Entertainment industry snarls Jerusalem traffic in demand for aidIsrael's entertainment industry remains shut down due to the pandemic, leading employers and workers to demand that the government provide 'basic existence' to stave off collapse. June 14, 2020
IDF Cyber Defense Unit surrounds Israel in virtual protective fieldAn elite IDF cyber defense unit foiled an attempted Iranian attack several months ago, a report revealed on Thursday. June 13, 2020
Corona infections in Israel soar in last 24 hours, blamed on indifference to restrictionsOfficials blame the spike on the publics' general indifference to social distancing and other coronavirus stipulations. June 12, 2020
Israeli government set to give final approval of ‘Trump Heights’About 20 families are scheduled to move to Trump Heights in the summer. June 12, 2020
Palestinians prefer living under Netanyahu over Abbas, report says'I prefer Israeli sovereignty, a hundred percent,' said one PA resident. June 11, 2020
WATCH: Israeli conservationists protect endangered biblical birdA network of conservationists in Israel are giving the Griffon Vulture a new lease on life. June 11, 2020
New Israeli ‘paper airplane’ drone made with a 3D printerIsrael's new electric-powered 'Sky Printer' unmanned drone is big enough to carry a camera and communications gear, even though it is made from paper. June 10, 2020
German Foreign Minister visits Israel, makes no threats regarding annexationMass is the first EU official to visit Jerusalem since the pandemic. He made no threats about repercussions for Israel's expected annexation of settlements. June 10, 2020
Netanyahu imposes new coronavirus regulations as numbers spikeIsraeli police, criticized for laxity in enforcing guidelines, were called upon to ensure citizens comply with the regulations. June 10, 2020
Jaffa demonstration over Muslim burial site grows into violent riotProtest over municipal evacuation of an ancient Muslim cemetery turns into protest over killing of autistic Palestinian man. June 10, 2020
Third intifada? PA hides intelligence files signaling conflict may be comingThe last time the PA issued such an order was in September 2000, ahead of the Second Intifada. June 10, 2020
Rabbi Druckman, leader of religious-Zionists, throws support behind Netanyahu sovereignty planFormer Knesset member Rabbi Haim Druckman, a respected leading voice in the national-religious camp, endorses Netanyahu’s sovereignty plan despite opposition by other right-wing leaders. June 10, 2020
Newspaper publisher in Netanyahu case sued for paying legal fees with company fundsYediot Ahronot publisher Arnon Mozes is being sued by the newspaper’s director for misappropriating company funds to pay for his legal defense in Case 2000. June 10, 2020
Israeli Supreme Court delivers blow to settlements, 1,000s could be uprootedThe court's decision essentially applied Israeli law to non-citizens. June 10, 2020
WATCH: Hi-tech agriculture booms in Israel’s Negev regionIsrael's Negev desert is home to a cutting-edge research and development center that is transforming the agricultural industry and attracting investors. June 9, 2020
Israeli unemployment expected to hit 400,000 this summerIsrael's government is preparing to register 400,000 of those on unpaid leave as permanently unemployed. June 9, 2020
Wife of man convicted in Duma arson murder blasts court: ‘It was a show trial’Before the sentencing hearing, the wife of the man convicted for the Duma firebombing that killed three says that justice has not been served as her husband is innocent. June 9, 2020
Israeli police targeted: Ramla mayor seeks to increase forcesRamla Mayor Michael Vidal asked Minister of Public Security Amir Ohana to increase forces in the city. June 9, 2020
Water-logged Israeli F-16s brought back from dead, ready for actionAfter months of repairs, water-damaged F-16s airworthy once again. June 9, 2020
New corona hot spot: Illegals in south Tel AvivThe data, updated as of June 8, finds that the majority of cases are from the age of 20-49 and are located in south Tel Aviv and Jaffa. June 9, 2020
Too pretty for prison? Supermodel Bar Rafaeli escapes jail, but not her momBar Refaeli was accused of tax evasion to the tune of over 24 million shekels. June 9, 2020
