Number of people entering Israel reduced to 200Only 'urgent humanitarian cases' will be approved. The decision goes into effect next week. February 22, 2021
Israeli Navy foils attack at sea, sinks suspicious vesselIsrael has more concerns about the sea, particularly with its newfound riches offshore which represent soft targets. February 22, 2021
Historic reparations: Yemenite families in Israel to receive money for vanished babiesFor the first time ever, the Israeli government admits responsibility for the disappearance of mostly Yemenite immigrant infants and toddlers. February 22, 2021
Israel releases astonishing results about effectiveness of COVID vaccineData so far shows the Pfizer vaccine has a very high effectiveness in preventing illness, hospitalizations and mortality. February 22, 2021
‘New era of peace and prosperity’: Egyptian minister visits Jerusalem for talks on joint energy ventures'There is a new era of peace and prosperity for the region with the Abraham Accords,' Netanyahu said at the start of the meeting. February 22, 2021
105-year-old IAF founding member promoted to colonelAlex Ziloni, who fought in World War II with the Royal Air Force, was responsible for snagging 21 lightweight planes from the British for the fledgling Israeli Air Force. February 22, 2021
Anti-vaxxer family changes course after pregnant Israeli woman’s death'When it reaches you, you understand that you have to think differently,' said Ben Shitrit's brother-in-law, who ran an anti-vaxxer Facebook page. February 21, 2021
IDF counter-terrorism unit rebels after its commander replacedThe incident apparently began two weeks ago when a veteran sniper commander was removed from his position. February 21, 2021
Israeli party’s attack ad featuring Hitler sparks controversyIn the fictitious conversation, one member of the group sends a picture of Hitler with a heart emoji. February 21, 2021
Mystery ship suspected in 100-mile Israeli coastline contaminationDead marine animals, including turtles and a 17-meter (55-foot) baby whale, were washed ashore, indicating a serious disaster. February 21, 2021
Israel starts reopening economy after two-month lockdownGyms, pools, cinemas and restaurants are opening back up for people who have received two doses of the coronavirus vaccine. February 21, 2021
Dead baby whale tips off Israelis to massive oil spill on shorelineThe Israel Nature and Parks Authority said a 'tar pollution' incident was plaguing waters in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. February 20, 2021
Equatorial Guinea to move embassy to JerusalemThe African nation would become the third country to move its embassy to Israel's capital, after the United States and Guatemala. February 20, 2021
Israel, US announce development of Arrow-4 missile interceptor'Over the last three decades, we have developed one of the most advanced missile defense arrays in the world,' said Israel's Missile Defense Organization head. February 18, 2021
Why did Biden snub Netanyahu, Saudi Arabia – reasons are differentThe original question asked of Jen Psaki was: 'Does the administration still consider the Saudis and the Israelis important allies?' February 18, 2021
Forgot your password to hundreds of millions in Bitcoin? An Israeli start-up can helpHe had put the 7,002 Bitcoin on an IronKey device and forgot the password to access it. February 18, 2021
1,800-year-old ancient coffins found at Israeli SafariThe sarchophagi were actually rediscovered as they'd been found and forgotten years ago. February 18, 2021
Heavy snowfall, winter storm hits IsraelIt snowed this week for the first time in years in certain areas of the Middle East. February 18, 2021
The call is made: Netanyahu and Biden finally speakThe long-awaited call between the prime minister and the president finally took place. Here's what was said. February 17, 2021
Frightening: Israeli fury at ultra-Orthodox ‘bordering on anti-Semitism’Survey shows a third of Israelis are angry with the ultra-Orthodox, who believe the attitude against them "borders on anti-Semitism." February 17, 2021
Israeli politicians angered as vaccine shipment wends its way to GazaPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu justified the decision by explaining that regional proximity means a shared fate. February 17, 2021
Hezbollah’s Nasrallah warns Israel it ‘will see things it has not seen’ since its foundingNasrallah made his remarks at the end of a three-day military drill by Israel simulating war with Hezbollah. February 17, 2021
Israeli Arab running for Knesset banned after calling for Jewish State’s destructionIsrael's attorney general had opined that Ibtisam Mara’ana should not be barred from the Labor list despite her hateful comments. February 17, 2021
Israelis forced into quarantine hotel make getaway during bus stopIsraelis returning from abroad attempted to escape quarantine by making a run for it. February 17, 2021
WATCH: Israeli hospitals brace for influx of infected childrenIsraeli Health Ministry authorities are calling on hospitals to brace for a wave of children infected by the coronavirus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a9fIcNkCtI... February 17, 2021
Israel’s north hit by snowstorm, Jerusalem lies in its pathForecasters expect two to four inches in Jerusalem. February 17, 2021
Israel startup gives discarded clothes and fabric a serious makeoverRe-Born Textiles, a new Israeli initiative, offers an alternative that not only saves clothing and other textile waste from the trash heap but also employs at-risk populations. February 17, 2021
Netanyahu rival Gideon Saar distances himself from Lincoln Project after harassment allegationsThe former Likud veteran had been in talks with four Lincoln Project members on his strategy to unseat Netanyahu. February 16, 2021
Israel opens for business, corona be damned (sort of)Israel's corona cabinet took a big step toward opening the economy on Monday against the recommendations of its health advisors. February 16, 2021
Despite Biden snub, Netanyahu says he has ‘great ties with Democrats’Biden is determined to reset U.S. alliances and has called world leaders, but not Netanyahu, who says he has 'great ties with Democrats.' February 16, 2021
Abu Dhabi arms exhibition urges Netanyahu to reverse decision as Israel nixes participationFollowing the Abraham Accords, Israel's defense sector companies were meant for the first time to openly participate in IDEX, a biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition. February 16, 2021
