Israel advances plan for 13 new communities in Binyamin region Officials said the initiative focuses on two strategic corridors: the 'Mountain Route' in western Binyamin, linking Jerusalem to central Israel, and eastern areas overlooking the Jordan Valley. July 2, 2026
Israel marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with memorials, protests The October Council also organized a convoy through communities devastated during the October 7 attack, beginning at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Re’im. July 2, 2026
Knesset backs bill to restrict mosque loudspeakers Bill limiting the use of loudspeakers for calls to prayer passes first vote in the Knesset. July 2, 2026
Knife-wielding terrorist neutralized after attacking Israeli security officer A short time prior to the confrontation, a critical phone call was received at the police emergency hotline from a local citizen who spotted the suspicious individual near a school. July 1, 2026
Knesset approves Basic Law on Torah study in first reading Legal experts have said that Torah study as a Basic Law could result in an exemption from military service. July 1, 2026
Israel arrests American suspected of working as Iranian spy 20-year-old American man arrested in Jerusalem area amid suspicions he spied on behalf of Iran. July 1, 2026
‘It’s fun to be free for a bit’: Israeli students begin summer vacation More than 2.5 million students began the 2025-2026 school year in Israel, including 180,600 first-graders and 149,000 twelfth-graders. July 1, 2026
Israel’s welfare system may run out of reserves by 2035 as war costs, aging population mount Demographic aging is increasing pressure on pensions, disability payments, and nursing care benefits. June 30, 2026
Netanyahu says rejected hostage deal requiring IDF withdrawal would have been a disaster Netanyahu said he instead supported a strategy combining military operations with diplomatic efforts involving the United States. June 29, 2026
Herzog calls on EU to back Israel-Lebanon memorandum during state visit to Romania The Israeli president also addressed rising antisemitism, calling it 'a danger to all of humanity,' and praised Romania’s commitment to Holocaust education. June 29, 2026
IDF marks day 1,000 of the War of Redemption The memorial ceremony was followed by a panel discussion with field commanders discussing the 1,000 days of fighting. June 29, 2026
Judges press prosecution to drop main charge against Netanyahu Judges overseeing Netanyahu's corruption trial again ask prosecutors to drop the bribery charge from the indictment. June 29, 2026
Bloody crime wave in Arab community: Six murdered in 24 hours A deadly car bombing in Jaffa left one man dead and his young son seriously wounded. June 29, 2026
Secret investigation reveals advanced Israeli laser shields covertly installed on royal Qatari fleet Furthermore, intelligence documents show that advanced anti-missile shields and specialized pilot heads-up display helmets have been systematically transferred to the military of Saudi Arabia. June 29, 2026
Wounded IDF veterans urge Israelis to unite Belev Echad is an international nonprofit that helps wounded IDF soldiers rebuild their lives through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support. June 29, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘No room’ for Palestinian state between Mediterranean Sea and Jordan River On Feb. 21, 2024, the Knesset voted 99-11 to reject unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood. June 28, 2026
‘Get rid of the cancer’: Huckabee hails ‘historic’ Israel-Lebanon deal The U.S.-brokered agreement lays out two pilot zones recommended by the IDF, where the Lebanese Armed Forces would deploy and disarm the Iranian proxy. June 28, 2026
Terrorists come first, sick Palestinians second The number of medicines from the list of basic medicines that have reached zero stock stands at about 180, out of 520 medicines supplied by the Ministry of Health. June 28, 2026
Sharp rise in Aliyah from US, UK, Canada, and France While immigration to Israel declined last year, authorities have reported a significant increase in immigration from a number of Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain, and France. June 28, 2026
Israel seeks to fill defense production shortfalls exposed by war Years of growing reliance on foreign procurement produced an enervating effect on portions of Israel’s domestic production base that became visible only under wartime pressure. June 28, 2026
Sa’ar to advance resolution recognizing Armenian Genocide To date, 34 countries, including the United States and Greece, have formally recognized the Armenian Genocide. June 28, 2026
Anti-Hamas protests crushed with kidnapping, death threats 'Things are very difficult. Since the morning, they’ve been arresting people and kidnapping people from the streets. Things are very bad.' June 27, 2026
Israel, Lebanon reach landmark US-brokered framework agreement Rubio blasted Hezbollah as 'Iran’s most dangerous proxy,' responsible for dragging Lebanon into war and plotting attacks against Americans. June 27, 2026
Mossad built secret replica of Tehran nuclear site in Africa before 2018 raid The site housed tens of thousands of files related to Project Amad, Iran's covert nuclear weapons program. June 25, 2026
Apartheid? Arab Israeli appointed deputy mayor of Tel Aviv Badran is the second Arab citizen of Tel Aviv to hold the position, after Rifat Turk, who was appointed in 2003. June 25, 2026
Israel turning its focus to military superiority in space, says DM Israel's defense minister says the IDF's next goal is to achieve military superiority in space, including both defenseive and offensive capabilities. June 25, 2026
Abduction? IDF soldier found handcuffed in Palestinian town IDF soldier found handcuffed in the center of a Palestinian Authority-administered town says he was abducted. June 25, 2026
IDF soldier, civilian contractor killed in Lebanon, Gaza accidents Master Sgt. Basil Sweid and civilian contractor Raad Abu al-Qi’an were named as the fatalities in two separate but deadly incidents. June 25, 2026
Traffic disruptions spread across Israel as ultra-Orthodox protest military draft Demonstrators objected to the police response to arrests linked to draft enforcement. June 24, 2026
Netanyahu concludes testimony as corruption trial advances to next stage Netanyahu is standing trial in three separate corruption cases on charges including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. June 24, 2026
