Hamas ‘rakes in hundreds of millions of dollars’ through aid vouchers The Gaza economy operates almost entirely in cash, with an estimated $2.5 billion circulating in the Strip. March 20, 2025
Google to acquire Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz in record $32 billion deal By integrating Wiz’s technology, Google aims to bolster its cybersecurity capabilities, positioning itself to better compete with industry leaders like Amazon, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, and CrowdStrike. March 18, 2025
Families of Israeli hostages divided by renewed airstrikes The Israel Defense Forces warned of a 'massive offensive' against Hamas and instructed Palestinians living at the edges of the Gaza Strip to relocate. March 18, 2025
Israeli medical delegation heads to North Macedonia following deadly club fire The delegation is being led by representatives from the Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, alongside Israel’s mobile ambassador to North Macedonia. March 17, 2025
Fundraiser for freed Hamas hostage Yarden Bibas reaches over $1.4 million within hours The final amount is expected to far surpass the original goal of 5 million shekels (US$1.371.086). March 16, 2025
Teenage-designed space satellites may help enable Mars travel As well as collecting research, the satellites will telemetrically transmit the names of all Israeli civilians and soldiers killed from October 7, 2023, to December 2024, meaning they will be displayed continuously on the Israel Space Agency website. March 16, 2025
US launches broad airstrikes on Yemen Since Hamas’s October 7 attack, the Houthis have launched more than 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel. March 15, 2025
Israel Aerospace Industries reports record earnings in 2024 Net income surged 55% to $493 million, while its order backlog hit a record $25 billion, securing four years of operations. March 13, 2025
Israeli Arab arrested for helping ISIS-linked terrorists He allegedly provided intelligence on security forces’ movements, including photographing Israeli troops en route to Tulkarem and transmitting the information via Telegram. March 13, 2025
Israeli research: New DNA mapping reveals gene ‘on/off’ switches, paving way for disease treatment In addition to mapping the patterns, the researchers uncovered previously unknown imprinting effects, where genes are expressed differently depending on whether they are inherited from the mother or father. March 12, 2025
Dream costumes: Israeli innovators bring joy to children with disabilities for Purim The designs do not merely accommodate their mobility aids but transform them into integral and impressive parts of the costumes. March 12, 2025
Syrian Druze deny agreeing to deal with new Islamist government Flyers circulating in Sweida called the Druze who met with Sharaa 'vile dwarves' and 'pale, statusless people.' March 11, 2025
Why do people exercise? Israeli AI study reveals surprising answer The researchers found that 30% of participants rely on creating regular workout habits, such as exercising at specific times each day or on a particular day of the week. March 11, 2025
Knesset debates Israel’s membership in WHO amid accusations of bias Son-Har Melech also pointed to the decision of the United States to leave the WHO under the Trump administration, arguing that Israel should take a similar stance. March 10, 2025
Buried in chains: Jerusalem find uncovers radical ascetic practices by Byzantine nuns This discovery confirms that ascetic practices, which were once thought to be the domain of male monks, were also embraced by women. March 10, 2025
Israeli activist Daniella Weiss nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Weiss currently leads Nahala, a movement advocating for the re-establishment of Jewish communities in Gaza. March 10, 2025
Israeli police officer finds son dead at bus crash scene Three male victims with moderate injuries — ages 16, 29 and 43 were moderately injured — and another nine victims with light injuries were all taken to Beer-Sheva’s Soroka Medical Center for treatment. March 9, 2025
Israel to ‘soon’ allow Syrian Druze to work in Golan, defense minister says An estimated 700,000-800,000 Druze live in Syria, mostly in southwestern areas near Israel and Jordan. March 9, 2025
Speech-to-text tech could be transformed by new Israeli brain mapping study The research could lead to more accurate speech recognition systems, enhancing virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, as well as transcription tools. March 6, 2025
Israeli forces dismantle weapons depot, explosives laboratories in Tulkarem Since Hamas’s October 7 attack, Israeli forces have arrested 6,000 wanted Palestinians in counterterror operations in Judea and Samaria. March 6, 2025
Ben Gurion Airport’s Terminal 1 to reopen in time for post-war travel surge According to IAA data, more than 1,377 flights are expected to depart from Terminal 1 in April, accounting for roughly a quarter of all outbound passengers at Ben Gurion. March 6, 2025
Released Israeli hostages suffered severe malnutrition, muscle loss Many are undergoing physiotherapy to rebuild lost muscle mass, while others require specialized dental treatment due to broken teeth and other oral health complications. March 5, 2025
West faces surge in lone-wolf terrorism, global attacks up 11% A concerning trend emerged among younger individuals, with one in five terror suspects in Western nations being under 18. March 5, 2025
IDF restricts soldiers’ social media use following Oct. 7th investigation findings The investigation found that photos shared by soldiers on their first and last days in their roles allowed Hamas to create a detailed model of the Nahal Oz base. March 4, 2025
40% of Israelis fear Trump could abandon Israel More than half of right-wing Israelis believe such a scenario is unlikely, though approximately one-third consider it a real possibility. March 3, 2025
Israeli scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies The practical applications of this discovery could significantly impact cardiology and fibrosis treatment across various medical fields. March 3, 2025
Israeli forces eliminate 25 terrorists, arrest 350 in February crackdown Since January 19, Israeli forces have arrested more than 200 terror suspects, eliminated 71 others who were deemed security threats, and confiscated more than 300 weapons and explosives. March 2, 2025
Rappelling for joy: Israeli soldiers bring Purim cheer to children with disabilities Aleh provides cutting-edge therapies, specialized education, advocacy, and a nurturing environment for children and young adults with complex disabilities. March 2, 2025
1,778 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists released as ceasefire’s first stage ends The fate of the remaining 59 hostages is to be determined by negotiations. February 28, 2025
