PA aims to bring world condemnation down on Israel’s annexation plans'We are prepared to defend any decision the Israeli government makes before the UN,' said Israel's ambassador to the UN Danny Danon. June 7, 2020
Netanyahu blasts violent attack on former Likud MK during condolence callThe prime minister said there was no excuse for attacking Yehuda Glick. June 7, 2020
Israeli President Rivlin to Diaspora Jewry: ‘No challenge too great if we stick together’Israeli president reaches out to Diaspora Jews at Makor Rishon’s first annual Am Olam Conference, live streamed online Sunday. June 7, 2020
Palestinian flags, Stalin and other disturbing images from anti-annexation protestLord writes that the message of the protesters was that 'all is permitted.' June 7, 2020
Israeli health officials fearful as second virus wave buildsCoronavirus infections continuing as health officials express fears that without the public cooperation Israel is moving closer to getting hit with a second wave of the virus. June 7, 2020
Corona pandemic expected to bring Israel quarter million new immigrantsHead of world's largest Jewish non-profit that promotes Israel and Zionism says coronavirus pandemic is expected to push up to a quarter million Jews to make aliya in the coming years. June 7, 2020
Arab MK’s corona infection was a ‘terror attack’ on the Knesset, says Likud lawmakerA Likud Knesset member says the resulting closure of the parliament was like a political 'terror attack' by the Joint Arab List. June 5, 2020
Melanie Phillips: West’s Israel-bashers fail to notice Arabs seek ties with IsraelMeanwhile, undetected by the Israel-bashing West, the train is in fact leaving the station. June 5, 2020
Opinion: Owing the ultra-Orthodox an apologySuddenly, the discussion is no longer about the identity of the coronavirus carriers; no accusations are being flung at them for the way in which they choose to observe their Judaism. June 5, 2020
Israel’s relations with China ‘purely economic,’ while India is ‘strategic partner,’ diplomat says'India and Israel are two countries that respect the rule of law. Both countries are democratic,' Ambassador Malka said. June 5, 2020
Israelis contemplate quitting smoking amid pandemicThe Israel Cancer Association published a report that says 51 percent of Israeli citizens between 18 and 24 have been debating whether or not to quit smoking. June 4, 2020
‘We’ll stop the Trump plan in its tracks,’ pledge Judea and Samaria youthYouth in Judea and Samaria opposed to the Trump peace plan, which provides for a Palestinian state, pledge to stop annexation from moving forward. June 4, 2020
IDF officer shot, seriously wounded in training accidentIronically the soldier who was shot was the safety officer for the training exercise. June 4, 2020
Mavi Marmara one decade on: IDF officer remembers harrowing operation as successAlthough a lack of intelligence led to IDF soldiers being injured and 10 attackers killed, the mission to stop the blockade-runner was a success, Major N. says. June 4, 2020
US official: ‘There will be no freeze on isolated settlements’The senior official said, 'The vision of peace speaks for itself and we recommend to whoever isn't updated to read it.' June 4, 2020
Knesset closes after Arab MK tests positive for coronavirusKnesset Member Samy Abu Shahadeh of the Joint List tested positive, causing the Knesset to cancel all meetings and order 700 workers to stay home. June 4, 2020
Israeli security forces foil stabbing attack in central Israel'The guards ordered him to stop, at which point the suspect threw a knife on the ground and was arrested,' the Defense Ministry said. June 4, 2020
WATCH: Lockdown looms as Israel sees largest 24-hour corona spike in a monthIsrael reported 116 coronavirus diagnoses in one day, leading to the closure of five more schools in central Israel whose students tested positive for the virus. June 3, 2020
Half of Israelis support sovereignty, 25% even without US backingA majority (58%) said that annexation could lead to Palestinians initiating a third intifada. June 3, 2020
Netanyahu to present annexation bill as separate vote from Trump planA statement from the prime minister's office said he is committed to negotiating on the basis of the Trump plan and will also move forward with applying sovereignty. June 3, 2020
