Neither Netanyahu nor Gantz can form new government, says pollAs with the last two elections, it’s unlikely that either Gantz or Netanyahu will manage to form a government without Liberman’s Israel Beiteinu party. January 17, 2020
WATCH: Air Force launches ‘mighty’ F-35 fighter jet squadronThursday marked the inauguration of the IAF's second squadron of powerful IDF F-35i Lightening II stealth fighter jets, boasting state-of-the-art technology. January 16, 2020
Number of Holocaust survivors living in the Jewish State continues to dwindleThe Israeli government spends more than 4 billion shekels yearly on the country's Holocaust survivors, who are eligible to receive monthly benefits of up to 6,000 shekels. January 16, 2020
Sources: Netanyahu wants isolated right-wing party to drop out of Knesset election'Let him not preach to Ben Gvir to do what he himself won't do,' said the Otzma Yehudit statement in response to the prime minister. January 16, 2020
‘Optimism’: Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East, Israeli jailed in RussiaThe conversation 'was warm and to the point and strengthened the Prime Minister’s optimism that the issue of the release of Naama Issachar is advancing towards a solution,' Netanyahu's office stated. January 16, 2020
Late night drama: right unite for Knesset election, but not totallyThe leader of Otzma Yehudit, the party kept off the combined list, charges that he and his followers were betrayed and stabbed in the back. January 16, 2020
Guatemalan president promises to keep embassy in JerusalemIsrael has enjoyed close ties with the Central American country for a very long time. January 15, 2020
Roy Nissany becomes Israel’s first Formula One driverIsraeli professional sports car driver Roy Nissany will become the official test driver for the UK-based Williams Group, making him Israel’s first Formula One driver. January 15, 2020
New milestone: Israel starts natural gas exports to EgyptIsrael has emerged as a major energy player in the Middle East, with the discoveries of the Tamar gas field in 2009 and the Leviathan reservoir in 2010. January 15, 2020
WATCH: Tel Aviv ranked in top 5 most searched destinations for hotelsAccording to a survey of Google searches, Tel Aviv is one of the most sought after destinations in the world based on searches for hotel reservations. January 15, 2020
WATCH: Skiier wins Israel’s 1st medal at 2020 Winter Youth OlympicsNoa Szollos, a 16-year-old alpine skiier, is taking home Israel's first medal at the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games and she couldn't be prouder. January 14, 2020
Israel concerned about secret International Criminal Court arrest warrantsIsraeli ministers reportedly believe the ICC will launch an investigation against Israel within 90 days and that high-ranking Israeli officials and IDF officers may be arrested abroad and extradited to The Hague. January 14, 2020
In dramatic about-face, New Right joins forces with National Union for Knesset electionThe new unified list is now calling on another right-wing party Jewish Home to join the alliance. January 14, 2020
Netanyahu to Israeli held in Russia: ‘Citizens of Israel are thinking of you’'We do not abandon anyone to their fate. The State of Israel and I are investing ceaseless efforts to affect your release,' Netanyahu said. January 14, 2020
Knesset members will rule on Netanyahu’s immunity from prosecutionIn a surprise move, members of Israel's parliament passed a vote on the formation of a committee to rule on the prime minister's immunity from prosecution for corruption charges. January 13, 2020
New Right announces it’s running alone in March electionIt represents 'the only chance' for the right-wing parties overall to achieve an absolute majority in parliament, says New Right. January 13, 2020
Jordan’s king says relationship with Israel is on ‘pause’'The two-state solution in my mind, and I know in the majority of European countries, is the only way forward,' King Abdullah said. January 13, 2020
Faltering Israeli parties that once brought Palestinian self-rule running together in March electionLabor and Meretz leaders are stressing that the merged list is a 'technical' move, meaning that they are each remaining independent parties. January 13, 2020
Knesset speaker decries ‘dirty process’ to prevent immunity from NetanyahuThe speaker argued that the proceedings would become a 'a jungle that shames' parliament. January 12, 2020
