Quiet revolution: Petah Tikva deploys noise sensors in public parks Noise-capturing cameras were set up one a year and a half year ago to identify and fine 'drivers who honk for no apparent reason.' January 13, 2025
Netanyahu faces opposition within Likud over hostage deal Following news of a breakthrough, 10 coalition lawmakers, including 7 Likud MKs, sign onto petition rejecting the current hostage deal and ceasefire proposal under consideration. January 13, 2025
Behind the screens: When AI trains Israel’s top guns Simulators used to train Israeli Air Force pilots prepare them for long-range missions, stealth reconnaissance, and providing air support to ground troops. January 13, 2025
‘The most violent day’: Palestinian Authority crackdown on Jenin camp continues Casualty reports indicate at least 15 people have been killed in the 40 days of fighting, including six members of the PA and Islamic Jihad commander in the camp, Yazid Ja’aysa. January 13, 2025
Israel seizes $1.1 billion in Palestinian funds to cover the PA’s electricity debt The money that Israel had intended to transfer to the Palestinian Authority after the war will instead go to pay the PA's debts to Israel. January 12, 2025
Fatah and Palestinian Authority issue unprecedented condemnation of Hamas and October 7 attacks The statement criticized Hamas for 'using civilians as shields, resulting in catastrophic casualties and the collapse of essential services such as healthcare and education in Gaza.' January 12, 2025
Ryanair to resume full schedule to Israel this summer The three major U.S. legacy carriers are still not flying to and from Israel as the war against Hamas in Gaza continues. January 12, 2025
Lawmaker bolts Yesh Atid party, forms new Knesset faction Former Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll announces his departure from the Yesh Atid party and the formation of a new party, dubbed the National Majority. January 12, 2025
Israel, Hamas want hostage deal before Trump term begins Hamas has still not provided Israel with a list of living hostages, as reports indicate progress made in talks. January 12, 2025
Government presents softened judicial reform plan The proposal seeks reforms to the way judges are appointed and Basic Laws function. January 10, 2025
Terrorist attempted Jerusalem attack in order to die ‘as a martyr’ The eastern Jerusalem resident told his interrogators that he had wanted to die as a ‘martyr.’ January 9, 2025
Israeli army issues new social media guidelines as soldiers face arrest warrants overseas In recent weeks, soldiers traveling in Britain, Cyprus, Brazil and Thailand were forced to return to Israel early after being notified they were at risk of being arrested. January 9, 2025
Trend reversal: Poll shows most Israelis oppose Palestinian state The degree of confidence in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stayed steady, with 33% among the Jewish public and 8% among Arabs. January 9, 2025
Golani Druze view of Jewish state changing after Assad’s fall, Israeli Druze leader says Under the new Syrian leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani, there is an opportunity for engagement, according to Tarif. January 9, 2025
3 soldiers KIA in Gaza fighting, bringing death toll to 401 The soldiers were killed by a large explosive fired at their tank in the northern Gaza city of Beit Hanoun. January 9, 2025
‘We love and support you’: NFL legends pay solidarity visit to Israel The trip was made possible with the support of Athletes for Israel, an organization committed to combating antisemitism and racism while promoting a positive narrative about Israel. January 8, 2025
Lung cancer rates in Israel: Smoking remains top risk despite decline in mortality The average age of lung cancer diagnosis in 2021 was 70.8 years for Jewish men, 66.9 years for Arab men, 70.3 years for Jewish women, and 63.4 years for Arab women. January 8, 2025
Israeli army reports surge in Haredi soldiers, 338 recruited in past week In tandem with the recruitment push, the IDF completed the issuance of approximately 7,000 recruitment orders to non-commissioned officers from the Haredi sector, targeting future enlistment cycles. January 8, 2025
Hostages’ families petition High Court to force a deal with Hamas By not agreeing to Hamas's demands, the government is violating their loved ones’ basic, state-guaranteed rights, 112 signatories said. January 8, 2025
Amnesty International suspends Israeli branch for two years The Israeli branch, which is a legally independent organization, rejected claims that Jerusalem is perpetrating genocide in Gaza. January 8, 2025
