Israel
Israels Yuval Raphael reaches Eurovision Grand Final
May 16, 2025 — The Oct. 7 survivor advanced from the second semifinal and will be among the final 26 entries at Saturday night’s event in Switzerland.
Manhunt for Bruchin terrorist continues IDF reinforces troops
May 16, 2025 — Engineering forces conducting ground clearings near Route 446 to enhance security along the area’s roadways.
IDF intercepts missile from Yemen debris lands in West Bank settlement
May 16, 2025 — No injuries reported as sirens sound in Israel for third day in a row; Trump says US could ‘go back on the offensive’ if Houthis resume attacks despite ceasefire
Jerusalems King George Street transformed by joyful Lag Baomer parade
May 16, 2025 — Over 1,000 children and their parents join colorful procession led by Chabad’s Rabbi Yisrael Goldberg, replacing protests with Torah, unity, and celebration in honor of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Report Syria may transfer remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen
May 16, 2025 — Hezbollah-linked Al-Akhbar reports Syria’s President al-Sharaa is open to returning Cohen’s remains and those of Israeli soldiers missing since 1982.
Psychological warfare Hostage father Ruby Chen calls on UN to act on hostage remains
May 16, 2025 — “The obligation to return the fallen is an ancient human conscience,” Danny Danon, the Israeli envoy to the global body, told the U.N. Security Council.
Israel taps billionare founder of Russian Google to build national supercomputer
May 16, 2025 — Innovation Authority’s choice of Nebius ties back to Arkady Volozh, Yandex co-founder who immigrated to Israel before the pandemic and now leads the company’s global AI push after splintering from Russian operations amid tensions with Kremlin
Youre safe now a mothers first words to a son finally free captivity Watch
May 16, 2025 — Yael Alexander handed a phone to speak to Edan, no longer a hostage of Hamas after 584 days, thanks to American efforts; ‘I’m waiting for you. I love you, You’re beautiful.’
1500-year-old African figurines discovered in the Negev desert
May 15, 2025 — The statuettes, discovered in Tel Malhata in 2017, indicate the presence of a Christian community in southern Israel 1,500 years ago.
IDF seizes arms during counterterrorism operation in Tammun Tubas West Bank
May 15, 2025 — IDF forces are continuing the search for the terrorist responsible, the military added.
You are allowed to live differently Poignant message from murdered mother
May 15, 2025 — Tze’ela Gez, murdered in a shooting attack near Bruchin last night, had a long history of helping others through trauma.
WATCH Drone footage reveals extent of Jerusalem wildfire damage
May 14, 2025 — The fires are believed to have burned through 26,000 dunams of woodlands.
