Articles by August, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of the constitutional standoff between Israel’s executive and judicial branches, Justice Minister Yariv Levin on Tuesday ordered the locks changed on the Tel Aviv office traditionally used by the Attorney General, effectively barring Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara and her staff from entering

A 70-year-old man died on Wednesday night in Eilat from heatstroke, as Israel experiences one of the most intense heatwaves in recent history, breaking multiple temperature records across the country. Two other men, aged 60 and 70, also suffered from heatstroke and remain in serious condition

Israel's two largest banks — Bank Leumi and Bank Hapoalim — reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong credit growth, resilient mortgage activity, and increased income from financial services

A 28-year-old IDF reserve officer was found dead today (Thursday) in the Swiss Forest near Tiberias, in what military police believe was a suicide by grenade detonation. The officer, a resident of Tiberias, had served as a combat officer during the ongoing war, but had not sought assistance from the Ministry of Defense’s Rehabilitation Department for mental health support

In a historic and tightly controlled summit held Friday night in Alaska, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued rare joint statements claiming "significant progress" in their discussions to end the war in Ukraine—but stopped short of announcing a ceasefire or any formal agreement

In one of the most significant civil demonstrations since the onset of the Gaza conflict, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike and protest demanding the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas and a ceasefire agreement to end the war

Nir Zuk, the visionary founder and Chief Technology Officer of cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks, has announced his retirement from the company, marking the end of a two-decade journey that helped redefine the global cyber industry

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded a high-stakes meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a delegation of top European leaders, as efforts intensify to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia

Talks between Israel and Hamas over a potential ceasefire and hostage release have seen major progress in recent hours, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations. The discussions—mediated by Qatar and Egypt—have reportedly narrowed significant gaps between the sides, raising hopes for a breakthrough after nearly two years of war.

Former Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef revealed today (Wednesday) that an individual approached him seeking religious approval to murder Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara. The disturbing request, described as a “persecution order,” was reported immediately to authorities, leading to the arrest of a 36-year-old man from Jerusalem, who is expected to appear in court tomorrow for a hearing on extending his detention