יום רביעי, 5 אוגוסט 2026Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Brothers Killed in Terror Attack Buried Together in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The murdered brothers would be buried side by side in the Har Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem.

Jerusalem / Australia, New Zealand and Oceania

Papua New Guinea to Open Embassy in Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two countries have had diplomatic relations since 1978 but never established embassies.

Health and Medicine

Tel Aviv University Researcher Unlocks Secret of ‘Junk DNA’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Why has junk DNA has not been eliminated from the genome of living creatures?

Science and Tech

Israeli-American Study Identifies Genes Improving Drought Resistance in Wheat

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“This is the first time that a gene has been found that confers resistance to drought conditions in bread wheat.”

Israel / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

NASA to Launch Israel’s First Space Telescope in 2026

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel’s first space telescope, ULTRASAT, will be launched by NASA into high Earth orbit in 2026.

Health and Medicine

Toddler Refused to Eat; Doctors Discover Ring in His Throat

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Specialists from the hospital’s otolaryngology department performed the urgent operation under general anesthesia.

In Memoriam / News Briefs

Jonathan Pollard Remembers Wife Esther on First Anniversary of Her Death

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Esther Pollard died of cancer on Jan. 31, 2022. Monday marked the first anniversary of her death on the Hebrew calendar.

IDF & Security / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli Military Tech On Display at Abu Dhabi Security Exhibition

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In September, Israel and the Emirates agreed on their first known arms sale, a SPYDER air defense system produced by the Haifa-based Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Terrorism / US / Anti-Israel NGOs

Left-Wing Charity Organization Loses Fundraising Platform Over Ties to PFLP

By Pesach Benson / TPS

This isn’t the first time that terror groups were able to receive money through “fiscal sponsorship” arrangements.

Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Police Remove Arab Barricades in Eastern Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Fights broke out between Arab rioters and local Arab residents who wanted to go to work.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Palestinian Authority / Islamic Jihad / PFLP

Jailed Terrorists to Launch Disobedience Protest, Threaten Mass Hunger Strike Over Ramadan

By Pesach Benson / TPS

PA Arab terrorists in Israeli jails began a campaign of disobedience on Thursday and threatened to launch a mass hunger strike during Ramadan against measures taken by Israeli Prison Service in recent days. But a former senior commander told the Tazpit Press Service that an initiative by Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may be about […]

Syria / News Briefs / Turkey / The Environment

Syrian Refugees in Turkish Earthquake Shocked to Be Treated by Israelis

By Pesach Benson / TPS

There were many Syrian refugees in Turkey that needed medical aid, which Israel provided.

Israel / Turkey / The Environment

Israeli Rescue Team Using New Technique to Rescue Turkish Earthquake Survivor

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The team is now digging underneath the building with the plan to reach the man by drilling upwards.

Ukraine / Aliyah / Geulah / Russia

Planeload of Ukrainian Jewish Refugees Arrive in Israel From Ukraine’s ‘Living Hell’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The new Israeli citizens were greeted by Minister of Immigrant Absorption Ofir Sofer, IFCJ President Yael Eckstein, and other dignitaries.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Israeli Police Seize Money, Weapons in Major Raid on Arab Crime Family

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Undercover officers posed as contractors in order to become targets of the crime family’s extortion.

Government / News Briefs / The Knesset / Coronavirus

Knesset Committee Moves to Scale Back Government’s COVID Powers

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The legislation would end the Israeli government’s authorization to enact public closures, require individuals to isolate, set limits on public gatherings, or require people to furnish a green pass among other measures.

The Environment

Sea of Galilee Rises Over the Weekend

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The water is just 1.64 meters below the upper red line.

"Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Africa

Sudan Confirms Israeli Foreign Minister’s Surprise Visit and Move to Normalize Ties

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Sudan’s top leadership confirmed hosting Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen for talks on fully normalizing ties on Thursday. Sudanese ruler General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan released a statement confirming the meeting, along with photos of himself with Cohen and other members of the Israeli entourage. “The head of the ruling council met today in his office with […]

IDF & Security / Government

Israeli Gun Licensing Reforms to Streamline Approval for Permits

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The goal is for 5,000-8,000 citizens requesting gun permits to be interviewed by the licensing division monthly.

