Israel investigating second suspected case of Ebola virus
June 21, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Ministry of Health reported on Sunday a second suspected case of Ebola in a traveler who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more
Haredi protesters clash with Israel police over arrests of draft-refusers
June 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Police shut down sections of central Israel’s Route 4 in both directions near Bnei Brak on Wednesday morning after dozens of Orthodox (Haredi) protesters blocked the highway during rush hour in a demonstration against the arrest of Haredi men accused of avoiding military service. Read more
Israeli leaders across coalition and opposition reject emerging U.S.-Iran agreement
June 15, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli political leaders across both the governing coalition and the opposition on Monday voiced sharp criticism of an emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, warning it could undermine Israel’s security and highlighting widening political rifts over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the war. Read more
Israel says forces will stay in security zones indefinitely
June 15, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Defence Minister Israel Katz said Monday that Israel’s policy is for the Israel Defence Forces to remain in security zones across Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “indefinitely” to protect Israeli border communities from jihadist threats, even as Tehran sought to tie an emerging U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to Hezbollah. Read more
Israel unveils US$1.3b boost for northern infrastructure and services
June 12, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli government on Thursday approved a supplementary development plan for the Northern District worth approximately NIS 4 billion (US$1.3 billion). Read more
Israel passes law redrawing lines of authority over police misconduct cases
June 11, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Knesset early Thursday approved a law restructuring Israel’s Police Investigations Department (PID), shifting oversight of police misconduct away from the State Attorney’s Office and placing it under the Justice Ministry. Read more
Police clock biker at 285 km/h, may be Israel’s fastest ever speeding offence
June 10, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Police in Israel on Tuesday said they recorded what may be the fastest speeding offence ever documented in the country, after a motorcyclist was allegedly caught travelling at 285 km/h (178 mph) on a northern highway. Read more
Israeli home front returns to emergency footing
June 8, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s home front returned to emergency footing on Monday after Iran resumed ballistic missile fire, sending millions of Israelis back to shelters and triggering new nationwide restrictions. Read more
‘Digital determinism’ in youth sports may shape careers too early
June 7, 2026 by Pesach Benson
With the 2026 World Cup due to kick off on Thursday, Israeli researchers are warning that a quieter technological shift is already reshaping the future of football: artificial intelligence systems are increasingly used to rank, analyse, and predict children’s athletic potential. Read more
Instagram algorithm pushes users toward antisemitic content within days, watchdog warns
June 4, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Instagram’s recommendation algorithm can rapidly funnel ordinary users from mainstream self-improvement content toward antisemitic conspiracy theories and extremist propaganda within days, a U.S.-based antisemitism watchdog organisation reported on Wednesday. Read more
Cracks emerge in Israeli leadership over U.S.-brokered Hezbollah ceasefire
June 4, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Differences emerged within the Israeli government on Thursday over a U.S.-mediated ceasefire that would conditionally end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Read more
Study points to new treatment strategy for prostate cancer
June 3, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli-led researchers have identified a previously underappreciated mechanism that may explain why many prostate cancers stop responding to standard hormone therapy, offering a clearer target for future treatment strategies. Read more
Israel to target Hezbollah’s Dahiyeh stronghold in Beirut as rocket, drone attacks persist
June 1, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Monday they had instructed the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to strike Hezbollah terror targets in Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh, citing repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Read more
Trump presses Saudis and other Arab states to join Abraham Accords
May 26, 2026 by Pesach Benson
US President Donald Trump on Monday called on Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries to join the Abraham Accords, which have normalised relations between Israel and several Arab states, saying participation should be mandatory for the countries involved in negotiations with Iran. Read more
Israeli Knesset expected to dissolve today, go to early elections
May 20, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli lawmakers are expected to advance a bill to dissolve the Knesset on Wednesday, a move that would lead to early elections. Read more
Your body may be cancelling out your workout, study finds
May 19, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Many people spend hours exercising in the hope of losing weight, only to step on the scale and see little change. Read more
Israel activates death penalty clause in counter terror legal overhaul
May 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Palestinians convicted of deadly terrorist attacks in military courts in Judea and Samaria can now face the death penalty after a regional military commander signed an amendment to security regulations on Sunday night. Read more
Israeli study points to potential breakthrough in spinal cord injury care
May 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Spinal cord injuries often worsen in the hours after the initial trauma, as a chain reaction of chemical damage spreads through the nervous system.
New Israeli military museum and recruitment facility planned at former UNRWA Jerusalem site
May 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli government has approved a plan to establish a new Israel Defense Forces museum, a central recruitment office and an office for the defence minister in eastern Jerusalem, in a move officials say will strengthen the state’s presence in the capital.
Israel to expand mobile phone ban to middle schools nationwide
May 18, 2026 by Pesach Benson
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Israel’s Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that it will extend its ban on mobile phone use to middle schools nationwide in the upcoming academic year.
Massive ancient tunnel on Jerusalem’s outskirts baffles archaeologists
May 14, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a mysterious ancient tunnel carved deep into bedrock near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel, a discovery that has left researchers puzzled.
New report reveals systematic sexual violence in October 7 attack
May 12, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Sexual and gender-based violence during the Hamas-led October 7 attack on Israel and against hostages held in Gaza was “systematic, widespread and deliberate”, according to a major report released today (12 May, 2026) by the Civilian Commission for the Investigation of the Crimes of October 7.
New stool test may make painful colonoscopies less necessary
May 7, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli scientists have developed a new way to monitor inflammatory bowel disease using a simple stool test, a breakthrough that could reduce the need for repeated colonoscopies for millions of patients worldwide, Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced.
Medical cannabis overhaul sparks debate in Israel over smoking-based treatment
May 4, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Health Ministry on Sunday published recommendations from a professional committee calling for a sweeping overhaul of medical cannabis regulation in Israel, including a dramatic proposal to phase out the use and marketing of smoked cannabis within three years.
Israeli study suggests oral health begins in the womb
May 3, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound flotilla
April 30, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israeli naval forces intercepted a large Gaza-bound activist flotilla Wednesday night in the eastern Mediterranean, stopping dozens of vessels seeking to challenge Israel’s maritime blockade of the Hamas-controlled Strip. Read more
Israel’s High Court gives government deadline to outline October 7 probe
April 28, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Netanyahu cancels Lag B’Omer pilgrimage over Hezbollah threats
April 27, 2026 by Pesach Benson
Israel will sharply scale back one of its largest annual religious gatherings this year, as security concerns along the northern border continue despite a declared ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Family reunification push brings 240 Bnei Menashe immigrants to Israel
April 26, 2026 by Pesach Benson
A first group of immigrants from the Bnei Menashe community in northeastern India arrived in Israel on Thursday night, marking the launch of a new government-backed effort to bring the entire community to the country over the coming years.
Israel honours distinguished soldiers on Independence Day
April 22, 2026 by Pesach Benson
President Isaac Herzog paid tribute to 120 outstanding Israel Defence Forces soldiers at a special Independence Day ceremony on Wednesday, highlighting what he described as an exceptional generation shaped by prolonged conflict. Read more
