Israel reports sharp decline in illegal border crossings from EgyptThe infiltrator population represents just over 10 percent of Israel’s total foreign resident population, which the CBS now estimates at 260,400 people. December 10, 2025
Missing Israeli yacht found after frantic Mediterranean searchFor much of the morning, radar sweeps and visual searches yielded nothing, raising fears the yacht might have been pushed far off course or suffered serious damage. December 10, 2025
Sa’ar meets lawmakers on Capitol Hill, stresses Middle East peace, fight against radical IslamSa’ar touched down in the U.S. capital on Tuesday for a ceremony with his Bolivian counterpart, in which the two formally restored diplomatic relations that were severed following Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. December 10, 2025
Simcha Goldin reflects on 11-year fight to bring son Hadar homeGoldin described the feeling of political abandonment and the moment his family finally received the body for burial. December 10, 2025
‘The tunnels shook’: Former hostage Eitan Mor gives first public account of his captivityAt one point, he recalled, 'the tunnel shook and we thought it would collapse.' December 10, 2025
Cyber weaknesses put Israeli elections, democracy at risk, state comptroller warnsApproximately 4.2 million Israelis cast ballots in the country’s most recent national election in November 2022, a turnout of 70.3% of eligible voters. December 9, 2025
Israel braces for ‘Hurricane of the Middle East’ as Storm Byron barrels inMagen David Adom and Israel Police rescue units have moved to high alert, reinforcing crews and pre-positioning ambulances and 4×4 rescue vehicles. December 9, 2025
Israel bids farewell to fallen hostage as body returns to ThailandRinthalak, 42, was killed by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists in the orchards of Kibbutz Be’eri, and his body was taken to Gaza. December 9, 2025
50,000 illegal immigrants are living in IsraelData show a growing number of foreign workers living in Israel, along with tens of thousands of illegal immigrants, including infiltrators from East Africa and people who overstayed visas. December 9, 2025
Netanyahu orders full reopening of Allenby Crossing after deadly attackThe crossing had been closed to cargo since September after a Jordanian truck driver transporting humanitarian aid to Gaza carried out a terror attack, killing two IDF soldiers. December 9, 2025
Israeli defense start-ups smash record with $1b. in 2025 fundingThe amount is more than all other years combined, says a senior defense official. December 9, 2025
Smotrich: IDF ‘likely’ to step up enforcement in LebanonThe IDF overnight Monday carried out strikes against Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure across Southern Lebanon, the military said. December 9, 2025
Israel, Costa Rica sign free trade deal, eliminate over 90% of tariffsCurrently, annual Israeli exports to Costa Rica average around $32 million, but officials expect the new agreement to significantly expand trade across multiple sectors. December 9, 2025
Netanyahu will meet Trump on Dec. 29 to discuss second phase of Gaza plan, spokesperson saysAccording to the plan, Israel is to pull back further in the second phase as a transitional authority is established in Gaza, a multinational security force is deployed, Hamas is disarmed, and reconstruction begins. December 9, 2025
Bolivia, Israel to renew diplomatic tiesEarlier this month Bolivia lifted visa requirements for Israeli travelers following weeks of negotiations. December 9, 2025
US defense spending bill shifts Israel funds from Iron Dome to countering ballistic missilesThe shift may reflect the perceived relative threat posed by short-range rockets and mortars fired by Hamas and Hezbollah compared to that from Iranian and Houthi ballistic missiles. December 9, 2025
Israel police raid UNRWA in eastern Jerusalem for ignoring alleged tax debt, place Israeli flag on buildingAccording to the police and the Jerusalem municipality, law enforcement entered the facilities to collect property taxes of NIS 11 million ($3.4 million) after multiple warnings were ignored. December 8, 2025
Israeli parents favor traditional names while Mohammed shows declining popularityAll ten names from 2023’s top rankings remained in the top ten for 2024, though with slight shifts in their positions. December 8, 2025
Israeli Health Ministry warns of flu surge, urges vaccinationData from Israel’s National Center for Disease Control show that last year, at least 422 people hospitalized with influenza died of the disease. December 8, 2025
