3 Arab Israelis charged with planning ISIS attack inside Israel
The three men reportedly practiced shooting, intended to fight with jihadists abroad, then planned to return to Israel to commit terror attacks.
August 15, 2022
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Israel’s Supreme Court sides with ultra-Orthodox family, denies autopsy for 4-year-old
Ultra-Orthodox family wins court battle to prevent an autopsy on the body of a 4-year-old boy reportedly killed by a relative.
August 15, 2022
Government prepares aid package for residents near Gaza border
Councils will receive help to strengthen their emergency systems; residents will receive compensation for lost work days.
August 15, 2022
Israeli universities among top-ranked globally
Hebrew University, the Technion, and the Weizmann Institute of Science make top 100 in global list of best universities.
August 15, 2022
WATCH: How Netanyahu’s father influenced his son, Israel’s longest-serving premier
In the hour-long interview with conservative American-Jewish influencer Ben Shapiro, Netanyahu also explains his own policies and decades-long career.
August 15, 2022
WATCH: Famous Israeli singer, songwriter Tzvika Pick dies at 72
Tzvika Pick 'was a revolutionary artist of his generation, a pillar of Israeli pop. Tsvika died today, but his songs and music that are left behind will continue to be played for many years,' said Lapid.
August 14, 2022
Dermer echoes Netanyahu, rejects Kushner claim that Trump caught unawares over sovereignty deal
An exchange of letters between the two leaders shows that Trump committed to a sovereignty plan in exchange for Israel's support of the U.S. peace plan, the former envoy said.
August 14, 2022
Israeli military court acquits would-be terrorist who changed his mind
The ruling is a 'message' to Palestinians who set out to commit attacks 'that there is a way back,' judge says.
August 14, 2022
WATCH: Jerusalem is ‘safe’ and ‘strong,’ Lapid says
In the wake of the arrest of a Jerusalem Arab who shot and wounded innocent civilians, Lapid issued a message that the Israeli capital is 'safe, strong and open to tourists and residents alike.'
August 14, 2022
Jerusalem Arab shoots 7 in Old City, surrenders after manhunt
A 35-year-old pregnant victim underwent an emergency C-section. She and the newborn are listed as being in serious condition.
August 14, 2022
Israel denies warning Russia against interference in upcoming election
Lapid's alleged concern over interference from Moscow could be based on the souring of Israel-Russia ties during his premiership.
August 12, 2022
WATCH: Bus plows into Jerusalem store; pregnant mom, 2 daughters killed
The fatal accident occurred in central Jerusalem Thursday evening due to a malfunction of the brakes.
August 11, 2022
Why does this anti-Israel NGO still enjoy tax breaks in Jerusalem?
Despite numerous anti-Israel reports and public statements, including repeatedly calling Israel an apartheid state, the Amenity International NGO still receives generous tax benefits from the Israeli government .
August 11, 2022
Israeli public radio refuses to call axe murderers of Jews ‘terrorists’
Arabic language, taxpayer-funded Israeli radio station kills report on men who murdered unarmed Jewish civilians, objecting to the use of word 'terrorists' to describe the perpetrators of deadly rampage.
August 11, 2022
‘Thanks for your resilience’ – IDF chief praises Judea and Samaria residents
Referencing rock terror on Judea and Samaria roads, Kochavi said that 'a stone can be murderous and deadly, just like a bullet.'
August 11, 2022
US ambassador wants to solve the visa issue for Israelis once and for all
'I want to do this for the Israeli people,' he said. 'Listen, I got a visa, I have a passport, I don’t need it. I’m working day and night to get this done.'
August 11, 2022
WATCH: Israeli ties to Latin world warming dramatically
Israel foreign relations getting a major boost over the summer – as the ‘ILAN’ organization expands across the U.S and Central America.
August 11, 2022
Operation Breaking Dawn: ‘The first time residents of the south felt seen’
'This time, the government was proactive and not reactive.'
August 10, 2022
WATCH: Russian embassy calls Israel’s prime minister a liar
The Russian embassy in Egypt accuses Prime Minister Lapid of a 'double standard' over past statements on the Bucha massacre in the wake of the Gaza operation.
August 10, 2022
Foreign medical students no longer allowed to study in Israel
The government's decision was made in order to grow more local talent, as many are pushed out and go abroad to study, sometimes never to return.
