Israel sanctions fundraising campaign for Gaza flotilla over Hamas links The ministry pointed to reports that members of the Global Sumud Flotilla network were recently detained in Tunisia on suspicion of money laundering and corruption. April 29, 2026
Israel condemns London synagogue stabbing, warns of rising global antisemitism The two victims, a man in his 70s and another in his 30s, were treated at the scene for stab wounds and taken to a hospital in stable condition, according to London’s Metropolitan Police. April 29, 2026
Israel, Kazakhstan explore expanded cooperation during Herzog visit Israel and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992, shortly after Kazakhstan gained independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union. April 29, 2026
Israel labels five Hamas-linked media platforms as terror organizations The platforms operated across multiple digital channels, including websites and social media networks. April 28, 2026
Israelis divided on war outcomes as elections approach More than 40% of Israelis oppose a ceasefire with Hezbollah under current conditions, while fewer than one-quarter support such a move. April 28, 2026
Seven hours alone: Kibbutz Holit left without defense on Oct. 7, military probe finds Residents described carrying out rescue operations under fire, defending homes and neighbors, and in some cases confronting terrorists directly. April 27, 2026
Israel to accelerate fortification of northern communities The proposal is set to address gaps in existing protections, introduce long-term funding frameworks, and recommend ways to cut through regulatory delays that have slowed construction. April 26, 2026
Family reunification push brings 240 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel The arrival is the first of three flights scheduled over the next two weeks, which together are expected to bring around 600 immigrants from the community. April 24, 2026
High Court hearing on October 7 inquiry exposes Israeli divisions Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted calls for a formal state commission of inquiry, calling it 'politically biased.' April 23, 2026
Archive traces British officer’s influence on early Israeli military thinking Among the items in the archive are Hebrew study notebooks, a personal diary documenting his time in the country, operational plans, intelligence reports, and rare photographs. April 22, 2026
‘Writing history under fire’: Israel honors distinguished soldiers on Independence Day Of the 120 recipients, 68 are men and 52 are women. April 22, 2026
Israeli soldier jailed 30 days for desecrating crucifix in Lebanon The incident drew international condemnation as a photo of the soldier taking a sledgehammer to the statue of Jesus circulated online. April 21, 2026
Civilian life out of reach for returning Israeli reservists Some reservists also described a sense of guilt, saying moments of enjoyment felt inappropriate while others remained in combat. April 21, 2026
Israeli officer indicted over alleged Gaza smuggling scheme The shipment reportedly included mobile phones, cigarettes, tobacco, silicone, solar panels, and electric bicycles in large quantities. April 20, 2026
Young Jews more optimistic and engaged despite rising global antisemitism: survey A large majority of respondents — 88% — said they see Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people, and 85% said its existence is essential to Jewish continuity. April 20, 2026
Israel blames Hezbollah for deadly attack on UN peacekeepers French President Emmanuel Macron identified the fatality as French Sgt. First Class Florian Montorio. April 19, 2026
Wartime restrictions to shape Memorial Day ceremonies across Israel Current restrictions limit attendance to up to 5,000 people in certain areas and, in other locations, to 1,000. April 17, 2026
Israeli High Court limits Ben-Gvir’s powers over police appointments and public comments The court also set out a timetable for further coordination between the government and the legal system. April 16, 2026
IDF soldiers seize Hezbollah weapons in Bint Jbeil school Bint Jbeil, a Hezbollah stronghold, is about two kilometers from the border and overlooks several Israeli communities. April 16, 2026
No exit: Israel unready for wartime aviation shutdown, says state report In February 2026, after the audit’s period, El Al was fined a record $39 million for wartime price gouging. April 15, 2026
Israel uncovers alleged espionage case involving Nazareth woman Since June 2025, Israeli police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) have uncovered more than 16 espionage cases linked to Iran. April 15, 2026
