WATCH: Anti-Netanyahu protests reach fever pitch in JerusalemProtesters gathered near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem for the twelfth consecutive week, creating an almost deafening racket before clashing with police. September 5, 2020
Israel now has world’s highest coronavirus infection rateSurge in daily infection rate puts Israel in embarrassing position after conquering the first wave earlier this year. September 4, 2020
Hezbollah expected to attack before Jewish holidaysThe Army is making preparations along the northern border where tensions are described as high. September 4, 2020
600,000 Israelis head for lockdown as pandemic spirals out of controlIt's not clear when the lockdown will take effect. The list of cities will only be finalized on Sunday. September 4, 2020
Bahrain opens skies to Israel, joining Saudis in allowing overflightsBahrain, too, has agreed to allow overflight permission to Israeli flights. September 4, 2020
Gov’t greenlights lockdown of 30 Israeli cities amid massive corona spikeThe Israeli government approved harsh new restrictions in an effort to thwart a huge surge in the deadly virus. September 3, 2020
Israeli missile barrage shot down over Homs airbase, Syria saysIsrael blamed for attack on airbase near Homs. Syria says only material losses were sustained. September 3, 2020
Saudi Arabia gives Israel overflight permission to UAEThe official Saudi Press Agency said the statement was in response to a “request by the UAE” for flights to and from the country. September 2, 2020
Corona calamity: Israel’s daily cases surge, lab workers on strike, death toll approaches 1,000The trends don't look promising for a swift end to the pandemic in Israel. Hopes rest on the recently passed 'Traffic Light' plan of the corona czar. September 2, 2020
Kushner: Peace between Israel and all 22 Arab states ‘logical’Trump senior advisor Jared Kushner meets with Saudi and Bahraini monarchs, pushing for normalization with Israel. September 2, 2020
Terrorist injures soldier, policeman in car-ramming attack near ShechemThe terrorist was shot and neutralized when he charged the security forces with a knife. September 2, 2020
UAE’s Etihad Airways now selling tickets to IsraelisAbu Dhabi National Airline inks deal with Israeli company to begin direct flights to Tel Aviv. September 1, 2020
Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Emiratis betrayed the Islamic world’Iranian President Hassan Rohani recently released a statement blasting the Emiratis for ‘betraying the Palestinian cause’ and ‘making a huge mistake.’ September 1, 2020
Netanyahu invites UAE delegation to Israel: ‘We’ll give them a red carpet welcome’Netanyahu spoke of the historic day and that peace will come to a strong, economically vibrant Israel. September 1, 2020
Rabbi: Violence against Jews visiting Ukraine spiraling ‘out of control’A rabbi says Jews arriving to visit the grave of the founder of Breslov hasidism are being beaten in Ukraine. August 31, 2020
Explosions close to Abu Dhabi airport where peace flight set to arriveExplosions reported near airport in Abu Dhabi where U.S., Israeli delegations set to land. August 31, 2020
Historic Israel-UAE peace flight takes off: ‘The traditional blessing ‘go in peace’ receives special meaning for us’El Al flight 971 carrying Israeli and American delegation bound for Abu Dhabi. August 31, 2020
Netanyahu, after ‘tremendous discussions’ with Trump team, says Palestinians stripped of veto on peaceAfter rattling off a litany of unreasonable Palestinian demands, Netanyahu said, "If we have to wait for the Palestinians, we would have to wait forever." August 30, 2020
Ben Gurion study predicts Israel only weeks away from herd immunityResearcher says coronavirus infection rate should start dropping within weeks August 30, 2020
Israeli lab workers go on strike amid pandemic, effect on corona testing may impact travelersTens of thousands of health tests won't be carried out. August 30, 2020
20,000 demonstrate in anti-Netanyahu Jerusalem protests, 16 arrestedTwenty thousand people protest in 10th consecutive week of demonstrations against Netanyahu, ending with 16 arrests. August 30, 2020
