Honeymoon over? Turkey’s FM wants to visit Temple Mount — without Israelis
Turkey-Israel relations have warmed up recently, but Cavusoglu's plan to visit the contentious site is reportedly creating renewed tension.
May 20, 2022
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Iranians tried kidnapping former Israeli defense minister – report
One of the figures the Iranians tried to seduce is former defense minister and former IDF chief of Staff Moshe Ayalon.
May 19, 2022
Shin Bet uncovers Iranian effort to lure Israelis abroad for kidnappings
The Iranians used the authentic identities of foreign individuals who were not aware of what was being done using their identities.
May 19, 2022
New elections? Bennett coalition becomes minority as another MK resigns
With coalition down to just 59 seats, a no-confidence vote next week may lead to the Knesset being dissolved and elections in September 2022.
May 19, 2022
Gantz visits White House, thanks US for ‘commitment to security cooperation’
The defense minister emphasized that Israel will take the measures necessary to defend its citizens and sovereignty.
May 19, 2022
Hospital violence in Israel: Arabs attack staff 2nd time in two days
Dozens of family members violently assaulted staff members at Nahariya hospital after learning their loved one had died, in second attack of its kind in as many days.
May 19, 2022
Netanyahu wants to see coalition fall – even at expense of IDF vets?
Political strategy to embarrass coalition is not well-received by some in the Likud party.
May 19, 2022
Police report continued success in crackdown on violent crime in Arab sector
Since the launch of Operation Safe Track, 228 indictments have been filed against associates of Arab crime organizations.
May 18, 2022
WATCH: IDF welcomes US CENTCOM commander in Tel Aviv
The IDF received the US military's new CENTCOM commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Kurilla, on his first official visit to Israel.
May 18, 2022
Christian Israeli wins kickboxing championship, Muslim opponent refuses to shake hands
'I expect every Israeli citizen to wave the Israeli flag,' says Louay Sakas, who won the international tournament in Istanbul.
May 18, 2022
Bereaved son slams Bennett, ‘I blame you like I blame the terrorist’
'You do not deserve to be in the house my father lived in,' the son of Noam Raz, who was killed during a conterterrorism operation in Jenin, told the prime minister.
May 18, 2022
IDF surrenders to pressure, cancels drill in Arab-Israeli city
'Any sane person would not allow such an exercise in his city,' says Umm Al-Fahm mayor. 'The situation is very explosive right now.'
May 18, 2022
Public transport in Arab crosshairs, passengers paralyzed with ‘built-in fear’
An Arab on the bus pulled out a pocketknife and made threatening gestures at Jewish passengers, witness says.
May 17, 2022
WATCH: What must the govt do to end Israel’s wave of terror?
Likud MK May Golan discusses the uptick in terror attacks and the nation-state law with ILTV.
May 17, 2022
Honeymoon over? Russia fires at Israeli jets in Syria: report
Russia reportedly fires at IAF jets carrying out bombing raid in Syria, marking shift from previous policy.
May 17, 2022
Temple Mount funeral: Jerusalem sees worst violence in a year
Worst unrest since 2021 Israel-Gaza clash sees two Israeli police officers hospitalized, widespread rioting and an attempted car ramming attack.
May 17, 2022
‘I feared for my life’: Arabs riot in Jerusalem hospital after patient dies
Family of deceased beat employees and destroyed medical equipment after the attempt to save the patient's life failed.
May 17, 2022
Israel boosting natural gas production for Europe – report
Israel is poised to replace Russia as Europe diversifies its energy sources.
May 16, 2022
WATCH: High Court rejects petitions against Jerusalem cable car plan
Critics say the plans are ill-conceived for political and cultural reasons.
May 16, 2022
Arab takeover? Gantz warns of Israel’s threat from within
Responding to an online threat of Arab takeover, Gantz said the danger is real if the Negev and Galilee aren’t massively settled by Jews.
May 16, 2022
Residents of Samaria community tell Bennett: Stay away
Bennett is referred to by many as 'the crook' due to his reneging on almost all the statements and pledges he made while campaigning.
