Tel Aviv rises to No. 4 in global startup ecosystem rankings despite war Tel Aviv and Los Angeles rose one spot from last year, ranking behind Silicon Valley, New York City, and London. June 10, 2024
Knesset set to vote on first reading of conscription bill The bill in its current form would lower the age of exemption from mandatory service for haredi yeshivah students from 26 to 21, in an effort to get more haredi men to enter the labor force. June 10, 2024
Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera as High Court orders gov’t to explain The petition argued that the ban harms press freedom, freedom of expression, the constitutional separation of powers, and judicial independence. June 10, 2024
‘I was nearly killed four times in Gaza,’ says freed captive The newly-freed hostage said she was almost lynched by Gazan civilians and killed in an Israeli airstrike, besides escaping death on the days she was captured and rescued. June 10, 2024
Tributes abound for Arnon Zmora who was fatally wounded rescuing hostages Before Zmora's death, Amir Ofer, a hero of the Entebbe raid, told him, 'You literally saved the country. You have already secured your place in heaven, and more.' June 9, 2024
Gantz bolts wartime unity government Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich called Gantz's resignation 'irresponsible' and said it is 'just what Sinwar, Nasrallah, and Iran were aiming for.' June 9, 2024
Father of Gaza hostage dies hours before rescue Hours before Almog Meir Jan was rescued from Gaza, his father was found dead - by IDF officials notifying him of his son's return to Israel. June 9, 2024
Danon to return to New York as Israel’s UN ambassador Danon, a senior member of the Knesset and the chairman of World Likud, previously served as minister of science and technology and deputy minister of defense. June 9, 2024
Gantz expected to announce departure from wartime unity gov’t If the National Unity party’s eight lawmakers do join the opposition, it will not topple the government. June 9, 2024
Arab-Israeli TV anchor sacked for mocking freed hostage 'Her eyebrows look better than mine! Her skin! The hair! The nails! For this innocent children and women had to be killed?' June 9, 2024
‘I watched hostage rallies on TV, saw my family’ – Freed captive Almog Meir Jan said he was 'deeply moved' to see Israelis advocating for his freedom. June 9, 2024
Netanyahu: Israel will do whatever it takes to return hostages Israeli President Isaac Herzog issued a statement welcoming the hostages home and thanking Israeli forces for 'an impressive and courageous rescue operation.' June 9, 2024
Israeli officials encourage ‘aliyah’ while affirming US Jewish communities strong Since Oct. 7, as many as 6,000 North Americans have applied for aliyah. June 8, 2024
Israeli forces rescue four hostages from Gaza The freed captives are in good medical condition and are being monitored at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan’s Tel Hashomer neighborhood. June 8, 2024
UN places Israel on blacklist for ‘harming children’ in Gaza war Israel's inclusion marks the first time a democratic country is represented on the blacklist. June 7, 2024
‘Fauda’ co-creators to write feature film about retired Israeli general rescuing family during Oct. 7 attack Tibon, who now serves in the military reserves, is a retired major general and was the senior commander of the Israeli paratroopers. June 6, 2024
Israeli hospitals record spike in ‘broken heart syndrome’ after Oct. 7 The condition is temporary, and most patients recover within two months. June 6, 2024
Former Defense Minister: ‘Iran is planning a Holocaust for Israel within 2 years’ Liberman: 'After Iran obtains a nuclear bomb... Iran will attack Israel to destroy it from many fronts with tens of thousands of missiles at the same time.' June 6, 2024
Minister declares ‘Jews prayed freely on Temple Mount, Netanyahu answers back Netanyahu: 'The status quo at the Temple Mount has not changed and will not change.' June 5, 2024
1,500 Jews visit Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day Yitzhak Wasserlauf, Israel’s minister for the development of the periphery, the Negev and the Galilee, and lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer, both members of the Otzma Yehudit Party, also ascended the Mount. June 5, 2024
Hassidic rapper Nissim Black explains why upcoming album ‘Glory’ is ‘very different’ from past albums Glory was originally intended to be released in November 2023, but the release date was pushed following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in southern Israel. June 5, 2024
Minister will withhold gov’t support unless Netanyahu gives more details on Hamas deal On Friday, US President Joe Biden urged Israel to accept a 3-part ceasefire and hostage deal. June 5, 2024
Israel inks $3b deal for third F-35 squadron Israel was the first country outside the United States to acquire the F-35, and according to the Israeli military also the first to use the stealth fighter in combat. June 5, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox parties come out in favor of hostage deal Israel’s Housing and Construction Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf, the chairman of the United Torah Judaism Party, also expressed support for the deal on Tuesday. June 5, 2024
Israeli firemen ‘fight fire under fire’ in the Galilee Tuesday’s biggest blazes were in the Biriya forest near Safed, and the Keren Naftali forest in the Upper Galilee. June 5, 2024
Palestinian state means destruction of Israel: Son of Hamas Advocates for a two-state solution want to destroy Israel or are unaware of the threat posed by Islamic extremism, said son of Hamas founder. June 5, 2024
‘Like a horror movie’ – Freed hostage recounts captivity Gazan civilians had 'the biggest party' to celebrate kidnapping of Israelis, says former hostage. June 5, 2024
Israeli startup sector seeks renewed government stimulus to remain stable In 2023, the Israeli high-tech industry contributed 20%, or NIS 340 billion, to the GDP. June 4, 2024
