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Israel and Lebanon held direct negotiations in Washington on Tuesday for the first time in more than four decades, signaling a rare дипломатית opening even as fighting continued along the northern border

Israel is marking Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror today, honoring those who lost their lives in defense of the state and its citizens. At 11:00 a.m., a two-minute siren will sound across the country, bringing daily life to a halt as citizens stand in silence to remember the fallen

Former Israeli prime ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid announced a joint political run on Sunday, unveiling a unified party ahead of the upcoming national elections. The new alliance, named “Together” (ביחד), will be led by Bennett and is expected to reshape Israel’s political landscape

The Wall Street Journal reported that Israel maintained a covert operational base inside Iraq as part of its broader regional intelligence and security activities targeting threats linked to Iran and Iranian-backed militias

The fragile standoff between Iran and the United States has entered what analysts describe as its most dangerous and decisive phase, with both sides signaling willingness to negotiate while simultaneously preparing for possible renewed confrontation

Yoav Kisch announced Wednesday evening that kindergartens and elementary schools across Israel will continue operating through the end of July as part of an expanded summer education initiative launched in response to the impact of the war on students and families

Israel’s political system moved closer to early elections after Coalition Chairman Ofir Katz submitted a bill late Wednesday night to dissolve the 25th Knesset, alongside all coalition faction leaders, in a dramatic sign that the governing coalition may be nearing collapse

The Israel Defense Forces announced that it has eliminated senior Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, identified by Israeli officials as the head of Hamas’ military wing in Gaza. According to Israeli security sources, the strike was carried out following what officials described as “precise and high-quality intelligence” gathered by the IDF and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet)

Israel recorded another major achievement at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 after singer Noam Baten finished in second place with his performance of the song “Michelle.” Baten delivered one of the evening’s standout performances and received strong support from both the professional juries and television audiences across Europe. Although Bulgaria ultimately won the competition with singer Dara and the song “Bagaranga,” Israel emerged as one of the biggest success stories of the contest

Israel’s economy contracted at an annualized rate of 3.3% in the first quarter of 2026, according to figures published by the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, as the war with Iran and weeks of missile attacks disrupted economic activity across the country