Majority of Israelis back annexation of Judea and Samaria, Gaza New poll shows most Israelis want the Netanyahu government to apply Israeli sovereignty not only to the Gaza Strip but also to Judea and Samaria. August 3, 2025
‘No ceasefire’ – Iran warns war with Israel could resume suddenly Iran's foreign minister says there is no long-term truce in place with Israel, while Jerusalem think tank warns Tehran may attack if the U.S. appears distracted. August 3, 2025
World expert on urban warfare: IDF’s aid to Gaza historically unprecedented It is easy to criticize Israel for the humanitarian costs of its war. It is much harder to hold Hamas accountable. August 3, 2025
Israeli officials downplay impact of new US tariffs Dr. Ron Tomer, president of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, expressed disappointment, saying the decision fell short of expectations given the close bilateral ties. August 2, 2025
Israeli-led breakthrough paves way for next-generation cancer therapies The practical applications of this discovery are potentially far-reaching for cancer immunotherapy. August 1, 2025
No more hostage deal talks with Hamas, Smotrich says Netanyahu has not ruled out another deal with Hamas to free the 50 Israelis believed to remain Hamas captives, including 20 who are thought to be alive. August 1, 2025
Israel reiterates travel warning for UAE amid terror threat The NSC added that Israel’s security services are coordinating closely with international agencies to combat terrorist threats. August 1, 2025
Gaza’s hunger: UN delays, Hamas theft, and black market greed As of July 27, 2025, all aid crossings have reopened, and additional airdrops are being carried out. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), launched in May, now supports alternative aid distribution networks. July 31, 2025
Trump special envoy Witkoff and US Ambassador Huckabee will inspect food distribution in Gaza Under heavy international pressure, Israel announced a series of measures over the weekend to facilitate the entry of more international aid to Gaza. July 31, 2025
Coin minted during the Jewish Revolt uncovered near the Temple Mount 1,955-year-old coin minted in the final year of the Jewish revolt against Rome, just months before the destruction of Second Temple, discovered near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. July 31, 2025
Rabbis reject Israeli army service; arrests for draft refusal likely in September In total, the army has now issued approximately 78,000 summonses to Haredi men between the ages of 17.5-28 during the 2024 draft year. July 31, 2025
20 years after Disengagement, majority say Gaza should be resettled — poll In the Israel Hayom survey, most also said the Disengagement led to the Oct. 7 Hamas-led massacre. July 31, 2025
No truce talks; control Gaza to defeat Hamas: says ex-Shin Bet official Ceasefire talks are prolonging Hamas' survival, warns retired Shin Bet official Yossi Amrusi. July 31, 2025
Yemeni Jew immigrates to Israel, now only four Jews remain One of the Jews in Yemen has been imprisoned since 2015 for participating in the smuggling of a Torah scroll to Israel. July 30, 2025
Colonel Hezi Nehama: The war in Gaza can be won in a month He also argues that Hezbollah’s weakened posture in the north makes it possible for Israel to shift forces southward, thereby enabling a full-scale ground operation in Gaza. July 30, 2025
Israel’s silent guardians – the IDF’s advanced submarine fleet Israel’s fleet includes five Dolphin-class diesel-electric submarines, with a sixth vessel—INS Drakon—undergoing sea trials. July 30, 2025
Palo Alto Networks acquires Israeli firm CyberArk for $25 billion Palo Alto Networks specializes in network and computer security, protecting companies from external breaches. July 30, 2025
Monkey business in Ramla ends in capture at cement factory The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys — non-native to Israel — are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally. July 30, 2025
Rare First Temple-era seal impression found in Jerusalem According to markings on the back of the item, it appears to be a seal impression that secured some types of storage vessel, making sure that only authorized personnel could open them. July 30, 2025
Rebuilding Gaza Jewish communities ‘closer than ever,’ says Israeli minister The minister reportedly stated on July 22 that Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir supported the idea of annexing parts of the Gaza Strip for security purposes. July 30, 2025
Netanyahu: UK is rewarding Hamas, punishing terror victims Blasting the UK's threat to officially recognize Palestine, Netanyahu said that 'a jihadist state on Israel’s border today will threaten Britain tomorrow.' July 30, 2025
Ex-PM: ‘Shameless’ NY Times guilty of ‘blood libel’ targeting Israel Naftali Bennett accuses the New York Times of inciting global hate with a misleading photo of a sick Gazan child. July 30, 2025
IDF in middle of massive relocation to Negev This massive shift will unlock approximately $21.7 billion in high-value real estate in central Israel. July 29, 2025
The IDF’s living legend – still serving at 96 Today, he remains an active part of the IDF Education Corps and Rabbinate. His weapon today is his voice—used to uplift and unify a nation still facing threats. July 29, 2025
Israeli defense firm lands huge deal with Germany The announcement prompted Elbit’s share price to jump 1 percent on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). July 29, 2025
Trump gave UK green light to recognize ‘Palestine’ – report President Trump did not take a public stance on UK recognition of Palestine, but emphasized his concern for the civilian population in Gaza. July 29, 2025
‘Hamas could free hostages and end war today’ – Captive’s brother An Israeli hostage’s brother accused Hamas of holding both Israelis and Gazans hostage to prolong the war. July 29, 2025
Dutch PM is lying about threatening Israel over Gaza aid: Herzog Dutch PM Dick Schoof claimed he warned Israel over Gaza aid — but Israeli President Isaac Herzog says that's not true. July 29, 2025
Israel deports five activists from Gaza protest vessel, NGO says According to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, 21 people from 12 countries were onboard the Handala—19 activists and two Al Jazeera journalists. July 28, 2025
Israel repeats threat to ‘open gates of hell’ on Hamas As ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are reportedly stalled, Jerusalem threatens massive escalation against the terror group. July 28, 2025
