Netanyahu: The world turned its back on us
'The Jewish people have learned the lessons of the Holocaust: that we cannot take threats to annihilate us lightly,' Netanyahu said.
January 24, 2020
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WATCH: New Israeli TV show – ‘Rise and Kill First’
That’s exact scripture from the First Testament, or the Torah. And now it’s also the inspiration for the title of a new HBO TV series coming out of Israel.
January 24, 2020
Germans ‘have not learned from history,’ says German president at Holocaust event in Jerusalem
Frank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a sobering message about the current resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany during an event in Jerusalem commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz.
January 23, 2020
Pence calls on global leaders to confront Iran
The American vice president demanded that the world 'confront and expose' anti-Semitism, singling out the Iranian regime, which 'denies the Holocaust as a matter of state policy.'
January 23, 2020
WATCH: Putin calls Holocaust ‘one of the most terrible chapters’ in history
Putin claimed that 40 percent of Jewish Holocaust victims were Soviet citizens, which is contested by historians.
January 23, 2020
BBC reporter invokes ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ during Holocaust event report
BBC reporter Orla Guerin, long accused of anti-Israel bias, was slammed over her Holocaust commemoration report.
January 23, 2020
Netanyahu, Putin attend dedication of memorial to Leningrad’s fallen
Symbols representing the Jewish State and Leningrad are etched on the 8.5-meter high stele.
January 23, 2020
Putin meets mother of jailed Israeli: ‘I promised her everything will be OK’
The Russian president's remarks were taken as a signal that the chances for Naama Issachar's release were good.
January 23, 2020
World leaders gather in Jerusalem to remember Holocaust, stand against anti-Semitism
World leaders gather in Jerusalem to remember Holocaust, stand against anti-Semitism
January 23, 2020
WATCH: ‘Get out!’ Macron yells at Israeli police in Jerusalem church
French President Emmanuel Macron screamed at Israeli police in Jerusalem's Old City on Wednesday, telling them to "go out" of a Catholic church that is considered French territory.
January 22, 2020
Putin to meet mother of jailed Israeli Naama Issachar
Putin will meet with Naama's mother in the prime minister's residence in Jerusalem.
January 22, 2020
Israeli 13-year-old Stumbles on 1500-Year-Old Relic
Meir is among the many young students in the country who study archaeology thanks to the support given by the Israel Antiquities Authority.
January 22, 2020
Netanyahu urges French president: Join the fight against Iran
Netanyahu welcomed the French president to Jerusalem and asked him to join in pressuring Iran.
January 22, 2020
How did an Israeli river full of natural wonders remain secret for decades?
A company’s self-interest, the danger of mines, and official disinterest seemingly combined to keep a beautiful natural phenomenon from the public.
January 22, 2020
Gantz commits to annex Jordan Valley if elected
Gantz said the move would be undertaken in 'coordination with the international community.'
January 21, 2020
IDF seizes 5 illegal weapons warehouses in Judea, Samaria sweep
Among the weapons seized were 13 pistols, 25 Carlo rifles, two M-16 assault rifles and ammunition.
January 21, 2020
Incredible secret river discovered in Israel’s south leaves country stunned
The IDF has warned the public not to rush to see it as the area is partially mined.
January 21, 2020
Israeli hero who shot dead bulldozing terrorist recounts story
'First I moved his foot from the gas pedal - I don’t know bulldozers or how to turn them off,' Plesser recalled.
January 21, 2020
Otzma Yehudit to make Knesset run, Israeli right fears thousands of votes will be lost
Party leader Ben-Gvir says he was offered many important positions if he would not run but turned them all down.
January 21, 2020
Poland-Israel ties fray as Polish president brands Israeli foreign minister’s remarks ‘offensive’
Duda showed his displeasure with Israel's foreign minister over remarks made in February.
January 21, 2020
Poll: 68% of Israelis say French Jews are not safe
The i24News poll found that 68% of Israelis - at least those who are Jewish - say French Jews are at risk due to anti-Semitism.
