‘Hamas in control of Gaza, getting stronger,’ warns watchdog
'Hamas is completely in control; the blow the organization has suffered is not enough to bring it down,' says Israeli who warned IDF of October 7th attacks in advance.
March 24, 2025Israel News
Israeli anti-gov’t protesters tear down signs of fallen IDF soldiers
The Heroism Forum reports this isn't the first time protesters have tried to vandalize or destroy banners honoring fallen IDF soldiers.
March 23, 2025
Israel advances settlement sovereignty in biblical heartland of Judea and Samaria
The 13 newly recognized independent communities include Tal Menashe, Migron, Shvut Rachel, Haresha, Leshem, Nofei Nehemia, Gvaot, Kerem Reim, Neriya, Alon, Ovnat, Brosh Habika, and Ibei Hanahal.
March 23, 2025
Coalition MKs slam Lapid’s call for anti-gov’t strike, ‘tax revolt’
During the same rally on Saturday, Yair Golan, chairman of the opposition The Democrats party, went one step further by appearing to call for a coup.
March 23, 2025
Defying protesters, Israeli gov’t votes to begin dismissal of attorney general
Government ministers vote unanimously to back no-confidence motion against State Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, initiating process for her removal from office.
March 23, 2025
US State Department cites anti-Netanyahu protests in travel warning for Israel
US State Department issues travel warning for Israel amid resumption of Hamas rocket attacks, Houthi missile attacks - and anti-Netanyahu mass demonstrations.
March 23, 2025
Left-wing leaders threaten general strike to ‘overthrow’ Israel’s government
Knesset Opposition Leader and former PM Yair Lapid calls for tax revolt and general strike if Netanyahu government moves forward with firing of internal security chief, while chief of The Democrats party calls for government overthrow.
March 23, 2025
Houthis declare blockade of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport
'Ben Gurion Airport is no longer safe until the aggression on Gaza stops,' say Houthis in statement.
March 23, 2025
Civil war? Ex-PM, oppositon call for legal coup to oust Netanyahu
Far-left MK explicitly calls for the government to be overthrown, ex-prime minister urges legal maneuver to remove Netanyahu from power.
March 23, 2025
Israeli researchers, companies secure over 1.1 billion euros in EU grants
European Union Ambassador to Israel Dimiter Tzantchev attended the ceremony and presented awards to the recipients.
March 22, 2025
‘Saying the Shema prayer gave me strength’: Freed hostage Eli Sharabi visits Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave
Last year, Eli Sharabi's brother Sharon went to the Ohel to pray for his release.
March 21, 2025
Knesset bill seeks to limit release of terrorists for hostages
Tal’s proposed legislation aims to cap the number of terrorists exchanged per hostage to deter future abductions.
March 21, 2025
Despite war’s toll, Israel is ranked world’s 8th happiest country
She noted that the World Happiness Report focuses on the life satisfaction index, which is shaped by factors like economic stability and the quality of health services, rather than daily emotions or current events.
March 20, 2025
Growing number of IDF reservists refusing to report for duty
IDF reportedly experiencing a 30% drop in the percentage of IDF reservists reporting for duty after call ups, as Israel gears up for renewed fighting in Gaza.
March 20, 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu gives silver-plated beeper to John Fetterman, who praised Lebanon pager operation
The Pennsylvania senator gave Netanyahu a framed news article about an effort to memorialize Netanyahu’s brother, the fallen Israeli soldier Yoni Netanyahu, in Philadelphia — where Netanyahu lived as a teenager.
March 20, 2025
Netanyahu: I’m being persecuted by the leftist Deep State
'In America and in Israel, when a strong right-wing leader wins an election, the leftist Deep State weaponizes the justice system to thwart the people’s will,' wrote Netanyahu.
March 20, 2025
Overnight Houthi missile sends 2 million Israelis to bomb shelters
13 Israelis hurt while running to shelters; another 3 treated for acute anxiety.
March 20, 2025
Historic first: Haredi officer takes command of IDF battalion
As CEO of the Netzah Yehuda Association, Levi advocates for increased Haredi enlistment, arguing that one regular Haredi battalion could replace 12 reserve units.
March 19, 2025
Wars against Hamas and Hezbollah cost Israel north of 168 billion shekels
Israel’s defense spending at 8.4% of GDP is only second to Ukraine which has allocated approximately 23% of its GDP to security due to the ongoing Russian invasion.
