Rethinking navigation app’s walking options could boost commuter health, Israeli scientists say A brisk 20-minute daily walk has been associated with reducing the risk of early death by up to 25%, making integrated movement a practical option for people with demanding schedules. December 7, 2025
Netanyahu: I won’t quit politics for presidential pardon Israeli prime minister tells reporters he will not accept a conditional presidential pardon requiring him to drop out of politics in exchange for an end to his ongoing corruption trial. December 7, 2025
German Chancellor Merz arrives for first visit to Israel While affirming support, Merz also called for a Palestinian state, which a majority in Israel reject. December 7, 2025
Avdija becomes Israel’s all-time NBA scoring leader Avdija is averaging 25.8 points per game this season for the 9-14 Trail Blazers, ranking 14th in the NBA. December 7, 2025
Fearing ban, Israeli Arab party cuts ties to Islamist groups After denying the party is associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, United Arab List Chairman Mansour Abbas announces plans to separate from the Islamic Movement in Israel. December 7, 2025
Civil administration seizes looted Crusader and Byzantine artifacts in Judea and Samaria New construction sat in the center of the ancient complex and disturbed layers of material that have long helped researchers document the region’s past. December 5, 2025
Fearing Palestinian workers, Beit El parents keep kids home The community spokesperson explained that the current reality is a last-option manpower solution available to provide proper educational conditions, with constant security and supervision for the protection of the local children. December 5, 2025
The future of war: Israel takes global lead on military innovation with new AI division, Iron Beam laser system According to the military, about 50 percent of the new divisions are composed of women soldiers, with female officers comprising 40 percent of the senior command, including two of the five top leadership positions. December 5, 2025
Ultra-orthodox student returns 150,000 shekels he discovered after buying apartment A woman sold the property to the student, unaware that her brother had hidden money inside the home. December 4, 2025
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace The site played a central role in the violent struggles within the Hasmonean dynasty and later in Herod’s rise, serving at various times as a place of imprisonment, hospitality, and even royal burial. December 4, 2025
Netanyahu replaces Mossad director David Barnea Prime Minister Netanyahu taps his military secretary, Maj.-Gen. Roman Gofman, to lead Israel's national intelligence agency, the Mossad. December 4, 2025
Israeli man paid thousands of dollars to spy for Iran – police Alleged Iranian spy arrested in Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon, after he was allegedly paid thousands of dollars by Tehran to carry out various missions on Iran's behalf. December 4, 2025
Knesset advances motion backing Trump’s Gaza plan as coalition boycotts vote The plan includes a possible route toward Palestinian statehood—an outcome the government has repeatedly rejected. December 3, 2025
Thailand buys Israel’s Barak MX air defense system in $107 million deal The Barak MX can intercept aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats. December 3, 2025
‘Why isn’t the IDF drafting Arabs?’ – Israel’s supreme court demands answers Israeli Supreme Court orders the government to explain why it has not extended the universal draft to the country's Arab population. December 3, 2025
Junction near Evyatar inaugurated 18 months after outpost’s approval Evyatar received full recognition from the Israeli government last year in a quid pro quo that saw Smotrich prevent the financial collapse of the Palestinian Authority. December 3, 2025
Materials sent from Gaza not tied to any fallen hostage Forensic analysis determined that the materials were not connected to any of the fallen hostages held by Hamas. December 2, 2025
Einstein like you’ve never seen him: Rare personal letter surfaces in Tel Aviv The letter was addressed to Nahum Hinitz, an author in Israel who was then editing a book about the Jewish community in Brisk. December 2, 2025
Israel will strike Iran in 2026 but no US green light for now: report The Trump administration reportedly won’t approve action against Iran in the near term. December 2, 2025