Israel braces for nationwide ultra-Orthodox protests over draft enforcement The convoy plan includes reaching the area of Prison 10, honking horns and displaying signs supporting arrested yeshiva students before returning to the original departure points. By Pesach Benson, TPS A ... June 24, 2026
Extended reserve duty driving job losses and long-term economic risks, lawmakers told A representative of the Ministry of Finance said economic damage from prolonged reserve service is estimated at about NIS 50,000 ($16,700) per soldier. June 23, 2026
‘Fauda’ issues warning for viewers: Episodes based on Oct. 7 Hamas attack ‘may be hard to watch’ The new season was completely rewritten after the massacre on Oct. 7, 2023, and shows the operatives in Marseilles, France, hunting down Hamas terrorists responsible for the deadly attack. June 23, 2026
Diaspora affairs minister calls for armed guards to protect Jews abroad The minister also blamed rising antisemitism in Canada, Australia, and Britain on the decision by their governments to recognize a Palestinian state in the midst of Israel’s war against Hamas. June 23, 2026
Netanyahu vows to ‘break free’ from dependency on US weaponry Israel's prime minister calls for 'armaments independence,' ending IDF's historic reliance on American weapons. June 23, 2026
Why Israel never qualifies for the World Cup Israel is geographically and culturally situated in the Middle East, but it must qualify through one of the strongest football confederations in the world. June 23, 2026
Antisemitism is pushing more Western immigration, Israeli data shows France posted the largest single-country surge, with 3,360 French Jews making the move to Israel, a 51% increase over 2024. June 22, 2026
‘Joy prevails’ — Oct. 7 evacuees return home to kibbutz Holit residents are returning to the kibbutz even as rebuilding efforts remain far from complete. June 22, 2026
Israel to empower cities and towns to lead renewable energy projects Holon runs neighborhood mapping and solar group purchasing initiatives, while Beitar Illit uses an educational board game to promote energy awareness. June 22, 2026
Israel congratulates Colombia’s de la Espriella on election victory Sa'ar added that he has invited the president-elect to visit Israel and hopes to welcome him in Jerusalem soon. June 22, 2026
Ben-Gvir doubles down on viral ‘Lebanese mothers’ post after global firestorm By Sunday afternoon, the view count had surpassed 18 million, making it one of the most-watched political posts in Israeli social media history. June 21, 2026
Israeli, Greek navies deepen ties during visit The Greek admiral also took an aerial tour of northern Israel and visited communities near the Gaza Strip. June 21, 2026
Israel fears first Ebola outbreak as two suspected cases identified Israeli Health Ministry fears the country may have its first two cases of the deadly Ebola virus, placing a patient in isolation after he traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. June 21, 2026
Trump: ‘We have to keep Netanyahu sane; Israel will obey me’ President Donald Trump argued that without his backing, Israel would have been 'eviscerated' during the regional conflict. June 21, 2026
Study: Israelis say civil war a greater threat than Iran 60% of Israelis fear growing political polarization could turn violent and potentially lead to a civil war, with majority calling Israel's internal rift the greatest threat to the country's future. June 20, 2026
Israeli military maps Lebanon deployment, signals no withdrawal The map indicates that Israeli forces have advanced deeper into Lebanese territory in recent months. June 18, 2026
Book about Oct. 7 rescue mission wins prestigious Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature 'The Gates of Gaza' previously won the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, and is also the winner of the 2026 Wingate Prize and Bernstein Prize. June 18, 2026
Israeli defense minister reveals longstanding covert cooperation with Somaliland Somaliland is strategically located in the center of the Horn of Africa along the Gulf of Aden, directly across from Yemen. June 17, 2026
Tel Aviv ranked fourth among global startup hubs The report highlighted artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cybersecurity, and life sciences as the primary drivers of Tel Aviv’s growth. June 17, 2026
US settles suit over Biden-era Judea and Samaria sanctions policy, vows no action against plaintiffs U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Executive Order 14115 shortly after taking office in January 2025, ending the sanctions program before the case reached trial. June 17, 2026
Israel Football Association backs proposed match with Palestinians Palestinian Football Association head Jibril Rajoub, who is also a senior Fatah official, said that he had not received a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 17, 2026
Israel approves national AI plan to strengthen technological self-reliance A key pillar of the plan is the expansion of sovereign computing infrastructure, increasing Israel’s ability to build and control advanced computing power domestically. June 16, 2026
Israel shifts Hebron planning authority to Israeli civil administration Responsibility for municipal services in Hebron’s Jewish community will shift from the Palestinian municipality to Israeli authorities and the Israel Defense Forces. June 16, 2026
Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem President Abdirahman said that Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords normalization agreements. June 16, 2026
Major Iran strike aborted last week at Trump’s request: IAF chief The canceled mission would have targeted hundreds of sites deep inside Iran. June 16, 2026
Report: US Air Force to reduce fleet at Ben Gurion Airport American refueling tankers have significantly limited civilian airport operations in Israel. June 16, 2026
Bennett considering breaking up newly formed political alliance Bennett entered the race with expectations that he could unite voters from the center, soft right and anti-Netanyahu camp. June 16, 2026
‘Once-in-a-lifetime find’: Intact Roman statues unearthed in Israeli excavation Each statue weighs about 60 kilograms and is 55 centimeters tall. June 15, 2026
Israel reclaims state land in City of David heritage site Evidence of antiquities looting was identified in burial caves, which had been used as warehouses and unregulated animal pens. June 15, 2026
Trump on Netanyahu: ‘A difficult guy, with no f—ing judgment’ 'Why did Bibi have to do a f—ing attack? I was so pissed off,' Trump told news outlet Axios. June 15, 2026
