Israel

When the siren sounded, 17-year-old Ella Abuksis made a choice that saved her brother’s life. A powerful story of courage, kindness, and sacrifice.

In a 60 Minutes interview, Rachel Goldberg-Polin returns to Hirsch's room in Jerusalem, holds the masking-tape "days" ball she made during his captivity, and relives learning—live on air—of his grievous injury: "We brought these people home, but not the way we wanted."

At a Mount Herzl ceremony in Jerusalem, Israel Katz outlined the IDF’s posture in southern Lebanon, said Israel will strike "even during the cease-fire" to protect troops, and touted significant blows to Iran. Memorial Day observances continue nationwide with a two-minute siren at 11 a.m., followed by ceremonies across the country.

Speaking at Jerusalem’s Hall of Remembrance on Mount Herzl, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recalled learning of his brother Yoni’s death during the Entebbe raid and warned that, with U.S. support, Israel preempted an Iranian plan for mass destruction.

In Jerusalem, Israeli President Isaac Herzog presented Argentina's Javier Milei with the President's Medal of Honor for his consistent, public support of Israel since taking office in 2023. Milei: "It is a great honor for me. May Hashem bless Israel."

The Jewish Agency’s 2026 report, powered by Ipsos, points to a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents worldwide; about half of Europe’s Jews encountered antisemitism last year, with Germany and Austria especially hard hit.

As the U.S. gets ready to open talks in Pakistan, Tehran sends mixed signals about whether negotiations will even happen. Israel is watching closely and preparing scenarios for a rapid escalation.

Prosecutors say Mondar Badir, 48, tried to smuggle thousands of kilos of cigarettes and tobacco—plus generators, SIM cards, phones, and more—into Gaza, allegedly for major profit.

He heard his name in the dark and thought a fellow soldier needed help. What followed was a tragic and powerful story of courage and sacrifice.

He had only seconds to act, and in that moment, Natan Elbaz made a choice that saved his fellow soldiers. A powerful story of courage, faith, and selfless sacrifice.

Passengers held for hours at Domodedovo Airport, questioned over alleged Iran war ties

Remembering Noam Raz hy"d through the eyes of his teacher, a powerful reflection on quiet heroism and lasting influence.

Yom HaZikaron brings a nation to a standstill. Understand the emotions, traditions, and ways to navigate Israel’s day of remembrance.

On the eve of Israel's Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with IDF widows and orphans, sharing his own loss and words of resilience.

Argentine President Javier Milei visits Israel, meets PM Benjamin Netanyahu, announces he will move Argentina's embassy to Jerusalem, backs Israel against the Iran axis, and touts new EL AL nonstop flights and an AI partnership.

Five divisions and Navy forces are operating south of the line; Lebanese reports cite exchanges of fire with Hezbollah and homes detonated in several villages.

Pulled from the water this afternoon off Herzliya and identified at the Abu Kabir Institute of Forensic Medicine. The teen drowned alongside his older brother ten days ago at Sanz Beach in Netanya.

President Donald Trump says he’s cautiously optimistic about a potential deal with Iran. Reports point to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and full monitoring of Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have not yet approved continuing the talks.

Israel's population has crossed the 10 million mark, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports. A quarter of the country is under 14, and about 177,000 babies were born this past year.

An IDF spokesperson says an operational and intelligence review confirms a Hezbollah cell opened fire on a UNIFIL team clearing unexploded ordnance in Ghandourieh, southern Lebanon. One French peacekeeper was killed and three others wounded; Hezbollah denies involvement as Lebanese fears rise and UNIFIL warns the attack could be a war crime.