May 16, 2022
Arab takeover? Islamist party reveals ‘successes achieved’ in coalition
According to Ra'am MK Walid Taha, 'the government has internalized the new rules of the game' in dealing with Israel’s Arab society.
May 16, 2022
Could terrorists’ families be exiled to Gaza?
>Bennett reportedly looking into legal pathway to forcibly repatriate terrorists' families from Judea and Samaria to the Gaza Strip.
May 16, 2022
Axe-carrying terrorist with suicide letter caught before attack
He was looking for vulnerable Israelis who would be standing by themselves at bus stops or walking alone.
May 16, 2022
Israel, Austria ties ‘took another step forward’; agreement signed in Knesset
The agreement entails cooperation between the parliaments on a variety of issues, including innovation, security strategies, and sustainability.
May 16, 2022
WATCH: Violent brawl between Jews, Arabs in central Jerusalem market
A ruckus occurred in central Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda shuk Sunday evening when Jews and Arabs got into a physical fight.
May 15, 2022
Officers forced to prevent ‘mob’ from taking reporter’s coffin, police say
Israel Police: Officers intervened at reporter’s funeral to prevent ‘mob’ from taking coffin against family’s wishes.
May 15, 2022
Arab party MK caught on camera punching police officer
MK Ofer Cassif, attempting to reach a Palestinian protest, strikes police officer on the head with a closed first.
May 15, 2022
Jewish counterprotesters injured at violent Nakba Day demonstration
Police arrested three people, saying that while the right to protest will be upheld, disturbances of public order and violence are not allowed.
May 15, 2022
‘Appalling, deeply disturbing’ — US, EU slam police violence at reporter’s funeral
The U.S. and European Union slam Israeli police for clashing with mourners at funeral; Police announce they've opened probe into use of force at the event.
May 15, 2022
Einstein letter urging free world to attack Nazi Germany revealed
Despite his pacifist leanings, Albert Einstein urged confrontation against Germany.
May 15, 2022
Identity of IDF commander killed in Gaza operation revealed
Lt.-Col. Mahmoud Kheir el-Din was killed by friendly fire while escaping Hamas terrorists during a secret mission gone bad in the Gaza Strip.
May 15, 2022
First-ever Ecuadorian presidential visit to Israel brings giant delegation
The 100-strong delegation accompanying President Guillermo Lasso aims to strengthen bilateral ties, especially in the fields of security and technology.
May 15, 2022
‘Take up the rifle’ — Calls for violence as mourners clash with police at slain journalist’s funeral
Al Jazeera journalist laid to rest in Jerusalem, as crowd of some 10,000 push past police barriers, many waving Palestinian flags.
May 13, 2022
Israeli counter-terror commando, father of 6, killed in Jenin gun battle
Officer from elite counter-terrorism unit airlifted to Haifa hospital, but succumbed to his wounds several hours later.
May 13, 2022
Arab lawmaker interferes with arrest, any other citizen ‘would have been handcuffed’ for that
'Any other citizen, if he had not been a Knesset member, would have been arrested this afternoon and handcuffed for questioning after doing what MK Tibi did.'
May 12, 2022
WATCH: Bennett urges PA to cooperate in investigation
'We have to get to the bottom of it,' said Keren Hajioff, international spokeswoman to Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, in a video statement Thursday evening.
May 12, 2022
Arab bus driver humiliates Jewish boy, indictment filed
'This is a shocking incident in which a bus driver abused the boy in an attempt to humiliate him and disrespect Jews,' his lawyer stated.
May 12, 2022
Surprising source sheds light on ancient trade across Israel’s Negev desert
'The findings reflect the beginnings of globalization processes in the ancient world,' said Prof. Bar-Oz from the University of Haifa.
May 12, 2022
City of Ma’ale Adumim bans entry of Arabs wearing M-16 shirts
The M-16 rifles used by terrorists who recently carried out deadly attacks 'have become an inspiring symbol for many young Palestinians,' Al Arab reported.
