January 14, 2026 — Israeli captive freed from Venezuelan regime prison arrives in Tel Aviv. Yaakov Harari, a 72-year-old Israeli-Argentinian citizen, was freed as part of a goodwill gesture to President Donald Trump.

January 14, 2026 — IDF troops locate ready for launch towards Israel found in Gaza strip. In southern Gaza, troops found a multi-barrel rocket launcher and a rocket positioned nearby. Both were dismantled, the IDF said.

January 13, 2026 — Hamas ‘will not give up until last Israeli is gone,’ former hostage Eitan Mor says. Former hostage Eitan Mor shares shocking insights into Hamas’ military preparedness, revealing their deep knowledge of Israel and their unwavering commitment to future attacks.

January 12, 2026 — Israeli judokas face alleged antisemitic abuse in Poland. Youth athletes aged 7 to 16 were allegedly targeted with antisemitic chants and their coaches shoved at a tournament near Krakow.

January 12, 2026 — Israel signs cyber defense cooperation agreement with Germany. In a video posted on Twitter/X, Netanyahu asserted the importance of Israel and Germany’s cooperation, particularly in the matter of cybersecurity.

January 9, 2026 — Combat Antisemitism Movement calls to fire Police Chief over ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters. “A democracy cannot accept a situation where threats of anti-Semitic violence are met by excluding Jews rather than stopping those who threaten them.”

January 9, 2026 — Israel distributes thousands of rifles to civilian security squads The initiative is part of the state’s broader defense strategy based on lessons learned from the two-year war.

January 9, 2026 — The Diary of Major Eyal Avnion z”l. Major Eyal Avnion kept journals. Hundreds of pages documenting an unrelenting campaign for self-improvement.

January 9, 2026 — ‘Far from enough’: Israel dismisses Lebanese claim to have established full control of southern Lebanon without mentioning Hezbollah. Lebanese President & army claim that Israeli actions are preventing completion of Hezbollah disarmament

January 9, 2026 — IDF thwarts terror attack. Terror cell arrested in Hebron planned immediate terror attack, IDF reveals.

January 9, 2026 — IDF takes out Hezbollah rocket launchers. IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons sites, rocket launchers, and other military sites in southern Lebanon.

January 9, 2026 — Australian family makes aliyah from Sydney, becoming 2026’s first olim. The family includes father Trevor, mother Dalit, and daughter Ashira. Their son, Levi Zaks, immigrated earlier and has joined the IDF, according to the ministry.