Netanyahu puts ‘emergency brake’ on eased corona restrictions as infections climbAt a meeting of the special 'Corona Cabinet' the prime minister says the government is hitting the emergency brake as more Israelis are infected by the virus. June 8, 2020
US official: Only Israel’s leaders can stop annexationSpecial Envoy to Combat Anti-Semitism says Trump Administration is 'ready to recognize the sovereignty of the State of Israel in these territories' June 8, 2020
Israel expects Germany will act to reduce annexation tensions in EUIsrael expects Germany will want to moderate extreme reactions from EU members. June 8, 2020
Biblical winery belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite believed to be foundThe Bible says Naboth the Jezreelite was murdered for not handing over the vineyard to King Ahab. June 8, 2020
Senior Chabad rabbi to Netanyahu: Don’t make mistake of accepting Trump plan'This plan will only bring about the opposite of good and security for the Holy Land,' said Rabbi Yaruslavski. June 8, 2020
Israeli police crack down after cruiser shot up in RamlaIsrael's police expressed anger at an unusual shooting that targeted their officers. June 8, 2020
Netanyahu annexation plan gaining support of key settlement leadersLeaders of key local councils in Judea and Samaria met Netanyahu to give their support for annexation under the Trump peace plan even though the details are not final. June 8, 2020
Corona rules go by the wayside as Israeli businesses ignore health guidelinesAn investigation reveals that some major Israeli retail chains aren’t checking customers’ temperatures, enforcing mask wearing or social distancing. June 8, 2020
Israel Army Radio refuses to ban popstar’s music despite her anti-Semitic postArmy Radio said in response to the petition that 'Galgalatz does not boycott any artist.' June 8, 2020
Government announces bailout for Israel’s El Al AirlinesThe Finance Ministry will guarantee a $72 million loan to El Al while the company issues $43 million in new shares that the government will buy if nobody else does. June 7, 2020
PA aims to bring world condemnation down on Israel’s annexation plans'We are prepared to defend any decision the Israeli government makes before the UN,' said Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon. June 7, 2020
Netanyahu blasts violent attack on former Likud MK during condolence callThe prime minister said there was no excuse for attacking Yehuda Glick. June 7, 2020
Israeli President Rivlin to Diaspora Jewry: ‘No challenge too great if we stick together’Israeli president reaches out to Diaspora Jews at Makor Rishon’s first annual Am Olam Conference, live streamed online Sunday. June 7, 2020
Palestinian flags, Stalin and other disturbing images from anti-annexation protestLord writes that the message of the protesters was that 'all is permitted.' June 7, 2020
Israeli health officials fearful as second virus wave buildsCoronavirus infections continuing as health officials express fears that without the public cooperation Israel is moving closer to getting hit with a second wave of the virus. June 7, 2020
Corona pandemic expected to bring Israel quarter million new immigrantsHead of world's largest Jewish non-profit that promotes Israel and Zionism says coronavirus pandemic is expected to push up to a quarter million Jews to make aliya in the coming years. June 7, 2020
Arab MK’s corona infection was a ‘terror attack’ on the Knesset, says Likud lawmakerA Likud Knesset member says the resulting closure of the parliament was like a political 'terror attack' by the Joint Arab List. June 5, 2020
Melanie Phillips: West’s Israel-bashers fail to notice Arabs seek ties with IsraelMeanwhile, undetected by the Israel-bashing West, the train is in fact leaving the station. June 5, 2020
Opinion: Owing the ultra-Orthodox an apologySuddenly, the discussion is no longer about the identity of the coronavirus carriers; no accusations are being flung at them for the way in which they choose to observe their Judaism. June 5, 2020
Israel’s relations with China ‘purely economic,’ while India is ‘strategic partner,’ diplomat says'India and Israel are two countries that respect the rule of law. Both countries are democratic,' Ambassador Malka said. June 5, 2020
