Israeli foreign minister visits India, highlights strategic partnership and fight against Hamas Sa’ar concluded by reaffirming Israel’s commitment to a long-term strategic alliance with India, stressing that the partnership is vital for regional stability and prosperity. November 4, 2025
OECD praises Israel’s agriculture for wartime growth The OECD highlighted Israel’s investment in research and development, which accounts for over 20% of the ministry’s annual budget and positions the country as a leader in agricultural technology. November 2, 2025
Israel greenlights initial work on Jordan Valley security fence The ministry emphasized that the upgraded barrier is part of an integrated operational system that includes sensors, reconnaissance, and operational teams. October 31, 2025
Teen killed in fall at Jerusalem construction site during protest 'He was lying at the foot of a high-rise construction site, without a pulse and not breathing,' said MDA. October 30, 2025
Israel launches AI-powered medical assistant for children’s hospital doctors During development, over 500 clinical questions were compiled by pediatricians, with more than 100 reference answers assigned to guarantee quality. October 30, 2025
Israel identifies remains as belonging to previously recovered body Reports indicate Israel is considering moving the Yellow Line to place more Gaza territory under its control. October 28, 2025
Israel’s natural gas industry enters new phase with Chevron-Egypt agreement The project, managed by state-owned Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL), is designed to begin operations within three years of the agreement’s final approval. October 27, 2025
Israeli archaeologists uncover medieval sugar mills beneath national park Using Uranium–Thorium dating of stalactites formed soon after the tunnels were dug, researchers determined that they were built during the late Mamluk period. By Pesach Benson, TPS Israeli archaeologists ... October 26, 2025
‘Even my family doesn’t know I was injured’: The hidden scars of Israel’s wounded Since the October 7 attack, more than 3,700 soldiers have been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while another 9,000 have applied for recognition. October 26, 2025
Two years on, Israel Friends expands trauma recovery and battlefield aid In mental health care, Israel Friends has provided more than 40,000 hours of therapy through its Healthy Mind teletherapy program, Matanya Farm, and mental health retreats. October 23, 2025
Israel dismisses ICJ’s advisory opinion, calling it predictable and shameful Though not legally binding, the advisory opinion is expected to intensify international pressure on Israel to allow UNRWA to resume its operations. October 23, 2025
Israeli firm Rafael to deliver Spike missiles to German army in $2.3B deal Israel set an all-time record for defense exports in 2024, with sales reaching $14.795 billion, according to Defense Ministry figures released in June. October 22, 2025
Kibbutz Nir Oz mourns Aryeh Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar Tamir Adar, 38, a reservist master sergeant and deputy security coordinator at Nir Oz, was killed defending the kibbutz during the assault. October 22, 2025
Israel’s food security at risk from import dependence and poor preparedness, audit finds Among 14 key food products—ranging from rice, sugar, and bread to meat, eggs, and produce—three are below required stock levels. October 21, 2025
Israel’s life expectancy rises to 83.8 years, fourth highest in the world The country’s infant mortality rate also remains among the lowest in the OECD, standing at just 2.7 deaths per 100,000 live births. October 20, 2025
‘I lost a leg but not my future’: Soldiers’ journeys from trauma to renewal When the dust settled, the real war began—the inner one. Sleepless nights, guilt, the sense that survival itself needed justification. October 17, 2025
Legislation would let Israel try Hamas terrorists, death penalty could apply The legislation is designed not only to prosecute the terrorists efficiently, but also to demonstrate to the public that justice is being served for the scale and brutality of the October 7 attacks. October 16, 2025
Israeli president calls for full state inquiry into October 7 attack, seeks accountability Officials had initially claimed such a probe could not proceed while Israel was at war, and later argued it would be biased against the government. October 16, 2025
Sign of war’s end? Israeli military chief orders committee on citations for Gaza war heroes Defense Minister Israel Katz separately instructed Zamir to prepare recommendations for awarding the Medal of Valor, Israel’s highest military honor. October 16, 2025
Remains of hostages Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi and Eitan Levy identified In February, a body claimed to be that of Shiri Bibas was returned to Israel along with her two children, but a forensic examination determined the body was Palestinian. October 15, 2025
