Study: Israelis say civil war a greater threat than Iran 60% of Israelis fear growing political polarization could turn violent and potentially lead to a civil war, with majority calling Israel's internal rift the greatest threat to the country's future. June 20, 2026
Israeli military maps Lebanon deployment, signals no withdrawal The map indicates that Israeli forces have advanced deeper into Lebanese territory in recent months. June 18, 2026
Book about Oct. 7 rescue mission wins prestigious Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature 'The Gates of Gaza' previously won the 2024 National Jewish Book Award, and is also the winner of the 2026 Wingate Prize and Bernstein Prize. June 18, 2026
Israeli defense minister reveals longstanding covert cooperation with Somaliland Somaliland is strategically located in the center of the Horn of Africa along the Gulf of Aden, directly across from Yemen. June 17, 2026
Tel Aviv ranked fourth among global startup hubs The report highlighted artificial intelligence, big data, analytics, cybersecurity, and life sciences as the primary drivers of Tel Aviv’s growth. June 17, 2026
US settles suit over Biden-era Judea and Samaria sanctions policy, vows no action against plaintiffs U.S. President Donald Trump revoked Executive Order 14115 shortly after taking office in January 2025, ending the sanctions program before the case reached trial. June 17, 2026
Israel Football Association backs proposed match with Palestinians Palestinian Football Association head Jibril Rajoub, who is also a senior Fatah official, said that he had not received a U.S. visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 17, 2026
Israel approves national AI plan to strengthen technological self-reliance A key pillar of the plan is the expansion of sovereign computing infrastructure, increasing Israel’s ability to build and control advanced computing power domestically. June 16, 2026
Israel shifts Hebron planning authority to Israeli civil administration Responsibility for municipal services in Hebron’s Jewish community will shift from the Palestinian municipality to Israeli authorities and the Israel Defense Forces. June 16, 2026
Somaliland opens embassy in Jerusalem President Abdirahman said that Somaliland would join the Abraham Accords normalization agreements. June 16, 2026
Major Iran strike aborted last week at Trump’s request: IAF chief The canceled mission would have targeted hundreds of sites deep inside Iran. June 16, 2026
Report: US Air Force to reduce fleet at Ben Gurion Airport American refueling tankers have significantly limited civilian airport operations in Israel. June 16, 2026
Bennett considering breaking up newly formed political alliance Bennett entered the race with expectations that he could unite voters from the center, soft right and anti-Netanyahu camp. June 16, 2026
‘Once-in-a-lifetime find’: Intact Roman statues unearthed in Israeli excavation Each statue weighs about 60 kilograms and is 55 centimeters tall. June 15, 2026
Israel reclaims state land in City of David heritage site Evidence of antiquities looting was identified in burial caves, which had been used as warehouses and unregulated animal pens. June 15, 2026
Trump on Netanyahu: ‘A difficult guy, with no f—ing judgment’ 'Why did Bibi have to do a f—ing attack? I was so pissed off,' Trump told news outlet Axios. June 15, 2026
IDF soldier killed in Lebanon donates organs to six patients By Hezy Laing IDF Captain Shahar Gamla, 23, made the ultimate sacrifice after being critically injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Following his tragic passing at Rambam Hospital ... June 15, 2026
Palestinian soccer chief Jibril Rajoub ‘denied US visa for 2026 World Cup’ The Trump administration has refused entry to a handful of delegates, including a referee from Somalia and a photographer traveling with Iraq’s team. June 14, 2026
Airport space dispute over US refueling jets threatens 2.4 million ticket cancellations Regev has proposed relocating some of the aircraft to Israel Air Force bases or alternative civilian airfields to ease congestion. June 14, 2026
Somaliland president makes historic Israel visit, pledges closer security ties Officials in Hargeisa are interested in cooperating in areas such as energy, infrastructure, and agriculture. June 14, 2026
Israel’s first airport hotel gets approval Construction of the hotel is set to begin in 2028, a hotel spokeswoman said. June 14, 2026
Secret maps expose Iran-backed plan to invade northern Israel 'The maps illustrate in stark detail the Iranian regime's strategic vision for this sector,' a senior military source stated. June 13, 2026
Ten years later, Hallel Ariel’s memory endures on the Temple Mount Hallel, like her parents, felt a deep attachment to Har Habayit, the Hebrew name for the Temple Mount. June 12, 2026
Israel not part of Iran deal, final agreement will include terms on missiles, proxies, Netanyahu says Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Israel was one of several countries which he consulted about the agreement, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. June 12, 2026
Israel unveils $1.3B boost for northern infrastructure and services Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the initiative represents a long-term transformation rather than a short-term recovery effort. June 11, 2026
Israel to build 61 new towns in Judea, Samaria Israeli cabinet slated to approve spending plan to fund the de facto establishment of 61 new towns in Judea and Samaria, one of the broadest expansion programs for the area in years. June 11, 2026
Knesset advances bill recognizing Torah study as national value amid coalition split Tensions within the coalition surfaced after Shas initially pushed language calling for equality of rights between soldiers and Haredi students. June 11, 2026
‘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. 7 Tehran 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 claims Trump 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 attacks Israeli 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 crowds Discussions 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 attack Despite 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 volatility At 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 pact The 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 weekend Capt. 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 sectors Among 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 families The 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 combat Lamberg 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 Samaria The 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 expand The 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 ceasefire Minister 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 Lebanon The 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 NGOs Israel'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. 7 DNA 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. 7 The 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 cancer The 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 finds While 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 polls This 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 unity Carlson 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 Sarsour In 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 Samaria The 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 $1.5b According 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 excavation The 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 2025 Geographically, 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 election Lawmakers 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 limit Knesset 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’ inevitable Israel 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
