NYC Mayor Eric Adams prays at Western Wall, meets former hostagesAdams met with several released hostages, including Yarden Bibas, along with Bar Kuperstein and Sagi Dekel Chen, both freed after being kidnapped on October 7. November 17, 2025
Israel shares war lessons with 18 armies in global seminarthe military delegations will hear lectures, conduct tours in the Gaza Envelope, and meet with soldiers and civilians who took part in the defensive battles on Oct. 7, 2023. November 17, 2025
Government approves independent probe into Oct. 7 failuresOpposition: Such a commission will only 'escape the truth and evade responsibility.’ November 17, 2025
Israel tests banking system with nationwide cybersecurity drillThe exercise aimed to strengthen recovery processes and ensure continuity of banking services in the event of an incident. November 16, 2025
IDF fires warning shots near UNIFIL patrol in LebanonThe UNIFIL troops on patrol were misidentified due to poor weather conditions. November 16, 2025
Israeli lawmakers rip Trump plan, demand Netanyahu reject US ‘pathway’ to Palestinian stateSettlement leaders and Israeli lawmakers criticize US draft resolution at UN Security Council calling for a 'pathway' to Palestinian statehood, demand Netanyahu explicitly reject the measure. November 16, 2025
Israel fears losing air force edge after Saudi F-35 sale: analystDefense analysts say Saudi acquisition of F-35s would fundamentally shift Middle East power dynamics. November 16, 2025
Greece in talks with Israel over $3.5 billion arms dealGreece also plans to buy stealth fighter jets, frigates, and submarines from the U.S. and Europe, the report added. November 16, 2025
Israeli man indicted for spying for Iran for more than a yearShimon Azarzar reportedly extracted classified information on IDF bases from his reservist girlfriend. November 16, 2025
US draft of UN Gaza resolution paves way to Palestinian stateThe resolution, if passed, would give the US and partner countries a broad mandate to govern and secure the Strip through the end of 2027, if not longer. November 15, 2025
Israel mulling alternatives to US security aidAs global weapons development evolves and U.S. criticism of current aid grows, Israel’s economy strengthens, prompting officials to reconsider the arrangement. November 15, 2025
Argentine volunteers help rebuild homes and hope in IsraelThe group of volunteers spent the day clearing debris, cleaning, and restoring an elderly Israeli's damaged home and garden. November 14, 2025
‘A whole new model’ is needed for retaining IDF career soldiers'The only real solution is to fundamentally change the career personnel model, including paying pensions to those who retire in their early 40s,' says Brig. Gen. (ret.) Hanan Geffen. November 14, 2025
Israeli hostage returned from Gaza identified as Meni Godard'The effort to return all hostages continues without interruption and will not cease until every last hostage is brought home.' November 13, 2025
Israel weighs new alternatives to US military fundingUnder the current agreement, nearly all of the roughly $3.8 billion transferred each year must be used to purchase American-made defense systems November 13, 2025
Man caught entering Israel with 186 exotic animals stuffed in his suitcaseThe suspect had arrived at Ben Gurion on a flight from Thailand. November 13, 2025
Tragedy at IDF training base: 18-year-old soldier dies after sudden collapseThe IDF says it shares in the family’s grief and will continue to accompany them. November 13, 2025
Time selects Eli Sharabi captivity memoir for 100 must-read books of 2025It is the first published memoir of a freed Hamas captive and has become a bestseller in Hebrew. November 13, 2025
Poll: Israelis prefer annexing Judea & Samaria over two-state solutionJust over a quarter of Israeli Jews say Israel should pursue a negotiated settlement with the Palestinian Authority, a new poll shows. November 13, 2025
Israel’s important new allies, and an old enemy, TurkeyThe increasingly pro-Western orientation of Azerbaijan and Armenia could effectively shut out both Iranian and Russian access to commercial and investment activity in the region. November 13, 2025
Barnea to Step Down as Mossad Chief in JuneDespite major successes in the war, Barnea remains shadowed by the Oct. 7 intelligence failure. November 13, 2025