January 21, 2020
Israel stopped 560 terror attacks in 2019, Netanyahu awards Shin Bet members
Awards went to six breakthrough operations. Certificates of appreciation were given to Shin Bet members, Israel Hayom reports.
January 21, 2020
Pardon deal for Naama Issachar advances prior to Putin arrival in Israel
According to reports in the Israeli media, Israel and Russia agreed to the broad contours of a pardon for the young backpacker jailed in Moscow over drug possession.
January 20, 2020
Explosive balloon cluster reaches Jerusalem, devices upgraded, more deadly
The explosive devices are upgraded and are equipped with elements to increase casualties among the civilian population.
January 20, 2020
‘Lions of the South’: Israel’s newest F-35 fighter squadron takes off
The F-35i 'Adir' fighter is considered to be one of the world's most advanced stealth aircraft.
January 20, 2020
Israel makes history with appointment of first female religious Zionist minister
Tzipi Hotovely will serve as Israel's first minister from the religious Zionist camp.
January 20, 2020
Ethiopian Jewish community officially recognized by chief rabbinate council
It marked an official acceptance of a ruling already handed down about 47 years ago by Israel's Sephardic chief rabbi at the time, Ovadia Yosef.
January 20, 2020
‘Political betrayal’: Knesset speaker under fire from own Likud party over Netanyahu immunity call
The Knesset speaker 'will not be forgiven,' say Likud officials, for what they call a political betrayal.
January 20, 2020
Jerusalem braces for snow this week as unusual weather continues
Residents living in the Jordan Valley, Judean Desert, and the Dead Sea are on high alert for probable flooding.
January 20, 2020
Hebron stabbing victim says non-Jews just ‘stood by and watched’
'They didn't call anyone. Nothing,' Greenblatt said.
January 19, 2020
When at-risk and special-needs kids bunk together at Israeli camp
What happens when an Israeli program puts two unexpected groups of campers together? My Piece of the Puzzle says it’s magical.
January 19, 2020
Orthodox Israeli startup pays back initial investor in order to help next entrepreneur
Yoni Luksenberg returned the 20,000 shekels he was granted in 2013 so Amnon Shashua could help another start-up.
January 19, 2020
Israelis proud of super high-tech lethal shoulder-launched anti-tank missile
The entire SPIKE Family is used by 34 nations with more than 33,000 rounds produced and supplied.
January 18, 2020
Neither Netanyahu nor Gantz can form new government, says poll
As with the last two elections, it’s unlikely that either Gantz or Netanyahu will manage to form a government without Liberman’s Israel Beiteinu party.
January 17, 2020
WATCH: Air Force launches ‘mighty’ F-35 fighter jet squadron
Thursday marked the inauguration of the IAF's second squadron of powerful IDF F-35i Lightening II stealth fighter jets, boasting state-of-the-art technology.
January 16, 2020
Number of Holocaust survivors living in the Jewish State continues to dwindle
The Israeli government spends more than 4 billion shekels yearly on the country's Holocaust survivors, who are eligible to receive monthly benefits of up to 6,000 shekels.
January 16, 2020
Sources: Netanyahu wants isolated right-wing party to drop out of Knesset election
'Let him not preach to Ben Gvir to do what he himself won't do,' said the Otzma Yehudit statement in response to the prime minister.
January 16, 2020
‘Optimism’: Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East, Israeli jailed in Russia
The conversation 'was warm and to the point and strengthened the Prime Minister’s optimism that the issue of the release of Naama Issachar is advancing towards a solution,' Netanyahu's office stated.
January 16, 2020
Late night drama: right unite for Knesset election, but not totally
The leader of Otzma Yehudit, the party kept off the combined list, charges that he and his followers were betrayed and stabbed in the back.
January 16, 2020
Guatemalan president promises to keep embassy in Jerusalem
Israel has enjoyed close ties with the Central American country for a very long time.
January 15, 2020
Roy Nissany becomes Israel’s first Formula One driver
Israeli professional sports car driver Roy Nissany will become the official test driver for the UK-based Williams Group, making him Israel’s first Formula One driver.