Petition urges The Jerusalem Post to nix ‘West Bank’ in reporting on biblical heartland The appeal was launched following a tweet against the newspaper by a right-wing Israeli parliamentarian in the wake of Monday’s shooting attack by the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq near Kedumim. January 8, 2025
Report details UNRWA’s ‘unholy alliance’ with Hamas, Islamic Jihad More than 100 survivors of Hamas’s October 7 attacks filed a $1 billion lawsuit against UNRWA in June, accusing the agency of 'aiding and abetting' the terror group. January 8, 2025
Freed terrorist re-arrested for planning another attack Moataz Berri served just three years in an Israeli military prison before his release. January 8, 2025
Ex-IDF soldier lands in Israel after fleeing Brazil ‘war crimes’ probe 'We are all thrilled that he returned home safely,' said Itzik Vagdani, the soldier's father. January 8, 2025
‘God, save me’ – Former hostage recalls Hamas abduction 'We hid under the bed, but then I heard Allahu Akbar,' said Sapir Cohen, recounting the terrifying kidnapping by Hamas terrorists. January 8, 2025
Jerusalem court OKs seizure of $5.5 million in PA funds by relatives of Huwara attack victims Attorney Asher Stub, whose Justice for Terror Victims NGO helped write the bill on which the request was based, represented the Yaniv family. January 7, 2025
Israel advances domestic defense manufacturing independence The agreements were formalized in a signing ceremony with Defense Ministry Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir, and Elbit Systems President and CEO Bezhalel Machlis. January 7, 2025
‘We built an igloo’ – Israelis rescued from freezing Japanese mountain Three Israeli snowboarders rescued after getting stranded at summit of Mount Shiroma in Japan. January 7, 2025
‘They fought heroically’ – 2 IDF soldiers killed in Gaza Deaths of Dvir Revach, 28, and Eitan Shkenazi, 24, bring total number of IDF soldiers killed since October 7th to 827. January 7, 2025
El Al gives away free miles to over 80,000 IDF reservists In total, some 81,000 reservists received the free points for a total of 18 million cumulative days of reserve duty, the airline said. January 6, 2025
UN accused of funding illegal construction in Israeli nature reserve A sign near the pipeline claims the pipeline extends 5.8 kilometers and was constructed between October 2018 and January 2019 by a contractor identified as MEDCO Company. January 6, 2025
100,000 shekels and weapons seized in counter-terror raid Wanted terrorist killed in shoot-out with security forces; explosives laboratory discovered at his home. January 6, 2025
Ancient monastery uncovered in southern Israel 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, featuring mosaic with Greek inscription of a verse from the Book of Deuteronomy, discovered near Kiryat Gat. January 6, 2025
Islamist party offers to back Netanyahu government The United Arab List, affiliated with the Southern Islamic Movement, offers to give Netanyahu a 'safety net' in the Knesset if the prime minister's right-wing allies balk at a ceasefire deal with Hamas. January 5, 2025
Hezbollah threatens Israel – ‘Our patience is running out’ 'Our patience may run out before or after the 60 days, when we decide to do something that you will see directly,' says Hezbollah chief Qassem Naim. January 5, 2025
‘Well-developed’ Biden admin anti-Israel ‘January surprise’ planned at UN, former US official says The administration will latch onto section 620(i) of the Foreign Assistance Act, which says, 'that any country that is blocking U.S. humanitarian aid will have its military assistance cut off,' Doran said. January 4, 2025
Israeli study unlocks potential for tailored dairy products to enhance gut health The findings revealed that small milk fat globules promote the growth of Bacillus subtilis, a beneficial bacterium, while larger globules trigger biofilm formation—a behavior linked to bacterial adaptation and resilience. January 3, 2025
Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor who won 10 Olympic gymnastics medals, dies at 103 Her 10 total medals remain tied for most in Hungary’s history; fewer than 30 athletes from any country have ever won more. January 2, 2025
Bereaved families attend Chanukah lighting at IDF base attacked on Oct. 7 On the morning of October 7, 2023, 10 terrorists stormed the base, sparking a two-hour shootout that claimed the lives of seven soldiers; 14 months later, even as southern Israel rebuilds, the scars of that day linger. January 2, 2025
Al Jazeera broadcasts banned in Judea & Samaria Palestinian Authority ratchets up sanctions against Qatar-based network, shutting down broadcasts across all of Judea and Samaria after accusing Al Jazeera of backing rogue terror groups. January 2, 2025