Africa

Chad to Open Embassy in Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Chadian President Mahamat Déby announced during a visit to Jerusalem that the African nation would open an embassy in Israel.

IDF & Security / Government

Ben-Gvir Threatens to Shut Down Gun License Division Amid Mounting Backlog of Requests

By Pesach Benson / TPS

There is a backlog of 17,373 requests that have not been processed and 9,256 requests were rejected in 2022.

Terrorism / The Courts

Arab Terrorist Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape, Murder of Israeli Teen

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The terrorist attacked Ori Ansbacher of Tekoa in the woods in the outskirts of Jerusalem because she was Jewish.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jerusalem / Israeli Arabs

Israel Demolishes Home of Terrorist Who Murdered Soldier

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Terrorist Udai Tamimi murdered 18-year-old Sgt. Noa Lazar and injured a civilian guard when he opened fire on a checkpoint by the Shuafat neighborhood.

IDF & Security

Israeli Army Rescues Teenager Stranded in Golan Minefield

By Pesach Benson / TPS

It wasn’t clear how (or why) the teen managed to enter the minefield.

Headline / Government

New Health, Interior Ministers Announced to Replace Aryeh Deri

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Shas Knesset member Haim Biton will replace Aryeh Deri as Interior Minister, while Religious Services Minister Michael Malkieli will take the Health portfolio.

Terrorism / Judea & Samaria

2 Arabs Arrested for Planning Terror Attack at Rachel’s Tomb

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The two have previously thrown stones and explosive devices at Israeli security personnel and civilians.

Police and Crime / News Briefs / France

Israeli Police Arrest Man Posing as French Official to Defraud Diplomats

By Pesach Benson / TPS

While searching the suspect’s house, police found fraudulent royal seals.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Government Cuts Gas Prices

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Starting on Sunday, there is a reduction in the price of a liter of gasoline by 10 Agorot.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Israeli Arabs

Arab-Israeli Terrorist Freed After 40 Years in Prison

By Pesach Benson / TPS

He was given a life sentence, but in 2012, then-President Shimon Peres commuted their sentences to 40 years.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Europe / PFLP

Israel Deports Italian Citizen Linked to PFLP Terror Group

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Italian tourist entered Israel on a tourist visa in May and was found during a raid on a PFLP terrorist group.

Israel

‘We Thought We Found Treasure, Instead We Found a Bomb’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Unexploded ordnance is sometimes found around Israel.

Police and Crime / Israeli Arabs

Eastern Jerusalem Man Indicted for Smuggling Gold From Dubai

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The tax liability of the smuggled gold was approximately 150,000 shekels ($44,000).

Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish Charity Group Vows to Prevent Israel’s ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Turkish Heritage Association, “Miratna” is part of the Muslim Brotherhood and is one of several Turkish charity groups working to undermine Israeli sovereignty in eastern Jerusalem.

Israel / Business and Economy / India

India-Led Consortium Completes $1.15 Billion Purchase of Haifa Port

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The purchase is not related to the separate Chinese-operated Haifa Bayport Terminal across the bay, which has been a source of US concern.

Iran / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Unveils Mural of Solidarity With Iranian Women

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The mural, by Israeli artist Ana Kogan, was spearheaded by Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum and Hooman Khalili, an Iranian-American Christian media personality.

Health and Medicine

Treating Crohn’s Disease: Israeli Study Finds Nutrition More Effective Than Steroids

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The study by the Children’s Gastroenterology Institute at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem included all children diagnosed in Israel with Crohn’s in the last 15 years.

Police and Crime / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Police Report Spike in Israelis Robbed in PA-Occupied Judea and Samaria

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israelis enter PA controlled areas for shopping and discover it wasn't worth the price.