‘Shaken to the core’: Wife of slain hostage mourns betrayal after years of peace activism Yocheved was also abducted from their home on the kibbutz. She and hostage Nurit Cooper were freed after 17 days of captivity. February 26, 2025
‘Hamas treated us like pawns in an evil game’: Noa Argamani recounts horror of captivity to UN Argamani also recalled being with Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirsky when they died. Sharabi was killed when the building they were in collapsed during an airstrike, while Svirsky was murdered days later. February 25, 2025
‘We are still not seen’: Displaced Israelis struggle as reconstruction lags The report also found that as of February 2025, many temporary housing projects remained incomplete, leaving displaced residents in unstable living conditions. February 25, 2025
Israel denies entry to Hamas-supporting European Parliament member The 32-year-old French jurist and politician of Palestinian descent is a member of the far-left France Unbowed party and has been vocal in her criticism of Israel. February 24, 2025
Netanyahu calls for demilitarization of southern Syria, protection for Druze Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border when Turkish-backed Islamist rebels toppled Assad government. February 23, 2025
Israeli forces bust Jordanian weapons smuggling ring, arrest 10 suspects The leader of the network, Fuaz Altohi, 28, a resident of the Bedouin Negev town of Bir Hadaj, allegedly paid members tens of thousands of shekels for their participation. February 23, 2025
Tanks seen in Jenin area for first time in over 20 years as Israel escalates counterterror operations Since January 19, Israeli forces have arrested more than 200 terror suspects, eliminated 71 others who were deemed security threats, and confiscated more than 300 weapons and explosives. February 23, 2025
IDF: Hamas murdered Ariel and Kfir Bibas with their bare hands Hamas then mutilated their bodies to support the claim that they were killed in an air strike and conceal the despicable crime. February 22, 2025
Recently freed terrorist Mohammed Abu Warda seen at Hamas ‘ceremony,’ was supposed to be deported The ongoing first phase of the ceasefire is supposed to see a total of 33 Israeli hostages freed over six weeks in exchange for up to 1,904 Palestinian terrorists imprisoned in Israel. February 20, 2025
A closer look at the six hostages to be released on Saturday The ongoing first phase of the ceasefire is supposed to see a total of 33 Israeli hostages freed over six weeks in exchange for up to 1,904 Palestinian terrorists imprisoned in Israel. February 19, 2025
Released Palestinian terrorist leaves prison with $633,000 The Palestinian Authority (PA) allocates around $279 million annually to pay salaries to security prisoners in Israeli prisons, which range from $400-$3,400 per month, depending on the sentence. February 18, 2025
500 days in captivity: Knesset hears of released hostages’ ongoing struggles 'These are captivity survivors who have endured life-altering experiences that will leave them with lifelong scars,' said Professor Hagai Levine, who has been actively accompanying the families since the beginning of the war. February 17, 2025
Two Israeli-Arabs planning attacks for Hamas arrested Investigators believe the brothers were preparing for a 'military confrontation' against Israel. February 17, 2025
Eyal Zamir confirmed as Israeli military’s Chief of Staff The last time chief of staff to leave the post 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. February 17, 2025
Doctors give Netanyahu a clean bill of health in spite of recent surgeries His medical team stressed that there is no indication of prostate cancer and that the tissue removed during the recent surgery in December was benign. February 16, 2025
New DNA research could lead to personalized cancer prevention for smokers Using advanced genomic tools, the team discovered that DNA’s environment plays a crucial role in determining how much damage occurs and how well cells can repair it. February 16, 2025
Israeli soldiers arrest 20 men crossing into Lebanon to visit Talmudic rabbi’s grave The police stressed that illegally crossing the Lebanese border is punishable by up to four years in prison. February 16, 2025
Wedding of peace’: Children of Russian and Ukrainian rabbis marry in Jerusalem At the wedding, Minister of Housing and Construction of the Israeli government, Zeev Elkin, who migrated to Israel from Ukraine in 1990, said a prayer for the return of all the Israeli hostages held in Gaza. February 15, 2025
Israel launches three new medical schools to address shortage of doctors According to Nadav Davidovich, Chair of the Taub Center Health Policy Program and Director of the School of Public Health at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel currently gets around 1,300 new doctors per year, with a need of around 2,000. February 13, 2025
3 million Israelis battle war-related mental trauma, anxiety, and PTSD The comptroller’s report also criticized the government’s guidelines on who can be legally recognized for support under Israel’s Victims of Hostilities Compensation Law. February 11, 2025
Idan Amedi not returning for Season 5 of hit show ‘Fauda’ Amedi, 36, was wounded in January last year in an explosion in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, which killed six soldiers and injured several others. February 11, 2025
Digital warfare ‘has reached every home in Israel’ says cyber safety report Fraud and online scams comprised 17.6% of total helpline reports, followed by cases of sexual harassment at 11.5%. February 10, 2025
Israel’s largest-ever business delegation heads to India to boost trade and innovation Trade between Israel and India continues to grow, with total trade volume reaching approximately $5.01 billion in 2024. February 10, 2025
War disruptions lead to 13% rise in Israeli fresh produce imports in 2024 The 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 prisons The 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 thwarts Palestinian suicide bombing on Jerusalem bus Several members of the cell were also involved in shooting attacks against Israeli soldiers in the past year. February 6, 2025
Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Gaza A 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
Discovery of 2,500-year-old Negev burial site sheds light on ancient trade routes Additionally, 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 computing These 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
Israeli rabbinical courts report surge in divorces, but drop in sanctioned husbands Among 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
‘This is not justice’: Female guards feel betrayed as their abuser faces release Released 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
