Israeli swimmer wins first gold medals ever in World Championship 18-year-old Anastasia Gorbenko took first place in 50m. breaststroke and 100m. medley competitions in Abu Dhabi. December 20, 2021
Israel adds US to no-fly list for the first time The decision marks the first time Israel places the United States on its no-fly list. December 20, 2021
Arabs open fire on IDF mapping terrorists’ home before demolition IDF troops met with gunfire, widespread rioting, and explosives when attempting to map home of suspected terrorists for demolition. December 20, 2021
Two ultra-Orthodox men attacked by a Palestinian in Jerusalem The suspect, a 20-year-old Palestinian from the town of Anata, fled the scene and was later arrested by police. December 20, 2021
Former Mossad chief told lover state secrets – report Yossi Cohen reportedly had an affair and divulged state secrets, Channel 13 reports. December 19, 2021
Samaria leader ‘shocked’ by ‘dishonest’ IDF statement about settlers 'The grave of Judah, the victim of the attack, is still fresh, and the IDF spokesman denounces his comrades for no wrong done on their part.' December 19, 2021
Israeli gov’t blasted for ‘rewarding terror,’ demolishing buildings where terror struck IDF and police demolish structures in Homesh, just three days after yeshiva student killed in terror attack. December 19, 2021
WATCH: Israel introduces new basic training simulator All IDF infantry units undergoing basic training will begin using new simulators along their regular training be the end of 2022. December 19, 2021
Leading rabbi urges followers to ‘pray for destruction of Iran’s nuclear program’ Leading rabbi urges followers to pray for the destruction of Iran's nuclear program. December 19, 2021
Israeli security captures Palestinian terrorists behind Homesh deadly attack Two terrorists and four suspected accomplices were arrested; Dimentman’s brother calls for rebuilding Homesh as an additional proper response to the murder. December 19, 2021
‘Outrageous, false, dangerous’: Israel rejects accusations of religious discrimination in entry to country The new Omicron variant has 'led to a change in the regulations and procedures regarding entry to Israel, just as many other countries have done,' the Foreign Ministry stated. December 19, 2021
Republican senator obstructs US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome – again 'I’ve consistently opposed spending outside of the budget unless it’s offset by spending cuts elsewhere,' the Republican senator said. December 17, 2021
Israel might forbid travel to US, designate country ‘red’ It could happen as soon as this coming Tuesday, warns head of non-profit assisting immigrants to Israel. December 17, 2021
Knesset to discuss EU ‘as instigators of violence in Judea and Samaria’ Attempts to remove reference to the EU in the title of a conference on incitement in Judea and Samaria have failed, due to pressure from right wing groups. December 16, 2021
Police confiscate 12 luxury cars in raid on Bedouin crime gangs Tax evaders owing millions of shekels were targeted. December 16, 2021
12 UN ambassadors in Israel to ‘learn the truth’ Visits to strategic and holy sites, briefings and meetings with top officials underline Israeli diplomatic outreach. December 16, 2021
US shelves Palestinian consulate plans Despite bombastic promises from Biden, the U.S. has no plans to reopen de facto consulate for Palestinians in east Jerusalem. December 16, 2021
Survivor of terrorist attack pleads for help Avraham Elmaliach, 20, was stabbed seven times by a Palestinian terrorist in Jerusalem. Now, he is asking for your help. December 16, 2021
‘Israeli tourism workers – your jobs aren’t coming back,’ says gov’t minister The some 200,000 Israelis who worked in tourism before the pandemic should find new careers, says Finance Minister, as the blanket ban on foreigners entering the country won't be lifted anytime soon. December 16, 2021
Christian officials accuse Israel of holiday discrimination An official with the Catholic Church said church officials were shocked and angry by the Israeli decision. December 16, 2021
Surprise ally? Arab lawmaker defends Jewish settlers Islamist politician slams coalition partner for 'generalizing' about settlers. December 16, 2021
Hamas spies in Israel nabbed by security agency Two men, one an Arab Israeli and the other from Gaza, were caught passing sensitive military information onto Hamas, according to the Shin Bet. December 16, 2021
