‘IMMORAL, DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL’: Left-wing Jewish Group Sued for Endangering Israel During Wartime The offense carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. February 2, 2025
‘It’s devastating to see your home like this’: Returning to ruins in Metula In Metula, Israel’s northernmost city, hardly any house has been spared from either a direct hit or shrapnel. In the homes that somehow avoided being hit, an atmosphere of neglect and despair pervades. January 29, 2025
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
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
Israel shuts down Raed Salah’s ‘Afsha’a Al-Islam’ committees for ties to Hamas Salah, who heads the committees, has been arrested several times for incitement in sermons and on social media, and for fundraising for Hamas. January 28, 2025
Holocaust survivors fear losing reparations over new facial recognition app For these individuals, the task of downloading and using a smartphone app, managing a steady camera, and navigating technical instructions is daunting. 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
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
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
‘Worst haters of Jews’: French NGO exposed for supporting Hamas using Jewish cover UJFP office director Nazih Al-Banna, for example, is a Hamas official and was deputy mayor of the central Gaza city of Burejj on the day of the October 7 attack. January 26, 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
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
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
Houthis release 25-man crew of hijacked ship linked to Israel Since Hamas’s October 7 attack, the Houthis have launched more than 200 missiles and 170 drones at Israel. 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
From the frontlines to the book: Israeli brigade officer chronicles Gaza battles One of the most challenging missions Zilberman’s unit faced was the evacuation of 150,000 civilians in Khan Yunis. January 22, 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
‘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
‘The circle has closed’: 10 years after falling in combat, Oron Shaul is laid to rest Before the funeral, Zehava Shaul met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed her gratitude for recovering the body. January 20, 2025
Izz al-Din Haddad emerges as key figure in Hamas’s rebuilding effort Israeli officials view Haddad as the successor to Mohammed Deif, who was killed in an airstrike in July. January 20, 2025
‘We’re on high alert’: Israel reinforces security after releasing 90 terrorists The Israel Defense Forces said it was increasing patrols and checkpoints. January 19, 2025
‘The spectrum of feelings is almost paralyzing’: Israelis react as first hostages return home The hostages’ recovery from their ordeal will be lengthy, but for 'the waiting families, to know that the hostages are in their loving arms, it’s a wonderful feeling,' said a Tel Aviv resident. January 19, 2025
A closer look at the Palestinian prisoners due to be released The final number of the terrorists to be released in the deal will depend on how many of the 33 hostages are alive. January 19, 2025
Israeli army initiates ‘proceedings’ against non-enlisted haredi men The military is reported to have sent 1,000 warrant notices that would prevent individuals who ignored draft orders from leaving the country. January 17, 2025
Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostages Each returned hostage will be cared for in specialized 'Returnee Wings' with private rooms for the hostages and their families. January 16, 2025
Joy, relief, and division: Israel reacts to hostage deal The Cabinet is due to meet on Thursday morning to approve the agreement. Qatari leaders said the ceasefire would take force on Sunday. January 16, 2025
Fighting fire: Lessons from Israel as Los Angeles battles catastrophic blazes Prevention and community involvement are the cornerstones of Israel’s fire management approach and this multipronged strategy includes strategic tree pruning, firebreaks, and high-tech solutions. January 15, 2025
‘If we go back to fighting, the costs will be heavy’: security expert warns against ceasefire He also stressed the high operational costs of regaining control over critical areas of Gaza, such as the Netzarim and Philadelphi Corridors. January 15, 2025
Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release terms Under the terms of the emerging ceasefire, it is expected that the first 33 hostages to be released will be humanitarian cases — women, children, elderly and sick. January 14, 2025
National Security Council warns Israelis of escalating Iranian kidnapping plots In November, Israeli-Moldovan Rabbi Zvi Kogan was abducted and killed in the United Arab Emirates. January 14, 2025
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
‘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
Israeli security foils Islamic Jihad shooting attack Soldiers found in their vehicle two loaded and ready-to-use M16 rifles, vests, face masks and a large amount of ammunition. January 12, 2025
