Netanyahu: ‘Israel pulled off the greatest comeback in history’Commenting on Trump’s willingness to sell F-35s to Turkey, Netanyahu said he has discussed the issue with the president and expressed his opposition to providing the advanced fighters to Ankara. July 14, 2026
Knesset passes Basic Law enshrining Torah study as fundamental state valueThe law could strengthen the legal standing of Torah students against claims of inequality before the High Court of Justice. July 13, 2026
New details raise questions over Ro Khanna’s provocative trip to Judea and SamariaAccording to the official, visits by foreign lawmakers and other prominent delegations to sensitive areas of Judea and Samaria are generally coordinated with Israeli authorities. July 13, 2026
Iran targeting ex-hostages, Nova survivors via cyber harassmentFormer hostages Noa Argamani and Romi Gonen are among the campaign's highest-profile reported targets. July 13, 2026
Just 22% of Israelis back Palestinian statehood but majority backs expanding Abraham AccordsOverwhelming majority of Israelis oppose two-state solution while backing peace deals with Israel's Arab neighbors,including Syria and Lebanon, new poll shows. July 13, 2026
Israeli gov’t votes to extend nationwide emergency measures through July 28According to explanatory notes, renewed fighting between Iran and the United States has heightened concerns that missile attacks on the Jewish state could resume. July 12, 2026
‘Israel has lost one of its greatest friends’: Netanyahu mourns Lindsey GrahamGraham (R-S.C.) died on Saturday following a 'brief and sudden illness,' his office announced early on Sunday. July 12, 2026
Report: Barghouti still a dangerous ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’Israeli authorities allege Barghouti is working to unite Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. July 12, 2026
Beersheba terror plot foiled, 4 Arab-Israelis arrestedIsraeli authorities say the suspects planned a mass-casualty attack at Beersheba's central bus station. July 12, 2026
1/3 of Israeli Arabs considering emigrating – reportPolls show major shift in attitudes towards permanent emigration among Israeli Arabs with as many as one in three considering leaving the country. July 12, 2026
Israeli startup raises $36 million to develop drone swarm defense systemSkapion says its platform is designed from the ground up to counter coordinated attacks involving dozens or even hundreds of drones at once. July 10, 2026
Inside Israel’s push to clear sea munitions, part of global push to protect watersWhile the goal of the project is to expand parts of the shoreline, Israel also hopes its findings will yield new insights on clearing munitions from this part of the world, where there are threats but overall less is known. July 10, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘With or without an agreement, Iran will not have nuclear weapons’Netanyahu devoted much of his speech to operations 'Rising Lion' and 'Roaring Lion,' saying they established Israeli air superiority across the region and prevented Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons. July 10, 2026
Rahm Emanuel reaffirms support for Israel, warns of potential sanctions and isolation in interviewEmanuel argued that the erosion of American support for Israel is not confined to the Democratic Party but reflects a broader societal shift, particularly among younger Americans. July 10, 2026
European regulators loosen restrictions on flights to IsraelIn its announcement, the EASA said airlines should make their own decisions about resuming disrupted service. July 9, 2026
Kidnapping fears erupt after armed female IDF soldier seen entering Palestinian carRather than a nationalist attack or an abduction attempt, officers determined that the soldier and the Palestinian driver were involved in a romantic relationship. July 9, 2026
Israel launches regulatory sandbox to test autonomous medical AI systemsUnder the program, the companies will run pilots with the goal of shaping regulatory pathways for AI systems capable of making clinical decisions with limited or no physician oversight. July 9, 2026
Huckabee: ‘Clear’ to Trump that Iranians are not serious about peaceHuckabee also said that any regime change in Iran would ultimately be up to the Iranian people, rather than outside forces. July 9, 2026
Netanyahu says he is in talks with potential successorwhen pressed on when such a transition might occur, Prime Minister Netanyahu declined to provide a timeline. July 9, 2026
