Breaking Update

Israel Approves $12.5B Defense Budget Boost for 2025-2026

The Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Finance have agreed on a NIS 42 billion ($12.5 billion) budget supplement for 2025-2026 to address ...

Breaking News

Jerusalem, 17 July, 2025 (TPS-IL) — The Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Finance have agreed on a NIS 42 billion ($12.5 billion) budget supplement for 2025-2026 to address Israel’s urgent security needs. The agreement follows intensive talks led by the Prime Minister and National Security Council.

The plan includes strengthened oversight and preparation for a long-term reinforcement strategy starting in 2027.

Live Breaking Updates

Breaking News Coverage

Real-time breaking news coverage from Israel and the Middle East. Stay informed with the latest developments as they happen.

Friday, 28 August 2026 Updated continuously
Crime 10 hours ago

Border Police fighters in the Jerusalem Envelope arrested a suspect driving a stolen vehicle at the Ofer crossing. During the arrest, a disturbance broke out, and dozens began blocking Highway 443. During an operation by the fighters.

Border Police arrested a stolen vehicle driver and draft dodger at Ofer crossing, leading to highway blockage and ongoing efforts to restore order.

Crime 12 hours ago

Following an investigation by the Northern District of the Israel Police and the Shin Bet – indictments will be filed against suspects who swore allegiance to ISIS and planned to attack security forces on the Temple Mount and at an IDF base. In a joint operation by

Israel Police and Shin Bet indict two suspects for ISIS allegiance and planned attacks on Temple Mount security and an IDF base.