As its ideas are adopted, Bennett’s Citizens’ Corona Cabinet may be more than a stuntBennett dismisses the idea that he's in competition with the government's corona cabinet. He says the opposite is the case. July 20, 2020
Likud MK: Mass protests are corona incubatorsMiki Zohar, who heads Netanyahu’s Likud faction of the Knesset, rails against the health hazard posed by the demonstrations in view of renewed coronavirus restrictions. July 20, 2020
Israeli super cyber-spy, name unknown, gets lifetime achievement awardLegendary anonymous Israeli cyber-spy, described as ‘phenomenon in the cyber field,’ to receive lifetime achievement award. July 20, 2020
Netanyahu at risk of assassination? Ex-Shin Bet chief says threat is real'We need to prevent another disaster like the assassination of Rabin,' said the former Shin Bet chief. July 20, 2020
Netanyahu’s 6 billion payout plan runs into resistanceAfter widespread criticism, Netanyahu meeting with top ministers to figure out how to hand out 6 billion shekels in emergency grants promised last week. July 20, 2020
Report: Senior Likud officials plot to replace NetanyahuA report naming only anonymous Likud sources claims senior party officials are seeking to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. July 19, 2020
Israel approves next phase of massive gas pipeline to EuropeEast Med 1900-km-long pipeline will export Israeli offshore natural gas to Europe in project estimated at almost $7 billion. July 19, 2020
Tensions roil Netanyahu government as corona crisis deepensArguments within the government over its corona response have bubbled to the surface. July 19, 2020
Explosion at Iranian power station joins growing list of mysterious blastsSunday's incident is the latest in a string of fires and explosions at military and civilian sites across Iran. July 19, 2020
3 young Jews in court for saying prayer on Temple Mount on Yom KippurTThe three said the 'Shema' prayer on the Temple Mount two years ago on Yom Kippur. July 19, 2020
Israeli research team makes amazing dinosaur discoveryThe discovery may push back the origins of molting 50 million years. July 19, 2020
As the world reopens, Israel’s skies remain closedThe Ministry of Health opposes establishing a coronavirus testing laboratory at Ben Gurion Airport, stalling progress for tourism. July 19, 2020
Israeli teacher at high risk dies after begging parents to take corona regulations seriouslyShalva Zalfreund had asked all the parents to take Minister of Health regulations seriously as she was in a high-risk category. July 19, 2020
Netanyahu corruption trial resumesNetanyahu not in court as trial resumes after two-month break. Judges will begin hearing evidence starting in January 2021. July 19, 2020
WATCH: Anti-Netanyahu protesters clash with police in JerusalemIsraelis in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv staged large demonstrations to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the government's coronavirus policies. July 18, 2020
400 deaths: Israel’s corona fatalities mountIsrael's coronavirus death toll continues to rise as the government grapples with the extent to which it is willing to shut down the economy. July 18, 2020
WATCH: Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis dies at 80U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), who served in Congress since 1986 and was a pioneer in the civil rights movement in the U.S., died on Friday night at the age of 80. July 18, 2020
New restrictions kick in as infections continue unabatedIsrael sets new infection record as government reimposes restrictions on indoor/outdoor gatherings, restaurants, and enacts new weekend shutdowns. July 17, 2020
India-China tensions spell a boom for Israel’s defense industryIndia wants to stock up on guided bombs and drones as it prepares for more faceoffs with China. July 17, 2020
Israeli nurses plan strike despite health crisisThousands of Israeli nurses expected to strike this coming Monday, even as a weekend lockdown is expected due to rising coronavirus infections. July 16, 2020
Likud cracks down on left-wing US group seeking to indoctrinate government employeesAttorney Ziv Maor of the Im Tirtzu organization said the Wexner Foundation has 'a sharp left-wing bias and encourages public officials to undermine the orders of the ministers.' July 16, 2020
Nationwide weekend lockdowns expected as Israel’s corona cases soarWeekend lockdowns, indoor gatherings restricted to 10 people among drastic measures to be taken to get daily infections down to 400 by end of August. July 16, 2020
Left-wing activists behind recent violent protests at Netanyahu residenceThe demonstrations are painted as apolitical, caused by the mishandling of the corona crisis, but that is only part of the truth, says Hebrew daily. July 16, 2020
Ayelet Shaked loses judicial committee spot as Netanyahu gets his wayAyelet Shaked went down to defeat as coalition members followed Netanyahu's instructions. July 16, 2020
Bank of Israel head: Learned about Netanyahu’s handout plan through mediaBank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron told Israel Army Radio it was the wrong way to help Israelis and the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. July 16, 2020
Netanyahu’s coronavirus relief: A check to every IsraeliThe prime minister announced that every citizen will receive a handout within 48 hours to help alleviate the economic hardship due to the pandemic. July 15, 2020
Israel’s unemployment rising with infection rateAs pandemic restrictions are re-imposed, the jobless figures are rising again with the unemployment rate hitting 21 percent. July 15, 2020
‘Only a miracle can stop a total shutdown,’ says Israel’s health ministerCorona advisory meeting pushes off new restrictions advised by health ministry and National Security Council despite skyrocketing number of confirmed cases. July 15, 2020
50 arrested, reporters attacked in violent Jerusalem protest; politicians rush to condemnAbout 50 were arrested in a violent demonstration the Jerusalem police chief characterized as "left-wing." July 15, 2020
