Elderly couple, son and partner killed in Haifa strike

Israeli rescue teams recovered the bodies of four people from the rubble of a residential building in Haifa on Monday, ending an 18-hour search after an Iranian ballistic missile struck the structure and triggered a partial collapse. Read more

Between sirens and coffee cups, Jerusalem refuses to stop

“Jerusalemites in heart and soul.” That is how they describe themselves, sipping their coffee as though it were any other day, holding fast to a routine from better times they still hope will return. Read more

Israel delivers the first operational laser air-defence system in history

Israel has formally presented and delivered the first Iron Beam high-energy laser interception system to the IDF today, bringing laser air defence from experimentation into operational reality, the Ministry of Defence has announced. Read more

Cancelled football match exploited to further vilify Israelis

Maccabi Tel Aviv’s decision to decline any allocation of tickets for away fans at next month’s match against Aston Villa in Birmingham has provoked a range of reactions. Read more

Israel dismisses ICJ’s advisory opinion calling it predictable and shameful

Israel denounced an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) stating that Israel, as the “occupying power” in Gaza, is legally obligated to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including assistance provided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Read more

Israel recovers body of hostage Idan Shtivi

The IDF announced that, in a complex operation conducted under the joint guidance of the Intelligence Corps’ Unit 8200 and the Shin Bet, the body of Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi was recovered from Gaza, alongside the body of Ilan Weiss, which was announced on Friday. Read more

Fundraiser for freed Hamas hostage Yarden Bibas reaches over $1.2 million within hours

A fundraising campaign for Hamas captivity survivor Yarden Bibas has raised over US$1.2 million in less than 24 hours. Read more