New Israeli mRNA vaccine may thwart deadly bacteria and bioterrorism threats This breakthrough opens the door to developing mRNA vaccines for other dangerous bacteria, including those that are resistant to antibiotics. July 9, 2025
Rare 15th-century Biblical manuscripts shed light on Ethiopian Jewish heritage The sacred texts were passed down over generations by religious leaders known as Kessim, who serve as the spiritual authorities in Ethiopia’s Jewish tradition. July 9, 2025
‘You don’t make deals with the devil’: Gaza memoir offers stark warning on Hamas The book’s deeper message lies in what Shachar exposes about the nature of the Hamas regime and the people of Gaza. July 8, 2025
Broken bonds: Twin sisters’ separation reveals deep scars of October 7 Young children, particularly twins who share a unique emotional closeness, may suffer from nightmares, panic attacks, and long-term anxiety. July 7, 2025
Taiwan becomes first foreign nation to fund medical project in Judea and Samaria The visit included a tour of the Nanasi Medical Center construction site in Sha’ar Binyamin, where advanced work is already underway. July 7, 2025
Israel shuts down civil shelter program that housed 125,000 evacuees The initiative to evacuate residents to hotels prevented the collapse of the hotel industry, and the livelihood grant provided flexibility and welfare to the evacuees, saving the state 7 billion shekels. July 7, 2025
Netanyahu’s departure to U.S. was delayed as Orthodox draft dispute boils over The draft legislation has been at the heart of intense coalition infighting, especially since a crisis erupted last month over disagreements on enforcement. July 6, 2025
Chip giant NVIDIA to build new Israeli campus, expand R&D operations NVIDIA already employs 5,000 people in Israel, making its R&D operation in the country the company’s largest outside the United States. July 6, 2025
As Netanyahu prepares for Trump meeting, Israeli president backs ‘painful’ decisions According to Herzog’s office, the two discussed 'opportunities to deepen ties with additional countries, in the spirit of Trump’s Abraham Accords initiative.' July 6, 2025
Israeli sovereignty will be restored over Joseph’s Tomb, located within hotbed of terror Among the key supporters are Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee Chairman MK Yuli Edelstein, and Minister Idit Silman. July 4, 2025
Iranian exile in Israel envisions ‘King Cyrus Project’ for Middle East peace Dana believes change will come through two mechanisms: internal Iranian opposition and potential Israeli military action. July 3, 2025
Israeli tech funding hits three-year high, fueled by enterprise software and mega M&A deals The upswing in capital came even as overall deal volume declined by 10% compared to the previous six months. June 30, 2025
Israeli government allows return to Gaza border communities, citing no security risk While the military ban has been lifted, the government confirmed support will continue for those not yet ready to move back. June 29, 2025
Israel confirms arrests of terror suspects in southern Syria 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. June 29, 2025
Israel offers telemedicine aid to Iranians in unprecedented outreach The tweet added that Iranians can communicate with doctors in Persian or English and instructed people to reach out using a virtual private network (VPN). June 26, 2025
Gun license surge in Israel: Over 400,000 applications since October 7 Israeli citizens do not have a legal right to privately carry firearms and the country has strict gun control laws. June 25, 2025
Israel says Iran’s nuclear weapons program set back by ‘many years’ In The Hague for the NATO summit on Wednesday, Trump told reporters Fordow was 'obliterated.' June 25, 2025
Hamas recruits teenagers by stealing food and controlling supply, experts say GHF claims to have delivered more than 42 million meals to date, and continues to operate daily, despite having five of its volunteers murdered by Hamas while doing so. June 25, 2025
Hostage’s memoir of Hamas captivity shatters records as Israel’s fastest-selling book Published by the Sella Meir Publishing House, Hostage is currently being translated into multiple languages. June 24, 2025
Israel using electronic warfare to thwart Iranian drone attacks Using real-time detection and disruption technology, the cyber unit forms a key layer in Israel’s aerial defense system. June 23, 2025
‘The world is going to be very surprised:’ Influential activist outlines plans for a new era in post-war Iran The vision of Iran Front’s vision is for a religion-less, lawful, democratic constitution, debated and approved by the people of Iran – something he says; '99, if not 100% of Iranians want it.' June 23, 2025
Israeli jets destroy Iranian strategic missile command center During the strikes, an IAF aircraft identified Iranian Armed Forces soldiers loading missile launchers and eliminated them. June 22, 2025
