Israeli archaeologists discover 1,200-year-old stash of gold coinsArchaeologists found the hoard of gold coins during excavations prior to construction of a new neighborhood in central Israel. December 29, 2019
Likud disputes rumors Netanyahu will request immunity: ‘He’ll announce decision in coming days’Nothing has been resolved yet, says party after Israeli media report Netanyahu will make the request this week. December 29, 2019
Suspected Palestinian killer in gruesome murder of Jewish teen refuses to confessDespite giving details of the killing to investigators earlier, the suspect refused to confess on Sunday in a court hearing. December 29, 2019
Major Jewish groups ‘horrified,’ call for special FBI task force in wake of latest violent attack against Jews'Jews should not have to fear for their lives in America to go to their houses of worship,' said Rabbi Marvin Hier of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. December 29, 2019
Netanyahu condemns ‘cruel’ anti-Semitic attack in Monsey, New YorkNetanyahu extended the offer of help to all countries facing the scourge of anti-Semitism. December 29, 2019
Netanyahu heading to Greece Thursday to sign game-changing Mediterranean pipeline dealThe plan is that by 2025, natural gas will be flowing from Israel to Europe, supplying 10 percent of its energy needs. December 29, 2019
Electrical infrastructure in Jordan set alight in attack aimed against Israel gas transferDespite the deal, and the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, anti-Israel sentiment runs high in Jordan. December 29, 2019
Having conquered primaries, Netanyahu looks ahead to general electionsNetanyahu must figure out how to bring 61 seats to the right-wing camp by March 2. December 29, 2019
Georgia set to open cultural center in JerusalemIsrael’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely applauded the decision, saying 'more and more countries...are recognizing the historic connection between the Jewish people and Jerusalem.' December 28, 2019
Netanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victoryNetanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victory December 27, 2019
Netanyahu calls Putin, asks for release of Israeli Naama IssacharThe Russian account of the phone call was slightly different, with no mention of Naama Issachar. December 27, 2019
Defense Minister: ‘Israel will provide a legal Iron Dome for its soldiers and officers’'The Hague is a breeding ground for modern anti-Semitism,' the defense minister told graduating IAF cadets, referring to the recent ICC decision to investigate Israel for 'war crimes.' December 26, 2019
Hamas to cut back on its border riots to once a monthThe steering committee responsible for the riots says it will cut back on them to once a month. December 26, 2019
IDF’s cyber elite can become threat once army service is completedThere is nothing Israel can do if the tech sold is used for nefarious purposes. December 26, 2019
Left-wing bloc comes apart as Meretz and Stav Shaffir part ways'I call on Amir Peretz and Meretz to act together so that the entire bloc will win and not lose seats to the Right,' said Shaffir. December 26, 2019
Cause of deadly bus crash blamed on lack of rest, say investigatorsThe driver has been released from police custody, but is under house arrest, as police reportedly question bus company officials. December 26, 2019
‘He sits and cries’: Elderly Jew, harassed for year by Arabs at Jerusalem market, finally gets helpThe 93-year-old stall owner, reportedly a founder of the Jerusalem market, had been harassed by Arabs for a year. December 26, 2019
Gantz calls for unity amid worrying signs of splits on leftThe opposition leader made a plea to the left-wing parties for responsibility and unity if they are to defeat Netanyahu. December 26, 2019
Netanyahu expected to emerge victorious as Likud voters head to polls to pick party leaderLikud party voters will decide who will be their leader on Thursday. December 26, 2019
50-year-old man seriously injured in Jerusalem stabbingA 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Wednesday. December 25, 2019
Israeli woman jailed in Russia may be sent to SiberiaIssachar may be sent to a prison where family visits would be far more difficult. December 25, 2019
Stacked deck against Netanyahu? Israel’s High Court selects activist judges to decide his fate, paper saysIsrael's Supreme Court will weigh in on whether Netanyahu can govern under indictment. December 25, 2019
Australia bashes ICC for ‘war crimes’ probe against Israel: We don’t recognize ‘State of Palestine’Scott Morrison voiced his displeasure at the ICC decision to investigate Israel. December 25, 2019
WATCH: ‘We are proud of our Christian friends,’ Netanyahu says in Christmas greeting'We know that we have no better friends around the world than our Christian friends,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Christmas greeting. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu determined to annex Jordan Valley, refuting earlier reportAn Israeli news site said that an inter-ministerial committee will convene to examine plans to extend sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, in contradiction to earlier report. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu thanks Pompeo for support in wake of ICC’s ‘absurd’ rulingNetanyahu argued that the decision contradicts the historical truth and undermines the right of the Jews to settle in their ancestral homeland. December 24, 2019
U.S. woman killed in bus crash insisted on writing out her will week beforeThe couple had 'celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary last Thursday. That same day, Bertha insisted on writing out her will,' reports Arutz 7. December 24, 2019
Likud court reverses itself: No primaries for party’s Knesset listThe appeal against a primary for the entire list was accepted by an expanded court. December 24, 2019
At last moment, Israel pulls plug on Leviathan natural gas test runNoble Energy said in a statement that is was 'very surprised and we regret hearing the Ministry of Environmental Protection's decision.' December 24, 2019
Iranian official threatens Israel: ‘Zionist entity will pay sooner or later’ for airstrikes in SyriaA close adviser to Khameni said Israel would pay sooner or later for its airstrikes in Syria. December 24, 2019
President Netanyahu? Likud rival offers PM figurehead position'He has an international reputation and extraordinary diplomatic skills,' said Sa'ar of Netanyahu. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu freezes Jordan Valley annexation to avoid angering HagueA government meeting to look into annexation was cancelled hours before it was to start. December 24, 2019