Fake news and psychological warfare: ‘An unbelievable success of Hamas’ 'We’ve learned with the time to filter the messages and not to believe anything that Hamas, or whoever, says, until there is an official confirmation,' said Talik Gvili, whose son's body is being held in Gaza. January 10, 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
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
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
As ceasefire’s end approaches, Israeli officials doubt Lebanon’s long-term stability Jerusalem remains concerned about the Lebanese Armed Forces’ ability to fill the vacuum left by Hezbollah. January 7, 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
Policeman, 2 retired school counselors identified as victims of Palestinian shooting attack An eyewitness told The Press Service of Israel that the attack was 'a shooting spree.' January 6, 2025
‘They followed my every step’: Hezbollah-linked NGO targeted Israeli in London The foundation has filed similar legal complaints against Israeli soldiers traveling in other countries, including the Netherlands and Ecuador. January 6, 2025
High Court: Israel can retain bodies of slain terrorists for potential hostage exchange Justice David Mintz emphasized the court’s limited authority to intervene in security-related government decisions, noting intervention is reserved for extreme circumstances. January 5, 2025
Israeli forces uncover weapons in Syrian demilitarized zone Israel sent forces into the 235 sq km buffer zone to prevent Syrian rebels from approaching the border when the regime of Bashar Assad collapsed in December. January 5, 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
891 fallen IDF soldiers since October 7, highest death toll since Yom Kippur war The IDF observed a troubling increase in suspected suicides, rising from 14 in 2022 to 17 in 2023 and 21 in 2024, with most occurring after the war began. 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
‘It’s devastating’: Northern Israelis hesitate to rebuild lives after war Less than 3,000 of Kiryat Shmona's 28,000 residents have returned, transforming the once-bustling streets into a ghost town. January 1, 2025
Israel bombs Hamas command center in abandoned Gaza hospital Israeli jet planes bomb Hamas base inside abandoned Gaza City hospital, while 240 terrorists were arrested in another hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. December 29, 2024
2024: Israel’s year in photos As 2024 comes to an end, here is a selection of the most memorable photos of an eventful year taken by The Press Service of Israel’s photographers across the country. December 27, 2024
Israel reveals links between killed Gaza ‘journalists’ and Islamic Jihad Gaza journalists being on the payroll of or collaborating with Hamas and Islamic Jihad have been a repeated controversy. December 27, 2024
Israeli scientists conduct human trials for microsensors aiming to revolutionize heart care The data collected by the microsensors will be used to assist heart failure specialists in making clinical decisions. December 26, 2024
Arab leaders urging Trump to replace Mahmoud Abbas The Arab leaders revealed that not only is Abbas preventing an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians, but he is also obstructing efforts to resolve the situation in Gaza due to his political weakness and low popularity. December 26, 2024
‘Environmental terrorism’: Illegal Palestinian dumping turns Judea and Samaria into hazard zones 'The Palestinian Authority has failed to address these issues—both through negligence and intentional disregard—turning pollution and environmental hazards into immediate health and ecological threats for all Israelis and Palestinians.' December 26, 2024
Marwan Barghouti tops Palestinian polls for PA leadership as family lobbies for his release The AWRAD survey also found 71% of Palestinians were dissatisfied with the leadership of PA President Mahmoud Abbas. December 25, 2024
Stroke survivors’ cognitive skills could unlock better recovery pathways, say Israeli researchers Tasks that require adaptability, self-monitoring, and responsiveness — skills integral to rehabilitation — become significantly harder for stroke survivors. December 25, 2024
Tel Aviv company sails into new waters with $270M acquisition by US investment fund The acquisition report highlighted FTV’s plan to accelerate Windward’s growth by expanding beyond maritime operations into global supply chain analytics. December 25, 2024
Israeli president renews call for independent Oct. 7 commission of inquiry Such commissions have broader authority to summon witnesses and collect evidence and are headed by a senior Supreme Court justice. December 24, 2024
Hope for cancer patients: Israeli researchers unveil innovative dual-drug nanoparticle therapy Tumor size reduction and delayed progression were significant, with treated mice showing a 2.5-fold improvement in time to progression and a twofold increase in median survival compared to those receiving free drugs. December 23, 2024
Israel and Slovakia sign historic $582 million deal to boost air defense capabilities In November, Israel Aerospace Industries reported a record-breaking order backlog of approximately $25 billion and a 74% increase in net income in its third-quarter earnings report. December 23, 2024
