Israelis react with outpouring of support for traumatized IDF soldier who set himself on fire Family thankful as the public responds to help the former soldier who remains in critical condition, promising they'll continue his fight to help those with PTSD. April 29, 2021
Shaked reportedly working to stop Bennett from forming opposition government Yemina’s No. 2 fiercely opposes relying on the Hamas-supporting Ra’am party even from outside the government. April 29, 2021
Israeli Border Police arrest Molotov cocktail thrower, disperse riots at Rachel’s Tomb On Wednesday night dozens of Palestinian rioters arrived, blocking roads, burning tires, and throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at the grave site and at Border Police. April 29, 2021
President Rivlin thanks Macron for pushing amendment after Halimi trial debacle 'I appreciate your ethical and legal position and your determination to introduce an amendment to the criminal code,' Rivlin told Macron in a letter. April 28, 2021
Meet 6 Israeli women breaking glass ceilings in fintech 'Being a woman gives you an advantage because finance used to be a male-dominated world. Females bring a different point of view and I leverage that.’ April 28, 2021
Squatters’ Highway: How the PA connects illegal encampments 'The Palestinian Authority continues to carry out its masterplan for territorial contiguity in the Jordan Valley.' April 28, 2021
Israel fights back as State Department issues travel warning despite Covid success Despite Israel's astonishing success against coronavirus, the State Department warned citizens against visiting the country due to a "high level of COVID-19." April 28, 2021
End of Netanyahu? Bennett meets Abbas as opposition government gains steam The meeting was described as good in a Yemina statement. April 28, 2021
Moment of truth: Israeli police call for reinforcements, fearing renewed Arab rioting Israeli intelligence estimates say riots are possible after Friday prayers on the Temple Mount. April 28, 2021
Netanyahu retreats on Justice Ministry appointment Netanyahu has decided not to dig in his heels on the matter. April 28, 2021
MK warns if attorney general tries ‘coup d’etat,’ he will be met by counterforce of the people The Religious Zionist party leader said the judicial branch was interfering in the process of choosing a new Justice Minister. April 28, 2021
First woman chosen to lead an orthodox community in Israel Modern Orthodox synagogue in Gush Etzion selects woman as their spiritual leader. April 28, 2021
U.S, Israeli security officials to form joint task force on Iran missile threat 'The United States and Israel agreed on the significant threat posed by Iran’s aggressive behavior in the region,' said the White House in a statement. April 28, 2021
Biden to tap ‘pro-Israel’ banker for ambassador Nides has 'a real pro-Israeli sensibility,' said a friend. April 28, 2021
Israel launches global tourism campaign, ‘cannot miss this opportunity’ 'We cannot miss this opportunity – and, as minister of tourism I won't,' said Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash-Hacohen. April 28, 2021
Israel’s Health Ministry calls for tough new travel rules, including keeping Israelis in It's not just the movement of foreigners the Health Ministry wants to restrict. April 27, 2021
Storm over Netanyahu’s justice minister appointment as attorney general rejects it The Attorney General shouted at the ministers: 'Do not think that this vote will pass, it is an illegal vote. It is impossible to ignore the fact that they shut me up.' April 27, 2021
Knesset members slam inflammatory comments of Arab lawmaker praising Intifada Odeh has a history of anti-Israel rhetoric and actions. April 27, 2021
Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of apartheid, crimes against humanity 'HRW’s latest contribution consists of the standard mix of shrill propaganda, false allegations, and legal fictions,' said Professor Gerald Steinberg. April 27, 2021
New Adidas ad features Orthodox Jewish marathon runner Deutsch is the Israeli national champion in the marathon and half marathon. April 27, 2021
$1.1 billion deal: Delek sells rights to Israeli gas field to UAE company The Israeli energy partnership has signed an MOU to sell its 22 percent holding in the reservoir for $1.1 billion. April 27, 2021
Knesset members attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem Smotrich told reporters at the scene that the way to deal with the violence is not as a police problem, or a series of sporadic attacks, but as part of a national struggle by Arabs to drive Jews from their land. April 26, 2021
Israel’s National Security Adviser to fly to DC with sensitive information on Iran The meeting will take place in person due to the sensitive nature of the information that Israel wishes to convey. April 26, 2021
1600-year-old mosaic uncovered during excavations in Yavne According to the archaeologists, this is the first time that such a pavement has been uncovered in Yavne. April 26, 2021
Defeating odds, Israeli team crowned FIBA Europe Cup champion Ironi Ness Ziona becomes the first Israeli team to win the prestigious International Basketball Federation Europe Cup. April 26, 2021
Israeli fashion icon Alber Elbaz dies at 59 Born in Morocco in 1961, Elbaz grew up in Israel before moving to New York in the 1980s. April 26, 2021
Netanyahu offers Gantz premiership in new rotation government In fact, had Netanyahu not called for new elections, Gantz would have taken the reins in November. April 25, 2021
Israel ‘recognizes terrible suffering and tragedy of the Armenian people’ Several Israel lawmakers and officials have called on the state to officially recognize the Armenian genocide. April 25, 2021
‘Rabbi’ in Jerusalem outed as Christian missionary; neighbors shocked, devastated at deception 'This is apparently a much bigger problem than what we’re aware of. One of the things we want to do is not only clarify this case, but also raise the consciousness of people in Israel.' April 25, 2021
Right-wing lawmaker blasts Netanyahu over rocket attacks, Arab rioting 'Maybe it's time to replace [Netanyahu],' said Betzalel Smotrich, slamming the prime minister for his response to Arab rioting and rockets from Gaza. April 25, 2021