Israel Antiquities Authority X account hacked by pro-Iran cyber group In January, Handala claimed responsibility for breaching the emergency alert systems in 20 Israeli kindergartens, triggering fake rocket sirens and broadcasting Arabic messages and pro-terror songs. June 22, 2025
‘US should join Iran war,’ say Jerusalem residents Uncertainty about the Trump administration’s approach adds complexity to these hopes. June 19, 2025
U.S. intervention in Iran a ‘bonus, not necessity’ for Israel, analyst says If the U.S decides to attack Iran directly, Iran is expected to strike U.S bases in Iraq, Qatar and elsewhere with ballistic missiles. June 19, 2025
Israel tweets Mossad link in response to Iranian social media pleas The tweet included a link and advised people to only contact the Mossad using an external VPN. June 18, 2025
Poll reveals stark Jewish-Arab divide over Israel’s war with Iran Among Arab Israelis, 86% favored diplomacy over full-scale military action, and 78% said Israel should comply with any American request to stop the campaign. June 17, 2025
Decapitated: A who’s who of senior Iranian figures killed in Israeli strikes Here is a who’s who of the most notable Iranian figures killed in the Israeli campaign. June 16, 2025
Israel’s top domestic security post changes hands amid war with Iran The Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic intelligence service, is responsible for counterterrorism, counterintelligence, internal security, VIP protection, and cybersecurity. June 15, 2025
Operation Rising Lion: What we know so far about Israeli strikes on Iran Israeli attacks on Iran are continuing at present. Retaliation from Iran is expected upon Israel in the coming days. June 13, 2025
Netanyahu: ‘The Jewish state refuses to be a victim of a nuclear holocaust’ The comments come in the wake of a sweeping Israeli air assault targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, top scientists, and senior IRGC commanders—the most direct strike yet against the heart of the regime’s military and atomic ambitions. June 13, 2025
Inside Hamas’s aid racket: Black markets, secret cash transfers, and smuggling rings The resumption of aid delivery through distribution centers operated by international organizations—now under civilian security supervision—has created a system that bypasses Hamas entirely. June 12, 2025
‘Evacuees deserved better’: Bureaucratic failures stall northern Israel’s rebuilding Though the government eventually allocated NIS 940 million ($268 million) in May 2024 for immediate recovery, only 65% of the funds had been used by July. June 10, 2025
IDF veterans may face ‘war crimes’ charges in four countries without Israel’s help Back in Israel, there is growing concern that while these legal and political attacks escalate, even low-ranking soldiers with minimal operational roles will be swept up in legal action. June 10, 2025
Terror-affiliated businessman behind Greta Thunberg flotilla According to Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, since October 7, Zahar Birawi has been promoting initiatives to send 'aid ships' to the Gaza Strip as part of his role as chairman of the International Committee to break the 'siege' on Gaza. June 9, 2025
PTSD a direct cause of diabetes and other chronic illnesses, Israeli experts say The committee concluded that PTSD can causally contribute to diseases including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, stroke, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). June 8, 2025
Lufthansa group announces return to Israel’s skies Delta Air Lines resumed daily nonstop service from New York’s JFK Airport about two weeks ago, while Dutch carrier KLM has restarted its Amsterdam-Tel Aviv route with outbound flights making a brief stopover in Cyprus. June 8, 2025
‘Blow them out of the water’: Experts call for harsher measures ahead of Greta Thunberg’s Gaza boat landing It is expected that Israel will let the boat reach Gazan shores and then arrest the crew before putting them back on a plane to their respective countries. June 8, 2025
Medical drones, AI therapy and foodtech: Israeli civilian startups are becoming battlefield lifesavers Out of hundreds of applicants, 15 Israeli startups were chosen for Innotal’s inaugural cohort, each receiving a fast-tracked NIS 200,000 ($57,000) pilot budget to deploy their tech into active IDF units within six months. June 5, 2025
Israel sets new record with $14.8 billion in defense exports in 2024 Geographically, Europe led with 54% of export volume, followed by Asia and the Pacific (23%), Abraham Accords countries (12%), North America (9%). Latin American and African countries accounted for the remaining 2%. June 4, 2025