August 10, 2022
Woman delivers baby in southern Israel with missiles raining down
MDA dispatch helps deliver baby over the phone as city is surrounded by explosions and sirens.
August 10, 2022
WATCH: How does Operation Breaking Dawn affect upcoming Israeli election?
While Israelis seem happy with Prime Minister Yair Lapid's handling of the war with Islamic Jihad in Gaza, it is not directly translating to massive changes in the polls.
August 10, 2022
Police dog helps capture terrorist, saves elite Israeli fighters’ lives, killed in battle
'Zili has been a partner in hundreds of Yamam operations in recent years, and this morning he apparently saved the lives of the fighters,' Police Commissioner Shabtai stated.
August 9, 2022
Police arrest Arab-Israeli for desecrating Israeli flag
Israeli law forbids using the flag 'in any way that harms its dignity.'
August 9, 2022
Search for ‘stolen’ kids: Teen’s grave opened for first time in Israel’s Yemenite Children Affair
The family of 17-year-old Hamama Carava doesn’t believe she is buried where state records claim, and a DNA test is to be performed.
August 9, 2022
Lapid offers Gaza ‘path of Abraham Accords’
'The choice is yours. Your future depends on you,' Prime Minister Yair Lapid told Gaza Palestinians in a televised speech.
August 9, 2022
WATCH: How Israel attracts Hollywood filmmakers and producers
Trade commissioner Ohad Cohen discusses the Ministry of Culture & Sport's initiative to bring more crews to film their productions in Israel and collaborate with local companies.
August 9, 2022
Ex-Israeli cabinet minister sentenced for interfering in Australian sex abuse case
Former Health Minister Rabbi Yaakov Litzman given suspended sentence for intervening in Malka Leifer extradition proceedings.
August 8, 2022
Israel’s fiscal surplus up to $3 billion
The change is credited to more tax revenues collected by the State since the ending of Covid-19 shutdowns and a return to regular tourism levels.
August 8, 2022
‘Opportunity not to be missed’ – Deal with Hamas on the horizon?
Israeli officials want to leverage fresh ceasefire for potential prisoner exchange with Hamas.
August 8, 2022
More Palestinians dead from misfired rockets than from Israeli strikes, army says
Fifteen Gazans were killed by errant Islamic Jihad rockets.
August 8, 2022
Christian missionaries sharing the ‘good news’ with IDF soldiers
The recent incident at Ein Keshatot shows that attempts to resist missionary activities in Israel are hamstrung by so many otherwise proud Jews cooperating with Evangelical Christians.
August 8, 2022
Bereaved mother says ‘no joy’ as son’s killer assassinated in Gaza strike
Miriam Peretz praises the IDF for eliminating a top Islamic Jihad commander, but says she has 'no joy in her heart.'
August 7, 2022
Entirety of Islamic Jihad’s leadership destroyed: IDF
Senior Israeli military official says that PIJ's top leaders have all been eliminated.
August 7, 2022
Evidence presented of Roman attack on Jerusalem, destruction of Second Temple
The evidence was presented on Sunday, which coincided with Tisha b’av – the ninth day of the Hebrew month of Av, when Jews mourn the destruction of both the first and the second Holy Temples in Jerusalem.
August 7, 2022
Rockets fired at Jerusalem on day 3 of Operation Breaking Dawn
Sunday morning’s siren came slightly more than a year after a rocket launched towards Jerusalem kicked off the May 2021 Israel-Gaza clash.
August 7, 2022
Israeli experts: Monkeypox won’t be another Covid
Physicians counsel caution and innovative ways to educate the public and collect epidemiological data but do not expect a serious pandemic.
August 7, 2022
WATCH: The most exciting moment in unearthing Jerusalem
Tel Aviv University Professor of Archaeology Yuval Gadot describes the exciting discoveries at the City of David excavations in the summer of 2018.
August 4, 2022
‘Completely false’ that Trump, Kushner didn’t know about annexation: Netanyahu
Netanyahu spokesman denies that Trump, Kushner were taken off guard by a June 2020 announcement in which he pledged to annex Judea and Samaria.
August 4, 2022
For the 1st time, commercial flight to Israel flies over Saudi airspace
El Al is on its way to overfly the kingdom as well, shortening travel time to the East.
