A first: Jews permitted to bring prayer books to Temple Mount Bucking long standing restrictions by the Muslim Waqf, Jews visiting the Temple Mount allowed to bring prayer books. August 17, 2026
Israel and Honduras sign security cooperation pact The sides discussed joint strategic and security issues and ways to expand cooperation. August 16, 2026
Israeli Arab activist forms new right-wing party – report Pro-Israel Christian Arab activist Yoseph Haddad reportedly behind formation of new right-wing party, 'Brave Israel.' August 16, 2026
1,300-year-old industrial, commercial complex uncovered in Ramat Gan The complex was built during the 7th or 8th century CE, during the Umayyad and Abbasid periods, and remained in use for about 150 years. August 16, 2026
Missing Israeli mother, daughter found in Argentina After questioning, authorities confirmed that the pair had traveled voluntarily and faced no danger or threat, and they were released with no grounds for arrest or detention. August 15, 2026
Families of fallen demand Netanyahu renew offensive, defeat Hamas The forum said that after the heavy price Israel has paid, its members could not accept any arrangement short of complete victory over Hamas. August 14, 2026
Missing Israelis may have left Austria 50-year-old Mali and her daughter Liel embarked on a European vacation that was meant to be a complete surprise for the mother, who had celebrated her birthday just days earlier. August 14, 2026
21 years after Disengagement, Samaria town of Ganim resettled Israeli families move in to the reestablished town of Ganim in northern Samaria, more than two decades after the community was uprooted as part of the Gaza Disengagement. August 13, 2026
IDF: Grave of fallen soldier Shlomo Haimson identified after 78 years Following an investigation launched in 2023, the IDF determined that Haimson was buried in grave No. 11, row 2, in the Cyprus detainees’ section of the Haifa cemetery. August 13, 2026
Trump admin rebukes Israel over Lebanon security zone The U.S. State Department says Israeli troops cannot remain permanently in southern Lebanon under the current framework. August 13, 2026
Eurovision announces new rule, which appears to target Israel Eurovision has changed its hosting rules, potentially preventing Israel from staging the contest after a future victory. August 13, 2026
‘I want to be here for a long time:’ Israeli winger Manor Solomon signs with West Ham Solomon has appeared nearly 30 times in the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. August 12, 2026
First national mapping of Israel’s food-aid network finds major gaps Among organizations that reported financial figures, annual turnover totaled 6.18 billion shekels ($1.77 billion). August 11, 2026
Sephora products are coming to Israel, but… curated selection of Sephora's products will arrive in Israel, but those hoping to see Sephora's signature stores opening across the country will be disappointed. August 11, 2026
Freed hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen debuts album written in Hamas captivity Dekel-Chen said music became one of the things that helped him preserve 'hope, health, and sanity' throughout his captivity. August 11, 2026
Hospital denies family’s claims that Arab staffers manhandled seriously wounded IDF soldier The hospital’s denial has not ended official scrutiny of the incident. Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to conduct its own examination after the allegations became public. August 11, 2026
Fauda star announces season 5 release date on Netflix In mid-June, Fauda producers released a warning for viewers that episodes 7 and 8 in season five 'may be difficult to watch' since they take place on Oct. 7, 2023. August 11, 2026
Iran: We’ll wait out Trump until 2029, won’t open Hormuz Tehran says it has no intention of reaching a deal with Trump to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. August 11, 2026
‘Wide target audience that still loves Israel’: Tourism industry prepares for postwar rebound In July 2026, 109,000 tourist arrivals were recorded, compared with 85,000 in July 2025, a 28% increase. August 10, 2026
New Israeli blood test could make lung cancer detection faster, more accessible In a study involving 103 participants, the test distinguished lung cancer patients from healthy individuals with 93.1% sensitivity and 90.3% specificity among patients with Stage 2-4 disease. August 10, 2026
Extreme heat to sweep Israel, peak expected Wednesday The Israel Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning ahead of the heat wave, urging the public to take precautions against fires. August 10, 2026
