Bennett wants to stay in suburban home, would cost state close to $5M Installing fences, checkpoints, guard booths, surveillance cameras, and other security infrastructure around the Ra’anana residence could cost up to 15 million shekels. July 3, 2021
Coalition crisis on the horizon? Meretz to vote against law banning Palestinians from Israeli citizenship Hebrew language media reported that Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked was enraged by the left wing parties' refusal to cooperate with the coalition agenda. July 1, 2021
WATCH: Emergency responders finally bring Haifa blaze under control, save several buildings Haifa fire service commander Hezi Levi said several buildings were saved, including a nursery. July 1, 2021
Israel welcomes German leader as ally against anti-Semitism Germany launched a new initiative with the United States last week to stem an alarming rise in anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial around the world. July 1, 2021
Commander of prestigious IDF Nahal Brigade dies during training The military police launched an investigation. The findings will be submitted to the military prosecutor’s office for examination. July 1, 2021
‘Flights will stop’: Shaked warns of rise in COVID cases 'If the cases increase, flights will stop,' said Ayelet Shaked. July 1, 2021
IDF soldier stabbed, wounded in Jordan Valley attack A female soldier is receiving medical treatment after being stabbed. The terrorist was caught. July 1, 2021
WATCH: Israeli hospitals dread impact from fresh COVID outbreaks, fear inability to cope Israel is still considered a ‘green country,’ but coronavirus infections are rising and hospitals fear they may not be able to cope with a fourth wave. July 1, 2021
Residents of Israeli settlement Evyatar agree to temporary evacuation 'This is not our dream deal,' said Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. June 30, 2021
Health risk: Airline passengers entering Israel not getting Covid test results The subsequent serology test does not show if people are ill with COVID-19, only if they have antibodies. Meanwhile, morbidity is rising. June 30, 2021
World powers must work to prevent Iran’s quest for hegemony, says former Israeli envoy Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dore Gold says that besides the Iranian nuclear threat, the more probable danger comes from its proxies in the region. June 30, 2021
WATCH: US envoy to UN welcomes Rivlin to Washington, wishes new Israeli leadership success U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield wishes Israel well 'as we move into this next phase.' June 29, 2021
Bennett urges vaccinations as clock ticks on Pfizer expiry date Despite rising number of cases, health officials say hospitalization and morbidity rates not rising. June 29, 2021
Lapid opens Israeli embassy in UAE; thanks Netanyahu, Trump for Abraham Accords Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid praised the Abraham Accords and the pursuit of peace with the Arab world, and thanked Netanyahu, Trump and Biden for their contributions. June 29, 2021
Adviser accuses Bennett of stealing campaign ideas, PM makes settlement offer Udi Reiter had threatened a lawsuit over not even being credited for plans Bennett had rolled out as his own. June 29, 2021
Biden to Rivlin: No Iranian nukes on my watch President Reuven Rivlin stressed that Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapon is the world's greatest strategic threat. June 29, 2021
Lapid lands in UAE on 1st Israeli state visit The visit by Yair Lapid to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi comes after the two countries opened ties in an agreement brokered by the Trump administration. June 29, 2021
Israeli sluggers to face US in Olympic baseball tournament Israel's team is expected to include former major leaguers Ian Kinsler and Danny Valencia. June 29, 2021
2 pro-Palestinian activists arrested for torching Israeli-owned land 'The anti-Zionist B’Tselem organization has never done anything good with the millions of dollars it is fed by foreign countries,' says Matan Peleg of the Zionist Im Tirtzu organization. June 28, 2021
Jewish settlement braces for evacuation despite reports of possible compromise In the absence of a compromise or any last-minute political or legal intervention, the settlement is expected to be demolished by the IDF in the coming days. June 28, 2021
