Israel releases photos of Hamas commander feasting underground before targeted strike The release of the photos came one day after a study conducted by Israeli academics argued that claims of genocide in Gaza are based on flawed data and ultimately undermine international law. September 4, 2025
Israel foils Hamas plot to assassinate national security minister 'The investigation revealed that the suspects purchased several drones, loaded them with explosives, and intended to carry out the attack,' the Shin Bet said. September 3, 2025
Ofek 19 satellite transmitting data after successful launch, Israel says The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Defense, the IDF and IAI, with support from defense contractors Rafael and Tomer, which produced the rocket engines. September 3, 2025
Israel’s top court rejects government procedure for dismissing attorney general The High Court gave the government until September 14 to confirm whether it will comply with the recommendation. September 2, 2025
Israel denies UN claims of ‘forcible disappearances’ at Gaza aid sites The military explained that individuals who approach aid sites outside operational hours or in ways deemed threatening may be detained for questioning. September 1, 2025
Suspect in Western Wall graffiti case caught vandalizing again The same man had been arrested earlier in August for defacing the stones of the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the walls of Jerusalem’s Great Synagogue. August 31, 2025
Israeli rabbis, imams, patriarchs unite to condemn bloodshed and protect life Religious affairs and issues of personal status, such as marriage, divorce, and conversion, are determined by leaders of Israel’s recognized religious communities — Jewish, Muslim, Druze, and 10 Christian denominations. August 29, 2025
Israeli defense chief signals ongoing operations as Syrian media reports raids Katz added that Israel will maintain its protective efforts for Syrian Druze communities. August 28, 2025
New teachers’ neighborhood opens in Israel, near Gaza border A public call for educators to join the project has already yielded over 60 applicants. August 27, 2025
IDF eliminates Hamas cell, finds weapons depot on Gaza City outskirts In addition, on Tuesday, the IDF Engineering Battalion 607—established in the aftermath of the October 7 attack—operated for the first time in Gaza. August 27, 2025
Racing against time: Rescuing the ancient mosaic in Negev region While parts of the mosaic have previously been moved to museums and storage, other fragments remain on-site in a fragile state. August 24, 2025
UN agency classifies Gaza in famine, amid controversy over aid flow and methodology According to COGAT, over 100,000 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the war began, with 300–400 trucks daily in recent weeks, 80% carrying food. August 23, 2025
Silver before coins: Evidence of an early monetary system in the land of Israel Evidence from the Shiloh and Gezer regions indicates that as early as the 17th century BCE, weighed silver was already used for commerce. August 21, 2025
IDF pursues gunman after attempted terror attack on Jewish farmers After firing a single shot, the terrorist’s weapon jammed, leading to a physical confrontation with a shepherd. August 21, 2025
World’s first human spinal cord implant to take place in Israel The new procedure aims to replace the damaged section with a lab-grown spinal cord that fuses with healthy tissue above and below the injury. August 20, 2025
Israeli soldiers repel major Hamas attack on elite recon unit Early reports indicate that the rapid response by Israeli troops prevented what could have been a large-scale incident with multiple casualties and hostages. August 20, 2025
2,150-year-old Greek trade weight returns to Israel after looting The discovery sheds light on the Hellenistic administration that governed the Land of Israel following the conquests of Alexander the Great. August 19, 2025
Knesset committee authorizes call-up of 430,000 reservists amid Haredi draft dispute Government officials argue the measure is essential for operational flexibility as fighting in Gaza escalates. August 18, 2025
Breaking the glass ceiling: More Israeli women join frontline military units According to figures from the IDF’s Manpower Directorate, more than 20,000 women eligible for combat service enlisted last year. August 18, 2025
Israeli archaeologists discover world’s oldest known senior home While most archaeological remains from the period focus on churches, monasteries, or infrastructure, this mosaic reveals that the community also invested in institutions with daily social functions. August 18, 2025
