Study links brain stability to treatments for depression, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s

New scientific research on how the brain maintains stability amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes offers potential new approaches to treat disorders such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. Read more

Court denies Netanyahu request to postpone testimony in corruption trial

Jerusalem District Court judges told lawyers for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they would not delay the beginning of his testimony in a corruption trial. Read more

‘I know you don’t want this war’: Netanyahu appeals to the Iranian people

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an appeal to the Iranian people in a video on Tuesday night, telling them, that “another attack on Israel would simply cripple Iran’s economy.” Read more

Israel opens new Gaza border crossing to facilitate aid deliveries

Israeli authorities have opened a new border crossing with Gaza on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries. Read more

‘No limit’ on Gaza aid as Israel says famine fears based on ‘biased data’

Israeli officials denied there were famine conditions in northern Gaza, hours ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the issue. Read more

Netanyahu seeks to delay corruption trial, needs time to prepare defence during war

Lawyers for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to delay his testimony in his corruption till March, citing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more

Israelis united on climate crisis, survey reveals ahead of COP29

Concern for climate change crosses political lines, as 77% of Israelis said they were “deeply concerned” about the problem, according to a survey released on Sunday. Read more

Netanyahu acknowledges responsibility for Hezbollah pager blasts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli responsibility for Hezbollah’s exploding communications gear in September during Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. Read more

Watch: Dramatic moment Israeli official saves Palestinian from burning car

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council, saved a Palestinian motorist’s life during the weekend. Read more

‘The world needs Israeli solutions’: climate innovation amid conflict

Despite being at war for the last year, Israel continues to play a key role in the fight against climate change. Read more

Hezbollah missile strikes near Tel Aviv airport, operations return to normal

A Hezbollah missile struck the area of Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport during a barrage, forcing travellers to briefly take shelter on Wednesday. Read more

A look at the new Israeli cabinet ministers running the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, created a shift not just at Israel’s Defence Ministry but also at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more

Protests break out as Netanyahu fires defence minister

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Tuesday night to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Read more

Blood sugar levels play a key role in brain aging: can diet slow cognitive decline?

The body’s blood sugar level is known to be linked to brain atrophy, and now findings from a team of international researchers suggest that dieting can slow the brain’s aging process. Read more

Israeli military officer is fifth suspect arrested over leaked classified documents

An Israeli military officer working in the Prime Minister’s Office is one of five people arrested during an investigation into leaked classified documents. Read more

Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA

Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning. Read more

Israeli airstrikes kill terrorist who participated in Oct 7 massacre

Israeli airstrikes eliminated a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist who participated in the October 7 attacks and a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon and the Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday morning. Read more

Scientists uncover malaria parasite’s crystal secrets, paving way for new treatments

An international team of scientists has provided an unprecedented look into the unique crystals formed by the malaria parasite, opening doors to potentially more effective treatments against a disease that continues to claim over half a million lives annually. Read more

US sends B-52 Stratofortress bombers amid mounting Iranian threats

American B-52 Stratofortress bombers deployed to the Middle East arrived in the region amid mounting threats of another Iranian attack on Israel, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Saturday night. Read more

Three Israelis, four foreign workers killed in Hezbollah rocket attacks

Two Israelis were killed in a Hezbollah rocket barrage in the Carmel region near Haifa on Thursday, bringing the death toll from the day’s attacks to seven. Read more

Hezbollah rocket strike kills five, Israel strikes targets in Syria

A Hezbollah rocket attack on an apple orchard near Metula killed an Israeli farmer and four Thai workers on Thursday and the Israeli Air Force struck Hezbollah targets in Syria. Read more

Gift of life: Israeli soldier’s selfless bone marrow donation saves three-year-old

A three-year-old boy hospitalized in Jerusalem with blood cancer got a new lease on life thanks to the selflessness of a 21-year-old soldier fighting in Gaza who was identified as a suitable bone marrow donor for the toddler. Read more

Israeli indicted for spying on nuclear scientist on behalf of Iran

Prosecutors in Tel Aviv filed an indictment on Thursday against an Israeli man accused of spying on a nuclear scientist who Iranian intelligence sought to assassinate. Read more

Israel arrests husband and wife for spying for Iran

Israeli authorities arrested a couple suspected of gathering intelligence on sensitive national infrastructure sites and tracking high-profile academic figures on behalf of Iranian agents; it was cleared for publication on Thursday. Read more

Scientists identify cancer mechanism that could transform immunotherapy

Israeli researchers uncovered a groundbreaking mechanism in cancer treatment that could potentially eradicate tumours resistant to current immunotherapies. Read more

Knesset law blocks US From establishing consulate in Jerusalem

The Israeli Knesset passed into law legislation pre-empting the US from establishing a US consulate in Jerusalem to serve Palestinians on Tuesday night. Read more

Hezbollah rocket strikes UNIFIL headquarters

A rocket fired by Hezbollah struck the Lebanese headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon in Naqoura, the international peacekeepers confirmed on Tuesday. Read more

Israel expects disabled soldier numbers to reach 100,000 by 2030

Around 12,000 injured Israeli soldiers and security personnel have entered physical rehabilitation since October 7, 2023, according to figures released by the Defence Ministry on Tuesday.
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Israeli laser defense set for 2025 deployment after $815 million expansion

An Israeli laser-based air defence system under development is expected to become operational in mid-2025, the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Monday as it announced the signing of a 2 billion-shekel (A$815 million) order to expand its production. Read more

At Least six killed, dozens injured as truck strikes bus in Tel Aviv Area

At least six people were killed and dozens injured when a truck struck a bus in the area of Glilot north of Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, with numerous victims still trapped beneath the truck. Read more

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