Gaza border communities surge 10% above pre-October 7 population The Tekuma Administration aims to double the region’s population to approximately 120,000 by 2033. October 8, 2026
Did the UK close its eastern Jerusalem ‘Palestinian’ consulate? Israel threatened to close the UK mission unless Britain revoked sanctions targeting Judea and Samaria. October 8, 2026
UAE abruptly cancels Israeli rescue flights, stranding passengers More than 7,400 Israelis have returned home from the UAE since the Flydubai attempted terror attack. October 8, 2026
Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7 massacre with nationwide memorials, vigils and protests About 400 locations across Israel hosted events organized by municipalities, schools and organizations. October 7, 2026
‘I’m here, I’m alive—and it’s the most important thing in the world,’ former Hamas hostage tells JNS After his rescue from Hamas captivity, Luis Har needed to get to know himself all over again and rebuild his life from scratch because everything had changed. October 7, 2026
Israeli missions around the world commemorate Oct. 7 with survivors, exhibitions and memorials Beyond the anniversary events, the commemoration has also taken more permanent forms. October 7, 2026
Oct. 7 remembered in Israel and beyond The Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday that it struck approximately 100,000 targets across multiple fronts over the three years since Oct. 7. October 7, 2026
American rapper moving to Tel Aviv, says Israel revived her creativity Rapper Azealia Banks announces move to Tel Aviv, says it is 'easier to create' in Israel because of the country's 'mature arts scene.' October 7, 2026
Almost 1 million Israelis sought mental health help after Oct. 7 One-quarter of Israelis who reached out to the psychological support hotline were children, teenagers or young adults. October 7, 2026
Former Nova security chief sues ex-Shin Bet head over alleged failure to warn before Oct. 7 massacre The lawsuit accuses Bar of negligence in his handling of intelligence received during the hours before the attack. October 6, 2026
Israeli archaeologists uncover year-round industry in the biblical Kingdom of Israel Tel Shikmona operated as a small fortified production center under the Kingdom of Israel and is considered the largest known Iron Age scarlet-production site in the Mediterranean. October 6, 2026
1,240 aircrew from countries without ties to Israel entered this year The disclosure has prompted a re-examination of how foreign aircrews are screened. October 6, 2026
Smotrich urges permanent Israeli sovereignty in Gaza, Lebanon Territorial losses would impose a lasting price for aggression and deter future wars, Smotrich said. October 6, 2026
Escalation ahead? US to bolster troops, military assets in Israel Israeli officials warn adversaries understand any new attack would trigger an aggressive response. October 6, 2026
Oct. 7 survivors, bereaved families to join live screening and discussion open to public Three years after October 7, survivors and bereaved families will come together for a live screening and Q&A, exploring how Israelis rebuilt their lives after tragedy. October 6, 2026
Israeli professor charged with planning mass terror attack Prosecutors say he scouted locations, wrote documents laying out his methods and justifications, and tried to recruit participants. October 5, 2026
Netanyahu: While Oct. 7 is ‘seared into us,’ three years on, Israel ‘stronger than ever’ Israeli President Isaac Herzog reflected on three years of bereavement, injury, displacement, and uncertainty since Oct. 7, while praising the strength and solidarity shown by Israeli society. October 5, 2026
IDF intel: 2/3 of Oct. 7 terrorists hunted down, eliminated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that terrorists responsible for the October 7 attack are 'living on borrowed time.' October 5, 2026
Slain hostage’s parents welcome newborn son from eggs frozen 25 years ago Three years after their son was abducted by Hamas terrorists, who later murdered him, the parents of Almog Sarusi celebrate a 'true miracle' after a new child born from long-frozen eggs via a surrogate. October 5, 2026
Israelis increasingly identify with the Middle East as favorable views of Europe decline The survey also found a significant gap between Israelis and Europeans over perceptions of Jewish safety. October 5, 2026
Closure in Judea, Samaria for Oct. 7 memorial The IDF is preparing to reinforce forces in various sectors and elevate readiness levels across all fronts, similar to measures taken in the past during holiday periods and sensitive security events. October 5, 2026
