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The IDF intercepted a Houthi missile launched from Yemen, with no injuries or damage reported. Sirens were triggered in southern Israel, and a new alert system experienced a malfunction. The Houthis have launched over 20 missiles at Israel since March 18.

April 26, 2025
Hamas is meeting with Egyptian mediators to discuss a Gaza ceasefire, with the group stating that disarmament is not up for negotiation.

April 25, 2025
Former hostage Ron Krivoi shares his experience in captivity and the abuse suffered by fellow hostage Matan Angrest in Gaza.

April 25, 2025
Intense fighting in Gaza continues with heavy casualties reported. The IDF issues evacuation warning as death toll rises to at least 40.

April 25, 2025
Spain has reportedly given Israeli defense firms 46 contracts worth over one billion euros since the Gaza war, despite the government's promise not to trade arms with Israel.
Foreign dignitaries are converging on Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, with 164 delegations confirmed, including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns.

April 25, 2025
US President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to increase aid to Gaza, expressing concern for the suffering of the people and the need for food and medicine. The World Food Programme has run out of food stocks in Gaza due to the prolonged closure of crossings into the enclave. Germany, France, and Britain have called for an end to the blockade, warning of the risk of starvation and disease.

April 25, 2025
Former US Rep. George Santos has been sentenced to over seven years in prison for fraud and identity theft.
An IDF reservist was seriously wounded and two others lightly hurt during fighting in southern Gaza after being targeted by RPG fire.

April 25, 2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar expresses solidarity with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro following an arson attack on his official residence.

April 25, 2025
Intense fighting reported in Gaza as Defense Minister Israel Katz acknowledges the achievements and heavy prices involved. Thousands of IDF soldiers are fighting to release hostages and destroy Hamas terrorists.

April 25, 2025
US President Donald Trump stated that the US would not be dragged into a war with Iran by Israel, but would lead the pack if necessary to stop Iran's nuclear program.

April 25, 2025
Israel's oldest Holocaust survivor, Nechama Grossman, dies at 110 on Remembrance Day. Another survivor, Eve Kugler, also passes away in London at 94.
A senior Russian military officer was killed in a car explosion near Moscow. The explosion was caused by a homemade explosive device. The incident is under investigation.

April 25, 2025
More than 1,000 Bedouins in the West Bank have been forced from their homes due to settler violence and Israeli inaction.

April 25, 2025
Border Police detectives have returned 36 stolen parrots, including rare breeds, to Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo after a break-in. One suspect has been arrested and the birds, worth NIS 1.2 million, are in poor health.

April 25, 2025
The US Department of Justice has reversed its stance and stated that UNRWA is not entitled to immunity from lawsuits in the United States, allowing a lawsuit to proceed in which the families of terror attack victims are claiming damages from the agency.

April 25, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offers condolences on the death of Pope Francis after days of silence, highlighting tensions between Israel and the Vatican amid the war in Gaza.

April 25, 2025
Israeli troops have rearrested four Palestinians in Qalqilya who were previously released as part of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

April 25, 2025
An armed terror operative has been arrested in Qalqilya, West Bank, during a joint operation. Several M16 rifles were seized and the suspect has affiliations with Islamic Jihad and Hamas.
Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and host Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the recent increase in Jewish visits to the Temple Mount and the shifting status quo at the holy site in the latest episode of Friday Focus.

April 25, 2025
Catastrophic fires and soil erosion more than 8,000 years ago may have led early humans to become farmers, according to a new study.

April 25, 2025
Congress Republicans plan to include a $27 billion boost to Trump's Golden Dome missile defense shield in the tax bill, along with funding for warships and homeland security.

April 25, 2025
Israel fears that the US is close to reaching a 'bad deal' with Iran that won't prevent the regime from obtaining nuclear weapons. The US is not sharing enough information with Israel, despite ongoing dialogue. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that a diplomatic approach is possible, but only if the deal completely eliminates Iran's nuclear program. The US has confirmed that this is their intention, but Israel's security establishment remains concerned about the progress of the negotiations.
An Israeli soldier was killed and three others were wounded in fighting in northern Gaza. The IDF issued an evacuation warning and conducted an airstrike targeting terror operatives. The war has resulted in thousands of deaths.

April 25, 2025
Mossad head David Barnea travels to Qatar to meet with Qatari PM on hostage deal efforts. Israel's security cabinet considers expanding offensive in Gaza, but hopes talks can secure hostage release.

April 24, 2025
The US federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism supports Yale University's handling of anti-Israel protesters, commending the enforcement of policies and investigation into unlawful conduct.

April 24, 2025
Democratic lawmaker to introduce bill codifying Biden's sanction regime against violent Israeli settlers in the West Bank.
US criticizes Israeli official's call to bomb food storage facilities in Gaza, emphasizing commitment to aid and creating a better framework in the area.

April 24, 2025
The Palestine Liberation Organization has created a vice presidency, potentially positioning it as a successor to leader Mahmoud Abbas. The move may be an attempt to gain relevance in postwar planning for the Gaza Strip.