WATCH: British doctor slams UK-Israel omicron travel ban Countries should be isolating 'people who have variants of concern' like Omicron, instead of preventing people from traveling between countries, where the Omicron variant is widespread anyway, says Dr. Bharat Pankhania. December 16, 2021
Illicit antiques seized by police date back to Bar Kochba revolt A treasure trove of antiquities seized from illicit dealers is believe to have originally been taken by Bar Kochba rebels from Roman soldiers. December 15, 2021
WATCH: Israel to tax all sweetened drinks starting January The move is an effort to combat maladies such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, artery disease, and cavities, urging people to switch to water. December 15, 2021
Israeli tech reaches record $82.4 billion in 2021, a 520% surge With the addition of over $25 billion raised by startups, the total sum entering Israeli tech in 2021 crossed the $100 billion mark. December 15, 2021
‘What the hell?’ – Trump, Kushner were furious at Netanyahu’s surprise annexation announcement Netanyahu's January 2020 announcement that Israel would annex large swathes of Judea and Samaria infuriated Trump and Kushner, new book reveals December 15, 2021
Evangelical leader condemns Trump’s anti-Netanyahu outburst, won’t win election In a letter to the former president, Mike Evans told him he would not win election if he put Evangelicals 'in the position to choose between you and Bible land.' December 15, 2021
‘Don’t generalize’ – Bennett responds to ‘settler violence’ remark Bennett releases thinly veiled tweet defending settlers, reportedly phones Internal Security Minister to discuss remarks about settler violence. December 15, 2021
WATCH: 40 Years since Israel declared Golan Heights sovereignty, what changed? On March 25, 2019, the U.S. recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights under the Trump administration. December 15, 2021
Netanyahu hits back at claims he denied IDF budget to strike Iran Netanyahu defended his record on the Iran threat on Tuesday, labelling as "false" claims he had denied funds to the IDF. December 14, 2021
Rabbi threatened after endorsing vaccines for kids aged 5 and up Prominent haredi rabbi calls on followers to vaccinate their children from age five; directive is met by violent threats, harassment. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Netanyahu sprints to Knesset plenum for important vote Opposition leader and former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was filmed by his staff on Monday, while running through the Knesset corridors in order to get to the plenum in time for an important vote. December 14, 2021
‘Syria won’t hesitate to use chemical weapons against Israel,’ says former IDF general After reports of Israel destroying chemical weapons stockpiles in Syria, former IDF general says Assad would have used the weapons against the Jewish State. December 14, 2021
‘False, distorted narrative’ – Israeli minister slammed for settler violence comments Right-wing lawmakers blast Interior Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev for discussing settler violence with U.S. diplomat, without defending Jewish State; Bar-Lev doubles down on remarks. December 14, 2021
Bennett in quarantine after COVID-19 case discovered on flight back from UAE Bennet was in the mandatory three-day isolation for all returnees from abroad when he received the news. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Israel shuts its borders amid Omicron COVID-19 spread The Israeli government is struggling to adopt a clear strategy for dealing with the spread of the new Omicron COVID variant. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Crowds in northern Israel greet radical Islamic leader released from prison Crowds carrying flags of the Movement greeted him at the entrance to the Arab Israeli city of Umm al -Fahm. December 13, 2021
Former Israeli PM calls Trump ‘crazy’, ‘pathetic’ for attacking Netanyahu Former PM Olmert has defended former rival Netanyahu against a recent attack from former U.S. President Trump, after the latter raged 'F*** him.' December 13, 2021
Hamas-linked Sheikh receives hero’s welcome release from Israeli prison After calling for his supporters to spill blood for Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Raed Salah was imprisoned for 17 months. December 13, 2021
Jewish construction worker punished for ‘fighting for his life’ Jewish construction worker says he's on house arrested after being beaten in unprovoked attack by Arabs. December 13, 2021