Ex-IAF head: Israel must prepare for ‘challenging’ wars ahead Retired Air Force head Amir Eshel said that future wars will be 'orders of magnitude' more challenging, urging that Israel prepare accordingly with rapid technological adaptation. December 2, 2025
US official: Netanyahu ‘self-destructing’ by approving Syria raids Trump urged Israel to maintain 'strong and true dialogue' with the new Syrian government, headed by a former Islamic terrorist. December 2, 2025
Israel sees momentum in Latin America after Argentina’s Milei officially launches Isaac Accords The first phase of the Isaac Accords will focus on Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica, where potential projects in technology, security, and economic development are already taking shape. December 2, 2025
Ex-hostage reveals chilling sexual harassment, torture by Hamas captor Alon Ohel recounted being touched against his will by a Hamas guard in the shower. December 2, 2025
Netanyahu praises Milei’s moral clarity on Israel ties Milei, a proud philosemite, has dramatically shifted Argentina’s foreign policy toward an alliance with the United States and Israel. December 1, 2025
Former hostages Alon Ohel and Eli Sharabi reunite in Israel The reunion of Ohel and Sharabi, now safe, free, and standing on Israeli soil, is being hailed as a powerful symbol of resilience. December 1, 2025
Iron Beam laser defense system set for IDF launch The Defense Ministry and Israel’s Rafael defense technology firm announced in September the completion of a series of successful trials of the Iron Beam system at a facility in southern Israel. December 1, 2025
‘We want him back – as soon as possible,’ says mother of Thai hostage Agricultural worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was murdered in the Hamas attack and his body taken into Gaza. December 1, 2025
Thousands of Israelis turn out for Portuguese citizenship event The one-day event aimed to help Israelis entitled to Portuguese citizenship, who were unable to book appointments in advance. December 1, 2025
Florida teen freed from Israeli jail after rock-throwing as Israel faces US pressure Israeli officials, while largely silent on the specifics of Ibrahim’s treatment, have consistently argued that harsh measures are needed to confront what they describe as a persistent campaign of violent attacks in Judea and Samaria. December 1, 2025
Soldier survives Syria firefight with bullet lodged in his heart Another soldier was saved when his helmet stopped a round inches from his skull. December 1, 2025
Play Pokémon Go, find…a weapons cache? A boy found M16 rifles and ammunition hidden near the Dimona nuclear reactor while searching for virtual game characters. December 1, 2025
Trump threatening sanctions over Netanyahu pardon: Minister A Likud minister says Trump may sanction judicial officials if Netanyahu is denied a pardon. December 1, 2025
Netanyahu prepared to run again, will not consider pardon that requires retirement Netanyahu has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and has argued that the charges are politically motivated. November 30, 2025
Slain hostage Dror Or’s funeral held in Kibbutz Be’eri As the funeral procession left Kibbutz Re’im, dozens of people lined the roads leading to the cemetery at Kibbutz Be’eri. November 30, 2025
Netanyahu requests presidential pardon from Herzog Israel's prime minister sends formal request for a presidential pardon, after President Herzog rejected a request from President Donald Trump. November 30, 2025
Israeli Air Force pivotal commander, tech pioneer dies at 104 Tolkowsky is survived by three children, nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. November 30, 2025
‘Hamas messing with us, don’t play their game’ – Captive’s father Slain hostage Ran Gvili’s father said there should be “no day after” in Gaza until Hamas fulfills its obligations. November 30, 2025
Netanyahu thanks Johnson for speaking up for Israel Johnson emphasized Israel’s role as the only stable democracy in the Middle East and said the alliance serves American interests regardless of religious motivations. November 28, 2025
Israel reviews links to CAIR after Trump’s Muslim Brotherhood move Chikli cited what he described as evidence of ties between CAIR and Hamas, including participation in conferences funded by groups convicted of supporting the terrorist organization. November 27, 2025
Smotrich calls for IDF chief to be reprimanded over criticism of defense minister Smotrich told KAN, 'In the US, the chief of staff would have received a phone call from Trump [who would] fire him then and there.' November 27, 2025
