Israel News

Merz reaffirms Germany’s support for Israel, addresses the partial arms embargo, and signals deeper involvement in Gaza’s post-war future

The European Broadcasting Union adopts new contest rules at its Geneva assembly, triggering a wave of boycotts but confirming Israel for the 2026 competition in Vienna

In a wide-ranging interview, the president discusses the Netanyahu pardon request, U.S.–Israel tensions, rising antisemitism in New York, and the emotional toll of the Gaza war

Military secretary praised for his courage on Oct. 7 and leadership during the Iron Swords War as ministers welcome the appointment

PM tells DealBook Summit he will visit New York despite mayor-elect’s vow to enforce ICC warrant, also addressing Gaza, politics, and regional diplomacy

Israel hands over initial operational Arrow-3 near Berlin, marking a major milestone in the $3.5-billion agreement signed two years ago

Golani forces were hit by RPG fire after terrorists emerged from a tunnel; Trump referenced the incident as he discussed phase two of the Gaza plan

Rinthalak, murdered on October 7 and taken to Gaza by Islamic Jihad, becomes the final non-Israeli hostage returned to Israel

American lawmakers advance coordinated state-level bills to replace “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria” after visits to the region

The Assembly passed a Golan Heights resolution by a wide margin, prompting sharp Israeli condemnation

For the first time, diplomats, not military officers, will join the ceasefire oversight meeting as both countries explore economic cooperation

Identification tests showed remains transferred from Gaza were not of the two fallen hostages still held; Rafah Crossing to open to Egypt only, after Netanyahu approves step under ceasefire terms

After canceling his scheduled address on the draft law, Netanyahu faces sharp attacks from Bennett and Lapid as the Knesset continues preparing the bill for its first vote

Two days after the 25-year-old survivor came back to Kiryat Malachi, his father recounts the shock, joy, and slow rehabilitation he is undergoing

IDF says paratroopers stopped the attacker during a security check as tensions continue across Judea and Samaria

Overnight operation ends manhunt after terrorist injured a female soldier at Tzomet Yehuda Judea Junction

Army says November 22 Gaza strike, launched after gunfire on troops, killed senior Islamic Jihad operative Alaa Khudari

Trump issues lengthy praise of Syria’s progress while simultaneous diplomatic and security developments unfold across the region

Lawmakers clash over long-standing exemption system as committee launches review of proposal to gradually bring ultra-Orthodox men into national service

President stresses responsible, measured review as debate intensifies around the request

Defense Ministry officials say the high-energy laser will reshape Israel’s ability to counter low-altitude threats with near-zero-cost, instantaneous interceptions

Doctors at Rambam stabilize fighter critically wounded in Beit Jann raid, after a bullet pierced his vest and stopped inside his heart

Netanyahu asks Herzog to end the years-long trial, saying the proceedings deepen national rifts; the President says he will consider the request “with full seriousness”

IDF imposes overnight closure on Mas’ha in western Shomron as the search for the terrorist continues

Thirteen Israelis crossed into Syrian territory on Thursday in coordinated border breaches in the Golan and Hermon areas, according to reports

Updated proposal sets strict study requirements, rising annual quotas, and multi-year compliance thresholds as lawmakers prepare for next week’s debate

Security officials say the operation was run from Turkey by an Israeli citizen working for Hamas

Defense Minister Israel Katz tells lawmakers that forces inside Syria are “thinking of launching a ground invasion,” as local leaders call for urgent reinforcement of the northern front

At UVID 2025, Israeli defense officials revealed new data from the war with Iran and outlined Israel’s push to become a global UAV leader

Galei Tzahal report says the AI-based platform will review posts from 170,000 public accounts to prevent exposure of sensitive military information