More than 20,000 immigrants arrive in Israel from over 100 countries in 2026
Tel Aviv received the largest number of new immigrants, with 2,762, followed by Netanya with 2,224, Jerusalem with 2,134, and Haifa with 1,504.
Israel, Germany explore turning Volkswagen plant into defense hub
The first phase would examine the development and production of components for air defense systems, drawing on Osnabrück’s skilled workforce and existing industrial infrastructure.
WATCH: ‘Gaza must act now or lose two-state solution,’ says Board of Peace chief
Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov warned that Gaza must move forward with the roadmap—transitional governance, disarmament, and withdrawal—or risk losing the two-state solution entirely.
Ancient menorah found in Hebron-area caves
Archaeologists date the caves to the period between the Herodian era and the end of the Second Temple period, roughly 37 BCE to 70 CE.
WATCH: IDF diverts fired missile after detecting Gaza civilians
After the IDF fired a missile at a Hamas terrorist in Gaza, it immediately diverted the strike into a nearby open area upon detecting civilians near him.
Germany asks UN top court to throw out Israel arms export case
Nicaragua’s claim builds on the case South Africa brought against Israel for allegedly committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
Israel to expand defense ties with Japan
At the seminar, SIBAT unveiled a new three-month program called BRIDGE that will select a limited number of Israeli defense companies for intensive assistance entering the Japanese market.
WATCH: PM spokesman slams media for ignoring Palestinian terror, fixating on settler violence
Doron Spielman, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, pushed back against claims of pervasive settler violence in Judea and Samaria, calling out media outlets for highlighting those attacks while ignoring regular Palestinian terrorism.
Katz orders IDF to prepare for full-scale war with Palestinian Authority, Oct. 7-style invasion
Israel’s defense minister has instructed the military to prepare for a possible October 7-style invasion from Judea and Samaria, as well as an all-out war with the Palestinian Authority, should the PA turn on Israel.
Kushner blames ‘irrational’ Israelis during ‘crazy elections’ for stalled Gaza plan
President Trump’s envoy Jared Kushner blames Israeli elections for stalled out Gaza disarmament and reconstruction plan.
