‘Situation is grave’: Israeli lawmakers to tackle Arab violence against Jews 'When there is no recognition of the state's right to exist, there is no compliance and no governance,' said Smotrich. December 1, 2021
‘Terror in every sense’ – gov’t pledges change after bus stoned by Bedouins Ministers pledge additional protection, restoration of law and order in Israel's south after public bus stoning, allegedly at the hands of Bedouins. December 1, 2021
‘Devastation of tradition’? Israel’s new plan for conversions revealed Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers have vehemently objected to the plan, which they believe makes conversion too easy and will lead to the 'devastation of Jewish tradition.' December 1, 2021
Holocaust survivors mark Chanukah at Jerusalem’s Western Wall Lighting ceremony paid tribute to survivors and the 6 millions Jews killed by the Nazis. December 1, 2021
In time for Chanukah, 700-year-old lamp found in Hebron hills Ancient Susya is home to a magnificent synagogue from the Talmudic period, houses, dwelling caves, and an escape cave. December 1, 2021
Israel considers making COVID vaccines mandatory While Israel's coronavirus czar seemed alarmed about the new variant, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said Tuesday that 'the situation is under control.' December 1, 2021
Tel Aviv ranked world’s most expensive city Tel Aviv’s new ranking 'mainly reflects the strength of the Israeli currency, the shekel, against the U.S.' December 1, 2021
Arab party delays vote on Shin Bet tracking of Omicron patients Joint List opposes setting any precedent that could potentially lead to monitoring people for non-COVID reasons. November 30, 2021
How Israel became the world’s cyber powerhouse It's not by chance that 40 percent of all private cyber investments in the world are invested in Israeli companies. November 30, 2021
‘Israel waited too long to attack Iran, now paying the price’ – Israeli journalist The Jewish State should be kicking itself for not acting against the Iranian nuclear threat sooner via military force, said an Israeli commentator. November 30, 2021
Channel 14: Israel’s first right-wing, Fox News-like TV channel goes live Former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the featured guest on Channel 14’s debut broadcast. November 30, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox leadership slams gov’t for ‘demolishing’ kashrut, conversion This time, the sharply worded letter blamed the Religious Affairs Minister directly although not by name, for his planned religious reforms. November 30, 2021
Despite unprecedented revenues, Palestinian Authority still playing poor According to the PA’s financial report, its net income for the first 10 months of 2021 totaled NIS 11,391,800,000. November 30, 2021
Israel counts 32 suspected cases of new Omicron variant Israel has shut down its borders to foreign visitors for a period of two weeks in an attempt to prevent the entry of further cases. November 30, 2021
WATCH: Netanyahu surprises Israeli soldiers with doughnuts Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu surprised Israeli security forces at the Ofer crossing on Monday by handing them Hanukkah doughnuts. November 30, 2021
Palestinian man apprehended on suspicion he might bomb Haifa hospital He was overheard on the phone saying "today I will become a martyr." November 29, 2021
Jewish connection to Hebron ‘unquestionable,’ says Israeli president Herzog said that the 'Jewish connection to the Cave of the Patriarchs is unquestionable,' sparking anger from the Palestinian Authority. November 29, 2021
UAE rabbi lights menorah at Israeli pavilion in Dubai Chabad Rabbi Levi Druchman lights the first candle of the menorah at EXPO 2020. November 29, 2021
WATCH: Bennett’s message to the world – ‘do not give in to Iran’s nuclear blackmail’ 'Iran deserves no rewards, no bargain deals and no sanctions relief in return for their brutality,' said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, as world leaders met in Vienna on Monday to resume the negotiations surrounding Iran's nuclear program. November 29, 2021
Israel approves evacuation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews amid escalating civil war Window for safely evacuating Ethiopian Jews closing as chaos threatens their camps. November 29, 2021
New rabbi to provide religious services to Shin Bet, Mossad agents Rabbi A. will help guide employees of Israel's security agencies on matters of Jewish law. November 29, 2021
Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott affects Unilever’s shareholders, US lawmakers say Unilever 'must disclose material risk factors' to shareholders caused by Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott, bipartisan U.S. lawmakers write in open letter. November 29, 2021
‘I will be making my home in Jerusalem,’ says new US ambassador The new U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides arrived at Ben-Gurion airport on Monday to begin his tenure, ending a 10-month period in which there was no official U.S. envoy in Jerusalem. November 29, 2021
WATCH: President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles in Hebron In a historic first, Israeli president Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles in Hebron on the first night of the Jewish holiday outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron. November 29, 2021
Chanukah treasures revealed in eight languages in National Library of Israel new series Each clip is about two to three minutes long with items presented in Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and English. November 29, 2021
‘Strategic threat’: Hezbollah attempts to smuggle weapons into Israel Police say they've intercepted and seized some 140 handguns and 20 assault rifles, but believe countless more weapons have successfully reached Israel. November 29, 2021
Sensitive images of Prime Minister’s Residence exposed Despite being classified, perimeter drawings and other sensitive photographs were found online. November 28, 2021
Shin Bet agent exposed after impersonating Hilltop youth yeshiva student After joining the yeshiva, he became a key part in the violent activities of the extreme right-wing Hilltop youth group. November 28, 2021
‘Antisemitic, disgusting’: Arab journalist slammed for ‘Nazi’ comment 'It is inconceivable that a disgusting, despicable anti-Semite who hates Israel and incites [against it] will receive his reward from the money of the Israeli taxpayer,' Chikli said. November 28, 2021
‘The entire land is ours’ – Israel erased from Palestinian school maps Banners reading 'Palestine – the entire land is ours, from the [Mediterranean] Sea to the [Jordan] River,' and depicting Israel as Palestine displayed at PA school event. November 28, 2021
Arab lawmaker: Iran not a strategic threat, peace process dependent on Palestinian democracy Mansour Abbas also said the main purpose of his party’s presence in the coalition was to rebuild the trust between the Arab sector and the government. November 28, 2021
Temple Mount field trips for Jewish students recommended by gov’t education committee Israeli Jewish students should visit the Temple Mount, the Knesset education committee recommends. November 28, 2021
South African terror victim’s relatives turned away at airport, forced to break Shabbat Israeli officials turned away religiously observant mourners from South Africa, forcing them onto return flights despite their pleas that they could not violate the sabbath, according to report. November 28, 2021
Israel bans entry of all foreigners due to ‘concerning’ Omicron variant The entry of all foreign nationals to Israel is prohibited, except for cases approved by the exceptions committee. November 28, 2021
WATCH: Arab family assaults medical staff at Rambam Hospital Family members of an Arab patient from the city of Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel assaulted medical staff and security at the Rambam Hospital after their relative had died of cancer. November 28, 2021
‘Period of uncertainty’: Search ongoing for 800 Israelis who may have been exposed abroad 'We are currently in a period of uncertainty that is not simple and not comfortable to be in,' the prime minister said in a statement. November 27, 2021
‘EMERGENCY SITUATION’: New highly mutated COVID variant detected in Israel PM Bennett told the country that Israel is 'raising a red flag' and is about to enter 'a state of emergency.' November 26, 2021
‘Temple Mount belongs to Muslims only,’ says Arab-Israeli lawmaker Some 10,000 Jewish worshipers have visited the Temple Mount in less than three months. November 26, 2021
Christian Arabs from Gaza permitted to enter Israel for Christmas Israel will grant 500 entry permits to Gazan Christians so that they can visit relatives that they might have in Israel. November 26, 2021
Muslim scholar: Calling Israel ‘apartheid state’ builds support for Palestinians in US Dr. Osama Abu Irshaid, the Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine, has said that without U.S. support, Israel will not be able to survive longer than 20, 30, or 40 years. November 26, 2021