Religious Zionism MK: Israeli withdrawals invite terrorism The Religious Zionism Party on Sunday installed new directional signs across northern Samaria. August 10, 2026
New Israeli doomsday submarine expands Iran attack options The INS Drakon adds another layer of deterrence as Israel prepares for potential conflict with Iran. August 10, 2026
Hamas terrorist faces charges 15 years after school bus attack A lengthy Israeli gag order prevented reporting about Salahieh's capture and detention for nearly two years. August 10, 2026
UN data counts Palestinian terror as ‘settler violence’ OCHA’s Settler-Related Violence Dashboard is among the most widely cited international sources tracking violence involving Israelis and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria. August 9, 2026
Man cites Mamdani video after Florida synagogue attack Police say a Florida synagogue attack suspect cited online propaganda and a video featuring Zohran Mamdani. August 9, 2026
Switzerland to enforce Israel-Hezbollah truce in Lebanon: report Swiss officials could monitor areas transferred from Israeli forces to the Lebanese army under a proposed agreement. August 9, 2026
Israel opposes Gaza peace plan ‘in its current form,’ minister says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged that Israel will not pull back from its current positions in the Gaza Strip until Hamas is completely disarmed. August 9, 2026
Seriously wounded IDF soldier mistreated by Arab hospital staffers, family alleges Israel’s defense chief orders probe of alleged mistreatment of wounded IDF soldier by Arab hospital staffers. August 9, 2026
Sa’ar: ‘Golden age’ in Israel-Colombia ties begins as new president takes office According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Colombia intends to withdraw its support for South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and leave the Hague Group. August 7, 2026
Mossad chief dismisses key planners behind failed Tehran strategy The written plan and operational frameworks were previously submitted for high-level review, including formal presentations delivered to President Donald Trump during bilateral security consultations. August 7, 2026
Israeli and Ukrainian indicted in Iran espionage case One of the spies was directed to photograph sensitive sites, including the Port of Eilat, a museum, and the military cemetery on Mount Herzl. August 6, 2026
Palestinian Authority banks to expedite 4.5-billion-shekel transfer to Bank of Israel Under agreements signed with Israel, Palestinian banks have no direct access to the Jewish state’s payment system and cannot clear shekel transactions on their own. August 6, 2026
Beyond the battlefield: Israeli initiatives help soldiers transition to civilian life Since the beginning of the war, more than 26,000 wounded IDF and security personnel have entered Israel’s rehabilitation system. August 6, 2026
Israel receives most advanced and expensive submarine ever built for its navy, strengthening underwater deterrence The INS Drakon, stretching more than 70 meters in length and weighing over 2,000 tons, is the largest and most advanced submarine in the Middle East. August 6, 2026
Israel more united than it seems, Netanyahu says at ceremony reburying remains of Herzl’s grandparents in Israel Herzl’s paternal grandparents lived near Belgrade, and his grandfather served as a Jewish community leader who helped shape young Theodor’s attachment to Judaism and Zionism. August 6, 2026
Two IDF reservists killed in southern Lebanon, 4 wounded An IDF investigation found troops entered a booby-trapped building before the powerful explosion killed two reservists. August 6, 2026
Nefesh B’Nefesh launches teacher aliyah program The Education Ministry will map staffing needs by subject, region and school, and a centralized database will match candidates with openings. August 5, 2026
Hamas leader denies targeting civilians on Oct. 7 Ghazi Hamad denied Hamas intentionally killed civilians despite extensive evidence documenting the October 7 massacre. August 5, 2026
Chile, Honduras restore ambassadors to Israel after nearly two years of diplomatic strains over Gaza war A broader geopolitical shift is unfolding across Latin America as a growing number of conservative governments seek closer ties with Israel. August 5, 2026
No surge in divorce among IDF reservists, review finds Among reservists who are divorced or separated, about 26% said the breakup occurred after completing their first period of reserve duty. August 5, 2026
