IDF soldier killed in Lebanon donates organs to six patients By Hezy Laing IDF Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, made the ultimate sacrifice after being critically injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Following his tragic passing at Rambam Hospital ... June 15, 2026
Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub ‘denied US visa for 2026 World Cup’ The Trump administration has refused entry to a handful of delegates, including a referee from Somalia and a photographer traveling with Iraq’s team. June 14, 2026
Airport space dispute over US refueling jets threatens 2.4 million ticket cancellations Regev has proposed relocating some of the aircraft to Israel Air Force bases or alternative civilian airfields to ease congestion. June 14, 2026
Somaliland president makes historic Israel visit, pledges closer security ties Officials in Hargeisa are interested in cooperating in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. June 14, 2026
Israel’s first airport hotel gets approval Construction of the hotel is set to begin in 2028, a hotel spokeswoman said. June 14, 2026
Secret maps expose Iran-backed plan to invade northern Israel 'The maps illustrate in stark detail the Iranian regime's strategic vision for this sector,' a senior military source stated. June 13, 2026
Ten years later, Hallel Ariel’s memory endures on the Temple Mount Hallel, like her parents, felt a deep attachment to Har Habayit, the Hebrew name for the Temple Mount. June 12, 2026
Israel not part of Iran deal, final agreement will include terms on missiles, proxies, Netanyahu says Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Israel was one of several countries which he consulted about the agreement, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. June 12, 2026
Israel unveils $1.3B boost for northern infrastructure and services Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the initiative represents a long-term transformation rather than a short-term recovery effort. June 11, 2026
Israel to build 61 new towns in Judea, Samaria Israeli cabinet slated to approve spending plan to fund the de facto establishment of 61 new towns in Judea and Samaria, one of the broadest expansion programs for the area in years. June 11, 2026
Knesset advances bill recognizing Torah study as national value amid coalition split Tensions within the coalition surfaced after Shas initially pushed language calling for equality of rights between soldiers and Haredi students. June 11, 2026
‘A completely reciprocal partnership’ This synergy is a powerful force multiplier that leverages shared intellectual and intelligence capital, allowing Israel to serve as a primary regional power center safeguarding American interests. June 11, 2026
Analyst: Iran now thinking like Israel after Oct. 7 Tehran is increasingly testing regional boundaries following months of conflict, expert argues. June 10, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel will exercise self-defense rights ‘whenever necessary’ The prime minister said the latest exchange of fire stemmed from attempts by Iran and Hezbollah to establish what he called an unacceptable new reality. June 8, 2026
‘A huge miracle’: Chabad family survives rocket strike on Samaria home 'It was a very big miracle. If it had caught us in bed [moments earlier] or a minute before, it would have ended completely differently,' the homeowner said. June 8, 2026
‘Israel and Iran want an immediate ceasefire,’ Trump claims Trump insisted a broader U.S.-Iran agreement remains within reach, despite escalating violence. June 8, 2026
Israel’s largest airport remains open despite Iranian missile attacks Israeli air authorities mull limiting air travel as tensions heat up with Iran and Hezbollah. June 8, 2026
Ben Gurion Airport still open as officials demand to limit passenger crowds Discussions are underway regarding a Home Front Command directive to restrict the maximum number of people permitted inside the airport terminal to 2,500 at any given time. June 8, 2026
WATCH: Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport evacuated during missile attack Despite several Iranian and Houthi missile barrages targeting Israel, Ben Gurion Airport is operating normally, though some aircraft were evacuated mid-boarding as sirens sounded. June 8, 2026
Bank of Israel buys $801 million in foreign exchange amid shekel volatility At the end of May, Israel’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $238.681 billion, an increase of about $2.95 billion from April. June 7, 2026
Israel, US open talks on post-2028 defense pact The U.S. delegation is headed by State Department Counselor Daniel Haller and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. June 7, 2026
Despite ‘ceasefire,’ 2 more IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon over weekend Capt. Shahar Gamla, 23, and Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, were killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon. June 7, 2026
Israel sees sharp rise in workplace AI use across sectors Among companies already using AI, the most common application by far is administrative and business processes—including strategic planning and recruitment—cited by about 63 percent of AI-using firms. June 5, 2026
IDF launches appreciation month for reservists and their families The IDF will hold events across Israel as part of the campaign, starting on Sunday with an employment fair for reservists in the Jezreel Valley city of Afula. June 5, 2026
Capt. Eitan Shmuel Lamberg, 21, killed in Southern Lebanon combat Lamberg is the fourth IDF fatality cleared for publication within the past week amid ongoing operations in southern Lebanon. June 5, 2026
Majority of Israelis back sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The poll found that 59% of respondents support some form of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. June 4, 2026
First woman finishes training in elite Israeli special operations unit as roles expand The program was described as equivalent in scope and intensity to the standard male training track, with limited adjustments based on individual requirements and operational standards. June 4, 2026
Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over US-brokered Hezbollah ceasefire Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the framework, warning it would restrict Israel’s operational flexibility. June 4, 2026
New Golani Brigade commander assumes post during ceremony in Lebanon The ceremony featured the 12th-century Crusader fortress that sits 2,330 feet above sea level. June 4, 2026