WATCH: Arab town demands action after school principal shot Rodeina Shalata, a school principal in the northern Arab city of Arraba, was shot and moderately wounded in the institution's parking lot on Monday. November 26, 2021
Jewish communities near Jerusalem will be left unprotected, here’s why "We are falling between the cracks" of the Defense Ministry, police and National Security Council, say the residents. November 26, 2021
Israel caves to US pressure, cancels plans for newly approved Jerusalem neighborhood Israel reportedly assured Washington that construction of a new neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem will not proceed, despite committee approval. November 26, 2021
Israel concerned US may agree to ‘less for less’ nuclear deal with Iran Israeli officials are worried the Biden administration may broker a bargain deal with a belligerent Tehran, further emboldening the Iranian regime. November 25, 2021
Caving to Arab pressure, Israel to dismantle public menorah Menorah placed on tomb of Jewish prophet "infringes upon the sanctity of the site," local Arabs complain. November 25, 2021
Rocket fire on southern communities will be stopped, IDF officer vows Citing the destruction of Hamas' tunnels, the leader of Israel's Southern Command has said that rocket fire will too be overcome in time. November 25, 2021
‘Supporting extremists’ – Israel blasts Belgium for product labeling plan Belgium's decision to label goods from Judea and Samaria as not originating in Israel 'harms Palestinians and Israelis alike,' says Foreign Ministry. November 25, 2021
Israel must strengthen ties with Black Americans, Ambassador Erdan warns Palestinians have managed to partner with the Black Lives Matter movement 'despite there being no connection between the two stories,' Ambassador Erdan said. November 25, 2021
WATCH: ‘He was never going to go quietly,’ says brother of terror victim Katriel, brother of Eli Kay, the South African oleh who was killed in a terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday, speaks about his late brother and the deep connection he felt toward Israel. November 25, 2021
Saving his own skin? Female IDF soldiers were ‘pimped’ to jailed terrorists, claims warden Ben Sheetreet, perhaps the least competent warden in the history of the country, took no responsibility for the escape of six terrorists under his watch and instead claimed female guards were pimped before his time. November 24, 2021
Terrorist’s wife fled abuse, possibly prompting him to carry out attack – report The battered wife of Hamas-backed terrorist Fadi Abu Shkhayadam fled her home to escape ongoing physical abuse. November 24, 2021
Nutritionists take aim at ultra-Orthodox diet, point to spiritual benefits of healthy food Improving poor nutrition within ultra-orthodox communities needs a culturally-sensitive approach, study finds. November 24, 2021
Palestinian governor: Armed Palestinians in Jenin are vigilantes, not ‘resistance’ fighters Armed Palestinians affiliated with terror groups have been attempting to establish their dominance in different areas in Judea and Samaria, primarily in Jenin. November 24, 2021
IDF to secure home front from possible Arab Israeli enemy action during war Border Police to patrol mixed cities and Home Front Command reservists to secure roads are among the new policies. November 24, 2021
WATCH: Deployed by helicopters, Israeli police raid homes of Bedouin suspects In an unusual operation carried out in southern Israel on Wednesday, helicopters deployed police officers to Bedouin towns near Rahat, where they conducted searches for illegal weapons. November 24, 2021
Four Israeli universities ranked among top 50 in world for graduating VC-backed founders PitchBook's rankings reflect Israeli achievement and innovation. November 24, 2021
Apple suing Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group Tech giant calls embattled Israeli firm "amoral 21st century mercenaries." November 24, 2021
New record: 10,000 Jewish worshipers visit Temple Mount in 3 months Jewish worshippers are enabled only limited access in time and space during their visits to the Temple Mount. November 24, 2021
Lapid: ‘Turkey must shut down Hamas’ Turkey has long served as a safe haven for Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups. November 24, 2021
WATCH: Bennett and his 9-year-old son launch campaign to vaccinate Israeli children Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his 9-year-old son David launched on Tuesday morning Israel's nationwide campaign to vaccinate Israeli children. November 23, 2021
