Sa’ar heads to Czech Republic for state visit focusing on trade, security ties According to Israeli officials, bilateral trade between the countries reached more than $1.4 billion in 2023, reflecting steadily growing economic ties. May 19, 2026
US mulls pressing Israel to give withheld Palestinian taxes to rebuild Gaza The Trump administration is reportedly considering pushing Israel to hand over frozen Palestinian tax revenue to help fund the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. May 17, 2026
Board of Peace preparing ‘Plan B’ for Gaza reconstruction as Hamas refuses to disarm As Hamas refuses to disarm, stalling Trump's peace plan, US-backed Board of Peace reportedly eyeing Gaza reconstruction in areas under IDF control. May 14, 2026
IDF troops seize Litani River, cross into central Lebanon Israeli military reveals large-scale covert operation during which IDF ground forces crossed into central Lebanon after seizing part of Litani River, marking one of the deepest ground raids of the campaign. May 12, 2026
Three IDF soldiers wounded in southern Lebanon drone assault IDF Command Sgt.-Maj. (res.) Alexander Glovanyov, 47, from the central city of Petah Tikvah, was killed when an UAV launched by the Iranian-backed terrorist organization impacted inside Israeli territory. May 11, 2026
Saudis don’t need Israel, will recognize Jewish state only with ‘Auschwitz’ borders The Saudi position, cloaked in the vocabulary of international law and Palestinian self-determination, serves the same purpose: to make any recognition of Israel conditional on terms Riyadh knows Jerusalem cannot accept. May 10, 2026
Netanyahu condemns Iranian attack on UAE in call with Sheikh bin Zayed The Islamic Republic has launched more than 550 ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 2,200 drones at the UAE, more than at any other country, according to the UAE Defense Ministry. May 6, 2026
AIPAC at the frontier: A stronger alliance in the post-aid era – opinion AIPAC has long understood that the most durable case for the alliance is the case rooted in shared American interests, and the post-aid framework makes that case more concretely than the aid model ever did. May 5, 2026
New app aims to help IDF soldiers heal from PTSD More than 400 IDF soldiers and family members are already using it, and that number continues to grow. April 30, 2026
Hezbollah drone strike wounds two IDF soldiers, one seriously Throughout the day on Monday, the IDF struck some 20 terrorist sites in the Beqaa Valley and 'locations across Southern Lebanon,' the military said. April 28, 2026
Israeli Cabinet unanimously approves first ambassador to Somaliland In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Libya, the Palestinian Authority, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, and Turkey condemned Israel’s announcement. April 26, 2026
The lesser-known but real threats posed by Iran’s chemical-weapons program According to a former Mossad senior official, Iranian hackers leaked documents in 2023 from the IRGC university research institute containing evidence of chemical weapons development in a project called 'deteret 0.5.' April 19, 2026
Italy suspends defense deal with Israel Italy suspends defense accord with Israel amid growing tensions over Lebanon campaign. April 14, 2026
Trump’s Iran talks repeat Clinton’s Yasser Arafat disaster – opinion The chief lesson U.S. diplomats learned was that negotiations absent a guarantee that negotiators’ words mean anything are a waste of time. April 12, 2026
Trump agrees to ‘double-sided ceasefire’ with Iran for two weeks Early on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement in English expressing support for the truce. April 8, 2026
Oil, trade and blockades: The economics of the Iran war explained In total, Gulf states lost an estimated $15 billion in energy revenues in the first month of the war alone. April 6, 2026
National Library of Israel reveals Iranian Haggadah with Persian poem The text connects the Montefiores to the physical and spiritual rebuilding of Jerusalem, a central focus of their legacy. March 27, 2026
How Iran lures Israelis into spying and how to prevent it Behind these friendly avatars lurk Iranian intelligence operators, patiently working to turn ordinary citizens into unknowing assets. March 26, 2026
Iran demonstrates 4,000-kilometer missile range, expanding reach beyond previous limits The extended reach likely stems from technology developed through Iran’s satellite launch programs. March 22, 2026
IDF reserve soldier sold info on Iron Dome system to Iran Raz Cohen was recruited by Iran in December while active as a reserve soldier. March 22, 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
Where is Iran’s enriched uranium now? The enriched uranium is believed to be stored deep underground in structures designed to survive bunker-busting bombs. March 15, 2026
How Israel’s defense industry benefited from Russia’s failure in Ukraine War The world’s strategic pivot is most visible in India, traditionally Russia’s largest customer. March 9, 2026
Make-or-break time for Iran’s remaining allies – analysis In an attempt to escalate the conflict, Iran has deliberately targeted several of its Gulf neighbors, launching missiles and drones targeting sites in Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. March 8, 2026
Khamenei is dead; the campaign must continue root and stem Killing the Supreme Leader removes the head of the snake, but the body remains heavily armed, deeply entrenched, and desperate for survival. March 1, 2026
Israel helps Somaliland tackle water crisis, welcomes first ambassador after recognition Israeli experts will reportedly visit Somaliland soon to aid in installing technology to counter a variety of water challenges that have hit the African country’s 6.2 million inhabitants. February 27, 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
Why 2026 is the year Israel finally stopped fearing Ramadan – analysis For too long, the Israeli public was told that sovereignty was a 'luxury' that had to be traded for 'stability.' February 25, 2026
Temple Mount groups call on Netanyahu to reinstate Jewish afternoon prayers during Ramadan The letter also pressed for full freedom of worship, including allowing prayer books, prayer shawls and tefillin (phylacteries) to be brought to the Mount. February 24, 2026
Explainer: US military buildup and scenarios for war with Iran According to recent leaks as well as public statements by officials, the U.S. administration is actively weighing three distinct operational courses of action. February 22, 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
