Mandatory IDF Service For Israeli Citizens to be Extended to Three Years
The Cabinet has approved the extension of mandatory military service to 36 months for the next eight years.
Jerusalem: From a Small City to a Magnificent Metropolis
Until the middle of the 2nd century BCE, Jerusalem of the Second Temple period was a small city, important – but not very impressive. The change occurred when the Hasmonean family arrived about 2,150 years ago.
A Ground-Breaking Discovery, The Earliest Ship Ever Found in the Deep Seas
A 3,300-year-old ship’s cargo with hundreds of intact amphorae discovered 90 km from shore at a depth of 1.8 km on the Mediterranean Sea floor.
JLI: How UNRWA Perpetuates the Arab-Israeli Conflict
UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) is meant to help refugees until they graduate from that status, but when it comes to the “Palestinian problem” they aren’t doing that.
New York Post Publishes Never-Before-Told Stories of Hatzalah Medics Battling Hamas
As the terrorist perpetrated their atrocities in the Gaza envelope on October 7th, there are well known stories of soldiers and police officers who rushed to the area to help save thousands of lives. But have you heard the stories of the hundreds of Hatzalah volunteers who did the same?
Netanyahu Dissolves Israeli War Cabinet Following Gantz’s Resignation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced to his ministers who participated in the Security Cabinet session on Sunday that he has decided to dissolve the War Cabinet and to hold the relevant discussions in the broader Security Cabinet instead.
Discovery in Lod Reveals Evidence of Last Jewish Revolt Against Roman Rule in Israel
Joint Israel Antiquities Authority and Lod Municipality excavations revealed the remains of a destroyed Jewish public building. The floor hid a hoard of 94 coins, which no one came back to collect – until now.
HY’D: IDF Releases The Names Of Eight Soldiers Killed In Gaza Over Shabbos
The IDF has released the names of five of the eight soldiers who were killed in a blast in southern the Gaza Strip’s Rafah Shabbos morning. The names of two other soldiers killed in another incident were also released.
Credit: Yisroel Teitelbaum
HY’D: Eights Israeli Soldiers Killed In Gaza Blast
Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in southern Gaza’s Rafah this morning, the military announced, in what marks the deadliest incident for the IDF in the Strip since January.
BREAKING: Four Hostages Rescued Alive From Gaza in Shabbos Morning Raid
Four Israeli hostages were rescued from Hamas captivity alive in a daring IDF operation in the central Gaza Strip Shabbos morning.
Hamas Rejects Biden Hostage Deal
Hamas has rejected the Israeli proposal for a prisoner swap and temporary ceasefire, Asharq Al-Awsat reported Thursday morning.
NLI receives Rare 15th c. Manuscript – Lost French-Jewish intellectual stream revealed
Today, the National Library of Israel is delighted to announce the addition of a one-of-a-kind manuscript to its renowned Judaica collection: Mezukak Shivatayim. This original manuscript serves as a testament to the intellectual prowess, spiritual depth, and cultural richness that once thrived within Provencal Jewry.
HY”D: Four Hostages Announced Dead In Gaza
The Israeli military says it has confirmed the deaths of four Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity, after obtaining new intelligence since October 7th.
New Israel Entry Requirement; Guidance for Students
Israel is set to introduce a new electronic travel authorization (ETA) system for visitors from visa-exempt countries in the coming months. This system will mirror the U.S. ESTA program and similar systems in other countries, designed to streamline entry procedures for non-citizens.
2300-Year-Old Gold Ring Discovered in the City of David
The ring was found in the joint Israel Antiquities Authority – Tel Aviv University | אוניברסיטת תל-אביב excavation. Its small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either a girl or a boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period.
The Jeeps Were Lined Up In Neat Rows, This Was Not Your Normal IDF Base
It was just as sandy and hot as most southern bases this time of year, but first of all, it wasn’t an actual base. It was a small company of soldiers staying in a home at the outskirts of a tiny border town. But what we definitely hadn’t seen anywhere else, was the neatly organized parking spots for the IDF Jeeps, with improvised poles and ropes set up to mark each vehicle’s space.
2,000-Year-Old Menorah Engraving Discovered In Chevron During Arrest Operation
During an arrest operation in Kafr Si’ir near Hebron, the IDF soldiers arrived at a 2,000-year-old fort in the village. The ancient fort dates back to when the town was Jewish, during the Talmudic era. On its walls, the soldiers found engraved menorahs.
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