Delta and United returning to Israel American Airlines remains the outlier among the three major legacy carriers and has again pushed back its return to Tel Aviv until next spring. September 6, 2026
Is Gaza sewage behind shutdown of Israel’s desalination plants? Israel's water supply has taken a massive hit after algae forces days-long shutdowns of desalination plants, with Gaza sewage suspected as a possible cause of the sudden algae proliferation. September 6, 2026
IDF launches surprise country-wide drill IDF Comptroller officers in both active-duty and reserve service are actively inspecting units and headquarters throughout the country to review compliance and operational readiness. September 6, 2026
Half a million worshippers have attended Selichot prayers at Western Wall Live footage streamed by the foundation on Saturday night showed tens of thousands of worshippers filling the Western Wall Plaza as Ashkenazi Jews joined the recitals. September 6, 2026
Netanyahu: We’ll finish Iran campaign, it’s 80-90% done The prime minister vowed to finish Israel’s campaign against Iran, despite a significant de-escalation in fighting. September 6, 2026
Adidas faces boycott for featuring IDF veteran in campaign Anti-Israel activists accused Adidas of "ignoring amputee children in Gaza" after the company featured veteran Shalev Biton in an advertisement. September 6, 2026
Huckabee accuses Israeli farmers of trespassing after apparent Palestinian setup Israeli report says U.S. ambassador was shown a routine security patrol and led to believe he was witnessing Jewish trespassers entering Palestinian property. September 5, 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo seeks to move embassy to Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Tshisekedi in Jerusalem on Tuesday, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen economic and security relations between their countries. September 4, 2026
Israel releases first of five Lebanese detainees in deal linked to search for Jewish remains Lebanese man Malek Ghazi was the first to be handed over, according to the Red Cross and Lebanese media. September 3, 2026
IDF equipment crisis grounds tanks Beyond the grounding of tank battalions, hundreds of Humvee vehicles damaged during fighting in Lebanon remain out of service and have not been repaired. September 3, 2026
Germany tests Israeli ballistic missile Vice Adm. Jan Christian Kaack, chief of the German Navy, called the trial a success. September 3, 2026
‘Next steps’ — Witkoff secretly met with UAE official on Iran A secret meeting between Steve Witkoff and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan in Sardinia focused on Washington’s Iran strategy. September 3, 2026
Report: IDF withdrawal plan ‘stalled,’ Hezbollah still in control The Lebanese army is struggling to secure Hezbollah strongholds, raising doubts about Israel’s planned withdrawal. September 3, 2026
Ofer Winter makes mandatory service condition for joining Netanyahu government Winter said combat soldiers and reservists would receive the highest priority for state benefits. September 2, 2026
Smotrich, Feiglin create election alliance to consolidate national camp For Smotrich, the deal is part of a push for wider cooperation on the right rather than simply an electoral arrangement between two parties. September 1, 2026
Rahm Emanuel-backed program to train Palestinian doctors at Israeli hospital sparks backlash Israeli lawmaker blasts use of Tel Aviv hospital to train Palestinian health care workers after former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel donates to the program. September 1, 2026
Jerusalem Arabs ordered to pay $73,000 to Jewish assault victims The ruling stems from a 2021 attack, which began with a mob hurling rocks at Jewish men traveling to the Western Wall. September 1, 2026
Dee family survivor marries in slain mother’s wedding dress The emotional ceremony paid tribute to Tali Dee's mother and sisters, who were murdered in a Palestinian terror attack September 1, 2026
Netanyahu’s draft law post sparks online conspiracy theories about ‘Israeli theocracy’ Pundit Ben Shapiro blasts mass misreading of Israeli prime minister's call to ratchet up enforcement of draft law on people receiving army deferments on false pretenses. September 1, 2026
Thousands of Israeli expats book flights home for high-stakes election Some citizens are preparing to cross continents—and spend substantial sums of money—simply to place a ballot in a box. September 1, 2026