‘An entire nation bows its head and mourns’: Israel marks memorial day for Oct. 7 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled on Monday to attend back-to-back state memorial services on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl. October 5, 2026
Israeli children’s psychiatric visits soar 121% as war enters third year Medication use for attention and concentration disorders increased 25% nationwide. October 5, 2026
Transportation Ministry claims it is not responsible for screening foreign pilots The ministry’s security division similarly said it lacks both the intelligence capabilities to investigate foreigners and personnel stationed abroad. October 4, 2026
Israeli Transportation Ministry failed to vet foreign flight crews Israeli Transportation Minister Miri Regev stated that security agencies handle flight security and that her ministry did not receive the flight crew list. October 4, 2026
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns decision to disqualify Arab parties The proceedings concerning Balad chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh were dismissed after he announced earlier in the day that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the Knesset. October 4, 2026
Netanyahu invites Indian hero to Independence Day ceremony The prime minister said he hoped to welcome the captain to Israel under 'memorable and historic' circumstances. October 4, 2026
Baby in iconic October 7 photo finally returns home to kibbutz Kai’s parents say returning to Gaza-adjacent Kibbutz Nirim is a victory after the horrors of October 7. October 4, 2026
Israeli ambassador to US says son remains on life support as Netanyahu visits hospital The ambassador’s 30-year-old son was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem after suffering a severe head injury in the car-ramming attack near the Maccabim checkpoint. October 3, 2026
Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami intended to bring jet down inside Israel Israel is now checking whether al-Hammami was sent by someone else, and Netanyahu warned that 'whoever sent him will pay a heavy price.' October 3, 2026
‘Tell Trump that I love him,’ Israeli Flydubai hero tells Netanyahu Netanyahu said: 'You will light a torch of civilian heroism on Independence Day.' October 2, 2026
Oman stays silent on flydubai attack as Omanis doubt co-pilot was behind it Israel and Oman have no diplomatic relations, which has put the co-pilot's nationality at the center of the investigation into how he was cleared to fly a plane to Israel. October 2, 2026
At Sukkot Torah study event Netanyahu calls flydubai rescue ‘chain of miracles’ Netanyahu cited the biblical account of Jonathan, son of King Saul, whose initiative and courage against the Philistines helped turn the course of battle. October 2, 2026
Ambassador Huckabee visits Israel’s chief rabbis during Sukkot The parties discussed initiatives to advance meetings between major religious leaders worldwide with the goal of promoting tolerance and curbing expressions of hostility. October 2, 2026
‘Free Palestine’ propaganda found among Omani co-pilot’s belongings Israeli and other investigators are examining the co-pilot’s motives and whether additional parties were involved. October 2, 2026
Lapid declines Netanyahu’s Hoshana Rabbah Torah study invitation, criticizes short notice The Torah study was dedicated to the memories of fallen soldiers and victims of terror, the recovery of those injured and unity in Israel. October 2, 2026
Israeli heroes meet Netanyahu, reveal what hijacker asked them to do Their account followed Netanyahu’s comments Thursday that the co-pilot’s actions indicated he intended to bring down the aircraft in a suicide terror attack. October 1, 2026
Jewish music stars perform at United Hatzalah’s Sukkot concert United Hatzalah has approximately 10,000 volunteers in nearly 100 branches across Israel and says its responders have handled more than 8 million emergencies. October 1, 2026
El Al to launch rescue flights from Dubai amid Israel flight cancellations El Al said the aircraft flying from Tel Aviv to Dubai will operate without passengers. October 1, 2026
Herzog to recommend civilian heroism medal for four Israelis who subdued Flydubai attacker The civilian heroism medal, established by Herzog during the war, has previously honored Israelis who acted heroically on October 7 and in other emergencies. October 1, 2026
