Rapid-fire yeast study offers clues to rare diseases, cancer, and other disorders

In a breakthrough that could shed light on the inner workings of human cells and advance the understanding of rare genetic diseases, Israeli and German scientists have discovered the functions of hundreds of previously mysterious proteins — by triggering them to go “on strike.” Read more

AI outperforms physicians in telemedicine, Israeli researchers say

Artificial intelligence-based diagnostic and treatment recommendations outperformed human physicians in an Israeli study released on Tuesday, suggesting that AI could serve as a valuable decision-support tool in medical practice, particularly in virtual urgent care settings. Read more

Bereaved father’s outburst halts High Court session on security chief’s firing

An Israeli High Court of Justice hearing on the dismissal of a security chief’s dismissal was suspended after a bereaved father continued heckled the proceedings while others tried to burst into the packed courtroom. Read more

Israeli president urges full Qatargate investigation, denies Netanyahu’s ‘deep state’ claims

President Isaac Herzog called for a thorough investigation into the Qatargate scandal saying on Monday it needed to be “deeply probed.” He also decried a loss of public trust in state institutions. Read more

US tariffs threaten thousands of Israeli jobs, Manufacturers Association warns

As many as 26,000 Israelis could lose their jobs if the United States does not roll back new tariffs on Israeli exports, the Manufacturers Association of Israel warned. Read more

Shin Bet internal crisis deepens amid recording scandal and Netanyahu feud

The head of the Jewish division in the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) suspended himself on Sunday after a recording of him discussing methods of handling Jewish terror suspects was aired on Israeli TV the previous night. Read more

Israel targets alleged crime boss behind billion-shekel (A$442,092,600) extortion empire

Israeli authorities plan to file indictments against Latif Abu Latif, the alleged head of one of Israel’s most powerful criminal organizations, and 11 of his associates, the Attorney General’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more

Israeli leaders scrambling to reduce U.S. tariffs

Israeli leaders are scrambling to negotiate with the U.S. administration to lower a newly imposed 17% tariff on Israeli exports, which caught officials in Jerusalem by surprise. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are expected to press for a reduction to 10%, the minimum rate applied to some other nations. Read more

History at her fingertips: Israeli toddler discovers 3,800-year-old scarab

At just three and a half years old, Ziv Nitzan has already made a discovery that most archaeologists only dream of. Read more

Netanyahu cancels security chief’s appointment amid backlash

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rescinded his appointment of a new security chief on Tuesday morning after facing a backlash from within his governing coalition. Read more

Police to question Netanyahu after two aides arrested

Two key advisers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, were arrested on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation into potential connections between Israeli officials and Qatar. Read more

Israeli researchers get cancer to expose itself, opening new treatment possibilities

A groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment discovered by Israeli researchers may soon allow tumours to expose themselves to the immune system, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of immunotherapy. This strategy paves the way for the development of new cancer-fighting drugs while expanding immunotherapy possibilities for certain patients. Read more

Netanyahu appoints new Shin Bet chief despite injunction

Despite a temporary injunction against the dismissal of Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) chief Ronen Bar, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Vice-Admiral (ret.) Eli Sharvit, former head of the Israeli Navy as the new security chief. Read more

Israel establishes directorate to help Gaza residents emigrate

Israel has appointed a point man to facilitate Palestinian emigration from Gaza, the Defence Ministry announced on Sunday. Read more

Netanyahu: Hamas showing ‘cracks’ under Israeli pressure

Israeli military pressure “is working” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in remarks at the beginning of Sunday’s Security Cabinet meeting. Read more

Hamas dismisses Gaza protests as ‘serving foreign interests’ as unrest enters third day

Palestinian protests against Hamas in northern Gaza entered their third day while Israeli forces encircled a Rafah neighbourhood in the southern part of the Strip on Thursday. Read more

Rare clay jug found in israel highlights camels’ role in Abbasid trade

Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron Hills region, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. Read more

Knesset gives government greater control over judicial appointments

The Israeli Knesset passed legislation changing the makeup of a committee responsible for appointing the country’s judges as opposition lawmakers walked out in protest on Thursday morning. Read more

Rare Gaza protest: Hundreds in Beit Lahiya chant against Hamas, war

Videos circulating on Telegram show hundreds of Palestinians in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in an unprecedented demonstration against the war on Tuesday. Read more

Al Jazeera reporter on Hamas payroll killed in Israeli airstrike

Al Jazeera reporter Hossam Shabat, who was also a Hamas sniper, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, the Qatari network reported on Monday. Read more

Israeli government declares ‘no confidence’ in Attorney-General

The Israeli government unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Sunday, initiating a complex process to remove her from office. No Israeli Attorney General has ever been fired. Read more

Despite war’s toll, Israel is ranked world’s 8th happiest country

Despite a year of war, Israel ranked as the eighth happiest country in the world according to the World Happiness Report 2025, released on Thursday. Read more

Israeli ministry scrutinizes matzah prices as Passover approaches

Israel’s two main matzah producers were ordered to submit detailed documents to examine if they were inflating prices ahead of the upcoming Passover holiday, the Ministry of Economy and Industry said on Wednesday. Read more

Houthi missile attack coincides with Knesset debate; Smotrich reacts live

Alarms sounded early Thursday morning across central Israel as a missile launched by the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen triggered alerts across central Israel and the Jerusalem area. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed that the missile was intercepted outside Israel’s borders. Read more

Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit rejoins Israeli government

Itamar Ben-Gvir’s right-wing Otzma Yehudit Party announced on Tuesday it was returning to the Israeli government, almost two months after resigning in protest due to the ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza. Read more

Israel Instructs Palestinians in Gaza’s Edges to Relocate, Warns of ‘Massive Offensive’

The Israel Defense Forces instructed Palestinians living at the edges of the Gaza Strip to relocate on Tuesday, warning of a “massive offensive” against Hamas. Read more

Israel launches widespread Gaza airstrikes

Israel launched widespread airstrikes in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Tuesday morning. Read more

Israeli medical delegation heads to North Macedonia following deadly club fire

An Israeli medical delegation is preparing to leave for North Macedonia to help support overwhelmed local hospitals following a devastating fire at a nightclub in Kochani. Read more

Journalist arrested in Israel over social media posts praising Hamas and terrorists

Israeli authorities arrested a journalist accused of inciting and supporting terror, the Israeli Police announced on Monday. Read more

US launches broad airstrikes on Yemen

The White House announced the US launched broad airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday night. Read more

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