Israel launches its coronavirus vaccination driveIsrael will first immunize health workers, followed by those over 60 years old. December 20, 2020
LIVE TV: Netanyahu receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine'I believe in this vaccine,' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before receiving an injection of the Pfizer/BioNTech formula on Saturday night. December 19, 2020
EU court ruling paves way for kosher slaughter ban'Simply put, beast takes preference over man,' said Rabbi Menachem Margolin. December 18, 2020
‘Horrifying’ report shows third of Israel’s youth avoid draft, many for ‘mental health’Report to Knesset shows exemptions to mandatory service on the rise, especially due to mental health exemptions. December 17, 2020
Gantz sparks outrage with willingness to make room for Palestinian capital in Jerusalem'United Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish people, not the capital of anyone else,' said Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Rafi Peretz. December 17, 2020
Israeli Ultra-Orthodox parents arrested for trying to marry off 14-year-old daughterThe ultra-Orthodox mother said, 'I know a lot of girls who got married at 15' despite Israeli law stipulating an 18 year age minimum. December 17, 2020
Anti-IDF film wins Jerusalem festival prizeA critic who watched the film said the soldiers’ interviews provided “disturbing testimonies” about IDF activity in Hebron. December 17, 2020
Is the window closing for Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria?A new campaign has been launched by Israel’s Sovereignty Movement for the application of Israeli law over Judea and Samaria before Donald Trump’s presidency comes to an end. December 17, 2020
Israeli delegation to visit Morocco, first-ever direct flightWhile Morocco and Israel previously had no formal diplomatic relations, the countries have a long history of intelligence sharing and cultural exchange. December 17, 2020
Spectacular ancient mosaic floor returns to IsraelExquisite Roman mosaic floor returns to Israel after being displayed around the world to serve as centerpiece of new archaeological center in Lod. December 16, 2020
Israelis rescued from flooded cars, homes in heavy winter rainsMajor storm dumps several inches of water in some parts of the country flooding roads, homes. December 16, 2020
Blue and White MK: Diaspora Jews must ‘have a voice’ in Israel“I want Diaspora Jewry to have a voice,” said MK Tehila Friedman. "We need to take them into account." December 16, 2020
Jewish families establish new outpost in Hebron hillsIn September, security forces evacuated and demolished a Jewish outpost on the same site, near Kiryat Arba. December 16, 2020
Poll: New Likud breakoff party predicted to become 2nd largest in KnessetThe New Hope party is projected to win 21 seats in the Knesset, second only to the Likud’s 27 seats. December 16, 2020
Israel facing third lockdown even as vaccines arrive in countryThe daily number of Covid-19 cases passes 2,500, the mark set by the government for tightening restrictions. December 16, 2020
Israeli HMOs refuse to give corona vaccine without legal protection against damagesHMOs threaten not to start vaccinating people until they get protection from lawsuits for any potential damages. December 15, 2020
Netanyahu appoints new head of Israel’s Mossad spy agencyDeputy Mossad director identified only as 'D', appointed to head Israel's spy agency. December 15, 2020
Israeli Deni Avdija plays near-perfect game in NBA pre-season debut'I thought, ‘Whoa, you are in the Barclay Center, playing against all those players you saw on TV, and now you’re just playing against them on the court,' said the 6-foot-9-inch Israeli forward. December 15, 2020
Israeli eye doctor, mask company bring hope to EthiopiaWhat do an American-Israeli eye surgeon and a Ramat Gan-based biomedical company have in common? December 15, 2020
Hasmonean remains reinterred after Palestinian desecration of burial siteThe remains were reinterred after they had been scattered by Palestinian farmers near Jericho. December 15, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court Justice’s early retirement welcomed by right-wingA review of the justice’s career shows a clear progressive tilt that angered many Israelis. December 15, 2020
Likud MK on life support as Israel’s corona deaths top 3,000On Saturday, Bitan was admitted to the intensive care unit at Sheba Hospital in Ramat Gan after his symptoms worsened December 14, 2020
IDF general hits back at critics over his nomination to head Yad VashemFormer IDF general says he never advocated the transfer of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria, only 'decisive' victory over terrorists. December 14, 2020
Israeli authorities can’t control mass Muslim Temple Mount gatherings despite corona restrictionsSenior Israeli officials discussed the widespread social distancing violations at Al Aqsa Mosque, where Friday prayers last week drew a staggering 18,000 worshippers. December 14, 2020
Military rabbinate ‘folding’ to Reform Judaism, report saysA senior official within the military Rabbinate blasted Chief Rabbi of the IDF Eyal Karim, saying he “folded” to pressure from outside groups. December 14, 2020
Head of Arab party denies Joint List on verge of breaking upHead of Ra'am Party rejects news report his party will quit the Joint Arab List, says his goal is to strengthen the Arab vote. December 14, 2020
Analysis: Israel’s intelligence agencies brace for major changesNext year may see new directors named for the Shin Bet security service, Mossad intelligence agency and the Military Intelligence Directorate—but is such massive change prudent? December 13, 2020
Cyberattack threatens Israel’s supply chain of basic commoditiesA hack into the servers of software company Amital Data led to an attack on some 40 of its clients, including some of the country’s largest in the logistics and importing sectors. December 13, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic’'The approval has allowed us to get [vaccination] underway,' Netanyahu said. 'We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic.' December 13, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests continue as new elections loomPolice arrest three protesters in Jerusalem, Knesset to hold first vote on election date Monday. December 13, 2020
