December 8, 2025 — Jerusalem Israel’s ‘rightful capital,’ says Trump on anniversary of city’s recognition. The city is the “rightful capital that stands at the heart of Israel’s traditions, government and heritage,” said the U.S. President.

December 6, 2025 — Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace. “It sheds light on the architectural style and the function of the site, which is not mentioned by Josephus, our only historical source for the period,” Dr. Raviv, director of the excavation, said.

December 6, 2025 — IDF rolls out innovative blood test to spot heart attack risk years in advance. The move places the IDF at the forefront of public bodies in Israel applying advanced preventive medicine, as the test is not yet part of routine screening in the health funds.

December 5, 2025 — Ashkelon man detained on suspicion of spying for Iran. The suspect received several thousand dollars for carrying out tasks, police said.

December 5, 2025 — ‘Thank God, thank the soldiers’: Former hostages move Christian leaders at Nova site. Largest Christian delegation ever to visit Israel opens FOZ Ambassadors Summit at massacre scene and Mount Herzl

December 5, 2025 — Details emerge of IDF elite unit’s daring rescue mission in Gaza. Operatives from the Israeli military’s elite 669 special rescue unit and IDF medics carried out a daring rescue mission under fire that took place in Khan Younis, Gaza on Dec. 16, 2023.

December 5, 2025 — IDF recovers rare artifacts looted from Burj Lisana archaeological site. IDF Civil Administration forces seized dozens of rare artifacts looted from the Burj Lisana site in Area B after illegal construction caused severe damage to centuries-old remains.

December 4, 2025 — ‘The Pulpit Has Become Quiet’: Jerusalem Hosts 1,000 Pastors to Support Jewish State, Combat Antisemitism. JERUSALEM, Israel – More than one thousand pastors and Christian influencers are in the Holy Land this week. Organizers call it the largest gathering of its kind since Israel’s founding.

December 4, 2025 — Watch: Edan Alexander dons an IDF uniform. A thousand Christian leaders visiting with FOZ heard powerful testimony from captivity survivors, including Edan Alexander, who wore his IDF uniform publicly for the first time since his release.

December 4, 2025 — ‘Faith kept me alive’: Omer Shem Tov receives award in emotional Jerusalem ceremony. Omer Shem Tov, who was held captive by Hamas for 505 days, honored with Friends of Zion’s ‘Here Am I’ award for Israel advocacy activity.

December 4, 2025 — Amb. Huckabee opens ambassador program with forceful call to stand with Israel. At Jerusalem event, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, Dr. Mike Evans, urge 1,000 visiting Christian leaders to stand firmly with Israel, stressing deep US-Israel alliance, global Christian commitment to defend Israel and counter misinformation.

December 4, 2025 — Body of Thai citizen Sudthisak Rinthalak returned to Israel. Israeli authorities are “working tirelessly” to bring home Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza.