‘A completely reciprocal partnership’This synergy is a powerful force multiplier that leverages shared intellectual and intelligence capital, allowing Israel to serve as a primary regional power center safeguarding American interests. June 11, 2026
Analyst: Iran now thinking like Israel after Oct. 7Tehran is increasingly testing regional boundaries following months of conflict, expert argues. June 10, 2026
Netanyahu says Israel will exercise self-defense rights ‘whenever necessary’The prime minister said the latest exchange of fire stemmed from attempts by Iran and Hezbollah to establish what he called an unacceptable new reality. June 8, 2026
‘A huge miracle’: Chabad family survives rocket strike on Samaria home'It was a very big miracle. If it had caught us in bed [moments earlier] or a minute before, it would have ended completely differently,' the homeowner said. June 8, 2026
‘Israel and Iran want an immediate ceasefire,’ Trump claimsTrump insisted a broader U.S.-Iran agreement remains within reach, despite escalating violence. June 8, 2026
Israel’s largest airport remains open despite Iranian missile attacksIsraeli air authorities mull limiting air travel as tensions heat up with Iran and Hezbollah. June 8, 2026
Ben Gurion Airport still open as officials demand to limit passenger crowdsDiscussions are underway regarding a Home Front Command directive to restrict the maximum number of people permitted inside the airport terminal to 2,500 at any given time. June 8, 2026
WATCH: Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport evacuated during missile attackDespite several Iranian and Houthi missile barrages targeting Israel, Ben Gurion Airport is operating normally, though some aircraft were evacuated mid-boarding as sirens sounded. June 8, 2026
Bank of Israel buys $801 million in foreign exchange amid shekel volatilityAt the end of May, Israel’s foreign exchange reserves reached a record $238.681 billion, an increase of about $2.95 billion from April. June 7, 2026
Israel, US open talks on post-2028 defense pactThe U.S. delegation is headed by State Department Counselor Daniel Haller and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. June 7, 2026
Despite ‘ceasefire,’ 2 more IDF soldiers killed in Lebanon over weekendCapt. Shahar Gamla, 23, and Sgt. Ohad Yaari, 21, were killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon. June 7, 2026
Israel sees sharp rise in workplace AI use across sectorsAmong companies already using AI, the most common application by far is administrative and business processes—including strategic planning and recruitment—cited by about 63 percent of AI-using firms. June 5, 2026
IDF launches appreciation month for reservists and their familiesThe IDF will hold events across Israel as part of the campaign, starting on Sunday with an employment fair for reservists in the Jezreel Valley city of Afula. June 5, 2026
Capt. Eitan Shmuel Lamberg, 21, killed in Southern Lebanon combatLamberg is the fourth IDF fatality cleared for publication within the past week amid ongoing operations in southern Lebanon. June 5, 2026
Majority of Israelis back sovereignty in Judea and SamariaThe poll found that 59% of respondents support some form of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. June 4, 2026
First woman finishes training in elite Israeli special operations unit as roles expandThe program was described as equivalent in scope and intensity to the standard male training track, with limited adjustments based on individual requirements and operational standards. June 4, 2026
Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over US-brokered Hezbollah ceasefireMinister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir opposed the framework, warning it would restrict Israel’s operational flexibility. June 4, 2026
New Golani Brigade commander assumes post during ceremony in LebanonThe ceremony featured the 12th-century Crusader fortress that sits 2,330 feet above sea level. June 4, 2026
‘Polite antisemitism’ — EU sanctions right-wing Israeli NGOsIsrael's deputy Foreign Minister say new EU sanctions unfairly target right-wing nonprofits and political opponents. June 4, 2026
Family hopes skull fragments belong to son murdered on Oct. 7DNA testing may finally bring closure to the grieving Zini family, who have been searching for their slain son's head for more than two years. June 4, 2026
