Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Prime Minister Netanyahu gave President Trump the letter of nomination during their White House meeting.

A copy of the letter is attached.

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Wednesday, 18 February 2026Updated continuously

Security February 18, 2026 at 9:54 pm 2 hours agoNew

Security Forces Search for Source of Reported Gunfire Near Hebron

Israeli security forces launched a broad operation in Hebron's Jalis neighborhood after reported gunfire, detaining dozens of suspects and searching for.

Crime February 18, 2026 at 9:25 pm 2 hours agoNew

Enforcement Activity Disrupts Illegal Farming of Millions of Kilometers of Land in the Negev

Israel Land Authority seized 6,000 sq km of illegally farmed land near Nevatim Air Force base in the Negev, preventing further encroachment and ensuring.

Israel Society February 18, 2026 at 8:55 pm 3 hours agoNew

Second Round of program to Prevent Violence Against Women Begins

Israel's Authority for the Advancement of Women begins its second national program to combat violence against women, strengthening community responses and.

Health February 18, 2026 at 8:25 pm 3 hours agoNew

Man Suffering from Measles Flies from New Jersey to Israel, Public Health Warning Issued

Measles case on El Al flight LY026 from Newark to Ben Gurion Airport on Feb 15-16, 2026. Passengers urged to check vaccination status due to potential exposure.

Health February 18, 2026 at 8:17 pm 3 hours agoNew

Health Ministry: Measles case at Ichilov Hospital

Health Ministry confirms a measles case at Ichilov Hospital, leading to contact tracing for newborns and emphasizing the critical importance of vaccinations.

Crime February 18, 2026 at 7:54 pm 4 hours agoNew

Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Operation Uncovered in Arab Town

Four arrested in Kafr Qara, Israel for suspected $16 million money laundering operation. Police seized 7 million Shekels and three vehicles from a bankrupt.

Economy February 18, 2026 at 7:27 pm 4 hours agoNew

CPI Down 0.3% in January

Israel's Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped 0.3% in January 2026, with clothing and transportation prices falling sharply. Annual inflation reached 1.8%.

Security February 18, 2026 at 7:09 pm 4 hours agoNew

Numerous Makeshift Weapons Found in Pre-Ramadan Prison Search

Pre-Ramadan prison search in Israel's Ganot prison uncovers numerous makeshift weapons, including sharpened blades, pointed plastic, and an improvised needle.

Crime February 18, 2026 at 6:39 pm 5 hours agoNew

Attempt to Smuggle Illegal Drugs Across Jordanian Border Foiled

Israeli police foiled a major drug smuggling attempt across the Jordanian border, arresting a Bedouin diaspora resident with 13.5 kg of suspected illegal drugs.

Security February 18, 2026 at 5:44 pm 6 hours agoNew

Netanyahu mourns Sgt. Ofri Yaffe, z”l

PM Netanyahu mourns IDF Sgt. Major Ofri Yaffe, killed in a painful friendly fire incident in Gaza. Israel bows its head for the heroic fighter.

Israel Eyes Billions in Trade Growth with India Free Trade Talks

India trade, services deals advance

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Publishes the First Global Assessment on Business and Biodiversity

Tender-exempt land sales in Mishor Adumim

Rat Whiskers Could Inspire Next-Generation Robots and Prosthetics

Authorities Foil Hundreds of Iranian Cyberattacks on Senior Israeli Figures

Israeli AI Turns Standard Rifles into Drone Killers

Israel Turns to Christian Pilgrims, Diaspora Ties and AI to Reboot Post-War Tourism

Narendra Modi to Visit Israel as Netanyahu Hails India’s ‘Tremendous Alliance’

‘It’s Nonsense’: Israeli Officials Deny Development Expands Jerusalem’s Boundaries

Israel Orders Oxfam to Cease Gaza Operations by February 28

UN Special Rapporteur Under Fire from Israel and European Officials

Restoring governance in the village of Azzun

Arrest of ISIS terrorist cell suspected of planning terror attack

Serious Crime Thwarted in Umm al-Fahm

Jerusalem Gears Up For Ramadan Friday Prayers, 10,000 Palestinians to Gather on Temple Mount

Israel Eyes Billions in Trade Growth with India Free Trade Talks

India trade, services deals advance

Israeli Tourism Ministry Invests in Upgrades ‘From Eilat to Mount Hermon’

Government Report Finds Deep Gaps in Israel’s Energy Preparedness

“Hush Money” Extortion Case

Restoring governance in the village of Azzun

Serious Crime Thwarted in Umm al-Fahm

Negev crackdown: 6,000 dunams illegal farming cleared

“Fighting Violence Against Women” Program Begins

Arab society: Enforcement, prosecution systems accelerate

New Data Shows Persistent Gaps Between Jewish and Arab Israelis

‘It’s Nonsense’: Israeli Officials Deny Development Expands Jerusalem’s Boundaries

Latest in Business

Israel Eyes Billions in Trade Growth with India Free Trade Talks

India trade, services deals advance

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Publishes the First Global Assessment on Business and Biodiversity

Tender-exempt land sales in Mishor Adumim

Latest in Technology

Rat Whiskers Could Inspire Next-Generation Robots and Prosthetics

Authorities Foil Hundreds of Iranian Cyberattacks on Senior Israeli Figures

Israeli AI Turns Standard Rifles into Drone Killers

Israel Turns to Christian Pilgrims, Diaspora Ties and AI to Reboot Post-War Tourism

Latest in Politics

Narendra Modi to Visit Israel as Netanyahu Hails India’s ‘Tremendous Alliance’

‘It’s Nonsense’: Israeli Officials Deny Development Expands Jerusalem’s Boundaries

Israel Orders Oxfam to Cease Gaza Operations by February 28

UN Special Rapporteur Under Fire from Israel and European Officials

Latest in Security

Restoring governance in the village of Azzun

Arrest of ISIS terrorist cell suspected of planning terror attack

Serious Crime Thwarted in Umm al-Fahm

Jerusalem Gears Up For Ramadan Friday Prayers, 10,000 Palestinians to Gather on Temple Mount

Latest in Economy

Israel Eyes Billions in Trade Growth with India Free Trade Talks

India trade, services deals advance

Israeli Tourism Ministry Invests in Upgrades ‘From Eilat to Mount Hermon’

Government Report Finds Deep Gaps in Israel’s Energy Preparedness

Latest in Crime

“Hush Money” Extortion Case

Restoring governance in the village of Azzun

Serious Crime Thwarted in Umm al-Fahm

Negev crackdown: 6,000 dunams illegal farming cleared

Latest in Society

“Fighting Violence Against Women” Program Begins

Arab society: Enforcement, prosecution systems accelerate

New Data Shows Persistent Gaps Between Jewish and Arab Israelis

‘It’s Nonsense’: Israeli Officials Deny Development Expands Jerusalem’s Boundaries

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