Netanyahu: Claims of Israel’s global collapse are 'completely detached from reality'

WATCH

"The claims that Israel's standing has been harmed are a wave of lies," Netanyahu said.

'Don't drive Jews': Jewish ex-Miss Slovakia Miriam Mattova kicked out of Toronto Uber

INTERVIEW
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a 40 signatures debate, at the plenum hall of the Knesset, in Jerusalem, on December 8, 2025

Algerian nanny on trial for poisoning French Jewish family with household cleaning products

The nanny ultimately confessed to the crime, claiming she poisoned the family "because they have money and power," after the police found chemical agents in the family's food and drinks.

A police officer waits outside the courtroom at the courthouse in Paris, March 31, 2025.
Israeli soldiers take position during a raid in Jenin in the West Bank, November 27, 2025

IDF soldier left behind during West Bank operation after falling asleep in Palestinian village

The IDF said a soldier was accidentally left behind near Kabatiya, later joining another unit after about 40 minutes alone as commanders review the incident.

REPORT

Israel reportedly surveilled, recorded American CMCC base, IDF denies 'absurd' claim

A match ball is seen in front of a Pride flag during the round 21 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at No.2 Sportsground, on March 30, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia.

FIFA assigns LGBT-themed World Cup game to Iran, where homosexuality is punishable by death

Ben-Gvir dons golden noose pin as Knesset advances death penalty for terrorists law

Iran 'paid heavy price' for supporting proxies, Palestinians, ex-FM Zarif says at Doha Forum

A match ball is seen in front of a Pride flag during the round 21 A-League Women's match between Newcastle Jets and Western United at No.2 Sportsground, on March 30, 2025, in Newcastle, Australia.

FIFA-Iran LGBTQ+ game, Ben-Gvir sparks outrage with noose pin - December 8, 2025

LISTEN
Major General Ghassan Alian, Head of Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) arrives to the Supreme Court in Jerusalem for court hearing on the entering of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, July 21, 2024.

'Hamas agent in IDF uniform': Israeli arrested for threatening IDF's Druze COGAT chief

People hold a poster of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a rally in support of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, in front of the UN headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon March 20, 2022

Inside Bashar al-Assad's exile in Moscow, a year since ouster from Syria

ANALYSIS
Children evacuated from Moshav Yevul at a hostel near the Dead Sea.

Israeli parents favor traditional names, Mohammed shows declining popularity among Arab Israelis

From vision to action

Masa’s changemakers are redefining global Jewish leadership

SHABBOS KESTENBAUM has become a sought-after speaker and advocate

IDF strikes, kills Hamas terrorist planning 'imminent attack' in central Gaza Strip

The IDF said it struck and killed a Hamas terrorist in central Gaza who was planning an imminent attack, adding the action did not violate the ceasefire.

Hamas abducts major Gazan merchant, demands millions in ransom

REPORT
This picture taken from the Nuseirat camp for displaced Palestinians shows destroyed buildings and smoke billowing in the distance following Israeli strikes east of Gaza City on December 2, 2025.

Europe eyeing presence in Lebanon in boost for efforts to disarm Hezbollah

Talik and Itsik Gvili, the parents of Ran Gvili, the last hostage remaining in Gaza following the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, pose during an interview with Reuters at their home in Meitar, Israel December 7, 2025.

Mother of last Israeli hostage in Gaza: Peace plan cannot proceed until Ran Gvili is home

INTERVIEW
InfiniDome has become a leader in the field of GPS protection technology aimed at safeguarding platforms from disruption in the skies and on the battlefield.

Israeli start-up brings GPS jamming protection to modern battlefields

'Serious infection expected': Israel faces severe flu season, Health Ministry urges vaccination

At least 30 children have been hospitalized in intensive care units due to complications from the flu, including two infants.

Former Shin Bet commander refuses to appear for October 7 audit with State Comptroller

Magen David Adom ambulance outside The Green-Wagner ER

Katz approves IDF chief's appointments, holds off General Staff approvals amid public spat

Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir. March 25, 2025.