Terrorism / Israeli Arabs

Longest Serving Israeli-Arab Terrorist Freed from Jail, May Lose Citizenship

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Two bills were recently submitted to the Knesset that would strip the citizenship of anyone receiving a terror stipend from the Palestinian Authority.

Health and Medicine

In First, Israeli Doctors Pump Life-Threatening Blood Clots From Patient’s Lungs

By Pesach Benson / TPS

A team of quick-thinking Israeli doctors saved a 69-year-old man’s life by removing the clots in a new way.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Palestinian Authority

Terrorist Killed After Firing on IDF at Joseph's Tomb

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Hamas, the Lion's Den and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror groups said they were responsible for the attack.

Israel / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Israeli Circassian Village Makes UN’s List of Best Tourist Villages

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Kfar Kama, with a population of around 3,300, is located in the Lower Galilee region, between the Sea of Galilee and Nazareth.

IDF & Security / Bedouin

Israeli Bedouin Arrested for Stealing Weapons from Army Base

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Bedouin stole a tremendous amount of ammuntion and weapon parts.

Terrorism / The Courts / Jerusalem

Court Convicts PA Arab for Rape, Murder of 19-Year-Old Israeli Girl

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Although Ansbacher fought back against Arfa’ia, he overcame her, stabbed her multiple times and raped her.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority

Mass Murderer, Fatah Terrorist Who Founded Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Dies of Cancer in Israeli Custody, Riots Expected

By Pesach Benson / TPS

In 1990, Israel convicted Hmeid of killing five Arabs accused of collaborating with Israel, but he was released after the 1993 signing of the Oslo accords.

News Briefs / The Knesset

New Knesset Passes Its First Law

By Pesach Benson / TPS

"A stupid law enacted for political reasons was overturned by an unnecessary law enacted for paranoid reasons."

Israel / Archaeology

2,000 Year-Old Candle Found By Fourth-Grade Students Excites Israeli Archaeologists

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“The finding of the candle may give us a clue as to how far the borders of the ancient site reached. If it weren’t for the children, we wouldn’t know this."

Israel / Health and Medicine

Israeli Medication for Treating Cystic Fibrosis to Begin Human Trials

By Pesach Benson / TPS

SpliSense addressed the underlying genetic cause of the disease, thereby offering hope of restoring the defective protein and generating adequate lung function in patients suffering from CF.

Israel / Sports

Israel Crowns New Chess Champions

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Ido Gorstein and Yulia Schweiger were crowned as Israel’s reigning chess champions on Tuesday following a nine-day tournament.

Business and Economy / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, UAE Ratify Major Free Trade Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) treaty is expected to increase bilateral trade to over $10 billion within five years.

Terrorism / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Honors Memory of Terror Victim Eli Kay

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Kay, a 26-year-old South African-Israeli from Johannesburg, was gunned down by a Hamas terrorist near the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City on November 21, 2021.

IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas

Shin Bet Arrests Gaza Man Spying in Israel for Hamas

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The spy received a business permit to enter Israel from Gaza.

Politics / Government / Elections / The Knesset

Likud, Shas Sign Preliminary Coalition Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Netanyahu now has preliminary agreements with all of the parties in his right-wing coalition.

Featured / Israel / Travel

Study Identifies Israel as 5th Safest Country for Tourists

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The United States was list as the 20th most dangerous for tourists!

Gaza

Israel Demolishes Unused Karni Border Crossing With Gaza

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Because of rocket fire and other security threats, Israel began reducing its use of Karni in 2007. The crossing was closed for good in 2011.

Politics / Government / Elections

UTJ and Likud Sign Preliminary Coalition Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has until Sunday to finalize coalition agreements, or ask for an extension from President Herzog.

Police and Crime / Business and Economy / Science and Tech

Israeli Startup Targets US Mass Shooting Incidents

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Gabriel's AI identifies early signs of a threat including aggressive behavior, weapons, or gunshots, and automates immediate lifesaving action including sending alerts, calling for help, and providing responders with live video and communication inside the scene.

