Ultra-orthodox frustration spills over into violence against policeOn Sunday evening, ultra-Orthodox protesters rallied in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, railing against the current lockdown over the High Holidays. September 21, 2020
Thousands of protesters flout lockdown rules, flood streets of JerusalemMany protesters ignored social-distancing rules that order them to remain in small separated 'capsules' of people September 20, 2020
WATCH: ‘You won’t break us,’ say Israeli chefs at plate-smashing anti-lockdown protestTel Aviv restaurateurs smashed plates to protest Israel's second nationwide lockdown, which began on Friday. September 20, 2020
Health officials: Israel heading for corona disaster like ItalySenior hospital officials say public does not understand how bad the situation is, hospitals may be overwhelmed like what happened in Italy. September 18, 2020
Israel selling off surplus ventilators despite rise in serious coronavirus casesIsrael is offering for sale many of the respirators it purchased, even as the coronavirus reaches record levels. September 17, 2020
El Al now owned by 27-year-old yeshiva studentJerusalem yeshiva student purchases majority share of nearly bankrupt national airline that will start flying again next month. September 17, 2020
Israel’s lockdown starts Friday: The question is will its citizens obey?The Health Minstry is pessimistic about the chances of the lockdown's success. September 17, 2020
On Jewish New Year, Israel’s population hits 9.25 millionStatistics released before Rosh Hashana show majority of Israelis were happy before the pandemic hit. September 16, 2020
Israeli Health Minister says lockdown won’t work as daily cases soar past 5,000'Anyone who thinks that in two or three weeks the numbers will go down - is mistaken,' he told Ynet on Wednesday. September 16, 2020
Abraham Accords: A commitment to peace, no promises to PalestiniansEasing concerns for right-wing Israelis, references to eastern Jerusalem, 1967 borders, Judea and Samaria, and a timeline for a Palestinian state were all conspicuously absent. September 16, 2020
‘This day is a pivot of history,’ Netanyahu says as Israel, UAE, Bahrain sign peace deal'This day is a pivot of history. It heralds a new dawn of peace,' Netanyahu said. September 15, 2020
Trump says 5 to 6 Arab countries will sign deals, gives Netanyahu key to White House'It's going to be a lot of great activity. You're going to see peace in the Middle East,' Trump said. September 15, 2020
Nearing 5,000: Infection rate rockets days before Israel’s national lockdownInfections explode to over 5,000 in the past day with country to be locked down starting this weekend. September 15, 2020
Gantz, uninvited to ceremony: ‘I don’t have to sit as an extra and applaud’'It's okay that the prime minister traveled alone to Washington,' Gantz said. September 15, 2020
Netanyahu, treaties in hand, says ‘I assure you, more countries are on the way’"I have in my hands the draft historic peace treaty between Israel and the Emirates," Netanyahu said on the lawn of Blair House. September 15, 2020
WATCH: Netanyahu rival slams corona lockdown as ‘blow to small businesses’Israel's new coronavirus lockdown will shutter malls, stores, and restaurants, which will cripple the economy, warns Naftali Bennett. September 14, 2020
3 life sentences for Israeli convicted for murder of Arab family'His actions were carefully planned. This is not a spontaneous event but out of a racist extremist ideology,' Justice Ruth Lorch said. September 14, 2020
Israeli hospital chiefs torn on need for lockdownIs the Israeli healthcare system really on the verge of collapse? It depends on who you ask. September 14, 2020
America on the Mediterranean? New poll finds 75% of English-speakers in Israel want to unite politicallyAnglos number between 300,000 and 400,000 in Israel, according to David Fine, founder of The Anglo Vision. September 14, 2020
WATCH: Israeli hospital signs major deal with UAE investment firmIsrael's Sheba Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Arab Emirates' APEX National Investment firm to launch a joint 'Gulf innovation hub.' September 14, 2020
New year? New lockdown: Schools, malls, restaurants shuttered under corona restrictions'I know that these steps come at a difficult price for all of us. This is not the holiday we are used to,' said the prime minister, announcing strict new corona restrictions ahead of the Jewish new year. September 13, 2020
