War disruptions lead to 13% rise in Israeli fresh produce imports in 2024The months from January to April saw the highest import volumes due to intense fighting and damage to frontline agricultural areas. February 9, 2025
A closer look at the terrorists released from Israeli prisonsThe ongoing first phase of the ceasefire is supposed to see a total of 33 Israeli hostages freed over six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian terrorists imprisoned in Israel. February 9, 2025
Israel forms draft plan to let Gazans leave by sea, airWhile 69% of Israelis support the plan, with 18% opposing it, only 36% believe it's practical, as Arab countries and some Western governments oppose the idea. February 9, 2025
IDF withdraws from Netzarim Corridor, bolsters Gaza borderThe IDF began to withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor in late January, enabling the return of displaced Gaza residents to the northern Strip. February 9, 2025
Police battle Bedouin mafias in Negev with undercover operation'I was constantly afraid they might harm me,' says undercover agent of experience during 18-month-long investigation against Bedouin crime family. February 9, 2025
His wife and daughters murdered, his brother declared deadThe story of Ohad Ben Ami’s captivity crystallizes the ongoing hostage crisis through intimate family details: a daughter discovering her father’s capture through social media; a wife returning home alone from Hamas captivity; and a warm home in Kibbutz Be’eri that stands empty, waiting for his return. February 8, 2025
State Dept notifies Congress of $7 billion arms sale to IsraelThe first arms package, valued at $6.75 billion, includes a range of munitions and bomb components set for delivery this year, while the second, worth $600 million, consists of 3,000 Hellfire missiles scheduled for delivery in 2028. February 8, 2025
‘Hypocrisy will be exposed’: Israeli defense chief calls out Spain, Ireland, others over Trump’s Gaza planKatz took issue with countries that have been vocal critics of Israel and portrayed themselves as staunch defenders of the Palestinians taking such a stance. February 7, 2025
Israel prepares for possible tsunami following earthquakes in GreeceThousands of small earthquakes in the Santorini Islands in recent days have raised concerns about the potential for a larger earthquake in the region, which could lead to a tsunami in the Mediterranean. February 6, 2025
Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave GazaA Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research survey published on June 26, 2024, found that 44% of Gazans ages 18-29 would emigrate if given the chance. February 6, 2025
Israel to cease participation in UN human rights councilIsrael remains the only nation regarding which the body has a dedicated agenda item, which Sa’ar said was clear evidence of institutional bias. February 6, 2025
Two troops killed in Gaza, bringing wartime IDF toll to 846Eight additional troops were injured, including one seriously. February 6, 2025
Defense Secretary: US will help Israel ‘eradicate radical enemies’Netanyahu praised Trump's 'peace through strength' doctrine, saying that Israel shares the same perspective on maintaining a powerful military in order to ensure reginal stability. February 6, 2025
3 arrested for waving Hamas flags, celebrating released terroristsDuring the celebrations for released security prisoners, the trio waved Hamas flags and praised the terror group. February 6, 2025
IDF post hit by recent deadly attack operated ‘like Oct 7 never happened’The terrorist managed to ascend the observation tower at the compound, killing a soldier inside the pillbox and another on the ground. February 6, 2025
Discovery of 2,500-year-old Negev burial site sheds light on ancient trade routesAdditionally, an amulet depicting the Egyptian god Bes was found among the burial items, and Bes was often associated with the protection of women and children, suggesting that many of the deceased may have been women. February 5, 2025
‘Slidetronics’: Breakthrough in atomic layer manipulation could transform computingThese new configurations, once formed, remain stable even after the external force is removed and can store information, functioning much like a tiny memory unit. February 5, 2025
Jewish population of Judea & Samaria to top 1 million by 2050Number of Israelis living in Judea and Samaria rises to 530,000, not including 340,000 Israelis living in parts of Jerusalem liberated in 1967, report says. February 5, 2025
Israeli ex-minister mulls return to government after Trump’s speechFormer National Security Minister drafts bill to encourage voluntary mass-migration of Gazans from the Gaza Strip, hints at possible return to the Netanyahu government after Trump proposes relocation of Gaza's population. February 5, 2025
