Israel in political uproar after court blocks dismissal of top security official Though Bar had already announced his resignation and the government withdrew its decision to fire him, the court ruled that the matter was of public importance that it warranted a binding legal interpretation. May 22, 2025
Israel to ‘quickly’ strike Iran if nuclear deal talks fail: report With talks faltering, Israeli officials doubt a deal with Iran is still possible. May 22, 2025
Will Israeli prosecutors ever charge Oct. 7th terrorists? A proposed law would allow sweeping tribunal powers to expedite justice for Hamas atrocities. May 22, 2025
IDF probes warning shots fired during foreign officials’ visit to Jenin According to Qatar’s Al Jazeera outlet, the delegation visiting Jenin included more than 25 diplomats from European and Arab nations. May 21, 2025
Less than 1/3 of Israelis back entry of aid to Gaza New poll finds Israeli Left sharply divided over former IDF deputy chief's accusations against the Israeli army as well as the entry of aid to Gaza - while a majority of Israelis strongly oppose both. May 21, 2025
EU to review agreement with Israel over Gaza concerns EU sanctions on Israeli settlers in Judea and Samaria have also been prepared, but have so far been blocked by one member state, with many claiming it to be Hungary. May 21, 2025
Two thirds of young adults reluctant to return home to northern Israel, survey finds Although Jerusalem has withdrawn most of its ground forces since the war ended, it still controls five strategic positions in Southern Lebanon. May 21, 2025
Senior Israeli negotiators recalled from Qatar, PMO announces The Israeli negotiating team in Doha had been working to exhaust every opportunity to reach an agreement, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Sunday, adding that talks were being held under multiple frameworks. May 21, 2025
Second Temple-era golden relic discovered in Jerusalem Archaeologists say 2,300-year-old golden ring discovered in the City of David in Jerusalem likely was a coming-of-age gift to a young member of a wealthy Jerusalem family. May 21, 2025
Yarden Bibas met slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in captivity The now-freed hostage asked Sinwar to keep him and his friend together — only for them to be separated weeks later. May 21, 2025
Ex-PM says Israel almost ‘committing war crimes’ in Gaza In a scathing BBC interview, former prime minister Ehud Olmert calls Israel’s military actions in Gaza 'obnoxious,' 'outrageous,' and lacking any clear purpose. May 21, 2025
Israeli gov’t committee advances bill to designate Qatar ‘terror-supporting state’ Qatar, which has hosted Hamas’s leadership and has provided the organization with hundreds of millions of dollars, played a role in mediating the freedom of some hostages held by the terror group. May 20, 2025
2 Israeli men accused of spying on Defense Minister on Iran’s behalf Authorities say two Israeli Jewish men in their 20s were arrested after they gathered intelligence on behalf of Iranian agents in the home town of Israel's defense minister. May 20, 2025
Argentine president to press for Hamas hostage release during Israel visit Discussions are also expected to include the launch of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires. May 20, 2025
Smotrich gets 22 settlements legalized in exchange for agreeing to Gaza aid – report Both the prime minister’s and finance minister’s offices deny any connection between the two events. May 20, 2025
Far-left Israeli leader accuses IDF of mass murder of Gaza children Former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff and head of The Democrats party Yair Golan sparks firestorm after publicly accusing the Israeli military of targeting Gaza civilians and killing babies for sport. May 20, 2025
‘You are stupid’: Girlfriend of Netanyahu’s son was ousted from Shin Bet because of romance 'Is this your taste in men?' Former Shin Bet employee details harassment over dating Avner Netanyahu, the premier's younger son. May 20, 2025
Ryanair may permanently end Israel service over Houthi attacks After repeated suspensions since the October 7th massacres, Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair hints at a permanent exit from Israeli airspace. May 20, 2025
US ambassador to Israel: Iran has not kept its word for 46 years The U.S. ambassador also rejected reports of any rifts between Israel and the United States over ongoing negotiations and stressed that the two countries were not just friends and allies but unique partners. May 19, 2025
Israeli-born rookie Robert Shwartzman takes Indy 500 pole Raised in Saint Petersburg, Russia, he previously raced under a Russian license but now competes under the Israeli flag. May 19, 2025