Somaliland expects trade deal with Israel soon, says president Mineral access in exchange for Israeli agricultural and tech expertise could benefit both sides. February 4, 2026
IDF: ‘Israel can strike anyone planning attacks from Gaza’ Whatever happens in Gaza going forward, Israel will not accept a situation where a terror organization with 'pickups and weapons' sits on its border. February 4, 2026
The Trump administration’s delusional Gaza ‘master plan’ – opinion The Palestinians are not going to give up the 'right of return' because of foreign investment in the Gaza Strip. February 3, 2026
Experts say Israeli intelligence inside Iran now stronger than before the war According to several analysts, recent crackdowns have made some Iranians more willing to pass information, cooperate quietly with outside actors, or expose vulnerabilities in the regime’s security apparatus. February 2, 2026
IDF kills Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists after Gaza truce violation Senior Hamas official Musa Abu Marzouk stated that the group never agreed to disarmament as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework. January 31, 2026
Leaks from Iranian regime officials reveal propaganda lies about foreign influence, extreme brutality of crackdown The regime’s messaging has been characterized as an 'ongoing information operation,' saying it is aimed at masking the extent of the violence while blaming unrest on foreign-backed terrorist groups. January 26, 2026
Israel issues final ultimatum to Hamas – report With Trump's backing, Israel gives Hamas a deadline for disarming, warning that the IDF is preparing to restart Gaza war if the terror group refuses. January 19, 2026
Honduras president-elect expresses hope for ‘new era’ in ties with Israel The conservative president-elect, who is of Palestinian Christian descent, said that he would receive the letter of credentials from the Israeli ambassador on his first day in office. January 18, 2026
Fact vs. fiction: The Mossad’s role in the 2026 Iran uprising While Israeli intelligence support for the protests is difficult to trace, some hard evidence is available. January 18, 2026
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’: Who are the members and what is the goal? The framework includes multiple executive bodies and foreign advisers to support the furutre technocratic Palestinian government. January 18, 2026
‘Our show, not Netanyahu’s’: Trump’s ‘Peace Board’ makeup angers Israel 'If Netanyahu wants the Trump administration to deal with Gaza - we will do it our way,' said US officials. January 18, 2026
From aid to alliance: Why Israeli leaders say ending US military assistance is long overdue – analysis Ending aid will require a shift in Israel’s thinking, forcing it to take a closer look at its military needs and what elements it must build in-house, said Israel, who began researching the topic 15 years ago. January 14, 2026
Israel, Germany deepen cyber, counterterror ties in new pact Agreement coincides with a $3.1b contract to expand Germany’s new IAI-made Arrow 3 missile defense system. January 12, 2026
Record number of haredim enlist in IDF The December-January cohort includes 230 combat recruits and 307 for combat support units. January 6, 2026
Israel accepts US plan for Palestinian committee to govern Gaza – report Trump administration moving forward with plans to place the Gaza Strip under the governance of a Palestinian technocratic committee, with Israel reportedly approving a list of candidates for the body. January 5, 2026
‘Make Iran Great Again’: Israeli ministers support Iranian demonstrators Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not issue a public comment on the current wave of protests, but has repeatedly voiced support in the past for Iranians demonstrating against their rulers. January 2, 2026
Spain carves out exception to Israel arms ban for Airbus projects Defense needs override politics as Madrid backtracks on embargo. December 31, 2025
After Somaliland, Israel should recognize south Yemen – opinion South Yemen denies its territory to weapons smugglers, and it has established a functioning state, even under fire from Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Muslim Brotherhood terrorists. December 28, 2025
Why did Israel recognize Somaliland? A key theory: creating strategic leverage against the Houthis across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. December 28, 2025
Israel to maintain aerial superiority, deny foes same capabilities, Netanyahu says Trump announced on Nov. 18 that the United States would sell Saudi Arabia F-35 jets that are 'pretty similar' to those that the IDF operates. December 25, 2025
Israel probes possible Iranian link to MIT scientist’s murder Loureiro was considered one of the leading figures in his field, with key roles in advanced research related to nuclear physics. December 18, 2025
Hamas pushes for new round of ceasefire talks, amid growing mistrust of US Hamas sources said the group remains uncertain whether Washington had prior knowledge of the operation or whether US officials view it as a breach of the ceasefire, which has been in effect for roughly two months. December 16, 2025
Qatar’s renewed F-35 push alarms Israel Israel is growing increasingly concerned as several regional powers simultaneously pursue American military hardware. December 16, 2025
Knesset speaker makes case that being pro-Israel is ‘America first’ Ohana said that there is a thriving global market for Israeli technologies and intelligence, but Washington, due to its relationship with the Jewish state, 'gets it first.' December 16, 2025
Israeli Farmers welcome Storm Byron after multi-year drought Agricultural officials said rainfall totals in some locations reached tens of millimeters within hours, enough to trigger early germination in fields planted ahead of the storm. December 12, 2025
Rare secret visit to Israel by senior Taiwanese diplomat revealed Like most other countries, Israel only officially recognizes only Beijing, not Taipei - a reality that makes such senior-level Taiwanese visits highly unusual. December 11, 2025
Israel, Costa Rica sign free trade deal, eliminate over 90% of tariffs Currently, annual Israeli exports to Costa Rica average around $32 million, but officials expect the new agreement to significantly expand trade across multiple sectors. December 9, 2025
Qatar, Turkey try to circumvent Hamas disarmament as terror group escalates crackdown in Gaza Turkey and Qatar, both longtime backers of Hamas, have been trying to expand their roles in Gaza’s post-war reconstruction, which experts have warned could potentially strengthen Hamas’s terrorist infrastructure. December 9, 2025