UAE formally ends Israel boycott amid new peace dealThe new Emirati law lays out 'a road map toward launching joint cooperation, leading to bilateral relations by stimulating economic growth and promoting technological innovation.' August 29, 2020
Corona reinforcements: Israeli paramedics enlisted in emergency rooms for wave of infectionsParamedics to be assigned to hospital emergency rooms in preparation for winter wave of infections. August 29, 2020
Israel lists first commercial passenger flight to UAEConfirmation of the flight reflects a longstanding relationship between Israel and the UAE that both countries hope will benefit their economies and strengthen their ties to the U.S. amid tensions with Iran. August 28, 2020
Israeli corona infections top 2000 in one day, deadliest week ever with 89 deathsSecond wave of pandemic continues unabated as health measures proving ineffective. August 28, 2020
WATCH: Israeli foreign minister stresses ‘need to maintain open, honest dialogue with Europe’Gabi Ashkenazi discussed the importance of an enhanced relationship with Germany and the 'need to maintain open, honest dialogue with Europe.' August 28, 2020
Radical Israeli left-wing groups target Jerusalem police officerLeft wing NGOs and anti-Netanyahu protest groups behind the push to oust police officer Niso Guetta, said Channel 20 News. August 27, 2020
‘Mama’ drone saves life of endangered Israeli vulture chickXtend drone company, the Israeli army and conservationists join forces to bring food to an orphaned chick on an isolated cliff. August 27, 2020
‘A holy man’: Rabbi killed in Palestinian stabbing attack laid to rest'I can't digest it. I don't know how to tell the children,' his wife said. August 27, 2020
Gravestones placed in central Tel Aviv to protest economic crisisFake tombstones of failed businesses placed in Tel Aviv square to protest fate of small businesses. August 26, 2020
Palestinian attacker stabs, kills Jewish man in central IsraelThe stabbing victim, who suffered wounds to his upper body, didn't survive. August 26, 2020
Israel’s second viral wave continues unchecked, corona czar threatens to quitDaily infection rate rises to almost 2,000 as hospitals filling with patients. August 26, 2020
Israel-Sudan peace deal ‘will happen,’ according to officials on both sidesSecretary of State Mike Pompeo met with top leaders in Khartoum to push Israel - Sudan peace deal. August 26, 2020
Settlement leaders accuse Netanyahu of freezing construction in Judea and SamariaThe council that approves construction projects hasn’t met since February, with no date set for the next meeting. August 26, 2020
Hezbollah terror cell fires on IDF troops from LebanonIn response, IDF forces deployed dozens of illumination rounds and smoke shells and responded with fire. August 26, 2020
Gantz holds Israel’s first defense call of its kind with UAEDefense ministers from Israel and the United Arab Emirates conducted their first on-the-record teleconference on Tuesday to discuss security cooperation, among other matters. August 25, 2020
Israel, US delegation to travel on first commercial flight to UAE next weekThe flight will be the first known direct trip by Israel's state airline to a Gulf Arab country and an important sign of progress in implementing the Aug. 13 agreement by Israel and the UAE to establish official relations. August 25, 2020
Health Ministry warns of tightening rules as corona cases surgeIf the number of serious cases continues its upward trend, harsher restrictions will need to be enforced, the Health Ministry says. August 25, 2020
Israel in top 10 for digital quality of lifeIsrael ranks 8th in the world for internet quality, affordability, infrastructure. August 25, 2020
Nikki Haley: Obama, Biden urged UN to ‘denounce our friend and ally Israel’‘The UN is not a place for the faint of heart,’ said Haley. ‘It’s a place where dictators, murderers, and thieves denounce America, and then put their hands out and demand that we pay their bills.’ August 25, 2020
IDF hits Gaza Strip terror targets as attacks on Israel continueThe IDF hit Hamas targets in the southern Gaza Strip in response to the terror group's arson attacks. August 25, 2020
