Gazans blame Hamas for Oct. 7th, humanitarian crisis in the StripNearly two years after Oct. 7, Gazans say Hamas — not Israel — is to blame for their suffering. August 18, 2025
Israeli archaeologists discover world’s oldest known senior homeWhile most archaeological remains from the period focus on churches, monasteries, or infrastructure, this mosaic reveals that the community also invested in institutions with daily social functions. August 18, 2025
IDF draft dodgers get five days to enlist without penaltyThe offer is open to more than 14,000 people who did not answer their draft notices or are officially considered deserters. August 18, 2025
Netanyahu touts success in thwarting Palestinian stateSpeaking to residents, Netanyahu recalled a visit 25 years earlier when he vowed to secure Israel’s presence in the territory. August 17, 2025
Symbolic wedding for captive Matan Zangauker held at Hostages’ SquareIlana Gritzewsky held a symbolic wedding ceremony for her partner, Matan Zangauker, who has spent 681 days in Hamas captivity. August 17, 2025
Israeli cabinet considers closing French consulate over Palestine recognitionFrance’s move makes it the largest Western power and first G7 nation to commit to Palestinian recognition, but Macron won’t be alone come September. August 17, 2025
Netanyahu: Protesters demanding end to Gaza war guarantee another Oct. 7Netanyahu says premature end to war without destruction of Hamas would ensure future Oct. 7-style massacres. August 17, 2025
Rabbi Berel Wein, renowned historian and teacher of Jewish history, dies at 91His passing marks the end of a remarkable era of Jewish scholarship and public education. August 17, 2025
Jerusalem mayor urged to rename Gaza Street to Hostages StreetThe street was built on part of the historical road that connected the Old City’s Jaffa Gate south to the Mediterranean coast, including Gaza City. August 17, 2025
‘Just the beginning’ – Thousands rally for hostage deal, ending warNot all bereaved families support the protest, warning that an economic shutdown aids Hamas. August 17, 2025
2 border police officers killed in highway motorcycle crashSergeant First Class Gal Yosef, 23, and Sergeant First Class Tomer Eliyahu Kalifi, 24, were tragically killed Saturday morning when a vehicle struck them on Route 90. August 16, 2025
Yesha Council urges Netanyahu to apply full sovereignty in Judea and SamariaSuch a declaration, they argued, is necessary to strengthen deterrence and assure the security of local communities. August 15, 2025
Israel’s Sapiens to be bought by US firm Advent for $2.5 billionSapiens, founded in 1982, develops AI-powered applications and software solutions to help insurance companies cut costs. August 15, 2025
Three Israeli universities ranked in global top 100The Shanghai Ranking, published annually since 2003, evaluates the research performance of more than 2,500 universities worldwide based on several criteria. August 15, 2025
Trump weighs Israel stop ahead of UK visitTrump’s potential Israel visit would represent a significant shift from Trump’s earlier Middle East tour in May, when he bypassed Israel entirely during visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. August 14, 2025
Why hasn’t Israel charged a single Oct. 7th terrorist?Thousands of Gazan terrorists, believed to have taken part in the October 7 massacres, are languishing in Israeli prisons — still without being indicted. August 14, 2025
Israel welcomes UN blacklisting of Hamas for sexual crimes in conflictFreed hostages have told stories of sexual assault, including captors touching their private parts, threatening them with rape and forced marriage, and asking detailed questions about their menstrual cycle. August 14, 2025
Israel gives ‘collaborators’ tortured by Ramallah $29m in PA fundsJerusalem collects 600 million to 700 million shekels ($162 million to $189 million) in tax and tariff revenue on behalf of Ramallah every month under the terms of the Oslo Accords, signed in the 1990s. August 14, 2025
Ben-Gurion Airport sees highest passenger traffic since Oct. 7, 2023Some 43,700 travelers were departing Israel on Thursday, while over 42,000 others were arriving. August 14, 2025
Smotrich: 3,400 new homes will ‘bury’ Palestinian state planInternational critics say the E-1 area is crucial for a future Palestinian state, with its capital in east Jerusalem. August 14, 2025
