Qatari leader admits fighting to improve their image in Israel The 'Qatargate' scandal began with allegations that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an anti-Egypt media campaign after receiving funds from Qatar. April 27, 2025
Qatari PM: Odds of forging Israel-Hamas deal ‘low’ The Israel Defense Forces is expected to increase pressure in the Strip in the 'coming days' if there is no progress in negotiations. April 27, 2025
Americans strongly support US-Israel ties, see Iran proxies as direct threat: Poll Fifty-seven percent of Americans agreed with the statement that 'Iran’s proxies in the Middle East, such as Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, pose a direct threat on the United States and our Western allies.' April 27, 2025
Wildfire traps 100 Israeli teens in Judean Desert The group of some 100 Orthodox teenagers is hiking in the area as part of a school trip. April 27, 2025
Israeli scientists find bacteria’s ‘switchboard’ — and a new way to stop infections By targeting the formation of these compartments, future treatments could prevent bacteria from switching into their virulent mode, stopping infections before they take hold. April 27, 2025
‘Madness’ – Likud condemns ‘severed Netanyahu heads’ protest Netanyahu's Likud party slams violent protest imagery as 'incitement to murder and behead' the prime minister. April 27, 2025
Arab-Israeli singer: ‘Come to my concert in Haifa, Palestine!’ Pop star Lina Makhoul, who previously asked Allah to protect Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reignites controversy by erasing Israel in her latest tour announcement. April 27, 2025
Israeli FM praises Paraguay decision to label Iran’s IRGC, proxies Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations Last year, Paraguay reopened its embassy in Jerusalem, making it the sixth nation — after the US, Guatemala, Honduras, Kosovo, and Papua New Guinea — to establish its embassy in the Israeli capital. April 26, 2025
Nova survivor became an ultra-Orthodox Jew: ‘No one but God could help me’ Nixon: 'I promised that if I came home to Dad and Mom, I would completely return to my roots.' April 25, 2025
Arab-Israelis visit UK to defend their country Yoseph Haddad has become one of the most articulate supporters of his country at home and abroad, where he makes the case for Israel to different constituencies, in Hebrew, Arabic, and English. April 25, 2025
Spain scraps purchase of Israeli bullets after internal pressure The Interior Ministry responded that it had been advised by the state attorney that breaking the contract would mean paying the full amount without receiving the shipment. April 25, 2025
Exposed: Jewish Agency funds group that blames Israel for Oct 7 attack, accuses Israel of ‘apartheid’ 'The Jewish Agency’s role is to act for the benefit of the citizens of Israel and the Jewish people, and not to transfer grants to entities that assist terrorists and security prisoners.' April 25, 2025
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 sites Several 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 Holocaust Mayor 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 Shabbat Rabbi 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 numbers Most 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 Vashem Before 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 blazes Firefighters 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 regimes Netanyahu: '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 Israel America'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 Miran Miran 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 Day This 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 Azerbaijan Israel 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 evacuate Towns 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 migration After 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 images Detailed 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 shelters A 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 capture A 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 sharks During 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 seminar After 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 Strip Israeli 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 intensifies While 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 farming The 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 units The 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 hospital Former 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 first Israel 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 talks The 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 border After 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 deal Netanyahu: '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 synagogue The 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 week The 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 posting He 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 people Noa 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 Israel Each 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: report Trump 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 Auschwitz She will be playing a 130-year-old violin that survived the Holocaust. April 16, 2025
Israeli fighter jet bombs area near Israeli community by mistake The 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 plans Hours 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 rubble 18 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 Israel Netanyahu 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 blessing Among 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
