Articles by May, 2025

A 30-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, both Israeli citizens, were seriously injured in a shooting attack on Wednesday evening on Highway 446, between the settlements of Rochin and Peduel in the central West Bank. The attack occurred around 10:00 p.m. and is believed to have been carried out from a passing vehicle, according to the Israeli military

A Houthi missile launched from Yemen toward Israel was intercepted Thursday evening by the Arrow 3 missile defense system, triggering air raid alerts across dozens of communities in the central region, the Sharon, the Shephelah, and Judea and Samaria. The launch temporarily suspended landings and takeoffs at Ben Gurion Airport and caused widespread public disruption during Lag BaOmer festivities

Travel plans for thousands of passengers were disrupted once again as several major European airlines extended their suspension of flights to and from Israel, citing ongoing security concerns

Thousands of Israelis gathered Saturday evening in cities across the country to demand the immediate release of hostages still held by Hamas and to protest against the government’s handling of the crisis. The main rally, as every Saturday, was held at Kidnapped Square in Tel Aviv, with additional protests taking place near the Begin Gate of the Kirya and in other cities, including Rehovot, Kiryat Shmona, Modi'in, and Kiryat Ono

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the start of territorial seizures in the Gaza Strip on Friday as part of the early stages of “Operation Gideon’s Chariots,” a major military campaign aimed at intensifying pressure on Hamas and expanding ground operations in the region

A landmark collective agreement was signed today between the Histadrut, the Phoenix Insurance Workers’ Committee, and the Phoenix Group management, marking a historic first in Israel’s insurance industry: the introduction of a Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) program for employees

The International Monetary Fund updates the Israeli GDP growth forecast downwards - to 1.6%. This is the first official forecast of the fund after the outbreak of the war, when the forecast on the eve of the war was for growth of 3.1% in 2024

Bank Hapoalim reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025, posting a net profit of NIS 2.4 billion, a 25% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The profit reflects a return on equity (ROE) of 16.4%, up from 14.6% a year earlier

The United States has obtained new intelligence indicating that Israel may be preparing to launch a military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, according to a CNN report published late Tuesday. The report cites multiple American sources familiar with the latest intelligence assessments

20-year-old Holon native was killed in a building collapse caused by an explosive device; second soldier to fall in the operation The IDF announced Wednesday morning that Sergeant Major Danilo Mocano, 20, from Holon, a fighter in the 82nd Battalion of the 7th "Golan Storm" Armored Division, was killed in battle in the southern Gaza Strip