IDF allows a peek at its new top secret unit for advanced warfareThe Shiloach Brigade takes some of the best minds in the IDF to design new high-tech solutions to combat advances in warfare by Israel's enemies. June 3, 2020
Israel’s intelligence minister says 2nd corona wave ‘inevitable’Even if a vaccine is found soon, it cannot be administered to everyone until the middle or end of 2022, Minister Cohen said. June 3, 2020
Turkey creeps toward Temple Mount, inaugurates new center in JerusalemThe center is a kind of guest house, featuring a restaurant and cafe. It proudly features the flags of Turkey and the Palestinian Authority. June 3, 2020
Israeli Army prepares for ‘day after’ annexation, including scenarios of widespread violenceTop IDF and security officials meet in Tel Aviv to plan for a wide range of potential scenarios if Israel officially declares annexation of the Jordan Valley and Judea and Samaria. June 3, 2020
Israeli school system remains open even as corona outbreak sends 1,000s of students homeNew outbreaks close dozens of schools and send 1,000s into quarantine, but the government is not jumping to shut down the education system. June 3, 2020
KFC comes to Israel – 4th time’s a charmThe fast-food chain failed during three previous attempts to establish itself in Israel over the past four decades. June 2, 2020
IDF tanks face off against Lebanese soldiers armed with rocket-propelled grenadesIn an incident described as 'unusual,' Israel tanks and Lebanese soldiers turned their weapons on one another. June 2, 2020
Trump plan paves way for 2nd Gaza in heart of Judea and Samaria, warns Israeli MK'You will quickly lose control, and what will basically happen is a state like Gaza will be established,' said Bezalel Smotrich. June 2, 2020
Thousands protest in Tel Aviv, calling for end to violence against womenThousands gather in Tel Aviv for annual rally to end violence against women, after coronavirus lock downs increased calls to emergency domestic violence hotlines by 122 percent. June 2, 2020
Netanyahu meets with settlement leaders angry over Trump planOver 20,000 Jewish residents live in towns that would become isolated enclaves in the context of the Trump plan. June 2, 2020
Study: Only 2.5% of Israelis infected with corona, country far from ‘herd immunity’First serological survey testing for coronavirus antibodies reveals national infection rate is 2.5 percent. Results mean 200,000 Israelis were infected, but most had few or no symptoms. June 2, 2020
WATCH: Jerusalem plans for post-corona tourism boomJerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum about is laying the groundwork to lure Israelis and foreign visitors alike back to Jerusalem's tourist attractions. June 1, 2020
Talmud comes alive after ancient fountainhead found in GalileeAccording to the Babylonian Talmud, the use of these fountainheads can be misconstrued by others as idol worship. June 1, 2020
‘Bibi’ docudrama on Netanyahu coming to American televisionAmerican television series will be based on the Ben Caspit book 'The Netanyahu Years.' No word yet who will get the starring role. June 1, 2020
Netanyahu explodes myth that he wanted kids microchipped'Conspiracy theories sometimes reach delusional places,' Netanyahu said. June 1, 2020
Netanyahu keeping annexation maps close to chest, not even Gantz knowsOne month left to the July 1 target date for the start of Israeli sovereignty in the Jordan Valley, Judea and Samaria, but only a few close to the prime minister know what's on the maps. June 1, 2020
Shaky start to coalition as Netanyahu arouses Gantz’s ire"Make order in your house," Blue and White head Benny Gantz tells the prime minister as disagreements arise just days after the unity government is sworn in. June 1, 2020
Iran cyberattack sought to raise chlorine levels in Israel’s water supply, report saysA Western source says Iran’s April cyberattack could have led to thousands of Israelis being sickened. Iran denies the report. June 1, 2020
Israeli police: Former sports star ran Tel Aviv prostitution ringPolice reveal a former top Israeli athletic champion and her husband are alleged to have operated a prostitution ring and hid millions in illegal profits. June 1, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry ups testing to include asymptomatic as infection surge spikes fearsAfter numerous new outbreaks across the country Health Minister Edelstein changes policy and pushes aggressive testing even for people with no symptoms. June 1, 2020
