Israeli commandos hunt for clues in four-decade Ron Arad mystery Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the mission reflected Israel’s enduring commitment to bring home its missing personnel. March 8, 2026
Israel eases restrictions on public gatherings but holy sites remain closed While security restrictions remain tight in Jerusalem’s Old City, the Home Front Command eased nationwide civilian restrictions on Thursday, allowing parts of the economy to reopen after nearly a week of near-total shutdown. March 6, 2026
Newborn undergoes emergency surgery amid air-raid alarms The newborn is recovering under close observation in the protected neonatal unit. March 5, 2026
Israelis more optimistic despite escalating war with Iran, survey finds The data show that the share of Israelis reporting high concern for their personal safety rose from 22 percent before the war to 45 percent afterward. March 5, 2026
Israeli official: There will be no IRGC-connected building standing in a few days Intelligence sharing between the two militaries is particularly close, according to the official, including shared target lists and coordination at all levels of command. March 4, 2026
Israel eliminates highest-ranking Iranian terror commander serving in Lebanon 'Israel will not allow the entrenchment of Iranian terror elements in Lebanese territory,' the IDF stated. March 3, 2026
Teenager, volunteer medic among dead in Beit Shemesh strike According to emergency services and security officials, the missile scored a direct hit on a synagogue. March 2, 2026
Netanyahu calls on Iranians to rise up in AI-powered video The video followed his first address on Saturday at the outset of the war, when he urged Iranians to rebel against the regime. March 1, 2026
Israel warns citizens outside country to be on alert for Iranian terror attacks Israelis abroad were urged to carefully monitor surroundings when in areas identified with Israel or Judaism and not to enter into areas known for hostility toward Israelis and Jews. February 28, 2026
Shin Bet employee indicted for Gaza smuggling Fifteen people, including army reservists, are accused of abusing their positions to smuggle large quantities of items such as cigarettes and tobacco. February 26, 2026
Israel’s Sheba Medical Center ranked seventh-best hospital worldwide The Ramat Gan hospital has now appeared on the list for eight consecutive years and has remained within the global top 10 for seven straight years. February 26, 2026
Modi pledges closer ties with Israel in historic Knesset speech Modi highlighted Israel’s strengths as an innovation hub and expressed optimism for economic collaboration. February 25, 2026
246,000 people, no nap: The chaos of Israel’s wartime displacement Evacuees from the same communities were split between multiple hotels, sometimes in different cities, fracturing the social networks that might have helped them cope. February 24, 2026
Student finds 800-year-old Crusader sword off Israeli coast The scans confirmed that the weapon dates to the 12th century and was designed for one-handed use, consistent with swords carried by Crusader knights. February 24, 2026
Almost half of Palestinian vegetables imported to Israel contain hazardous pesticides Dr. Ziva Hamma told the panel that around 50 percent of cucumbers, 49 percent of tomatoes, and 66 percent of hot peppers from the Palestinian Authority contain hazardous pesticides. February 23, 2026
Military watchdog warns of command failures as career soldier complaints jump 40% The report’s case files paint a troubling picture of command culture. February 23, 2026
Israel targets Indian audience with news portal highlighting trade, tech partnerships The portal highlights collaborations ranging from Israeli startups to advanced defense projects, while providing a direct channel for Indian readers to follow innovation and bilateral initiatives. February 22, 2026
‘Return them to the villages’: Israeli Druze leader pleads for access to southern Syria Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the Druze spiritual leader, has met with international officials who he says acknowledge the scale of the crisis but deflect responsibility. February 19, 2026
Israel hit by most hacktivist cyberattacks in 2025, report finds Radware recorded 1,881 unique attack claims against Israeli targets in 2025. February 19, 2026
Archaeologists uncover lives of the elderly in biblical-era Israel Using artifact analysis, architectural study, activity mapping, and ethnographic comparison, Prof. Avi Faust and his team reconstructed the experiences of the household’s senior couple. February 18, 2026
Israeli Tourism Ministry invests in upgrades ‘from Eilat to Mount Hermon’ The announcement comes as the tourism industry aims to reboot tourism after two years of war. February 18, 2026