Samaria Council head moves office near Arab village in response to terror attack The regional leader invited the Israeli public to join him at his office for the afternoon and evening prayers, 'along with Torah lessons and meetings with rabbis and public figures.' May 19, 2025
Palestinian man accused of murdering Israeli girlfriend as she was giving birth, torched bodies Israeli police arrest Palestinian man after he allegedly murdered his Israeli Arab girlfriend while she was giving birth to his child, torched their bodies, and then sold her car. May 19, 2025
Netanyahu approves Gaza aid following intense US pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says aid will reach only Gazan civilians in need, not Hamas. May 19, 2025
Palestinian who spat on IDF officer surrenders in PA territory A Palestinian man who spat on a female IDF officer on a bus has surrendered after shocking footage went viral. May 19, 2025
Teen working for Iran filmed hospital where former Israeli prime minister was recovering The health scare came just weeks after Bennett, 53, signaled a possible return to politics. May 18, 2025
Secret Mossad op recovers 2,500 items belonging to legendary spy Eli Cohen The recovered archive includes over 2,500 documents, photographs, and personal items—most of them never seen before. May 18, 2025
Study reveals how Israel’s diverse communities differ in coping with war trauma While all groups displayed strong personal, family, and community resilience, psychological distress levels varied sharply. May 18, 2025
Israel’s Yuval Raphael scores 2nd at Eurovision, despite backlash Though the juries largely snubbed her, Nova survivor Yuval Raphael’s fans across Europe lifted her to Eurovision’s runner-up spot. May 18, 2025
WATCH: Nova survivor Yuval Raphael advances in Eurovision semi-finals with song ‘New Day Will Rise’ Nova survivor and Israeli musical sensation Yuval Raphael advances in the Eurovision second semi-final with the song "New Day Will Rise." May 16, 2025
WATCH: Thousands celebrate Lag B’Omer in Meron Thousands of Jews flock to the gravesite of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a 2nd-century sage, in Meron on the anniversary of his death. May 15, 2025
A new era? Israel holding diplomatic talks with Syria – report Noting Washington's diplomatic progress in the region, Israel began rethinking its position regarding the new Syrian regime, reports indicate. May 15, 2025
Ultra-orthodox investors join Steve Witkoff in $245 million Beit Shemesh real estate deal The area is situated between old Beit Shemesh to the north and the new neighborhoods to the south, and it is ripe for development. May 15, 2025
German president visits Kibbutz Be’eri with Herzog The emotionally charged visit to the hard-hit agricultural kibbutz near the Gaza border coincided with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel. May 15, 2025
Israel achieves record-breaking battlefield evacuation times in Gaza war Wounded soldiers in Gaza are now being evacuated to hospitals in an average of just 51 minutes by helicopter and 61 minutes by ground — down from a 90-minute average during the 2014 war. May 15, 2025
UN to discuss returning hostages’ bodies for first time since Oct. 7 'Israel is demanding something basic, moral, human—to return our boys and girls home,' said Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon. May 15, 2025
Hero police officer haunted by Oct. 7 commits suicide After saving his town from Hamas gunmen, Sgt. Igor Pibenev succumbed to the trauma he carried home. May 15, 2025
Israeli startup trains dogs to sniff out cancer in groundbreaking early detection method The new method is suitable for regular check-ups, especially for individuals at higher risk of cancer, without the discomfort or cost of invasive procedures like biopsies or colonoscopies. May 14, 2025
Details emerge of Edan Alexander’s torments in Hamas captivity At the start of his captivity, he was severely tortured and beaten. Some of his wounds from that period are still visible. May 14, 2025
Netanyahu, Witkoff discuss ongoing hostage talks Despite months of stalled efforts, U.S. officials believe renewed momentum may be possible following recent developments on the ground and increased international pressure. May 14, 2025
Mother of freed hostage under fire for thanking Trump but not Netanyahu Father of hostage still held in Gaza blasts mother of Edan Alexander for thanking US and hostage activist group, while apparently snubbed Israeli leaders. May 14, 2025