Israel permits Gaza Strip’s Christians to visit Bethlehem for ChristmasIsrael has granted travel permits to large numbers of Gaza Christians to visit religious sites and spend time with family in Israel and Judea and Samaria. December 24, 2019
Cyprus, Greece, Israel to sign Mediterranean pipeline deal, will provide 10% of EU’s needsThe agreement will be signed in Athens on Jan. 2 by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades and Israel's Netanyahu. December 24, 2019
Study shows increase in non-Jews immigrating to IsraelA large number of non-Jews are moving to the Jewish State, according to data presented on Monday by the Interior Ministry's Population and Immigration Authority. December 23, 2019
Sara Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘I’m media’s punching bag’'I’m the media’s punching bag,' said Netanyahu's wife while calling the former employee in the prime minister’s residence who is suing her a liar. December 23, 2019
Shocking soccer upset: Maccabi Tel Aviv loses to second division Umm al FahmThe Umm al-Fahm athletes were 'playing as equals with their illustrious opponents,' according to an article on the Maccabi Tel Aviv website. December 23, 2019
NASA astronaut sends Chanukah greetings from spaceMeir is the fourth woman of Jewish heritage to be part of a space mission. December 23, 2019
Is Liberman’s campaign to Russian-speaking voters arousing anti-Semitism in Israel?The messaging from the party's politicians in Russian is much more violent and hateful than their Hebrew language campaign, says online group. December 23, 2019
Israel’s justice minister, attorney general flex muscles in battle over authorityOhana and Mandelbit enter round two in their fight to decide who chooses the next State Attorney. December 23, 2019
Israeli bus driver suspected after horrific crash kills 4Police say that they are investigating whether the driver was talking on the phone when his bus suddenly swerved. December 23, 2019
Netanyahu blasts Israeli Supreme Court: ‘Only the nation decides who will lead it’Netanyahu blasted the decision of the High Court to decide whether he's fit for office. December 23, 2019
Syrian media: Israeli missile strike intercepted by air defensesSANA news agency reported that the Syrian army’s air defenses intercepted 'hostile missiles coming from the occupied lands.' December 23, 2019
Sa’ar: Gov’t fears the Hague, won’t demolish illegal Arab village to appease ICCNetanyahu's party rival claimed that an illegal Bedouin village called Khan al-Ahmar has not been razed because the Israeli government is afraid of repercussions from the International Criminal Court. December 22, 2019
High Court to decide Netanyahu’s eligibility to form gov’t while under indictmentIsrael's High Court of Justice accepted on Sunday jurisdiction over a petition claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is barred by law from forming the next government based on his indictment. December 22, 2019
Happy Chanukah! A celebration of freedom from oppressionChanukah celebrates the return of religious freedom for the Jewish people after a period of harsh repression. December 22, 2019
Netanyahu blasts ICC investigation of Israeli ‘war crimes’: ‘A dark day for truth and justice’Netanyahu slammed the decision of the World Court to investigate alleged war crimes by Israel. December 22, 2019
Lockheed Martin pressuring Israel to buy 50 more F-35s, report saysLockheed wants Israel to double its F-35 fleet to 100 planes. Israel, however, is eyeing a competitor's plane. December 22, 2019
Pro-Israel Christian group donates menorah to Sderot; taller than in ManhattanThe menorah was donated by the Dutch organization Christians for Israel to show solidarity with residents of towns near the Gaza border. December 22, 2019
Amnesty slammed in report: ‘Deep hostility’ toward Jewish State'Most people know that Amnesty International is biased to some degree, but even knowing this, I was still shocked at what I found,' writes Collier. December 22, 2019
Caught in clash between Israel’s branches, justice minister’s pick withdraws as State AttorneyThe acting State Attorney withdrew from the position on Friday, saying she had become caught between larger forces. December 22, 2019
Human rights NGOs purvey anti-Semitic poison rather than fight it, conference saysThe conference addressed the key challenge of motivating the global human-rights movement to 'become a part of the solution to the age-old threat of anti-Semitism, rather than part of the problem.' December 22, 2019
Caroline Glick: Israel’s establishment elites rise to stop NetanyahuJust as Netanyahu is on the verge of completing his revolutionary work, so the legal fraternity that embraced Barak’s revolution is poised to complete Barak’s. December 22, 2019
Israeli series, adapted as Showtime’s ‘Homeland,’ wins international show of decadeThe New York Times chose Israel’s 'Prisoners of War' as the best international TV show of the decade. December 22, 2019
Cyprus court releases 3 individuals in Israeli ‘spy van’ caseA Cyprus court on Friday denied a police request to detain three people in order to assist its investigation into the business dealings of a high-tech surveillance equipment company owned by an Israeli former i... December 21, 2019
Russian court rejects Naama Issachar’s appeal despite doubts about confessionA Russian court turned down an Israeli tourist's appeal of her prison sentence, despite testimony that called into question whether her alleged confession was voluntary. December 19, 2019
Likud court rules that primaries must be held for entire party listThe Likud primaries will include the entire party list if the court decision holds. December 19, 2019
Russian court hears Naama Issachar’s appeal: The confession was forgedThe jailed Israeli has several lines of defense, including the claim that she didn’t even know she had 9.5 grams of marijuana in her checked luggage. December 19, 2019
‘When will IDF win in Samaria?’ Jewish residents demand of defense ministerThis is not the first time the Jewish residents of Kadumim have approached the government to take care of the riots. December 19, 2019
Canadian Jewish groups blast country’s anti-Israel UN vote: ‘It stains Canada’s reputation’'This vote reflects poorly on Canada’s record as a defender of democracy and justice,' said Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B'nai Brith Canada. December 19, 2019