Israeli supermodel sentenced for tax evasionThe 35-year-old Refaeli and her mother were convicted in July on offenses of evading paying taxes on income nearing $10 million. September 13, 2020
Haredi minister’s resignation a sign of ultra-Orthodox distrustIsrael Democracy Institute says ultra-Orthodox losing faith in both government and religious politicians. September 13, 2020
Netanyahu heads to Washington for historic peace deal with UAE, BahrainNetanyahu will fly to D.C. on Sunday for a signing at the White House with the UAE and Bahrain. September 13, 2020
‘Major treachery’: Palestinians condemn Israel-Bahrain agreement'The Palestinian leadership rejects this step taken by the Kingdom of Bahrain, and calls on it to immediately take it back.' September 13, 2020
Haredi minister quits government over lockdown imposed during holidaysLitzman threatened to leave the government. He is the most outspoken of the opponents to the lockdown plan. September 13, 2020
Holocaust survivor, 83, brutally beaten in Haifa parkHolocaust survivor brutally beaten: 'Hit me with an iron chain in the back.' September 13, 2020
With F-35 sale to UAE on horizon, Israel assembles team to ensure it keeps military edgeA senior security official said, 'We now enjoy winds of peace, but we live in an unstable area where the wind direction may change rapidly.' September 13, 2020
Bahrain recognizes Israel, announces establishment of diplomatic ties'Ties between these two dynamic societies and advanced economies will continue the positive transformation of the Middle East and increase stability, security, and prosperity in the region,' said a joint statement. September 12, 2020
Daily virus cases surpass 4,000 for 2nd day as Israel heads toward lockdownGovernment announces a 2-week nationwide closure to begin before Rosh Hashana holiday period. September 11, 2020
Iron Dome production facility to open in US'This will be the first Iron Dome all-up-round facility outside of Israel,' Raytheon’s Sam Deneke, vice president of Land Warfare and Air Defense business execution. September 11, 2020
Israel in full crisis mode as cabinet meets: Chances of 1-month lockdown rated highThe government will convene tonight to vote on a four-week closure - starting next Tuesday September 10, 2020
Israel’s small business federation: Lockdown will bring anarchySmall businesses, self-employed threaten to ignore pending national lockdown order. September 10, 2020
BBC producer of Jerusalem documentary promotes pro-Palestinian propaganda on TwitterGathwaite retweeted an article praising Ahed Tamimi, the Palestinian teenager who slapped an IDF soldier in a video that went viral, calling her an 'icon for Palestinian resistance.' September 10, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests are ‘engine for disease’; at least 55 with corona took part in demonstrationsThe demonstrations, which have numbered up to 13,000 people tightly packed together, are an 'engine for increasing infection,' Levi said. September 10, 2020
1000 yeshiva students infected with corona, some allegedly on purposeHigh number of coronavirus cases reported as certain schools fail to enforce guidelines and some students infect themselves on purpose. September 9, 2020
WATCH: Thousands attend Arab weddings in Israel, with few masks and no supervisionLarge weddings in the Arab sector are attracting thousands of guests, most of whom do not wear masks or adhere to social distancing rules. September 9, 2020
WATCH: Top Israeli hospitals prepare for ‘twindemic’Major hospitals in Israel are facing the challenge of treating a new spike in coronavirus patients, while preparing for the potential arrival of a 'twindemic' caused by the flu. September 9, 2020
Disorder in the court: Rise in justified complaints against Israeli judgesThe annual report of the ombudsman for judges shows an increase in justified complaints resulting in censure of judges. September 9, 2020
Netanyahu calls for independent investigation of prosecutor’s office, police after revelation of cover-upAfter a bombshell report exposing a cover-up on the part of the police and state prosecutors, the prime minister called for an investigation. September 9, 2020
Health Ministry warns of month-long, nationwide lockdownAs coronavirus infections continue to skyrocket, officials say hospitals are on the verge of collapse under the load. September 9, 2020
