State Department erases Palestinian Authority from website
The U.S. State Department recently removed the term "Palestinian Authority" from its website.
August 25, 2019
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Latest Israeli poll: Two major parties neck-and-neck with right-wing bloc holding advantage
Little has changed from previous polls as the two biggest parties are shown winning an equal number of seats.
August 25, 2019
Unit 9900: Secretive IDF intelligence division may produce next wave of Israeli startups
Not so long ago the alumnae of Unit 9900 couldn't talk about their army service. But as technologies they work with find ever more civilian applications, it's their time to shine.
August 25, 2019
Blue and White’s Gantz says rejection of Arab coalition partner has zero to do with racism
Ayman Odeh, leader of the Joint List cried 'racism' when Blue and White head Benny Gantz refused to consider the Arab party as a coalition partner.
August 25, 2019
Qatari envoy brings Gaza Strip $10 million monthly infusion
Qatar is expected to transfer an additional $10 million to the Gaza Strip for needy families on Sunday.
August 25, 2019
Israel stunned by family’s strength as daughter killed in terror attack laid to rest
Israel stands in amazement at fortitude displayed by Rina Shnerb's family in wake of her death.
August 25, 2019
IDF strike foils Iranian drone attack on northern Israel
Israel stopped an Iranian force from launching a drone attack on Israel's north.
August 25, 2019
Palestinian village where Tlaib’s grandmother lives is rolling in dough
Contradicting Rashida Tlaib's claims of Israeli oppression and racism, the village in which her grandmother lives is full of luxury items.
August 22, 2019
WATCH: Israeli woman languishes in Russian jail
Naama Issachar, charged with carrying 9 grams of marijuana in her checked luggage, has been charged with drug smuggling during a stopover in Russia on her return from a trip to India.
August 22, 2019
Israel’s president tells Pelosi: ‘We must keep Israel above political disputes’
The Israeli president's call came after President Trump told U.S. Jews that they are disloyal if they vote for Democrats.
August 22, 2019
Israeli cabinet minister causes stir by opposing women in combat units
Israel's transportation minister said that mixed-gender combat units damages the IDF.
August 22, 2019
Israel, South Korea put finishing touches on free trade agreement
The deal is expected to boost bilateral trade between the two nations. In 2018, trade between Israel and South Korea amounted to $2.5 billion, an almost 15 percent increase over 2017.
August 22, 2019
Game changer? Arab MK says he’ll join center-left Israeli government
In a tweet, Odeh adds 'the end of the occupation and negotiations on the establishment of an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel' as a condition to joining a government coalition.
August 22, 2019
Trump clarifies: Voting Democrat is being ‘disloyal to Israel, Jewish people’
Trump made it clear on Wednesday that he meant Jews were being disloyal to themselves and Israel by voting Democrat.
August 22, 2019
Israel hits Hamas naval targets in response to rocket attacks
Israel hit Hamas naval targets early Thursday morning in response to rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
August 22, 2019
Trump retweets ‘Jews don’t even know what they’re doing or saying anymore’
Trump retweeted the quote from a conservative author and radio host Wayne Allyn Root.
August 21, 2019
Gantz dismisses talk of internal spying within Blue and White
The Blue and White leader denied any minister was leaking party information. But he didn't deny that potentially sensitive information had been gathered about him as a result of internal spying.
August 21, 2019
Muslim-majority Chad eager for cooperation with Israel
The Israeli delegation was impressed by the desire of the Chadian government, and of the private sector, to cooperate with the Jewish state.
August 21, 2019
Golani brigade irate over removal of three soldiers from combat duty
Golani soldiers are upset about the dismissal of three soldiers from combat.
August 21, 2019
WATCH: Israel, US forces practice storming arms-smuggling ships at sea
Watch how the Israeli Naval Commando and U.S. Navy Special Forces simulated taking over a hijacked, arms-smuggling ship in a recent joint exercise, 'Noble Rose.'