As Trump cozies up to Erdogan, Israeli minister warns: ‘There is a real scenario where Turkey attacks Israel’Chikli stressed that Turkey's harsh rhetoric toward Israel is not a new phenomenon but has reached unprecedented levels. July 9, 2026
Zamir: IDF to finalize new AI, drone, robotics unit structureZamir also warned that Israel must significantly expand its military ranks to meet ongoing security challenges, noting that the military is currently hovering at its minimum necessary size relative to regional threats. July 9, 2026
Ancient Huqoq synagogue mosaics go on display for first timeThe exhibition also presents Huqoq as a thriving village that included a spring, farming installations, ritual baths and a hidden underground escape network. July 9, 2026
IDF locates burial place of soldier missing since 1948 War of IndependenceZrihan was killed in fighting near Sha'ar Hagai along with 13 other members of the convoy and was buried on April 22, 1948. July 8, 2026
Nvidia opens new R&D center in Beersheva, plans hundreds of hiresNvidia reportedly signed a 10-year lease with annual rent of about 2.5 million shekels ($820,000). July 8, 2026
Netanyahu: Iran ‘definitely’ possesses chemical weapons, would not hesitate to kill AmericansAsked about the June 17 Memorandum of Understanding that Washington signed with the Islamic regime, Netanyahu told Newsmax that 'you can’t trust them.' July 8, 2026
Report: IDF on ‘peak alert’ for renewed Iran fightingPresident Trump's latest remarks have fueled speculation that diplomacy with Iran may have reached its end. July 8, 2026
Israel extends Venezuela aid mission after request from Interim President RodríguezIn addition to the dozens of personnel already on the ground, about 20 specialists are assisting remotely from Israel, analyzing field data and helping refine long-term recommendations for rebuilding. July 8, 2026
Azerbaijan rabbi slams Israel’s Armenia genocide recognitionThe chief rabbi said he understood Israel’s desire to respond to Erdoğan but argued that recognizing the Armenian Genocide was ineffective. July 8, 2026
US war chief Hegseth cancels trip to Israel after Iran strikesIsrael fears a Turkish acquisition of F-35 fighters could undermine its military superiority. July 8, 2026
Smotrich vows to keep fighting ‘terrible idea’ of Palestinian state ahead of electionThe government headed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led an unprecedented drive to expand Jerusalem's control of Judea and Samaria. July 7, 2026
Israel prepares post-Hezbollah Lebanon peace pactAmbassador Leiter said Israeli and Lebanese teams are expected to meet in Rome on July 14–15 to begin discussions through working groups on key issues, including border disputes. July 7, 2026
Israel’s diaspora minister calls Erdogan a ‘grotesque hybrid of Hitler and Sinwar’Erdogan, who has consistently voiced support for Hamas, has been one of Israel’s most outspoken international critics. July 7, 2026
Israeli High Court warns officials could face liability for defying court rulingsThe dispute centers on Israel’s 1990 law governing the Second Authority for Television and Radio, the public body responsible for regulating Israel’s commercial broadcasting sector. July 7, 2026
Message to Turkey: Israeli, Greek air forces hold joint exerciseAnkara has grown increasingly concerned by closer Israeli-Greek military ties, particularly cooperation between their air forces. July 7, 2026
Israel, US see eye to eye ‘on just about everything,’ Netanyahu says ahead of White House visitThe premier also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of calling for Israel’s destruction and cited Ankara’s hostility toward Cyprus and Greece. July 6, 2026
Israel opens new bidding round for offshore natural gas exploration rightsThe previous, fourth competitive process brought signature grants worth roughly NIS 56.7 million ($18.9 million) into state coffers. July 6, 2026
Israel launches initiative to strengthen eastern border against emerging threats'Looking ahead, an incursion from the east is an emerging threat that we must prepare for,' Baram said. July 6, 2026
Ex-captive: ‘Many Israeli hostages pretended to convert to Islam’The former hostage recalled reciting Psalm 23 daily to endure nearly two years in captivity. July 6, 2026
Hamas government ‘resigns’ in purely cosmetic moveAn Israeli official dismissed the move as purely cosmetic. July 6, 2026
Anti-Israel NGO targets MKs over ‘incitement to genocide’The Hind Rajab Foundation urged Dutch police to investigate and potentially detain the Israeli lawmakers. July 6, 2026
