Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has shared his vision for the country's military future. He wants Israel to rely less on U. S. military aid over the next ten years. This doesn't mean Israel will stop using U. S. aid completely, but it shows a desire for more independence. In a recent i
Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spi
Israel has decided to stop 37 aid groups from working in Gaza. These groups include big names like Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières. The reason? Israel says these groups didn't follow new rules to share their staff lists. But the aid groups say this could put their workers in danger and break EU l
Israel and Somaliland made waves recently. They decided to be friends officially. This is big news. It's the first time any country has done this with Somaliland. Somaliland is a region that wants to be its own country. It broke away from Somalia a long time ago. But most countries still see it as p
Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, saw Christmas celebrations return after a two-year break, but the joy was muted by the harsh realities faced by Palestinians in the West Bank. The Church of Nativity hosted morning mass, with crowds gathering in Manger Square for the first time since the festiviti
Israel and Hamas are at odds again. This time, it's about who broke the truce in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is to blame. They claim Hamas hurt an Israeli soldier with a bomb in Rafah. Now, Israel is threatening to hit back. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Hamas must follow the rules. The
Bethlehem, a city known for its deep Christian roots, saw a revival of Christmas celebrations this year. After two years of cancellations due to the Israel-Hamas war, the giant Christmas tree made its comeback, bringing a sense of normalcy to Manger Square. The city, where Jesus is believed to have
Israel is thinking about adding a new tax. This tax would be 15% on extra bank profits. The plan is to do this for five years. The idea is to tax profits that are more than 50% higher than the average from 2018 to 2022. Why are they doing this? Well, the government thinks banks are making too much
Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.
Israel is buzzing with activity, both on the streets and in the political arena. Protests are popping up all over the country, with the biggest one happening in Tel Aviv. Families of victims from the October 7 attack and soldiers who fought in Gaza are leading the charge, demanding answers and accou
