Survey finds growing Jewish practice among nonreligious Israeli teens, but secular divide deepens Study shows signs of increased religious practice among non-Orthodox Jewish teens in Israel - with some caveats. August 23, 2026
Second ‘Gideon’ aerial refueling tanker joins Israeli Air Force The induction of the new aircraft represents a significant boost to the Air Force’s capabilities in the multi-front war and in operations at long ranges. August 22, 2026
American travel agents visit Israel in push for postwar tourism About 200,000 American tourists visited Israel in the first seven months of the year, compared with some 230,000 during the same period last year, according to ministry figures. August 21, 2026
Freed hostages join tens of thousands in prayers at the Western Wall Selichot are Jewish penitential prayers and poems recited before the High Holidays and on fast days, seeking divine forgiveness and mercy. August 21, 2026
IDF marks seven decades of global humanitarian relief efforts In 1985, roughly 350 IDF reservists, including medical, search and rescue, and engineering teams, were sent to Mexico City in the aftermath of a devastating tremor. August 20, 2026
Funding dispute may close down Hebron’s Tomb of the Patriarchs The site has relied in part on coalition agreement funds that were not formally incorporated into the state budget. August 20, 2026
Ben-Gurion Airport resumes operations after work stoppage disrupts summer travel Transportation Minister Miri Regev said she had instructed the IAA to seek a labor court order against the workers’ committee, describing the disruption as an 'illegal strike.' August 20, 2026
IDF to get massive budget boost after treasury eases resistance – report Israel reportedly preparing an additional 20 billion shekel spending package for the IDF. August 20, 2026
Delta and United are returning to Israel in September By the fall, five airlines are scheduled to fly direct from the US to Israel, including El Al, Arkia, Israir, United, and Delta. August 20, 2026
Australia summons Israeli envoy as dispute over aid workers’ deaths deepens IDF personnel unsuccessfully attempted for approximately 30 minutes to contact WCK representatives and verify the identity of those in the vehicles before the strikes were carried out. August 20, 2026
After nearly three years, Israelis carry war’s psychological toll in different ways Reservists repeatedly called up for duty, families burying loved ones, evacuees still displaced from their homes, and people experiencing financial strain—each group is carrying a different weight. August 19, 2026
Israeli Jewish births surge in 2026, defying fertility slump across wealthy world While fertility across most of the OECD sits well below the roughly 2.1 children per woman needed to maintain a population without immigration, Israel averaged 3.07 among Jewish women. August 19, 2026
New app offers legal advice for Israeli reservists traveling abroad The app is initially geared toward Israeli reservists and teens about to enlist in the military. August 19, 2026
Israel advances E1 construction plans with tenders for 1,400 homes Supporters regard E1 as strategically important for maintaining Israeli territorial continuity around Jerusalem. August 19, 2026
Israir plans New York flights by October Israir did not cite a starting price for the route on Tuesday but plans on offering economy, premium, and business fares. August 18, 2026
Likud primary draws 76,000 voters, 54% turnout In this primary, Netanyahu has demanded and received the power to bring in eight new faces, whom he views as an improvement over several current MKs. August 18, 2026
6 workers hurt in ordnance blast near Metula Bomb disposal experts from the Israel Police made their way to the location to examine the explosion's circumstances and details. August 18, 2026
Trump teases possible endorsement in Israel’s October election President Trump says it would be best if he stayed out of the upcoming Israeli election - then suggests he may offer endorsement anyway. August 18, 2026
Two boys stabbed, one dead in Beit Shemesh stabbing The four-year-old arrived at the hospital in moderate condition, fully conscious, while the seven-year-old arrived without signs of life, forcing the hospital staff to pronounce him dead. August 17, 2026
Illegal Bedouin structures ‘choke’ Israeli Air Force base, watchdog reports The Nevatim Air Force Base is located in the Negev, about 15 kilometers southeast of Beer-Sheva. August 17, 2026
Israeli gov’t fears bid to fly in expats en masse could tilt election in left’s favor The ruling Likud party threatens legal action against organizers of initiative aimed at flying Israelis living abroad back for election day, amid concerns the "fly and vote" operation could skew the vote. August 17, 2026
83 years later, Yad Vashem honors Dutch woman who saved Jewish baby during Holocaust More than 28,000 people from 51 countries have been recognized as Righteous Among the Nations, with the Netherlands having the second-largest number of honorees. August 17, 2026
Likud primary opens with half of current MKs facing possible ouster Netanyahu plans to insert at least eight reserved candidates in the top 20 slots. August 17, 2026
IAF officer charged over betting on strikes Unlike the previous case, however, this officer is charged solely with breach of trust rather than more severe security offenses. August 17, 2026
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
