Israel and Azerbaijan discuss expanding economic ties The session covered bilateral relations, cooperation in energy, trade, investment, agriculture, transport, digitalization and other fields of mutual concern. November 24, 2025
Hostage command center shuts down, 3 captives remain in Gaza The Hostages and Missing Families Forum says it will largely end its work as nearly all captives have been returned. November 24, 2025
Netanyahu: Israel needs to be independent of US weapons producers Israel's prime minister reveals efforts by his government to end the IDF's reliance on the US for munitions, following limits on arms sales imposed by the Biden administration. November 24, 2025
Survey: 27 percent of Israelis weighing emigration abroad High-income, educated Israelis are the most likely to consider emigration from the Jewish state. November 24, 2025
IDF leadership faces major reassignments after Zamir issues post–Oct. 7 disciplinary decisions The most consequential ruling keeps Maj. Gen. Amit Binder in his post as intelligence chief, even as he carries a formal reprimand for his performance on October 7. November 23, 2025
Alona Ben Natan climbs to No. 1 female spot after strong finish in Dubai Baja Other races on the Baja World Cup circuit include Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. November 23, 2025
Israel takes step toward sovereignty at Cave of the Patriarchs Electricity, water and safety systems are now controlled by Kiryat Arba's municipality rather than the Moslem Waqf. November 23, 2025
Singapore to sanction four Judea and Samaria residents All four men have been previously sanctioned by the European Union. November 23, 2025
Netanyahu nixes Palestinian State even at expense of Saudi normalization The answer is: 'A Palestinian state will not be established. It is an existential threat to Israel.' November 21, 2025
Israel builds secretive force to stop any October 7-style attack on its Air Force bases According to the IDF description, the new unit is structured as a rapid-response force with helicopter mobility and significantly upgraded perimeter systems. November 21, 2025
‘Deep concern’ about UN adviser denying rape on Oct. 7, Israeli envoy tells Guterres The Israeli envoy added that a public statement by a U.N. special rapporteur that undermines a report by the secretary-general 'harms the credibility of the United Nations.' November 21, 2025
Israel boosts air defenses with $8.7 billion U.S.-backed Iron Dome expansion Romania became the first European buyer of an Israeli Iron Dome with a €2 billion ($2.3 billion) deal signed in May. November 20, 2025
Peru to buy $23.8 million worth armored vehicles from Israeli firm The vehicle’s armor is at Level 1, meaning it can withstand hits from 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm bullets, as well as improvised explosive devices. November 20, 2025
Knesset backs bill to cut off water, electricity to UNRWA The legislation would also make it easier for Israel to seize UNRWA-owned buildings in Jerusalem over the UN agency’s ties to terror. November 20, 2025
Victims of sexual violence struggle for justice as most cases go uncharged, Israeli report finds The nine rape crisis centers serving Jewish and Arab communities received 55,044 total contacts in 2023, including 17,484 new cases. November 20, 2025
Beersheba fires spark arson probe after night of rescues Many of the locations were older buildings with enclosed stairwells, allowing smoke to spread quickly and complicating evacuations. November 20, 2025
‘Shoulder to Shoulder’: Israeli medical delegation assists in aftermath of devastating hurricane in Jamaica There have been 45 confirmed deaths, 15 people are still missing as of last week, and more than 1.6 million have been affected. November 20, 2025
Hamas, Iran, Hezbollah rebuilding ‘Axis of Resistance’: Report Israel prepares for simultaneous threats from Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria as regional enemies rebuild. November 20, 2025
Why did Ryanair erase Tel Aviv from its route maps? Ryanair quietly removed Tel Aviv as a destination from its listed routes, raising questions about whether the low-cost carrier will ever return to Ben Gurion Airport. November 20, 2025
Five soldiers among suspects in Syrian arms smuggling network, Israel says The smuggled weapons included explosives, RPG missiles, assault rifles, and large quantities of ammunition. November 19, 2025
Netanyahu honors fallen IDF officer, vows to disarm Hamas and demilitarize Gaza Addressing the Leiter family, Netanyahu recalled visiting them during shiva and described Moshe as a model Israeli and Jew. November 19, 2025
Victim in Gush Etzion terror attack identified as Aharon Cohen of Kiryat Arba The attack unfolded when two assailants from the nearby town of Beit Ummar accelerated toward pedestrians at the busy junction and then exited their vehicle to carry out stabbings. November 18, 2025
‘Failing grade’: Israeli higher education system falling short for reservists A striking 41% of surveyed students indicated they were dissatisfied with the assistance their institutions offered due to absences from reserve duty. November 18, 2025
Eritrean migrant who saved IDF officer on Oct. 7 settles down in Israel for good The Eritrean migrant, now a resident, works at the same neighborhood bakery and, with state assistance, has moved into a nearby flat while awaiting imminent approval of his citizenship paperwork. November 18, 2025
Up to 25,000 IDF soldiers could have undiagnosed brain injuries Some 80% of such injuries do not show up on CT head scans, Knesset panel hears. November 18, 2025
Body of Tanzanian student murdered by Hamas finally repatriated Hamas returned Joshua Loitu Mollel’s body in early November after holding it for more than two years. November 18, 2025
IDF: Saudi F-35 deal will endanger Israel’s military edge Israeli military officials say their exclusive access to F-35 jets is essential to maintaining a military edge in the region. November 18, 2025
‘Keeping Shabbat strengthened us in captivity,’ say former hostages Shabbat observance became a powerful source of comfort for two Israeli hostages held by Hamas. November 18, 2025
Adams urges Netanyahu to attend NYC inauguration to back Jewish community Adams arrived in Israel for a farewell visit after leaving an office he had held since January 2022. November 18, 2025
