Messianic ‘Jewish’ organization can’t be denied tax break, Israeli Supreme Court rules The Messianic organization's site says that it established a ;Hebrew indigenous Messianic Jewish congregation in Tel Aviv.' June 15, 2021
‘We’ve not heard the last from Netanyahu,’ tweets Haley on visit to Israel On a solidarity mission to Israel organized by CUFI, the former U.S. ambassador says 'we have not heard the last from' Netanyahu, still addressing him as prime minister. June 15, 2021
Anti-Israel model reposts debunked ‘proud Arab killer’ quote attributed to Bennett 'What I actually said was that within the framework of my army service, we killed a lot of terrorists, and that’s a good thing,' said Bennett. June 15, 2021
Israel abolishes indoor mask mandate Starting Tuesday, June 15, masks are no longer mandatory indoors in Israel. June 15, 2021
Netanyahu vows to oust ‘fraudulent government’ 'We have a very strong opposition and we will work together to overthrow this fraudulent government quickly,' said the former prime minister. June 14, 2021
Who’s who in Israel’s 36th government Here's a scorecard to keep track of all the new names and faces in Jerusalem's halls of power. June 14, 2021
Israel’s first deaf lawmaker: activist Shirley Pinto In early June, Pinto enthusiastically expressed her support for the change government. June 14, 2021
World leaders congratulate Bennett on new government Following the U.S., several allies expressed their best wishes to Israel under its new leadership, with many adding hope for peace and security in the region. June 14, 2021
WATCH: ‘A lot of hope, a lot of optimism’ in US about new Israeli government While praising Netanyahu for his many accomplishments, Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S., is optimistic about the new Israeli government and, in particular, the U.S,-Israel friendship. June 14, 2021
Rabbis lead prayers against new Israeli government at Western Wall In Jerusalem’s Old City, prominent religious-Zionist rabbis pray the incoming government won’t 'abandon the Land of Israel to the Arab takeover.' June 14, 2021
Biden phones Bennett, ‘looks forward’ to working with new Israeli government Austrian Chancellor Kurz also saluted the new Israeli prime minister. Separately, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin congratulated Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz. June 13, 2021
Naftali Bennett sworn in as Israel’s new prime minister New government passes 60-59 with one abstention. June 13, 2021
Ra’am party leader promises to support new government, vows to ‘return’ lands to his people Head of Arab Ra’am Party skillfully navigates Israel's political divide, secures billions for Negev Bedouin communities June 13, 2021
Netanyahu vows to topple ‘dangerous’ new Israeli government, attacks Biden 'An Israeli prime minister needs to be able to say no to the president of the United States.' June 13, 2021
WATCH: Anti-Netanyahu Tel Avivians celebrate new government Supporters of the new "change" bloc packed Rabin Square in Tel Aviv, celebrating the new Lapid-Bennett government. June 13, 2021
Chaos in the Knesset as multiple MKs ejected for heckling Bennett’s speech Bennett was drowned out by non-stop heckling and screaming from his opponents in the Likud, Shas, Religious Zionism, and United Torah Judaism parties. June 13, 2021
Last minute drama as aggrieved MKs may thwart ‘change gov’t’ vote With an incredibly slim 61 - 59 majority, a single vote could topple the so-called 'change government.' June 13, 2021
Joint List may split over support for new government Two Arab lawmakers may abstain to ensure the new government passes, likely shattering the Joint List. June 13, 2021
Report: Israel, US, Saudi Arabia conspired to undermine Jordan’s king 'It became a belief of Trump that the king was a hindrance to the peace process,; a retired CIA official said. June 13, 2021
‘Ticking bomb’ of Palestinian land grabs shown in government report Outgoing Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen: Government must do something about the Palestinian attempt to create a state by establishing facts on the ground. June 13, 2021
WATCH: 500 new immigrants from 20 countries arrive in Israel In what has been hailed as "Aliyah super week" by the #JewishAgency for Israel, 500 new #immigrants from over 20 countries arrived in Israel in the span of just 7 days, ILTV reports. June 13, 2021