IDF & Security / US / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Lockheed Martin, Rafael to Collaborate on Laser Defense

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The work will be done within the framework of Israel’s Iron Beam project.

Science and Tech

Israeli Astrophysicist ‘Peers Into the Cosmic Dawn’

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“We expect to find stronger upper limits, giving us even better constraints on the cosmic dawn. We hope that in the near future we will have not only limits, but a precise, reliable measurement of the signal itself,” Barkana said.

Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

UNRWA 'Strongly Protested' Tunnel Discovered Under Gaza School

By Pesach Benson / TPS

“A man-made cavity underneath the grounds of an UNRWA school in Gaza” was discovered.

Analysis

How and Why Human Rights Groups Try to Redefine Apartheid Against Israel

By Pesach Benson / TPS

NGO-Monitor’s team focused on whether HRWs 217-page report was based on serious research. It wasn't.

Terrorism / Jerusalem / Obituaries

Hundreds Pay Last Respects to Israeli Terror Victim

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The 50-year-old Teshuma, who immigrated from Ethiopia 21 ago, is survived by his wife and six children.

Israel / Business and Economy

Bank of Israel Announces Increased Frequency of Makam Auctions

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Central bank bills, (known as MAKAM, their Hebrew acronym) are short term securities issued by the Bank of Israel.

News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords / Gulf States / UAE

Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra to Make First Performance in UAE

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The IPO will perform Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 (in A major).

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Police and Crime / Iran / Jerusalem

Iranians Hacked Security Footage of Jerusalem Bombing

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Someone's security cameras were hacked, but no one is saying it was theirs.

Terrorism / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Bombing Victim Still Fighting For His Life

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The family of an Ethiopian immigrant who sustained a serious head injury has asked the public to pray for Tedsa ben Mada.

Israel / The Courts / News Briefs

Olmert Ordered to Pay Netanyahu NIS 62,500 for Defamation

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The judge said Olmert failed to bring enough evidence to support his statement and that the phrasing sounded too professional, even though Olmert has no expertise in metal wellness.

IDF & Security / Business and Economy

Elbit Systems Shows Off Micro-Suicide Drone

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Elbit stressed that attacks on targets require an active operator’s approval.

Travel

El Al To Pay More Than $61 Million Over Delayed COVID Ticket Refunds

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Five other airlines, Frontier, Aeromexico, Air India, TAP Portugaland Avianca were also hit with similar fines and penalties.

Israel / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

Failed Knesset Bid Proves Costly For Hadar Muchtar — And Her Parents

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Muchtar’s mentioning of her parent's apartment brought it to the attention of the tax authorities.

IDF & Security / Ukraine / Russia

DM Benny Gantz: Israel Doesn’t Have Production Capabilities to Send Iron Dome to Ukraine

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Officials in Jerusalem have also expressed concern that Israeli systems sent to Ukraine could fall into Iranian hands.

Israel / Syria / Health and Medicine / Cyprus / Greece

Israeli Surgeons Save Life of Premature Syrian Baby

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Bringing the baby to Israel was no simple matter because Israel and Syria have no diplomatic relations.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / The Environment / Jordan / Gulf States / UAE

Israel, Jordan and UAE Sign Solar to Water Energy-Sharing Agreement

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Israel will provide Jordan with desalinated water in exchange for solar electricity produced in Jordan in a plant built by the UAE.

Terrorism / News Briefs / Judea & Samaria

Israeli Stabbing Victim Succumbs to Injuries

By Pesach Benson / TPS

Shalom Sofer, who owned a market in Kedumim, was stabbed on Oct. 25 while leaving a market in al-Funduq,

The Courts / News Briefs

Netanyahu Trial Resumes, First Proceedings Since Election

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The court is scheduled to hear testimony from Herzliya restauranteur Yaakov Gershoni and chef Limor Dikovsky-Meroz, who worked for Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan.

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