Why we fall for fake photos: Seeing them multiple times shapes belief, Israeli scientists sayUntil now, this effect—where repeated exposure increases perceived truth—had only been confirmed for text. August 14, 2025
‘Don’t trade me’: Israel’s impossible dilemma amid Gaza warHostage deals have brought families back together and lifted national morale, but also risk encouraging more abductions while releasing hardened terrorists into an already unstable region. August 14, 2025
Freed Palestinian terrorist – ‘Our attacks failed to destroy Israel’Once the commander of the Al Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade, Zakaria Zubeidi now admits terror brought 'no solution' for Palestinians. August 13, 2025
Ex-Hamas hostage shares son’s trauma after abductionOr Levy says his son 'panics' during time apart, adds that toddler still asks about murdered mother. August 13, 2025
Record-breaking overnight heat grips Israel, more extreme temperatures aheadWednesday’s forecast calls for heavy heat across the country, steamy and humid along the coast, and possible afternoon thunderstorms in the south, with haze in some areas. August 13, 2025
‘Palestinian holocaust’ lie a ‘winning card’ – for Palestinian AuthorityBy playing the victim card in the current war, the Palestinians have started the 'collapse' of Israel. August 13, 2025
KKL-JNF announces $220 million budget to restore war-ravaged areasAssistance will also be extended to municipalities in the north and south that have hosted evacuees from affected areas. August 13, 2025
‘We need unity’ – Hostage’s father slams upcoming strike for dealAfter announcing a nationwide strike to pressure the government to end the war, some hostage families are expressing opposition to the planned protests. August 13, 2025
Israel inks $260 million deal to boost aerial munitions productionDefense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram said that the vital partnership between the government and local defense industries 'ensures domestic procurement capacity during challenging times.' August 12, 2025
Devastated October 7 communities to rise again under KKL-JNF’s largest-ever rebuilding effortEducational infrastructure represents a major component, with plans to construct and renovate facilities, communal buildings, youth movements, pre-military academies, yeshivot hesder, and student villages. August 12, 2025
Israel: Hamas’ Gaza starvation claims are propaganda ployCOGAT says Hamas is exaggerating famine deaths in Gaza to gain political leverage, as part of smear campaign against Israel. August 12, 2025
‘We need to establish a cognitive army’The 'cognitive army' is needed to battle a well-funded media machine that has turned Hamas into a powerful social media influencer, able to shape international opinion. August 12, 2025
After launch, Starlink unavailable for Judea, Samaria residentsStarlink began operating in most areas of the Jewish state on Thursday after receiving the ministry’s approval in early 2024. August 12, 2025
‘Too risky’ – Norway divests from Israel, citing Gaza war concernsA media report on Norwegian investment in an Israeli defense company sparked public backlash and government review. August 12, 2025
Survey: 50% of Israelis suffering insomnia after Iran warA survey by one of Israel's biggest healthcare providers links siren-filled nights to ongoing sleep problems among Israelis. August 11, 2025
‘Gaza Holocaust’ – Western Wall defaced by pro-Palestinian graffitiThe suspect’s family says he has a long history of mental health issues and hospitalizations. August 11, 2025
IDF draft arrests could spark ‘civil war,’ disaster, says haredi MKMK Meir Porush accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of fueling dangerous divisions in Israeli society over the military draft issue. August 11, 2025
IDF concludes surprise multi-theater readiness drillScenarios incorporated lessons learned from the October 7 attacks and involved nearly all branches of the military, including special forces. August 10, 2025
El Al to offer a record 20 weekly flights to the UK this winterThe Tel Aviv-London route is currently serviced only by Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia, with flights by Hungarian budget carrier Wizz Air on the line resuming later this month. August 10, 2025
Ben-Gvir urges Netanyahu to bring about PA collapseJerusalem has also rejected Ramallah’s involvement in managing Gaza after the war against Hamas ends. August 10, 2025
