Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
In her first interview since returning to Israel, Elizabet Tsurkov describes a series of torture and abuse she endured in captivity by the Qata'ib Hezbollah militia in Iraq.
Former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi to participate in remand hearing via Zoom, 'in light of her condition.'
Supreme Court justice Daphne Barak-Erez opposes demolition of terrorist's home, claiming no one was harmed in the planned attack.
Responding to anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City Mayor, Tzohar Rabbinical Organization issues open letter urging Diaspora Jewry to prioritize aliyah.
Awad Abd al-Fattah, who previously served as secretary-general of the Balad party, was arrested by police on suspicion of incitement to terrorism.
Extraordinary archaeological discoveries, including earliest winepress and evidence of Canaanite folk worship, uncovered near Tel Megiddo in Israel’s north.
Combat Antisemitism Movement bemoans election Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, warns Jewish community will lack an advocate in city leadership come January.
Iran releases French nationals Kohler and Paris after three years in prison, in what appears to be a prisoner swap following France’s conditional release of Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari.
Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s mayoral race, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani vows to fight antisemitism and Islamophobia.
In a speech in Munich, Queen Rania compares Israel’s actions in Gaza to Nazi Germany’s treatment of Jews, praises anti-Israel protests, and accuses Israel of illegal occupation.
UPS cargo plane crashes near Louisville airport after takeoff, killing 7 and injuring 11. The NTSB will lead the investigation; officials warn casualty numbers may rise.
Minister Israel Katz responds to criticism over the appointment of Itai Ofir as MAG: An excellent candidate who supported settlement efforts - even when bureaucrats opposed them.
Investigators tell dismissed Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi they do not believe she intended to take her own life.
At a security briefing convened by the Prime Minister, senior defense officials warn Hezbollah is accelerating its armament and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts.
Prime Minister’s Office announces that the body of abducted fallen soldier Sergeant Itay Chen has been returned to Israel. Hamas continues to hold the bodies of seven murdered hostages.
NYPD data shows Jews were targeted in 62% of NYC hate crimes last month. The spike comes as voters head to the polls in the mayoral election.
The US is weighing a Saudi request to buy 48 F-35 jets, according to Reuters, a move that could shift the regional balance and test Israel’s military edge.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir delivers a firm message to the political echelon on the terrorists who are still in the Rafah area.
Prime Minister considering holding snap elections within three months in light of the Military Attorney General's case and while focusing on necessary changes to the judicial system.
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather received the 'World Champion for Israel' award at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas.
IDF uncovered a terror tunnel spanning hundreds of meters long and a Hamas compound containing launchers and rockets.
Israelis win gold and silver medals in their first international pickleball tournament.
Today, Israel and India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance defense, industrial, and technological cooperation.
Report reveals major failures in Israel’s preparedness for economic emergencies; Minister of Finance did not exercise his powers and PM is responsible for not ensuring effective civilian leadership.
The bodies of eight hostages continue to be held in Gaza.
Israeli actress and Wonder Woman star to receive the Women’s Guild Cedars-Sinai's 'Hollywood Icon' award at the Snow Ball gala this month.
Charities subject to US sanctions use accounts of non-sanctioned individuals to raise money as Iran-controlled Lebanse terror group attempts to rebuild.
At a press conference presenting the 2026 budget assessment, the two ministries blamed on another for causing Israel's security issues.
A new survey finds most US Jews view Israel as vital to Jewish continuity, support Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, and credit him with securing the hostage release deal.
Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke at a pro-Israel convention organized by the Centre for Fundamental Rights in Budapest.
Cheney, who served as Vice President under President George W. Bush and shaped post-9/11 US policy, dies at 84 surrounded by his wife and daughters.
Judge finds no basis for police demand after activist refused to unlock phone at Channel Tunnel citing journalistic protections.
Thousands of people, including the president and current and former Chiefs of Staff, accompanied the late Col. Assaf Hamami to his burial at Kiryat Shaul Military Cemetery.
Tehran shifts strategic weight to Iraqi proxies, equipping them with advanced arms and preparing them for potential conflict with Israel, Iraqi sources reveal.
Yariv Levin wrote to the acting Civil Service Commissioner requesting approval to appoint retired judge Asher Kula as a temporary replacement for government legal adviser Gali Baharav-Miara in the Sde Teiman scandal.
A year and a half after hharedim were recorded being violently assaulted in Meron, the police officers will not face prosecution for procedural reasons.
Iran claims to have hacked a Rafael subcontractor and accessed data on key defense systems. Rafael denies classified info was leaked, calling the claims unfounded.
The IDF prosecutor in the Sde Teiman case has been placed on leave amid suspicions he leaked footage and documents at the request of dismissed MAG Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar launched a visit to New Delhi today with a promise to fully eliminate Hamas.
Hundreds gathered at Columbus Circle to honor Captain Omer Neutra z”l, a NY native whose body was held by Hamas for 758 days, and to call for the return of the eight hostages still in Gaza.
