In the small hours of Tuesday morning, in a move that caught even key Israeli policy makers by surprise, the IDF hit three leaders of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. The three men were … Read More
Israel Prepares for Lag b’Omer
Monday, Israel is preparing to celebrate Lag b’Omer (the 33rd day of the Omer), a Jewish observance that began after the fall of the Second Temple. The observance largely centers around 2nd century Kabbalist and … Read More
National “Day of Equality”
Today, Thursday, the third “Day of Disruption” sweeps Israel in protest of the paused judicial reform bill, among other issues. The massive protests today are also being called a “day of equality” in an attempt … Read More
Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement
Overnight, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas collectively fired over 100 rockets towards Israel’s border communities from the Gaza Strip, wounding at least three people and causing extensive property damage. The rocket fire comes after PIJ … Read More
Death of Senior Terrorist in Custody Triggers Rockets
After an 86-day hunger strike in custody, a 44-year-old leader of the terrorist organization Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Khadar Adnan, died while refusing medical attention. Adnan has been arrested 13 times in the past years over … Read More
Knesset Reconvenes for Summer Session
Monday, May 1, Israel’s Knesset reconvenes for its summer session. Over the coming month, two high-stakes debates will be taking place: one in the Knesset chamber over the budget proposal, and one in President Herzog’s … Read More
Jerusalem Hosts Pro-Judicial Reform Protest
In response to 17 weeks of protests against the Israeli government’s drafted judicial reform bills, Israel’s right wing decided to organize a protest of their own in response. The purpose of the protest is give … Read More
Second Memorial Day Terror Attack
Tuesday, Memorial Day, a drive-by shooting wounded a man in his 20s near the town of Ofra. The victim was participating in a commemorative run, in honor of fallen soldiers, when a passing Palestinian driver … Read More
Monday Afternoon Ramming Attack in Central Jerusalem
Monday afternoon, as Israel prepared for its Memorial Day, a terrorist accelerated his car to hit pedestrians in central Jerusalem. 7 people were injured, one seriously; they received on-site first aid before being evacuated to … Read More
Israel Prepares for Memorial Day
Monday evening, a ceremony at the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City will mark the beginning of Yom ha’Zikaron, or Memorial Day, which honors both fallen soldiers and victims of terror. Since Israel is a … Read More