Growing class of 'war poor' Israelis pushed into poverty post-October 7, report warns

ABOUT 41% of Jerusalem families suffer from poverty, compared to about 20% in the rest of the country.

Mamdani's views on Israel legitimize violence against Jews, Herzog says in NYC

Spotlight

An illustrative image of a tsunami warning sign.

Japan issues tsunami warning after earthquake, up to three-meter wave expected

A reported massacre of Druze civilians by Syrian army forces and allied militias in July 2025 prompted Druze from Israel to cross the border.

IDF sees sharp rise in enlistment from Druze, Bedouins, and Arab Christians

JERUSALEM REPORT
Israeli airline turns Rome flight into 30,000 foot fashion show

Israir holds impromptu fashion show during flight to Rome

Political commentator Tucker Carlson arrives for a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, US, September 21, 2025.

Carlson doubles down on Qatar controversy with bold home purchase claim

Hamas, Red Cross searching for last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza

REPORT

Staff-Sergeant Major Ran Gvili is the only hostage remaining in the Palestinian territory.

Hamas's Khaled Mashaal: We will not disarm, give up control in Gaza, or accept int'l oversight

Hamas terrorists escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the Yellow Line in Gaza City, November 20, 2025

Mike Waltz receives warm welcome in Israel as he takes new role as US ambassador to UN

A Hezbollah supporter holds an image of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Hezbollah 'double agents' infiltrated Lebanese army, IDF's Intelligence Directorate fears

People walk past a sign at a currency exchange as the value of the Iranian Rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, February 9, 2025

Iran's currency sinks to lowest level in history, local media blames gov't policy

Hamas terrorist freed in hostage deal hosted in Canada, US orgs' webinar

Hamas terrorist Othman (or Osman) Bilal, who was reportedly involved in the planning of bombings that killed 12 people, was featured in a webinar panel on the First Intifada.

Anti-Israel protester attempts to take Toronto officer's weapon at panel with Israeli politicians

Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.

Palestinian artist who celebrated Oct. 7 to decorate Norway's new gov't building

People gather to mark the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks, in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on October 7, 2024.

Deport antisemitic foreign students from UK, Tory MPs urge education secretary

Tory MPs meet with Jewish organizations in Parliament to discuss combating rising antisemitism.

Clashes break out in Italian port town between Israeli tourists and pro-Palestinian protesters

Beyond the headlines: Kedyney donation record shows we all have something to give

OPINION

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Israel must refuse phase two of Trump’s Gaza plan until Hamas is fully disarmed

EDITORIAL
Gal Alush, widow of Dani z"l.
COMMENT

Hypocrisy? South Africa shuts its door on Palestinians it claims to defend

A Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign thanking South Africa for its support during a protest in Amman, Jordan.

On This Day: One year since Syrian rebels overthrew Assad regime, ending over 50 year rule

Smoke rises, after Syrian rebels announced that they have ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, December 8, 2024.
ANALYSIS

One year after Assad's fall: New Syrian leadership celebrates, but deep internal rifts persist

IDF security crackdown can’t fix Israel’s WhatsApp addiction

In Israel 2025, you don't need advanced military systems to gather intelligence, you just need to be in the right WhatsApp group.

Greek Parliament approves $758 million purchase for 36 PULS launchers from Elbit Systems

Many people have joined WhatsApp groups that have members of not-for-profits, mothers seeking supplies for their children’s platoons, vendors who can supply goods, and apparently one or more Iranian spies.
OPINION

Cameras, not cannons: The Philippine doctrine Israel must learn - Opinion

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Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman waves as he departs following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 18, 2025.

New Saudi F-35s can be first step to normalization, but Israel must be cautious

OPINION
SPEAKING TO Defense & Tech, Admiral (ret.) Mike Rogers noted that the adaptability and creativity of Israeli entrepreneurs mirrored the urgency of their national security environment. Here, Rogers speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2019 at Moscone Convention Center, in 2019.

