Israeli official: We’re not downplaying pope’s death'The issues we had with the late pope, of blessed memory, we are not going to air out after his passing.' April 24, 2025
Boycotting the Bible: Israeli archaeologists punished for uncovering biblical sitesSeveral Israeli archaeologists confirmed that these journals routinely reject research conducted in Judea and Samaria — policies that align with the broader anti-Israel BDS movement. April 24, 2025
Israeli mayor compares IDF war on Hamas to the HolocaustMayor of affluent central Israeli city uses Holocaust Remembrance Day address to castigate the Netanyahu government and accuse the Israeli military of atrocities in the Gaza Strip. April 24, 2025
‘Heads held high’: Israeli students forfeit robotics final for ShabbatRabbi Yigal Lahav, head of AMIT’s religious public school network, praised the students’ dedication both to their faith and to their work. April 24, 2025
Female warriors step into IDF combat roles in record numbersMost impressive was the Artillery Corps, recording an overwhelming 142% of expected female conscripts. April 24, 2025
130 Gazans leave for Europe, South America'We are working with all means to implement the U.S. president’s vision, and we will allow any Gaza resident who wants to move to a third state to do so.' April 24, 2025
Survivor lights torch, prays for hostages at Yad VashemBefore kindling the flame, Fartouk offered a heartfelt prayer: 'May all the hostages come home soon. Amen.' April 24, 2025
Wife of Israeli man killed by shark: ‘He only wanted to film them’The widow of a man killed in a rare shark attack defends him against online speculation, saying he entered the sea to film — not provoke — the animals. April 24, 2025
Hundreds of firefighters still battling Jerusalem-area blazesFirefighters scramble to contain massive blazes outside Jerusalem, fueled by record heat and high winds. April 24, 2025
Netanyahu: The lesson of the Holocaust is to fight fanatical regimesNetanyahu: 'We are relentlessly dismantling the forces of evil. We will never forget the atrocities our enemies have committed against us.' April 23, 2025
Radio Host Sid Rosenberg’s Microphone Becomes a Megaphone for IsraelAmerica's #1 radio host doesn’t live in Israel—but every time he goes on air from the Jewish homeland, he brings Israel into the hearts of those who wish they could be here. April 23, 2025
Hamas releases propaganda video of Israeli hostage Omri MiranMiran in the video says he 'deeply' misses his wife and daughters and amplifies Hamas’s messaging that blames the lack of a hostage deal on the Israeli government. April 23, 2025
Mossad agents, heroes to light torches on Independence DayThis year’s ceremony, under the theme 'Bridges of Hope,' will recognize acts of courage, unity, and determination in the face of ongoing national hardship. April 23, 2025
Amid regional tensions, Netanyahu to visit AzerbaijanIsrael and Azerbaijan maintain strategic ties, including the supply of oil and its derivatives to Israel—a flow that continued uninterrupted through Turkey even during wartime. April 23, 2025
Massive blazes in central Israel force residents to evacuateTowns outside of the city of Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, evacuated as fires rage out of control in central Israel, aided by strong winds and scorching heat. April 23, 2025
Netanyahu facing demands to control all of Gaza, facilitate mass migrationAfter stormy security cabinet meeting, senior Israeli minister demands Prime Minister Netanyahu impose full IDF control over the Gaza Strip, establish temporarily military government, and work to implement Trump's mass resettlement plan. April 23, 2025
Israeli nuclear reactor, secret bases revealed by publicly-available satellite imagesDetailed pictures of sites such as Israel’s only nuclear reactor and classified military bases can be bought legally from several companies. April 23, 2025
Overnight Houthi missile sends 1 million Israelis to bomb sheltersA Houthi ballistic missile launched from Yemen triggered air raid sirens across northern Israel overnight, forcing residents of the region into bomb shelters for the first time in months. April 23, 2025
Wild camel sparks chaos in central Israel city, evades captureA runaway camel turned heads in central Israel, casually strolling past stunned pedestrians and baffled vets. April 23, 2025
