WATCH: Light speed Israeli vaccination campaign fails to slow runaway corona wave Despite one of the world's most successful vaccine campaigns, coronavirus cases have surpassed 6,000 per day in Israel. https://youtu.be/6iS1U5Fnr44... January 4, 2021
Bennett: Netanyahu should go home, I should be PM Head of right-wing Yemina Party rips Netanyahu's handling of the coronavirus crisis, intends to recommend himself to serve as prime minister January 4, 2021
In election switch, Netanyahu courts the Arab vote Trying to throw of anti-Arab image, Netanyahu calls on Arab voters to support his right-wing Likud Party. January 3, 2021
Tel Aviv baffled by mysterious hot steam emerging from ground Authorities allowed residents back into two buildings, but unable to find the mysterious source of steam emerging from the ground. January 3, 2021
Israel delivers 2nd Iron Dome battery to US, completing deal The deal called for the delivery of two Iron Dome batteries. January 3, 2021
Israel’s Health Minister calls for tighter lockdown, gets support from surprising corner 'We will demand a full-blown lockdown for two weeks. We need to deal one strong blow to morbidity rates and embark on a new path together,' he said. January 3, 2021
Palestinian DJ released by PA after alcohol-fueled mosque party Abdulhadi was released on bail but cannot leave the country until the conclusion of the investigation. January 3, 2021
Israeli driver badly injured by Arab stone-throwers in Binyamin region The Israeli woman was moderately injured and rushed to a hospital. January 3, 2021
Anarchists dump pig head on Pelosi’s doorstep 'Unidentified suspect(s) had painted graffiti on the garage door and left a pig's head on the sidewalk,' said the San Francisco Police Department. January 3, 2021
Israeli officers won’t face charges as riots continue in case of Jewish teen killed in police chase Some 24 demonstrators were arrested and 15 officers were injured. January 3, 2021
Munich Olympics official who negotiated with Palestinian terrorists dies at 91 Walther Tröger took part in failed negotiations with Palestinian terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes and coaches and a German police officer in 1972. January 2, 2021
Israel passes 1 million vaccinations, first in world to exceed 10% of population Israel leads the world in vaccinating its population, but infection rate continues to rise. January 1, 2021
Israel’s ‘West Point’ increasingly shapes the IDF ground forces During their studies, they analyze some 80 military battles from Israel and abroad in addition to 3,000 years’ worth of military history. January 1, 2021
Let’s see some ID! Soldier keeps top IDF general from entering base Head of IDF's southern command refused entry to Israel Air Force base when two of his soldiers fail to produce proper ID. December 31, 2020
Israel’s population approaches 10 million, a doubling in past 30 years Statistics released on final day of 2020 show population increased this year by 1.7 percent to 9,291,000. December 31, 2020
Polls show path to victory for Netanyahu opponents Current numbers show a Right and center-Left coalition is possible without the Likud, haredi, or Arab parties. December 31, 2020
Undersea Abraham Accords: Shark, Dolphin caught swimming together off Eilat A shark and dolphin were spotted together off Eilat. December 31, 2020
Israel’s 3rd lockdown not really working as infection rates rise Health officials say closure is ineffective, morbidity rising. Edelstein admits political considerations overruled health decisions. December 31, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry announces 2 week vaccination freeze The Health Ministry admitted on Thursday morning that vaccine supplies aren’t enough to keep up with demand. December 31, 2020
Israeli president holds traditional New Year’s reception for heads of Christian denominations 'The State of Israel will always remain committed to freedom of religion, and will always be proud of the strong Christian communities in the Holy Land,' the president said. December 31, 2020
New Israeli ambassador urges UK to move its embassy to Jerusalem Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s first female envoy to Britain, said 'I believe this is the right thing to do because it reflects the reality of Jerusalem being our capital since Israel was established.' December 31, 2020
Israel’s ‘father of geography’ dies at 101 Brawer’s life’s work was writing and editing the atlases used by generations of Israeli students and which were often called the Brawer Atlas. December 31, 2020
Rabin assassin hires top lawyer in bid for release from jail Yigal Amir hires outspoken lawyer Yoram Sheftel in bid to overturn a law that is keeping him in jail. December 30, 2020
Researchers predict massive earthquake to hit Israel: ‘Could be next week’ 'Unfortunately, I am able say that an earthquake that will cause hundreds of casualties will hit in the coming years,' said Prof. Shmuel Marco. December 30, 2020
Israel cancels mandatory hotel quarantines as public anger grows Unwilling guests protested terrible conditions and demonstrators decried the violation of citizens’ rights. December 30, 2020