From the NSA to Israeli defense tech, Mike Rogers isn’t slowing down

FRONTLINES

Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Trump to meet on Dec. 29, PMO confirms

The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting on December 29.

Trump security roadmap omits North Korea reference, raising diplomacy hopes

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.

Over 100, including children, killed in attack on Sudan kindergarten, hospital

Sudanese refugee families flee ongoing clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army, arriving at the entrance city of Tine in eastern Chad, November 22, 2025

Iran begins trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel

People walk next to a mural with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025

Ancient piggy bank: Excavation in France reveals 40,000 Roman coins from 1,700 years ago

A jug holding a vast number of Roman coins was found during an excavation at a French village.

In Collaboration

95 years on the frontlines: The story of Magen David Adom

EMERGENCIES IN Israel are not interruptions but a rhythm, and MDA needed to be ready before events unfolded.

Small patients, big emergencies

Small Patients, Big Emergencies

A new model for purposeful aging, made in Jerusalem

Nofei Yerushalayim: Philosophy that goes beyond a mere idea.

Lufthansa Cargo imposes embargo on Israel‑bound military, security cargo

The company said that it was an internal decision by Lufthansa Cargo to impose an embargo on all military and security cargo

Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to 'legacy defense contractors', Boeing says

Lufthansa cargo aircraft is pictured at Frankfurt airport, Germany, November 27, 2020

Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery, throwing wrench into Netflix

Paramount Global and Skydance logos are seen in this illustration taken December 17, 2024.

Trump says he'll be involved in review of Netflix-Warner Brothers deal

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media following a call with military service members, on Thanksgiving, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 27, 2025.

Bank of America forecasts strong Israel GDP growth despite geopolitical risks

Australia downgrades wildfire alerts after activating disaster relief in New South Wales

New South Wales is one of the most wildfire-prone regions in Australia, with the risk increasing due to climate change.

Southeast Asia storm deaths near 800 as scale of disaster revealed

Firefighters work at the site where bushfire destroyed homes along Glenrock Parade, in Koolewong on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia, December 6, 2025.
WATCH

Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat

Flags from Egypt and Ethiopia.

Ethiopia accuses Egypt of driving up tensions in Nile dam standoff after int'l law accusations

Seismic waves are seen on a screen during a demonstration of an earthquake early warning system which triggers sirens if a nationwide network of 120 seismic monitoring stations detects a strong earthquake, at the Geological Survey of Israel in Jerusalem.

Earthquakes strike Alaska, Greece, monitors say

Liver flown from Cyprus saves Israeli woman in overnight mission, Rabin Medical Center says

Cross-border coordination led by Israel’s National Transplant Center enabled a rapid liver recovery in Nicosia and a successful transplant in Israel for 32-year-old Linoy Amsalem.

Biking for good! Ramat Beit Shemesh-based org. dispenses the curative vibe on two wheels

FEATURE
Dr Nesher & Dr Tennak performing the transplant surgery at Rabin Medical Center.

Defense Ministry treating 82,400 wounded soldiers and veterans, up 22,000 since start of war

New remote program helps cancer patients overcome memory, focus hurdles

STUDY

Sleepless nation: Dreams reveal Israelis' ongoing struggle with October 7 trauma

Bonnie and Meir Chasan: Senior citizens giving back through volunteering

Even before retiring – he when COVID hit, she about a year ago – volunteering was always part of the mix for this youthful and active couple. 

Preparing for the worst case scenario: Israeli gov't holds wargame for emergency aliyah

Bonnie and Meir Chasan.
FEATURE

Anglo olim step up to the blackboard to teach English to Israelis

Students in the Herzog Teacher Training program.

The dream persists: New survey shows Israelis’ confidence in the housing market

Young family dreaming about moving into new house.
INTERVIEW

Rabbi Sid Slivko: Helping pave the way for olim to live and thrive in Israel

Rabbi Sid Slivko

Housing priority in the Gaza Envelope: Locals and fighters come first

A new decision by the Israel Land Authority Council in the Gaza Envelope will allocate up to 85% of plots to locals, giving clear priority to reservists and combatants.