WATCH: Israeli researchers discover new kind of human just south of Tel Aviv: ‘Homo Nesher Ramla’ In a joint research effort carried out by the Hebrew University and the Tel Aviv University, scientists have discovered evidence of a new kind of early human previously unknown. June 28, 2021
Lapid, Blinken work to ‘reset’ Israeli-US ties in jab at Netanyahu’s ‘mistakes’ 'In the past few years, mistakes were made,' Lapid told Blinken in an apparent jab at the former Netanyahu government. June 27, 2021
Erdan tells Bennett he’s ending term as ambassador to US, staying on at UN 'I believe it is up to the current government to appoint an ambassador that will represent it politically with the administration,' Erdan said. June 27, 2021
Bennett vows to combat organized crime in Arab sector after 4 killed over weekend Leaders demand police crackdown on rampant violence in Arab communities. 'This is a national mission,' Bennett stated. June 27, 2021
Israel appoints special Covid commissioner for airport Ben Gurion International Airport seen as weak link in nation's battle to contain pandemic. June 27, 2021
PA blames Hamas for anti-Abbas protests after critic dies in custody Banat’s family said that he was 'viciously beaten' for eight minutes by security forces as they took him into custody. June 27, 2021
President Rivlin departs on diplomatic visit to US at Biden’s invitation This is Rivlin’s last official state visit before he leaves office next month. June 27, 2021
US denies rumors of reversing Trump’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty on Golan Heights Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said rumors that the Biden administration was going to reverse course are part of efforts to undermine U.S.-Israel relations and the new government. June 26, 2021
73 Democrats urge Biden to label Israeli settlements illegal, ‘occupied’ Letter also calls on Biden to reopen eastern Jerusalem consulate and reaffirm "occupation" in documents. June 25, 2021
Many Israeli citizens among the victims of Miami building collapse Some 34 of the 159 missing are Jewish, according to the local Chabad. June 25, 2021
Biden may reverse US recognition of Golan Heights under Trump The Biden administration appears to be walking back U.S. recognition of the Jewish State’s rights over the area. June 25, 2021
Honduras relocates embassy to Jerusalem Honduras becomes the fourth country to open an embassy in Israel's capital, Jerusalem. June 24, 2021
Washington vows no Iranian nukes as Kochavi wraps up US visit "The mutual and main goal of action for the two armies is thwarting Iranian aggression," Kochavi said at Centcom headquarters. June 24, 2021
Blinken to meet Israel’s new foreign minister in Rome It will be their first meeting since Yesh Atid party leader Yair Lapid assumed his new position. June 23, 2021
Opening of borders to vaccinated tourists, scheduled for July 1, delayed until August New coronavirus cabinet established; Israeli Covid restrictions loom as cases with Delta variant increase. June 23, 2021
Graduates of Arab high school in Jerusalem vow to redeem Al Aqsa ‘in spirit and blood’ The incident raises worries of further violence in the Israeli capital. June 23, 2021
Chief Rabbi: ‘Exhume body of Christian missionary buried in Jewish cemetery’ When Amanda Elk died in February 2021, Israeli religious authorities were unaware of her true identity. June 23, 2021
Israel to crack down on student visas after phony yeshiva students scandal Procedures for issuing student visas may now be in "jeopardy." June 23, 2021
WATCH: A day in the Knesset storage room with a special employee Good news at the Knesset: Meet Amitai Itzhari,. He takes care of the inventory at the Israeli parliament, loves selfies, and makes everyone happy! June 23, 2021
Islamic Movement fundraising to pay fines for illegal Arab construction in Jerusalem The campaign was publicized by Sheikh Safouat Frej, deputy chairman of the Southern Faction of the Islamic Movement and one of the religious figures behind Mansour Abbas’ Islamic Ra’am party in the Knesset. June 23, 2021
Reunited? Rebel Yamina MK signals possible return to party With a razor thin majority in the Knesset, the strength of coalition would be significantly boosted if Chikli votes along with Yamina. June 23, 2021