Israel welcomes UN blacklisting of Hamas for sexual crimes in conflict Freed hostages have told stories of sexual assault, including captors touching their private parts, threatening them with rape and forced marriage, and asking detailed questions about their menstrual cycle. August 14, 2025
Why we fall for fake photos: Seeing them multiple times shapes belief, Israeli scientists say Until now, this effect—where repeated exposure increases perceived truth—had only been confirmed for text. August 14, 2025
Record-breaking overnight heat grips Israel, more extreme temperatures ahead Wednesday’s forecast calls for heavy heat across the country, steamy and humid along the coast, and possible afternoon thunderstorms in the south, with haze in some areas. August 13, 2025
Israeli forces detain weapons dealer in southern Syria The army confirmed ongoing deployments in the area to disrupt terrorist activity and prevent hostile elements from gaining a foothold. August 11, 2025
Holocaust survivor Olga Weissberg, injured in June missile attack, dies at 91 During 12 days of war, 31 Israelis were killed and more than 3,000 were injured in Iranian missile strikes. August 10, 2025
Israeli leaders praise Trump for brokering ‘historic’ peace deal 'May you all enjoy a new era of reconciliation and shared prosperity,' said Prime Minister Netanyahu. August 10, 2025
AI may be quietly narrowing worldviews, Israeli scholar argues Over time, as LLMs feed on their own outputs and continue to train on existing digital content, the narrowing effect compounds. August 8, 2025
Israeli doctors transplant Cypriot heart and lungs in race against time The logistical feat required a series of coordinated actions that began with an email on Saturday afternoon from a transplant coordinator in Cyprus. August 7, 2025
Israel issues health, safety alerts ahead of upcoming heat wave Temperatures are expected reach as high as 48 degrees in the Jordan Valley, 40 degrees in Jerusalem August 7, 2025
Israel signs record $35B gas export deal with Egypt According to the latest resource reports, the Leviathan field still holds around 600 BCM, with production projected to continue through at least 2064. August 7, 2025
‘You feel part of something bigger’: Immigrants volunteer to support Israeli soldiers Shishi Shabbat Yisraeli is a grassroots initiative that connects Russian‑speaking immigrants with Israeli life and volunteer opportunities. August 7, 2025
‘The system failed him’: Israeli lawmakers hear gripping testimony on rising army suicides While suicide rates among mandatory service members remain relatively stable, the number has surged among reservists — a population that has grown sharply since Hamas’ October 7 attack. August 5, 2025
Israel unveils new aid mechanism for Gaza to bypass Hamas, sideline UN According to the UN’s own numbers, a staggering 85% of the aid entering the Gaza Strip by truck since May 19 has been stolen. August 5, 2025
Israel greenlights nearly $940M to rehabilitate Ashkelon and western Negev 'This is an investment not only in money, but in spirit, faith, and vision,' Finance Minister Smotrich said. August 4, 2025
Legal uproar: Israeli Attorney General’s firing triggers High Court challenge The government claims Baharav-Miara has been 'serially thwarting its policies and actions,' while she maintains the government has been 'acting unlawfully and advancing unconstitutional legislation.' August 4, 2025
Injured ‘Fauda’ star to anti-war artists: ‘Try fighting one day in Gaza’ He was injured in a January 2024 explosion in the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza, where six soldiers were killed. August 4, 2025
Israeli minister prays on Temple Mount, calls for sovereignty over Gaza The Temple Mount, where the First and Second Jewish Temples were built, is the holiest site in Judaism. August 3, 2025
Israeli forces seize weapons in southern Syria raids 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. August 3, 2025
Israeli officials downplay impact of new US tariffs Dr. Ron Tomer, president of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, expressed disappointment, saying the decision fell short of expectations given the close bilateral ties. August 2, 2025
Israeli-led breakthrough paves way for next-generation cancer therapies The practical applications of this discovery are potentially far-reaching for cancer immunotherapy. August 1, 2025
Gaza’s hunger: UN delays, Hamas theft, and black market greed As of July 27, 2025, all aid crossings have reopened, and additional airdrops are being carried out. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF), launched in May, now supports alternative aid distribution networks. July 31, 2025