Hamas Nukhba prisoners making weapons in Israeli jails: ReportHamas’s elite prisoners are secretly turning cell hardware into weapons. November 13, 2025
Deputy Knesset Speaker praises Meir Kahane as ‘worthy of the Israel Prize’Kahane, an Israeli-American rabbi, founded the Jewish Defense League in the United States and later the Kach party in Israel. November 12, 2025
Pentagon picks Israeli startup to build AI ‘one-way’ attack drones in the USCrucially for Washington’s drive to onshore drone supply chains, XTEND will build and support the systems from its new headquarters and manufacturing hub in Tampa, Florida. November 12, 2025
Sa’ar: Iran attempted to assassinate multiple Israeli diplomatsSa'ar noted that the diplomatic mission in Estonia is the third new embassy he has opened this year. November 12, 2025
After 75 years, Israel’s Army Radio to shut downDefense Minister Katz argued that continuing the station’s operation drags the IDF into political discourse and harms its reputation as the people’s army. November 12, 2025
Ron Dermer resigns as Israel’s strategic affairs ministerOpposition Leader Yair Lapid, despite many policy disagreements, commended Dermer’s commitment to Israel. November 12, 2025
Herzog visits Congo, Zambia to deepen Israel-Africa tiesIsaac Herzog’s stop in Zambia marked the first visit ever by an Israeli president to the southern African nation. November 12, 2025
Israel seeks to seize 50 vessels from Gaza-bound flotillaCourt filing cites Hamas violations as the basis for confiscation request. November 12, 2025
Daughter of murdered hostage: ‘This could go on for months’Meni Goddard’s daughter says officials offered 'no concrete information' about a time frame for the return of her father’s body. November 12, 2025
Gal Gadot wins $1 Million Genesis Prize, dedicates funds to heal IsraelStan Polovets, founder and chairman of the Genesis Prize Foundation, commended Gadot’s selection, noting that the prize is an affirmation of her moral fortitude. November 11, 2025
Israel’s largest-ever public works project gets underwayNTA officials anticipate strong global participation in the project, as well as significant involvement from Israeli infrastructure and construction companies. November 11, 2025
Israel bids farewell to Hadar Goldin'Rest in peace, Hadar. The path of righteousness you left behind will continue to guide us, with your image engraved on the nation’s heart.' November 11, 2025
Israel military’s internal probes of Hamas attack criticized as inadequateThe panel praised the efforts of frontline intelligence personnel and civilian rapid-response teams, who acted professionally and courageously despite the chaos. November 11, 2025
‘Many European countries increasing arms purchases from Israel’The rising demand from allied nations is keeping Israel’s production lines running and driving further innovation. November 11, 2025
Ex-hostage: Not just Hamas — Gazan civilians abused meMatan Zangauker said that after he was abducted to the Gaza Strip, 'children, women, and old people' attacked him with pipes and rocks. November 11, 2025
Israeli Sovereignty Movement targets U.S.-led Gaza center in new campaignThe group denounces the cease-fire agreement as a threat to national security. November 11, 2025
Israel moves to permanently ban Al JazeeraKnesset approves first reading of bill which would make permanent the government's ability to close hostile foreign media outlets and remove judicial oversight over such bans. November 11, 2025
Herzl Budinger, architect of Israel’s air power in Lebanon, passes away at 82Under his command, the IAF improved long-range strike capabilities, introduced Black Hawk helicopters, and decided to procure F-15I fighter jets. November 10, 2025
‘Lion’s Roar’: IDF launches three-day drill in Judea, Samaria and Jordan ValleyAs part of the drill, simulated enemy forces will be deployed in the area, which will be identified by designated vests, the council stated. November 10, 2025
Islamist Knesset Member storms out of interview over Hamas questionMK Mansour Abbas, an Arab Israeli lawmaker and head of an Islamist party, refuses to say whether he supports the elimination of the Hamas terror organization. November 10, 2025
Lebanese owner expels Israelis from Sinai eatery over Gazan ‘genocide’The woman defended both Hamas and Hezbollah for acting against Israel. November 10, 2025
