Netanyahu presides over first unity government cabinet meetingOvershadowed by his afternoon appearance in court, Netanyahu started the day by chairing the first cabinet meeting of his new unity government in a bid to get the country moving out from under the coronavirus crisis. May 24, 2020
800 million-shekel Israeli loan to PA based on lies, report showsIsrael agreed to help the PA out of its financial difficulties with a loan of 800 million shekels. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu trial may take up to three yearsThe multiple stages of the trial from today's reading of the indictment through preliminary arguments and hearing the evidence against the prime minister will take up to three years before a verdict is rendered. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu in court: First time prime minister sits in defendant’s chairNetanyahu's allies say that the legal system and the media have it in for him. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu corruption trial set to beginNetanyahu has denied the charges in a series of cases he has called an 'attempted coup' by the police, prosecutors and the media. May 23, 2020
Tragedy as Israel’s youngest corona victim, 33, succumbsCancer survivor and father of young boy becomes Israel's youngest victim of disease. May 21, 2020
Cyberattack on Iran port showed only fraction of Israel’s capabilities, expert saysIsrael has even stronger tools, said the cyberdefense professional. May 21, 2020
Israel remembers Ethiopian Jews who died trying to reach IsraelMount Herzl memorial in Jerusalem commemorates those who perished trying to flee Ethiopia, many on foot, in their bid to reach freedom in Israel. May 21, 2020
Netanyahu: Iran will face destruction if it attempts a ‘final solution’'Any regime that threatens the destruction of the State of Israel faces a similar danger,' he said. May 21, 2020
Luxembourg FM offers veiled threats against Israel over annexationJean Asselborn has pushed the possibility of EU sanctions against Israel if the annexation plan moves forward. May 21, 2020
Israel celebrates Jerusalem Day, though corona puts damper on festivitiesCity is set to mark the 53rd anniversary of the liberation and unification of the capital. May 21, 2020
Former IDF commander Gadi Eisenkot hints at political careerChief of staff who retired from the IDF last year says he 'wants to make a difference again,' but by law has to stay out of politics until 2022. May 21, 2020
Stray camel kills Israeli motorist, part of ongoing problem in Negev regionIn the past decade, more than 350 motorists had been injured and over a dozen killed by stray camels. May 20, 2020
Israeli restaurants to reopen May 27 as detailed plan materializesHealth Ministry decides to allow restaurants, wedding halls to return to operation on May 27 with some reduced social distancing requirements and some limitations on capacity. May 20, 2020
Analysis: ‘Bloat’ is the least of the new Israeli government’s problemsThe views of key members of Netanyahu's administration are at odds with policies he hopes to implement, the biggest being annexation. May 20, 2020
‘Israel isn’t ready for second wave,’ says senior pandemic adviserA senior health adviser said Israel lacks the tools to effectively combat a second outbreak. May 20, 2020
Netanyahu’s attorneys battle state prosecutors on eve of corruption trialDefense attorneys’ request that Netanyahu be excused from attending opening hearing sparks public battle with state prosecutors. May 20, 2020
IDF intercepts arms smugglers from Jordan, 1 injuredIsraeli forces stopped two suspects who crossed into Israeli territory and fired towards them. May 20, 2020
Israel, Hezbollah brace for war 20 years after withdrawal'We are preparing seriously for the next war,' said Col. Israel Friedler. May 20, 2020
Netanyahu accedes to requests from rabbis, reopens synagoguesThe government agreed to allow synagogues to restart, particularly given the easing in other areas, such as recreation and dining. May 20, 2020
WATCH: Israel’s public transportation struggles with corona restrictionsDespite the easing of restrictions, those regarding public transport are still firmly in place, causing frustration among many commuters. May 20, 2020
Etihad completes first commercial flight between UAE and IsraelThe flight marks an open moment of cooperation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates after years of covert relations. May 19, 2020
WATCH: Wildfires ravage Israel amid record-breaking heatwaveIsrael is enduring an extreme heatwave, with wildfires raging in various places throughout the country. May 19, 2020
Chief rabbi calls on government to reopen synagoguesChief Rabbi David Lau tells Netanyahu that faithful don't understand how shopping malls can reopen, yet houses of prayer remain closed. May 19, 2020
In internet first, Hebrew website domain names on the horizonHebrew is one of eight languages in the world that uses right to left script. May 19, 2020
Israeli mobster takes on Arab city to get back stolen horseThe mobster was going to get his horse back no matter what, a friend says. May 19, 2020
Ron Dermer: Act now on annexation lest Biden winDemocratic candidate Biden holds a 5 percent lead in the polls over Trump. May 19, 2020
‘Megaphone diplomacy’: Israel’s foreign minister chides EU for veiled threatThe EU expressed 'grave concern' if Israel annexes parts of Judea and Samaria. May 19, 2020
Netanyahu’s request to skip opening of his trial rejectedThe State Attorney's Office said it saw no reason to grant the prime minister's request. May 19, 2020
Israel ready to spread its wings and fly (on a limited basis)New procedures at Ben Gurion Airport will include arriving four hours before your flight in order to undergo a coronavirus test before boarding any plane. May 19, 2020
Israel’s outgoing justice minister regrets unfinished reforms: The department protects itself, not publicDeparting Justice Minister Amir Ohana passes the reins to Avi Nissenkorn, but not without a few choice words. May 19, 2020