Netanyahu, Sa’ar honor Israeli diplomats after two years of warThe gathering marked the largest delegation of Israeli diplomatic representatives to visit the country, according to Israeli officials. December 8, 2025
Jerusalem Israel’s ‘rightful capital,’ says Trump on anniversary of city’s recognition'In recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving our embassy to that beautiful city, we acknowledged the rightful capital that stands at the heart of Israel’s traditions, government and heritage,' he said. December 8, 2025
Israel begins building massive security barrier along entire eastern borderIsrael's Defense Ministry begins construction of massive security barrier that will span nearly all of Israel's 300-mile eastern border with Jordan. December 8, 2025
Otzma Yehudit MKs wear noose pins to push death-penalty billLt. Gen. Eyal Zamir vows Hamas will not rebuild as Netanyahu questions the abilities of an international force. December 8, 2025
Ancient wall built by Hasmoneans discovered in JerusalemWell-preserved segment of wall constructed by the Maccabees more than 2,100 years ago uncovered at the edge of the Old City of Jerusalem. December 8, 2025
Downplaying Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu, Herzog insists ‘Israel is a sovereign country’Herzog cited the competing considerations of equal treatment before the law and the unique circumstances involved in individual cases. December 7, 2025
‘Everything’s fine…I’m coming, thief” – Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reports stolen carKupershtein said the inconvenience of filing a police report was insignificant compared with the ordeal he endured in Gaza. December 7, 2025
Rethinking navigation app’s walking options could boost commuter health, Israeli scientists sayA brisk 20-minute daily walk has been associated with reducing the risk of early death by up to 25%, making integrated movement a practical option for people with demanding schedules. December 7, 2025
Netanyahu: I won’t quit politics for presidential pardonIsraeli prime minister tells reporters he will not accept a conditional presidential pardon requiring him to drop out of politics in exchange for an end to his ongoing corruption trial. December 7, 2025
German Chancellor Merz arrives for first visit to IsraelWhile affirming support, Merz also called for a Palestinian state, which a majority in Israel reject. December 7, 2025
Avdija becomes Israel’s all-time NBA scoring leaderAvdija is averaging 25.8 points per game this season for the 9-14 Trail Blazers, ranking 14th in the NBA. December 7, 2025
Fearing ban, Israeli Arab party cuts ties to Islamist groupsAfter denying the party is associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, United Arab List Chairman Mansour Abbas announces plans to separate from the Islamic Movement in Israel. December 7, 2025
Civil administration seizes looted Crusader and Byzantine artifacts in Judea and SamariaNew construction sat in the center of the ancient complex and disturbed layers of material that have long helped researchers document the region’s past. December 5, 2025
Fearing Palestinian workers, Beit El parents keep kids homeThe community spokesperson explained that the current reality is a last-option manpower solution available to provide proper educational conditions, with constant security and supervision for the protection of the local children. December 5, 2025
The future of war: Israel takes global lead on military innovation with new AI division, Iron Beam laser systemAccording to the military, about 50 percent of the new divisions are composed of women soldiers, with female officers comprising 40 percent of the senior command, including two of the five top leadership positions. December 5, 2025
Ultra-orthodox student returns 150,000 shekels he discovered after buying apartmentA woman sold the property to the student, unaware that her brother had hidden money inside the home. December 4, 2025
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palaceThe site played a central role in the violent struggles within the Hasmonean dynasty and later in Herod’s rise, serving at various times as a place of imprisonment, hospitality, and even royal burial. December 4, 2025
Netanyahu replaces Mossad director David BarneaPrime Minister Netanyahu taps his military secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, to lead Israel's national intelligence agency, the Mossad. December 4, 2025
Israeli man paid thousands of dollars to spy for Iran – policeAlleged Iranian spy arrested in Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon, after he was allegedly paid thousands of dollars by Tehran to carry out various missions on Iran's behalf. December 4, 2025