Israeli rabbinical courts report surge in divorces, but drop in sanctioned husbandsAmong the regions showing the sharpest rise in divorce rates were Beit Shemesh and Kiryat Gat, both of which saw increases of 45% while Beitar Illit also experienced a 44% jump. February 5, 2025
‘Thank you, heroes’ – Remembering 2 slain IDF soldiersLoved ones pay tribute to Tel Aviv attorney, kibbutznik father-of-six, who were killed by terrorist infiltration in Samaria army outpost. February 5, 2025
United Airlines to restart service to Israel in MarchBefore the war broke out, United offered the largest number of flights to Israel of any U.S. carrier, with 14 weekly flights from the New York area alone as well as service from Chicago, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. February 4, 2025
Netanyahu to make major concession to secure peace deal with Saudi Arabia – reportRiyadh has insisted that Israel take steps towards establishing a Palestinian state as a condition for normalization. February 4, 2025
Biden admin quietly funneled $3 mil to Palestinian government ‘security forces’ for weapons training—after its members carried out attacks on IsraelisNearly 400 Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism are known PASF members. February 4, 2025
Israel to send delegation to Doha after ‘positive’ talks in DCUpon returning from the United States, Netanyahu will convene Israel’s Security Cabinet to outline Jerusalem’s stance on the second phase of the deal, shaping future negotiations, the PMO stated. February 4, 2025
Record emigration from Israel during war: Knesset reportNearly 60,000 Israelis permanently left the country in 2024. February 4, 2025
‘This is not justice’: Female guards feel betrayed as their abuser faces releaseReleased prisoner Mahmoud Attalah used his position to terrorize female guards. He selected who would work in his wing, touched them at will, issued threats—and in Hilla’s case, raped her multiple times. February 3, 2025
Herzog meets Thailand’s foreign minister after 5 Thais held in Gaza freedHerzog said that Israel’s objective is to complete the hostage deal fully and release all hostages, including in the second phase and beyond. February 3, 2025
Israel’s High Court questions security establishment’s refusal to deport terroristsThe law revokes their citizenship or residency but the agencies have illegally denied the political echelon the information it needs to carry it out, MK Amit Halevi says. February 3, 2025
Jordan to deport Palestinian terrorist involved in Sbarro bombing to US – reportAhlam Tamimi played a critical role in a suicide bombing that killed 16 civilians, but was freed from prison and deported to Jordan in the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange. February 3, 2025
‘IMMORAL, DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL’: Left-wing Jewish Group Sued for Endangering Israel During WartimeThe offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. February 2, 2025
Israel grants released Thai hostages residency statusThe Interior Ministry’s decision grants the former hostages the right to remain in the country and work if they wish to do so after an initial recovery period. February 2, 2025
Resentment up, trust down between Israeli Jews and Arabs during Gaza war, poll findsNew survey finds vast majority of Jews do not trust Arab-Israelis, while roughly half of Arab citizens of Israel do not trust Jews, amid decline in trust and rise in perceived resentment between the two communities. February 2, 2025
Who are the terrorists released by Israel on Saturday?Terrorist who planned bus bombing that killed 17 people is freed to Palestinian Authority-controlled enclave in Judea and Samaria. February 2, 2025
Eyal Zamir to become IDF’s 24th chief of staff on March 6Zamir, 59, the current director general of the Defense Ministry, will be the first IDF chief who started his career in the Armored Corps since David (Dado) Elazar in the 1970s. February 1, 2025
Netanyahu to returnees: ‘How good to see you home’'Earlier this week, in the previous phase, we made it very clear that we would not tolerate any violation of the agreement. We insisted on this and we brought forward by a week the release of three of our hostages.' February 1, 2025
WATCH: Freed hostage Doron Steinbrecher, ‘I am no longer Hamas’s captive and I am home’Doron Steinbrecher, in her first video since her release on January 19th, noted the contrast with the Hamas propaganda video she was forced to appear in: 'I am no longer blonde, and I won't wear pink anymore.' February 1, 2025
Freed American hostage returns home to discover his son was aliveDuring his captivity, American-Israeli Keith Siegel feared his son had been killed during the Hamas invasion. February 1, 2025
As hostages reunite with families, Yarden Bibas returns without wife and children'I thank all of the people of Israel for the support and help. I heard from my family that you fought for me and I want to say thank you, I really appreciate it, it’s not taken for granted,' Yarden's message read. February 1, 2025
