‘It’s fun to be free for a bit’: Israeli students begin summer vacationMore than 2.5 million students began the 2025-2026 school year in Israel, including 180,600 first-graders and 149,000 twelfth-graders. July 1, 2026
Israel’s welfare system may run out of reserves by 2035 as war costs, aging population mountDemographic aging is increasing pressure on pensions, disability payments, and nursing care benefits. June 30, 2026
Netanyahu says rejected hostage deal requiring IDF withdrawal would have been a disasterNetanyahu said he instead supported a strategy combining military operations with diplomatic efforts involving the United States. June 29, 2026
Herzog calls on EU to back Israel-Lebanon memorandum during state visit to RomaniaThe Israeli president also addressed rising antisemitism, calling it 'a danger to all of humanity,' and praised Romania’s commitment to Holocaust education. June 29, 2026
IDF marks day 1,000 of the War of RedemptionThe memorial ceremony was followed by a panel discussion with field commanders discussing the 1,000 days of fighting. June 29, 2026
Judges press prosecution to drop main charge against NetanyahuJudges overseeing Netanyahu's corruption trial again ask prosecutors to drop the bribery charge from the indictment. June 29, 2026
Bloody crime wave in Arab community: Six murdered in 24 hoursA deadly car bombing in Jaffa left one man dead and his young son seriously wounded. June 29, 2026
Secret investigation reveals advanced Israeli laser shields covertly installed on royal Qatari fleetFurthermore, intelligence documents show that advanced anti-missile shields and specialized pilot heads-up display helmets have been systematically transferred to the military of Saudi Arabia. June 29, 2026
Wounded IDF veterans urge Israelis to uniteBelev Echad is an international nonprofit that helps wounded IDF soldiers rebuild their lives through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support. June 29, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘No room’ for Palestinian state between Mediterranean Sea and Jordan RiverOn Feb. 21, 2024, the Knesset voted 99-11 to reject unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood. June 28, 2026
‘Get rid of the cancer’: Huckabee hails ‘historic’ Israel-Lebanon dealThe U.S.-brokered agreement lays out two pilot zones recommended by the IDF, where the Lebanese Armed Forces would deploy and disarm the Iranian proxy. June 28, 2026
Terrorists come first, sick Palestinians secondThe number of medicines from the list of basic medicines that have reached zero stock stands at about 180, out of 520 medicines supplied by the Ministry of Health. June 28, 2026
Sharp rise in Aliyah from US, UK, Canada, and FranceWhile immigration to Israel declined last year, authorities have reported a significant increase in immigration from a number of Western countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain, and France. June 28, 2026
Israel seeks to fill defense production shortfalls exposed by warYears of growing reliance on foreign procurement produced an enervating effect on portions of Israel’s domestic production base that became visible only under wartime pressure. June 28, 2026
Sa’ar to advance resolution recognizing Armenian GenocideTo date, 34 countries, including the United States and Greece, have formally recognized the Armenian Genocide. June 28, 2026
Anti-Hamas protests crushed with kidnapping, death threats'Things are very difficult. Since the morning, they’ve been arresting people and kidnapping people from the streets. Things are very bad.' June 27, 2026
Israel, Lebanon reach landmark US-brokered framework agreementRubio blasted Hezbollah as 'Iran’s most dangerous proxy,' responsible for dragging Lebanon into war and plotting attacks against Americans. June 27, 2026
Mossad built secret replica of Tehran nuclear site in Africa before 2018 raidThe site housed tens of thousands of files related to Project Amad, Iran's covert nuclear weapons program. June 25, 2026
Apartheid? Arab Israeli appointed deputy mayor of Tel AvivBadran is the second Arab citizen of Tel Aviv to hold the position, after Rifat Turk, who was appointed in 2003. June 25, 2026
Israel turning its focus to military superiority in space, says DMIsrael's defense minister says the IDF's next goal is to achieve military superiority in space, including both defenseive and offensive capabilities. June 25, 2026
Abduction? IDF soldier found handcuffed in Palestinian townIDF soldier found handcuffed in the center of a Palestinian Authority-administered town says he was abducted. June 25, 2026
IDF soldier, civilian contractor killed in Lebanon, Gaza accidentsMaster Sgt. Basil Sweid and civilian contractor Raad Abu al-Qi’an were named as the fatalities in two separate but deadly incidents. June 25, 2026
Traffic disruptions spread across Israel as ultra-Orthodox protest military draftDemonstrators objected to the police response to arrests linked to draft enforcement. June 24, 2026
Netanyahu concludes testimony as corruption trial advances to next stageNetanyahu is standing trial in three separate corruption cases on charges including bribery, fraud, and breach of trust. June 24, 2026
Israel braces for nationwide ultra-Orthodox protests over draft enforcementThe convoy plan includes reaching the area of Prison 10, honking horns and displaying signs supporting arrested yeshiva students before returning to the original departure points. By Pesach Benson, TPS A ... June 24, 2026
Extended reserve duty driving job losses and long-term economic risks, lawmakers toldA representative of the Ministry of Finance said economic damage from prolonged reserve service is estimated at about NIS 50,000 ($16,700) per soldier. June 23, 2026
‘Fauda’ issues warning for viewers: Episodes based on Oct. 7 Hamas attack ‘may be hard to watch’The new season was completely rewritten after the massacre on Oct. 7, 2023, and shows the operatives in Marseilles, France, hunting down Hamas terrorists responsible for the deadly attack. June 23, 2026
Diaspora affairs minister calls for armed guards to protect Jews abroadThe minister also blamed rising antisemitism in Canada, Australia, and Britain on the decision by their governments to recognize a Palestinian state in the midst of Israel’s war against Hamas. June 23, 2026
Netanyahu vows to ‘break free’ from dependency on US weaponryIsrael's prime minister calls for 'armaments independence,' ending IDF's historic reliance on American weapons. June 23, 2026
