Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family

Lawmakers in Israel’s Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel. Read more

‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you’: Yarden Bibas says farewell to his murdered family

Israelis carrying blue and white flags, orange balloons, and signs of all colours lined streets and packed a Tel Aviv square on Wednesday to say farewell to Shiri Bibas and her two sons, who became symbols of Hamas brutality. Read more

Gene discovery could lead to longer-lasting flower scents

Israeli scientists said on Wednesday they uncovered the genetic secret behind the petunia’s captivating fragrance in a study that could lead to flowers with stronger, longer-lasting scents, benefiting perfumers and commercial floriculture. Read more

Crowds line streets as Bibas funeral procession begins

Thousands of Israelis lined the streets of southern Israel to pay their final respects to Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas on Wednesday morning as their funeral procession began. Read more

Freed after a decade, Bedouin hostage’s father denounces Hamas brutality

The father of an Israeli Bedouin freed by Hamas after more than a decade of captivity called on the Arab world to speak out against the terror group’s abuses on Sunday night. Read more

Judges push to expedite Netanyahu trial, reject bid to cut testimony days

In a bid to expedite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial, judges ruled on Monday that his testimony will be limited to a maximum 14 additional hearings. Read more

Tanks seen in Jenin area for first time in over 20 years

Israeli tanks were seen in the area of Jenin on Sunday as the Israel Defence Forces confirmed it was expanding its counterterror operations in northern Samaria. Read more

Israel postpones prisoner release over ‘humiliation’ of hostages

Israel is postponing the releaase of 602 Palestinian prisoners set for today in protest over Hamas’s treatment of the hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday morning. Read more

‘Our family’s healing process will begin now’: body of hostage Oded Lifshitz identified

The body of hostage Oded Lifshitz has been positively identified, the family said on Thursday. Read more

Long overdue’: experts back US move to halt Palestinian security aid

Experts praised a US freeze on financial aid to the Palestinian Authority Security saying the move was necessary against Ramallah’s “pay for slay” salaries to imprisoned terrorists. Read more

“Deported” terrorists seen at Hamas handover ‘ceremony’

Mohammed Abu Warda, a Palestinian terrorist freed on Jan. 30 and who was supposed to be deported to a third country, has been seen at Hamas’ handover ceremony in Khan Yunis wearing a green keffiyeh associated with the terror group. Read more

New DNA research could lead to personalised cancer prevention for smokers

New research about how smoking damages DNA could open new possibilities for targeted cancer prevention. Read more

Eyal Zamir confirmed as Israeli Military’s Chief of Staff

The Israeli government gave its approval for the appointment of Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir as the next Israel Defence Forces chief of staff on Sunday. Read more

A closer look at the Palestinian terrorists freed By Israel

Israel has released 369 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Sasha Trufanov, Sagui Dekel-Chen and Yair Horn. Read more

Oldest Israeli hostage declared dead

The family of Shlomo Mansour, the oldest hostage in Gaza, has been notified that the 86-year-old had died in captivity. Read more

Israeli lawmakers push to restore ‘Judea and Samaria’ in government documents

Legislation to identify the “West Bank” as “Judea and Samaria” in Israeli government documents faces its first vote in the Knesset plenum on Wednesday. Read more

A closer look at the terrorists released from Israeli prisons

Israel released 183 imprisoned Palestinian terrorists on Saturday in exchange for hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami. Read more

Israeli army to prepare plan allowing Gazans to voluntarily leave Strip

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz instructed the military to prepare a plan allowing Gazans to leave the enclave voluntarily, he announced on Thursday. Read more

Over 1,200 Haredim face arrest for ignoring army recruiting notices, Knesset lawmakers told

Of the 3,000 religious Haredi men who received army conscription notices during the summer, only 461 complied, Knesset lawmakers were told on Monday. Read more

Israeli delegation to work out technical aspects of ceasefire’s next stage in Qatar

Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s discussions in Washington, Israel will dispatch a working-level delegation to Qatar to address technical aspects of the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, the Prime Minister’s office said on Tuesday morning. Read more

Israeli lawmaker vows to pursue banks and companies cooperating with banned UNRWA

Days after the Jerusalem offices of an embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency were closed, a Knesset member vowed to pursue banks and other institutions cooperating with UNRWA. Read more

From Armoured Corps to Chief of Staff: Eyal Zamir appointed Israel’s top soldier

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Israel Defence Forces, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Saturday night. Read more

Jerusalem moves to replace UNRWA services as Israeli ban begins

An Israeli ban on the embattled United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees went into effect on Thursday, prohibiting the agency from operating within Israel and barring Israeli officials from cooperating with it. Read more

Reunited with their daughter

The family of Agam Berger have greeted her on her return to Israel. Read more

Israel preparing to receive eight hostages

Israel geared up to receive eight hostages on Thursday, with hospitals placed on standby and authorities preparing to release dozens of imprisoned Palestinian terrorists. Read more

President Herzog slams international institutions in UN address

Israeli President Isaac denounced international legal institutions for their failure to respond to Hamas in an International Holocaust Remembrance Day address at the United Nations on Monday. Read more

Israel: Hamas list indicates eight hostages to be freed during ceasefire are dead

An Israeli spokesperson confirmed on Monday that a list of 26 hostages still to be freed during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire indicates that eight are dead. Read more

Holocaust survivors make new lives in Israel despite war

Since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, 68 Holocaust survivors have immigrated to Israel, with 50 arriving in 2024, the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration announced on Monday to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read more

Holocaust survivors’ fear losing reparations over facial recognition app

A controversial new requirement for Holocaust survivors to prove their existence using a facial recognition app has sparked frustration and anger among some Holocaust survivors. Read more

Palestinians returning to northern Gaza after Hamas details status of hostages

Thousands of Palestinians began returning to their homes in northern Gaza as Israeli forces withdrew from part of the Netzarim corridor on Monday. Read more

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