Israeli defense minister apologizes for Palestinian’s death'We are really sorry about the incident in which Iyad Halak was shot to death and we share in the family’s grief,' Gantz said. June 1, 2020
Saudi Arabia on the Temple Mount? Why Jordan now likes the ideaThe sensitive and clandestine contacts were conducted under the radar by a limited team of diplomats from Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia. June 1, 2020
Israeli police probe false testimony in case related to Netanyahu’s wifeThe prime minister's lawyer accused the attorney general of 'manipulating the Israeli police for an obsessive and systematic chase after the Netanyahu family in an attempt to topple the prime minister of Israel.' May 31, 2020
‘Corona is not behind us,’ Netanyahu says, amid plans to heal economy'I believe that with the cooperation of the general public, we will keep the economy open, lead to renewed economic growth and bring back jobs,' Netanyahu said. May 31, 2020
Netanyahu attempts to calm right-wing worries over Trump planNetanyahu said that the issues of annexation and a Palestinian state are separate. May 31, 2020
Temple Mount reopens to Jews as coronavirus restrictions easeThe number of Jews ascending the Temple Mount has grown significantly in the past few years. May 31, 2020
‘Palestinian lives matter’: Israeli-Arab MKs, far-left exploit accidental shooting'If you are shocked by the killings in the U.S., look at what’s happening here – an entire people under occupation cannot breathe,' said Aida Touma-Sliman of the Joint Arab List. May 31, 2020
Health Ministry to hospitals: Prepare to reopen coronavirus wardsA surge in coronavirus cases prompts health officials to brace for renewed wave of infections. May 31, 2020
Parents, students outraged as Jerusalem school becomes virus hot spotAfter 120 students and staff from the Hebrew Gymnasium test positive for coronavirus, parents demand answers from the Education Ministry and school administrators. May 31, 2020
‘No half sovereignty’: Judea, Samaria leaders express fear settlements will be left behindNetanyahu is clearly sensitive to the right-wing criticism. May 31, 2020
Blue and White officials: We can’t stop annexationSenior members of coalition government say they have no power to block Israeli annexation of settlements and Jordan Valley: 'If Netanyahu decides he's going for it - it's in his hands.' May 31, 2020
Caroline Glick: Laws to rein in Israel’s out-of-control legal systemUnder the current system, everyone elected to office is effectively a hostage of the unchecked and increasingly out of control government prosecutors from the day they are sworn in. May 31, 2020
Netanyahu threatens new corona restrictions amid spike in infectionsThe prime minister warned that restrictions would be reimposed if the number of coronavirus cases in Israel continues to rise. May 30, 2020
IDF Radio: US tells Israel that annexation will also define final bordersIsraeli officials say Americans are pushing idea that application of sovereignty in Judea and Samaria will be final borders between Israel and future State of Palestine. May 28, 2020
US Embassy advises citizens to steer clear of Judea and Samaria'U.S. citizens should carefully consider risks to their personal safety and security when considering visits to sites and events that are potential targets.' May 28, 2020
Internal Israeli crisis: Attorney General’s Office usurping will of the votersThe Kohelet Policy Forum calls out the Attorney General's Office for usurping the voters’ wishes by encroaching on the Knesset’s authority to legislate. May 28, 2020
‘Cyber winter is coming,’ says head of Israel’s online defenses'Cyber winter is coming and coming even faster than I suspected,' he said. 'We are just seeing the beginning.' May 28, 2020
‘A knife in the back’: Palestinian authorities stunned as Arab leaders quietly accept annexationAfter report reveals that Arab world leaders are quietly accepting the annexation plan, Palestinian authorities demand an explanation. May 28, 2020
Israel launches $200 million package to help small businesses rebuildMinistry of Finance tosses in more funds to help restore the economy with half the amount to assist businesses to comply with new health requirements. May 28, 2020
Did Israel loosen corona strictures too early? Health Ministry reports jump in casesIt may be a wake-up call for Israelis, who have been relaxing their vigilance after hunkering down for months. May 28, 2020