Israel approves $9 million plan for hotel development in Judea and SamariaThe ministry said a lack of land zoned for hotel development has been one of the main obstacles to tourism development in Judea and Samaria. July 6, 2026
Defense Minister Katz threatens to eliminate present and future Iranian leaders who threaten Israel'Any Iranian leader who again advances plans for Israel's destruction will also be eliminated,' Katz warned. July 6, 2026
Israeli judoka sells Olympic uniform to fund mental health care for rescue volunteersZAKA CEO Dubi Weissenstern said the donation reflected a stirring recognition for the organization’s volunteers. July 6, 2026
First time in 2,000 years: Israel carrying out conservation work at Tomb of the PatriarchsThe new roof, combining a metal frame with glass panels, will protect visitors while allowing natural light into the structure. July 5, 2026
Israel approves $20M rehabilitation plan for October 7 survivorsThe plan establishes a centralized support system through the Ministry of Social Affairs to help survivors access government services and coordinate care. July 5, 2026
Israel faces constitutional crisis as gov’t rejects Supreme Court rulingNetanyahu government unanimously votes to refuse to recognize Supreme Court ruling on the state media regulator, setting up a constitutional crisis between the judiciary and executive branches. July 5, 2026
IDF preparing major cuts with future of US aid in doubtIsrael's military is preparing to scale back some security missions after receiving less funding than anticipated and amid talk of US aid cuts in the future. July 5, 2026
Alon Ohel plays ‘Superman’ on USS Nimitz in NYCSenior U.S. government and military officials attended, including the chief of naval operations and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. July 5, 2026
Netanyahu best suited as next prime minister, likely to form new gov, new poll suggestsThe poll projects Netanyahu’s coalition would hold a 63-57 majority over the opposition in the 120-seat Knesset. July 3, 2026
Israel advances plan for 13 new communities in Binyamin regionOfficials said the initiative focuses on two strategic corridors: the 'Mountain Route' in western Binyamin, linking Jerusalem to central Israel, and eastern areas overlooking the Jordan Valley. July 2, 2026
Israel marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre with memorials, protestsThe October Council also organized a convoy through communities devastated during the October 7 attack, beginning at the Nova music festival site near Kibbutz Re’im. July 2, 2026
Knesset backs bill to restrict mosque loudspeakersBill limiting the use of loudspeakers for calls to prayer passes first vote in the Knesset. July 2, 2026
Knife-wielding terrorist neutralized after attacking Israeli security officerA short time prior to the confrontation, a critical phone call was received at the police emergency hotline from a local citizen who spotted the suspicious individual near a school. July 1, 2026
Knesset approves Basic Law on Torah study in first readingLegal experts have said that Torah study as a Basic Law could result in an exemption from military service. July 1, 2026
Israel arrests American suspected of working as Iranian spy20-year-old American man arrested in Jerusalem area amid suspicions he spied on behalf of Iran. July 1, 2026
‘It’s fun to be free for a bit’: Israeli students begin summer vacationMore than 2.5 million students began the 2025-2026 school year in Israel, including 180,600 first-graders and 149,000 twelfth-graders. July 1, 2026
Israel’s welfare system may run out of reserves by 2035 as war costs, aging population mountDemographic aging is increasing pressure on pensions, disability payments, and nursing care benefits. June 30, 2026
Netanyahu says rejected hostage deal requiring IDF withdrawal would have been a disasterNetanyahu said he instead supported a strategy combining military operations with diplomatic efforts involving the United States. June 29, 2026
Herzog calls on EU to back Israel-Lebanon memorandum during state visit to RomaniaThe Israeli president also addressed rising antisemitism, calling it 'a danger to all of humanity,' and praised Romania’s commitment to Holocaust education. June 29, 2026
IDF marks day 1,000 of the War of RedemptionThe memorial ceremony was followed by a panel discussion with field commanders discussing the 1,000 days of fighting. June 29, 2026