‘I was sure they were going to kill me,’ says Jewish man attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem Running inside a pizza restaurant in the Beit Safafa neighborhood, the victim screamed, 'Help! Help! They’re trying to kill us!' April 25, 2021
IDF Chief of Staff heading to Washington for talks on Iran, Hezbollah threats IDF commander Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi will spend five days in Washington on his first official visit to the United States to discuss 'common security challenges.' April 23, 2021
Israel’s Housing Minister faces charges of influence peddling in sex-abuse case Yaakov Litzman is expected to be charged for interfering in school principal sex abuse case, pushing favors for a friend during his tenure as health minister. April 23, 2021
WATCH: Ukraine asks Netanyahu to act as intermediary with Russia Yevgen Korniychuk, Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel says the Israeli prime minister would be a good intermediary due to his good relationship with both Putin and Zelensky. April 22, 2021
Biden pick to key State Department position another long-time Israel critic 'Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used Covid-19 fears to shut down Israeli courts,' Margon wrote. April 22, 2021
No strings attached: 330 US lawmakers call for full funding of aid to Israel 'There should be no doubt of where Congress stands in our support for Israel’s security,' Rep. Deutch said. April 22, 2021
Israeli judge releases Arabs who attacked rabbi, saying it wasn’t anti-Semitism 'In my opinion, the source of the conflict is not racism,' Judge Mammon reportedly said. April 22, 2021
Accused of sexual abuse, beleaguered founder of emergency rescue group attempts suicide Yehuda Meshi Zahav resigned as head of the Zaka rescue unit in critical condition before hanging himself. April 22, 2021
Israelis sitting at cafe plowed into by out-of-control car Twelve were injured to various degrees by the vehicle. April 22, 2021
Netanyahu pours fire on right-wing rival Bennett for readiness to join Left 'You are willing to do anything to be the left-wing prime minister in the embrace of the Left. It will collapse in no time,' Netanyahu said. April 21, 2021
Israel bringing back electronic bracelets for coronavirus tracking Starting in May, passengers arriving in Israel who are not vaccinated or recovered from coronavirus will get a tracking device to ensure they stay quarantined. April 21, 2021
Massive explosion at IDF weapons factory lights up Israeli countryside Locals heard a loud explosion and saw a mushroom cloud near the manufacturing facility, which develops and produces rocket systems used by the IDF. April 21, 2021
Arab Ra’am party backing away from support for Netanyahu Senior member of Netanyahu's Likud Party says it looks like they are heading to be in the opposition. April 21, 2021
Fauci accused of being controlled by ‘Israeli money’ by former Clinton adviser on Fox News 'This is not a conflict-free situation,' said Wolf. '[Fauci] is not giving us fact-based, science-based guidance.' April 21, 2021
How Israel beat out competitors to become Pfizer’s favorite Israel wasn't the only country Pfizer considered to get vaccines early and often. April 21, 2021
‘Prepare your arms’: Netanyahu says revaccination push starts in 6 months Israel’s prime minister says he is planning a new round of vaccinations in six months, possibly involving children. By Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Pfizer and Moderna have agree... April 21, 2021
Israel discovers Indian corona variant among unvaccinated travelers Seven cases of a COVID variant originating in India were discovered in Israel. April 21, 2021
Netanyahu facing political headwinds, makes plea for direct prime ministerial elections Netanyahu called for direct elections for prime minister and blamed Naftali Bennett of the Yemina party for preventing it. April 20, 2021
An inside look at Israel’s new deals with Pfizer, Moderna 10 million doses of vaccine from each of Pfizer and Moderna will arrive by 2022. April 20, 2021
Netanyahu corruption trial witness: ‘Ready to sell my soul to the devil’ Iris Elovitch, wife of Bezeq and Walla owner, in a conversation said she's 'Willing to sell my soul to the devil for the group.' April 20, 2021
Israeli scientists find brain’s ‘hunger switch’ Though scientists have long known that the MC4 receptor was in some way connected to hunger and appetite, Israeli helped uncover just how instrumental it was. April 20, 2021
Drug smuggling up sharply along Israel’s southern border The IDF has foiled 32 cases in the first quarter of 2021 alone, compared to 53 in all of last year. April 20, 2021
Three arrested, flag burned in second night of Jaffa protests Dozens of Arab Israeli protesters, joined by a handful of left-wing Jewish Israeli activists, demonstrated in front of the site of a proposed yeshiva in the Ajami neighborhood. April 20, 2021
Sudan repeals Israel boycott law amid normalization efforts Monday's measure would allow Sudanese to do business with Israelis. It would also allow Sudanese to visit relatives living in in the Jewish state. There are at least 6,000 Sudanese in Israel. April 20, 2021
Netanyahu suffers setback as Arab party votes control of key committee to opposition The Arrangements Committee runs Knesset business until a government is formed. April 19, 2021
Israel signs deal with Pfizer for millions of vaccine doses through 2022 The supplement that was signed will ensure the continuation of Israel's ability to deal with the coronavirus in an optimal manner at least until the end of 2022. April 19, 2021
Arab MK expresses pride in rioters as Jaffa erupts in violence following beating of rabbi 'We are the victim,' said MK Abu Shehadeh. 'The settlers want to show the Arabs who’s boss, and who’s the lord of this racist and shocking country.' April 19, 2021
Direct election of prime minister: Knesset proposal could break political deadlock Shas leader Deri proposes direct vote for prime minister, but without going to elections. April 19, 2021
‘TikTok Terror’: Anti-Semitic attacks go viral on social media Arab Israelis have uploaded videos of themselves engaging in anti-Semitic attacks. April 19, 2021
Swimming with the sharks: Despite warnings, Israelis dive in with toothy giants The sharks are known to visit the area near the Orot Rabin power plant in the winter months from November to April. April 19, 2021