‘Fake news’: US confirms aid is flowing into Gaza, contradicting Hamas propagandaMore than 840 pallets of medical supplies—which include maternal and neonatal health equipment—have entered Gaza in recent weeks. November 10, 2025
Israeli coalition rift deepens as ultra-Orthodox leader rejects terrorist death penaltyThe law would allow the death penalty to be imposed by majority vote and eliminate any possibility of mitigation once a final sentence has been issued. November 10, 2025
Settlement expansion hits all-time high in 2025, 13 towns legalizedTenders for construction of 5,667 new housing units in Judea and Samaria issue so far in 2025, 50% higher than the previous record year of 2018. November 10, 2025
New Israel-Iran war inevitable, will be far more intense: ReportExperts say negotiations to curb Iran’s nuclear efforts are 'dead' as Israel remains dissatisfied with the results of Operation Rising Lion. November 10, 2025
Jared Kushner arrives in Israel for Gaza talks with Netanyahu, source saysThe next phase of the ceasefire is supposed to see the standing up of a multinational force that would gradually take over security inside Gaza from the Israeli military. November 10, 2025
‘It took 11 years to bring him back’: Hadar Goldin’s family experiences closure with return of his remains from GazaGoldin’s mother, Leah, spoke of the long fight to retrieve her son and the principles that guided the family throughout the ordeal. November 9, 2025
‘A new Israeli dream’: Government earmarks $310 million to transform Beersheba and NegevThe initiative aims to expand the ecosystem connecting academia, industry, and the military while promoting innovation, cyber technologies, employment, tourism, and the revitalization of Beersheba’s Old City. November 9, 2025
Netanyahu to face Knesset debate on inquiry into October 7 failuresNetanyahu has resisted calls for a formal state commission of inquiry, calling it 'politically biased.' November 9, 2025
India eyes joint production of Israeli missile systemsIndia is Israel’s largest defense customer, accounting for about 34% of the Jewish state’s defense exports from 2020 to 2024. November 9, 2025
Israel and Morocco set to resume direct flightsAn estimated million Jews of Moroccan descent live in Israel (including Israel’s transport minister); 200,000 Israelis flocked to Morocco in 2022, many on 'roots trips.' November 9, 2025
S&P Global Ratings raises Israel outlook from negative to stableThe S&P Global division said that it could raise Israel’s credit ratings if its growth and fiscal outcomes proved stronger than currently projected. November 9, 2025
Ex-IDF military advocate general hospitalized after suicide attempt – reportRecently fired MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, under investigation for leaking video of IDF reservists allegedly abusing jailed Hamas terrorist, was rushed to hospital after apparent suicide attempt. November 9, 2025
Oct 7th hero who defended kibbutz returned to Israel for burialLior was part of Nir Yitzhak’s civilian rapid response team, which managed to repel the Hamas invaders on Oct. 7th. November 8, 2025
Israel to grant new immigrants two-year income tax exemptionUnder the tax reform, new immigrants who make the Jewish state their home and Israelis who return after living abroad for 10 or more years will be charged a zero-percent income tax rate in 2026 and 2027. November 6, 2025
IDF declares war on drone-based gun smugglers, turns Egyptian border into no-go zoneKatz declares area near Egyptian frontier a closed military zone as IDF struggles to clamp down on drone-based weapons smuggling by Bedouin gunrunners. November 6, 2025
Hamas hands over body of another Israeli hostage via Red CrossHamas claimed it had located the remains during searches in the Shijaiyah neighborhood of Gaza City. November 5, 2025
Even traumatized parents can shield their children from war’s emotional toll, Israeli study findsThe novel insight: even highly stressed or traumatized parents can protect their children if they use adaptive emotional support strategies, known as interpersonal emotion regulation (IER). November 5, 2025
Diaspora Affairs minister urges New York Jews to move to IsraelAs of recent estimates, approximately 1.1 to 1.2 million Jews live in the city, making up roughly 13% of the total population. November 5, 2025