Remains discovered in search for missing diver feared killed by sharksDuring the afternoon, divers located what authorities described as 'remains and artifacts' on the southern part of Hadera beach. April 22, 2025
IDF is ‘decisive answer to horrors of Holocaust,’ says chief of staff at Yom Hashoah seminarAfter the meeting, participants toured Yad Vashem and visited the 'Book of Names' exhibit, which focused on the value of hope as a source of resilience during and after the Holocaust. April 22, 2025
Smotrich: IDF needs to intensify Gaza offensive, conquer the StripIsraeli official slams Israel's Gaza strategy, warns government has 'no right' to lead without full conquest of the Strip. April 22, 2025
‘Risk of violence’: Israelis abroad warned to take precautions during Palestinian ‘Day of ‘Rage’The directives include avoiding displays of Israeli flags and symbols, complying with local security instructions, and avoiding areas where rallies are held. April 21, 2025
Bloody shark attack at Hadera beach, search for missing diver intensifiesWhile these sharks typically feed on small fish and are not considered a threat to humans, experts caution that they can become disoriented and bite if provoked or confused. April 21, 2025
Israeli researchers harness warm winters to transform cherry farmingThe experimental work involves growing cherry trees in large containers with tightly controlled root temperatures, which allows researchers to simulate different seasonal conditions. April 21, 2025
IDF imposes safety curfew across all military unitsThe IDF has suspended routine and non-essential activities during the curfew to focus on safety inspections, operational reviews, and targeted training. April 21, 2025
‘We’re waiting for you’ – Captives’ relatives gather at Gaza border‘My soul is with you in the tunnel’ - Families of remaining hostages held in Gaza gather at the border near scene of October 7th massacre to mark 562 days in captivity, urging the government to reach a deal and calling out to the hostages in the Strip. April 20, 2025
Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett rushed to hospitalFormer Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who has been rumored to be eyeing possible return to politics and run for the premiership, has been hospitalized after feeling unwell. April 20, 2025
Israel finally charges Oct. 7th terrorists, fearing US will do so firstIsrael moves forward with terror indictments to avoid being 'embarrassed' by the U.S. filing charges first. April 20, 2025
American-Israeli hostage’s dad calls for direct U.S.-Hamas talksThe father of kidnapped IDF soldier Edan Alexander asks Washington to engage directly with Hamas to save his son. April 20, 2025
‘A huge loss’ – IDF soldier killed in Gaza ambush near borderAfter weeks of relative quiet, an IDF tracker was killed by Hamas terrorists during a rescue operation in Gaza. April 20, 2025
Netanyahu issues special statement on hostage dealNetanyahu: 'I'm fully committed to bringing our hostages home, but not by surrendering to Hamas' terms.' April 19, 2025
Two teenage ISIS members indicted for planning terror attack on Lod synagogueThe teens planned to stab the security guard with a poisoned knife, steal his weapon, and shoot congregants with his rifle. April 18, 2025
Jewish visits to Temple Mount hit new high during holiday weekThe Temple Mount, where the First and Second Jewish Temples were built, is the holiest site in Judaism. April 17, 2025
Huckabee arrives in Israel to take up ambassadorial postingHe will present his credentials to Israel President Isaac Herzog on Monday at an official ceremony in Jerusalem. April 17, 2025
Freed Israeli hostage listed in TIME’s top 100 most influential peopleNoa Argamani was named as one of the most influential people of 2025 for her efforts globally to raise awareness of the plight of the remaining captives. April 17, 2025
Dyeing for royalty: Ancient tools reveal economic power behind biblical IsraelEach basin, reconstructed from fragments, stood about a meter high, held approximately 350 liters, and had a diameter of 60-80 centimeters –large enough to submerge full wool fleeces. April 17, 2025
Trump says no to joint US-Israeli strike on Iran, prefers deal: reportTrump reportedly shut down Netanyahu’s push for a strike on Iran's nuclear sites, opting instead for diplomacy over military action. April 17, 2025
Released Hostage Agam Berger to give violin performance at AuschwitzShe will be playing a 130-year-old violin that survived the Holocaust. April 16, 2025