January 15, 2020
New milestone: Israel starts natural gas exports to Egypt
Israel has emerged as a major energy player in the Middle East, with the discoveries of the Tamar gas field in 2009 and the Leviathan reservoir in 2010.
January 15, 2020
WATCH: Tel Aviv ranked in top 5 most searched destinations for hotels
According to a survey of Google searches, Tel Aviv is one of the most sought after destinations in the world based on searches for hotel reservations.
January 15, 2020
WATCH: Skiier wins Israel’s 1st medal at 2020 Winter Youth Olympics
Noa Szollos, a 16-year-old alpine skiier, is taking home Israel's first medal at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games and she couldn't be prouder.
January 14, 2020
Israel concerned about secret International Criminal Court arrest warrants
Israeli ministers reportedly believe the ICC will launch an investigation against Israel within 90 days and that high-ranking Israeli officials and IDF officers may be arrested abroad and extradited to The Hague.
January 14, 2020
In dramatic about-face, New Right joins forces with National Union for Knesset election
The new unified list is now calling on another right-wing party Jewish Home to join the alliance.
January 14, 2020
Netanyahu to Israeli held in Russia: ‘Citizens of Israel are thinking of you’
'We do not abandon anyone to their fate. The State of Israel and I are investing ceaseless efforts to affect your release,' Netanyahu said.
January 14, 2020
Knesset members will rule on Netanyahu’s immunity from prosecution
In a surprise move, members of Israel's parliament passed a vote on the formation of a committee to rule on the prime minister's immunity from prosecution for corruption charges.
January 13, 2020
New Right announces it’s running alone in March election
It represents 'the only chance' for the right-wing parties overall to achieve an absolute majority in parliament, says New Right.
January 13, 2020
Jordan’s king says relationship with Israel is on ‘pause’
'The two-state solution in my mind, and I know in the majority of European countries, is the only way forward,' King Abdullah said.
January 13, 2020
Faltering Israeli parties that once brought Palestinian self-rule running together in March election
Labor and Meretz leaders are stressing that the merged list is a 'technical' move, meaning that they are each remaining independent parties.
January 13, 2020
Knesset speaker decries ‘dirty process’ to prevent immunity from Netanyahu
The speaker argued that the proceedings would become a 'a jungle that shames' parliament.
January 12, 2020
Israeli intelligence helped US eliminate Soleimani, NBC reports
Reports related to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani acknowledge the assistance of Israeli intelligence, in addition to 'a network of spies inside Baghdad Airport involved in leaking sensitive security details' about the Iranian general's arrival.
January 12, 2020
Israel releases spy and murderer in ‘gesture of goodwill’ to Syria
Prisoners Sidqi al-Maqt and Amal Abu Saleh were released to their hometown of Majdal Shams in the Syrian Golan Heights.
January 10, 2020
Polish President: Auschwitz commemoration should be in Poland instead of Israel
'To me, it is precisely here, in Poland, on our soil today, occupied back then by Nazi Germany, where those ashes are scattered,' where the event should be held, Andrzej Duda said.
January 10, 2020
Jordan princess makes history: First woman in kingdom to complete jet pilot training
'Brilliant and hard-working as always! Congrats on receiving your wings,' the monarch wrote to his daughter on Instagram.
January 9, 2020
Right-wing steps closer to real unity with reports that Bennett will lead it
'The Right will not forgive Bennett, Smotrich, and Peretz if they don't unite into a joint list,' the prime minister tweeted
January 9, 2020
Israel’s laser defense ‘breakthrough’ reminiscent of 1980 arcade game
New laser weapon will complement Israel's existing anti-missile defense systems.
January 9, 2020
Netanyahu’s immunity strategy hits major bump as Knesset committee to debate request
Netanyahu's effort to delay discussion about his immunity request until after the elections appears to have failed.
January 9, 2020
Iran investigators say Ukrainian plane never called for help
Eyewitnesses, including the crew of another passing flight, described seeing the plane engulfed in flames before crashing, the report said.
January 9, 2020