Israel-Somaliland ties move from recognition to cooperation with ambassador appointment
Israel, in late December, became the first country to recognise the Republic of Somaliland, a northeastern part of Somalia that has long claimed independence.
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PM Narendra Modi becames first recipient of Knesset Medal during official Israel visit
'A true partnership unlike any other': Huckabee affirms US support for Israel at Knesset
Opposition boycotts Netanyahu at Indian PM's Knesset session, rejoins for Modi’s speech
India expected to sign lucrative deal with Israel, improve air defenses - explainer
This comes in the aftermath of the 2023-2025 Middle East war, in which Israeli air-defense systems proved their worth as never before, and of the May 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
Beitar’s ‘Crazy 8s’: Yitzchaki’s faith rewarded in historic Netanya rout - comment
When Beitar Jerusalem started to score, score, and score some more this week at Maccabi Netanya, you could feel that the floodgates had opened and there was history in the making.
State indicts 19-year-old for alleged revenge rampage in West Bank village after outpost evacuation
According to the indictment, events unfolded after security forces dismantled the outpost “Tzur Misgavi,” prompting dozens of individuals - including Harpaz - to gather in a planned act of revenge.
Zamir appoints two new Brig.-Gens., including IDF's first haredi affairs advisor
Emuna will directly coordinate with all branches and directorates in the IDF to better advance and expand the service of haredi soldiers.
Cyber incident reports in Israel rose 55% in 2025, according to INDC chief
Head of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, noted the 55% increase in incident reports this year, with most being specific targeted attack indicators.
Knesset advances bill granting Chief Rabbinate authority over Western Wall prayer
The bill passed by a margin of 56-47 and will now be discussed in Knesset committee meetings. It will still need to undergo three more plenum readings to become a law.
Former hostage performs song he sang in Hamas tunnels on first birthday since captivity
Held two weeks ago, the concert celebrated Ohel’s first birthday outside captivity, coming four months after his release. Tickets sold out within hours.
Knesset FADC holds heated debate over IDF ethics code, concept of victory
The FADC chairman attacked opposition figures who have ridiculed the idea of "absolute victory" as a populist mirage, used by politicians to manipulate public emotions and expectations.
Herzog vows Israel will never stop searching for Ron Arad at missing soldiers memorial
Speaking at the ceremony, Herzog quoted Russian-Israeli poet Nathan Alterman’s “The Third,” an emotional poem about a mother whose son’s body was lost.
Smash Mouth breaks boycott mold with surprise Tel Aviv club concert
Smash Mouth made a surprise appearance at Tel Aviv’s Barby club as part of a secret concert series, defying the trend of artists boycotting Israel and drawing an enthusiastic crowd.