Israeli team finds 1970s drug may reduce Covid-19 to common coldFenofibrate, first approved in the 1970s, has shown "extremely promising" results against coronavirus. July 15, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu camp stages rowdy protest at official residenceAs the protest ended, there were small scuffles between police and some protesters. July 14, 2020
WATCH: Parks authority urges Israelis to ‘hug trees’ during pandemicThe Israeli Nature and Parks Authority is recommending that people battle the loneliness brought on by social distancing by literally hugging trees. July 14, 2020
‘Netanyahu saved 4,500 lives’: Likud minister comes to embattled PM’s defenseIsrael's leader is increasingly under fire over his failure to stop a second wave of the virus. July 14, 2020
‘Done remaining silent’: Samaria Council slaps leftwing politician with libel suit'This is our answer to the hypocritical B’Tselem organization that is trying to tarnish a father who protected his daughter from murder,' Dagan stated. July 14, 2020
‘No alternative’ to Jewish New Year lockdown, Israeli health officials say'The prevailing assessment right now is that there will be no alternative other than to issue orders to celebrate Rosh Hashanah with the nuclear family alone,' Health Ministry officials said. July 14, 2020
Day of protests: More Israelis take to streets against government’s handling of crisisMore large protests expected against government handling of coronavirus crisis, but police say no signs of escalation like in U.S. July 14, 2020
18 injured as bus flips over in northern IsraelThe bus flipped on its side during the accident. July 14, 2020
Netanyahu’s sovereignty plan on ice, US ‘is not listening’ nowNetanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty seems to be growing further away. July 14, 2020
Head of Knesset corona committee to be firedLikud MK Yifat Shasha-Biton to be removed as chair of the coronavirus committee after voting against a government order to keep gyms closed. July 13, 2020
Haredi leaders slam police violence against protestersUltra-Orthodox leaders meet Netanyahu, demand the government stop the selective lockdowns and police brutality. July 13, 2020
Israeli nurses threaten general strike as system heads toward collapseComplaining of chronic under-staffing and heavy workloads, Israeli nurses threaten a general strike. July 13, 2020
Israel seeks to avoid national lockdown, wary of economic blowbackThe government is looking to shut down all potential virus hotspots to prevent the need for a national closure. July 13, 2020
Poll shows Israelis unhappy with Netanyahu, support continues to dropAs infections spread and the economy stagnates, public opinion is turning negative on those in charge. July 13, 2020
Violence erupts at corona protests as 2nd wave continues to gain steamWith almost 1,200 new infections, hospitals continue to fill back up with coronavirus patients as police are criticized for brutality against protesters. July 12, 2020
Israeli suspect arrested in bloody Trump fountain crimeThe suspect was arrested in Tel Aviv in connection with the mass demonstration on Saturday night. July 12, 2020
100 legal scholars say Israel’s sovereignty plan perfectly squares with international law'It is illegitimate and intellectually dishonest to predetermine the lawfulness of a policy by simply ignoring one side’s claims,' the legal scholars said in a letter. July 12, 2020
Jerusalem yeshiva student seeks to gain control of El Al airlinesAmerican businessman is vying to purchase controlling interest through his son who holds dual American-Israeli citizenship. July 12, 2020
IDF thwarts terror attempt near city of ArielThe troops responded with fire towards the assailants, one of whom was hit. The other fled the area. July 12, 2020
Macron urges Netanyahu to forego sovereignty moveMacron warned it would violate international law, a position that is not universally accepted. July 12, 2020
Thousands protest government’s response to virus at Tel Aviv rally'We are not working already nearly five months and unfortunately most of us have not received any compensation from the government,' said a protester. July 12, 2020
As Corona infections soar, Netanyahu admits Israel opened up ‘too early’Prime minister says Israel made same mistake as other countries, as infections now hit record highs and neighborhoods are locked down. July 10, 2020
Thousands of jellyfish clog Israeli power plantIsrael Electric Company workers forced to clean out thousands of jellyfish that got sucked into the Ashkelon power plant cooling water system. July 9, 2020
No letup in sight as Israel struggles to rein in pandemicIt's coronavirus redux as Israel imposes new restrictions and workers return home. July 9, 2020
5 Jewish youths nearly lynched after accidentally driving into HebronFive Jewish youths who accidentally drove into Hebron were pelted with stones, causing their vehicle to overturn. July 9, 2020
Despite EU help, Arab family with illegal claim to Jerusalem home to be evictedThe Arab family has been supported by some 30 left-wing organizations with many funded by the European Union. July 9, 2020
Knesset push to investigate Supreme Court justices failsThe initiative of MK Bezalel Smotrich appeared to be gaining steam earlier in the day. July 8, 2020
Nurses’ error blamed for corona deaths at Israeli hospitalAn internal report revealed that untrained personnel were dealing with the patients in ICU. July 8, 2020
Defense Minister Gantz quarantined as corona cases hit new highThe government finds itself forced to quickly back-pedal, imposing restrictions on gatherings and travel. July 8, 2020
WATCH: Israel teeters on verge of national corona lockdownWith close to 32,000 total cases of coronavirus and 386 deaths as of Tuesday night, the Netanyahu government appears to be heading toward another round of ever-stricter restrictions on Israelis. July 7, 2020
Israel’s Supreme Court may have just opened door to millions of African illegals'Many women from Africa can come and we will have to take them in,' Deri said. July 7, 2020