Stakes are high: Netanyahu to meet twice with Trump on TuesdayThe two leaders are likely to discuss the hostage release deal and the likelihood of the Gaza ceasefire lasting beyond six weeks. February 1, 2025
Agam Berger and other hostages maintained Jewish observance during captivityLiri Albag: 'Despite the difficult conditions and limited options, Agam chose to stay true to her values and her faith.' January 31, 2025
El Al employees wear braided hair with yellow ribbons to honor freed hostage Agam BergerDespite being left behind, she spent her final moments with the departing captives, braiding their hair as a gesture of love and strength. January 31, 2025
How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?Thai ambassador to Israel Pannabha Chandraramya said Thursday that there are now more than 38,000 Thai workers in the country. January 31, 2025
Israeli hostage held in Iraq to be exchanged for Hezbollah terroristsOne of the terrorists slated for release is Imad Ahmaz, a senior member of Hezbollah's naval force who was captured three months ago. January 31, 2025
UNRWA activities become illegal in IsraelAccording to Israel, hundreds of UNRWA workers have engaged in terrorism in recent years, including the killers of Yonatan Samerano, an IDF soldier slain on Oct. 7, 2023, whose body was taken to Gaza. January 30, 2025
Netanyahu condemns ‘unimaginable cruelty’ of Hamas after hostages mobbedOtzma Yehudit Party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir called the display a 'horror' scene demonstrating that 'this is not a total victory but a total failure, in a reckless deal like no other.' January 30, 2025
Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Mozes home after 482 days in captivityAn Israeli security source told the country’s Kan News that Jerusalem’s political echelon had decided to freeze the release of the Arab terrorists in response to the way Yehud and Mozes were treated on Thursday. January 30, 2025
No weapons, malfunctioning bomb shelters: Sderot on Oct. 7Hamas terrorists, armed with automatic rifles, easily outgunned members of the city's emergency squad, who had only their personal handguns. January 30, 2025
Who is Arbel Yehud, held hostage in Gaza for 15 months?Yehud is thought to be the last surviving Israeli female civilian hostage in Gaza. January 30, 2025
3 Turks attempting to infiltrate Israel from Lebanon killed by IDFIt's unclear if the Turkish nationals were affiliated with Hezbollah or another terror group. January 30, 2025
‘It’s devastating to see your home like this’: Returning to ruins in MetulaIn Metula, Israel’s northernmost city, hardly any house has been spared from either a direct hit or shrapnel. In the homes that somehow avoided being hit, an atmosphere of neglect and despair pervades. January 29, 2025
Israel’s targeted mRNA therapy holds promise for Crohn’s disease, colitis, and beyondThe findings suggest that lipid composition can direct mRNA-based drugs to target organs, such as the intestines, without passing through the liver. January 29, 2025
Three Israeli hostages, five Thais slated for release ThursdaySome of the families of hostages scheduled to be released have been informed that there are fears for their loved ones’ lives after Hamas provided Israel with information on the captives on Monday. January 29, 2025
Hidden for millennia: Roman-era papyrus details tax evasion and slave trade scamDr. Avner Eckner, of Hebrew University, suggested that the two defendants were either engaged in evading Roman taxes or possibly fulfilling a Biblical duty to redeem enslaved Jews. January 29, 2025
Israeli contractor mistakenly shot dead by IDF in Gaza'We can't fathom that we're speaking about him in the past tense,' says friend of man killed in friendly-fire incident. January 29, 2025
Emiratis to acquire 30% stake in Israeli security companyIsrael’s Ministry of Defense must grant permission for the deal to move forward. January 29, 2025
Freed hostage Naama Levy: ‘I saw how you were fighting for me’'I’m safe and protected, surrounded by family and friends, and feeling better with each passing day.' January 28, 2025
Defense Minister Katz says Israel will remain on Mount Hermon ‘indefinitely’This is the most far-reaching statement Katz has made so far regarding the length of time Israeli troops would be stationed in the Syrian buffer zone. January 28, 2025
Trump invites Netanyahu to the White HouseThe full details of Netanyahu’s trip could be announced after Wednesday’s scheduled visit to Jerusalem by U.S. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff. January 28, 2025
PA continues unbridled building on nature reserveIsraeli groups demand government action with the Judean Desert ecosystem under dire threat from the massive illegal construction projects. January 28, 2025