Israel prepares to swear in new government The coalition consists of eight parties from across Israel's political spectrum, including a small Islamist Arab party that has made history by joining a government for the first time. June 12, 2021
Likud: Netanyahu’s claim of ‘election fraud’ were not like Trump’s Netanyahu's Likud Party clarifies that Netanyahu does not question the election results and totally supports the 'peaceful transition of power' June 11, 2021
Lod, Akko residents hopeful about the future, despite violence and death The rioting in mixed cities across Israel resulted in millions of dollars of property damage, serious injuries and three deaths, but residents remain optimistic about the future. June 10, 2021
WATCH: Right-wing MK protests Temple Mount ban, arrives to site despite prohibition MK Itamar Ben-Gvir visited Jerusalem's Damascus Gate on Thursday, protesting the recent decision to ban him from visiting the site due to not having coordinated his arrival in advance. June 10, 2021
WATCH: Second German missile ship reaches Israel The ship, called INS Oz, is the second of four Sa'ar 6 missile corvettes that are expected to reach Israel and protect the country's offshore gas production facilities. June 10, 2021
Shin Bet arrests 7 for attack on Arab in Herzliya last month The attack occurred against the backdrop of widespread rioting throughout Israel, particularly in the mixed Jewish-Arab cities of Jerusalem, Acre (Akko), Haifa, and Lod. June 10, 2021
Wildfires around Jerusalem were set deliberately, investigators suspect Arson is suspected in the fires that scorched hundreds of acres of forest-land Wednesday. June 10, 2021
Liberman: Haredi parties joining gov’t ‘delusional’ idea 'It is not possible for the haredi parties to join the government. Anyone who claims that the haredi can be added to this government is deluding himself and others,' Yisrael Beitenu chair Avigdor Liberman said. June 10, 2021
Israel gives cold shoulder to visiting EU official During his visit to Israel, all of Koopmans’ requests to meet with diplomatic or security officials were either ignored or turned down. June 10, 2021
PA security officers, Islamic Jihad terrorist killed in Jenin in clash with IDF Islamic Jihad terrorist, two Palestinian security officers shot and killed when arrest operation goes awry. June 10, 2021
Police arrest Jaffa firebomb suspects Ajami neighborhood residents targeting Jewish homes allegedly torched Arab family’s residence by mistake, injuring a 12-year-old-boy. June 9, 2021
WATCH: Wildfires out of control on outskirts of Jerusalem Residents have been evacuated as firefighting aircraft, helicopters and over 70 firefighting teams struggle to gain control over several wildfires that broke out in the hills surrounding Jerusalem. June 9, 2021
‘Police are acting against the law,’ says politician barred from Temple Mount 'Ahmed Tibi and the MKs from the Joint List do not coordinate their arrival to the Temple Mount with the Israel Police. There is no reason that they don’t and we must,' says Ben-Gvir. June 9, 2021
Officer charged with grave security offenses ‘shouldn’t have died in prison,’ says IDF chief 'He should not have died in prison and we have to investigate why,' said Kochavi. June 9, 2021
Likud attempts to torpedo Change Bloc, woo Shaked As the largest party in Israel by a substantial margin, a high-up spot on the Likud list virtually guarantees that an MK will enter the Knesset after an election. June 9, 2021
Israel to close Haifa industrial zone, citing environmental factors The plan calls for closing factories and the country’s largest oil refinery over the next decade, replacing it with a park, businesses and housing. June 9, 2021
Decision reversed, Jerusalem Flag March will take place next week Netanyahu, who wanted the march to go ahead, turned to Gantz in an effort to reach an agreement. The march will take place next Tuesday. June 8, 2021
Ultra-orthodox leaders call Bennett ‘evil’, new gov’t will ‘destroy Israel’s Jewish identity’ Ultra-Orthodox party heads denounce Naftali Bennett, warn that coalition agreements will 'destroy the Jewish identity and character' of Israel. June 8, 2021
WATCH: Muslim, Jewish leaders in Akko promote coexistence in wake of violent riots Following the recent violence in Acre (Akko) that claimed the life of an elderly man, injured others and destroyed two hotels, Israeli religious leaders are calling for unity and co-existence. June 8, 2021
