Israel
Defense Ministry confirms government approval of 22 new West Bank settlements
May 29, 2025 — Katz, Smotrich hail establishment of new communities, legalization of wildcat outposts as ‘protective wall’ for Israel, boosting ‘hold on Judea and Samaria,’ obstructing path to Palestinian state
Newly released photos show Shavuot celebrations in Israel in the 1930s 40s
May 28, 2025 — Ifat Ovadia-Luski, chair of KKL-JNF, said “they tell the story of the renewal of the Jewish people in their land.”
Eternal capital Israel fetes nations with embassies in Jerusalem
May 28, 2025 — “The entire Israeli government views the transfer of embassies to Jerusalem as the right and just move,” said Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Minister Meir Porush.
IDF announces deployment of new drone boats
May 28, 2025 — These unmanned marine vessels represent a significant reinforcement of defense capabilities in Israel’s economic waters.
Released Israeli hostage Agam Berger tells French FM that diplomatic solutions wont solve existential conflict with Hamas
May 27, 2025 — The released Israeli hostage Agam Berger told French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot that diplomatic solutions will not end the conflict with the radical terrorist organization Hamas, which openly opposes Israel’s very existence.
Israeli government approves emergency call-up of up to 450000 IDF reservists a record number
May 27, 2025 — The Israeli government approved on Monday the recruitment of reservists under the emergency order, with a maximum number of up to 450,000 soldiers until Aug. 31, 2025, despite significant legal concerns raised by the decision.
Missiles from Yemen intercepted hours apart air raid sirens sound in Jordan Valley West Bank
May 27, 2025 — Houthis continue attacks, prompting early morning air raid sirens across the country; IDF says both missiles were intercepted; no injuries, damage reported
Why is the land of Israel important to the Jewish people
May 23, 2025 — The Land of Israel is the Jewish national homeland: the history, faith, culture, and identity of the Jewish people have always been tied to this land.
In 4th attack on Israel in week IDF intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen
May 23, 2025 — No injuries or damage in latest attack carried out by Iran-backed group; 38 ballistic missiles launched since late March
Buried In Rubble Freed hostage Edan Alexanders shocking ordeal in Hamas captivity
May 23, 2025 — Adi Alexander, father of freed hostage Edan Alexander, has revealed harrowing new details about his son’s captivity in Gaza.
The search for the biblical blue dye is told in a new visitors center
May 23, 2025 — For about 1,400 years following the Muslim conquest of the Land of Israel, the identity of the sea creature used to make the dye was lost to the world.
Nvidia spends 28 m. leasing 10 more office floors in Tel Aviv
May 23, 2025 — Chip giant expands in 34-story tower, now taking over half. Signs 10-year lease; plans to grow team beyond 4,500 with hundreds of new hires.