April 24, 2025
US State Department spokesperson criticizes Israeli official's call to bomb Gaza food warehouses, emphasizing commitment to aid and ceasefire efforts.

April 24, 2025
A poll shows that Israelis are less concerned about press freedom and fake news compared to residents of other countries. They express more confidence in the state of their media and are less worried about government interference.

April 24, 2025
Former Meretz chair Zehava Galon criticizes Israel's far-right and calls for an end to the political war during an anti-war protest in Tel Aviv.

April 24, 2025
The Israeli government plans to spend $33 million financing the studies of overseas yeshiva students, sparking criticism and debate.

April 24, 2025
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar applauds Paraguay's designation of IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations and calls for more countries to follow suit.

April 24, 2025
The head of Mossad is traveling to Doha for a meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister to discuss efforts to secure the release of hostages.

April 24, 2025
The IDF chief says the military will intensify its activities until Hamas is defeated if there is no progress in the return of the hostages.
The family of Omri Miran shares a segment from a Hamas propaganda video, in which Miran speaks about his captivity and calls for assistance in returning home.
Spain cancels contract to purchase Israeli ammunition following pressure from coalition partner.

April 24, 2025
A new film, 'The World Will Tremble,' tells the story of two Jewish escapees from the first Nazi death camp, Chelmno, who revealed the Final Solution to the world.

April 24, 2025
Netanyahu to visit Azerbaijan in May to discuss Syria, Abraham Accords with its leader.

April 24, 2025
Anti-Israel protesters confronted National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir near Yale University, throwing bottles and chanting slogans against the far-right politician.

April 24, 2025
Transgender icon Dana International will receive an Independence Day honor in Israel, sparking backlash from right-wing groups and calls for a boycott of the ceremony.

April 24, 2025
Michael Smuss, the last known living survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising, shares his experiences of the Holocaust and his journey to survival, emphasizing the importance of sharing his story and preventing such atrocities from happening again.

April 24, 2025
Fire near Beit Shemesh is now under control after 20 hours, with firefighters working to extinguish remaining fires.
Anti-Israel protesters at Yale University threw water bottles at National Security Itamar Ben Gvir during his visit to the campus.

April 24, 2025
Dozens of firefighting teams and 6 planes are battling large brush fires near Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. Two firefighters have been hospitalized after inhaling smoke.
Nine people were killed and 63 wounded in a missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine. Residential buildings have been damaged and search for survivors is ongoing.
The US NIH has banned grants for schools that boycott Israeli companies and prohibits eligible schools from operating diversity programs.

April 24, 2025
A new book explores the ethical compromises made by the Associated Press (AP) when operating in Nazi Germany, including the agency's decision to keep its photojournalists in the country despite the persecution of Jewish employees. The book also reveals that some AP photos were used in Nazi propaganda, and the agency had a secret photo-exchange arrangement with a German agency. The AP's conduct during this period continues to generate controversy, with survivors of the 2023 Hamas attack suing the AP for allegedly being complicit in the invasion.

April 24, 2025
Israel is piloting a program that uses AI avatars to provide personalized tutoring to students, aiming to improve their learning skills.

April 23, 2025
Firefighters battled a major brushfire in Beit Shemesh, with injuries reported. Evacuated residents were allowed to return home after the fire was brought under control. Climate crisis and lack of proper investigation procedures were highlighted in a scathing report on the Fire and Rescue Authority.

April 23, 2025
Israel's representation at Pope Francis' funeral will be at the lowest level, reflecting strained relations with the Vatican due to the war in Gaza.
US Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois will not seek reelection, ending his long career in Congress and prompting a search for his replacement.

April 23, 2025
The Cannes film festival will honor Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, by screening a documentary about her work.

April 23, 2025
Spain's leftist government faces backlash for not canceling contract to buy bullets from Israeli firm, putting coalition in jeopardy.

April 23, 2025
A spokesman for Likud contradicts Netanyahu, stating that professionals, not the prime minister, choose the hostages to be freed during ceasefires with Hamas.

April 23, 2025
IDF airstrike targets Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives in former school in Gaza City, killing at least six Palestinians.

April 23, 2025
An associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the government plans to pass a bill on Haredi draft exemptions, with or without the committee chair's support.

April 23, 2025
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Hamas to release hostages and eliminate Israel's pretext to continue the war in Gaza.

April 23, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Holocaust survivors and emphasized the importance of Israel being strong and respected rather than loved.

April 23, 2025
MK Gilad Kariv expresses condolences over Pope Francis' passing and criticizes the Israeli government for not doing the same.

April 23, 2025
Drivers on Route 6 abandon vehicles as intense heat and high winds fuel brush fires in Israel.

April 23, 2025
A large blaze near Route 6 in central Israel has led to the closure of the highway and possible evacuation of nearby homes. Firefighters are also battling a forest fire near Moshav Tarum, resulting in the closure of Route 44.