Narendra Modi to visit Israel as Netanyahu hails India’s ‘tremendous alliance’ Modi first visited Israel in 2017, becoming the first Indian prime minister to do so. February 17, 2026
New data shows persistent gaps between Jewish and Arab Israelis Long-term unemployment—defined as joblessness exceeding six months—stood at 40.7 percent among Arabs compared to 17 percent among Jews. February 17, 2026
Israel records 3.1% economic growth in 2025, outpacing OECD average Investment activity rebounded strongly after contracting during the war period. Fixed capital investment jumped 8.1% for the year after declining 5.5% in 2024. February 17, 2026
‘If we don’t tell our story, the lies win’: Israeli soldiers share the human cost of war The 10-day visit began in Florida with meetings at the University of Miami and Florida International University and continued to Washington, D.C., and New York. February 16, 2026
Israel’s ZIM shipping sold to Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd for $3.7 billion 'Transferring its ownership to foreign hands, even if an Israeli investment fund is involved, is problematic to say the least and harms national security, and could also lead to the dismissal of thousands of workers.' February 16, 2026
Gaza hospital lashes out after aid group confirms terror presence According to the Israeli military, 85% of Gaza’s hospitals have been used by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad for terror. February 15, 2026
Israel faces burial space crisis as deaths set to double According to the study, the surge stems from a combination of Israel’s high birth rate and the aging of the 'baby boomer' generation born in the state’s early decades. February 12, 2026
Authorities foil hundreds of Iranian cyberattacks on senior Israeli figures The cyberattacks involve 'targeted phishing,' in which attackers impersonate familiar figures to lure victims into revealing personal information or downloading malicious files. February 11, 2026
‘You can be religious and a warrior’: Israel declares first Orthodox battalion operational The establishment of the Hasmonean Brigade is part of the IDF’s broader effort to expand enlistment of Haredi men amid personnel shortages and ongoing social debate. February 11, 2026
State comptroller faults government on pace of southern Israel rebuilding In April 2025, the Tekuma Region was defined as a national priority area, mandating accelerated rehabilitation across housing, infrastructure, education, welfare, employment, and community services. February 10, 2026
Israeli AI turns standard rifles into drone killers Arbel can intercept drones at ranges of up to 450 meters during daylight conditions and approximately 250 meters at night, giving infantry units meaningful standoff capability using their existing weapons. February 9, 2026
Jerusalem-area brothers charged with spying for Iran The suspects, who live in separate cities near Jerusalem, were arrested last month. February 9, 2026
El Al faces record $39 million fine for wartime price gouging El Al has rejected the price-gouging allegations, saying the reported 16% average increase in economy and premium fares 'does not constitute excessive pricing.' February 8, 2026
Israel’s military launches new unit for soldiers with disabilities Special in Uniform is a collaborative initiative of the Israel Defense Forces and Jewish National Fund-USA that focuses on integrating young people with physical and mental disabilities into the military and Israeli society. February 5, 2026
Majority of Israelis avoid expressing political views in public: survey Political representation appears fractured, with 67.5 percent of Jews and 76 percent of Arabs reporting that no party closely represents their views. February 4, 2026
Weapons, drugs seized in Negev as Israeli police step up Ramadan security The raids also come against the backdrop of surging violence in the Israeli-Arab sector. February 4, 2026
Israel formalizes Orthodox integration into military with new guidelines Haredi recruitment has increased 60 percent over the past two years, though most still choose regular army units. February 3, 2026
Israel withdraws from Open Government Partnership, citing political bias In September 2025, Spain barred Israel from attending an OGP conference on its soil, prompting a dismissive response from the organization’s management. February 2, 2026
Israeli army shuts down Hostages and Missing Persons HQ after recovering all 255 captives The unit’s work was extraordinarily complex, requiring constant intelligence gathering, as Hamas frequently moved hostages around Gaza, particularly in Gaza City. January 29, 2026