Top evangelical leaders to Mike Evans: Support for Israel remains ‘steadfast and eternal’ 'Christian Zionists have had a relationship with every prime minister since [David] Ben-Gurion. That will not change,' said CUFI spokesman Ari Morgenstern. June 8, 2021
Likud: ‘Bennett, Lapid turning Israel into Iran, N. Korea’ The tweets are likely referring to proposed change bloc legislation, recently leaked to Hebrew language media, which appears to be aimed at barring Netanyahu from serving in the Knesset. June 8, 2021
Knesset to vote on new government on Sunday Parliament speaker Yariv Levin, a Netanyahu ally, announced the timing of the vote on Tuesday, a day after acknowledging that a coalition had been formed. June 8, 2021
IDF: No evidence of terror in infiltration at military HQ in Tel Aviv Three Arabs spotted by a security camera near the Victor Gate to the Kirya, apparently involved in a fight with several Jews. June 8, 2021
Yemina party member threatens to bolt, form a one-man faction Knesset member Amichai Chikli objects to Naftali Bennett's party joining a coalition with left-wing and Arab parties, says he will sit as an independent. June 7, 2021
North Korea accuses Israel of ‘massacring children,’ calls Gaza ‘slaughterhouse’ 'It is no exaggeration to say that the whole Gaza Strip has turned into a huge human slaughterhouse and a place of massacring children,' the statement read. June 7, 2021
Police cancel Zionist Flag March in Jerusalem, blasted as ‘shameful surrender to terror’ The police commissioner is 'now “making [Hamas leader] Yahya Sinwar the one who runs Jerusalem. This is a shameful surrender to terrorism and Hamas threats,' says Smotrich. June 7, 2021
‘Change gov’t more right-wing than Netanyahu,’ says Bennett Bennett repeats claim that change-bloc government will be more right-wing than current government headed by Netanyahu. June 7, 2021
WATCH: Israel respects US but will make its own decisions, says former UN envoy Danny Danon discusses Israel’s war on terror, world opinion, and his support for Netanyahu’s comments to Biden that Israel will continue to fight Iran even if it causes friction with the U.S. June 7, 2021
Report: Change bloc to seek two-state solution The officials suggested that the move had been made behind the back of prime minister-designate and Yemina party head Naftali Bennett. June 7, 2021
WATCH: Super termites found in Israel just ahead of reproduction period The public is asked to be vigilant and report any sightings, explains Dr. Gal Zagron of the Israeli Environmental Protection Ministry. June 7, 2021
Netanyahu condemns incitement after security head warning Prime minister speaks out after one of Israel's top security chiefs slams incitement on social media by Israelis. June 6, 2021
‘I refused to rely’ on Arab party, says Netanyahu; blasts ‘biggest election scam in history’ 'We are witnessing the worst election deception in the history of the state. People justifiably believe that they have been tricked,' the prime minister said. June 6, 2021
Israeli F-35 jets to participate in joint drill with US, UK, and Italy While Israel is not a member of NATO, it is classified as a major non-NATO ally and is often involved in exercises in the region. June 6, 2021
‘We must do everything’ to stop change gov’t, say rabbis in open letter Rabbis charge that proposed government 'relies on terror supporters' and will harm Israel's security. June 6, 2021
Israel starts vaccinating teenagers ages 12-15 against coronavirus Initial demand for coronavirus vaccinations is low as Israel follows the U.S. in giving shots to 12-15-year-olds. June 6, 2021
Yair Netanyahu suspended from Facebook, Twitter after sharing MK’s home address The official Likud Party account on Facebook addressed the suspension, calling it 'censoring the right' and accusing Facebook and Twitter of meddling in Israeli politics. June 6, 2021
Netanyahu’s overthrow compared to collapse of global right The tweet referring to the overthrow of Netanyahu to the collapse of the global right-wing movement was shared hundreds of times on Twitter, including by the prime minister himself. June 6, 2021
‘This is not Oslo 2.0, calm down,’ says Yemina’s Nir Orbach 'There’s no disengagement plan here, there’s no Oslo disaster,' said MK Nir Orbach. June 6, 2021
‘Violent discourse may end in murder,’ warns Shin Bet head A 'very significant surge' in phrases such as 'treason against the state” and 'save the state from the change government' has caused great concern in the security agency. June 6, 2021
