It’s official: Coronavirus quarantine made Israelis fatA Hebrew University study finds 55 percent of Israelis report gaining weight during quarantine, with 50 percent admitting they gained more than 2 kilograms. May 12, 2020
Palestinian rock thrower kills IDF soldier; first army death in 2020He was the first IDF soldier to be killed in 2020. May 12, 2020
Minister Gilad Erdan appointed ambassador to UN, USErdan will replace Ambassadors Danon and Dermer. The appointment to both positions is unusual. May 11, 2020
Poll: Eastern Jerusalem Arabs say they want to be part of ‘Palestine’The poll found that only 15 percent of eastern Jerusalem Arab residents surveyed said they would pick Israeli citizenship. May 11, 2020
‘We will lead an effective opposition,’ Bennett vows'Netanyahu does not want Yamina in the government. It's obvious, and that's fine with us. We're not offended,' Bennett said, vowing to lead an effective opposition. May 11, 2020
Does recently resurfaced political scandal threaten Israel’s attorney general?Reemergence of details of the closed legal case involving top politicians appears to be revenge against the current Attorney General, says a former senior prosecutor. May 11, 2020
Israeli surgeons remove iron rod from man’s skull, saving life'It just went through, one side to the other,' the doctor said. May 11, 2020
Yemina party blasts Netanyahu: He’s shattered the right-wing blocThe Yemina Party slammed the Likud decision to shut their party out of the unity government. May 11, 2020
3000-year-old horned Israelite altar discovered in Samaria earns protectionIts dimensions fit those mentioned in the Bible ('five amot long and five amot wide... and make horns upon it'). May 11, 2020
Evangelical group denies its new cable show is out to convert JewsGOD-TV head says the group doesn’t break Israeli law by influencing viewers to become Messianic Jews since they continue to be Jews. May 11, 2020
Israeli unemployment passes 27% mark, report calls for immediate action'There's no time to make mistakes, or the price is liable to be very high,' Ness said. May 11, 2020
Palestinian Authority taking over and destroying Hasmonean fortress'It is inconceivable that the State of Israel, which signed international treaties for the preservation of ancient sites, is allowing this wholesale destruction to continue.' May 11, 2020
‘Jewish blood isn’t cheap’: Home of terrorist who killed Rina Shnerb demolishedDuring the demolition operation, dozens of Arabs rioted, burning tires and throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at IDF soldiers. May 11, 2020
Right-wing party rejects US conditions for annexing Judea and SamariaRight wing party cites American conditions for annexation as one of the reasons it did not join Netanyahu's national unity government. May 10, 2020
Israeli kindergartens reopen after two monthsHundreds of thousands of children return to daycare, joining those in grades 1-3 and 11-12, but almost 2 million more still waiting to go back to school. May 10, 2020
WATCH: You must wear a mask, but which kind? Israeli lung specialist answersConfused? Dr. Ben Fox explains which masks are most effective in protecting the population from the coronavirus as well as how to wear them. May 10, 2020
Caroline Glick: The ‘legal’ landmine on the road to sovereigntyIf Mandelblit and his comrades try to block the application of Israeli law to Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, they will undermine Israel’s rights and strategic interests and cause massive damage to Isr... May 10, 2020
Israel’s stock market continues its move upward in corona recoveryThe Tel Aviv Stock Exchange made a promising showing on Sunday, adding to its rebound on Friday. May 10, 2020
Second corona wave may arrive this summer, says Health Ministry deputy directorA "number of scenarios" are being mapped out by the ministry in case a second coronavirus wave hits in the coming months, said Israel's Health Ministry deputy director. May 10, 2020
Despite breakthrough hopes, Israeli experts warn road to corona drug is long and perilousIsraeli institute that isolated coronavirus antibodies says says contracts have been signed with two large pharmaceutical companies to produce a treatment, but long road ahead for testing and proof that it will work. May 10, 2020
