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Israel Post-War Economy to Grow Further in 2026 After 3.1% Gain in 2025
Israel's economy grew 3.1% in 2025, official data showed on Monday, rebounding from a 1% pace in 2024, with growth expected to accelerate sharply as long as a fragile Gaza...
Israeli Producer of ‘Tehran’ TV Series Found Dead in Athens Hotel, Police Officials Say
The Israeli producer of hit spy thriller "Tehran" was found dead on Sunday at a hotel room in Athens, Greek police officials said while a probe into the incident is underway. The body of the 52-year-old woman, identified as Dana Eden, was found after a relative made several failed attempts...
Iran Races to Rebuild Missile Arsenal, Israel Tests Upgraded Defenses Amid Fragile US Nuclear Talks
As the prospect of renewed conflict looms, Iran is scrambling to restore its battered missile capabilities while Israel tests upgraded air defenses and accelerates military preparations for a potential confrontation. Iran had 25 key sites housing...
Israeli Athletes Rack Up Medals, Make History at Worldwide Competitions in Ju-Jitsu, MMA, Windsurfing
Israeli athletes have been winning medals around the world this month in various international competitions while the Olympics are underway in Milan, Italy. Maya Day and Maya Behar both won gold medals at the JJIF Genoa...
‘You Really Saved Me’: Pianist, Former Hamas Hostage Dedicates Performance to Fellow Survivor Eli Sharabi
A musician and former Hamas hostage returned to the stage on Monday night in Israel...
Israel’s First Olympic Bobsled Team on ‘Nearly Impossible Task’ of Reaching Milan Games, Overcoming Adversity
Israel is competing for the first time ever in Olympic bobsled next week, and its...
‘Blue Wave’: Israel Expands Diplomatic, Security Ties Across Latin America Amid Shifting Regional Politics
A new wave of diplomacy in Latin America has seen several governments adopt a friendlier,...
Israeli Parliament Gives Initial Approval for 2026 Budget, Averting Snap Election for Now
Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate...
Ran Gvili, Final Hostage Returned From Gaza, Laid to Rest in Emotional Funeral
Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be returned home after 843 days...
Israel Post-War Economy to Grow Further in 2026 After 3.1% Gain in 2025
Israel's economy grew 3.1% in 2025, official data showed on Monday, rebounding from a 1% pace in 2024, with growth expected to accelerate sharply as long as a fragile Gaza ceasefire...
Israeli Producer of ‘Tehran’ TV Series Found Dead in Athens Hotel, Police Officials Say
The Israeli producer of hit spy thriller "Tehran" was found dead on Sunday at a hotel room in Athens, Greek police officials said while a probe into the incident is underway. The body of the 52-year-old woman, identified...
Iran Races to Rebuild Missile Arsenal, Israel Tests Upgraded Defenses Amid Fragile US Nuclear Talks
As the prospect of renewed conflict looms, Iran is scrambling to restore its battered missile capabilities while Israel tests upgraded air defenses and accelerates military...
Israeli Athletes Rack Up Medals, Make History at Worldwide Competitions in Ju-Jitsu, MMA, Windsurfing
Israeli athletes have been winning medals around the world this month in various international competitions while the Olympics are underway in Milan, Italy. Maya Day and...
‘You Really Saved Me’: Pianist, Former Hamas Hostage Dedicates Performance to Fellow Survivor Eli Sharabi
A musician and former Hamas hostage returned to the stage on Monday night in Israel for a performance and dedicated a song to fellow survivor...
Israel’s First Olympic Bobsled Team on ‘Nearly Impossible Task’ of Reaching Milan Games, Overcoming Adversity
Israel is competing for the first time ever in Olympic bobsled next week, and its team captain spoke with The Algemeiner about the many obstacles...
‘Blue Wave’: Israel Expands Diplomatic, Security Ties Across Latin America Amid Shifting Regional Politics
A new wave of diplomacy in Latin America has seen several governments adopt a friendlier, more supportive stance toward Israel, deepening bilateral ties that Jerusalem...
Israeli Parliament Gives Initial Approval for 2026 Budget, Averting Snap Election for Now
Israel's parliament gave initial approval to the 2026 state budget draft on Thursday, handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a temporary political reprieve by averting the immediate prospect of an early election. Lawmakers voted 62-55 in favor of the...
Ran Gvili, Final Hostage Returned From Gaza, Laid to Rest in Emotional Funeral
Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, the last hostage to be returned home after 843 days in captivity in Gaza, was laid to rest on Wednesday...
After 844 Days, Israelis to Turn Off Clock Marking Time Since Oct. 7 Attack
A clock in a Tel Aviv square that became a rallying point for Israelis demanding the release of hostages taken during the October 2023 Hamas attack will be turned off on Tuesday, 844 days after it began counting their captivity. The...
Guinness World Records Starts Accepting Israeli Submissions Again Following Legal Pressure
Guinness World Records (GWR) is once again accepting submissions from Israel and the Palestinian territories, following pressure from an association of British lawyers that claimed...
Israel Recovers Last Hostage Body From Gaza
Israel has recovered the remains of the last remaining hostage held in Gaza, the military said on Monday, fulfilling a key condition of the initial phase of US President Donald Trump's...
IDF Reports Steep Drop in Palestinian Terrorism but Threat of West Bank Violence Remains High
Terror attacks in the West Bank — and the number of Israelis killed by Palestinian terrorists — fell sharply in 2025 compared with the previous...
Israel Selects Noam Bettan to Compete in 2026 Eurovision Song Contest
Noam Bettan will represent Israel in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, in May, after winning the Israeli singing competition "Hakochav Haba" ("The...
