12-year-old dies of bus shooting injuries

A 12-year-old boy injured in a Wednesday night Palestinian shooting attack died, doctors at the Hadassah-Ein Kerem Medical Center said on Thursday morning. Read more

‘Metabolic memory’ revealed: researchers unlock the science behind fasting’s benefits

Findings announced by Israeli researchers on Monday may reshape science’s understanding of how fasting impacts metabolic health and open new doors for personalized nutrition plans and sustainable weight control. Read more

Netanyahu: Victory is ‘becoming a reality’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the army’s achievements, saying that victory “is becoming a reality” during a Monday night press conference. Read more

Harnessing smartphone data: a new frontier in predicting wildfires and natural disasters

Smartphones could become powerful life-saving tools for detecting and forecasting extreme weather events by simply leveraging micro-sensors built into the devices, researchers said on Thursday. Read more

Israel military ‘closely monitoring’ Syria as rebels advance towards border

As the Israeli army reinforced security along the Syrian border, Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi said on Saturday night that the Israel Defence Forces was prepared for any scenario. Read more

Amnesty Israel distances itself from parent organization’s report of Gaza ‘genocide’

Amnesty International Israel distanced itself from a report released by its parent organization accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza on Thursday. Read more

Israeli Air Force marks graduation of first Haredi technicians

In a step towards integrating Orthodox men into military service, the Israeli Air Force held a graduation ceremony on Tuesday of its first course for Haredi technicians. Read more

Israel recovers body of hostage Itay Svirsky

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of hostage Itay Svirsky in Gaza and brought it back for burial, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Wednesday night. Read more

Israel warns ‘no exemption for State of Lebanon’ if ceasefire collapses

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned on Tuesday that if the ceasefire with Hezbollah collapses, the Israel Defence Forces would no longer make distinctions between Hezbollah and the Lebanese government. Read more

Corruption trial: Netanyahu to give testimony in underground bunker

For security reasons, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will give testimony in his corruption trial next week in an underground, fortified room at the Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court, the Courts Administration said on Monday. Read more

Adolf Eichmann’s executioner dies at 86

Shalom Nagar, a former Prison Services officer who hanged Adolf Eichmann, died at the age of 86. Read more

Southern Lebanese residents prematurely returning to homes, prompting Israeli warnings

Hours after a ceasefire went into effect, residents of southern Lebanon began returning to their homes on Wednesday morning, prompting Israeli warnings not to do so until the army withdraws from Lebanon. Read more

Israeli combat medic on life support since Oct 7 attacks dies of injuries

Sgt.-Maj. Yona Betzalel Brief, a 23-year-old soldier, died of injuries from Hamas’s October 7 attack, the Israel Defence Forces announced on Tuesday. Read more

Israel’s government severs ties with Ha’aretz

The Israeli government is severing ties with the Haaretz daily over the publisher’s controversial remarks about Palestinian terrorists, Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi announced on Sunday. Read more

Baby Sophie returns to her genetic parents after two-year legal battle over fertility clinic mix-up

The genetic parents of Baby Sophie, born in a fertility clinic mix-up that shocked Israel, ended a two-year legal battle with the woman who carried and raised her. Read more

‘Plug and Play’: COVID-19 nasal spray’s nanotech could target cancer and other diseases

Israeli and Portuguese scientists unveiled a novel COVID-19 vaccine that is not only effective against all major variants but can be administered as a nasal spray and — unlike conventional vaccines — stored at room temperature. Read more

‘A dark day for justice’: Israelis react to Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants

Israel officials across the political spectrum reacted with anger and outrage after the International Criminal Court in The Hague issued unprecedented arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday. Read more

El Al reports 260% rise in 3rd quarter profits amid war

El Al, Israel’s national carrier, reported a 260% increase in third-quarter profits on Wednesday as most international airlines suspended flights because of the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more

Court orders Palestinian Authority to pay millions to victims of suicide bombing attack

In a precedent-setting ruling, an Israeli court on Tuesday ordered the Palestinian Authority and Palestine Liberation Organization to pay tens of millions of shekels in compensation to victims of a 2001 suicide bombing and their families. Read more

Israel calls on UN Security Council to take action against Iraqi militias

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has called on the United Nations Security Council to take action against militias launching missiles and drones from Iraqi territory. Read more

Israeli breakthrough could halve radiation sessions for prostate cancer patients

An Israeli medical breakthrough could cut in half the number of radiation treatments needed for prostate cancer patients. Read more

Israeli opposition slams justice minister over calls to resume judicial overhaul

Israel’s National Unity party leader MK Benny Gantz denounced Justice Minister Yariv Levin’s call for the government to resume its contentious judicial overhaul program, tweeting on Sunday morning that the initiative “brought disaster to the State of Israel, tore us apart from the inside and was a large part of how we reached October 7.” Read more

Study links brain stability to treatments for depression, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s

New scientific research on how the brain maintains stability amidst continuous environmental and physiological changes offers potential new approaches to treat disorders such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease, and epilepsy, Israeli researchers said on Thursday. Read more

Court denies Netanyahu request to postpone testimony in corruption trial

Jerusalem District Court judges told lawyers for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu they would not delay the beginning of his testimony in a corruption trial. Read more

‘I know you don’t want this war’: Netanyahu appeals to the Iranian people

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an appeal to the Iranian people in a video on Tuesday night, telling them, that “another attack on Israel would simply cripple Iran’s economy.” Read more

Israel opens new Gaza border crossing to facilitate aid deliveries

Israeli authorities have opened a new border crossing with Gaza on Tuesday to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries. Read more

‘No limit’ on Gaza aid as Israel says famine fears based on ‘biased data’

Israeli officials denied there were famine conditions in northern Gaza, hours ahead of a United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss the issue. Read more

Netanyahu seeks to delay corruption trial, needs time to prepare defence during war

Lawyers for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked the Jerusalem District Court on Sunday to delay his testimony in his corruption till March, citing the wars in Gaza and Lebanon. Read more

Israelis united on climate crisis, survey reveals ahead of COP29

Concern for climate change crosses political lines, as 77% of Israelis said they were “deeply concerned” about the problem, according to a survey released on Sunday. Read more

Netanyahu acknowledges responsibility for Hezbollah pager blasts

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged Israeli responsibility for Hezbollah’s exploding communications gear in September during Sunday’s Cabinet meeting. Read more

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