Archaeological discovery hints at African Christian community in ancient Israel Discovery in southern Israel suggests that a diverse Christian community, likely at least partially African, existed in the Negev 1,500 years ago. May 14, 2025
Israel’s tourism revenue plunged $6.5 billion in 2024 Despite signs of recovery, Israel’s tourism sector faces a long road back from losses caused by war, travel warnings, and flight cancellations. May 14, 2025
Houthi, Islamic Jihad attacks trigger sirens throughout Israel Sirens blared across Israel on Tuesday evening as a missile from Yemen and rockets from Gaza forced millions into shelters. May 14, 2025
Israel files second appeal to ICC against arrest warrants Israel also maintains that the ICC does not have jurisdiction over it, since it is not part of the Rome Statute, the international treaty that gives the court its mandate. May 13, 2025
Netanyahu to wounded reservists: ‘We’re going all in’ Netanyahu addressed the issue of civilian displacement, arguing that Israel 'had established an administrative body to facilitate the evacuation of civilians from Gaza.' May 13, 2025
Israeli archaeologists resume excavations at ancient capital of biblical kingdom The resumption of work in Sebastia reflects the Israeli government’s desire to intensify archaeological activity in Judea and Samaria, where research is complicated by the territories’ controversial international status. May 13, 2025
PTSD symptoms tripled among Israeli soldiers since Hamas war, study finds That research revealed that individuals between 18-30 were particularly affected due to their high rate of military service, personal losses, and displacement from their homes. May 13, 2025
Israel will not ‘commit suicide’ for ties with Saudis, says Israeli minister Last month, Trump said that the Saudis could join the four Arab nations that signed the Abraham Accords with Jerusalem during his first term. May 13, 2025
Syrian woman: ‘Israeli doctors saved my granddaughter’s life’ Shot in the head during sectarian violence, a 6-year-old Syrian girl is now smiling again, thanks to Israeli care. May 13, 2025
Israel deports anti-Israel British activist "The games are over," declares Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, after a pro-BDS, anti-Israel activist was deported following her arrest in Judea. May 13, 2025
ICC arrest warrants aimed to ‘turn the West’ against Israel: report The ICC’s Karim Khan allegedly admitted to a Western diplomat that the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant were politically motivated. May 13, 2025
IDF to launch ‘never before seen’ Gaza offensive: Netanyahu Netanyahu threatens Hamas, warns that the Israeli military is preparing to unleash a wave of operations 'unlike anything seen before.' May 13, 2025
Mother of hostage Edan Alexander says son’s release ‘only the first step’ Upon news that Alexander would be freed, families of hostages remaining in Gaza expressed the urgency for a renewed deal that would bring the rest of the captives home. May 12, 2025
Edan Alexander released from Hamas captivity, returns to Israel Alexander’s parents confirmed that he may travel to Qatar for a meeting with Trump, who is scheduled to visit the Gulf nation this week as part of a Middle East tour. May 12, 2025
Trump nominee to combat antisemitism says hostage release is ‘small step’ toward broader goal 'It’s significant that, for the first time, hostages are being returned quietly, without fanfare, without being paraded in front of the world,' May 12, 2025
Netanyahu meets Witkoff, Huckabee; thanks Trump for Alexander’s release The Hamas terrorist group announced on Sunday night that it would release Alexander, 21, as part of efforts to achieve a ceasefire. May 12, 2025
Israel launches $1.4B National Food Security Plan for 2050 amid growing threats The plan's four strategic pillars are promoting healthy and sustainable diets, ensuring continuous food availability, strengthening production and import capacity, and building long-term resilience. May 12, 2025
Israel’s firefighters may fall short amid wildfire threats, top officials warn Rehabilitation costs for burned forests are expected to reach millions of shekels over the coming decades, with estimates of a 20-year recovery period for damaged areas, assuming no additional fires occur in the same locations. May 12, 2025
Supreme Court chief justice blasts Israeli electoral democracy The idea that 'the majority decides,' said Justice Yitzchak Amit, 'is fourth-grade democracy.' May 12, 2025
Israeli Cabinet votes to stop Palestinian takeover of Judea and Samaria Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the government’s latest decision was part of his 'normalization and de facto sovereignty revolution.' May 12, 2025
