Israel
PM says 18 arrested so far on suspicion of arson tied to Jerusalem-area wildfires
May 1, 2025 — 5,000 acres of land destroyed, 6 areas still ablaze as all evacuated residents allowed to return * Muted Independence Day celebrations underway * Firefighting planes on the way from overseas
Two reservists wounded one seriously in West Bank roadside bomb attack
May 1, 2025 — Israeli forces encircle town near Nablus where soldiers were struck by explosive while carrying out routine patrol; IDF arrests Palestinian journalist for alleged Islamic Jihad ties
Ex-hostages star in recorded Independence Day ceremony after live event canceled
May 1, 2025 — Agam Berger plays violin and Emily Damari lights torch in taping of dress rehearsal that was aired after live ceremony called off due to strong winds, which sparked major fires
All you have to do is burn Hamas calls to set fires in Jerusalem West Bank
April 30, 2025 — “Youth of the West Bank, youth of Jerusalem, and those inside Israel, set their cars ablaze… Gaza awaits the revenge of the free,” the terrorist organization wrote.
Rare menorah capital found near Jerusalem to be unveiled on Independence Day
April 30, 2025 — This stone capital is considered one-of-a-kind and has not been found anywhere else in the world, according to the IAA.
Were trying to save ourselves Eyewitnesses recount Jerusalem fire chaos on Highway 1
April 30, 2025 — “We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv,” the evacuee continued.
Israels population tops 10 million for 1st time on eve of 77th Independence Day
April 30, 2025 — Central Bureau of Statistics says nearly 10.1 million people live in Israel — 12 times as many as in 1948 — including about 45% of world’s Jews
Man with knife attempts to infiltrate Israeli London embassy for terrorist attack
April 30, 2025 — The 33-year-old man was caught by the Met Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command attempting to enter the Kensington embassy grounds.
Katz IDF must remain barrier between enemies and our people
April 30, 2025 — “Our hearts are with the fallen, their families, and the wounded. We are determined to achieve a clear victory—without compromise—whether in Gaza, Southern Lebanon, or northern Samaria. We will defend ourselves against any threat,” said the Israeli defense minister.
Netanyahu in Memorial Day speech This generation understands all too well what is at stake
April 30, 2025 — Speaking at the state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl, PM honors fallen soldiers and says, ‘Our sons and daughters are determined to hold the perpetrators of atrocities to account and are doing everything possible to bring our hostages home’
Torah scroll honoring soldier slain on Oct. 7 completed ahead of Memorial Day
April 29, 2025 — Sgt. Segev Schwartz, 20, fell in the battle at the IDF’s Sufa outpost during the Hamas onslaught
Former hostage Arbel Yehoud says captors threatened to kill her if IDF approached
April 29, 2025 — Released captive says Israel ‘currently fighting to attack, didn’t fight to defend’ on Oct. 7; some details she won’t share even with her parents: ‘Better they don’t know’
