Israel’s targeted mRNA therapy holds promise for Crohn’s disease, colitis, and beyond The 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 Thursday Some 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 scam Dr. 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 company Israel’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 House The 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 reserve Israeli groups demand government action with the Judean Desert ecosystem under dire threat from the massive illegal construction projects. January 28, 2025
‘Don’t return home, Hezbollah still a danger’ – Mayor to northerners 'If someone thinks these concrete slabs will stop Hezbollah, they are mistaken,' says Kiryat Shmona Mayor Avichai Stern. January 28, 2025
‘I wanted to make easy money’ – IDF reservist on spying for Iran 'My son is an Israeli patriot, he was raised that way, in uniform from the age of 14,' says father of accused Iranian spy. January 28, 2025
Jerusalem braces for release of Second Intifada-era terrorists 'The terrorists being released to Jerusalem were critical actors within the murderous terror infrastructure of the Second Intifada,' warns NGO head. January 28, 2025
Israeli female astronaut will go to space with NASA 'Israel, despite being a small country, stands at the global forefront of the space field and serves as a significant factor in leading international space programs,' President Isaac Herzog said in a recorded video address from New York. January 27, 2025
Israel: Eight dead in Hamas list of 33 hostages to be freed Defense Minister Israel Katz on Sunday reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to the truce and warned of severe consequences for violations. January 27, 2025
Holocaust survivors make new lives in Israel despite war Israel is home to 123,715 Holocaust survivors, according to the Holocaust Survivors’ Rights Authority. January 27, 2025
‘Concrete warnings’ force Diaspora minister to cancel trip to Brussels Amichai Chikli said his physical safety was the concern, while an anti-Israel NGO claimed potential legal action against him had deterred the minister. January 27, 2025
Families of returned hostages speak out 'Our family, the family of the hostages, need to see all of them returning home. We want to say thank you to all who were with us all this time. We continue to pray for everybody,' said Orly Gilboa mother of returned hostage Daniella. January 27, 2025
Israel bans plane landings at Cyprus’s Paphos airport amid security concerns The Israeli government currently does not advise against traveling to Paphos, and the decision to prohibit Israeli carriers from landing there reportedly stems from security considerations related to the airport. January 27, 2025
Hebrew University offers full scholarship to freed hostages The program is designed to serve as a cornerstone for these individuals’ return to normalcy, equipping them with the tools to achieve their personal and professional aspirations. January 27, 2025
Iranian cyberattack terrorizes Israeli daycares Iranian hackers infiltrate panic buttons in daycare centers, playing pro-terror messages and air raid sirens. January 27, 2025
‘Clearly terror’ – IDF soldier nearly stabbed in Beersheba attack 'His entire body is covered in bruises, and he has numerous cuts, including to his clothing, from the knife attack,' says soldier's family. January 27, 2025
Released prisoner who assaulted female guard threatened to ‘haunt’ her, ‘take her to Nablus’ 'He knows a lot of personal details about me – who my parents are, where I live, that my fiancé is an IDF soldier in Nablus.' January 26, 2025
Katz hints to US Secretary of Defense Hegseth about military action against Iran in ‘upcoming months’ On January 10, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu led a discussion to assess the Israeli military's readiness for a potential third strike on Iran. January 26, 2025
Defense minister to begin interviewing candidates for next Israeli military chief The last time an IDF chief of staff resigned before the end of his term was Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz, who resigned in 2007 over IDF failures during the Second Lebanon War of 2006. January 26, 2025
Ministers back bill letting Jews buy land in Judea and Samaria Residents of Judea and Samaria have circumvented the law until now by opening companies with the Civil Administration and purchasing land through those companies. January 26, 2025
Hamas violates ceasefire, doesn’t give status update on hostages Hamas has not told Israel which hostages are living or dead, despite promise to do so by second week of truce. January 26, 2025
Israel to UNRWA: Shut down and leave Jerusalem by Jan. 30 UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini claimed that UNRWA was planning to 'stay and deliver' services in Palestinian enclaves. January 26, 2025
U.S. intel – 15,000 new Hamas recruits balance out war casualties Some Israeli assessments estimate the number of Hamas fighters killed at 20,000. January 26, 2025
Bibas family: ‘World came crashing down’ when hostage mother and children not released Shiri Silberman Bibas and her two young sons, Kfir and Ariel, were supposed to have been released according to the terms of the hostage release agreement. January 26, 2025
‘No food, terrifying’: Four freed female soldiers speak about captivity in Gaza The four women, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz while working as military observers, were held together with a fifth female soldier, Agam Berger. January 26, 2025
Freed hostage asked Hamas to free her 65-year-old neighbor in place of her Released hosatage Emily Damari, 28, is the same age as one of Keith Siegel’s four children. January 25, 2025
Freeing terrorists is a moral and security ‘failure,’ say bereaved families 'We’ve seen how released terrorists quickly reintegrate into their networks, sometimes even assuming leadership roles.' January 25, 2025
Israel accepts 4 hostages despite Hamas violating deal The list of Israeli hostages scheduled for release includes female IDF soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag. January 24, 2025