March 19, 2025
Thousands rally in Jerusalem as Israeli Opposition Leader decries ‘illegitimate’ Netanyahu government
Yair Lapid joins demonstrators in Jerusalem calling for the dismantling of the Netanyahu's 'illegitimate' government.
March 19, 2025
Netanyahu reappoints Ben-Gvir as national security minister, despite AG’s objections
Israeli government ratifies reappointment of the nationalist lawmaker as minister, while the Supreme Court rejects petition by left-wing activists to bar Ben-Gvir’s return as national security minister.
March 19, 2025
Hamas plotted Oct. 7th-style invasion during ceasefire
Defense Minister Israel Katz recently confirmed that Hamas is 'constantly preparing' for another invasion of Israel.
March 19, 2025
Israel’s post-Oct. 7 civil defense revolution
The IDF has committed $6.2 million toward training and infrastructure, while the Eshkol Regional Council has allocated land for a dedicated training facility to make this a long-term reality.
March 18, 2025
Google to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz in record $32 billion deal
By integrating Wiz’s technology, Google aims to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities, positioning itself to better compete with industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike.
March 18, 2025
Foreign victims of Oct. 7 honored at Kibbutz Alumim
One of the Nepalese foreign students of Alumim, Bipin Joshi, 23, is among the hostages still being held by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza.
March 18, 2025
Families of Israeli hostages divided by renewed airstrikes
The Israel Defense Forces warned of a 'massive offensive' against Hamas and instructed Palestinians living at the edges of the Gaza Strip to relocate.
March 18, 2025
Jerusalem journalist arrested for incitement on social media
Jerusalem-based journalist reportedly 'praised and glorified' terror groups, including Hamas, on her social media accounts.
March 18, 2025
CPAC calls for Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria
That adoption at CPAC will get more people thinking about the matter, and considering annexation as a real possibility.
March 17, 2025
Masquerading as Orthodox Jew, Palestinian infiltrates Jewish towns for crime spree
Palestinian Arab serial thief dressed as an Orthodox Jew infiltrates into Jerusalem-area towns, breaking into multiple homes during crime spree.
March 17, 2025
IAF on ‘highest alert level’ for Houthi missiles, drones
The Houthis have claimed that their aggression against Israel is in solidarity with Gaza, as negotiations between Hamas and the Jewish State have stalled.
March 17, 2025
Netanyahu moves to fire Shin Bet head, citing deepening distrust
'I have ongoing distrust in the head of the Shin Bet, which was grown over time,' Netanyahu said in video announcing Ronen Bar's firing.
March 17, 2025
Far-left MK: Netanyahu has declared war on Israel
Coalition MK praises move to fire Ronen Bar, tweeting 'this is how you defeat the Deep State.'
March 17, 2025
Fundraiser for freed Hamas hostage Yarden Bibas reaches over $1.4 million within hours
The final amount is expected to far surpass the original goal of 5 million shekels (US$1.371.086).
March 16, 2025
Eight orphaned children honor their father’s IDF service on Purim
This Purim, Rabbi Goldberg’s children found a powerful way to honor their father by dressing as 'Tzav 8' recruits.
March 16, 2025
Teenage-designed space satellites may help enable Mars travel
As well as collecting research, the satellites will telemetrically transmit the names of all Israeli civilians and soldiers killed from October 7, 2023, to December 2024, meaning they will be displayed continuously on the Israel Space Agency website.
March 16, 2025
United resumes flights to Israel
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines had previously announced that it would renew service to Israel from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport in April.
March 16, 2025
Israel and Azerbaijan to ink strategic energy agreement
For Israel, ties with Azerbaijan—which shares a 428-mile border with Iran, a country that is home to tens of millions of Azeris—are of strategic importance, both as a conduit for intelligence and because it supplies more than a third of the Jewish state’s oil.
March 16, 2025
Brother of murdered hostage calls for ‘uprising’ against Netanyahu
Danny Elgarat has long blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, rather than the Hamas terror group, for his brother's slaying.
March 16, 2025
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers
A costume shop in Jerusalem offered up Bibas-honoring Batman garb for just 10 shekels (about $2.75).
March 15, 2025
Rubio: Hamas’s demands are ‘nuts,’ we’re dealing with ‘savages’
Earlier on Friday, Hamas said in a press statement that in response to a proposal from mediators to resume negotiations, it had agreed to 'release the Zionist soldier Edan Alexander, who holds American citizenship, in addition to the bodies of four other dual nationals.'