Wife of man convicted of triple homicide: We’ll go to Israel’s supreme courtIn its conviction, the court stated that it believed husband Amiram’s confession, even if he had been tortured prior to giving the police his statement. May 19, 2020
Jonathan Tobin: Palestinian Arabs continue to learn the wrong history lessonUnder no circumstances will they ever concede that the fault for the catastrophe that befell them was largely their own. May 19, 2020
Gantz steps into defense minister’s role, says he’ll push Trump planBenny Gantz takes office as defense minister pledging to push the Trump peace plan forward. May 19, 2020
70 percent of Israel’s corona cases began in US, finds Tel Aviv University researcherThe U.S. was by far the most significant source of Israeli coronavirus cases according to a new study led by a Tel Aviv University expert. May 18, 2020
Netanyahu seeking to be excused from corruption trial openingPrime Minister Netanyahu requested permission to skip the opening of his corruption trial, which is scheduled to begin next week in Jerusalem. May 18, 2020
Unprecedented heat wave descends on Israel, temperatures soar past 104Temperatures reached 104 degrees Fahrenheit and even 113 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas on Sunday. May 18, 2020
Tel Aviv mayor sues Likud minister Miri RegevShe spread 'fake new,s' the Tel Aviv mayor said in the suit filed on Monday. May 18, 2020
New unity government marks significant milestones for women, minoritiesThe new government has 29 female lawmakers, including the first hijab-wearing MK and the first Ethiopian-born government minister. May 18, 2020
Pompeo, Friedman ‘warmly welcome’ new Israeli government'We warmly welcome the announcement of the formation of a new Government of Israel,' Pompeo tweeted. May 18, 2020
Sen. Feinstein: Annexation will mean ‘long-term costs’ to US-Israel relations'America’s relationship with Israel is founded upon… the need for a negotiated two-state solution,' Feinstein said. May 18, 2020
Israel’s new Foreign Minister: Trump plan a historic opportunityHe said 'the plan will be promoted responsibly, vis-à-vis our neighbors in the region and the United States.' May 18, 2020
Falafel stand owner who epitomized corona woes hospitalized with heart attackYuval Carmi from Ashdod is recovering from a heart attack. His tearful TV interview epitomized the plight of small businesses during the pandemic's height. May 18, 2020
New Israeli gov’t claims ‘national responsibility’; comes with heavy price tagAfter 18 months, a national unity government is born amidst criticism of its outsized number of ministers and deputy ministers. May 18, 2020
Jewish man convicted of triple murder in arson attack; defense will appeal – ‘a dark day for Israel’'It's a dark day for the State of Israel,' said Ben-Uliel's attorneys from the Honenu legal foundation in a statement. 'This judgment is worthy of the third world.' May 18, 2020
Opposition slams size of new government, says country deserves betterOpposition party leaders attack new government for oversized cabinet and accuse it of lack of direction. May 17, 2020
Israeli religious offices in four different cities torched overnightThe police are investigating four apparent cases of arson after three rabbinical court offices and one council office were set on fire, causing damage but no injuries. May 17, 2020
Netanyahu inaugurates government with call for sovereigntyPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the Knesset that 'it is time' to apply sovereignty to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. May 17, 2020
Danon: Annexation decision to be coordinated with USAmbassador to the UN Danny Danon says the Israeli government decision on annexing settlements in Judea and Samaria 'will be coordinated with the U.S.' May 17, 2020
Family asks for prayers as IDF soldier’s condition deterioratesThe soldier was shot in the head during a terror attack a year and a half ago. May 17, 2020
Israel may be crucial to Trump’s ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to fight CoronaIsrael's advances in the fight against the coronavirus may very well be incorporated into the U.S. effort. May 17, 2020
IDF opens fire at man crossing into Israel from LebanonA man was shot while attempting to cut through the border from Lebanon to Israel. May 17, 2020
Israel’s Knesset begins swearing-in process of 35th governmentIsrael has a new government but some Likud ministers are left feeling alienated. May 17, 2020
Gilad Erdan ready for action as dual ambassador to the US and UNIn a rarity for the Jewish state, current Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan will serve as Israel’s ambassador to both the United States and the United Nations. May 17, 2020
Israel goes back to school as earlier alternating class plan proves unworkableSchools in areas that still have a high concentration of corona cases will remain closed. May 17, 2020
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in his homeAccording to the initial investigation, he died of natural causes. May 17, 2020
World Court becomes ‘tool of war’ against Israel'The ICC [in this case] is an extension of the Palestinian leadership political-warfare strategy,' analyst says. 'It is a tool of war. Period.' May 17, 2020
WATCH: Disputes over ministerial appointments delay new government’s inaugurationLawmakers dissatisfied with their ministerial appointments, or lack thereof, continued to cause delays in the swearing-in of Israel's new government. May 16, 2020
WATCH: Long-awaited Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line opensA new high-speed rail line connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv was recently inaugurated and is slated to begin passenger service on May 24. May 16, 2020
Pandemic piques interest in aliyah among US JewsAs the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc around the world, aliyah offices report requests to move to Israel have tripled compared to the same period last year. May 16, 2020