Biden ‘methodically ignoring’ Netanyahu, says expert on US-Israel relations“He wants to prove that now there’s a new White House” and doesn’t want to help the prime minster get re-elected, says U.S.-Israel relations expert. February 16, 2021
Israelis give exiled Iranian judoka big embrace as he arrives for tournamentIranian officials forced Mollaei to intentionally lose a match in the semi-finals so that he would not face off against Israeli judoka Muki in the finals. February 15, 2021
‘Imagine if ISIS tried to take apart the Statue of Liberty,’ says Israeli politician from Jewish site being destroyed by PalestiniansThe PA has a history of destroying Jewish archaeological sites in an effort to erase Jewish ties to the land. February 15, 2021
Terror fears from new direction: Israel-Jordan border sees uptick in infiltratorsOver the past year, the Israeli-Jordan border saw an uptick in illegals seeking work, mainly from Turkey. February 15, 2021
Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja becomes first UAE ambassador to IsraelKhaja 'will be a great champion of the Abraham Accords — of people-to-people exchange, of trade and investment, of regional peace and stability,' the UAE embassy in the U.S. stated. February 15, 2021
‘It feels like the Wild West’: Bedouin crime runs rampant in the Negev''They are doing whatever they want,' says the father of a 10-year-old raped during a home robbery. February 15, 2021
Report: Israel strategizing for US return to Iran nuclear dealIt’s likely that Israel will adopt a different strategy than the hardline stance it took nearly a decade ago during the original nuclear deal negotiations. February 15, 2021
Israel tracks spread of South African COVID-19 mutationTo date, 44 cases of the South African variant have been detected in Israel, and they have made 124 contacts through 36 infection chains. February 15, 2021
Israel’s corona cabinet makes some headway, talks will continue tomorrowThe timeline relating to the opening of the economy remains a sticking point. February 14, 2021
Israeli pilot programs integrate ultra-Orthodox into premium high-tech jobsCulturally sensitive programs train women and men in the religious sector to fill needs in companies such as Apple, Check Point, Facebook, XM Cyber. February 14, 2021
White House press secretary struggles to answer simple question: Is Israel still considered an ally?'Does the administration still consider the Saudis and the Israelis important allies?' a reporter asked. February 14, 2021
Netanyahu’s 1st crisis with Biden? US demands Israel open skies or El Al will be bannedIf the government refuses, Israeli planes will not be allowed to land in the United States. February 14, 2021
‘Disgusting and shameful’: Haley slams Biden for not calling NetanyahuDuring her tenure as UN ambassador, Haley advocated strongly for Israel. February 14, 2021
US court rules pro-Israel, anti-BDS law in this state is unconstitutionalThe lawsuit said the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College refused to contract for advertising with the Arkansas Times unless it signed a pledge not to boycott Israel. February 13, 2021
Pfizer works in Israel: Only 0.1% of vaccinated catch virus, no deathsAnalysis shows fewer than 0.1% of recipients of the second dose of the vaccine got infected with the coronavirus. February 12, 2021
WATCH: Israeli city offers free meals to citizens who get vaccineThe ultra-Orthodox city of B'nei Brak is offering free cholent as an incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19. February 12, 2021
Orthodox synagogue says young member ‘murdered’ by shocking fake news about vaccineSynagogue furious after 36-year-old ultra-Orthodox man dies from the virus after refusing the vaccination due to fake news it could make him 'sterile'. February 12, 2021
Danon tells Biden to call Netanyahu, tweets his phone number'Might it now be time to call the leader of Israel, the closest ally of the US?' tweeted Israel's former UN envoy. February 12, 2021
Luckless Israeli criminal waits 13 years to exit Thai prison only to stay stuck behind bars when airport closesIn 2007, Thai police found Makhlouf in possession of some 23,000 ecstasy pills. February 11, 2021
Hamas has amassed vast arsenal since 2014 war, Israel saysAccording to Israeli military estimates, Hamas has some 7,000 rockets, as well as 300 anti-tank and 100 anti-aircraft missiles, the commander said. February 11, 2021
Twitter can’t bring itself to ban those calling for Israel’s genocide on platform'That answer happens to be unsatisfactory as a Jew whose genocide is being called for,' said MK Cotler-Wunsh. February 11, 2021
Netanyahu: This is why I can handle Biden’s pressure'The question is, who will withstand the pressure, who will watch out for the interests of the State of Israel?' said Netanyahu. February 11, 2021
Israelis arrested for building, smuggling cruise missiles into Asian countryThe citizens succeeded in developing and manufacturing cruise missiles, according to the authorities. February 11, 2021
Biden’s silence toward Israel crystallizes into icy messageThe U.S. is Israel’s closest ally, yet Biden refuses to call its leader, who has long enjoyed close relations with American presidents and other world leaders. February 11, 2021
Second break-in at southern IDF base in a weekThe successful robbery came despite the IDF and police having prior knowledge that an attempt was being planned. February 11, 2021
Stevie Wonder awarded prestigious Israeli prize despite caving to BDS pressurecancelled a scheduled fundraiser concert organized by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), saying it would be inconsistent with his status as a UN 'Messenger of Peace.' February 11, 2021
Steven Spielberg announced as 2021 Genesis Prize laureate'Jewish Nobel' recognizes the preeminent filmmaker's commitment to Jewish values and dedication to preserving the memory of the Holocaust. February 11, 2021
White House: Biden ‘looks forward’ to speaking with Netanyahu soonThe lack of a call from the president to Israel's leader has been a source of growing concern. February 11, 2021
Israeli dad forgets baby on bus, but it brings out the best in passengersAlthough the passengers were anxious, 'the baby herself was calm' and appeared unaffected by the commotion. February 10, 2021