March 15, 2025
WATCH: Freed hostages bring Purim cheer to sick children
Agam Berger, Naama Levy, and Daniela Gilboa brought Purim cheer patients at Schneider Children’s Medical Center.
March 14, 2025
WATCH: IDF soldiers read megillah in Gaza
On Purim, Battalion 9207 read the megillah in the Philadelphi corridor on Gaza's border with Egypt.
March 14, 2025
Defying ICC arrest warrant, Netanyahu plans state visit to Hungary
Hungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban invited Netanyahu in November shortly after the ICC issued an arrest warrant against him.
March 13, 2025
El Al’s profits soar to half a billion amid accusations of price gouging
While Israelis paid premium prices amid limited travel options, the CEO’s pay jumped 10% in 2024, including a NIS 3.6 million bonus atop her NIS 2.3 million salary and NIS 600,000 in stock compensation.
March 13, 2025
Israel Aerospace Industries reports record earnings in 2024
Net income surged 55% to $493 million, while its order backlog hit a record $25 billion, securing four years of operations.
March 13, 2025
Israel, Lebanon and possible normalization
While seeking to strengthen moderate elements within Lebanon, Israel remains aware of Hezbollah’s continued presence in the region.
March 13, 2025
First sign of life received from Hamas hostage Avinatan Or
This is the first sign of life Or’s family has received since his capture on Oct. 7, 2023 alongside his partner Noa Argamani, who was subsequently rescued during an Israeli military operation.
March 13, 2025
Israeli research: New DNA mapping reveals gene ‘on/off’ switches, paving way for disease treatment
In addition to mapping the patterns, the researchers uncovered previously unknown imprinting effects, where genes are expressed differently depending on whether they are inherited from the mother or father.
March 12, 2025
Israeli-Arab sports commentator indicted for ‘identification with a terrorist organization’
According to the indictment, during the interview Hassanain referred to the Israel Defense Forces as an 'occupying army' and labeled Israel as 'the enemy.'
March 12, 2025
Palestinian man breaks into major IDF base and injures soldier during rampage
Jenin man arrested after stealing car near Tel Aviv, ramming through gate at Israeli army base, and injuring IDF soldier.
March 12, 2025
Dream costumes: Israeli innovators bring joy to children with disabilities for Purim
The designs do not merely accommodate their mobility aids but transform them into integral and impressive parts of the costumes.
March 12, 2025
Majority of Israeli Jews say Judea and Samaria towns contribute to security
While in October only a third of Israeli Jews said they agreed with this course of action, the figure has since risen to 47%.
March 12, 2025
Netanyahu sues Ya’alon over accusation that PM received funds from Qatar
Netanyahu: 'Let me be clear: I received nothing from Qatar, but I will be receiving something from Bogie (Ya'alon) and this is just the beginning.'
March 11, 2025
Former hostage from Nova music festival massacre invites Trump to dance with survivors at memorial concert
The event on June 26 will also feature activities such as therapeutic workshops and spaces for dealing with trauma.
March 11, 2025
Meta deletes terror-linked influencer’s Instagram for violating ‘dangerous organizations’ policy
Despite presenting himself as a 'journalist,' Al Jafarawi has been a key figure in Gazan propaganda, appearing in multiple staged videos—dubbed 'Pallywood' by critics.
March 11, 2025
Israeli government allowing UNRWA to continue operating despite law, MK charges
MK Yulia Malinovsky calls out those who are not stopping UNRWA activities, which are now against the law.
March 11, 2025
Why do people exercise? Israeli AI study reveals surprising answer
The researchers found that 30% of participants rely on creating regular workout habits, such as exercising at specific times each day or on a particular day of the week.
March 11, 2025
‘Learning from Oct. 7th’ – IDF cancels holiday leave for soldiers
'There will be no more shutdowns in the IDF,' says new Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir.
March 11, 2025Aid to Gaza or ‘Tel Aviv under fire,’ Houthi leader threatens
'Military measures will be carried out from the moment the deadline expires - if aid does not enter the Gaza Strip,' says Houthi leader.
March 11, 2025
Hamas may free Edan Alexander as ‘goodwill gesture’ to Trump
Alexander's father, Adi, said that he supported the direct negotiations between the Trump administration and Hamas.
March 11, 2025