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

Watch: Dramatic moment Israeli official saves Palestinian from burning car

Israel Ganz, head of the Yesha Council, saved a Palestinian motorist’s life during the weekend. Read more

‘The world needs Israeli solutions’: climate innovation amid conflict

Despite being at war for the last year, Israel continues to play a key role in the fight against climate change. Read more

Hezbollah missile strikes near Tel Aviv airport, operations return to normal

A Hezbollah missile struck the area of Tel Aviv’s Ben-Gurion International Airport during a barrage, forcing travellers to briefly take shelter on Wednesday. Read more

A look at the new Israeli cabinet ministers running the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, created a shift not just at Israel’s Defence Ministry but also at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Read more

Protests break out as Netanyahu fires defence minister

Thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Tuesday night to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Read more

Blood sugar levels play a key role in brain aging: can diet slow cognitive decline?

The body’s blood sugar level is known to be linked to brain atrophy, and now findings from a team of international researchers suggest that dieting can slow the brain’s aging process. Read more

Israeli military officer is fifth suspect arrested over leaked classified documents

An Israeli military officer working in the Prime Minister’s Office is one of five people arrested during an investigation into leaked classified documents. Read more

Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA

Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning. Read more

Israeli airstrikes kill terrorist who participated in Oct 7 massacre

Israeli airstrikes eliminated a Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist who participated in the October 7 attacks and a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon and the Israel Defence Forces announced on Monday morning. Read more

Scientists uncover malaria parasite’s crystal secrets, paving way for new treatments

An international team of scientists has provided an unprecedented look into the unique crystals formed by the malaria parasite, opening doors to potentially more effective treatments against a disease that continues to claim over half a million lives annually. Read more

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