Israelis contemplate quitting smoking amid pandemicThe Israel Cancer Association published a report that says 51 percent of Israeli citizens between 18 and 24 have been debating whether or not to quit smoking. June 4, 2020
‘We’ll stop the Trump plan in its tracks,’ pledge Judea and Samaria youthYouth in Judea and Samaria opposed to the Trump peace plan, which provides for a Palestinian state, pledge to stop annexation from moving forward. June 4, 2020
IDF officer shot, seriously wounded in training accidentIronically the soldier who was shot was the safety officer for the training exercise. June 4, 2020
Mavi Marmara one decade on: IDF officer remembers harrowing operation as successAlthough a lack of intelligence led to IDF soldiers being injured and 10 attackers killed, the mission to stop the blockade-runner was a success, Major N. says. June 4, 2020
US official: ‘There will be no freeze on isolated settlements’The senior official said, 'The vision of peace speaks for itself and we recommend to whoever isn't updated to read it.' June 4, 2020
Knesset closes after Arab MK tests positive for coronavirusKnesset Member Samy Abu Shahadeh of the Joint List tested positive, causing the Knesset to cancel all meetings and order 700 workers to stay home. June 4, 2020
Israeli security forces foil stabbing attack in central Israel'The guards ordered him to stop, at which point the suspect threw a knife on the ground and was arrested,' the Defense Ministry said. June 4, 2020
WATCH: Lockdown looms as Israel sees largest 24-hour corona spike in a monthIsrael reported 116 coronavirus diagnoses in one day, leading to the closure of five more schools in central Israel whose students tested positive for the virus. June 3, 2020
Half of Israelis support sovereignty, 25% even without US backingA majority (58%) said that annexation could lead to Palestinians initiating a third intifada. June 3, 2020
Netanyahu to present annexation bill as separate vote from Trump planA statement from the prime minister's office said he is committed to negotiating on the basis of the Trump plan and will also move forward with applying sovereignty. June 3, 2020
IDF allows a peek at its new top secret unit for advanced warfareThe Shiloach Brigade takes some of the best minds in the IDF to design new high-tech solutions to combat advances in warfare by Israel's enemies. June 3, 2020
Israel’s intelligence minister says 2nd corona wave ‘inevitable’Even if a vaccine is found soon, it cannot be administered to everyone until the middle or end of 2022, Minister Cohen said. June 3, 2020
Turkey creeps toward Temple Mount, inaugurates new center in JerusalemThe center is a kind of guest house, featuring a restaurant and cafe. It proudly features the flags of Turkey and the Palestinian Authority. June 3, 2020
Israeli Army prepares for ‘day after’ annexation, including scenarios of widespread violenceTop IDF and security officials meet in Tel Aviv to plan for a wide range of potential scenarios if Israel officially declares annexation of the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria. June 3, 2020
Israeli school system remains open even as corona outbreak sends 1,000s of students homeNew outbreaks close dozens of schools and send 1,000s into quarantine, but the government is not jumping to shut down the education system. June 3, 2020
KFC comes to Israel – 4th time’s a charmThe fast-food chain failed during three previous attempts to establish itself in Israel over the past four decades. June 2, 2020
IDF tanks face off against Lebanese soldiers armed with rocket-propelled grenadesIn an incident described as 'unusual,' Israel tanks and Lebanese soldiers turned their weapons on one another. June 2, 2020
Trump plan paves way for 2nd Gaza in heart of Judea and Samaria, warns Israeli MK'You will quickly lose control, and what will basically happen is a state like Gaza will be established,' said Bezalel Smotrich. June 2, 2020
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv, calling for end to violence against womenThousands gather in Tel Aviv for annual rally to end violence against women, after coronavirus lock downs increased calls to emergency domestic violence hotlines by 122 percent. June 2, 2020