Discovery of early Bronze Age workshop sheds light on Canaanite industry Excavators also determined that the site had been used continuously for hundreds of years, from the Chalcolithic period through the Early Bronze Age. July 28, 2025
IDF admits failure to defend Kibbutz Sufa on Oct. 7 The local security squad and armed civilians in Sufa showed extraordinary bravery under fire, the IDF acknowledged, as they held off invading terrorists for nearly three hours. July 28, 2025
‘We’ll reach you personally,’ Katz warns Khamenei from air base Israel Katz issued a pointed threat to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning that Israel would not hesitate to strike directly at the head of the regime. July 27, 2025
Smotrich seizes almost $50m in PA monies for terror victims’ families According to INN, this is the second month in a row in which the Israeli government has not transferred funds to Ramallah July 27, 2025
Katz praises Air Force for superb job destroying Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile facilities 'You opened the skies to Tehran and repeatedly hit the head of the Iranian octopus.' July 27, 2025
Turkish embassy staffer arrested for secretly photographing underage Israeli girls 29-year-old staffer at Turkey's embassy in Israel caught after hiding in stall at women's changing room at Tel Aviv beach, secretly taking pictures of young girls as they got dressed. July 27, 2025
Katz visits Druze leader, pledges expanded aid amid Syria crisis Katz expressed deep sorrow for the violence targeting the Druze and reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to its Druze citizens and their brethren across the border. July 27, 2025
Israel’s US visa waiver program at risk of cancellation, minister warns The Interior Ministry has not received money needed for processing American requests, which could lead to retaliation in kind against Israel. July 27, 2025
‘I went through hell’ – Emily Damari recalls Gaza torture, captivity Ex-captive Emily Damari recounts appalling conditions in Hamas tunnels, with a hole for a toilet and no running water. July 27, 2025
Israeli strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear fusion bomb and fission weapons projects Iran’s secret development of complex bombs was exposed and destroyed by Israeli airstrikes. July 27, 2025
Israeli arms industry surges following IDF success in recent wars Nearly 48% of exports were air defense systems, up from 36% in 2023. July 26, 2025
Smotrich to Macron: Thanks for justifying annexation of Judea and Samaria France announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state very soon. July 25, 2025
That Israeli ‘internment camp’ to be built in Rafah The Jewish state, they suggest, is now echoing the crimes once committed against its own people. Israel, the inheritor of Holocaust memory, has become a Nazi regime. July 25, 2025
Popularity surges for grueling pre-army preparatory academies for elite units Over the past eight years mechinot participation has almost doubled and today over 4,000 students attend dozens of pre-army academies across Israel. July 24, 2025
Famous individuals who served in the IDF Lior Raz, co-creator and star of the Israeli action drama Fauda, served in the elite undercover unit Duvdevan. July 24, 2025
‘I saw a yellow color’: Volunteer uncovers 2,000-year-old Galilee treasure The discovery was made by a volunteer working with the ongoing excavation team, which has been uncovering and restoring the ancient city of Susita — also known by its Greek name, Hippos — for the past 26 years. July 24, 2025
Lufthansa group breaks European airline freeze on Israel Round-trip tickets from Frankfurt to Tel Aviv through Lufthansa start around €800 with peak summer demand pushing most fares above €1,200. July 24, 2025
What are Hamas’ demands for a truce and hostage deal? Mediators are frustrated by Hamas's delays as the group adds more conditions to a ceasefire deal. July 24, 2025
Wannabe Netanyahu assassin is left-wing, anti-gov’t activist A terminally ill left-wing activist from Tel Aviv allegedly planned to kill Netanyahu and take him 'to the grave' with her. July 24, 2025
US Ambassador Huckabee: ‘Israel must have scholars’ along with soldiers The meeting between Lando and Huckabee coincides with Israel’s coalition crisis after a court-mandated push to draft ultra-Orthodox men. July 23, 2025
Knesset Votes Overwhelmingly to Affirm Israeli Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The symbolic measure—approved 71–13—declared Israel's ownership over Judea and Samaria July 23, 2025
IDF sniper drones eliminate terrorists without endangering soldiers Autonomously they can travel silently through alleys or rooms, scanning for targets using AI-assisted targeting. July 23, 2025
New Israeli underground radar – gamechanger for Gaza The new tech enables combat engineers to map subterranean threats without physically entering the area. July 23, 2025
Grassroots Israeli Druze initiative mobilizes lifesaving relief for Syrian brethren The grassroots effort is collecting food, water, blankets, medical supplies, and more. July 23, 2025
Newly crowned Miss Israel Melanie Shiraz discusses prep for Miss Universe Pageant, not being bothered by ‘haters’ Shiraz was born in Israel but moved with her family to the US when she was young. She remained in the States until she finished her studies at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2020, before returning to Israel. July 23, 2025
Sa’ar: Israel backs Ukraine, urges global action on Iran Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar arrived in Ukraine on Wednesday for a show of solidarity, condemning Russia’s 'brutal' war. July 23, 2025
Elderly woman arrested for plotting to murder Netanyahu The Shin Bet has uncovered a suspected assassination plot against Netanyahu involving a woman in her 70s. July 23, 2025
62 Ministers and MKs demand Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb Most of the Security Cabinet has signed a formal appeal demanding the immediate return of a permanent Jewish presence to Joseph’s Tomb in Shechem. July 23, 2025
American Express dumps Israel amid surging tech layoffs Unfortunately, Amex Israel joins a growing list of international companies that have closed Israeli operations. July 23, 2025
Israeli Arab party linked to NGO funneling money to Hamas-run groups 'Aid 48' has been dissolved for transferring millions in goods and funds to terror groups in Judea, Samaria and Gaza. July 23, 2025
