Jerusalem mayor urged to rename Gaza Street to Hostages Street The 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 war Not all bereaved families support the protest, warning that an economic shutdown aids Hamas. August 17, 2025
2 border police officers killed in highway motorcycle crash Sergeant 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 Samaria Such 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 billion Sapiens, 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 100 The 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 visit Trump’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 conflict Freed 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 funds Jerusalem 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, 2023 Some 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 plan International 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 say Until 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 war Hostage 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 abduction Or 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 ahead Wednesday’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 Authority By 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 areas Assistance 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 deal After 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 production Defense 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 effort Educational 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 ploy COGAT 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 residents Starlink 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 concerns A 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 war A 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 graffiti The 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 MK MK 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 drill Scenarios 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 winter The 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 collapse Jerusalem 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 captives Families 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 minister Prime 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 Gaza Last 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 minister Smotrich 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 argues Over 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 Israel Their 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 time The 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 wave Temperatures 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 Egypt According 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 soldiers Shishi 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 fears IDF 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 units In 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 suicides While 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 UN According 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 hostility Over 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 billion Enabling 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 Oz Residents 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 challenge The 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
20 years after Disengagement, Samaria town re-established Former residents and settlement activists return to Sa-Nur, one of four towns evacuated in 2005, forming new pioneer group to resettle the abandoned town. August 4, 2025
Injured ‘Fauda’ star to anti-war artists: ‘Try fighting one day in Gaza’ He was injured in a January 2024 explosion in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, where six soldiers were killed. August 4, 2025
Israel ups delivery of aid to Gaza amid Hamas war Earlier on Sunday, the Defense Ministry’s COGAT unit announced that more than 23,000 tons of aid had entered the enclave over the past week. August 4, 2025
Trump: Gaza war isn’t a genocide, but ‘people need to be fed’ President Trump urges more aid for Gaza civilians, saying that Israel is responsible for 'getting them fed.' August 4, 2025
Netanyahu pushing to free hostages via ‘total defeat’ of Hamas Netanyahu is reportedly ordering the IDF to expand operations in Gaza, aiming to finally defeat Hamas and force the terror group to release the remaining hostages. August 4, 2025
Israeli minister prays on Temple Mount, calls for sovereignty over Gaza The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Jewish Temples were built, is the holiest site in Judaism. August 3, 2025
Thousands of Jews visit Temple Mount on Tisha B’Av National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Negev, Galilee and National Resilience Minister Isaac Wasserlauf were among those who visited the site. August 3, 2025
Huckabee: Israel not committing genocide or starvation in Gaza Pointing out the Jewish state’s efforts to supply humanitarian aid even under attack, Huckabee criticized European leaders for condemning Israel and calling for a Palestinian state while offering little direct assistance themselves. August 3, 2025