Israelis reject Palestinian statehood in exchange for Saudi peace deal – poll Israeli opposition to Palestinian statehood hits highest level since Oct. 7. November 18, 2025
Historic Mount of Olives to welcome pilgrims with new security measures The new visitor education center will incorporate a police substation, more than 230 security cameras, and around-the-clock monitoring. November 17, 2025
Ben-Gvir calls for targeted assassinations of top PA officials, arrest of 90-year-old Mahmoud Abbas Addressing Netanyahu directly, Ben-Gvir urged him to declare that Abbas has 'no immunity.' November 17, 2025
Freed hostage recounts tunnel escape attempt, brutal beating Avinatan Or dug his way out of a tunnel, wrote 'hostage' on a sandbag in the hope that IDF forces would find him. November 17, 2025
IDF chief: ‘We’re ready to retake control of Gaza again’ The IDF says it is ready for a rapid transition back to large-scale operations. November 17, 2025
Hostage’s family: ‘We’re scared Ran will be the next Hadar Goldin’ Talik Gvili expressed deep gratitude to the Israeli public for standing with her family as she fights for the return of her son's body. November 17, 2025
Former hostage says government has abandoned him Rom Braslavski posted that he is 'suffering indescribably' but is not getting the help he needs. November 17, 2025
‘Charlie is gone, but the truth he fought for is not’: Jerusalem remembers Charlie Kirk Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in September. November 17, 2025
NYC Mayor Eric Adams prays at Western Wall, meets former hostages Adams met with several released hostages, including Yarden Bibas, along with Bar Kuperstein and Sagi Dekel Chen, both freed after being kidnapped on October 7. November 17, 2025
Israel shares war lessons with 18 armies in global seminar the military delegations will hear lectures, conduct tours in the Gaza Envelope, and meet with soldiers and civilians who took part in the defensive battles on Oct. 7, 2023. November 17, 2025
Government approves independent probe into Oct. 7 failures Opposition: Such a commission will only 'escape the truth and evade responsibility.’ November 17, 2025
Israel tests banking system with nationwide cybersecurity drill The exercise aimed to strengthen recovery processes and ensure continuity of banking services in the event of an incident. November 16, 2025
IDF fires warning shots near UNIFIL patrol in Lebanon The UNIFIL troops on patrol were misidentified due to poor weather conditions. November 16, 2025
Israeli lawmakers rip Trump plan, demand Netanyahu reject US ‘pathway’ to Palestinian state Settlement leaders and Israeli lawmakers criticize US draft resolution at UN Security Council calling for a 'pathway' to Palestinian statehood, demand Netanyahu explicitly reject the measure. November 16, 2025
Israel fears losing air force edge after Saudi F-35 sale: analyst Defense analysts say Saudi acquisition of F-35s would fundamentally shift Middle East power dynamics. November 16, 2025
Greece in talks with Israel over $3.5 billion arms deal Greece also plans to buy stealth fighter jets, frigates, and submarines from the U.S. and Europe, the report added. November 16, 2025
Israeli man indicted for spying for Iran for more than a year Shimon Azarzar reportedly extracted classified information on IDF bases from his reservist girlfriend. November 16, 2025
US draft of UN Gaza resolution paves way to Palestinian state The resolution, if passed, would give the US and partner countries a broad mandate to govern and secure the Strip through the end of 2027, if not longer. November 15, 2025
Israel mulling alternatives to US security aid As global weapons development evolves and U.S. criticism of current aid grows, Israel’s economy strengthens, prompting officials to reconsider the arrangement. November 15, 2025
Argentine volunteers help rebuild homes and hope in Israel The group of volunteers spent the day clearing debris, cleaning, and restoring an elderly Israeli's damaged home and garden. November 14, 2025
‘A whole new model’ is needed for retaining IDF career soldiers 'The only real solution is to fundamentally change the career personnel model, including paying pensions to those who retire in their early 40s,' says Brig. Gen. (ret.) Hanan Geffen. November 14, 2025
Israeli hostage returned from Gaza identified as Meni Godard 'The effort to return all hostages continues without interruption and will not cease until every last hostage is brought home.' November 13, 2025
Israel weighs new alternatives to US military funding Under the current agreement, nearly all of the roughly $3.8 billion transferred each year must be used to purchase American-made defense systems November 13, 2025
Man caught entering Israel with 186 exotic animals stuffed in his suitcase The suspect had arrived at Ben Gurion on a flight from Thailand. November 13, 2025
Tragedy at IDF training base: 18-year-old soldier dies after sudden collapse The IDF says it shares in the family’s grief and will continue to accompany them. November 13, 2025
Time selects Eli Sharabi captivity memoir for 100 must-read books of 2025 It is the first published memoir of a freed Hamas captive and has become a bestseller in Hebrew. November 13, 2025
Poll: Israelis prefer annexing Judea & Samaria over two-state solution Just over a quarter of Israeli Jews say Israel should pursue a negotiated settlement with the Palestinian Authority, a new poll shows. November 13, 2025
Israel’s important new allies, and an old enemy, Turkey The increasingly pro-Western orientation of Azerbaijan and Armenia could effectively shut out both Iranian and Russian access to commercial and investment activity in the region. November 13, 2025
Barnea to Step Down as Mossad Chief in June Despite major successes in the war, Barnea remains shadowed by the Oct. 7 intelligence failure. November 13, 2025
Hamas Nukhba prisoners making weapons in Israeli jails: Report Hamas’s elite prisoners are secretly turning cell hardware into weapons. November 13, 2025
Deputy Knesset Speaker praises Meir Kahane as ‘worthy of the Israel Prize’ Kahane, an Israeli-American rabbi, founded the Jewish Defense League in the United States and later the Kach party in Israel. November 12, 2025
