Bombshell report: October 7th ‘hero’ who ‘saved hundreds’ lied for fame, fortuneProminent journalist says the October 7th rescue claims made by a farmer, who allegedly saved hundreds from Hamas gunfire, don't hold up under scrutiny. April 9, 2025
IDF, Defense Ministry to recognize civilian heroes of Oct. 7As part of the tribute, military personnel will be present at the funerals of these individuals, and their gravestones will be allowed to feature a special plaque with the national symbol. April 9, 2025
Dutch government tightens arms exports to IsraelThe Netherlands provides Israel with some items for the maintenance and upgrades of the U.S.-made F-35 fighter jet. April 9, 2025
Netanyahu shocked at court’s ruling over Shin Bet leader’s firingA statement from the Prime Minister's Office called the ruling 'puzzling,' because the justices admitted the premier has the authority to fire the head of the Shin Bet. April 9, 2025
Genuine pro-Palestinian demonstrations should call to ‘Free Gaza’ from Hamas, says Israel’s antisemitism envoy'Silence, impunity, and false moral equivalency are fueling and normalizing this tsunami of antisemitism,' Cotler-Wunsh warned. April 8, 2025
AI outperforms physicians in telemedicine, Israeli researchers sayFurthermore, only 2.8% of AI suggestions were rated as potentially harmful, while 4.6% of the physicians’ decisions fell into the same category. April 8, 2025
Israeli tech sector raises $3b in funding in Q1 of 2025While the number of active investors declined by 16% from the previous quarter, the investment total increased. April 8, 2025
Gaza proves why ‘land for peace’ is a failure – TrumpIsrael gave away Gaza in exchange for peace, but that 'didn't work out' too well, says Trump. April 8, 2025
In first, Ariel court rules city allowed to bar Palestinian workersBefore the current war, some 200,000 Palestinian workers were employed throughout the Jewish state, including 30,000 in Judea and Samaria. April 7, 2025
US tariffs threaten thousands of Israeli jobs, manufacturers, association warnsNetanyahu will be the first world leader to discuss the impending tariffs with Trump. April 7, 2025
‘We’re still finding bombs, Metula unsafe for civilians’ – Mayor'If the state can't provide us security, they should establish a military base here,' says frustrated Metula resident. April 7, 2025
‘Unreal’ – 18 months into war, Ashkelon targeted by Hamas rockets'After a year and a half of war in Gaza, rockets are still being fired at Ashkelon. This is unreal,' says resident of southern port city April 7, 2025
Passover tours across Syrian border sold outThe morning and afternoon family-oriented tours, which are subject to security considerations, will be accompanied by a military escort. April 6, 2025
British Airways resumes Israel flightsBA’s rival Virgin Atlantic has not yet resumed flights to Israel and is only due to restart service in October. April 6, 2025
Israel launches first agricultural shipments to AzerbaijanThe move could pave the way for similar opportunities in other countries along the route. April 6, 2025
Netanyahu departs for Washington as Trump’s tariffs, Iran tensions loomNetanyahu heading to the US from Hungary for his second meeting with President Donald Trump in two months, after the US slaps 17% tariff on the Jewish state. April 6, 2025
Israel targets alleged crime boss behind billion-shekel extortion empireAccording to the police, the group exerted control over tenders issued by the state, local authorities, and even private enterprises, with operations stretching from Nesher and Netanya to Rishon LeZion, Yarka, and beyond. April 6, 2025
Israel deports UK MPs, citing their anti-Israel agenda, hateAnti-Israel parliamentarians claimed to be traveling as part of official delegation, but the UK government did not confirm the trip in advance with Israeli authorities. April 6, 2025
Revelations of systematic rights violations of Israeli settlers spark outrage'We arrest these schmucks even without proof for several days,’ to interrogate them under harsh conditions, the senior man says, in a recording aired Saturday. April 6, 2025
WATCH: ‘Passover Cleaning’ at The Western WallEvery year before Passover, the notes placed in the cracks of the Kotel (the Western Wall) are carefully removed and buried with reverence. April 5, 2025
WATCH: Wild boars and piglets roam freely through Israeli cityA wild boar was spotted with her brood of piglets on a Haifa street. April 5, 2025
Danny Danon tells UN Security Council to ‘heed Gazans cry’ against HamasDanon criticized the council for focusing mainly on complaints against Israel rather than working to dismantle terrorist organizations. April 4, 2025