Israeli intelligence helped US eliminate Soleimani, NBC reportsReports related to the assassination of Qassem Soleimani acknowledge the assistance of Israeli intelligence, in addition to 'a network of spies inside Baghdad Airport involved in leaking sensitive security details' about the Iranian general's arrival. January 12, 2020
Israel releases spy and murderer in ‘gesture of goodwill’ to SyriaPrisoners Sidqi al-Maqt and Amal Abu Saleh were released to their hometown of Majdal Shams in the Syrian Golan Heights. January 10, 2020
Polish President: Auschwitz commemoration should be in Poland instead of Israel'To me, it is precisely here, in Poland, on our soil today, occupied back then by Nazi Germany, where those ashes are scattered,' where the event should be held, Andrzej Duda said. January 10, 2020
Jordan princess makes history: First woman in kingdom to complete jet pilot training'Brilliant and hard-working as always! Congrats on receiving your wings,' the monarch wrote to his daughter on Instagram. January 9, 2020
Right-wing steps closer to real unity with reports that Bennett will lead it'The Right will not forgive Bennett, Smotrich, and Peretz if they don't unite into a joint list,' the prime minister tweeted January 9, 2020
Israel’s laser defense ‘breakthrough’ reminiscent of 1980 arcade gameNew laser weapon will complement Israel's existing anti-missile defense systems. January 9, 2020
Netanyahu’s immunity strategy hits major bump as Knesset committee to debate requestNetanyahu's effort to delay discussion about his immunity request until after the elections appears to have failed. January 9, 2020
Iran investigators say Ukrainian plane never called for helpEyewitnesses, including the crew of another passing flight, described seeing the plane engulfed in flames before crashing, the report said. January 9, 2020
WATCH: Deaths mount as massive storm pounds IsraelAmong the fatalities caused by a huge storm in Israel is the death of a man in Nahariya who perished saving a mother and daughter from an overturned car during a powerful flood. January 8, 2020
Netanyahu: We never lost our right to live in Judea and SamariaNetanyahu expressed hope that the International Criminal Court's decision to investigate Israel would fall flat. January 8, 2020
Dream Come True: Israeli baseball team stuns competition, heading to Olympics!Israel's men’s national baseball team has qualified for the Summer Olympic Games. January 8, 2020
Polish president spurns Yad Vashem event after refused speaking slotPoland's president has rejected Israel's invitation to attend the Yad Vashem event after he was refused a request to speak. January 8, 2020
Likud: Knesset legal adviser tainted, married to lawyer who built case against NetanyahuThe party charges that the Knesset legal adviser’s ruling is tainted by a conflict of interests. January 7, 2020
New IDF training procedures will ‘sharpen edge, make it more lethal’The controversial move will reduce brigade exercises and place greater emphasis on intelligence, high-tech and simulators. January 7, 2020
Israeli chief rabbi in hot water over disparaging comments about Russian JewsThe Israeli chief rabbi said many of the Russian immigrants are non-Jews and are 'enemies of religion.' January 7, 2020
New minister of diaspora affairs draws ire of American Jewish leftThe move is considered controversial by those who took umbrage with Hotovely's 2017 comment that American Jews lead 'convenient lives.' January 6, 2020
Netanyahu: Soleimani brought about the death of many American citizens and many other innocents'Israel fully stands alongside the U.S. in the just struggle for security, peace and self-defense,' Netanyahu said. January 6, 2020
WATCH: Heavy rains produce abundant flow of water at Golan nature reserveIsrael has just experienced a weekend of heavy rains. In the aftermath, hikers can witness the beauty of a strong flow of water in the Banias River on the Golan Heights. January 6, 2020
Political clash over Netanyahu’s immunity escalatesThe Knesset legal adviser's decision that immunity can be discussed during the current parliamentary term has Netanyahu confidants irate. January 6, 2020
Netanyahu names ministers to take over portfolios law requires he vacateTwo of the appointments arouse immediate controversy. January 6, 2020
Ari Fuld’s killer convicted of murderAn Israeli court found the terrorist guilty of murder. January 6, 2020
2,000-year-old market in City of David may have been found, archaelogists sayThe finds support the theory that this was the location of the main city square and market en route to the Temple during the Second Temple Period. January 6, 2020
