Israel News
Israel News - All the News and Interesting Updates in Israel. Current events, politics, security, social and more
AI Project Opens Medieval Jewish World Hidden in Cairo Geniza
Israeli and international researchers launch an AI-driven transcription effort to unlock hundreds of thousands of long-unread fragments, revealing everyday Jewish life in Medieval Age
IDF Strikes Six Terrorists in Rafah as Nahal Brigade Expands Operations
IDF troops report close-range engagements and multiple arrests as forces continue clearing underground Hamas infrastructure in eastern Rafah
Body of Hostage Dror Or Returned to Israel After Identification Completed
Or was murdered on October 7 and abducted to Gaza
Hamas, Islamic Jihad Say They Will Hand Over Hostage Body at 4 p.m.
Joint announcement comes as Israel condemns delay, calling it another violation of the agreement
White House Backs Israel After Strike That Killed Hezbollah Military Chief
Washington says Israel has the right to defend itself as Hezbollah’s media admits internal distress and Lebanon warns of rising tensions
U.S. Lawmakers Join Thousands Overnight at Kever Yosef in Shechem
Delegation of 20 senior American legislators visits Samaria, backs use of “Judea and Samaria” in official U.S. language and expresses firm support for Israeli sovereignty
Netanyahu Summons Defense Minister Katz and Chief of Staff Zamir as Clashes Escalate Over October 7 Failures
PM calls urgent meeting after public confrontation between defense minister and IDF chief over Turgeman report and disciplinary steps
Poland Summons Israeli Ambassador Over Yad Vashem Post on WWII Jewish Badges
Warsaw accuses Israel’s Holocaust memorial of distorting history, saying the post failed to specify that Nazi Germany, not Polish authorities, persecuted Jews
GHF Ends Operations in Gaza After Six Months of Aid Deliveries
US-backed foundation says its mission is complete as international groups prepare to adopt its model
Israel Braces for Possible Retaliation After Killing of Hezbollah’s Chief of Staff
IDF boosts readiness along northern border as Iran and Lebanon condemn strike while Zamir conducts surprise inspection to test army preparedness
IDF Chief Zamir Dismisses Senior Commanders Over October 7 Failures
Army chief announces far-reaching personal measures, saying October 7 exposed a “severe, resonant, systemic failure” in the IDF
IDF Eliminates Hezbollah Military Chief Ali Tabatabai in Strike Deep Inside Beirut
High-precision strike kills Hezbollah’s military chief and longtime Radwan commander in Beirut stronghold
Israel Approves National Plan to Complete Aliyah of Bnei Menashe by 2030
Government greenlights multi-year operation to bring remaining 5,800 community members from northeast India, including full conversion tracks, absorption centers, and settlement
Former Hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal Describes Abuse and Starvation During Hamas Captivity
In a Channel 12 interview, the 23-year-old recounted two years of assault, humiliation and deliberate starvation in Gaza tunnels
Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv Demanding a Full State Inquiry into October 7 Failures
At Habima Square, bereaved families, survivors, and reservists accuse the government of creating a political committee to avoid accountability, demanding a fully independent, Supreme Court–appointed inquiry instead
17 Hamas Terrorists Killed or Captured in Rafah After 24-Hour Pursuit
Israel reports repeated ceasefire violations as Hamas delegation expected in Cairo for phase-two talks
Freed Hostages to Arrive in Washington Today to Thank Trump for Securing Their Release
Delegation to meet the president today, carrying messages of gratitude and urging continued efforts to recover the last three captives
Israeli father of four Sagi Mor Found Dead in Thailand Shore After Heroic Rescuing of His Son
He was swept away in severe storm waters after pushing his son to safety and community volunteers searched through the night
IDF Strike Kills Zaytoun Battalion Commander After Gunfire on Troops in Gaza
Israel responds to shooting incident near Khan Younis; Gaza authorities report 25 killed in strikes across the Strip
Netanyahu Tours Buffer Zone in Syria After Court Postpones Testimony
Visit revealed after judges approved delaying PM’s court appearance earlier in the week due to a “security matter”
Supreme Court Orders Government to Impose Sanctions Within 45 Days on Yeshiva Students Who Dodge Draft Orders
Justices rule state has “almost completely withdrawn” from enforcing the draft
Israel Strikes Hamas Training Compound in Southern Lebanon, at Least 13 Terrorists Reported Killed
IDF says the strike targeted terrorists preparing attacks; Hamas claims Israel hit a civilian sports field
Israeli Man Murdered in Gush Etzion Attack Named Aharon Cohen, 71, from Kiryat Arba
Two Palestinian terrorists rammed and stabbed Israelis at the Gush Etzion Junction yesterday, killing Aharon Cohen and wounding three others
One Murdered and Three Israelis Injured in Ramming and Stabbing Attack at Gush Etzion Junction
IDF says two terrorists carried out a ramming and stabbing attack; forces encircle nearby villages as manhunt expands
Segev Kalfon Visits Western Wall for First Time Since Release, Receives Ancient Artifact Symbolizing Faith and Survival
Freed after 738 days in Hamas captivity, Segev Kalfon returns to the Kotel
UN Security Council Approves US Plan for Gaza Force, Israel Warns of Risks
Resolution backs Trump’s 20-point plan, authorizes International Stabilization Force and Board of Peace to run Gaza redevelopment
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Warns Against UN “Path to Palestinian State” as Israeli Leaders Clash Over Saudi Deal
Ben Gvir urges targeted actions if statehood move advances, while Liberman and Gantz accuse Netanyahu of dangerous concessions
Outgoing Mayor of NYC Eric Adams Warns of Jewish Safety Concerns as He Visits Western Wall, Meets Netanyahu, Herzog and Sa’ar in Jerusalem
On a day of high-level meetings in Jerusalem, the New York mayor prayed at the Kotel and discussed Jewish safety, after earlier warning in Tel Aviv that New York Jews should be “concerned”
Freed Hostages Share Accounts of Hamas Captivity at JFNA Gathering
Four former captives describe survival, loss and resilience as 2,000 Jewish leaders listen
Israeli Man Charged in Iranian Espionage Case Exposed by Shin Bet
Security agencies say the 27-year-old from Kiryat Yam and his partner transferred sensitive photos, locations, and military details to Iranian handlers

