Cairo peace summit ends without Gaza breakthrough
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A summit of international leaders in Cairo to discuss the Gaza war ended on Saturday night without any consensus towards averting an Israeli ground invasion. Read more
Israeli hospitals ordered to disconnect from internet, fearing cyber attacks
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Ministry of Health instructed a number of hospitals to temporarily disconnect their systems from the internet amid fears of a cyberattack, the ministry announced on Saturday night. Read more
Israeli cabinet approves measures to close Al Jazeera
October 22, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israeli cabinet approved emergency regulations on Friday to shut down the Al Jazeera news network’s operations in the country. Read more
Number of confirmed Israeli hostages rises to 203
October 20, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces raised the number of confirmed hostages held in Gaza to 203. Read more
Jamila al-Shanti, number one woman in Hamas politburo reportedly killed in Israeli strike
October 19, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hamas-affiliated media reported on Thursday morning that Jamila al-Shanti, the first woman elected to the Hamas politburo was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Read more
Half-million Israelis displaced by war
October 18, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Almost 500,000 Israelis have been displaced by the war, an Israel Defence Forces spokesperson said on Tuesday. Read more
Intercepted communications: hospital blast caused by misfired Islamic Jihad rocket
October 18, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Briefing reporters on Wednesday morning, Israel Defence Forces spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that intercepted communications among the Gaza terror groups proved that Tuesday night’s devastating explosion at a Gaza hospital was caused by a misfired Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket. Read more
Security Council shoots down Russian resolution on Gaza
October 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The UN Security Council rejected a draft Russian resolution on the Gaza war that failed to mention Hamas on Monday night. Read more
Hamas releases first video of Israeli hostage
October 17, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Hamas has released its first video of Israeli hostages. Read more
First Shabbat flight for El Al since 1982
October 13, 2023 by Pesach Benson
El Al, Israel’s national airline, will operate during the Sabbath to repatriate Israeli reservists and rescue workers, the airline announced on Thursday. Read more
Israeli soldiers find ISIS flag among Hamas terror gear
October 13, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israeli soldiers found an Islamic State flag among the gear of a Hamas terrorist killed in Kibbutz Sufa near the Gaza Strip, Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari told reporters on Thursday. Read more
Conflict escalates on Lebanese front
October 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s third day of fighting terror escalated on Monday as a group of Lebanese infiltrators were killed in northern Israel, prompting air strikes on positions in Southern Lebanon. Read more
Israeli couple ties the knot on eve of military deployment
October 9, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Among the thousands of Israeli military reservists called up for duty were Uri Mintzer and Elinor Yosefin, who decided to hold an impromptu wedding ceremony on Sunday night before reporting to their respective units. Read more
Israeli opposition MK raises prospects of emergency unity government
October 9, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Avigdor Liberman, leader of the opposition Israel Beitenu Party, raised the prospects of a national unity government for the duration of the Gaza war. Read more
Arab world gave Israel a green light to hit Hamas, analysts say
October 9, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Horrified international reactions to Hamas’s terror attacks may have given Israel a green light to deliver an especially harsh blow to the Gaza terror groups, experts told the Tazpit Press Service on Sunday. Read more
IDF blows up Hezbollah outpost after Mount Dov shelled from Lebanon
October 8, 2023 by Pesach Benson
The Israel Defence Forces blew up a Hezbollah tent on Sunday morning that the Lebanese terror group provocatively set up in Israeli territory in April. Read more
Hyena gets new lease on life at Israeli wildlife hospital
October 2, 2023 by Pesach Benson
A wild, striped hyena was given a new lease on life on Sunday, thanks to doctors at Israel’s Wildlife Hospital in Ramat Gan. Read more
Jenin refugee camp is ‘boiling over,’ says Israeli analyst
September 20, 2023 by Pesach Benson
As Israeli forces and Palestinian terrorists fought in the Jenin refugee camp on Tuesday night, one Israeli analyst compared the latest flare-up in the flashpoint northern Samaria region to a “pot boiling over.” Read more
Israel unveils next generation artificially intelligent tank
September 20, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Defence Ministry unveiled its next-generation tank, the artificially intelligent Barak, on Tuesday. Read more
Israeli soldier with Down’s Syndrome to swap army uniform for chef’s hat
September 19, 2023 by Pesach Benson
In a heartwarming tale of determination, resilience, and unbreakable human spirit, Ortal Butvia, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, embarked on a journey that many thought impossible. Read more
Tensions high as Israeli Supreme Court convenes on judicial overhaul
September 13, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Tensions were high at Israel’s Supreme Court as justices gathered on Tuesday morning to hear petitions against a key component of the government’s judicial overhaul initiative. Read more
Israel poised to become key transport hub but will strain ties with China
September 11, 2023 by Pesach Benson
World leaders attending the G20 summit in New Delhi announced plans to create a transportation corridor between India and Europe via the Middle East. Read more
Israeli researchers create synthetic embryos from stem cells
September 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have successfully created complete synthetic models of human embryos using laboratory-grown stem cells. Read more
Israel gears up to send aid to quake-stricken Morocco
September 10, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel is preparing to send search and rescue personnel and humanitarian aid to Morocco after an earthquake killed at more than 1,000 in the North African country on Friday. Read more
1,900 year-old Roman-era swords from the Jewish Revolt unveiled
September 7, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Four remarkably well-preserved 1,900-year-old swords likely used during the Jewish Revolt against Rome that were discovered in a cave were displayed to the public for the first time on Wednesday by the Israeli Antiquities Authority. Read more
Israel to procure 25 more F-35 fighter jets for US$3 billion
September 4, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israel’s Defence Ministry sent a formal letter of request to the US that it seeks to procure an additional 25 F-35 stealth fighter jets, the ministry announced on Sunday. Read more
Israeli soldier identified as fatality in Palestinian truck ramming attack
September 1, 2023 by Pesach Benson
An Israeli soldier was killed, and five other people were injured when a Palestinian terrorist rammed his truck into a group of soldiers in central Israel on Thursday morning. Read more
Engineers inspect Jerusalem’s Western Wall as surge of visitors expected for high holidays
August 30, 2023 by Pesach Benson
As Jews prepare for the upcoming High Holidays, engineers on Tuesday began getting the holy site ready for the thousands of visitors expected. Read more
Papua New Guinea to open embassy in Jerusalem
August 28, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Officials in Port Moresby have confirmed Papua New Guinea will inaugurate a new embassy in Jerusalem. Read more
Listeners lose passion for music on streaming platforms, Israeli researchers
August 23, 2023 by Pesach Benson
Israeli researchers have uncovered a link between collecting music and listening enjoyment, offering insights into how streaming applications impact the way people perceive and experience music. Read more