6,000th child’s heart repaired by Israeli org. is from Gaza Although Save a Child’s Heart operates on children from around the world, half of its patients are Palestinians. December 13, 2021
No tax exemption for missionary organization that preached to minors, Knesset rules Knesset committee denies tax-exempt status to missionary organization, but Supreme Court has overturned previous ruling on the matter. December 13, 2021
Terrorists clash with Israeli troops in Samaria One terrorist was killed and two others were injured during clashes with IDF in Samaria overnight Sunday. December 13, 2021
Netanyahu’s family to no longer receive security detail from state The decision comes despite pleas from Netanyahu to extend the protection period due to alleged threats made against his family. December 12, 2021
Plans for Western Wall egalitarian prayer space indefinitely shelved “The Western Wall compromise has become a focus for incitement and hatred," said Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana. We’re freezing everything at the moment. We’re not touching it." December 12, 2021
Bennett wrongly claims two British children died of Omicron variant So far, no deaths have been attributed to the Omicron variant, yet Bennett told cabinet ministers that two had died, as he made the case for vaccinating children. December 12, 2021
Suspect in stabbing attack had PA-approved textbooks encouraging violent attacks on Israelis 14-year-old Arab girl who brutally stabbed Jewish woman was carrying PA-approved textbooks that encouraged violent attacks on Israelis. December 12, 2021
Israel tells US: IDF is ready to strike Iran, prepare for ‘worst-case scenario’ At the same conference, Nir Barkat of Likud added that Iran needs to know that for any missile fired by a proxy, 'our target will be Tehran.' December 12, 2021
Jerusalem hosts Flag Football World Championship Team USA takes gold in men’s & women’s championships in Jerusalem; Mexico’s men and women win silver. December 12, 2021
Stone throwing, vandalism in Jerusalem as tensions rise Tensions continue to rise after last week's terror attack, in which a Jewish woman was stabbed in front of her children. December 12, 2021
2nd synagogue from Second Temple period found in northern Israel 'The discovery of a second synagogue in this Galilean settlement casts light on the social and religious lives of the Jews in the area in this period' December 12, 2021
WATCH: Trump reveals startling frank views on Israel Former Israeli ambassador to France, Danie Shek, discusses Trump's recent remarks about his former Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, and about the peace process between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. December 12, 2021
Netanyahu pleads for extended security, fears for family amid violent threats Netanyahu cited a number of violent threats aimed at him and his family, 'even to murder us,' including as recent as 'yesterday.' December 12, 2021
WATCH: Protesters in Jerusalem demand probe into death of Jewish teen Ben-Gvir calls for tougher measures against Arab terrorists at a demonstration Saturday evening. December 11, 2021
Palestinian elections held in rural areas, postponed in cities where Abbas scorned The PA president confined the election to rural municipalities, postponing voting in major cities where anger towards his ruling Fatah party is most acute. December 11, 2021
Netanyahu responds with class to Trump’s cursing, says ‘it was important’ to congratulate Biden Netanyahu's response to Trump's cursing at him was indeed more elegant than the former American president's remarks. December 11, 2021
Trump claims he saved Israel from destruction, curses Netanyahu "had I not come along I think Israel was going to be destroyed," former president Trump said in an interview with Israeli journalist Barak Ravid. December 10, 2021
Buses seen as ‘symbol of state and easy target’ in southern Israel The most recent attack in the south was on Nov. 30 when a bus traveling on Highway 25 in the Negev between Tel Aviv and Eilat was stoned by Bedouin. December 10, 2021
In ‘goodwill’ gesture, Israel returns 95 smuggled artifacts, relics to Egypt Among the seized items returned to Egypt are parts of inscriptions on stone in hieroglyphic writing, a fragment of a wooden sarcophagus bearing the Egyptian script, papyrus inscriptions, dozens of figurines of Egyptian goddesses, and Shabtis figurines usually placed in tombs as burial offerings. December 10, 2021
