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
Former spy 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
Reserve duty falls unevenly across Israel’s religious groups, study finds Several factors may explain the disparity, including higher rates of combat service among graduates of religious state schools, differences in motivation and willingness to extend service, and community support. August 23, 2026
Survey finds growing Jewish practice among nonreligious Israeli teens, but secular divide deepens Study shows signs of increased religious practice among non-Orthodox Jewish teens in Israel - with some caveats. August 23, 2026
Second ‘Gideon’ aerial refueling tanker joins Israeli Air Force The induction of the new aircraft represents a significant boost to the Air Force’s capabilities in the multi-front war and in operations at long ranges. August 22, 2026
American travel agents visit Israel in push for postwar tourism About 200,000 American tourists visited Israel in the first seven months of the year, compared with some 230,000 during the same period last year, according to ministry figures. August 21, 2026
Freed hostages join tens of thousands in prayers at the Western Wall Selichot are Jewish penitential prayers and poems recited before the High Holidays and on fast days, seeking divine forgiveness and mercy. August 21, 2026
IDF marks seven decades of global humanitarian relief efforts In 1985, roughly 350 IDF reservists, including medical, search and rescue, and engineering teams, were sent to Mexico City in the aftermath of a devastating tremor. August 20, 2026
Funding dispute may close down Hebron’s Tomb of the Patriarchs The site has relied in part on coalition agreement funds that were not formally incorporated into the state budget. August 20, 2026
Ben-Gurion Airport resumes operations after work stoppage disrupts summer travel Transportation Minister Miri Regev said she had instructed the IAA to seek a labor court order against the workers’ committee, describing the disruption as an 'illegal strike.' August 20, 2026
IDF to get massive budget boost after treasury eases resistance – report Israel reportedly preparing an additional 20 billion shekel spending package for the IDF. August 20, 2026
Delta and United are returning to Israel in September By the fall, five airlines are scheduled to fly direct from the US to Israel, including El Al, Arkia, Israir, United, and Delta. August 20, 2026
Australia summons Israeli envoy as dispute over aid workers’ deaths deepens IDF personnel unsuccessfully attempted for approximately 30 minutes to contact WCK representatives and verify the identity of those in the vehicles before the strikes were carried out. August 20, 2026
After nearly three years, Israelis carry war’s psychological toll in different ways Reservists repeatedly called up for duty, families burying loved ones, evacuees still displaced from their homes, and people experiencing financial strain—each group is carrying a different weight. August 19, 2026
Israeli Jewish births surge in 2026, defying fertility slump across wealthy world While fertility across most of the OECD sits well below the roughly 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain a population without immigration, Israel averaged 3.07 among Jewish women. August 19, 2026
New app offers legal advice for Israeli reservists traveling abroad The app is initially geared toward Israeli reservists and teens about to enlist in the military. August 19, 2026
Israel advances E1 construction plans with tenders for 1,400 homes Supporters regard E1 as strategically important for maintaining Israeli territorial continuity around Jerusalem. August 19, 2026
Israir plans New York flights by October Israir did not cite a starting price for the route on Tuesday but plans on offering economy, premium, and business fares. August 18, 2026
Likud primary draws 76,000 voters, 54% turnout In this primary, Netanyahu has demanded and received the power to bring in eight new faces, whom he views as an improvement over several current MKs. August 18, 2026
6 workers hurt in ordnance blast near Metula Bomb disposal experts from the Israel Police made their way to the location to examine the explosion's circumstances and details. August 18, 2026
Trump teases possible endorsement in Israel’s October election President Trump says it would be best if he stayed out of the upcoming Israeli election - then suggests he may offer endorsement anyway. August 18, 2026
Two boys stabbed, one dead in Beit Shemesh stabbing The four-year-old arrived at the hospital in moderate condition, fully conscious, while the seven-year-old arrived without signs of life, forcing the hospital staff to pronounce him dead. August 17, 2026
Illegal Bedouin structures ‘choke’ Israeli Air Force base, watchdog reports The Nevatim Air Force Base is located in the Negev, about 15 kilometers southeast of Beer-Sheva. August 17, 2026
Israeli gov’t fears bid to fly in expats en masse could tilt election in left’s favor The ruling Likud party threatens legal action against organizers of initiative aimed at flying Israelis living abroad back for election day, amid concerns the "fly and vote" operation could skew the vote. August 17, 2026
83 years later, Yad Vashem honors Dutch woman who saved Jewish baby during Holocaust More than 28,000 people from 51 countries have been recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, with the Netherlands having the second-largest number of honorees. August 17, 2026
Likud primary opens with half of current MKs facing possible ouster Netanyahu plans to insert at least eight reserved candidates in the top 20 slots. August 17, 2026
IAF officer charged over betting on strikes Unlike the previous case, however, this officer is charged solely with breach of trust rather than more severe security offenses. August 17, 2026
