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
Shin Bet admits: 80% of freed murderers returned to terrorSince October 7th, 2023, roughly 4,000 terrorists have been freed in exchange deals and ceasefires. November 5, 2025
Body of Itay Chen, last American hostage, returned to IsraelUS officials mourn fallen soldier as Israel continues push to recover remains of others held in Gaza. November 5, 2025
‘Smoking gun’ of ancient wine production unearthed in northern IsraelExcavations in northern Israel unearth one of the oldest hewn winepresses ever discovered in Israel, along with 3,300-year-old ritual items. November 5, 2025
Israel receives body of fallen hostage from GazaThe government and military remain fully committed to returning every hostage home. November 4, 2025
Netanyahu may call snap elections amid military advocate general scandalSome in Netanyahu’s circle believe his campaign could serve as a focal point for a broader campaign on judicial reform. November 4, 2025
EU boosts Israeli defense purchases despite boycott threatsIsraeli arms exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, with a whopping 54% of those exports going to European countries. November 4, 2025
Justice minister calls for A-G’s removal over conflict of interest in leak probeEven some supporters say the attorney general should hand off the case to avoid the appearance of bias. November 4, 2025
‘Pressure Hamas!’ – Families of slain hostages demand answers'We are begging for a meeting'' with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says sister of fallen soldier held by Hamas since 2014. November 4, 2025
IDF top lawyer claims ‘temporary amnesia’ on missing phone, leakIsrael’s top military attorney is accused of leaking a damaging video, lying about it, and trying to cover her tracks by disposing of her personal cell phone in the Mediterranean Sea. November 4, 2025
WATCH: Freed hostage Rom Braslavski enjoys the beach for the first time since his releaseRom Braslavski, who endured two years of brutal captivity and was held alone, takes to the beach for the first time since he was freed. November 4, 2025
‘No more containment’ – Netanyahu announces major shift in IDF doctrinePrime minister says Israel needs a larger military as IDF shifts from mission of containment to initiative and 'around-the-clock activity.' November 3, 2025
Knesset advances ‘Death Penalty for Terrorists’ bill after Netanyahu drops oppositionBill mandating the death penalty for terrorists who murder Israelis passes preliminary Knesset vote after securing backing from prime minister. November 3, 2025
Police arrest top Histadrut, municipal officials in sweeping corruption probeRaids target 12 government authorities and six municipalities as part of two-year undercover investigation. November 3, 2025
Israel to invest NIS 1 billion to rebuild Soroka Medical Center after Iranian missile strikePhilanthropist Sylvan Adams pledged $100 million to cover a full third of the funding. November 3, 2025
IDF top attorney arrested after suicide scare, video leakIsrael’s top military attorney Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was taken into custody, days after she admitted to her role in the leak of a highly sensitive video to the media. November 3, 2025
Hamas returns bodies of 3 IDF soldiers slain on Oct. 7The IDF confirmed that the remains belong to Israeli-American Capt. Omer Neutra, Sergeant Oz Daniel, and Lt. Col. Asaf Hamami. November 3, 2025
Israeli official: US tying IDF’s hands on Hamas violationsThe Trump administration’s pressure for restraint has limited Israel’s military response, a senior Israeli source said. November 3, 2025
How Israel’s SPYDER took the lead in the air defense marketThe system’s modular design allows it to be tailored to the specific needs of client nations, contributing to its widespread appeal. November 3, 2025
Eden Golan, Bar Kuperstein honored as symbols of courage at United Hatzalah eventKuperstein, who served as both a United Hatzalah volunteer and was working as security guard at the festival, was abducted by Hamas on October 7 while aiding the wounded. November 3, 2025
Israel shines at Pickleball World Cup in Fort LauderdaleThe Israeli team upset the defending champions, Puerto Rico, in a thrilling seven-game showdown that came down to a tiebreaker. November 3, 2025
Israel heightens diplomatic outreach to African ChristiansThe delegation had representatives from Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique and Uganda and included bishops, pastors and prominent church leaders. November 3, 2025