August 4, 2022
Gaza jihadists pledge to ‘bomb center of Israel’
'We will not settle for attacking around Gaza, but we will bomb the center of the so-called State of Israel,' says official from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group.
August 4, 2022
8 senior terrorists successfully escaped IDF raid in July – report
Eight out of the ten terror leaders targeted by the IDF’s Yamam special forces unit in the Shechem (Nablus) raid, were able to evade arrest and have not been detained.
August 4, 2022
Israel’s prison ‘pimping’ scandal: an explainer
Several young women who worked as guards at Gilboa Prison in recent years told Hebrew language media that they had been subject to sexual abuse and harassment during their time in service.
August 3, 2022
Trump threatened Israel with UN sanctions, Kushner reveals
Jared Kushner’s new book reveals that the former president held the powerful stick of no U.S. veto on UN sanctions if Netanyahu yielded to his right wing’s demands.
August 3, 2022
Goldin family starts protest march to Gaza border, demanding return of Israeli captives
‘There are no efforts being made to return the captives,’ the slain officer’s brother charged.
August 3, 2022
Far-left MK to be questioned for assaulting police officer
The member of the Joint Arab List was documented in May hitting a policeman with his car and then smashing him on the head after the officer blocked his way to a demonstration.
August 2, 2022
Israel Police cleared of phone hacking charges in NSO group spyware scandal
The Attorney General report also determined, however, that the police exceeded their authority under cyber warrants that were granted by the courts in certain cases.
August 2, 2022
WATCH: Former NBA player brings message of peace to Jerusalem kids
Outspoken activist Enes Kanter Freedom has opened a basketball camp in Jerusalem for children of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds.
August 2, 2022
Muslim soccer players from Paris soccer team visit Temple Mount, stir controversy
Some Palestinians harshly criticized the PSG players for 'whitewashing Zionist crimes' by coming to compete in a match in Israel.
August 2, 2022
History made: Woman becomes IDF military secretary to Israeli president
Naama Rosen Grimberg is replacing Brigadier General Alaa Abu-Rochen, a member of Israel’s Druze community who served in that position for the past three years.
August 1, 2022
HEARTWARMING: World soccer star Ramos meets Ramos, child of slain Israeli officer
Five-year-old Ramos Setawi arrived Saturday at the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv along with his uncle Husam to meet Spanish soccer legend Sergio Ramos, who welcomed him with a huge hug.
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July 31, 2022
WATCH: Israeli woman ordered to remain in shelter against her will
Rights activists are calling for the security establishment and judicial system to find alternate solutions.
July 31, 2022
Outrage as gov’t shuts down electricity for yeshiva ahead of boiling-hot Sabbath
The controversial yeshiva was left in darkness on one of the hottest weekends of the year.
July 31, 2022
Netanyahu was ‘not enthusiastic’ about Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem, says Kushner
'Trump began to second-guess his decision and wondered aloud why he was taking this risk if the Israeli prime minister didn’t think it was that important,' wrote Kushner in his new book.
July 31, 2022
Lapid hails trailblazing law integrating disabled into the community
The prime minister recalled the difficulties he faced as the father of an autistic child at a conference presenting the landmark disabilities bill.
July 29, 2022
Germans insult families of Israeli athletes murdered at 1972 Munich Olympics
The government offered 10 million euros to the bereaved families in compensation, a German newspaper reported.
July 28, 2022
Israelis enter new home in Hebron, purchased from Arabs
'We have returned to our lands, we will return and buy more houses and more land to Judaize the area, we are not afraid to say it,' said Eliyahu Liebman, head of the Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council.
July 28, 2022
Israeli government funds group that mourns death of Palestinian terrorists
The Parents Circle-Families Forum that holds a ceremony on Israel’s Memorial Day to mourn the deaths of Palestinian terrorists alongside Jewish victims, received NIS105,000 in 2021.
July 28, 2022
Israel sends thousands of instant meals to refugees in Ukraine
Earlier this month, Israel sent equipment to emergency and civilian organizations in Ukraine, the second such shipment since Russia invaded the country.
July 28, 2022
‘They Were Duped’: Christian missionary statue to be removed from Israeli heritage site, but where will it go?
A monument with Christian symbols, donated by an active missionary group, is being removed from the Ein Keshatot heritage site, but no one seems to know where in the country it will be relocated.
July 27, 2022