Israel reveals new details of strategic strikes on Houthis

December 20, 2024 by  

The Israel Defence Forces disclosed new details on Thursday morning about overnight airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Read more

Israeli jets strike Houthi targets ‘deep inside Yemen’

December 19, 2024 by  

Israeli Air Force jets struck numerous Houthi terror targets in Yemen, both on the country’s coast and in the interior, the Israel Defence Forces said on Thursday morning. Read more

Half of Israeli-Arabs feel shared destiny with Jewish population: survey

December 19, 2024 by  

One in two Israeli-Arab citizens believe that the war has created a sense of shared destiny with the Jewish population, a survey released on Wednesday found. Read more

Israelis react to possible hostage deal, Gaza ceasefire

December 18, 2024 by  

Israelis gripped by rumours of an imminent hostage agreement and ceasefire reacted to the uncertainty with a mix of views on Tuesday. Read more

Israel rolls out first domestically made quantum computer

December 18, 2024 by  

Israel has rolled out its first domestically made operational quantum computer, laying the groundwork for further technological advancements. Read more

Israeli Justice Minister threatens to renew contentious judicial overhaul initiative

December 16, 2024 by  

Raising the spectre of a constitutional crisis, Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatened to renew a judicial overhaul stalled by war, accusing the High Court of Justice of overstepping its authority by undermining the Knesset’s legislative and the government’s executive powers in a lengthy Facebook post on Saturday night. Read more

Palestinian Authority cracks down on Jenin terror groups

December 16, 2024 by  

Palestinian Authority security forces on Sunday continued a rare crackdown on terror strongholds in Jenin. Read more

Israeli army’s 91st division seizes over 10,000 Hezbollah weapons

December 16, 2024 by  

Israeli troops from the army’s 91st Division operating in southern Lebanon have confiscated more than 10,000 Hezbollah weapons in recent months, the Israel Defence Forces disclosed on Sunday. Read more

12-year-old dies of bus shooting injuries

December 12, 2024 by  

A 12-year-old boy injured in a Wednesday night Palestinian shooting attack died, doctors at the Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center said on Thursday morning. Read more

‘Metabolic memory’ revealed: researchers unlock the science behind fasting’s benefits

December 10, 2024 by  

Findings announced by Israeli researchers on Monday may reshape science’s understanding of how fasting impacts metabolic health and open new doors for personalized nutrition plans and sustainable weight control. Read more

Netanyahu: Victory is ‘becoming a reality’

December 10, 2024 by  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army’s achievements, saying that victory “is becoming a reality” during a Monday night press conference. Read more

Harnessing smartphone data: a new frontier in predicting wildfires and natural disasters

December 8, 2024 by  

Smartphones could become powerful life-saving tools for detecting and forecasting extreme weather events by simply leveraging micro-sensors built into the devices, researchers said on Thursday. Read more

Israel military ‘closely monitoring’ Syria as rebels advance towards border

December 8, 2024 by  

As the Israeli army reinforced security along the Syrian border, Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Saturday night that the Israel Defence Forces was prepared for any scenario. Read more

Amnesty Israel distances itself from parent organization’s report of Gaza ‘genocide’

December 6, 2024 by  

Amnesty International Israel distanced itself from a report released by its parent organization accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza on Thursday. Read more

Israeli Air Force marks graduation of first Haredi technicians

December 5, 2024 by  

In a step towards integrating Orthodox men into military service, the Israeli Air Force held a graduation ceremony on Tuesday of its first course for Haredi technicians. Read more

Israel recovers body of hostage Itay Svirsky

December 5, 2024 by  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky in Gaza and brought it back for burial, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday night. Read more

Israel warns ‘no exemption for State of Lebanon’ if ceasefire collapses

December 3, 2024 by  

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned on Tuesday that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, the Israel Defence Forces would no longer make distinctions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. Read more

Corruption trial: Netanyahu to give testimony in underground bunker

December 3, 2024 by  

For security reasons, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will give testimony in his corruption trial next week in an underground, fortified room at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court, the Courts Administration said on Monday. Read more

Adolf Eichmann’s executioner dies at 86

November 28, 2024 by  

Shalom Nagar, a former Prison Services officer who hanged Adolf Eichmann, died at the age of 86. Read more

Southern Lebanese residents prematurely returning to homes, prompting Israeli warnings

November 28, 2024 by  

Hours after a ceasefire went into effect, residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their homes on Wednesday morning, prompting Israeli warnings not to do so until the army withdraws from Lebanon. Read more

Israeli combat medic on life support since Oct 7 attacks dies of injuries

November 27, 2024 by  

Sgt.-Maj. Yona Betzalel Brief, a 23-year-old soldier, died of injuries from Hamas’s October 7 attack, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday. Read more

Israel’s government severs ties with Ha’aretz

November 25, 2024 by  

The Israeli government is severing ties with the Haaretz daily over the publisher’s controversial remarks about Palestinian terrorists, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi announced on Sunday. Read more

Baby Sophie returns to her genetic parents after two-year legal battle over fertility clinic mix-up

November 25, 2024 by  

The genetic parents of Baby Sophie, born in a fertility clinic mix-up that shocked Israel, ended a two-year legal battle with the woman who carried and raised her. Read more

‘Plug and Play’: COVID-19 nasal spray’s nanotech could target cancer and other diseases

November 25, 2024 by  

Israeli and Portuguese scientists unveiled a novel COVID-19 vaccine that is not only effective against all major variants but can be administered as a nasal spray and — unlike conventional vaccines — stored at room temperature. Read more

‘A dark day for justice’: Israelis react to Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

November 22, 2024 by  

Israel officials across the political spectrum reacted with anger and outrage after the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued unprecedented arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday. Read more

El Al reports 260% rise in 3rd quarter profits amid war

November 21, 2024 by  

El Al, Israel’s national carrier, reported a 260% increase in third-quarter profits on Wednesday as most international airlines suspended flights because of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more

Court orders Palestinian Authority to pay millions to victims of suicide bombing attack

November 21, 2024 by  

In a precedent-setting ruling, an Israeli court on Tuesday ordered the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization to pay tens of millions of shekels in compensation to victims of a 2001 suicide bombing and their families. Read more

Israel calls on UN Security Council to take action against Iraqi militias

November 20, 2024 by  

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has called on the United Nations Security Council to take action against militias launching missiles and drones from Iraqi territory. Read more

Israeli breakthrough could halve radiation sessions for prostate cancer patients

November 18, 2024 by  

An Israeli medical breakthrough could cut in half the number of radiation treatments needed for prostate cancer patients. Read more

Israeli opposition slams justice minister over calls to resume judicial overhaul

November 18, 2024 by  

Israel’s National Unity party leader MK Benny Gantz denounced Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s call for the government to resume its contentious judicial overhaul program, tweeting on Sunday morning that the initiative “brought disaster to the State of Israel, tore us apart from the inside and was a large part of how we reached October 7.” Read more

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