Israeli fighter jet bombs area near Israeli community by mistakeThe IDF explained that the incident was the result of a 'technical malfunction' that occurred while the fighter jet was attempting an airstrike within Gaza. April 16, 2025
Report: Shin Bet staffer leaked hostage rescue plansHours before the operation was launched in June, security officials saw details about it on a Telegram group chat. April 16, 2025
IDF rescues ‘Billy’ – dog of murdered hostage found in Gaza rubble18 months after the October 7th massacre, an IDF soldier discovered a missing family dog in the rubble of Gaza. April 16, 2025
Netanyahu’s response to Khamenei’s threats to destroy IsraelNetanyahu on Khameini: "The most brazen thing about this is that he issues this (threat) while he's negotiating - supposedly negotiating - peace with the United States." April 15, 2025
Former hostages gather at Western Wall for priestly blessingAmong those attending was former hostage Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Feb. 22 after 505 days. April 15, 2025
‘Don’t reward Palestinian terror with state, Netanyahu tells Macron after son wrote ‘screw you’ Netanyahu slams French push for Palestinian statehood as a 'prize for murderers.' April 15, 2025
Maldives ban Israeli tourists ‘in solidarity with Palestine’The Maldives has shut its doors to Israeli passport holders, citing solidarity with Palestinians and accusing the Jewish State of genocide. April 15, 2025
Netanyahu slams Shin Bet as ‘Deep State militia’Netanyahu reiterates 'Deep State' accusations against the Shin Bet following, arrest of agent who leaked intel on a secret political investigation. April 15, 2025
‘No respect for Judaism’ — Disgusting pita protest sparks backlash for ‘desecrating Passover’Minister condemns demonstration as a 'provocation that wastes food, desecrates the sanctity of Passover, and does not inspire any solidarity.' April 15, 2025
‘Deep state’ probe? Shin Bet whistleblower under investigationA Shin Bet agent who exposed secret probes into alleged right-wing extremism within Israel's police is now under criminal investigation himself. April 15, 2025
First day of Passover saw 43% rise in Jewish visits to Temple Mount'The policy is to allow free worship for Jews everywhere, including on the Temple Mount,' says spokesman for National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. April 15, 2025
Jerusalem in talks with Trump officials on tariffs, White House adviser confirmsTrump has described the tariff rates as 'reciprocal' despite Jerusalem’s free trade agreement with the United States. April 14, 2025
Houthi missile targets central Israel on Passover, none injuredSirens wailed in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities throughout central Israel at 6:15 p.m. April 14, 2025
Yair Netanyahu to Macron: ‘Screw you’ over ‘Palestine’ recognitionPrime Minister Netanyahu vehemently opposes recognition of 'Palestine,' a state that does not exist according to international law. April 13, 2025
Plane carrying 2 freed hostages collides at DC airport; no reported injuriesThe Siegels were in Washington to appeal to the US government on behalf of the 59 hostages still in Gaza. April 11, 2025
Israeli discoveries in quantum physics make medicine more efficientScientists have now found that the electrons in tiny magnetic properties of atoms that store information, can now keep spinning by applying low magnetic fields. April 11, 2025
Israel Air Force retirees and reservists dismissed from service after publishing political statementNetanyahu backed the decision, calling the letter an implicit refusal to serve and an attempt to ‘break Israeli society from within’. April 10, 2025
Ben-Gvir to visit US in first ‘political-diplomatic’ trip since taking officeThe reported U.S. government invite would represent a 180-degree shift in Washington’s approach to Ben-Gvir. April 10, 2025
Mike Huckabee confirmed as new US ambassador to IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Huckabee's confirmation, calling it 'a great day for the Israeli-American alliance.' April 10, 2025
Hamas calls UK terror label unjust, claims no murder of civiliansA senior Hamas official told a UK court that the group stands for democracy and dialogue — not terrorism — despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. April 10, 2025
Israeli military plane crashes in LebanonIsrael's military has announced there are no security concerns or information leaks. April 9, 2025