Israel sets order of priorities for vaccine, but survey finds 1/3 of population don’t want itHealth care workers will be first in line to get the Covid-19 vaccines flying into Israel, but over a third of the population says it will refuse the inoculation. December 13, 2020
Israeli Navy chief rejects anti-Netanyahu allegations in German submarine caseSharvit slammed allegations that some of the Thyssenkrupp submarines and ships were needlessly purchased. December 13, 2020
Jerusalem Film Festival to screen anti-IDF, left-wing propaganda flickAn English summary of the film on the Jerusalem Film Festival site reads, 'Why do Israeli soldiers hate enforcing lockdowns, but just love the smell of a Molotov cocktail?' December 13, 2020
Israel prepares vehicles for mobile Covid and flu shotsManufactured by the Israeli company Caravila, the two-ton vehicles include a separate entrance and exit. December 13, 2020
Israel, Bhutan establish formal relationsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the deal, writing on Twitter that it is an "additional fruit of the peace agreements." By Associated Press Israel and Bhutan announced Saturday the estab... December 12, 2020
WATCH: ‘Jerusalema’ dance craze sweeps through Israel’s capitalA new viral dance video features the mayor of Jerusalem, holocaust survivors, and school children, among others. December 12, 2020
Israeli striker scores 2 critical goals in Spanish leagueShon Weissman's goals lifted Real Valladolid over Osasuna in Spain's top level La Liga. December 12, 2020
Cabinet backs down: No Chanukah restrictions, but lockdown on horizonPlans for a nightly curfew during eight-day Chanukah holiday are scrapped, but lockdown in three weeks if infection rate doesn't drop. December 10, 2020
Haredi hackathon targets solutions to coronavirus crisisUltra-Orthodox programmers include many from hard-hit city of Bnei Brak: 'we were strongly motivated to seek solutions.' December 10, 2020
Tension between Hebron clans and Palestinian Authority threatens to boil overThere is a constant tension between the PA and clans in Hebron, as many of their leaders do not accept the PA’s authority and demand to be part of the decision-making process. December 10, 2020
Polls: Sa’ar’s new party could oust NetanyahuAccording to the polls, New Hope would gain between 15 to 18 seats in the Knesset, making it the second largest party behind Likud’s projected 25 to 27 seats. December 10, 2020
Leading Israeli rabbi: Jewish law trusts vaccinesAlthough no coronavirus vaccines have been approved in Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says people should not fear inoculation. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Will Danny Danon join Netanyahu rival’s new party?Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon weighs in on Gideon Sa'ar's 'New Hope' party and addresses the invitations he has received to join it. December 10, 2020
Canadian-raised MK wants to improve Israeli society, childhood memories of Aliza Begin ‘affect everything I do’Cotler-Wunsch discusses her goals in the Knesset, challenges facing new immigrants, Israel-Diaspora rift, anti-Semitism; defends party’s no-confidence vote that could force elections. December 10, 2020
Jewish Agency confronted over partnership with evangelicals accused of missionary activity'Whether these volunteers are missionizing to olim or just doing the gardening, we should not be partnering with Messianics,' said Shannon Nuszen, founder and director of Beyneynu. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Should ex-Israeli space chief’s claims about ‘aliens’ be investigated?According to Israel's former space chief, aliens exist and the U.S. collaborates with them. December 10, 2020
Netanyahu: Israel’s vaccination campaign launches Dec. 27Netanyahu said a public vaccination campaign would begin on Dec. 27, with the capacity to inoculate 60,000 people a day. December 9, 2020
Election bill to be voted on next week, sets March 16 dateKnesset committee approves bill to dissolve the Knesset; country faces elections in March unless budget deal is reached. December 9, 2020
Shnerb family blasts ‘joke’ terrorist plea bargain"He has no right to see the light of day, just as our daughter doesn’t see the light of day,” said Shira Shnerb. December 9, 2020
Government scraps nightly curfew, decides to open mallsFlip-flop decision making continues as government struggles for stable coronavirus policies, election hovers in background. December 9, 2020
Pfizer vaccines arrive in Israel, Netanyahu says ‘I will be the first’Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will be the first to get the inoculation, to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. December 9, 2020
Report: Finance Ministry gearing up for El Al bailoutLast week, the Finance Ministry transferred $25 million to El Al. December 9, 2020
Netanyahu rival bolts party in bid to oust PM'A change in the country's leadership is needed,' Gideon Saar said. December 8, 2020
Central Elections Committee: if vote called, we’ll be ready in 90 daysKnesset discusses the complications of voting during a coronavirus wave, but elections committee head says too late for changes. December 8, 2020
WATCH: Israel alone targeted by UN’s ‘anti-nuclear Mideast’ resolutionsThe United Nations continued to disproportionately target Israel in its latest round of resolutions, which call on Israel exclusively to renounce nuclear weapons. December 8, 2020
Israeli lawmaker wants to name IDF base after pre-state Christian Zionist officerLieut. Col. John Patterson is considered ‘one of the founding fathers’ of the IDF, says the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. December 8, 2020
25 arrested, 6 police wounded at haredi protest in JerusalemLocal Yossi Bergman told Ynet that the protest againt new light-rail routes did not accurately reflect the feelings of most of the neighborhood’s residents. December 8, 2020
Israel expecting nightly curfews as virus cases continue to climbCabinet measure to force people to stay home during Chanukah holiday slammed by health officials. December 8, 2020
Western Wall prepares for tourists from UAE, BahrainThe information presented to the visitors recounts the heritage of the Western Wall, its customs and traditions. December 8, 2020
Report: First Pfizer vaccine shipment to arrive in Israel on ThursdayChannel 12 news reported that the first delivery of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Israel at the end of this week. December 7, 2020