Israeli students return to classrooms as schools expand AI studies, ban phones Artificial intelligence will feature more prominently in classrooms, with more than 12,000 English, science, and technology teachers expected to receive AI training. September 1, 2026
Jewish former Knesset member’s decision to join Arab party sparks outrage Likud: 'Segalovich will not hide the fact that Mansour Abbas is unwilling to recognize Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations.' August 31, 2026
Israel readying for increased holiday travel The leading destinations during the holiday period are anticipated to be Greece, Cyprus, the United States, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. August 31, 2026
Netanyahu: Defeating Iran could lead to end of Hamas, Hezbollah The prime minister said Jerusalem would have to keep acting to stop Tehran from rebuilding its capabilities. August 31, 2026
Israel commemorates 129th anniversary of First Zionist Congress The State of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948 - 50 years, 8 months, and 13 days after the meeting. August 31, 2026
Police uncover Iranian-linked espionage case involving Haifa-area minors Together, they carried out security-related tasks, including spray-painting anti-government graffiti, photographing strategic sites in central Israel, and attempting to recruit additional minors. August 31, 2026
Quarter of Israelis may use AI to decide how to vote, survey finds The association warned that disinformation, impersonation, and abusive uses of AI have become part of the current online environment and could intensify during the campaign, potentially reinforcing one another. August 30, 2026
Arab-Israeli parties unite after Palestinian Authority involvement—report Most P.A. efforts to finalize a joint bloc focused on Ta’al chairman Ahmad Tibi. August 30, 2026
Five killed in four road accidents across Israel over weekend According to the National Road Safety Authority, 321 people have been killed in road accidents since the beginning of 2026. August 30, 2026
Paratroopers Brigade, tech units, front-line ground troops – IDF expands ultra-Orthodox recruitment Israel's military kicks off new recruitment cycle for ultra-Orthodox sector with wider array of service options, from tech and logistics units to paratroopers and front-line ground forces. August 30, 2026
Ex-Shin Bet officer: Israel held direct hostage talks with Hamas Retired security officer Adi Rotem says he held lengthy direct discussions with Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas leader. August 30, 2026
Shin Bet confirms Iran threat prompted Yair Netanyahu’s urgent evacuation from US Netanyahu had said Iran tried to kill one of his sons but declined to identify whether he meant Yair or Avner Netanyahu. August 29, 2026
Ex-hostage Elkanah Bohbot welcomes daughter Elkanah Bohbot survived 738 days in captivity. August 28, 2026
IDF chief raises alert level in Judea and Samaria ahead of holidays The military in late July apprehended more than 200 wanted Palestinians in Judea and Samaria and seized funds purposed for terrorism worth tens of thousands of shekels. August 28, 2026
Israeli Finance Ministry freezes pension to scandal-embroiled former military advocate general IDF Chief of Staff Zamir said she could keep her pension, blocking only the 'chief of staff increase,' a pension supplement frequently granted to career officers. August 28, 2026
New poll delivers blow to left as Winter’s party gains ground The shift marks a dramatic change from Channel 14's initial poll conducted immediately after Winter announced his entry into politics. August 28, 2026
Netanyahu poses merger on the right as Ben-Gvir concerned about weakening Otzma Yehudit On Wednesday, Winter said his party belongs to the right-wing bloc and would support only Netanyahu as prime minister. August 27, 2026
IDF soldier was ‘very happy’ Sukkot smashed Palestinian memorial, hits back at Bennett 'It’s unbelievable audacity for Bennett to speak on our behalf,' the soldier wrote. August 26, 2026
Arab party chief under fire after saying accepting Jewish state is ‘a political necessity’ Ra’am is predicted to win four seats in the Oct. 27 Knesset elections, according to most polls. August 26, 2026
Lawmaker asks Netanyahu to allow Temple Mount prayer on Rosh Hashana MK Simcha Rothman argued that restricting access on this day prevents many Jews from exercising their right to pray at the most important site for the Jewish people. August 26, 2026