Knesset advances motion backing Trump’s Gaza plan as coalition boycotts voteThe plan includes a possible route toward Palestinian statehood—an outcome the government has repeatedly rejected. December 3, 2025
Thailand buys Israel’s Barak MX air defense system in $107 million dealThe Barak MX can intercept aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. December 3, 2025
‘Why isn’t the IDF drafting Arabs?’ – Israel’s supreme court demands answersIsraeli Supreme Court orders the government to explain why it has not extended the universal draft to the country's Arab population. December 3, 2025
Junction near Evyatar inaugurated 18 months after outpost’s approvalEvyatar received full recognition from the Israeli government last year in a quid pro quo that saw Smotrich prevent the financial collapse of the Palestinian Authority. December 3, 2025
Materials sent from Gaza not tied to any fallen hostageForensic analysis determined that the materials were not connected to any of the fallen hostages held by Hamas. December 2, 2025
Einstein like you’ve never seen him: Rare personal letter surfaces in Tel AvivThe letter was addressed to Nahum Hinitz, an author in Israel who was then editing a book about the Jewish community in Brisk. December 2, 2025
Israel will strike Iran in 2026 but no US green light for now: reportThe Trump administration reportedly won’t approve action against Iran in the near term. December 2, 2025
Ex-IAF head: Israel must prepare for ‘challenging’ wars aheadRetired Air Force head Amir Eshel said that future wars will be 'orders of magnitude' more challenging, urging that Israel prepare accordingly with rapid technological adaptation. December 2, 2025
US official: Netanyahu ‘self-destructing’ by approving Syria raidsTrump urged Israel to maintain 'strong and true dialogue' with the new Syrian government, headed by a former Islamic terrorist. December 2, 2025
Israel sees momentum in Latin America after Argentina’s Milei officially launches Isaac AccordsThe first phase of the Isaac Accords will focus on Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica, where potential projects in technology, security, and economic development are already taking shape. December 2, 2025
Ex-hostage reveals chilling sexual harassment, torture by Hamas captorAlon Ohel recounted being touched against his will by a Hamas guard in the shower. December 2, 2025
Netanyahu praises Milei’s moral clarity on Israel tiesMilei, a proud philosemite, has dramatically shifted Argentina’s foreign policy toward an alliance with the United States and Israel. December 1, 2025
Former hostages Alon Ohel and Eli Sharabi reunite in IsraelThe reunion of Ohel and Sharabi, now safe, free, and standing on Israeli soil, is being hailed as a powerful symbol of resilience. December 1, 2025
Iron Beam laser defense system set for IDF launchThe Defense Ministry and Israel’s Rafael defense technology firm announced in September the completion of a series of successful trials of the Iron Beam system at a facility in southern Israel. December 1, 2025
‘We want him back – as soon as possible,’ says mother of Thai hostageAgricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was murdered in the Hamas attack and his body taken into Gaza. December 1, 2025
Thousands of Israelis turn out for Portuguese citizenship eventThe one-day event aimed to help Israelis entitled to Portuguese citizenship, who were unable to book appointments in advance. December 1, 2025
Florida teen freed from Israeli jail after rock-throwing as Israel faces US pressureIsraeli officials, while largely silent on the specifics of Ibrahim’s treatment, have consistently argued that harsh measures are needed to confront what they describe as a persistent campaign of violent attacks in Judea and Samaria. December 1, 2025
Soldier survives Syria firefight with bullet lodged in his heartAnother soldier was saved when his helmet stopped a round inches from his skull. December 1, 2025
Play Pokémon Go, find…a weapons cache?A boy found M16 rifles and ammunition hidden near the Dimona nuclear reactor while searching for virtual game characters. December 1, 2025
Trump threatening sanctions over Netanyahu pardon: MinisterA Likud minister says Trump may sanction judicial officials if Netanyahu is denied a pardon. December 1, 2025
Netanyahu prepared to run again, will not consider pardon that requires retirementNetanyahu has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and has argued that the charges are politically motivated. November 30, 2025
Slain hostage Dror Or’s funeral held in Kibbutz Be’eriAs the funeral procession left Kibbutz Re’im, dozens of people lined the roads leading to the cemetery at Kibbutz Be’eri. November 30, 2025