Israeli security chief appeared to play role in cover-up of Bedouin shootingNadav Argaman, head of Shabak, Israel's internal security service, prevented an investigator of giving his opinion to the investigative unit. September 9, 2020
Israel buys record 4 million flu vaccinesThe purchase almost doubles last year’s supply, and the health authorities have already decided to expand the circle of mandatory vaccinations. September 9, 2020
US ambassador’s home in Israel sold to billionaire Adelson, report says; asking price was $80 millionThe sprawling seaside compound in the upscale town of Herzliya had an asking price of over $80 million, according to reports. September 9, 2020
WATCH: African nation Chad announces Jerusalem diplomatic officeMuslim-majority Chad announced plans to open a diplomatic office in Jerusalem during a visit to Israel by a high-ranking diplomat this week. September 8, 2020
Israel’s corona czar: ‘These holidays won’t be like your normal holidays’Israel's corona czar said he would work to reduce the 'endless round of meals' during the holiday, which he described as 'classic contagion' events. September 8, 2020
Bombshell in Netanyahu case: State Prosecutor hid conflict of interest as investigator carried out romance with sister of newspaper publisherAn investigation revealed that senior police officials and the State Prosecutor’s office covered up a conflict of interest held by a senior Netanyahu investigator. September 8, 2020
France to Israel: Don’t strip terrorist of Jerusalem residency permit'Mr. Hamouri must be able to lead a normal life in Jerusalem, where he was born and where he resides,' France said. September 8, 2020
Israeli drone that gives first person view into buildings catches US Army’s interestIsraeli drone Skylord lets soldiers 'fly through' buildings to locate terrorists. September 8, 2020
Israeli corona cases hit record high, night curfews imposed on 40 citiesThe Health Ministry reported 3,425 new cases in the last day, the highest since the start of the pandemic in Israel. September 8, 2020
Netanyahu blasts opposition member who calls for disobeying government health restrictionsYisrael Beitenu head Avigdor Liberman reacted: 'The prime minister is spreading chaos, a plague worse than corona.' September 8, 2020
Poll: Bennett’s Right-wing Yemina party soars with 21 seatsPublic showing their frustration at the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis. September 8, 2020
WATCH: Corona curfew-breakers threatened with arrest by Israeli policeIsrael Police Spokesperson Mickey Rosenfeld explained the measures law enforcement is taking to enforce corona-related curfews for the next week. September 7, 2020
Malawi to open embassy in Jerusalem, making it first African country in Israel’s capital'Looking forward to continue advancing with your government this important goal and our relations,' said Oded Joseph, Israel's ambassador to Malawi. September 7, 2020
Hospitals ‘on verge of collapse’: Israeli Physicians Association recommends full lockdown on red citiesHundreds of new serious coronavirus patients, alongside an influx of flu patients expected in the coming winter months, may spell disaster for Israel’s health care system. September 7, 2020
Lockdown downgraded to night curfew as Netanyahu responds to Ultra-OrthodoxThe original plan called for a full lockdown on 10 cities, with mainly Arab or haredi populations. September 7, 2020
Israeli death count passes 1,000: Corona czar ‘terrified’ of coming high holidaysIsrael has ordered a lockdown on 31 cities, which is to begin on Monday, but a threatening letter from the haredim may change the plan. September 6, 2020
Netanyahu calls NY Times’ report on F-35 sale to UAE fake newsThe report further stated that the Emiratis were 'stunned' when the Israeli prime minister made a public disavowal of a potential sale. September 6, 2020
’10 billion in investments’: Israel, UAE business set to boom, says Israeli trade expertIsraeli investors are eagerly eyeing opportunities in the Emirates, especially in the FinTech and cyber security fields. September 6, 2020
Kosovo makes history: First Muslim country to open embassy in Jerusalem'Kosovo will be the first majority-Muslim country to open an embassy in Jerusalem,' declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. September 5, 2020