Red carpet and road closures: Israel gears up for Trump’s arrival Police said thousands of officers will be deployed at the airport, in Jerusalem, and along the main routes between the two, beginning early Monday morning. October 12, 2025
New technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging Cosmic radiation detectors, which measure muons — subatomic particles produced when cosmic rays collide with Earth’s atmosphere — can reveal hidden voids beneath ancient sites. October 8, 2025
Israel trip shapes Arizona attorney general hopeful’s security agenda During the visit, Glassman met with Israeli officials on counterterrorism, including Roi Cahlon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s head of counterterrorism. October 6, 2025
Israel calls on UN to collect, distribute undelivered Gaza aid 'On the Gazan side of Kerem Shalom, hundreds of trucks’ worth of food – thousands of pallets – are still waiting for collection by the UN and international organizations,' COGAT said. October 5, 2025
No humanitarian aid on the vessels, flotilla organizers publicly admit The GSF social media account published a comment saying: 'Breaking the siege on Gaza was not about aid. It was about breaking the siege on Gaza!' October 5, 2025
Israel thwarts Palestinian attempt to pave over biblical city of Gibeon Mentioned repeatedly in the Book of Joshua, it is where Joshua made a covenant with the Gibeonites and the site of the famed battle in which 'the sun stood still at Gibeon, and the moon in the valley of Ayalon.' October 1, 2025
Exemptions in the spotlight amid High Holiday strain on Israeli reservists’ families Despite repeated assurances from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that efforts are being made to ease the burden, call-ups continued. September 30, 2025
Israeli scientists identify promising new drug candidate for lung cancer According to the World Cancer Research Fund, more than 2.4 million new cases of lung cancer were reported worldwide. September 30, 2025
Israel to open former Syrian military outpost to public during Sukkot The complex covers some 11 acres and includes trenches, underground bunkers and 15 above-ground buildings that were used by Syrian forces. September 29, 2025
Haifa honors Indian cavalry who liberated city in 1918 During Haifa's liberation, around 44 Indian cavalrymen were killed or wounded, and hundreds of Ottoman and German soldiers were captured. September 29, 2025
New technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation. September 29, 2025
Ex-Hamas insider urges Israelis to launch counter-flotilla against Gaza activists In another message, he warned that the Gaza-bound flotilla was designed to provoke Israel into a confrontation that could spark international condemnation. September 28, 2025
Survey reveals heavy toll of reserve duty on Israeli families The survey found that 52% of spouses reported a negative change in their children’s mental state following reserve service. September 28, 2025
Sea of Galilee replenished with desalinated water in world-first project Pumping desalinated water into freshwater lakes has rarely been attempted due to significant ecological, technical, and economic challenges. September 26, 2025
Study finds Jewish resilience eroding amid global antisemitism According to the authors, antisemitic attitudes have moved 'from the margins of society into its mainstream institutions,' leaving Jews increasingly vulnerable. September 25, 2025
68,000 Jews visited Temple Mount in last year, highest on record The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Jewish Temples were built, is the holiest site in Judaism. September 25, 2025
Cyprus government: Anti-Israel slur graffiti is illegal, will be removed everywhere The Cypriot government has made clear that it will not tolerate antisemitic rhetoric and actions, which, according to Cypriot law, are criminal offenses. September 25, 2025
Israeli president highlights rising antisemitism in New Year address The president concluded with a broader reflection on Jewish resilience, saying that throughout history the Jewish people had overcome tragedy by relying on shared purpose and responsibility. September 22, 2025
War and the human spirit: Israeli students reconsider faith amid conflict According to the study, roughly one in four university students became more religious, while one in three described themselves as more spiritual. September 21, 2025
Cyprus’ procurement of Israeli air defense angers Turkey Produced by Israeli Aerospace Industries, the Barak MX provides comprehensive protection against a wide array of aerial threats, including aircraft, drones, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles. September 21, 2025