With Soleimani’s demise, Israel’s enemies lost their best playerThe arch-terrorist’s assassination could be considered the most significant one ever carried out in the Middle East. January 5, 2020
Young couple drowns in elevator in Tel AvivThe young couple was trapped in the underground elevator as over 70 millimeters of rain fell in two hours. January 5, 2020
Female tank crews get new lease on life as IDF chief of staff orders next phase of testingThe IDF chief of staff oversaw discussions with the aim to evaluate the possibility of integrating female tank crew members into the Border Defense Array. January 5, 2020
‘I will physically block Putin from visiting Rivlin,’ vows mother of Israeli imprisoned in RussiaNaama Issachar's mother said she would personally prevent Israeli President Reuven Rivlin from hosting Vladimir Putin at the official state residence while her daughter remains in a Moscow prison. January 4, 2020
Israel braces for retaliation after assassination of top Iranian commander, closes popular ski resortIsrael fears that Iran might retaliate through its regional allies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon or through Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza. January 3, 2020
Netanyahu offered ‘Israel’s Dr. Fauci’ spot on party’s roster: reportReport says Netanyahu offered a top slot in the Likud election list to Moshe Bar Siman Tov, popular former Health Ministry director. January 3, 2020
High Court blocks petition to disqualify Netanyahu from forming gov’tThe move is seen as a victory for Netanyahu, with the highest court in the land refusing to bar the prime minister from receiving the mandate to form a government. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu set to sign major landmark pipeline deal with Greece and CyprusThe pipeline is expected to satisfy about 10 percent of the European Union’s natural gas needs, decreasing energy dependence on Russia. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu resigns from ministerial positionsThe embattled Israeli leader he resigned from all posts except for his position as prime minister. January 2, 2020
Israeli crash victim, released from hospital, describes moment he learned of wife’s death'He said to me: ‘Listen, there was a terrible car accident and Tzipi didn’t survive – and I was in shock,' Mr. Rimmel said. January 2, 2020
Gantz charges: ‘Netanyahu knows he is guilty,’ after PM requests immunity'Blue and White under my leadership will do everything to prevent the granting of immunity to someone accused of criminal activity,' Gantz added. January 2, 2020
Hamas helped Israel assassinate Islamic Jihad terrorist, document revealsHamas arrested Palestinian Authority (PA) intelligence officers on Sunday for helping Israel assassinate a top Islamic Jihad terrorist but it turns out Hamas might have helped kill him, too. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu seeks immunity from prosecution in corruption casesThe incumbent announced on Wednesday he will ask for immunity from the Israeli parliament, a request the Knesset will likely not rule on until after a governing coalition is formed following March elections. January 1, 2020
Breaking: Bus stop stabbing at Tel Hashomer hospitalA woman was reportedly stabbed at a bus stop at Tel Hashomer hospital in Ramat Gan, a city bordering Tel Aviv. January 1, 2020
To seek parliamentary immunity or not: That is the question for NetanyahuMedia reports have stated that Netanyahu himself is torn over whether to make the request. January 1, 2020
Historic: Israel becomes energy exporter, will bring in billions of dollarsIsrael's Leviathan began operations, sending gas to Jordan on Wednesday. January 1, 2020
Female tank crew should be allowed to serve, says former IDF ombudsmanMaj. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick weighed in as the IDF Chief of Staff is set to respond to a Supreme Court petition by women who want to enter the Armored Corps. January 1, 2020
Fourth election puts US arms deal on ice, plans for revamped Israeli Air Force at riskThe deal, which would procure new fighter jets and helicopters for the Israeli Air Force, is currently stuck due to a lack of a state budget. January 1, 2020
Palestinian NGOs reject EU funds over request not to support terrorPalestinian NGOs reject European aid, due to refusal to renounce terror ties. January 1, 2020
