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A year after Yehuda fell in Lebanon, his widow is engaged to his IDF commander: ‘He’s still guiding us from above’

Yehuda Dror Yahalom, a Golani reconnaissance sergeant, was killed in southern Lebanon two months after his wedding; his widow, Shahar, is now engaged to his former commander, saying Yehuda’s light still shapes their lives and shows 'there is hope after loss'

Idan Bloemhof | 12.11.25

Iraqi militias and Houthis threaten to reach Israel through Jordan as IDF reinforce the border

Once treated as a 'peaceful border,' Israel’s frontier with Jordan is now seen as an Iranian backed threat after the October 7 Hamas terror attack; the IDF is reoccupying old outposts, deploying forces, and forming five volunteer reserve brigades of older Israelis to hold the line

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.10.25

Filling Golda’s shoes, Tovah Feldshuh slams antisemites: ‘We’re on to you!’

Actress, singer and playwright Tovah Feldshuh shares her perspective on antisemitism, celebrity activism and the fight for peace and Western values

Felice Friedson/The Media Line | 12.10.25

טראמפ, נתניהו, נעים קאסם, צה"ל חוזר לשגרת הצבת הכוחות בגבול לבנון

Israel warns Hezbollah is rebuilding, signals possible major offensive as Trump deadline nears

Lebanon says it has dismantled 80% of Hezbollah weapons south of the Litani River, but Israel doubts Beirut will meet the year end deadline and warns it will not wait forever; Washington asks for more time as Trump and Netanyahu prepare to decide next steps

Itamar Eichner | 12.10.25

Barcelona's Ronald Araujo takes mental health break, finds refuge in Israel for spiritual journey

Struggling with depression and anxiety after high profile mistakes, Barcelona vice captain Ronald Araujo was granted open ended leave and flew to Israel for a faith based retreat, challenging soccer’s culture of silence around mental health

Zeev Avrahami | 12.10.25

הסופה ביירון בצילום לוויין של נאס"א מ-9 בדצמבר

Storm Byron prompts a weather red alert as up to 5.9 inches of rain are forecast in Israel

Showers are expected to intensify during the night, with a peak expected overnight; the Israel Meteorological Service issues an early red alert for 100 to 150 mm of rain and possible flooding

Sivan Hilaie | 12.10.25

בית הקברות של ירמוכ, שבו אותרו שרידיו של זכריה באומל ז"ל

In the Middle East, Arabs talk openly about Israel as Europe shuns it

Opinion: In Europe, mentioning October 7 can bring accusations of genocide complicity, but across the Middle East people scarred by Assad, Hezbollah and Iran speak about Israel openly, sometimes with envy, as a country that rose from ruin and is here to stay

Francesca Borri | 12.08.25

Israel's top 10% pull in $7,400 a month from capital gains, Tax Authority finds

Israel Tax Authority says the top decile averages about 68,000 shekels ($21,000) a month, including 24,000 shekels from capital gains, while the poorest half holds only 11% of national income and the richest 20% shoulder most direct taxes

Adrian Filut | 12.08.25

Netanyahu dismisses claims of diplomatic collapse: 'empty slogans, we are stronger than ever'

In a heated 40-signature Knesset debate, Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is stronger than ever, while Avigdor Liberman and other opposition lawmakers accused him of political survival tactics, citing his pardon request and a divisive Haredi draft exemption bill

Amir Ettinger | 12.08.25

Most Brazilians favor closer ties with Israel despite diplomatic rupture, poll shows

National survey finds 64% of Brazilians want warmer relations with Israel, as public opinion sharply diverges from Lula’s policies, with majorities rejecting Hamas, condemning Oct. 7 and favoring negotiated solutions to the conflict

ynet Global | 12.08.25

Lufthansa halts Israel military cargo, citing UK export directive during German chancellor’s visit

Lufthansa Cargo says a UK export directive bars it from shipping military equipment to Tel Aviv as Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Israel for his first official visit

ynet Global | 12.07.25

Torrential rains cut off Eilat as flash floods sweep the south

Heavy storms unleash flash floods across the southern Negev and Arava, cutting off all roads to Eilat, flooding city streets and triggering rescue operations, as rare rainfall totals hit record levels and authorities warn public to avoid desert riverbeds

Ilana Curiel, Gilad Carmeli | 12.06.25

Israeli ambassador signals hope for Lebanon peace by 2026 in rare message

'We want to live together in peace and harmony; we have no issues with your territory, only with our security,' Israel’s U.S. ambassador Yechiel Leiter told Lebanese citizens, expressing hope their country will join the Abraham Accords next year

Lior Ben Ari | 12.06.25

Weather shift: heavy rain to hit Israel; routes to Eilat may close

After an unseasonably hot day, rain and thunderstorms will spread nationwide, bringing sharp temperature drops and a high risk of flash floods in southern and eastern streams; Police warn key roads to Eilat may close from midday Saturday

ynet Global | 12.06.25

A hidden water hike in the heart of Judean Desert — unmarked, not well known and not for everyone

After winter floods, veteran hiker Shoshi Iluz set out on a rugged, unmarked route in the Judean Desert that leads to deep, cold pools; She describes the risks, the unexpected views of the Dead Sea and the moments that reveal the desert’s quiet life

Assaf Kamar | 12.06.25

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