Trump won’t tolerate Houthi attacks, will ‘threaten’ Iran – report 'Trump will not stand for having U.S. Navy ships attacked every day by the Houthis using Iranian missiles,' says former Trump official. January 2, 2025
Fallen soldier ‘warned about dangers of Nova Festival’ Nitai Amar, 22, battled terrorists alone near site of Nova Festival; book says he warned about suspicious activity near border fence, but was ignored. January 2, 2025
Ex-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant gives up Knesset seat in protest of ultra-Orthodox draft bill Two months after being fired as Defense Minister, Gallant resigns from the Knesset, castigating the Netanyahu government for promoting new draft law maintaining the status quo on army deferments for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students. January 2, 2025
Survey reveals surge in Israeli support for Orthodox military conscription The war against Hamas, approaching its 15th month, has stretched the army’s manpower needs, sharpening the national debate. January 1, 2025
Israel facilitates medical evacs for over 1,000 Gazans to 13 countries COGAT on Wednesday highlighted its multilateral efforts with the international community in Gaza over the past year to facilitate humanitarian response to the population. January 1, 2025
Israel received over $22 billion in US military aid since Hamas invasion – report Swedish thinktank says US military support for Israel since October 7th has totalled more than $22 billion, with the US cementing its role as the primary exporter of arms to the Jewish state. January 1, 2025
These were Israel’s most popular baby names in 2024 In 2024, Mohammed was the most commonly given name to newborn boys in Israel. January 1, 2025
Hamas rings in New Year with rocket fire on Israel’s south Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip fire on Israel's south for sixth consecutive day; none hurt in attack. January 1, 2025
Oct. 7 heroes honored at Knesset Chanukah ceremony 'Never give up and continue fighting for our country, continue fighting for the hostages and for the wounded,' said Mishel Rukavisin, a female officer who was critically injured on Oct. 7. December 31, 2024
Israeli to be indicted for spying on Gantz for Iran He is also accused of committing acts of arson and setting fire to eight vehicles in incidents across the country. December 31, 2024
Ignoring doctors’ warnings, Netanyahu leaves hospital early to vote in Knesset Israeli prime minister cuts short his post-surgery hospitalization despite the recommendations of his doctors, who urged him to remain under observation. December 31, 2024
Israel’s Jewish majority continues to shrink as ultra-Orthodox birthrate falls On New Year's Eve, Israel's population stands at just over 10 million, with the Jewish majority continuing to shrink, fueled in part by a drop in the ultra-Orthodox birthrate. December 31, 2024
Court orders Israel to explain transfers of millions of shekels to PA In 2020, according to the report, Israel transferred 700 million shekels ($190 million) of import taxes to the PA, and in 2021, the figure surpassed 1.5 billion shekels ($410 million). December 31, 2024
Israel imposes new bureaucratic red tape on incoming tourists Application for entry permit must be sent days in advance; a permit doesn’t guarantee entry and costs about $7 apiece. December 31, 2024
Israel promises to destroy Houthis like it destroyed Hamas, Hezbollah 'It’s time the world wakes up,' says Israel's ambassador to the UN. 'Iran’s fingerprints are on every missile, every drone.' December 31, 2024
Houthi ballistic missile intercepted; sirens wail in central Israel Houthi official threatens in Hebrew tweet that 'more surprises are on the way.' December 31, 2024
Israel slams German ambassador for spreading Hamas propaganda Seibert wrote: 'If reports about 3 babies freezing to death in Gaza don't move us then we don't understand the birth in a manger in Bethlehem or the light of Hanukkah.' December 30, 2024
Netanyahu in ‘good condition’ after surgery to remove prostate The Israeli prime minister expected to remain in the hospital for several days as he recovers from the operation. December 30, 2024
Trove of ancient coins owned by Hasmonean king discovered during Hanukkah Israeli researchers working during Hanukkah festival unearthed a rare hoard of 160 coins which belonged to a Hasmonean king. December 30, 2024
IDF Chief: No victory until northerners safely return home A 'true victory' in the north includes economic recovery, strengthening of agriculture and other industries, says IDF head. December 30, 2024
