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War in Europe

For first time since Ukraine invasion, Russia admits: We are at war

July 5, 2026

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia was at war, not conducting a "special military operation," while blaming the West for the escalation • Russia fired more than 2,000 drones and 1,700 guided bombs at Ukrainian territory over the past week.

Israel

'Disobeying High Court brings anarchy to the streets'

Bini Ashkenazi

Israel

Government refuses to comply with High Court ruling on Second Authority council

Elinor Shirkani Kofman

Acting elections chief: We are considering livestreaming vote count

Oren Ben Hakoon

Special Coverage

Acting elections chief: We are considering livestreaming vote count

Elinor Shirkani Kofman

Netanyahu, Katz oppose ZIM sale

by Shirit Avitan Cohen

July 5, 2026

This was Israel Hayom's annual conference

Oren Ben Hakoon

Special Coverage

This was Israel Hayom's annual conference

by ILH Staff

July 5, 2026

Economy

The five stages of grief for the marketing and advertising world at Cannes Lions

by Itay Tsamir

July 5, 2026

Israel's hidden crisis: most Israelis who leave are new olim

Yossi Zeliger

The 11th Million

Israel's hidden crisis: most Israelis who leave are new olim

by Adi Nirman

July 5, 2026

IDF chief: Israel holds more 'surprise moves' as war enters next phase

Commentary

IDF weighs cuts as US aid uncertainty opens 25 billion budget hole

by Yoav Limor

July 4, 2026

Turkey and Qatar cash in while Israel left to hold the line

Reuters

Explainer

Erdogan's NATO power play leaves Israel on edge

by Dudi Kogan

July 4, 2026

Hamas terrorists against the backdrop of destruction in Gaza

Magazine

How Hamas is trying to rebuild after 1,000 days of war

by Amit Segal

July 4, 2026

Explainer

Erdogan's NATO power play leaves Israel on edge

Fifty-two heads of state will gather for NATO's annual summit in Turkey, which is set to become an unprecedented font of confrontation. On one side is the worsening clash between the isolationist Trump administration and many European countries. On the other is the meteoric rise of Erdogan as a central axis in the alliance. While the US president lavishes praise and military assistance on Turkey, and Europe courts its enormous army, Israel is watching the Turkish president's growing strength with concern.

July 4, 2026

Magazine

How Hamas is trying to rebuild after 1,000 days of war

Is the terrorist organization quietly recovering? From Jabaliya to Khan Younis, almost nothing remains, 92% of the tunnels have been destroyed and the rest are on the way. That may be why Hamas recently agreed to wording that includes giving up production sites and weapons depots. Still, one critical detail remains unresolved.

July 4, 2026

Magazine

'Aliyah is my ultimate dream'

In an interview with Israel Hayom, social media activist Montana Tucker discusses the challenges of fighting anti-Israel propaganda and the moments when she managed to reach people’s hearts; what she wants the world to know about Israelis, the most Israeli thing about her – and why aliyah is very much on the table.

July 4, 2026

Magazine

France is melting, but air conditioning is a culture war

France's heat wave is claiming lives, disrupting daily life and exposing social tensions. Temperatures are climbing and sweat is pouring, but the standard solution used around the world is stuck between regulation and political opposition from the Left. Some are even proposing "climate leave," meaning staying home and roasting.

July 2, 2026

Magazine

Exclusive: The hidden writings of Elie Wiesel come to light

Dr. Yoel Rappel, who founded and directed the Elie Wiesel Archive at Boston University, reveals three works by one of the greatest Jewish writers, 10 years after Wiesel’s death.

July 1, 2026

Analysis

Something deep is changing on the Haredi street. The real conflagration lies ahead

The draft crisis is pushing the integration of Haredi Israelis into broader Israeli society further away and radicalizing the discourse. How did things move from the historic agreement with Ben-Gurion, which granted a small group of Torah scholars an exemption from military service, to cries of “War!” and the demonization of the State of Israel?

June 30, 2026

Explainer

Secret annex to Israel-Lebanon agreement revealed

According to the Saudi Asharq Bloomberg, the security annex to the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US sets out a phased model for disarming Hezbollah, international verification and a redeployment of IDF forces. First step: pilot zones south of the Litani River. Lebanon’s commitment: The Lebanese Army will have exclusive operational control, and Hezbollah will be left with no military role in the country.

June 30, 2026

Explainer

Under threat of civil war: This is Lebanon's balance of power

The new framework agreement with Israel is reawakening Lebanon’s internal demons. Between threats from Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, and the push by President Aoun and the Christian-Sunni camp to dismantle the militias, this is the picture of a country on its last legs.

June 28, 2026

Magazine

What you still haven't been told about the Iran deal

A very well-informed source, well-versed in Israel-US relations, is looking at the developments of recent weeks with eyes wide open, and with less concern than most of us. Now he explains how two election campaigns caused the clash between Netanyahu and Trump, and points to a hidden clause in the agreement that will not please the Iranians.

June 28, 2026

Israel-Lebanon agreement may turn into strategic trap

Explainer

Why Israel and the US agreed to keep the IDF in southern Lebanon, for now

Despite the pressure surrounding negotiations with Iran, Israel and the US have reached understandings under which there will be no withdrawal from southern Lebanon for now. The IDF will continue to act against threats and terrorist infrastructure under closer coordination with Washington. At the same time, intelligence passed to the Americans indicates that the directives to escalate Hezbollah activity are coming directly from Tehran.

June 22, 2026

Analysis

The Gulf states have moved on, leaving Israel behind

The signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran marks the beginning of a new regional order. While the Gulf states are returning to dialogue with Iran and focusing on economic stability, Israel is still talking about continuing the struggle. Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Doha have internalized that Tehran remains a major player in the region, and that it is better to learn to live alongside it than to try to subdue it.

June 21, 2026