Israeli Foreign Minister says not ruling out diplomacy to stop Iran nuclear weaponIran denies seeking nuclear weapons, but the US and Europe are convinced otherwise. April 4, 2025
Israeli leaders scrambling to reduce U.S. tariffsIn a bid to mitigate the impact, Smotrich signed an order on Wednesday eliminating the last remaining Israeli tariffs on U.S. imports, valued at $11.3 million annually. April 4, 2025
Hungary defies ICC, welcomes Netanyahu with full military honorsOrban told Hungarian public broadcaster Kossuth Radio that the ICC decision was 'fundamentally wrong' and an 'outrageously brazen' political decision that would lead to 'the discrediting of international law.' April 3, 2025
Israel’s largest mall under fire for defying Shabbat lawWhile mall pledges to remain open on Saturdays, a Haredi boycott and labor investigation may force the complex to shutter its doors on the Sabbath. April 3, 2025
Familes of Nova victims enraged at IDF for still providing ‘no answers’'Senior officers in the army should go to jail,' says mother whose son was killed at the Nova Festival. April 3, 2025
Russian nun deported after accusing Israel of Oct. 7 conspiracyIsrael authorized the October 7th attacks in order to 'distract' the Israeli public from Netanyahu's criminal trial, the nun charged. April 3, 2025
Innovative Israeli AI tool helps scientists better understand cancerWhen used, the AI tool aggregates data from the body, including that of protein-on-protein interaction, as well as cell and gene data. April 2, 2025
‘Fake news,’ Netanyahu says of reports his office asked Trump to sanction protestersFar-left newspaper noted that it was unclear 'at what level within the White House this idea has so far been discussed.' April 2, 2025
Israel’s interior minister sees off departing Gazans at Eilat airportA survey published in the British Telegraph last month revealed that 52% of Palestinians from Gaza, or over 1.1 million people, would leave the Strip either temporarily or permanently if given the opportunity. April 2, 2025
Israel cracking down on Arab land grabs in Judea & Samaria, ministers sayThere has been a 50% increase in demolitions of illegal Palestinian construction over the past year. April 2, 2025
What the anti-Hamas protests in Gaza mean for IsraelThe protests were the largest display of opposition to Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, massacre and mass abduction in southern Israel, which was widely celebrated by Palestinians. April 2, 2025
‘Bennett 2026’ – Ex-PM signals challenge to Netanyahu with new partyFormer Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett registers new party, hinting at return to politics next year amid polling showing his party winning the most seats. April 2, 2025
The war’s impact on Israeli children: 971 orphansThe National Council for Child Welfare found that 56 children were killed during the war, with the majority of them (36) slaughtered during the October 7th massacre. April 2, 2025
Ex-hostage: ‘Hamas enjoyed hearing us begging for food’'Hunger is a daily struggle because, beyond being hungry, you are also fighting for your life,' said Eliya Cohen. April 2, 2025
Israel cancels tariffs on US goods as Trump readies to announce reciprocal move'Beyond the economic advantages for Israel's economy and its citizens, this move will also help strengthen the alliance and deepen the ties between Israel and the United States.' April 1, 2025
Surprise audit before war warned of security gaps on Israel’s northern borderThe audit noted the extreme proximity of Hezbollah and Israeli positions. In one location on the Ramim Ridge, 'only about 30 meters separate a certain outpost from a Hezbollah stronghold.' April 1, 2025
Israel’s emergency system vulnerable to cyber attacks, state comptroller warnsIn 2023 alone, the emergency system recorded thousands of cyber alerts, with some incidents involving direct intrusion attempts. April 1, 2025
Israel’s sovereign wealth fund grows to $2 billion despite warThe Ministry of Finance attributed the fund’s strong 2024 performance partly to global market trends, including a surge in stock prices following Donald Trump’s U.S. presidential election victory. April 1, 2025
Israeli preschooler stumbles on 3,800-year-old artifact near Beit Shemesh3-year-old girl hiking with her family near Beit Shemesh in central Israel finds seal amulet dating back 3,800 years. April 1, 2025