April 23, 2025
A probe by the Israel Defense Forces found that the security team at Kibbutz Ein Hashlosha went into hiding instead of resisting the Hamas-led terrorists who attacked the community on October 7, 2023. The military was also found to have arrived too late to secure the community and had issues with the evacuation. The IDF was unprepared for the attack and lacked an intelligence warning.

April 23, 2025
Masa's Yom HaZikaron Ceremony will honor the memory of Hanani Glazer and Bruna Valeanu, two young Olim from Brazil who were tragically killed in the Nova Festival terrorist attack in Israel.

April 23, 2025
No decision has been made on whether Gaza aid deliveries will be resumed after a reported fight over the distribution of aid.

April 23, 2025
Yair Lapid declares that Netanyahu's government is unable to win the war after a confrontation between ministers and the new IDF Chief of Staff.

April 23, 2025
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich threatens to bring down the government if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not occupy Gaza and install a temporary military government.

April 23, 2025
An unexploded bomb believed to be left by Hamas terrorists during an attack in October 2023 has been found by police in southern Israel near Netivot.

April 23, 2025
Hamas plans to propose a new ceasefire framework for Gaza, including the release of hostages and a five-year truce, as its representatives arrive in Cairo.
The Foreign Ministry deletes a post expressing sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, causing anger among Israeli diplomats and straining relations between the Catholic Church and Judaism.

April 23, 2025
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir starts US trip with visits to a Florida prison, gun store, and Israeli supermarket. Leftist Israelis plan to protest against his visit.

April 23, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu held a meeting without a stenographer to discuss striking Hezbollah's leadership, according to Channel 13 news. Former IDF chief of staff Eisenkot objected to the lack of a stenographer. Netanyahu's office denies the report, stating it was a spontaneous security consultation.

April 22, 2025
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir starts his US trip with visits to a Florida prison, gun store, and Israeli supermarket. Leftist Israelis plan to protest against him.
President Trump declares that the US will not let Hamas play a role in post-war governance in Gaza and blames them for a past attack.
Six demonstrators were arrested at a small anti-war protest in Haifa. Police allege that the protesters disturbed the peace by waving signs and chanting slogans condemning Israel's actions in the war in Gaza.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone, discussing various subjects, including trade and Iran. Trump will be visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May, but not Israel.

April 22, 2025
Candidates for Shin Bet chief say question of loyalty to PM arose in interview, according to Channel 13. This follows the affidavit filed by current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, who claimed he was fired for being insufficiently loyal to Netanyahu.

April 22, 2025
Prime Minister Netanyahu allegedly asked Shin Bet to act against activist Gonen Ben Yitzhak, according to a report. The Prime Minister's Office denies the allegations.

April 22, 2025
A Hamas delegation is heading to Cairo to discuss new ideas for securing a ceasefire, as Egypt takes the lead in negotiations with a new proposal.

April 22, 2025
Pope Francis was remembered for his compassion and work on Jewish-Catholic relations, but his ties with the Jewish community soured after the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and war in Gaza.
A poll shows that the majority of New Yorkers support anti-masking legislation, which criminalizes concealing one's identity while threatening or harassing someone. The legislation has faced opposition and has not been passed in the state budget. The poll also reveals a decline in support for Senator Chuck Schumer.
UN ambassadors are joining the March of the Living ceremony in Poland to remember the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

April 22, 2025
Israel's campaign in Gaza is pushing Hamas toward accepting Israeli demands at the negotiating table.

April 22, 2025
Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's affidavit reveals concerns about loyalty demands and the need to preserve the organization's professionalism. He refutes allegations of prior knowledge about the October 7 massacre and emphasizes the importance of a thorough investigation into the decisions that led to the tragedy.

April 22, 2025
Opposition leaders plan special Knesset session to discuss allegations against PM Netanyahu made by Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, is a candidate to replace Pope Francis at the upcoming conclave. He has lived in Israel for over three decades and is known for his understanding of the region and dedication to the Christian community.

April 22, 2025
The Trump administration denies that the Israeli-American appointed to a top Iran role in the NSC worked for the Israeli Defense Ministry, stating that she only did a policy fellowship in the West Bank.

April 22, 2025
A Palestinian man and his son were released on bail after being arrested and accused of attacking settlers, despite video evidence suggesting otherwise.

April 22, 2025
Yesh Atid party will give all its tickets to Independence Day ceremony to families of hostages, asking for smooth entry.

April 22, 2025
Harvard has sued the Trump administration over federal funding cuts, accusing the government of trying to gain control of academic decision making.

April 22, 2025
Israel has issued a warning to its citizens abroad about potential violence during global pro-Palestinian protests planned for Tuesday.
The award-winning Israeli TV drama 'Bad Boy' based on comedian Daniel Chen's teenage years in juvenile detention will premiere on Netflix on May 2.
Harvard University sues Trump administration over funding freeze.

April 21, 2025
Security spending at US Jewish schools has soared since October 7, with an 84% increase in average spending per school and higher per-pupil costs, according to a study by Teach Coalition.