Mossad chief: War with Iran not over until its ‘extremist regime’ falls Barnea said Israel repeatedly raised red flags about Iran’s nuclear program and expanding ballistic missile arsenal. April 14, 2026
Life between sirens: Inside Kiryat Shmona’s return to war Several residents who have remained or recently returned each describe a different way of living with fear, attachment and uncertainty. April 14, 2026
Netanyahu battles court over attempt to unseat Ben-Gvir The submission described the petitions as an unprecedented attempt to remove a sitting minister through judicial intervention rather than political accountability. April 12, 2026
‘It’s terrible — what was the war for?’ Israelis doubt ceasefire will last For bakery owner Yoel Khalifa, the war’s impact was felt most in daily life. April 11, 2026
Palestinian NGO dissolves amid ties to PFLP terror group According to an Israeli watchdog, DCI-P staff and board members have included known PFLP operatives. April 9, 2026
Israeli man arrested for spying for Iran, targeting former prime minister During the June 2025 war with Iran, Gaidarov reportedly provided detailed information on missile impact zones in northern Israel, photographed Haifa Port, and tracked the arrival of foreign naval vessels. April 9, 2026
Al Jazeera reporter killed in Gaza helped build Hamas arsenal A comprehensive study released in December 2025 found that about 60% of individuals identified as journalists killed during the war in Gaza were members of or affiliated with terrorist organizations, primarily Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad. April 9, 2026
Israel restarts Leviathan gas field after five-week shutdown The closure of Leviathan, Israel’s largest offshore natural gas field, forced authorities to ramp up the use of coal and diesel fuel for electricity production. April 7, 2026
Jerusalem upgrades civil defense with remote-access public shelters The NIS 5 million ($1.6 million) system enables shelters to open automatically upon receiving an alert from Israel’s Home Front Command or by municipal decision. April 6, 2026
Israel approves major expansion of Arrow missile interceptor production The Arrow-3 system, Israel’s long-range ballistic missile interceptor, had its first operational success when it shot down a ballistic missile fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in November 2023. April 6, 2026
Israelis show growing interest in learning Persian, school says Israel’s Persian community is estimated at around 250,000 people, though only about 50,000 were actually born in Iran, with the rest being second- and third-generation Israelis of Iranian descent. April 6, 2026
Temple Mount set for limited reopening to Jews and Muslims In the event of a missile alert, all visitors would be immediately evacuated in accordance with emergency protocols. April 6, 2026
Four bodies recovered after Iranian missile strikes Haifa building Explosive ordnance experts were also working at the scene amid concerns that part of the missile’s warhead may not have detonated. April 6, 2026
Dozens of Hezbollah rockets strike near UN positions, Israel warns On March 30, one UNIFIL soldier was killed in an explosion at a peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, while two others were killed in a separate blast involving their vehicle in another village in south Lebanon. April 5, 2026
1,000 terrorists killed, Hezbollah financial assets targeted in past month Israel has also assassinated several Hamas financiers in Lebanon, most recently Walid Muhammad Dib and Wassam Mustafa Hussein Ta. April 3, 2026
Sign language interpreter and two other Israelis charged with spying for Iran In a separate case announced the same day, prosecutors filed an indictment against two young men from Modi’in Illit, Israel Levkovich, 20, and Oral Makitan, 25, on espionage charges. April 3, 2026
Between sirens and coffee cups, Jerusalem refuses to stop moving But adaptation has its limits. How does anyone truly adapt to sirens after midnight? April 1, 2026
Yesha Council: Ramallah governor held terrorist support meetings The council stressed that documentation of the meetings appeared on Ghanam’s official Facebook page. March 30, 2026
Kiryat Shmona remains under fire as residents refuse to leave home In a town seen from a distance mostly through rockets, maps, and casualty reports, the reasons people stay are often deeply personal. March 30, 2026
Iran war and AI fuel fake images: ‘People don’t know what to believe anymore’ In an environment where misinformation spreads faster than verification, experts stress vigilance. March 18, 2026