Israeli military rejects documentary’s claims of deliberate civilian targeting The IDF also accused the filmmakers of failing to conduct basic fact-checking and of omitting relevant context. October 1, 2026
Pressure on Iran could trigger attack against Israel: Ex-intel head Former Israeli intelligence chief Meir Ben-Shabbat warns Iran could attack Israel despite suffering major wartime losses. October 1, 2026
Iceland threatens to boycott Eurovision 2027 if Israel competes Iceland joins Ireland in announcing plans to skip Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion in the contest. October 1, 2026
Oct. 7 bereaved mother gets call from daughter aboard flight nearly hijacked Her daughter, traveling alone, held another passenger’s hand and prayed as the aircraft lost altitude. September 30, 2026
Israeli passenger says Flydubai pilots aboard aircraft ‘froze’ as he fought attacker The passenger gave his account during several hours of WhatsApp correspondence Wednesday while in Saudi Arabia. September 30, 2026
Ancient Acre fortress comes alive in a new sound and light show The nearly $5 million project inaugurated this summer with funding by the Israeli Tourism Ministry and the Acre Municipality in a bid to draw visitors back to the city. September 30, 2026
Israelis rescued from northern Ethiopia after 3 days Their rescue was made possible through coordinated action by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and the Foreign Ministry. September 30, 2026
Defense Minister Katz calls flydubai incident ‘Jihadist terror attack’ 'The serious incident on the FlyDubai plane was an attempted jihadist terror attack, which was thwarted only thanks to the heroism of several Israeli passengers,' Katz said. September 30, 2026
Flydubai passengers: ‘We were sure it was the end … only the Israelis intervened’ A passenger recounted subduing the Omani co-pilot: 'We jumped forcefully on the pilot and tied him up with headphones.' September 30, 2026
‘It’s hard to explain how heroic they were’: Passengers praise Israeli heroism on Flydubai flight 'It felt like, that’s it. It’s over. September 11 is happening again,' he said. September 30, 2026
Iran: Israel’s ‘days are numbered,’ UAE ties are ‘dangerous’ An Iranian lawmaker insinuated that the U.S. and Israel would not be able to defend Middle Eastern countries from Tehran's wrath. September 30, 2026
Israel denies Law of Return rights to Jewish anti-Israel activists Israel has withdrawn aliyah approval from two Jewish anti-Israel activists amid a broader crackdown on foreign activists operating in Judea and Samaria. September 29, 2026
Netanyahu sues Israeli media groups for alleging prior knowledge of Oct 7 Netanyahu describes the allegations as “two blood libels" and maintains that the reported contacts never occurred. September 29, 2026
Israel election panel clears three parties after barring Arab list Israel’s Central Election Committee has banned Arab parties several times in the past, including in 1984, 2009, and 2022. September 29, 2026
Jewish man carrying the Four Species of Sukkot arrested on Temple Mount The Honenu legal aid organization accused police of intimidating Jewish worshippers seeking to observe the holiday on the Temple Mount. September 29, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers preparing to topple Netanyahu after election- report Hasidic leaders angered over failure of government to pass new draft law for yeshiva students are reportedly prepared to help facilitate establishment of minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot in order to unseat Netanyahu. September 29, 2026
Israeli student team covers nearly 800 kilometers in European solar car race The team is now preparing for a substantially longer test: the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Australia, scheduled for August 2027. September 29, 2026
Human shield: Hamas exploits child for Gaza weapons trafficking Israeli forces released drone footage showing a child carrying a gun, who was being guided by a Hamas operative. September 29, 2026
Netanyahu blames Arab countries, left-wing parties for ‘blood libel’ Over Oct. 7 Israeli media reports had claimed an Egyptian intelligence minister contacted Israel to warn that Hamas was planning a 'terrible operation.' September 29, 2026
Three Israeli carriers to fly to Morocco this fall Royal Air Maroc has not announced a resumption of service to Tel Aviv after suspending flights following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack on Israel. September 28, 2026