Israeli rescue team returns from Colombia after recovering 29 missing people In addition to search-and-rescue operations, Home Front Command engineers worked with Colombian professionals to map and classify damaged structures and assess the damage to support reconstruction efforts. August 26, 2026
Netanyahu called Iranian regime ‘savages’ in warning to Trump The Israeli premier said he and Trump discussed diplomatic, economic and military options for confronting Iran. August 26, 2026
Iran plot targeting Yair Netanyahu foiled Yair was forced to leave the United States urgently and return to Israel, leaving his belongings behind. August 26, 2026
Retired brigadier general launches new party pledging tougher security doctrine, expanded IDF service Winter warned that without fundamental changes to Israel’s security approach, another Oct. 7 could happen in Judea and Samaria or on another border. August 25, 2026
Survey finds heavy financial toll of war on Israeli households and reservists Nearly half said reserve duty had negatively affected their employment, including lost opportunities for promotion, reduced pay or working hours, and a diminished position in the workplace. August 25, 2026
Israel seizes control of UNRWA compound in Jerusalem Israel boots UNRWA from compound in northern Jerusalem, begins work repurposing the site. August 25, 2026
Freed hostage Eliya Cohen releases memoir The book, written in alternating voices, traces their journey from the festival grounds to the wedding canopy. August 25, 2026
Arab Knesset members push for EU to intervene in upcoming Israeli election Israeli Arab party leaders meet with European Union representatives, request EU to provide election monitoring for the upcoming vote in Israel. August 25, 2026
‘Have a problem, call the PM,’ says Netanyahu as he gives out his number in campaign video The phone-number appeal is the latest in a series of efforts to put Netanyahu directly in front of voters, including a blitz of highly publicized appearances. August 25, 2026
Notorious terrorist fathers twins via sperm smuggling: report According to Palestinian media claims, roughly 100 children were born to terrorists who smuggled their sperm out of Israeli prisons. August 25, 2026
Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons The military censor was surprised by Netanyahu’s disclosure because it had until now rejected attempts to publish information about the assassination plot. August 24, 2026
Israir obtains FAA go-ahead for flights to the US The FAA authorization represented the final and decisive stage of the regulatory process. August 24, 2026
Altalena wreck found 78 years after episode that shook Israel’s early statehood The 'Altalena affair' unfolded as Israel was fighting for its independence. August 24, 2026
Ugandan, Burundian military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment The 20,000-strong force would be led by U.S. Maj. Gen. Jasper Jeffers. August 24, 2026
Slovenia reopens fully to Israeli tourists following government shift The country maintains exceptionally low crime rates, high social trust, and an atmosphere allowing visitors to explore historic city centers or nature trails with complete peace of mind. August 24, 2026
Sa’ar bars 2 Swedish MEPs who accused Israel of genocide, backed sanctions The two lawmakers were scheduled to enter Israel Sunday night as part of a planned trip to the Palestinian Authority. August 23, 2026
Netanyahu warns of drone threat to Israel The prime minister said Israel has invested substantially in developing both defensive and offensive capabilities to counter drone threats. August 23, 2026
Injured Border Police officer returns to training with custom prosthetic eye Following the loss of his eye, Dr. Yoav Vardizer, director of oculoplasty at Bnai Zion, fitted A.S. with the custom prosthetic eye bearing the Star of David. August 23, 2026
Jonathan Pollard joins Israeli political party Pollard's alignment with Haskel's party represents a significant development in Israeli politics, particularly given his symbolic status as someone who paid a heavy personal price for the State of Israel. August 23, 2026
Colombia resumes coal exports to Israel The resumption of coal exports to Israel, alongside the Golan Heights recognition and visa waiver agreement, signals a dramatic transformation in bilateral relations between Israel and Colombia. August 23, 2026