Hostage families urge ‘nationwide shutdown’ to end war, free captivesFamilies of hostages held in the Gaza Strip are calling for an August 17 nationwide shutdown to demand the return of all captives and an end to the war. August 10, 2025
Netanyahu’s Gaza strategy will not defeat Hamas, says gov’t ministerPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has 'succumbed to weakness' with plan to temporarily occupy Gaza City and avoid full conquest of Strip, charges Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. August 10, 2025
Germany suspends military exports to Israel for use in GazaLast year, Germany was the second-largest supplier of arms to Israel, following the United States, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. August 9, 2025
Israel seeking to ‘erase’ idea of Palestinian state, say ministerSmotrich said the move was the result of the government 'learning the lessons of Oct. 7'—presumably, that expelling Jews from settlements could create a vacuum for terrorists to flourish. August 8, 2025
AI may be quietly narrowing worldviews, Israeli scholar arguesOver time, as LLMs feed on their own outputs and continue to train on existing digital content, the narrowing effect compounds. August 8, 2025
British spy planes fly daily over Gaza in search of hostages despite diplomatic pressure on IsraelTheir sophisticated surveillance systems can track vehicle convoys, monitor building interiors, and intercept communications, including phone calls and WhatsApp messages. August 8, 2025
Israeli doctors transplant Cypriot heart and lungs in race against timeThe logistical feat required a series of coordinated actions that began with an email on Saturday afternoon from a transplant coordinator in Cyprus. August 7, 2025
Israel issues health, safety alerts ahead of upcoming heat waveTemperatures are expected reach as high as 48 degrees in the Jordan Valley, 40 degrees in Jerusalem August 7, 2025
Israel signs record $35B gas export deal with EgyptAccording to the latest resource reports, the Leviathan field still holds around 600 BCM, with production projected to continue through at least 2064. August 7, 2025
‘You feel part of something bigger’: Immigrants volunteer to support Israeli soldiersShishi Shabbat Yisraeli is a grassroots initiative that connects Russian‑speaking immigrants with Israeli life and volunteer opportunities. August 7, 2025
IDF bars Chinese cars from military bases over espionage fearsIDF personnel who own affected vehicles must now park in designated areas positioned away from sensitive facilities on base. August 6, 2025
The 10 most lethal IDF unitsIn addition, every army brigade has its own elite unit called a 'Sayaret' for performing the most dangerous missions of each brigade. August 5, 2025
‘The system failed him’: Israeli lawmakers hear gripping testimony on rising army suicidesWhile suicide rates among mandatory service members remain relatively stable, the number has surged among reservists — a population that has grown sharply since Hamas’ October 7 attack. August 5, 2025
Israel unveils new aid mechanism for Gaza to bypass Hamas, sideline UNAccording to the UN’s own numbers, a staggering 85% of the aid entering the Gaza Strip by truck since May 19 has been stolen. August 5, 2025
Jewish Israelis rethinking travel abroad amid rising global hostilityOver 75% of Jewish Israelis say recent antisemitic incidents abroad have reshaped their travel plans. August 5, 2025
Oct. 7 victims and families sue Meta for over $1 billionEnabling Hamas’ livestreaming of their atrocities on social media violated their privacy and facilitated terrorism, the plaintiffs charged. August 5, 2025
Yair Netanyahu slams Qatari emir as ‘modern-day Hitler’Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son claimed Qatar's influence is endangering Jews worldwide by fueling hatred through its funding efforts. August 5, 2025
‘Still unsafe’ – Oct. 7 survivors petition against return to Nahal OzResidents of a frontline Israeli kibbutz argue they’re still in danger as the government ends their evacuee status. August 5, 2025
Israel greenlights nearly $940M to rehabilitate Ashkelon and western Negev'This is an investment not only in money, but in spirit, faith, and vision,' Finance Minister Smotrich said. August 4, 2025
Legal uproar: Israeli Attorney General’s firing triggers High Court challengeThe government claims Baharav-Miara has been 'serially thwarting its policies and actions,' while she maintains the government has been 'acting unlawfully and advancing unconstitutional legislation.' August 4, 2025