Low death rates but deep scars: Israel reviews health system’s war performance The review, conducted by six teams beginning in March 2025, examined command and control, logistics, rehabilitation, evacuation procedures, community care for evacuees, and mental health services. January 28, 2026
Israeli authorities probe large-scale smuggling network moving goods into Gaza While the specifics remain sealed, authorities have previously acknowledged that over the past year, thousands of items—such as tobacco, batteries, and other goods—have been smuggled into Gaza. January 27, 2026
Herzog criticizes New York mayor, calls denial of Jewish self-determination ‘antisemitism’ The president underscored what he described as an 'axis of hatred' spanning the globe—including Iran, Hamas, blood libels spread by international institutions, and campus harassment throughout the West. January 27, 2026
Israel approves $1.9B aid package for reserve soldiers Defense Minister Katz stressed that the benefits package is not only for reservists but also for their families and the businesses that support them. January 25, 2026
Pentagon credits Israel with weakening Iran, warns Tehran seeks nuclear rebuild The report notes that Iran still possesses technical knowledge, experienced personnel, and the institutional capacity to attempt reconstruction over time. January 24, 2026
Israel police loosen Temple Mount prayer restrictions for Jewish visitors According to Beyadenu, a Jerusalem-based non-profit, 68,429 Jews ascended the Temple Mount - a 22% increase compared to last year’s 56,057. January 21, 2026
Heated debate in Knesset over death penalty for terrorists Lilach Wagner, head of the ministry’s penal and serious crime cluster, warned that the proposal raises constitutional, moral, and international law concerns. January 20, 2026
Israel, Greece deepen defense cooperation, discuss counter-drone and missile systems Dendias reiterated Greece’s condemnation of the October 7 attacks on Israel and reaffirmed Athens’ support for Israel’s right to self-defense. January 20, 2026
Antiquities robbers arrested after damaging Roman-period cave in Galilee 'The Hittin area is recognized as an archaeological complex of historical importance,' said Nir Distelfeld, supervisor of the Antiquities Authority’s robbery prevention unit in the north. January 19, 2026
Inside Iran’s hidden war: How AI is reshaping Tehran’s influence campaigns AI allows Tehran and the regime’s supporters to manufacture images of support or amplify claims when information from inside Iran is tightly restricted. January 19, 2026
Israel’s opposition to boycott government-backed inquiry on October 7 attack The controversy centers on a bill sponsored by Likud lawmaker Ariel Kallner that proposes an alternative to a state commission of inquiry. January 18, 2026
Two Israelis arrested for smuggling ammunition to Palestinian terror contacts The Central District Attorney’s Office is expected to file indictments against the two Israeli suspects. January 15, 2026
‘Who Is a Jew’ bill fails Knesset preliminary vote The bill aimed to stipulate that registration as a Jew in official population records would be based solely on conversions recognized by Israel’s state rabbinical courts. January 15, 2026
Flooding and high winds disrupt roads and flights as storm sweeps Israel A serious incident occurred in the village of Abu Ghosh, near Jerusalem, where firefighters rescued a man and a woman from a vehicle submerged in floodwaters. January 13, 2026
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery The organizers said they envision a national database that would contain what they described as the 'genetic sequencing' of the kilns. January 12, 2026
‘Homecoming’ is voted Hebrew word of the year 'Artificial intelligence' (bina milahutit) came in second place, while hope (tikva) came in third. January 8, 2026
Knesset examines growing use of medical cannabis among PTSD-afflicted soldiers Currently, approximately 6,000 soldiers receive funding for medical cannabis, with about 3,500 new patients added over the past two years. January 7, 2026
Israeli schools were unprepared for war emergency despite COVID lessons The audit found that 39 percent of schools reported that not all students could reach protected spaces within the warning time when rockets were fired. January 6, 2026
Israeli technology could drive Venezuela’s rebuilding, expats say 'Israeli technology could play a major role. People can go weeks without water, electricity, or gas. That’s where Israel can help.' January 6, 2026
Dagan: Rename COGAT to Coordinator of Government Activities in Judea and Samaria The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories is a unit of the Defense Ministry that oversees civilian and humanitarian affairs and liaises with Palestinians. January 4, 2026
