about 50,000 were actually born in Iran, with the rest being second- and third-generation Israelis of Iranian descent. April 6, 2026
Temple Mount set for limited reopening to Jews and Muslims In the event of a missile alert, all visitors would be immediately evacuated in accordance with emergency protocols. April 6, 2026
El Al cancels regular flights until mid-April as war continues Continued security threats keep Israel’s main international airport under tight restrictions. April 6, 2026
Iranian missile hits Haifa building injuring 6 Israelis, 4 still missing At least six people lightly wounded, among them a baby, as well as several individuals suffering from shock. April 5, 2026
Netanyahu wishes Christians ‘a blessed and joyful Easter’ Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar also extended his greetings to Christian communities around the world. April 5, 2026
Supreme Court overrules restrictions on anti-war protests, sparking major backlash Israeli Supreme Court sparks controversy with ruling on the Sabbath permitting expanded anti-war demonstration - despite instructions from Home Front Command limiting gatherings. April 5, 2026
How has the Iran war impacted Israel’s labor market? Women make up 60% of new unemployment claims in Israel, many of them mothers of young children. April 5, 2026
United pushes Israel flights to September The summer months are typically peak season for travel to Israel, with the New York line being especially lucrative. April 5, 2026
Passover in the skies: Special holiday menu prepared for IAF fighter pilots While modest in size, it serves as a meaningful reminder of the holiday’s themes of resilience and freedom. April 5, 2026
More than 2,100 Israelis wounded while running to bomb shelters Many serious injuries among Israeli civilians are caused by the rush to safety rather than by explosions. April 5, 2026
Between sirens and coffee cups, Jerusalem refuses to stop moving But adaptation has its limits. How does anyone truly adapt to sirens after midnight? April 1, 2026
Passover priestly blessing at Western Wall restricted due to war Authorities say it will be restricted to 50 men in person and broadcast live on the internet. April 1, 2026
IDF strikes Iranian chemical weapons factory, fentanyl supplier The IDF says the targeted factory secretly supported Iran’s chemical weapons program. April 1, 2026
IDF chief says Iran is collapsing, hails ‘historic’ US-Israel coordination in Iran war 'The strategic partnership with our ally is a tremendous source of strength, and its level is unprecedented in this operation,' Zamir added. March 31, 2026
Israel ends all defense deals with France The move follows French restrictions on Israeli participation in defense exhibitions and its support for a U.N. resolution calling for an arms embargo on Israel. March 31, 2026
