Knesset gives government control of judicial ombudsman in victory for legal overhaul

Israel’s governing coalition scored a victory in its judicial overhaul initiative when the Knesset approved legislation giving the government control over the ombudsman of judges on Tuesday morning. Read more

Israel suspends Gaza aid deliveries after Hamas rejects US proposal

Israel suspended deliveries of humanitarian aid to Gaza and closed all of its crossings on Sunday amid Hamas’s refusal to accept a US outline for continued ceasefire talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more

Israeli army to share its Oct 7 probes with State Comptroller

The Israel Defence Forces said it would present State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman with its internal investigations into the military’s failures of October 7 and in the time leading up to Hamas’s attack. Read more

‘A wonderful man with a heart of gold’: oldest hostage Shlomo Mansour laid to rest

Thousands of Israelis gathered at Kibbutz Kissufim to pay their last respects to Shlomo Mansour, who at 85 was the oldest hostage from Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Read more

Rappelling for joy: Israeli soldiers bring Purim cheer to children with disabilities

For Liran Menashe, what started as a routine job six years ago has since evolved into a heartwarming Purim tradition for Israeli children with severe physical and cognitive disabilities. Read more

Three of the hostages were murdered in Gaza, Netanyahu confirms

Israeli officials have notified the families of Ohad Yahalomi, Tzahi Idan and Itzik Elgarat that their loved ones were murdered in captivity, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Thursday. Read more

Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family

Lawmakers in Israel’s Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel. Read more

‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas says farewell to his murdered family

Israelis carrying blue and white flags, orange balloons, and signs of all colours lined streets and packed a Tel Aviv square on Wednesday to say farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who became symbols of Hamas brutality. Read more

Gene discovery could lead to longer-lasting flower scents

Israeli scientists said on Wednesday they uncovered the genetic secret behind the petunia’s captivating fragrance in a study that could lead to flowers with stronger, longer-lasting scents, benefiting perfumers and commercial floriculture. Read more

Crowds line streets as Bibas funeral procession begins

Thousands of Israelis lined the streets of southern Israel to pay their final respects to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas on Wednesday morning as their funeral procession began. Read more

Freed after a decade, Bedouin hostage’s father denounces Hamas brutality

The father of an Israeli Bedouin freed by Hamas after more than a decade of captivity called on the Arab world to speak out against the terror group’s abuses on Sunday night. Read more

Judges push to expedite Netanyahu trial, reject bid to cut testimony days

In a bid to expedite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, judges ruled on Monday that his testimony will be limited to a maximum 14 additional hearings. Read more

Tanks seen in Jenin area for first time in over 20 years

Israeli tanks were seen in the area of Jenin on Sunday as the Israel Defence Forces confirmed it was expanding its counterterror operations in northern Samaria. Read more

Israel postpones prisoner release over ‘humiliation’ of hostages

Israel is postponing the releaase of 602 Palestinian prisoners set for today in protest over Hamas’s treatment of the hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more

‘Our family’s healing process will begin now’: body of hostage Oded Lifshitz identified

The body of hostage Oded Lifshitz has been positively identified, the family said on Thursday. Read more

Long overdue’: experts back US move to halt Palestinian security aid

Experts praised a US freeze on financial aid to the Palestinian Authority Security saying the move was necessary against Ramallah’s “pay for slay” salaries to imprisoned terrorists. Read more

“Deported” terrorists seen at Hamas handover ‘ceremony’

Mohammed Abu Warda, a Palestinian terrorist freed on Jan. 30 and who was supposed to be deported to a third country, has been seen at Hamas’ handover ceremony in Khan Yunis wearing a green keffiyeh associated with the terror group. Read more

New DNA research could lead to personalised cancer prevention for smokers

New research about how smoking damages DNA could open new possibilities for targeted cancer prevention. Read more

Eyal Zamir confirmed as Israeli Military’s Chief of Staff

The Israeli government gave its approval for the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defence Forces chief of staff on Sunday. Read more

A closer look at the Palestinian terrorists freed By Israel

Israel has released 369 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Sasha Trufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Yair Horn. Read more

Oldest Israeli hostage declared dead

The family of Shlomo Mansour, the oldest hostage in Gaza, has been notified that the 86-year-old had died in captivity. Read more

Israeli lawmakers push to restore ‘Judea and Samaria’ in government documents

Legislation to identify the “West Bank” as “Judea and Samaria” in Israeli government documents faces its first vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. Read more

A closer look at the terrorists released from Israeli prisons

Israel released 183 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami. Read more

Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Strip

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gazans to leave the enclave voluntarily, he announced on Thursday. Read more

Over 1,200 Haredim face arrest for ignoring army recruiting notices, Knesset lawmakers told

Of the 3,000 religious Haredi men who received army conscription notices during the summer, only 461 complied, Knesset lawmakers were told on Monday. Read more

Israeli delegation to work out technical aspects of ceasefire’s next stage in Qatar

Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday morning. Read more

Israeli lawmaker vows to pursue banks and companies cooperating with banned UNRWA

Days after the Jerusalem offices of an embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency were closed, a Knesset member vowed to pursue banks and other institutions cooperating with UNRWA. Read more

From Armoured Corps to Chief of Staff: Eyal Zamir appointed Israel’s top soldier

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Saturday night. Read more

Jerusalem moves to replace UNRWA services as Israeli ban begins

An Israeli ban on the embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees went into effect on Thursday, prohibiting the agency from operating within Israel and barring Israeli officials from cooperating with it. Read more

Reunited with their daughter

The family of Agam Berger have greeted her on her return to Israel. Read more

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