New Israeli government demolishes its first Jewish settlement Ben-Gvir blasts Prime Minister Bennett: “The former head of the YESHA Council is now leading the demolition and destruction of the settlement.” June 23, 2021
Zero criminal charges for Israeli corona rule violators Prosecutors will not pursue criminal charges against a 25-year-old Israeli man who broke quarantine to attend a party after learning that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. June 23, 2021
WATCH: We taught Netanyahu a lesson, says Islamist Ra’am party MK 'We wanted to be a partner in a government, at least against Netanyahu, but we reached this goal through Netanyahu,' Islamist Ra’am party member Said al-Harumi tells i24 News. June 23, 2021
‘Let us not become panicky’: Bennett announces new measures to fight new corona ‘outbreak’ 'Unfortunately, we are seeing the beginning of a virus spread within the State of Israel, and we do not always know how to locate its source,' the prime minister said. June 22, 2021
In first, Jewish Agency appoints Druze woman as emissary 'Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh’s personal and professional journey makes her a powerful embodiment of Israeli society’s diversity and complexity,' said Jewish Agency Director-General and CEO Amira Ahronoviz,. June 22, 2021
Police arrest 4 Arabs in renewed Jerusalem riots Sheikh Jarrah has been the scene of multiple clashes between Arab rioters and Israeli forces, including attacks on Jews and Jewish property, in recent weeks. June 22, 2021
Israeli researchers link Pfizer vaccine to rare blood disorder Health Ministry is evaluating findings, which suggest a link between the Pfizer vaccine and a rare disease. June 22, 2021
‘We’re using vaccines rejected by PA on our kids,’ says Health Ministry chief Local media reported the PA cancelled the deal because of social media pressure from Palestinians. June 22, 2021
‘ASTOUNDING’: Lapid’s commitment to Blinken endangers Israel, Netanyahu charges Lapid "made an astounding commitment" to Blinken that compromises the security of the State of Israel against the Iranian threat, Netanyahu says, vowing to bring down the Lapid-Bennett government. June 21, 2021
WATCH: Israeli high-powered laser system intercepts, destroys 100% of UAVs launched during test 'For the first time ever, we have developed such capabilities in the State of Israel and we are among the first in the world.' June 21, 2021
Top three goals of Israeli Chief of Staff Kochavi during US visit Priorities include communicating intelligence assessments by the IDF on Iran’s nuclear program and professional concerns over a new nuclear deal, in addition to sharing key lessons from the recent conflict with Hamas. June 21, 2021
Arab municipalities used only 60% of special equality budget, Knesset committee finds In 2016, the Likud-led government passed Resolution 922, an unprecedented, five-year, NIS 12-15 billion economic development plan for Israel’s Arab society. June 21, 2021
Samaria community to petition Supreme Court for demolition postponement 'To drive Jews out of their homes because of Arab riots can only be called surrender to terrorism,' said an Evyatar community leader. June 21, 2021
Lapid will be first Israeli senior official to visit the UAE Lapid will inaugurate the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi at the end of June. June 21, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak in Israel leads to tightened restrictions Local mask mandate and travel bans go into effect after some 130 children in three schools test positive for the Indian variant of the virus. June 21, 2021
Former Trump officials looking to invest in Startup Nation Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Ambassador to Israel are establishing a Tel Aviv office for their fund Liberty Strategic, which is raising capital from various sources, including companies from the Gulf countries. June 21, 2021
Three countries ask Israel for vaccines rejected by Palestinians The three countries interested in the vaccines were not disclosed. June 21, 2021
Deported BDS activist scheduled to address Knesset A parliamentary aide to Touma-Suleiman told Arutz-7 said Shakir is tentatively scheduled to address the gathering, adding that a final roster of speakers has yet to be drawn up. June 20, 2021
Police, Arabs clash after celebratory gunshots at separate weddings Public Security Minister orders inquiry as residents accuse police of excessive force. June 20, 2021