‘Each truck is a risk’: Shooting incident renews Israeli debate over Gaza aid In a new model of aid distribution seeking to bypass Hamas, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) says it has distributed seven million meals in its first week of operations. June 4, 2025
Israel’s smoking rate 30% above global average, government report finds The vast majority of teen users reported using flavored tobacco: 88% of hookah users, 82% of electronic cigarette users, and 45% of users of regular cigarettes or rolling tobacco. June 3, 2025
World’s oldest complete Bible goes on display in Tel Aviv The manuscript was sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $38.1 million in May 2023, becoming the most expensive Jewish manuscript ever sold and one of the most valuable historical documents of any kind. May 29, 2025
Iran targeted Israeli officials, journalists in dozens of cyberattacks, Shin Bet reveals Attackers contacted targets via platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and email, often using messages tailored to the recipient’s background to avoid arousing suspicion. May 29, 2025
Israeli forces continue crackdown on Palestinian terror funding Weapons and a range of equipment such as computing devices, safes, banknote counters, and office supplies were also seized. May 28, 2025
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Legal expert backs deportation of Palestinian Authority-funded terrorists Defense Minister Israel Katz said four Israeli Arabs are currently in advanced stages of the deportation process, with proceedings initiated against hundreds of other security prisoners. May 28, 2025
One-third of Israelis return to smoking amid war anxiety, new data shows The survey found that 23% of Israelis are regular cigarette smokers, with rates higher among men (30%) and lower among high-income earners (15%). May 28, 2025
‘Positive and very promising’: First face-to-face Israel-Syria talks progressing According to Prof. Eyal Zisser, the talks are a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on May 14. May 27, 2025
Thousands of Gazans receive food as new aid distribution model takes shape In this new model, only pre-selected family representatives are allowed to access the centers, where they pick up heavy boxes of food in controlled, American-secured zones. May 27, 2025
Israeli forces hit Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists operating from Gaza school To reduce the risk of harming civilians, Israeli forces used precision weapons, aerial surveillance, and other intelligence. May 26, 2025
Israel cautions citizens in Canada as threat level rises The advisory comes as anti-Israel organizations plan protests Sunday in Canadian cities, including Toronto and Waterloo, in response to pro-Israel events scheduled for the same day. May 25, 2025
Israeli probe finds tactical errors and friendly fire in deadly Kissufim battle Fighting continued for days, with daily skirmishes recorded as late as October 12, exposing that the area was never fully cleared on the first day. May 22, 2025
Israel in political uproar after court blocks dismissal of top security official Though Bar had already announced his resignation and the government withdrew its decision to fire him, the court ruled that the matter was of public importance that it warranted a binding legal interpretation. May 22, 2025
Israel: Over 100 Gaza targets hit, Hamas air commander killed Targets in northern Gaza included a weapons storage facility, an underground route, and an Islamic Jihad military building containing arms. May 20, 2025
Argentine president to press for Hamas hostage release during Israel visit Discussions are also expected to include the launch of direct flights between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires. May 20, 2025
‘Never again must be a promise’: South Korea opens its first Holocaust museum The institution aims to educate the Korean public on the realities of genocide and the importance of standing against extremism and historical denial. May 19, 2025
Teen working for Iran filmed hospital where former Israeli prime minister was recovering The health scare came just weeks after Bennett, 53, signaled a possible return to politics. May 18, 2025
Study reveals how Israel’s diverse communities differ in coping with war trauma While all groups displayed strong personal, family, and community resilience, psychological distress levels varied sharply. May 18, 2025
Israel achieves record-breaking battlefield evacuation times in Gaza war Wounded soldiers in Gaza are now being evacuated to hospitals in an average of just 51 minutes by helicopter and 61 minutes by ground — down from a 90-minute average during the 2014 war. May 15, 2025
Israeli startup trains dogs to sniff out cancer in groundbreaking early detection method The new method is suitable for regular check-ups, especially for individuals at higher risk of cancer, without the discomfort or cost of invasive procedures like biopsies or colonoscopies. May 14, 2025