Rabbis reject Israeli army service; arrests for draft refusal likely in September In total, the army has now issued approximately 78,000 summonses to Haredi men between the ages of 17.5-28 during the 2024 draft year. July 31, 2025
Monkey business in Ramla ends in capture at cement factory The Nature and Parks Authority said the green monkeys — non-native to Israel — are believed to have been released by private individuals who kept them illegally. July 30, 2025
‘Not even there’: Gaza aid group says ex-contractor fabricated eyewitness war crimes claims According to a GHF spokesperson, he was terminated by UG Solutions, GHF’s security partner, on June 13 for 'misconduct, erratic behavior, and repeated workplace conflicts.' July 30, 2025
Israel: Viral photo of Gaza boy exploited to push false starvation claims Al-Raqab’s photograph, which showed him visibly underweight and in distress, was widely shared on social media and reported in outlets including Al Jazeera and Italian media as evidence of famine. July 28, 2025
Discovery of early Bronze Age workshop sheds light on Canaanite industry Excavators also determined that the site had been used continuously for hundreds of years, from the Chalcolithic period through the Early Bronze Age. July 28, 2025
‘I saw a yellow color’: Volunteer uncovers 2,000-year-old Galilee treasure The discovery was made by a volunteer working with the ongoing excavation team, which has been uncovering and restoring the ancient city of Susita — also known by its Greek name, Hippos — for the past 26 years. July 24, 2025
Grassroots Israeli Druze initiative mobilizes lifesaving relief for Syrian brethren The grassroots effort is collecting food, water, blankets, medical supplies, and more. July 23, 2025
Israel strikes 120 targets across Gaza in latest operations against Hamas In southern Gaza, ground troops destroyed several structures belonging to Hamas that threatened soldiers. July 23, 2025
Israel unprepared for wildfires as risks grow, comptroller warns These fires, and many others in recent years, were amplified by extreme weather and, in northern Israel, by wartime missile strikes igniting dry terrain. July 22, 2025
Israeli forces advance in Gaza, capture terror suspects in Deir al-Balah Most were released after on-site questioning and evacuated in coordination with international organizations. July 22, 2025
Burning questions: What really happened at Taybeh’s Church? The accusations of 'settler violence' were based on statements from church leaders and the Taybeh municipality, which released a video purporting to show settlers setting the blaze. July 21, 2025
Netanyahu treated for dehydration after eating spoiled food Netanyahu’s most recent public medical report, issued in January 2023, described him as in a 'completely normal state of health,' with no signs of arrhythmia and the pacemaker functioning properly. July 20, 2025
Last remaining Hamas senior commander resurfaces with hair job, hiding in tunnel Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic language spokesperson, accused Haddad of trying to rewrite his image while hiding from the consequences of his actions. July 18, 2025
WATCH: The ancient tablet that confirms biblical kings, Jews’ roots in Israel The 3,000-year-old Mesha Stele—rescued by a daring horseback escape under Bedouin attack—is one of the most vital archaeological finds ever, confirming biblical kings, the Israelite God, and the Jewish people's ancient roots in the Land of Israel. July 17, 2025
Shas quits Netanyahu government, stops short of toppling it The immediate cause of the walkout was the government’s failure to advance legislation formalizing the Haredi draft exemption. July 16, 2025
IDF hits Syrian regime after attacks on Druze minority Following clashes between regime forces and Druze militias leaving dozens dead, IDF intervenes in Syria on behalf of Druze minority. July 15, 2025
Got Milk? Israeli research promises better milk, healthier cows Israeli scientists discover stem cell molecules that boost milk quality and cow health. July 14, 2025
Israel’s High Court approves compromise on key security appointment This compromise marks the end of a constitutional standoff sparked by the government’s attempt in March to dismiss former Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. July 13, 2025
New Israel-EU agreement opens humanitarian aid routes, increases flow to Gaza In addition to expanded truck convoys and renewed aid routes through Egypt and Jordan, fuel deliveries to humanitarian facilities will resume. July 10, 2025