Israeli ambassador Danon slams UN’s silence over Bibas children held in Gaza Danon pointed out the hypocrisy of the UN's intense focus on the fate of children in Gaza and the lack of attention paid to the youngest Israeli hostages. January 24, 2025
Hungarian and Israeli ministers condemn ICC over arrest warrants for Israeli leaders Saar also updated Peter Szertö on developments in Syria and Lebanon, where a two-month ceasefire with Hezbollah is due to expire on Sunday. January 24, 2025
Hamas submits list of next hostages to be freed; Israel slams Hamas for violating deal Discussions are now underway between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and top security officials on how to address this breach. January 24, 2025
Thai farm workers attacked on Oct. 7 return to Negev farms Ten foreigners are among the more than 90 hostages, living and dead, still being held by Hamas in Gaza, including eight Thai workers as well as a Nepalese and Tanzanian student. January 24, 2025
The dramatic operations Israel coordinated with the US—and those it didn’t Throughout the months of fighting, the two countries conducted a complex give-and-take relationship that sometimes spilled over into confrontations, both public and private. January 24, 2025
Report: IDF was aware of ‘unusual’ Hamas activity hours before Oct. 7 attack The decision not to brace for a possible assault was made by 'wide consensus' across the Military Intelligence Directorate and the broader army. January 23, 2025
Harvest smarter, not harder: Israeli machine learning meets tomato farming This innovative approach offers a cost-effective, non-invasive method to predict critical quality parameters of tomatoes, including weight, firmness, and lycopene content, long before harvest, the researchers said. January 23, 2025
US security firm prepares to enter Gaza ahead of Palestinians’ return to northern Strip Funding for the coalition does not come from Jerusalem but is managed by the countries that mediated the agreement with Hamas: Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, with Doha believed to be providing most of the funds. January 23, 2025
Released hostage’s injured hand becomes an instant symbol of Israeli defiance Together, the symbol is emerging as a companion to the yellow ribbon, which has become a ubiquitous symbol of advocacy for the hostages. January 23, 2025
Israel demands Arbel Yehud be among next wave of hostages released Under the agreement, Hamas is expected to provide the names of the four female hostages to be freed by Friday, a day before their scheduled release. January 23, 2025
Hamas accused of diverting aid as over 2,400 trucks enter Gaza The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 897 aid trucks entered Gaza on Tuesday alone. January 23, 2025
Survivor of Hamas massacre to represent Israel at Eurovision Yuval Raphael played dead for eight hours in a portable bomb shelter as Hamas terrorists repeatedly entered and sprayed gunfire into the room. January 23, 2025
‘We need a happy ending’ – Liri Albag’s boyfriend speaks out Nir Alboro found out his girlfriend was kidnapped by Hamas terrorists via social media, says he felt the world was 'collapsing.' January 23, 2025
Judea and Samaria ‘flooded’ with Iranian weapons Ex-Shin Bet official says that Israel must shift focus to fighting terror in Judea and Samaria. January 23, 2025
Judean town names planned neighborhood in honor of Trump The T-1 area spans approximately 12,000 dunams (4,000 acres) and connects Ma’ale Adumim with Jerusalem. January 22, 2025
Netanyahu denies reports Palestinian Authority will manage Rafah border crossing The London-based Asharq Al-Awsat daily reported that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar and Mossad director David Barnea reached an agreement with Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad. January 22, 2025
More foreign air carriers announcing return to Israel Air France will begin flying to Israel on Saturday, British Airways on April 5. January 22, 2025
PA must pay terror victims, Israel’s top court says The ruling clears the path for terror victims or their relatives to file civil lawsuits and receive compensation. January 22, 2025
Tel Aviv terrorist ‘raised suspicions,’ was detained at airport The Shin Bet said it had questioned Kaddi, but found 'no information that established grounds to prevent his entry into Israel.' January 22, 2025
Herzog no longer pushes two-state solution, says ‘Oct. 7 was a wake-up call’ Herzog said the idea of leaving territories to prepare for a Palestinian state is 'not realistic at all. It doesn't make sense to Israelis.' January 21, 2025
Mother reports terrorist son to police, thwarting his attack plans The police had received information from the suspect's mother that he had sent a message to his sister threatening an attack. January 21, 2025
Israeli hostage’s health in decline, promised to be released ‘alive and healthy’ While his family members were released in November 2023, Trufanov has remained in captivity, appearing in two propaganda videos released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. January 21, 2025
‘A new chapter’: Jerusalem celebrates Trump inauguration The Friends of Zion Museum event attracted ambassadors, Holocaust survivors, members of Israel’s Republican community, and evangelical supporters all united in support of Donald Trump. January 21, 2025
Israel strips Amnesty of tax benefits over anti-Israel activities Earlier this month, Amnesty International’s international board suspended its Israel branch for two years. January 21, 2025
US guaranteed Israel’s right to resume fighting in Gaza, says Israeli minister Commenting on the conditions for the agreement with Hamas to last through the second stage, Smotrich said that 'our condition is that there is no Hamas.' January 21, 2025
Taking responsibility for Oct 7 failures, IDF chief of staff resigns Lt. Gen Herzi Halevi, chief of Israel's military, announces his resignation, while taking responsibility for the IDF's failures on and before October 7th, 2023. January 21, 2025
‘Hostages’ voted Hebrew word of the year Runner-up words were gevurah (heroism) and hutar l’pirsum (it was allowed to be published), the academy said. January 21, 2025