August 21, 2019
Attorney general said to oppose immunity for Netanyahu
Israel's Attorney General is sending a message that he won't grant the prime minister immunity in a number of corruption cases winding through Israel's judicial system.
August 21, 2019
Netanyahu charges Liberman will steal votes for Left with Blue and White deal
Netanyahu said Liberman proves he will shift votes to the left-wing thanks to his agreement with Blue and White.
August 21, 2019
Report: US, Russia quietly agreed to allow Israel airstrikes in Iraq
America and Russia have agreed to let Israel attack targets in Iraq, an Arabic news site says.
August 21, 2019
Former IDF soldier, symbol of determination for Israel’s war wounded, dies at 38
A soldier who had been shot in the head by an Arab sniper in a 2002 military operation passed away at age 38. He leaves behind a wife and two young children.
August 20, 2019
Palestinian teen indicted in attempted lynching of Jewish driver
The Palestinian was indicted Tuesday for trying to drag a Jewish driver from his car in what is being described as an attempted lynching.
August 20, 2019
Netanyahu hints at plans for a ‘mortal blow’ against Hamas
Netanyahu said he was advancing plans to hit Hamas with a "mortal blow."
August 20, 2019
‘It’s all about the Benjamins’ for Tlaib as she fundraises off banned Israel trip
Rep. Rashida Tlaib sent out a fundraising letter regarding the recently cancelled Israel trip she planned with fellow Democrat Ilhan Omar.
August 20, 2019
Freeing Gazans: Israel working to help emigration of Palestinians oppressed by Hamas
Israel wants to help Gazans emigrate to other countries.
August 20, 2019
Jordan warns Israel on Temple Mount, peace ‘in danger,’ may expel Israeli ambassador
Jordan's speaker of parliament says Israel must be warned that 'Peace between the countries is in danger.'
August 19, 2019
Jerusalem deputy mayor: ‘Battle underway over Jewish character of state’
'Forces are constantly trying to nibble away at that character,' Jerusalem's Deputy Mayor said on Wednesday.
August 19, 2019
Ukraine announces opening of hi-tech center in Jerusalem during Netanyahu visit
Agreements signed between the two countries included cooperation in agriculture, trade, economic development, culture and education
August 19, 2019
Israel indicts Jordanian citizen who searched for IDF soldier to kill
Haifa court charges Jordanian resident who illegally entered Israel with attempting to carry out a terrorist attack.
August 19, 2019
Analysis: Democrats refuse to confront hate when it’s on their side
Liberals appear to operate according to a double standard when hate emanates from their side of the aisle.
August 19, 2019
Netanyahu denies he’s dodging military campaign in Gaza out of election fears
Netanyahu said assertions that he was avoiding a military campaign because of the elections are not true.
August 19, 2019
Israeli software firm lands $137 million FAA contract
Israel’s NICE Systems Ltd. has been awarded a 10-year contract to supply the United States Federal Aviation Authority with air traffic control capabilities.
August 18, 2019
Netanyahu under fire from politicians as terror attacks rise
Netanyahu finds himself exposed to criticism as the security situation appears to deteriorate.
August 18, 2019
Islamic Jihad says Israel’s latest terrorist intercept means war
Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the Gaza Strip issued threats following Israel's successful effort to stop three armed terrorists from crossing the border.
August 18, 2019
Israel’s interior minister: Tlaib hates Israel more than she loves her grandmother
"Apparently her hate for Israel overcomes her love for her grandmother," Aryeh Deri tweeted.
August 18, 2019
Democrats mull revenge after Israel bars Omar, Tlaib
Senior Democrats are looking for ways to show their displeasure over Israel's decision to bar BDS-supporters, Omar and Tlaib, McClatchy reports.
August 18, 2019
From harnessing pollutants to waves: Israel developing novel ways to generate power
From floating solar fields to wave energy, Israel is developing green ways to produce electricity.
August 18, 2019
Body located: Missing Israeli student’s remains found in Ethiopia’s salt desert
The body of the Israeli student, missing for two days, was discovered.