Israel’s Finance Minister: We can’t afford a second lockdownAs scientists speculate about the likelihood of a second wave of coronavirus infections, Israel’s Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says a second lockdown would mean total economic collapse. May 10, 2020
Right-wing Yemina party, former ally of Netanyahu, says it will sit in oppositionYemina was reportedly interested in the Health and Education ministries, a difficult ask for Likud given the number of players demanding ministries in the unity government. May 10, 2020
Majority of Jewish Israelis support annexation but most say it won’t happen this yearAmong right-wing Israelis, 71 percent support declaring sovereignty. Nevertheless, only 32 percent of those polled think annexation will happen this year. May 10, 2020
No Israeli corona deaths in 24 hours for first time in 6 weeksAs Israel reopens malls, markets, and national parks, the rate of coronavirus fatalities and infections continues to drop off. May 9, 2020
Israeli pro soccer announces return, among the first leagues to restart playNo games have been played since March 1 when the 26-game regular season ended with crowds up 25% on last year and poised to set a league record. May 9, 2020
Israel, Greece talk tourism as countries emerge from pandemic relatively unscathedThe Greek tourism minister appeared on Israeli television to tell viewers he hoped to open Greece for visitors in July. May 8, 2020
With 72 Knesset members’ support, Rivlin tasks Netanyahu with forming new governmentWith only hours before the midnight deadline, 72 Knesset members endorse the prime minister and avoid going to elections. Netanyahu has two weeks to form a government, but is expected to convene the Knesset next week to be sworn in. May 7, 2020
Coronavirus cancels bonfires on Lag B’omer, festive Jewish holiday of fireBonfires are traditionally lit on Lag B’Omer to symbolize the spiritual light brought into the world by mysticist Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, who passed away that day in 160 AD. May 7, 2020
Israeli tourism expected to remain in coma until 2021'In my industry 2020 is over,' said Mark Feldman, owner of Ziontours in Jerusalem. 'Travel as we know it has changed.' May 7, 2020
Former Israeli officials call for boycott of Judea and Samaria in Irish TimesThe letter urged the Irish government to implement the Occupied Territories Bill. May 7, 2020
Malls, markets and gyms back as Israel reopens for businessNo timeline has been provided by the government to reopen restaurants. May 7, 2020
Protestant TV channel begins airing in Israel despite missionary contentUnder Israeli law, proselytizing to persons' under 18 years of age is forbidden unless consent is given by a parent. May 7, 2020
US promise of Israeli sovereignty in Judea, Samaria enrages PalestiniansOn the Israeli right, many welcomed Friedman's comments, but others expressed concerns about the Trump plan. May 7, 2020
EU says funding terror supporters is OKAs long as Palestinian individuals don’t officially represent terrorist organizations, they can benefit from programs the EU supports. May 7, 2020
Knesset will swear in unity government on May 13, but Supreme Court still menacesNetanyahu and Gantz, who will share the premiership on a rotational basis, extended the government's term to 4 1/2 years. May 7, 2020
Palestinian police arrest Israeli archaeologists in northern SamariaEitan Melet, Field Coordinator for 'Preserving the Eternal,' set out on Monday with two archaeologists to the Tel Parsin site in northern Samaria, in an area under full Israeli jurisdiction. May 7, 2020
Supreme Court rules unanimously in favor of Netanyahu-Gantz unity governmentIsrael's highest court unanimously rejected a petition seeking to block the formation of a national unity government by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz. May 6, 2020
Pompeo scheduled to visit Israel, meet heads of new unity governmentThe visit would be the first by a senior U.S. foreign official since Israel closed its borders amid the coronavirus pandemic May 6, 2020
Netanyahu files police complaint after leftist agitator threatens his sonThe prime minister filed a complaint after a video posted on social media showed a left-wing activist with a history of provocations telling Netanyahu's son Yair, 'One day you'll be without the security guards - boom. You never know.' May 6, 2020
Bennett approves 7,000 new housing units in JudeaDefense Minister authorizes new housing in Efrat, saying 'construction momentum should not be stopped for a moment.' May 6, 2020