‘Polite antisemitism’ — EU sanctions right-wing Israeli NGOs Israel's deputy Foreign Minister say new EU sanctions unfairly target right-wing nonprofits and political opponents. June 4, 2026
Family hopes skull fragments belong to son murdered on Oct. 7 DNA testing may finally bring closure to the grieving Zini family, who have been searching for their slain son's head for more than two years. June 4, 2026
New Mossad chief thanks United Hatzalah volunteers who saved him on Oct. 7 The emotional reunion took place during Gofman’s official inauguration as head of the Mossad. June 3, 2026
Israeli study points to new treatment strategy for prostate cancer The findings also raise a clinical consideration regarding the use of steroid-based medications in advanced prostate cancer. June 3, 2026
Israelis feel more Jewish than ever but less responsible for diaspora communities, survey finds While nearly three-quarters of respondents said Israel bears responsibility toward Jewish communities overseas, far fewer supported translating that responsibility into financial commitments. June 3, 2026
The October 7 election: Israel goes to the polls This is Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023, massacres, and substantively, the polls are set to be a referendum on the response to the events of that day. June 3, 2026
Israeli Christian leader, US Jewish pundit expose far-right effort to dismantle Judeo-Christian unity Carlson has regularly accused Israel of persecuting and even killing Christians, despite the fact that they enjoy freedom and equal opportunity in the Jewish state. June 3, 2026
Israeli government moves to deny entry to anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour In her social media post complaining about the ban, Sarsour repeatedly referred to Israel as an 'apartheid regime' and accused the country of 'genocide' in social media posts. June 2, 2026
NGO urges Israeli authorities to protect Second Temple-era site in Samaria The group alleged that the area has been converted into an agricultural plot through plowing, planting and fencing operations, while unauthorized structures have also been erected. June 2, 2026
Motorola Solutions to acquire Israeli counter-drone firm D-Fend for $1.5b According to D-Fend, annual revenue has grown by more than 50% in each of the past three years, and the company expects revenue to reach $185 million in 2026. June 2, 2026
12-year-old Israeli uncovers rare gemstone during excavation The find was made at Korazim, an ancient Jewish village located a few kilometers north of the Sea of Galilee. June 2, 2026
Israel sets record $19.2b in defense exports in 2025 Geographically, the largest percentage of sales, 36%, was with Europe, while Asia and the Pacific accounted for another 32%. June 2, 2026
Knesset advances dissolution bill as Israel moves toward early election Lawmakers vote unanimously to back bill dissolving the Knesset and potentially setting Israel up for early elections. June 2, 2026
In blow to online shoppers, Knesset lowers tax exemption limit Knesset votes to nix reform that granted shoppers tax exemption for online purchases up to $130, lowering the exemption to $75. June 2, 2026
Netanyahu: Downfall of Iranian ‘regime of terror’ inevitable Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said last week that the stability and future of the Iranian regime were 'shrouded in uncertainty' following the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaigns against it. June 2, 2026
Israel inaugurates new embassy in Fiji Sa’ar praised Fiji’s consistent support for Israel in international forums, including its intervention on Israel’s behalf at International Court of Justice hearings in The Hague. June 2, 2026
Hezbollah continues attacking Israel after ceasefire announced Trump's declaration that Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting quickly unraveled as sirens sounded across northern Israel. June 2, 2026
‘What the f— are you doing?’ Trump reportedly slams Netanyahu According to U.S. officials, Trump erupted during a call with Netanyahu over Israeli military plans in Lebanon amid delicate negotiations with Iran. June 2, 2026
New maps target Israel’s military supply chain The campaign calls on dockworkers to refuse work connected to suspect vessels and encourages activists to organize pickets. June 1, 2026
In first, Israeli doctors perform fetal surgery to save unborn baby’s life Placental tumors do not always interfere with pregnancy and in many cases develop slowly without requiring treatment. June 1, 2026
Ministry of Health presents expansion of mental health services and reveals Israeli suicide statistics At the beginning of 2026, there was a significant decrease in the number of suicide cases, which is characteristic during wartime, in light of the 'Lion’s Roar.' June 1, 2026
Israeli High Court clears way for Roman Gofman to become Mossad chief The 50-year-old Gofman was born in Belarus and moved to Israel with his family when he was 14. June 1, 2026
Hezbollah drones are a ‘game-changer’ for IDF, says defense expert Drone experts say IDF must change tactics in the face of increasing threat posed by terror group's explosive UAVs. June 1, 2026
Israeli commando killed, 3 others wounded in southern Lebanon The slain soldier had dreamed of serving in an elite IDF combat unit since his teens. June 1, 2026
MK warns Shin Bet of foreign interference in upcoming Knesset election An election period is a democratic vulnerability that hostile states and foreign elements may try to exploit, the Likud lawmaker said. June 1, 2026
Israel to open embassy in Fiji Fiji’s prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, will attend this week’s event in the Fijian capital of Suva. May 31, 2026
US Congressman Marlin Stutzman backs sovereignty in meeting with Samaria Regional Council head US Congressman Marlin Stutzman added that there is broad support in the United States for Dagan and for the efforts being led in Israel. May 31, 2026
Israeli high-tech sector registers soaring capital, export records The industry also registered record levels of exits and a record share of high-tech in Israeli exports, the report showed. May 31, 2026
Northerners’ resilience ‘isn’t unlimited,’ minister warns Netanyahu Minister Yitzhak Wasserlauf warns that residents of northern border communities 'are on the verge of collapse.' May 31, 2026
Production at Israel’s largest gas field exceeds initial estimates Israeli law requires the gas reserves to first meet the needs of the Jewish state’s economy before exporting the remaining quantities. May 31, 2026
Nahariya hospital moves underground as northern fire escalates At the same time, Ziv Medical Center in Safed is also preparing to transfer activity to an underground facility. May 31, 2026