OECD praises Israel’s agriculture for wartime growthThe OECD highlighted Israel’s investment in research and development, which accounts for over 20% of the ministry’s annual budget and positions the country as a leader in agricultural technology. November 2, 2025
Netanyahu: Disgraced military advocate general caused state’s worst PR crisisPolice have said they will summon Tomer-Yerushalmi, along with other staff from her office, for questioning under caution—formal police interviews—in the coming days. By JNS Israeli Prime Minister Benjam... November 2, 2025
Hamas clinging to power in Gaza, endangering ceasefire: reportInternational mediators fear that Hamas’ defiance could collapse the Trump-brokered truce. November 2, 2025
Dead Sea hotel employee indicted for spying for IranYosef Ein Eli had allegedly been in contact with Tehran’s intelligence for about a year before being caught. November 2, 2025
80,000 gather in Tel Aviv to honor Rabin 30 years after assassinationThe speakers, all from the left side of the political spectrum, took turns vilifying the current government. November 2, 2025
On Israel trip, US Joint Chiefs chair meets with defense minister, IDF chief'The United States remains unwavering in its commitment to enduring peace and stability in the region,' the Joint Staff spokesman said. November 2, 2025
Israel returns 30 bodies after receiving two hostage remainsNasser Hospital, which, like all medical sites in Gaza, served as a Hamas military hub, said it received the bodies through the International Committee of the Red Cross. November 2, 2025
Former hostage leads prayers at mass tefillin event in Tel AvivWith his hand covering his eyes, Bar led the crowd in a thunderous 'Shema Yisrael.' November 1, 2025
Hamas sends three bodies to Israel, none were Israeli captives'We ruled out the possibility that the remains returned last night are linked to any Israeli hostage.' November 1, 2025
Bodies of slain hostages Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch returned to IsraelPrime Minister's Office: 'Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the Cooper and Baruch families and of all the families of the fallen hostages.' October 30, 2025
Israel to approve nearly 2,000 new homes in Judea and SamariaThe planned expansion includes 133 homes in Tapuah West, 720 in Avnei Hefetz, 568 in Einav, 178 in Ganei Modi’in, 246 in Rosh Tzurim, and 128 in Etz Efraim. October 30, 2025
Yair Netanyahu’s appointment sparks uproar, stalls World Zionist Congress dealOpposition parties, including Yesh Atid, immediately withdrew from the tentative power-sharing deal and blocked votes on other nominations. October 30, 2025
Teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during protest'He was lying at the foot of a high-rise construction site, without a pulse and not breathing,' said MDA. October 30, 2025
IDF top lawyer on leave amid probe into leak of footage showing alleged abuse of Gaza terroristIDF Military Police arrested nine reservists guarding the Sde Teiman detention center in the Negev as part of a probe into an incident of alleged sexual abuse of an imprisoned Hamas terrorist captured in Gaza. October 30, 2025
Mass ultra-Orthodox rally brings Jerusalem to a standstill amid draft showdownDespite issuing 54,000 draft orders since last summer, only a few hundred have reported for duty. October 30, 2025
Israel launches AI-powered medical assistant for children’s hospital doctorsDuring development, over 500 clinical questions were compiled by pediatricians, with more than 100 reference answers assigned to guarantee quality. October 30, 2025
Rescue teams save about 100 stranded Israelis from Nepal blizzardOne hiker in serious condition was flown to safety by helicopter. October 29, 2025
Israel: Hamas leaders ‘in tunnels or suits’ face IDF retaliationThe defense minister vowed there will be 'no immunity' for Hamas leaders, at home or abroad. October 29, 2025
Trump approves Israeli retaliation but says ceasefire will holdDespite repeated ceasefire violations by Hamas, President Trump insisted 'nothing will jeopardize' the truce. October 29, 2025
IDF reservist Yonah Efraim Feldbaum killed in the Gaza StripMaster Sgt. Feldbaum’s death marks the third IDF fatality since the ceasefire began earlier this month. October 29, 2025
Former hostage reunites with daughter after 2 years in Hamas captivityMaxim Herkin said seeing his daughter again was a 'dream come true.' October 28, 2025
Ministers urge return to war after Hamas hostage body hoaxFinance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused Hamas of 'cruelly playing with the feelings' of hostage families. October 28, 2025
Ceasefire violation: Hamas caught faking hostage returnForensic testing revealed that Hamas returned remains from a hostage already repatriated to Israel. October 28, 2025