Slain IDF reservist’s study may yield larger, more nutritious wheat The research focused on wild emmer wheat, an ancient ancestor of cultivated wheat that preserves a broader range of genetic diversity than modern commercial varieties. August 4, 2026
Israeli exports hit historic $164 billion record as economy defies war, boycott efforts, and global uncertainty For the first time, the report found that services exports — including software, research and development, and other technology-driven industries — surpassed $90 billion. August 3, 2026
IDF to cut back on border defenses amid budget dispute IDF warns border deployments face immediate cuts as budget dispute deepens. August 3, 2026
Former captive Rom Braslavski reunites with IDF spokesman who became his lifeline in Gaza Avichai Adraee's broadcasts weren't just information; they were a reminder that someone outside was fighting, that Israel hadn't stopped, and that the hostages hadn't been forgotten. August 3, 2026
American Airlines pushes back Israel flights until spring Israel’s flag carrier, El Al, and Israeli airline Arkia are the only two carriers currently offering nonstop service on the New York route. August 3, 2026
‘Hamas won’t disarm, fearing Gazans’ revenge’ – Arab source 'People who were tortured, abused, or whose relatives were killed by Hamas will never forgive and never forget,' says source. August 3, 2026
Bennett rules out coalition with Islamist Arab party Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will not build a new coalition government with the United Arab List, despite having allied with the party to become premier in 2021. August 3, 2026
‘Holocaust whiners’ — Mamdani, wife silent after friend’s antisemitic tirade Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife declined to condemn inflammatory antisemitic posts made by a close family friend. August 3, 2026
IDF reservists major winners of Israeli housing lottery A total of 25,394 reservists registered for the lottery, of whom 4,734 were selected, which is nearly one in every five reservist applicants. August 2, 2026
Oct. 7 Nova massacre survivor takes his life at girlfriend’s grave As recently as Wednesday, Asraf attended his brother's wedding. a family celebration that suggested a path forward, a moment of normalcy in the extended aftermath of October 7. August 2, 2026
Israeli doctors debut groundbreaking 3D-printed chest implant Rather than rebuilding the area with conventional materials such as titanium plates, synthetic mesh, or bone cement, surgeons implanted a replacement tailored specifically to the patient’s anatomy. August 2, 2026
Netanyahu plans ‘broad government,’ backs crackdown on ultra-Orthodox draft evaders In closed-door meeting, Israel's prime minister signals plans to form a broad coalition with centrist parties and to reverse course on ultra-Orthodox draft evaders. August 2, 2026
Israeli stealth fighter being developed to reduce reliance on US exports – report Senior Israeli official says Jerusalem is planning on developing an Israeli stealth fighter as part of a broader plan to reduce the country's dependence on American arms exports. August 2, 2026
Hamas to disarm, Gaza war to permanently end: Arab Trump ally Israel remains skeptical regarding Hamas' public declaration that it is prepared to surrender its weapons. August 2, 2026
Rubio: Degrading Iran’s ‘conventional shield’ puts US in position of strength Rubio said that while 'regime change' was never the goal of the Trump administration, the Iranian regime does have to change and renounce its aim to export the Islamic revolution in the region. August 2, 2026
Israel rejects Hamas ‘disarmament plan’ that Trump unveiled with fanfare The rejection spurred blistering expressions of anger by U.S. officials. July 31, 2026
Israeli hospital to become OpenAI’s first international partner Beyond clinical use, the platform will support administrative and operational workflows, helping automate routine tasks, reduce documentation burdens, and improve efficiency across the organization. July 30, 2026
Arab Israeli ambulance driver outed as Iranian spy who monitored president, gov’t minister Ambulance driver recruited by Iran spied on President Herzog and Finance Minister Smotrich, authorities say. July 30, 2026
Israel’s northern light-rail project gets financial boost More than 30 light-rail vehicles will operate on the line at speeds of up to 62 mph, with trains arriving every four to 10 minutes. July 30, 2026
