Drone threat

Watch: Defense Ministry tests advanced drone interception technologies

Israeli defense industries and startups demonstrated various drone interception and neutralization capabilities using both projectile-based systems and counter-drones at a testing field in southern Israel.

Bereaved wife:

Dana Yung begged her husband not to go back to reserve duty

Dana Yung eulogizes her husband, murdered in Tuesday's terrorist attack in the Jordan Valley: 'He was phenomenally clever; he had zero ego.'

Times Square video highlights Bibas family's suffering

Video ad featured in Times Square features Kfir and Ariel Bibas with their mother, demands: 'Hamas, where are the Bibas babies?'

'Am Israel chai'

'Am Israel chai': Romi Gonen pens post-captivity post on Instagram

Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, pens social media post, says her healing won't be complete until all hostages are home. 'Am Israel chai.'

Kerem Shalom:

Kerem Shalom hero, who lost both hands fighting to save his family on 10/7, returns home

Amichai Schindler, who lost both hands while fighting to defend his family from terrorists in Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on 10/7, returns to help rebuild his own home.

Security squad member's weapon returned after being confiscated, following false complaint

Security squad member detained an Arab woman behaving suspiciously; his weapon was confiscated after she complained and was returned only after legal intervention.

Report:

Report: Pentagon preparing plan to withdraw US forces from Syria

Responding to claims that US troops are planning to withdraw from Syria, President Donald Trump says, 'Syria is its own mess; with enough messes over there, they don’t need us involved in everyone.'

Trump: Reports of strike on Iran 'greatly exaggerated'

US President Donald Trump says he wants nuclear deal that will allow Iran to 'peacefully grow and prosper,' Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi rejects proposal of deal and says issue of avoiding nuclear weapon is 'not complicated' and can be resolved.

Jerusalem light rail to suspend service for five days

Beginning on Sunday, Jerusalem's light rail will not operate for five days, to allow for upgrades and tests ahead of the line's extension.

Amit Segal:

Amit Segal: 'We couldn't have hoped for anything better'

Journalist Amit Segal praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza, says Israel could not have hoped for anything better. 'I don't remember such a thing in history.'

Rabbi in German Air Force:

Rabbi Zsolt Balla German military's first chief rabbi in 90 years

Rabbi Balla joins the German army, 90 years after Hitler expelled Jewish soldiers. 'I want Jewish soldiers in German armed forces to know they have someone to approach,' he says.

Israel Ganz:

Israel Ganz: 'The Palestinian vision is over, Israel must apply sovereignty'

Binyamin Region leader Israel Ganz praises US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza: 'For the first time, an American president is essentially declaring the end of the Palestinian dream to destroy Israel.'

Itamar Ben Gvir:

Itamar Ben Gvir: 'Likelihood that I will return to the government has increased'

Former Minister Itamar Ben Gvir responds to President Trump's announcement that the US will take control of Gaza and promote permanent immigration of Gazans.

2,500 years old

Ancient arrowheads from Yemen uncovered in Israel's Negev

Antiquities Authority excavation in southern Israel uncovers ancient grave containing remains of a merchant caravan; researchers believe the caravans traded frankincense and myrrh and possibly women as well.

Yossi Dagan:

Yossi Dagan: 'Now is a rare opportunity to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

'New US administration will respect what Israel defines as critical to its security,' Samaria Governor Yossi Dagan says in response to US president's comments on application of sovereignty.

Gallant accuses:

Gallant accuses: Government didn't do everything possible to bring back hostages

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says agreement with Hamas was signed too late, Israel 'could have had the same deal with more hostages, at a lower price.'

Man who fired shotgun outside Albany synagogue pleads guilty

New York man pleads guilty to a hate crime after firing a shotgun outside an Albany synagogue in December of 2023.

Minister Miki Zohar:

Minister Miki Zohar: We will not allow Hamas to remain in Gaza

Culture and Sports Minister reiterates that Israel would not agree that Hamas will continue to rule over the Gaza Strip, even at the cost of giving up on the hostage deal.

Freed IDF lookouts ask to resume their army service

Despite the long captivity, the five female soldiers who were released in the deal decide to return to serve, but not in the role of lookouts.

Protest in Washington: 'How long until the next October 7?'

Billboard trucks calling for Hamas’ defeat during Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Washington: 'How long until the next October 7?!'