Two Israeli universities secure spots in global top 10 for entrepreneurs Other Israeli institutions included in the top 100 were Hebrew University of Jerusalem (30), Reichman University (47), Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (52), and Bar-Ilan University (90). September 18, 2025
Iran on your soil: Tehran’s global crime network exposed Criminal networks operate differently from traditional terror cells, complicating conventional counterterrorism approaches. September 17, 2025
Israeli airstrikes and ground maneuvers target Gaza City’s Hamas stronghold Over the past two days, the Air Force and Artillery Corps have struck more than 150 targets in Gaza City to support ground forces maneuvering in the area. September 17, 2025
Israel cautions Europe as EU leader pushes partial sanctions The measures under consideration include suspending the trade chapter of the EU-Israel association agreement, which would withdraw preferential access for Israeli goods to European markets. September 16, 2025
‘You’re in a golden cage’: How luxury hotels failed to protect Israeli evacuees’ mental health The researchers coined the term 'incarceresort' — a blend of incarceration and resort — to describe the paradoxical reality: evacuees were materially cared for yet felt trapped. September 16, 2025
Breakthrough gene therapy discovered by Israeli, US researchers could cure genetic hearing loss Genetic mutations are responsible for roughly half of all congenital hearing loss, affecting millions of children and adults worldwide. September 15, 2025
Over 20,000 Israeli soldiers treated for war injuries, half face psychological trauma Around 10,700 of those treated — representing 55% — are receiving therapy for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and other conditions. September 15, 2025
Israeli autoinjector delivers lifesaving treatment for trauma victims in under five minutes The device’s simplicity and portability mean it can be used by paramedics, first responders, and military medics, ensuring TXA reaches patients within the crucial early minutes after injury. September 14, 2025
Israelis abroad at heightened risk of terror attacks The NSC noted that the approaching second anniversary of the October 7 attacks could mark a period of heightened activity by terror groups. September 14, 2025
Israel foils Iranian-backed cells in Syria, eliminates Hezbollah-linked commander In recent weeks, Israeli raids also uncovered additional cells activated by two IRGC members, Salah al-Husseini and Muhammad Shuayb, who were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon in July. September 13, 2025
Hamas misleads Gaza residents about safe zones, Israel says Updated army estimates indicate that around 150,000 of the city’s roughly one million inhabitants have so far evacuated. September 12, 2025
New 420-bed rehab facility in Ramla to aid Israel’s injured soldiers When finished, ALEH Zahav will include long-term care units, residential facilities for families, protected spaces, a synagogue, and a research incubator. September 11, 2025
Israel, Ukraine team up to safeguard tens of thousands of worshippers in Uman Uman, a city in central Ukraine, is the burial site of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810), the founder of the Breslov Hasidic movement. September 11, 2025
Israel unveils rail-mounted robot to guard borders, bases, and prisons The robot can move continuously along the track, powered by inductive charging embedded in the rail, which allows it to operate 24/7 without stopping to recharge. September 11, 2025
Israeli foreign minister slams European Commission over proposed sanctions Sa’ar also stressed Israel’s ongoing humanitarian cooperation with the EU, pointing to efforts to stabilize Gaza’s economy. September 10, 2025
1,500 families a year: Knesset seeks uniform burial rules for stillborn children 'These signatures should not be demanded in the delivery room. Parents need time, either in the ward or at home, to cope with the loss and sign with discretion,' said one woman. September 10, 2025
‘A strategic step’: Israel and India sign bilateral investment agreement The accord aims to enhance investor confidence, protect mutual investments, and expand trade and financial cooperation. September 8, 2025
In first, former police commissioner to head Israeli unit spearheading Gaza aid COGAT has played a central role in implementing Israel’s humanitarian aid policies in Gaza during the ongoing war. September 8, 2025
Survey reveals heavy toll on families of Israel’s army reservists Spouses pursuing studies were more affected: nearly half of female students married to reservists reported declining grades, 29% deferred courses, and 8% discontinued studies altogether. September 7, 2025
Israel’s top court rules prisoner food rations below legal standard Ben-Gvir condemned the decision, questioning whether the judges were 'of Israel' and contrasting the court’s protections for prisoners with the lack of legal safeguards for Israeli hostages in Gaza. September 7, 2025