New Mossad chief thanks United Hatzalah volunteers who saved him on Oct. 7The emotional reunion took place during Gofman’s official inauguration as head of the Mossad. June 3, 2026
Israeli study points to new treatment strategy for prostate cancerThe findings also raise a clinical consideration regarding the use of steroid-based medications in advanced prostate cancer. June 3, 2026
Israelis feel more Jewish than ever but less responsible for diaspora communities, survey findsWhile nearly three-quarters of respondents said Israel bears responsibility toward Jewish communities overseas, far fewer supported translating that responsibility into financial commitments. June 3, 2026
The October 7 election: Israel goes to the pollsThis is Israel’s first election since the October 7, 2023, massacres, and substantively, the polls are set to be a referendum on the response to the events of that day. June 3, 2026
Israeli Christian leader, US Jewish pundit expose far-right effort to dismantle Judeo-Christian unityCarlson has regularly accused Israel of persecuting and even killing Christians, despite the fact that they enjoy freedom and equal opportunity in the Jewish state. June 3, 2026
Israeli government moves to deny entry to anti-Israel activist Linda SarsourIn her social media post complaining about the ban, Sarsour repeatedly referred to Israel as an 'apartheid regime' and accused the country of 'genocide' in social media posts. June 2, 2026
NGO urges Israeli authorities to protect Second Temple-era site in SamariaThe group alleged that the area has been converted into an agricultural plot through plowing, planting and fencing operations, while unauthorized structures have also been erected. June 2, 2026
Motorola Solutions to acquire Israeli counter-drone firm D-Fend for $1.5bAccording to D-Fend, annual revenue has grown by more than 50% in each of the past three years, and the company expects revenue to reach $185 million in 2026. June 2, 2026
12-year-old Israeli uncovers rare gemstone during excavationThe find was made at Korazim, an ancient Jewish village located a few kilometers north of the Sea of Galilee. June 2, 2026
Israel sets record $19.2b in defense exports in 2025Geographically, the largest percentage of sales, 36%, was with Europe, while Asia and the Pacific accounted for another 32%. June 2, 2026
Knesset advances dissolution bill as Israel moves toward early electionLawmakers vote unanimously to back bill dissolving the Knesset and potentially setting Israel up for early elections. June 2, 2026
In blow to online shoppers, Knesset lowers tax exemption limitKnesset votes to nix reform that granted shoppers tax exemption for online purchases up to $130, lowering the exemption to $75. June 2, 2026
Netanyahu: Downfall of Iranian ‘regime of terror’ inevitableIsrael Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said last week that the stability and future of the Iranian regime were 'shrouded in uncertainty' following the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaigns against it. June 2, 2026
Israel inaugurates new embassy in FijiSa’ar praised Fiji’s consistent support for Israel in international forums, including its intervention on Israel’s behalf at International Court of Justice hearings in The Hague. June 2, 2026
Hezbollah continues attacking Israel after ceasefire announcedTrump's declaration that Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting quickly unraveled as sirens sounded across northern Israel. June 2, 2026
‘What the f— are you doing?’ Trump reportedly slams NetanyahuAccording to U.S. officials, Trump erupted during a call with Netanyahu over Israeli military plans in Lebanon amid delicate negotiations with Iran. June 2, 2026
New maps target Israel’s military supply chainThe campaign calls on dockworkers to refuse work connected to suspect vessels and encourages activists to organize pickets. June 1, 2026
In first, Israeli doctors perform fetal surgery to save unborn baby’s lifePlacental tumors do not always interfere with pregnancy and in many cases develop slowly without requiring treatment. June 1, 2026
Ministry of Health presents expansion of mental health services and reveals Israeli suicide statisticsAt the beginning of 2026, there was a significant decrease in the number of suicide cases, which is characteristic during wartime, in light of the 'Lion’s Roar.' June 1, 2026
