Israel

Against the backdrop of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, NATO leaders opened their summit in Ankara with President Donald Trump in attendance. At the center of the agenda: global conflicts, Washington’s push for higher defense spending, and the possibility that Turkey could return to the F-35 fighter jet program.

Israel's Health Ministry has issued a swimming advisory for six Sea of Galilee beaches after routine tests detected microbiological contamination.

Ahead of the NATO summit, Israel is calling for an international rebuke of comments by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar warned: “The Jewish people know all too well what happens when words like these are allowed to go unanswered.”

A High Court petition calls on Israel Police to respond in the Tomer-Yerushalmi case without Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's involvement.

The IDF announced the elimination of a Hamas training commander involved in preparing Nukhba forces ahead of the October 7 massacre and directing combat in Gaza.

Israel's Defense Ministry has established a new directorate to oversee plans for 40 communities along the country's eastern border with Jordan.

At Venezuela's request, Israel has expanded its earthquake relief mission to help develop a recovery plan for areas devastated by the recent earthquakes.

An indictment alleges an undocumented migrant from Tajikistan gathered intelligence for Iranian handlers and attempted to recruit others inside Israel.

Israeli Air Force Flight Course 192 will graduate this week after completing three years of training during the ongoing war.

The Israeli and Greek air forces have resumed joint operations after a wartime pause, renewing military cooperation over the Aegean Sea.

According to a report, Jamal al-Sheikh, nephew of PA deputy Hussein al-Sheikh, was arrested in connection with an alleged Gaza smuggling operation.

Netanyahu pushed back on Vance’s criticism and dismissed reports of a rift with Trump, saying occasional disagreements are discussed openly.

President Isaac Herzog responded to criticism from Turkey's foreign minister, reaffirmed Israel's role in fighting terrorism, and urged Israelis to preserve national unity.

German Foreign Minister criticizes Turkish official's harsh comments on Israel amid rising tensions.

Transportation Minister Miri Regev confirmed that Israel deployed an Iron Dome battery and IDF personnel to the UAE during the war with Iran to help intercept missile attacks.

The IDF announced that two Hamas terrorists involved in planning attacks against Israeli forces in Gaza were killed in separate precision strikes last week.

The Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry have agreed on a framework to resolve their budget dispute through the end of the year. The deal includes an immediate funding increase, a monitoring mechanism, and approval to move forward with the military’s long-term buildup plan.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."

A pro-Palestinian march in Thessaloniki set off a public uproar and led to a police investigation over suspected incitement. Greece’s Jewish community and the World Jewish Congress issued sharp condemnations.

Israel’s Meteorological Service has released a new study ahead of the coming winter season, finding that “climate shifts driven by the ‘El Niño’ phenomenon create a risk of more extreme weather during the Israeli winter.” The concern: unusually heavy rainfall and a greater chance of flooding in some parts of the country.