Articles by December, 2025

Thousands of demonstrators gathered Saturday night at Habima Square to protest what they describe as the “Qatargate” affair, accusing senior figures in the Prime Minister’s Office of allowing Qatari interests to infiltrate Israel’s decision-making at critical moments before and during the war

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Israel on Sunday morning for a diplomatic visit to the United States, where he is expected to meet President Donald Trump at the president’s Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. The visit is aimed at coordinating expectations with the Trump administration for 2026, with a focus on advancing the hostage issue and presenting a united front against Iran

Israel has taken a major step in air defense technology with the delivery of its first operational high-power laser interception system to the Israel Defense Forces, defense officials announced Sunday. The system, known as “Or Eitan,” was developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and has been delivered to the Israeli Air Force’s air defense array, where it will operate alongside the Iron Dome missile defense system

The High Court of Justice on Sunday ordered a freeze on the government’s decision to close Galei Tzahal, Israel’s military radio station, citing the far-reaching and potentially irreversible consequences of the move

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump convened at the Mar-a-Lago estate on Sunday evening in a pivotal meeting marked by both praise and policy differences. The encounter, the sixth since Trump returned to office, aimed to coordinate efforts on the Gaza reconstruction plan, address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and navigate the complexities of regional stability

Around the world, nations bade farewell to 2025 and ushered in 2026 with fireworks, music, and the traditional midnight kiss—alongside widespread hopes for peace after another year marked by war and instability. Yet in many countries, celebrations unfolded under heavy security, and in Syria those fears materialized when a suicide attack killed a police officer during New Year’s festivities in Aleppo