No new deaths reported as Israel’s coronavirus numbers shrinkCoronavirus numbers still dropping. Health Ministry prepares to test the country for 'herd immunity.' May 6, 2020
Amb. Friedman: US ready to recognize Israeli annexation in Judea and SamariaAmerica will recognize an Israeli decision to apply sovereignty to settlements. May 6, 2020
Likud draws red lines on coalition deal – crossing them means 4th electionsIf the High Court says Netanyahu can’t be prime minister, or rules against two other clauses of the unity agreement, fourth elections will ensue. May 6, 2020
Israel, Hamas hostage deal on horizon, reports German paperReport says Israel and Hamas are closer than ever to a deal that would mean returning two Israeli hostages and the bodies of two Israeli soldiers. May 6, 2020
Trump: Yes, reopening US economy will cost lives'The people of our country should think of themselves as warriors. We have to open,' Trump declared. May 6, 2020
WATCH: Israel ‘well positioned’ to receive anti-corona drug, says Health Ministry officialAn Israeli Health Ministry official says Israel is "well positioned" to receive shipments of the anti-coronavirus drug Remdesivir, which the F.D.A. recently approved. May 5, 2020
No grounds for striking down unity government, Israel’s attorney general tells High CourtAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit said there were no grounds for overturning the coalition agreement between Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz. May 5, 2020
Israel: For first time, Iran is retreating from SyriaIsraeli defense officials say they are seeing Iran retreat for the first time since it entered Syria. May 5, 2020
Israel defense ministry declares ‘breakthrough’ in corona antibody treatmentDefense biology research institute says it developed an antibody to COVID-19 that attacks the virus in infected patients. May 5, 2020
Health Ministry: Synagogues to reopen for prayer soonThe Ministry of Health is expected to authorize a return to prayer in synagogues by the weekend as the Western Wall plaza is reopened to worshipers. May 5, 2020
Intel buys Israeli app Moovit for $900 million to boost bet on robotic carsIntel plans to combine Moovit with Mobileye, a self-driving car specialist that Intel bought for about $15 billion in 2017. May 5, 2020
Dershowitz: Israel’s Supreme Court usurps Knesset’s roleWhen the High Court's decisions directly impact citizens's lives, it should not be surprising that citizens, through their elected officials, seek to play a more active role in choosing judges and justices. May 5, 2020
Poll: 40 percent of Israelis don’t trust Supreme CourtOpinion poll reveals record low levels of public trust in the Supreme Court and the State Attorney’s office. May 5, 2020
Knesset meets to change basic laws, judges deliberate legality of unity dealThe Supreme Court is deliberating on petitions to stop Netanyahu from serving as prime minister and to nullify the proposed unity deal. May 5, 2020
Netanyahu scales back corona rules, announces road map to eliminate all restrictionsThe prime minister called Israel's response to the coronavirus a 'great success' and presented major steps to relax restrictions. May 4, 2020
Netanyahu threatens new elections as High Court weighs unity agreementSpeaking to reporters following a briefing on coronavirus developments, Netanyahu pressed the court not to get involved in the country's political affairs lest it risk forcing new elections. May 4, 2020
WATCH: Israeli doctors, nurses dance with joy as corona wards closeTthe medical staff of Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Hospital recently celebrated the closure of the facility's corona ward as the country turns a corner in the global health crisis. May 4, 2020
Elevator to be installed at Tomb of the Patriarchs, despite PA’s objectionThe staircase to the holy site, while impressive, is inaccessible to the disabled. May 4, 2020
Israeli team designs coronavirus mask for hearing impairedUniversity student with deaf parents teams up with a high shool robotics team from Dimona to develop a 3-D printable Create See-Through Mask for the hearing impaired. May 4, 2020
Israel’s ministries clash as government sets to loosen economy this weekThe finance minister lambasted the Health Ministry for appearing to block all moves to restart Israel's economy. May 4, 2020