May 12, 2022
Palestinians block probe into journalist’s shooting death, refuse to hand over bullet
Palestinian officials refuse to cooperate with Israeli investigation into slaying of Al Jazeera journalist, will not turn over the bullet that killed her.
May 12, 2022
Suspense over: Islamist party stays in coalition, Israeli gov’t not falling so fast
Ra'am party chief Mansour Abbas told a Knesset news conference that the decision was made for the good of his community.
May 12, 2022
Chaos in Jerusalem: Arabs riot, ambulance hijacked
Police clashed with Arab rioters in eastern Jerusalem on Wednesday, with one man commandeering an ambulance in order to evade arrest.
May 12, 2022
NEAR LYNCHING: Dozens of Arabs viciously attack Jews in northern Israeli city
The victims were attacked with clubs, iron bars and knives.
May 12, 2022
US calls for ‘thorough investigation’ into Palestinian journalist’s death
American ambassador to Israel Tom Nides calls for probe, confirms that slain journalist held American citizenship.
May 11, 2022
‘Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine,’ says Jordanian FM
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said Israel has no sovereignty over the Temple Mount, countering the Israeli PM's remarks.
May 11, 2022
Lack of equipment endangers security in Judea and Samaria, northern border
Additional and upgraded radios are the most immediate requirement, especially with an average of one infiltration a week.
May 11, 2022
Al Jazeera journalist shot, killed in Jenin during IDF fight with terrorists
Although the Palestinian Health Ministry was careful not to say who shot Abu Akleh, Al Jazeera swiftly blamed Israel.
May 11, 2022
Israel cancels work permits for 1,100 Palestinians, relatives of terrorists
'Any Palestinian who thinks of choosing the way of terror should know that the attack he commits will critically harm his family.'
May 11, 2022
More than 1,000 indictments filed for aiding illegal Palestinian entry to Israel in 2022
Despite this, on Monday Israel announced the lifting of the closure on Judea and Samaria that had been implemented for last week’s Independence Day holiday.
May 11, 2022
‘Prepared for any scenario’: IDF begins Israel’s largest-ever military exercise
'We neither seek out nor want conflict but we are prepared for any scenario that comes,' said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett.
May 10, 2022
Flight from Israel delayed after passengers receive threatening photos of crashing planes
Passengers reported to the flight crew that they had received pictures of crashing planes sent to their mobile phones.
May 10, 2022
WATCH: Why Biden’s visit to Jerusalem hospital is provocative to Israel
Biden's upcoming visit to Israel reportedly includes an itinerary that may signal Washington's preference for a divided Jerusalem.
May 10, 2022
‘My daughter was murdered twice – this time by the Israeli gov’t,’ says mother of terror victim
Israel returned for burial the bodies of the terrorists who murdered two young Israelis, causing deep pain for the families of the victims.
May 10, 2022
Biden’s Jerusalem itinerary, White House meeting with Abdullah concern Israelis
Meeting the Jordanian king over the Temple Mount and plans to visit an eastern Jerusalem hospital without an Israeli escort could be indicative of current U.S. policy.
May 10, 2022
Bennett denies caving to Jordan’s Temple Mount demands
srael calls the shots on the Temple Mount, Bennett says; Jordan vehemently disagrees.
May 10, 2022
We don’t need Biden’s permission to build settlements, says Israeli foreign minister
As Biden administration pressures Israel to cancel approval of 4,000 housing units in Judea and Samaria, Lapid says Israel doesn't need permission from Washington.
May 10, 2022
Survey reveals if majority of Israeli-Arabs are loyal to Jewish State
New survey reveals that majority of Israeli Arabs are unwilling to support Israel during wartime, don't feel loyal to the state.
May 10, 2022
WATCH: Ra’am Party meets about future in coalition
Reports indicate that the Ra'am Party will continue to freeze its support for the governing coalition but not quit it.
May 10, 2022
Bennett’s coalition survives no-confidence votes
Majority of Knesset members not interested in new elections so soon.
May 9, 2022