The quiet influencer guiding urban renewal projects to success

Kfar Azza's new temporary residence: ‘Kfar Azza is not just a place – it’s an idea.’

How to revive a stagnant market? This is how to bring oxygen back to the real estate sector

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Licensed architects plus inspection institutes mark a new era in the construction industry

Housing in Israel.

Many young people don’t want to buy apartments

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Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

Michaela Berku on volunteering, MDA, and saving lives through service

MDA Women's Circle launches new year with "Adopt a Paramedic" initiative

'I’ll keep showing up': MDA paramedic who saved dozens on Oct 7 recounts 600 days

Podcasts   

There are so many architectural styles in Nuremberg Castle, which dominates the old town skyline.

Layers of Nuremberg: shadow and light

Netanyahu requests for pardon in trial as one hostage remains in Gaza

The future of Israel's drone warfare: Alon Unger on dominance and defense

US Politics   

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a signing ceremony with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame (not pictured) at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, US, December 4, 2025.

Trump is trying to end birthright citizenship status in the US. Is that constitutional?

US seeks to arrange Netanyahu–Sisi meeting, pushing Israel to expand regional economic ties

Dozy Donald Trump nods off during US cabinet meeting, photos show

Diaspora   

Onstage at the rally for Park East Synagogue, four major Jewish organizations came together in a powerful show of solidarity, the writer says.

Finally rallying together as NYC’s Jewish community shows rare unity

Aliyah: Bringing my elderly father to Israel

Nigel Farage told peers Jews should be ‘gassed’ and ‘Hitler was right,’ former classmates claim

Judaism   

Dancing with the Stars Hanukkah Special, December 7, 2025

US 'Dancing with the Stars' airs first Hanukkah-themed dance in holiday special

In Hula Valley, a Hanukkah crane ritual connects modern families, ancient texts

The struggle to perceive miracles in real time links Hanukkah’s origins to recent events

Christian World   

A Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, December 6, 2025.

Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of silent nights

From biblical Shiloh, Christian leaders urge Trump, Vance to stand firm with Israel

‘Thank God, thank the soldiers’: Former hostages move Christian leaders at Nova site

Food   

Christmas villages abound throughout Cyprus.

Holiday in Cyprus: The hottest winter escape

Jerusalem's Inbal Hotel gets 'soupersized' for winter's Soup Festival

Opa: Vegan stylings in Tel Aviv

Archaeology   

Sheep grazing near Stonehenge.

Massive 4,000-year-old pits near Stonehenge were carved by neolithic humans, archaeologists say

Civil Administration recovers dozens of looted artifacts from West Bank site

Villa servants in Pompeii had fuller plates than many free citizens

Science   

Dinosaur, edmontosaurus close up with open mouth. Ukraine, Khmelnitsky, October 2021.

'Medusa,' possible 'dinosaur mummy' discovered in Badlands, transferred for further research

AI infighting: Patients use bots to fight health insurance claim denials

New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management

Culture   

LONNIE WALKER continued to have the hot hand for Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 24 of his 27 points in the first half of the 104-73 rout of Maccabi Rishon Lezion.

Israeli star Yam Madar shines as Hapoel Tel Aviv wins in Israeli basketball action

Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home

'I'll die as a Zionist': Daniella Pick talks about life in TLV with husband Quentin Tarantino

History   

THE DEVASTATING surprise attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, December 7, 1941.

On This Day: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, thrusting US into WWII

Margaret Thatcher biography: All about the UK prime minister in one centenary volume

American architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96, New York Times reports

OMG   

A very drunk raccoon passed out on the bathroom floor of a liquor store after an early morning break in.

Party animal: Drunk raccoon behind viral liquor store break-in honored with cocktail namesake

Elon Musk calls to abolish European Union after X fined €120 million

Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone'

Consumerism   

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Meet the Israeli beauty device that stole Paris Hilton’s heart

Alpine A290: How to launch a rocket without waking the neighbors

Entered the business world with a bang: Deni Avdija launches a new protein brand

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