Three MDA ambulances donated in memory of Dee familyOne of the ambulances, bearing the names of Rina and Maia Dee, will be stationed in Efrat, where the family lives, and the two other ambulances are set to be deployed to the cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, MDA said. April 1, 2025
Netanyahu nixes nomination of new security chief who criticized Trump’s policiesThe nomination drew the ire of US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a long-time supporter of Israel. April 1, 2025
Early Intervention: Israeli researchers find way to expose cancer, opening new treatment possibilitiesThis approach could make immunotherapy effective for patients whose tumors previously had too few mutations to respond to treatment. March 31, 2025
Netanyahu summoned for questioning as aides arrested'Qatargate' - Two officials in the Prime Minister's Office arrested in connection with alleged financial ties to the Qatari government, as Attorney General requests Netanyahu submit to questioning. March 31, 2025
Israel revokes social benefits for terrorists and their familiesUntil now, terrorists and their families could receive a long list of funds, including unemployment and disability insurance, study grants and child benefits. March 31, 2025
IDF to brief families on Nova festival massacre findingsIn total, 344 families who lost loved ones have been invited to attend, alongside relatives of hostages and those who have since been released. March 31, 2025
Ultra-Orthodox man arrested for spray painting swastikas on ambulancesResident of the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak arrested for allegedly spray painting swastikas onto a pair of ambulances during an emergency call. March 31, 2025
Who is Eli Sharvit, the new head of the Shin Bet?Surprise pick for Shin Bet chief once served as the Commander of the Navy, never worked at the intelligence agency. March 31, 2025
Israel establishes directorate to help Gaza residents emigrateThe directorate includes securing safe passage for individuals seeking to move to third countries, establishing designated crossings for pedestrians, and coordinating logistics for passage by land, sea, and air. March 30, 2025
Police seize rifles, ammo at home of leading anti-government activistThe activist claimed that one of the weapons seized at his home belonged to his brother, who was killed in the line of duty, while the second rifle, magazines, and ammunition were from his own army service. March 30, 2025
Netanyahu to meet Hungarian premier in BudapestHungary, which has aligned itself closely with Trump and Netanyahu on foreign policy, has emerged as one of Jerusalem’s strongest allies in Europe. March 30, 2025
Traces of Oct. 7 victim Manny Godard found in GazaGodard’s daughter, Bar, thanked the military for their efforts to recover her father’s remains, but reiterated her plea that recovery operations not come at the cost of further lives. March 30, 2025
Step towards annexation? Israel to link major settlement to Jerusalem with ‘Fabric of Life Road’Israeli security cabinet gives final approval for so-called 'Sovereignty Road' plan, which will bypass Palestinian towns on road linking major settlement to Jerusalem, with both advocates and critics saying move is needed to facilitate annexation. March 30, 2025
Israel considered recognizing Hamas ‘state’ in Gaza months before October 7th — reportReport shows depth of Hamas' deception, as Israeli military officials believed that terror group wanted long-term peace with the Jewish State. March 30, 2025
‘Sickening’ – Brother of hostage compares Netanyahu to Hamas'The government prefers dead hostages,' claims the brother of a kidnapped IDF soldier. March 30, 2025
Hamas releases second propaganda video of Israeli captive Elkana BohbotBohbot, an Israeli-Colombian dual national from Mevaseret Zion near Jerusalem, was kidnapped by terrorists from the Supernova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im. March 29, 2025
Israeli rescue team heading to Thailand after powerful quakeIt was the most powerful quake in Myanmar in more than a century, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). March 29, 2025
Former hostage Keith Siegel opens pancake house in Tel AvivHis signature recipe, which his daughter shared online while he was in captivity, was once a quiet family ritual. Now, it's a symbol of survival, hope and resilience. March 27, 2025
Ephraim Defrin takes over as chief IDF SpokespersonIn his farewell speech, Hagari emphasized that 'all parts of society need to get under the stretcher,' in an apparent political statement that referenced the ongoing debate regarding the ultra-Orthodox draft. March 27, 2025