August 18, 2019
IDF forces eliminate 4 terrorists on Gaza border as tensions escalate in south
Three armed terrorists planning an attack in Israel were eliminated on the Gaza-Israel border.
August 18, 2019
HBO’s ‘Our Boys’ sparks anger among bereaved Israeli families for downplaying Palestinian terror
Over 100 Israeli families who lost loved ones sent a letter of protest to HBO over its new series “Our Boys.”
August 16, 2019
Trump defends Israel’s decision to bar congresswomen
Trump said he supports the Jewish state's decision to bar two "very anti-Jewish and very anti-Israel" lawmakers from entering the country.
August 16, 2019
Friedman: Israel ‘has every right to protect its borders’
The U.S. envoy to Israel says he supports the Jewish state's decision to deny entry to two anti-Israel congresswomen ahead of their planned visit to Jerusalem and Palestinian-controlled areas of Judea and Samaria.
August 15, 2019
Democrats blast Israel for banning Omar and Tlaib
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slammed the Jewish state's decision to deny admission to two anti-Israel congresswomen, calling the move 'beneath the dignity of the great State of Israel.'
August 15, 2019
Netanyahu: ‘Harming Israel and increasing incitement’ was ‘sole purpose’ of Omar-Tlaib trip
Netanyahu issued a statement Thursday evening justifying the decision to keep two virulently anti-Israel congresswoman from the U.S. out of the Jewish state.
August 15, 2019
Government too chicken to fight Hamas, protesters say
'The chicken symbolizes the cowardice of Israeli governments in the face of Hamas,' said the Israel Victory Project.
August 15, 2019
‘Human error’ at Israel elections committee allows right-wing party to run for Knesset
Labor vowed to go to the Supreme Court on Thursday to overrule the elections committee after the absence of a Labor member led to the right-wing party getting through.
August 15, 2019
Ayelet Shaked: ‘We’re working harder than Netanyahu to make him prime minister’
The right-wing leader said her faction was working harder for Netanyahu than he was himself.
August 15, 2019
Israel held ‘secret meeting’ as Omar, Tlaib visit drew near
Israel reportedly held a secret meeting to get ready for the approaching visit of the two BDS-supporting Muslim Democrats.
August 15, 2019
Minister in Netanyahu cabinet to be indicted for fraud, breach of trust
Israel's attorney general is reportedly calling on Welfare and Social Services Minister Haim Katz to resign.
August 15, 2019
WATCH: 240 new immigrants to Israel thrilled to be ‘home’
The 60th Nefesh b'Nefesh flight to Israel brought 240 excited new immigrants to the Jewish state, including "lone soldiers" who will serve in the IDF.
August 15, 2019
Bennett: Right-wing party promises to back Netanyahu for prime minister
Although Bennett refused to commit to endorsing the prime minister in July, he now says the newly named Yemini faction will back Netanyahu all the way.
August 14, 2019
Israelis choosing home over away as emigration drops to lowest level in 30 years
Emigration has dropped to its lowest level in decades, Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics reports.
August 14, 2019
WATCH: ‘I’d consider meeting Tlaib, Omar,’ says MK Nir Barkat
MK Nir Barkat, former mayor of Jerusalem, says he'd consider meeeting pro-BDS Democratic Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar - under certain conditions.
August 14, 2019
Iran helping Hamas revive terror cells in Judea and Samaria, report says
Senior security sources in the Palestinian Authority say that Iran is helping Hamas to build up its terror cells in Judea and Samaria.
August 14, 2019
Gantz’s zigzagging on whether he’d join Netanyahu causing allies fits
The leader of Blue and White, whose platform says he'd share the premiership with Lapid, this week said he might agree to rotate the position with Netanyahu and then backtracked.
August 13, 2019
Israel’s defense ministry gets into startup business with innovation accelerator
The new accelerator will mentor 10 startups that are working on projects suitable to both civilian and security markets.
August 13, 2019
US signs contract to purchase Iron Dome system from Israel
The U.S. reportedly signed the contract to purchase Israel's missile defense system, a deal first announced in February.
August 13, 2019