Why Israel never qualifies for the World CupIsrael is geographically and culturally situated in the Middle East, but it must qualify through one of the strongest football confederations in the world. June 23, 2026
Antisemitism is pushing more Western immigration, Israeli data showsFrance posted the largest single-country surge, with 3,360 French Jews making the move to Israel, a 51% increase over 2024. June 22, 2026
‘Joy prevails’ — Oct. 7 evacuees return home to kibbutzHolit residents are returning to the kibbutz even as rebuilding efforts remain far from complete. June 22, 2026
Israel to empower cities and towns to lead renewable energy projectsHolon runs neighborhood mapping and solar group purchasing initiatives, while Beitar Illit uses an educational board game to promote energy awareness. June 22, 2026
Israel congratulates Colombia’s de la Espriella on election victorySa'ar added that he has invited the president-elect to visit Israel and hopes to welcome him in Jerusalem soon. June 22, 2026
Ben-Gvir doubles down on viral ‘Lebanese mothers’ post after global firestormBy Sunday afternoon, the view count had surpassed 18 million, making it one of the most-watched political posts in Israeli social media history. June 21, 2026
Israeli, Greek navies deepen ties during visitThe Greek admiral also took an aerial tour of northern Israel and visited communities near the Gaza Strip. June 21, 2026
Israel fears first Ebola outbreak as two suspected cases identifiedIsraeli Health Ministry fears the country may have its first two cases of the deadly Ebola virus, placing a patient in isolation after he traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. June 21, 2026
Trump: ‘We have to keep Netanyahu sane; Israel will obey me’President Donald Trump argued that without his backing, Israel would have been 'eviscerated' during the regional conflict. June 21, 2026
Study: Israelis say civil war a greater threat than Iran60% of Israelis fear growing political polarization could turn violent and potentially lead to a civil war, with majority calling Israel's internal rift the greatest threat to the country's future. June 20, 2026
Israeli military maps Lebanon deployment, signals no withdrawalThe map indicates that Israeli forces have advanced deeper into Lebanese territory in recent months. June 18, 2026
Book about Oct. 7 rescue mission wins prestigious Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature'The Gates of Gaza' previously won the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, and is also the winner of the 2026 Wingate Prize and Bernstein Prize. June 18, 2026
Israeli defense minister reveals longstanding covert cooperation with SomalilandSomaliland is strategically located in the center of the Horn of Africa along the Gulf of Aden, directly across from Yemen. June 17, 2026
Tel Aviv ranked fourth among global startup hubsThe report highlighted artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cybersecurity, and life sciences as the primary drivers of Tel Aviv’s growth. June 17, 2026
US settles suit over Biden-era Judea and Samaria sanctions policy, vows no action against plaintiffsU.S. President Donald Trump revoked Executive Order 14115 shortly after taking office in January 2025, ending the sanctions program before the case reached trial. June 17, 2026
Israel Football Association backs proposed match with PalestiniansPalestinian Football Association head Jibril Rajoub, who is also a senior Fatah official, said that he had not received a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 17, 2026
Israel approves national AI plan to strengthen technological self-relianceA key pillar of the plan is the expansion of sovereign computing infrastructure, increasing Israel’s ability to build and control advanced computing power domestically. June 16, 2026
Israel shifts Hebron planning authority to Israeli civil administrationResponsibility for municipal services in Hebron’s Jewish community will shift from the Palestinian municipality to Israeli authorities and the Israel Defense Forces. June 16, 2026
Somaliland opens embassy in JerusalemPresident Abdirahman said that Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords normalization agreements. June 16, 2026
Major Iran strike aborted last week at Trump’s request: IAF chiefThe canceled mission would have targeted hundreds of sites deep inside Iran. June 16, 2026
Report: US Air Force to reduce fleet at Ben Gurion AirportAmerican refueling tankers have significantly limited civilian airport operations in Israel. June 16, 2026
Bennett considering breaking up newly formed political allianceBennett entered the race with expectations that he could unite voters from the center, soft right and anti-Netanyahu camp. June 16, 2026
‘Once-in-a-lifetime find’: Intact Roman statues unearthed in Israeli excavationEach statue weighs about 60 kilograms and is 55 centimeters tall. June 15, 2026
Israel reclaims state land in City of David heritage siteEvidence of antiquities looting was identified in burial caves, which had been used as warehouses and unregulated animal pens. June 15, 2026
Trump on Netanyahu: ‘A difficult guy, with no f—ing judgment’'Why did Bibi have to do a f—ing attack? I was so pissed off,' Trump told news outlet Axios. June 15, 2026
IDF soldier killed in Lebanon donates organs to six patients By Hezy Laing IDF Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, made the ultimate sacrifice after being critically injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Following his tragic passing at Rambam Hospital ... June 15, 2026
Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub ‘denied US visa for 2026 World Cup’The Trump administration has refused entry to a handful of delegates, including a referee from Somalia and a photographer traveling with Iraq’s team. June 14, 2026
Airport space dispute over US refueling jets threatens 2.4 million ticket cancellationsRegev has proposed relocating some of the aircraft to Israel Air Force bases or alternative civilian airfields to ease congestion. June 14, 2026
Somaliland president makes historic Israel visit, pledges closer security tiesOfficials in Hargeisa are interested in cooperating in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. June 14, 2026
Israel’s first airport hotel gets approvalConstruction of the hotel is set to begin in 2028, a hotel spokeswoman said. June 14, 2026
Secret maps expose Iran-backed plan to invade northern Israel'The maps illustrate in stark detail the Iranian regime's strategic vision for this sector,' a senior military source stated. June 13, 2026
