El Al to launch emergency flights to bring back Israelis stranded abroad Israel'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 video The 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 development The 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 attacks Israelis 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 recognition Israeli 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 acquisition More 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 gateway The 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 smuggling Fifteen 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 Ukraine On 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 2025 While 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 project Hamas-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 worldwide The 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 speech Modi 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 Wall Knesset 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 Jerusalem Defense minister says platforms served as Hamas propaganda and incited violence. February 25, 2026
India’s Modi to arrive in Israel for two-day official visit On 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 mission The 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 ceremony Lt. 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 displacement Evacuees 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 coast The 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 psychiatrist Thousands 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 Ramadan The 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 $150 Online 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 emergencies Officials 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 Valley Sartaba, 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 pesticides Dr. 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 music After 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 records The festivities will open on Wednesday with a kids’ mini-marathon offering several short distances. February 23, 2026
Israeli bobsled team disqualified from competition The 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 partnerships The 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 south An 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 Africa Israel’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 IDF Critics 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 plaza Attorneys 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 finds Radware 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 units It 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 Israel Using 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 aliyah Her 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 year In '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 Peace The 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 Gaza Two 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 case Israeli 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 Classic San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader, a Gold Glove winner, will play center field for Team Israel. February 17, 2026
Narendra Modi to visit Israel as Netanyahu hails India’s ‘tremendous alliance’ Modi first visited Israel in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so. February 17, 2026
New data shows persistent gaps between Jewish and Arab Israelis Long-term unemployment—defined as joblessness exceeding six months—stood at 40.7 percent among Arabs compared to 17 percent among Jews. February 17, 2026
Israel records 3.1% economic growth in 2025, outpacing OECD average Investment activity rebounded strongly after contracting during the war period. Fixed capital investment jumped 8.1% for the year after declining 5.5% in 2024. February 17, 2026
Palestinian terrorist freed in 2011 Shalit deal nabbed at Israeli mall Israel Police Superintendent Yoram Cohen, deputy commander of the Kfar Saba station, stated that, 'From our perspective, he is a terrorist in every respect, and an attack was prevented here.' February 17, 2026
Arab states slam Israeli land registration move as ‘grave escalation’ In their statement, the foreign ministers argued the policy represents 'a flagrant violation of international law.' February 17, 2026
Arab Israeli parties draft secret plan to replace Netanyahu as PM, force Israel into political crisis After Arab Israeli lawmakers reach deal for united Knesset list, MK Ahmed Tibi hints at plan to unseat Netanyahu as PM before forcing new elections. February 17, 2026
Israel plans to extend Jerusalem for first time since Six-Day War The potential expansion is reflected in a housing plan being advanced in the settlement of Adam in the Binyamin region. February 16, 2026
Producer of hit Israeli TV series ‘Tehran’ dies suddenly in Greece In a statement posted on its Facebook page, Eden’s production company, Donna and Shula Productions, sought to dispel rumors that the producer had been killed. February 16, 2026
Supreme Court petition could force Israel to allow in thousands of Gazans Israel's top court slated to hear petition that demands the government grant entry to thousands of Gazan patients and their families. February 16, 2026
Suspicious envelope sent to Prime Minister’s office The envelope showed suspicious indicators during an initial inspection and was handled according to security protocols. February 16, 2026
Iran surveilled former Israeli defense minister Arab Israeli man arrested for spying on former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on behalf of Iran. February 16, 2026
Israel’s ZIM shipping sold to Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd for $3.7 billion 'Transferring its ownership to foreign hands, even if an Israeli investment fund is involved, is problematic to say the least and harms national security, and could also lead to the dismissal of thousands of workers.' February 16, 2026