Israel disrupts planned Hezbollah barrage, expands strikes across Lebanon Air and naval strikes also hit Hezbollah’s financial networks in Beirut, including assets of the so-called 'Al-Karch Al-Hassan' association, which the group uses to fund operations and pay its members. March 18, 2026
Israeli Air Force set to become first to deploy airborne laser weapons The Haifa-based Elbit delivered its strongest financial performance to date in 2025, with revenue reaching $7.94 billion, a 16% increase, and profit climbing sharply to $534 million. March 17, 2026
Israel braces for night of heavy Hezbollah rocket barrages The Home Front Command advised preparing for the possibility of multiple alarms and extended shelter stays, with essentials such as water, charged phones, and basic supplies. March 17, 2026
Archaeologists reveal Byzantine-era church in Israel’s Negev Excavations also revealed a large hospitality complex near the church, including a hospice and a bathhouse with marble-lined tubs. March 17, 2026
Israeli schools partially reopen after two-week war closure Teachers are required to escort students to designated shelters and remain with them there until authorities determine it is safe to resume activities. March 16, 2026
2,000-year-old slingstone with taunting message discovered in Israel Despite their small size, the projectiles were highly effective. A skilled slinger could strike targets from more than 300 meters away. March 16, 2026
‘We just finished renovating’: Iranian missile hits same Israeli home for second time in a year According to the Israel Defense Forces, roughly half of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran have carried cluster munition warheads. March 15, 2026
Israel denies shortage of missile interceptors Israel employs a multi-layered system to defend against short-, medium- and long-range missiles. March 15, 2026
‘We’re not scared’: Jerusalem carries on amid war Despite the disruptions to daily life, Israelis are proud of their country’s accomplishments so far and are making the most of their time. March 12, 2026
Ambiguous footage and prisoner’s release result in dropped charges for Israeli soldiers The identity of the Palestinian in the video was never released, but he was sent to Gaza on October 13 during a ceasefire with Hamas. March 12, 2026
Following Iran, Hamas builds terror networks in Europe Hamas’ initiative to operate beyond Gaza, Israel, Lebanon and Syria was the personal project of senior Hamas leader Salah Arouri, who was killed by Israel in Beirut in 2024. March 11, 2026
Israeli damage claims close to 10,000 but lag behind June 2025 toll To support residents, 54 teams from the Compensation Fund are working across the country. March 11, 2026
Roughly half of Iranian missiles launched at Israel carried cluster warheads, army says In recent days, Iran’s launches have typically consisted of one or a few missiles at a time rather than large coordinated barrages. March 11, 2026
Israel targets Hezbollah banking network in latest airstrikes The network is based on the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, through which Hezbollah deposits and stores funds, manages salary payments, and even makes money transfers from Iran. March 10, 2026
Israeli Air Force targeting Tehran, Isfahan and southern Iran as strikes top 6,000 overall Israeli forces have located and destroyed a large number of Iranian ballistic missile launchers, reducing their operational capabilities to less than 60%. March 9, 2026
Women now 20% of Israeli combat forces, military says In the Israeli Air Force, women account for about half of the personnel serving in the Air Defense Array, a unit central to intercepting incoming missile threats. March 9, 2026
Israel strikes IRGC space headquarters in Tehran The IDF said the strikes also hit about 50 ammunition bunkers located in an internal security base, as well as a Basij base, an internal security command center, and a compound belonging to the IRGC’s ground forces. March 8, 2026
Iranian missile carrying suspected cluster munition hits central Israel A cluster bomb is a weapon that disperses dozens or hundreds of smaller submunitions over a wide area, designed to strike multiple targets simultaneously. March 8, 2026
Israel to allow limited international departures as rescue flights continue Land border crossings have seen 18,910 people enter Israel via the Taba border crossing with Egypt and the Rabin, Allenby, and Jordan River crossings with Jordan between Feb. 28-March 6. March 8, 2026