Israeli minister seeks religious backing to leave coalition over ‘damaging’ hostage deal Bot the Finance Minister and Internal Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are threatening to take their parties out of the government. June 4, 2024
400,000-year-old tools reveal early human adaptation to changing prey The Quina scrapers are notable for their sharp, scale-shaped working edges, which made them highly effective for butchering and processing fallow deer. June 4, 2024
War won’t stop Flag March going through Muslim Quarter on Jerusalem Day A march demanding an end to the Israel-Hamas war took place Monday in the capital by those opposing the traditional nationalist expression of joy. June 4, 2024
Israel readying for ‘imminent’ all-out war against Hezbollah: Report The UK reportedly warned Beirut that Israel will launch large-scale attack in mid-June. June 4, 2024
American Jewish donor gives Bar-Ilan University $260 million One of few facts the anonymous person wants known is that he is a Columbia University alumnus. June 4, 2024
Israel in ‘existential’ battle for ‘right to exist’ – Ambassador 'It's a war against those who want to delegitimize the State of Israel,' said Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Mike Herzog June 4, 2024
Massive fires rage in north after Hezbollah bombardment 11 injured by smoke inhalation as huge blazes rage in communities near Lebanon border. June 4, 2024
Japanese Christians donate ambulances to replace those destroyed in Oct. 7 attacks The group is led by the mayor of Gifu, which is the birthplace of a diplomat who saved thousands of Jews from the Nazis during World War II. June 3, 2024
Actor Michael Douglas visits Oct 7th sites, says anti-Israel protesters are ‘brainwashed’ Michael Douglas, 'When you try to talk to many of them (anti-Israel protesters), there is no education, there’s no knowledge.' June 3, 2024
Former US ambassador: ‘Everyone knows a Palestinian state is a terror state’ 'We in America have to help Israel grow more comfortable with the idea of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.' June 3, 2024
Hamas demands ‘permanent ceasefire’ amid US pressure "Any agreement which does not include a permanent ceasefire will not be signed," a Hamas source said. June 3, 2024
Gallant – We’ll find others to control Gaza, not Hamas Israel will isolate Hamas-free areas for “other forces” to govern in the coastal enclave, says Defense Minister. June 3, 2024
Body of ‘hero medic’ found in Israel, 8 months after October 7th The remains of Dolev Yehud, who was presumed hostage following the terror onslaught, were found in a kibbutz. June 3, 2024
Ben-Gvir, Smotrich threaten to bolt if Biden proposal accepted Ben-Gvir, head of the Otzma Yehudit Party, called the potential deal a 'surrender' to Hamas. June 2, 2024
Gilad Erdan, Israel’s fiery UN envoy, to complete his tenure this summer Erdan's reasoning for declining the post was 'due to family considerations,' with two of his four children set to serve in the IDF in the coming year. June 2, 2024
Israeli amendment surprisingly passes World Health Assembly The resolution passed on Friday by a 102-6 vote, with 28 abstentions and 41 absences. June 1, 2024
Gantz’s party pushes to dissolve Knesset, force snap elections Benny Gantz's National Unity government ups pressure on Netanyahu, drafting bill to dissolve the Knesset and set elections for this fall. May 30, 2024
Why did Instagram ban pro-Israel meme? Meta later clarified that the pro-Israel 'image does not violate our policies.' May 30, 2024
3 soldiers killed in Gaza fighting, car-ramming Three soldiers were killed in action in a battle with Hamas gunmen and in a terror car-ramming on Wednesday. May 30, 2024
Refuse reserve duty during war to oust gov’t – Labor head New head of the Labor party Yair Golan says reservists should shirk duty during war until new elections called. May 30, 2024
IDF: Hamas stole $100 million from Gaza banks The funds were taken from the vaults of several branches of the Bank of Palestine across Gaza, said the report. May 30, 2024
Algeria introduces Security Council resolution to stop Rafah operation The resolution will almost surely be vetoed by the United States, though no official has commented on the draft. May 29, 2024
Knesset advances legislation labeling UNRWA as ‘terror organization’ Israeli forces discovered a Hamas complex located directly under the UNRWA’s headquarters, with computer servers belonging to Hamas directly connected to UNRWA’s electricity system. May 29, 2024
Survey finds rise in Israeli smoking since Oct. 7 Smoking is responsible for nearly 8,000 deaths annually in Israel. May 29, 2024
Nikki Haley signs artillery shell with ‘America loves Israel’ 'Don’t listen to what the media says. The majority of Americans are with the people of Israel,' said Nikki Haley. May 29, 2024
Israeli jiu-jitsu fighter dedicates gold medal to friend slain on Oct. 7th As during previous fights, the athlete wore an outfit with the inscription “Yochai, 7/10/2023.” May 29, 2024
Hostage father confronts ‘terror-supporting’ protesters 'All that I care about is that they return the hostages and bring my daughter home,' said Eli Albag. May 29, 2024
American-built Gaza pier unusable after suffering serious damage Heavy seas are blamed for sections cracking off of the $320 million aid delivery station. May 29, 2024
64% of Israelis oppose Palestinian state in return for Saudi peace deal A third of Israelis who thought, before October 7th, that a Palestinian State could be viable under certain conditions now oppose it entirely. May 28, 2024
Gazan patient arrested for sexually harassing staffer in Israeli hospital The Arab was then sent home by the authorities. May 28, 2024
‘Who will protect us?’ IDF reduces reservists in north Head of local council warns that residents of northern Israel may "pay a heavy price" for move to reduce reservists' presence in their communities. May 28, 2024
South Tel Aviv: 1 killed, 20 arrested in Eritrean migrant brawl 'It's like Rafah here,' said an Israeli man filming the clashes. May 28, 2024