Rivals Netanyahu and Gantz agree to prevent new electionNetanyahu's Likud and its rival and governing partner, Blue and White, continued to accuse each other of undermining the deal. August 24, 2020
Peace deal bearing fruit: Israel, UAE agree to cooperate in corona fightThe ministers agreed to appoint a representative responsible for relations between the two countries, specifically regarding the fight against COVID-19. August 24, 2020
EU gives millions to ‘protect Palestinian identity’ of JerusalemEU funded NGOs promote Arab cultural sites in Jerusalem while ignoring Jewish history, says watchdog group NGO Monitor. August 24, 2020
IDF jets, tanks bombard Hamas targets in Gaza StripIsrael's efforts to deter Hamas from its arson terror have so far not borne fruit. August 24, 2020
Netanyahu accepts budget compromise, Israel avoids election for now'Now is the time for unity. Not for elections,' said the prime minister, accepting a plan to continue budget negotiations and avert for the time being yet another round of elections. August 23, 2020
3,000-year-old biblical-era fortress uncovered in Israel'The fortress we found provides a glimpse into the Geopolitical reality described in the Judges book, in which the Canaanites, Israelites and Philistines are fighting each other.' August 23, 2020
Hamas leaders go into hiding, fear return of IDF targeted killingsAfter reports that Israel would restart its program of targeted assassinations, Hamas' leadership has taken cover. August 23, 2020
Hamas rocket cuts Sderot home in two: ‘It’s a miracle we survived’Overnight Thursday, Hamas launched 12 rockets from the Gaza Strip towards communities in southern Israel, one of which caused serious damage to a home in Sderot. August 23, 2020
WATCH: 1000s march illegally against Netanyahu in Jerusalem; scuffles, several arrestsThousands participated in an illegal anti-government march in Jerusalem towards the PM's residence Saturday night, culminating in scuffles and several arrests. August 22, 2020
Supporters rally in Jerusalem to back NetanyahuHundreds attend rally after police remove anti-Netanyahu demonstrators to prevent clash. August 21, 2020
Emiratis welcome Israelis to the UAE in Hebrew videoYoung Emiratis speaking in Hebrew welcome Israelis to visit the UAE in a Hebrew language video, promoted by the UAE Foreign Ministry and PM Netanyahu. August 20, 2020
Gang rape in Eilat sends shock waves through IsraelCountry shocked, outraged after police say 30 men alleged to have raped 16-year-old in Eilat hotel. August 20, 2020
Israel may kill Hamas leaders, Arabic site reportsThe Egyptian delegation warned Hamas that Israel may return to its policy of targeted killings. August 19, 2020
Some Israeli companies couldn’t wait for a deal to do business in UAEIsrael's tech companies weren't waiting around for Donald Trump's announcement that Israel and the UAE had agreed to normalize ties. August 19, 2020
Netanyahu ‘furious’ over ‘fake news’ he agreed to F-35 sales in UAE peace dealNetanyahu tweeted that bombshell report ‘fake news.’ He is said to be furious at Gantz and Ashkenazi for questioning his version of events. August 19, 2020
Israel-Sudan talks could finally crack painful problem of African illegalsAlthough mixed signals are coming out of Khartoum, Israeli intelligence minister says peace talks are underway, with the issue of illegal Sudanese immigrants in Israel on the table. August 19, 2020
Haley as Pence replacement? Former Israeli ambassador angers White HouseWhite House slams Israel's former UN ambassador for suggesting Nikki Haley could replace Mike Pence as vice president. August 19, 2020
‘US poodle’: Chinese media angry over reports Israel will avoid China’s 5G'This is a scandal and ingratitude,' tweeted a reporter from The China Daily, the only official English language newspaper of the Chinese government. August 19, 2020
Greenblatt: Sovereignty will come, but ‘we have to fight this fight slowly’Former Trump administration special envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt spoke about the Israel - UAE peace deal on Army Radio on Tuesday morning. August 18, 2020