Israeli High Court clears way for Roman Gofman to become Mossad chiefThe 50-year-old Gofman was born in Belarus and moved to Israel with his family when he was 14. June 1, 2026
Hezbollah drones are a ‘game-changer’ for IDF, says defense expertDrone experts say IDF must change tactics in the face of increasing threat posed by terror group's explosive UAVs. June 1, 2026
Israeli commando killed, 3 others wounded in southern LebanonThe slain soldier had dreamed of serving in an elite IDF combat unit since his teens. June 1, 2026
MK warns Shin Bet of foreign interference in upcoming Knesset electionAn election period is a democratic vulnerability that hostile states and foreign elements may try to exploit, the Likud lawmaker said. June 1, 2026
Israel to open embassy in FijiFiji’s prime minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, will attend this week’s event in the Fijian capital of Suva. May 31, 2026
US Congressman Marlin Stutzman backs sovereignty in meeting with Samaria Regional Council headUS Congressman Marlin Stutzman added that there is broad support in the United States for Dagan and for the efforts being led in Israel. May 31, 2026
Israeli high-tech sector registers soaring capital, export recordsThe industry also registered record levels of exits and a record share of high-tech in Israeli exports, the report showed. May 31, 2026
Northerners’ resilience ‘isn’t unlimited,’ minister warns NetanyahuMinister Yitzhak Wasserlauf warns that residents of northern border communities 'are on the verge of collapse.' May 31, 2026
Production at Israel’s largest gas field exceeds initial estimatesIsraeli law requires the gas reserves to first meet the needs of the Jewish state’s economy before exporting the remaining quantities. May 31, 2026
Nahariya hospital moves underground as northern fire escalatesAt the same time, Ziv Medical Center in Safed is also preparing to transfer activity to an underground facility. May 31, 2026
‘His mother’s only child’ – IDF soldier slain in Lebanon drone blastThe late Sgt. Michael Tyukin immigrated to Israel from Ukraine just six years ago, alongside his mother. May 31, 2026
Construction of New Homes in Nahal Oz Community Ravaged on Oct 7 to be Completed this SummerFifteen residents of Nahal Oz were murdered and eight others were taken captive, including a community member killed in captivity in Gaza. May 29, 2026
Israel and Panama sign economic agreementThe accord comes on the heels of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's landmark spring visit to Panama. May 28, 2026
Netanyahu meets US lawmakers on Mideast security issuesStutzman and Hamadeh are both considered strong supporters of Israel. May 28, 2026
New Israeli AI tool helps rescue workers navigate collapsed buildingsThe team is currently beta-testing the system with the municipality of Nahariya, a city in northern Israel often targeted by Hezbollah. May 28, 2026
Wizz Air resumes flights to IsraelMore than a dozen international airlines have resumed service to Tel Aviv, including two Emirati carriers, since the war against Iran began. May 28, 2026
Female IDF soldier killed in Israel by Hezbollah droneThe 20-year-old soldier died while attempting to reach a bomb shelter during the attack. May 28, 2026
Ultra-Orthodox IDF recruitment increases by 24%, record numbers in combat unitsThe IDF’s Hashmonaim Brigade also recorded a new high, with 96 ultra-Orthodox combat recruits joining the unit. May 27, 2026
US military aircraft to be vacated from Ben-Gurion Airport if Iran deal reachedThe aircraft created a bottleneck at the main international airport outside of Tel Aviv after the April 8 truce took effect, as international carriers resumed flights amid a shortage of parking space. May 27, 2026
Zamir: Iranian regime’s future ‘shrouded in uncertainty’The delivery of the new refueling aircraft 'reflects the depth of the strategic and operational partnership between the IDF and the United States military,' Zamir told attendees. May 27, 2026
Ticket sales open for 2026 Maccabiah Games opening ceremony with star-studded performancesThe traditional parade of delegations from around the world will also take place at the opening ceremony, and approximately 10,000 athletes from 60 countries are expected to march, according to organizers. May 27, 2026