Council heads to Netanyahu:

Council heads to Netanyahu: Sovereignty is part of the absolute victory!

Leaders of local authorities in Judea and Samaria send letter to Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with Trump, express concern over reports of possible relinquishment of sovereignty over Judea and Samaria as part of the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia.

New details:

New details: Senior Hamas figure used five women soldiers as a human shield

Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam were held in an apartment in Gaza City by a senior Hamas figure, who used them as a human shield and attempted to encourage them to provide IDF intelligence information.

Trump isn't stopping:

Trump isn't stopping: US imposes new sanctions on Iran

Move includes additional economic sanctions and increased diplomatic pressure on Tehran; US President also stopped UNRWA funding.

Haredi MK: This is why UTJ won't join the Left

MK Yitzhak Pindrus explains why the haredi United Torah Judaism party will not join aleft-wing government. 'Our rabbis gave a clear instruction.'

Chief of Staff:

Chief of Staff: 'We've learned lessons, we'll increase counterterrorism activity'

IDF Chief of the General Staff visits scene of Jordan Valley shooting attack, says, 'We'll increase the counterterrorism activity and expand it to additional areas.'

Terror victim's widow:

Terror victim's widow: 'We are in pain, we will be happy; you are always in our hearts'

'Thank you for our beautiful years together,' Gal Friedman eulogizes her husband Tzvi, murdered in a terror attack in the Jordan Valley.

Minister Orit Strock:

Minister Orit Strock: 'I oppose the deal - deal with it without demonization'

'A large portion of the nation opposes hostage deal, deal with our position without delegitimizing it or demonizing us, allow discourse on all components of this difficult decision,' Settlement Minister Orit Strock urges Israelis.

Terror victim's sister:

Terror victim's sister: 'Tzvi symbolized everything that was good in this nation'

Shlomit, sister of Sergeant major (res.) Tzvi Friedman, killed in Jordan Valley terrorist attack today, says her brother was a sensitive, caring and loving guy.

Defense Minister's updated plan for haredi draft

According to new plan, 50% of 18-year-old haredim will draft within seven years.

Northern Samaria: 55 terrorists eliminated, 380 arrested

IDF, ISA, and police have eliminated 55 terrorists, arrested 380, since the start of Operation Wall of Iron in Samaria.

Violence at Samaria protest:

Violence at Samaria protest: 'They grabbed our cell phones and hit the protesters'

After fatal shooting attack in Jordan Valley, protesters demonstrate at Beit Furik; IDF confronts protesters.

European Parliament in Samaria:

Three European Parliament members visit Samaria: 'Samaria is key to Israel's security'

Three European Parliament members visit Samaria: 'This area is vital for Israel's security; this is also our war.' Samaria Council head: 'We have the same enemies; we must fight them and win - together.'

As Israel faces driest winter in a century, Israel Portnoy releases Geshem

Originally inspired during a visit to Metzoke Dragot, a cliffside overlooking the Dead Sea, Geshem carries a message of longing, faith, and the connection between physical and spiritual drought.

Today in History:

Today in History: The Tragedy of the Helicopters

28 years ago, Israel witnessed the deadliest air accident in its history as two Sikorsky helicopters collided over northern Israel, killing 73 soldiers.

Liri Albag celebrates 20th birthday and shares her wish

IDF lookout Liri Albag, who was released from Hamas captivity last week, celebrated her 20th birthday on Tuesday.

'Historic milestone'

'Historic milestone': Minister Sa'ar opens Israeli embassy in Moldova

Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi ahead of the opening of the new embassy.

Watch:

Watch: Police chase and arrest illegal infiltrator who stole car from Tel Aviv

After he stole a car from north Tel Aviv, an illegal infiltrator was arrested with the help of a police helicopter.

Released Thai hostages reunite with family members

Four out of the five Thai hostages who were released by Hamas last week reunited in Israel with their loved ones.

Bereaved father:

Bereaved father: 'There is a name missing from the film on Sinwar'

Eyal Eshel, father of fallen surveillance post operator Roni Eshel, claimed that a documentary about Yahya Sinwar whitewashes former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva.

Poll:

Large majority of Israelis prefer hostage deal to war

A survey by the Jewish People Policy Institute shows that a majority of the Israeli public supports fully completing the hostage deal and postponing a decision on the future of Hamas rule in Gaza.