Israel, US explore mutual recognition for securities trading
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss advancing a mutual recognition framework that could ease Israeli companies’ access to US markets.
Prime Minister Netanyahu met with US SEC Chairman Paul Atkins to discuss advancing a mutual recognition framework that could ease Israeli companies’ access to US markets.


Approximately a year ago, the IDF and the ISA carried out Operation “Red South", a covert and precise operation through which the fallen hostage, SSGT Oron Shaul, was returned to Israel.

Court sentenced two men to time in prison and heavy fines after they confessed to stealing belongings from victims at the Nova Festival site one day after the October 7 massacre.

Iran researcher Beni Sabti criticizes Witkoff's remarks on the killing in Iran that "has stopped", but holds out hope that it was part of an act of misdirection.
Rabbi Leo Dee reflects on living with trauma after the murder of his wife and daughters, and explains how a simple framework of faith, perspective, and action can help transform grief into rebuilding and hope.

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomed President-elect Nasry Asfura to Jerusalem and discussed further cooperation between the two nations.

Job vacancies surged to a three-year high in December, with demand for workers climbing across the economy. Construction and hospitality are leading the scramble for staff, even as high-tech shows signs of recovery.

Yuval Cohen, 23, who was critically injured in a traffic accident in northern Thailand, died after being flown to Israel, where his organs were donated and transplanted into multiple patients.

The police suspect that the partner of a well-known Israeli singer attacked former hostage Rom Braslavski at a Tel Aviv nightclub last night.

A Jewish minor was attacked and humiliated by a group of Arab youths who broke his nose during a bus ride.

Knesset Member Meir Porush visited the military prison today where yeshiva students who refused to enlist in the IDF are being held.

MK Chili Tropper says 'If we are faced with two bad options, we will choose the lesser evil. Many Israelis will prefer that,' on the possibility of joining Netanyahu, despite sharp criticism of his responsibility for 10/7.

Snow falls on Mount Hermon, accumulating to a height of 60 centimeters at the upper level and 30 centimeters at the lower level.

The son claimed in court that his father was of sound mind when he signed a will leaving him all of his property - the district court accepted the siblings’ appeal and invalidated the will.

Captivity survivor Yarden Bibas published a personal post to mark the third birthday of his son Kfir, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.

Real estate tycoon Yakir Gabay, a Jerusalem native and son of a former Justice Ministry official, was appointed to the executive council under President Trump’s “Peace Council" to advance Gaza’s rehabilitation.

According to the updated forecast, the weather will remain cold throughout the week, with rain and thunderstorms at the beginning of the week.

Days after meeting the former Military Advocate-General Tomer Yerushalmi at her home, Deputy Attorney General Sharon Afek met with her lawyer as well.

Official who served in former IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi's office interrogated in connection to leaks.

The family of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza, denounced Trump's push to begin the second phase of the Gaza plan as abandoning Israel's security.

Embryo located in Hadera sewage after residents call professional to open blocked pipe.

Singer Itay Levy struck the word Israel from his promotional posters for a concert in France following online threats.

Rainfall and flooding expected, with snowfall on Mount Hermon.

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Trump's Gaza Peace Council was contrary to Israeli policy.

Shabbat about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will continue to update the site until Shabbat begins in New York.

Wives of rabbis complete a pioneering course on sexual abuse, gaining tools to create protected communities across Israel.

The strengthening of Otzma Yehudit follows the legal debate over Ben Gvir’s capability to serve as a minister, and the relevant discussions at the Supreme Court.

'Hashem will not forgive them, and history will not forget this injustice. The State of Israel has not yet finished dealing with its enemies - we need soldiers, says bereaved father Rabbi Benny Kalmanson on the proposed draft law.

Several attempts were thwarted to smuggle more than 100 tons of waste on five trucks through crossings in Judea and Samaria for illegal burning.

Moshe Lodmer, a student at the Boyan Yeshiva in Modiin Illit, was found dead after being swept away by the Modiin Stream on Tuesday.

Three rabbis from the religious Zionist community have issued a joint call for a change in enforcement policy regarding Jewish detainees in Judea and Samaria.

Three serious road accidents through the night: youngster killed, two in serious condition in north and 27 injured in south

Likud remains the largest party with 26 seats, followed by Naftali Bennett’s party with 22 seats. Neither bloc can form a government without cross-bloc cooperation.

December 2025 CPI was flat, with price rises in clothing, vegetables, housing, and transport, and drops in culture, food, and health; rents rose, especially for new tenants.

Fire and rescue teams worked to rescue a 14-year-old boy who became trapped in the Ras Khamis neighborhood of Jerusalem.

Haredi Members of Knesset oppose a new Banking Supervision initiative that would move all bank correspondence to a digital format.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir renewed his call to pass legislation imposing the death penalty on terrorists, saying it is necessary to deter attacks and protect Israeli citizens and vowing to push the bill forward without delay.

Yehoshua (Josh) Boone served over 700 days in the IDF's reserves, living and serving as a warrior.

Two weeks after 'dramatic development' on 30-year-old murder mystery, no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Emergency and rescue forces continued intensive search efforts on Wednesday for a teenage boy who was swept away by a flash flood in the Modi’in River, near the city of Modi’in Illit.

Under the new law, guardians and POAs will be able to manage bank accounts and digital payments.

A full 541 physicians made aliyah in 2025 through a targeted program, many already integrated into Israel's medical workforce.

An extreme left-wing activist tweeted to call for the execution of Israeli farmers in the Jordan Valley.

Court rejects police request to keep driver who rammed teen Yosef Eisental under house arrest.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaches agreement with Agudat Yisrael party, appoints MK Yisrael Eichler Deputy Communications Minister.

One-third of the Israeli public is not convinced the 2026 elections will be fair; about 40% fear the election results will not be accepted, JPPI report says.

Jerusalem police conduct integrated enforcement operation in Jerusalem's Meah She'arim neighborhood.

Four Israelis were arrested in a raid on a luxury villa on Koh Pha Ngan on suspicion of running a drug trafficking network.

Meeting between Lithuanian-haredi leaders and hasidic rebbes concludes without agreement on Draft Law position.

Home Front Command activates earthquake alerts for Dead Sea region and Jordan Valley. Israeli, US reports differ on epicenter and magnitude.

Benny Gantz says he will not help Netanyahu form a government but does not rule him out: “I belong to the bloc of the State of Israel; neither side should think it has me in its pocket."

The new law allows preventing a candidate or slate from running in municipal elections if they have denied Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.

During a speech in the Knesset plenum, MK Ahmad Tibi lashed out at Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, accused the coalition of failure, and claimed that “blood is flowing in the streets."

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.

An investigation claims that the Hamas-funded Dar Al-Salam Center held a workshop with Wikimedia Israel and published pro-Islamic articles on Wikipedia.

The rejected proposal sought to limit registration as Jewish in Israel’s population registry to conversions recognized solely by the rabbinic courts.

History is not self-propelling. People have to act to advance the story of man. Trump now has the opportunity to atone for Obama's abandonment of Iran. Opinion.

The terrorist who murdered Binyamin Achimeir wil be tried before a military court authorized to decree capital punishment.

Israeli tourist critically injured in Thailand accident is en route to Israel, insurance company says.