‘Hamas lost my son’s body, is playing games,’ says hostage’s father Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s remains have been held in Gaza for more than two years. November 27, 2025
New trade initiatives aim to strengthen Israeli-Argentine ties Saar announced that Israel will open new economic attaché offices in Buenos Aires in 2026 to support expanding trade activity. November 26, 2025
Israeli DM rejects calls to reimpose administrative arrests for settlers Left-wing lawmakers denounce Israeli vandals as "Jewish terrorists," demand government bring back controversial policy of extrajudicial arrests for settlers following high-profile clashes between Israelis and Jews in Judea and Samaria. November 26, 2025
Arab Israeli party denies attacks on IDF soldiers are ‘terrorism’ Spokesman for the chairman of Israel's second-largest Arab party rejects characterizing violent attacks on IDF soldiers as terrorism, accuses Israel of being a 'Jewish supremacist regime.' November 26, 2025
Online shoppers in Israel get a big tax cut Israel's finance minister announces that the threshold for value added tax on items ordered from online retailers like Amazon will be raised significantly, in a bid to combat the high cost of living. November 26, 2025
Tourism fight heats up as Smotrich pushes to end VAT exemption While the Finance Ministry expects billions in revenue, experts say the estimate is inflated. November 26, 2025
Israeli border towns face second Gaza ‘invasion’ Packs of stray dogs from Gaza are crossing the border, terrorizing residents of Israeli border towns. November 26, 2025
‘Jurisdiction zone’ set for Jewish towns in Samaria and Jordan Valley Regulating a community’s jurisdiction area is one of the most important steps in turning communities into fully recognized independent localities. November 26, 2025
Senior IDF officials pushing for new plan to demilitarize Hamas The U.S. may relax its demand for Hamas disarmament to preserve the ceasefire. November 26, 2025
Gazans demanded ransom for two of the youngest hostages, father reveals Yoni Asher’s wife and his 4½- and 2½-year-old daughters were ultimately freed in the first hostage deal. November 26, 2025
Trump, MBS privately clashed over Israel normalization push The president grew 'irritated' when Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman refused to commit to normalizing ties with Israel, a source said. November 26, 2025
IDF: Security squad, local mom, saved moshav from massacre Even after the IDF withdrew, residents found terrorists still surrendering inside the moshav. November 26, 2025
White House: Trump supports Israel’s right to ‘take out terrorist threats’ Netanyahu warned that Jerusalem expects the Lebanese government to uphold its commitment to disarm Hezbollah under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. November 25, 2025
Israel receives body said to be hostage held in Gaza The previous handover took place on Nov. 13, when Hamas transferred the body of Meny Godard. November 25, 2025
Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2024, worth $7.2 billion According to the report’s analysis approximately 485,000 Israeli households currently live in conditions of food insecurity, representing 16.2 percent of all households. November 25, 2025
Emirates airline will restart Tel Aviv-Dubai route in 2026 Emirates was the only UAE carrier flying wide-body Boeing 777s on the route, offering First and Business cabins, lie-flat seats, and serious cargo capacity November 25, 2025
Robotican’s Rooster – the world’s first combined air/ground surveillance drone The Rooster’s hybrid design ensures longer endurance indoors, greater adaptability, and safer deployment in hazardous zones. November 24, 2025
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 4.25% for first time in nearly two years Estimates from the Mortgage Advisors Association suggest annual savings for mortgage holders will range from NIS 720-2,300 ($220-$700). November 24, 2025
Cyber threats spike 150% since Oct. 2023, Israeli healthcare most vulnerable Iran remains the most aggressive adversary, directing roughly 64% of its cyber activity at Israel in attempts to gather intelligence, disrupt services, and spread propaganda. November 24, 2025
Last of the ‘Bnei Menashe’ to be brought to Israel within five years There are about 6,000 members of the so-called lost tribe still left in India. November 24, 2025