Jonathan Pollard arrives in Israel to hero’s welcome Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted Pollard and his wife, handing them Israeli identity cards. December 30, 2020
Despite own party being on ropes, Gantz declares Netanyahu’s career at end The Blue and White leader lashed out at Netanyahu, accusing him of acting only out of personal interest. December 30, 2020
‘The Israelis’: Tel Aviv mayor announces new party to fill vacuum on Left Veteran mayor tosses his hat in the ring, joined by Justice Minister Avi Nissenkorn who bails from Blue and White. December 30, 2020
US Embassy home in Tel Aviv sells for record $67 million The Israeli business newspaper Globes has identified the buyer as the U.S. casino magnate Sheldon Adelson. December 30, 2020
Gantz’s Blue and White on verge of collapse after key resignations Blue and White, which fought Netanyahu's Likud to a draw in three consecutive elections, is now disintegrating after several key party members have broken away. December 29, 2020
WATCH: Can employers force workers to vaccinate? Whether employers can legally require employees to receive the coronavirus vaccine remains a point of contention in Israel. December 29, 2020
Uprising at Israeli corona hotel as dozens attempt escape from quarantine With the new quarantine policy descending into chaos, officials said they are reconsidering the regulations which could end as early as Friday. December 29, 2020
Israel’s ‘Warp Speed’: Vaccinated Israelis now exceed those infected More than half a million Israelis expected to be vaccinated as of Tuesday, but infections still on the rise. December 29, 2020
Feuding Israeli-Arab families promise more death after highway shooting Both sides in decade-long family feud threaten more killings as Arab leaders say police are part of the problem. December 29, 2020
Israeli man with serious medical history dies hours after coronavirus shot Health Ministry launches investigation, but notes the man had a long history of serious complicated illnesses. December 28, 2020
Israeli satellite narrowly misses colliding with NASA’s Terra 'Our greatest fear in a satellite collision isn't just losing them, but also the fact that their debris could end up scattered in space.' December 28, 2020
Milestone decision on women in IDF marks 25th anniversary New Israeli TV series explores the question of how the integration of women in the IDF combat units will go. December 28, 2020
2 dead as Arab family feud spills over into major Israeli highway Monday’s murders mark a violent end for Israel’s deadliest year for the Arab community in the last two decades. December 28, 2020
STRANGE: Red Cross blasts Israeli ‘violations’ in fictional TV series Fauda It's not clear what the purpose of these tweets were or whether the ICRC criticizes other TV shows. December 28, 2020
Muslim holy site’s booze-filled dance party sparks outrage at Palestinian Authority The party was organized by Arabs, Muslims and Christians, residents of eastern Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah. December 28, 2020
Lockdown 3.0 to cost Israeli economy $1.6 billion The Bank of Israel projects that the current lockdown will affect the economy by 10 percent, less than the first two. December 28, 2020
Hezbollah: We’ve doubled our precision-missile arsenal and can strike Israel anywhere 'That revenge is coming no matter how long it takes,' he told Al-Mayadeen TV, sitting with a picture of Soleimani to his left. December 28, 2020
Netanyahu to court: Cancel indictments against me, they were unlawful Netanyahu has been indicted in there cases: 1000, 2000 and 4000. December 27, 2020
Simon Cowell to be new judge on ‘The X Factor Israel’ 'This is the first time Simon Cowell is coming to judge in a country outside of the U.S. and Great Britain.' December 27, 2020
Arab suspect in killing of mother of 6 reenacts murder Israeli security forces are still investigating the murder and searching for accomplices. December 27, 2020
Israel deploys 6,000 police to enforce coronavirus lockdown Six thousand police will enforce Israel's third lockdown with an emphasis on cracking down on gatherings, especially New Year's parties. December 27, 2020
21 arrested in Jerusalem as outrage builds over Jewish boy’s death blamed on police Twenty-one demonstrators were arrested and 11 police officers were injured. December 27, 2020
One of closest Netanyahu confidantes says PM surrounded by ‘yes men’ 'We will not sit with Netanyahu in any constellation, because personal consideration guides him in making decisions,' Elkin said. December 27, 2020
Arsonists torch Christmas trees in Israeli Arab city Huge Christmas trees badly damaged, but residents fix the trees and rededicate them later in the day. December 27, 2020
Netanyahu: 2.25 million Israelis to be vaccinated within a month The prime minister predicted that millions of Israelis will receive coronavirus vaccines within a month's time. December 26, 2020
World-renowned Israeli violinist Ivry Gitlis dies at 98 Ivry Gitlis was born in Haifa in 1922 and played with famed conductors, rock stars and jazz bands around the world. December 26, 2020
Deni Avdija impresses in NBA regular season debut The 19-year-old called his first NBA game a “dream come true.” December 26, 2020
Vaccinations exceed 200,000 as Israel prepares to lock down; Chief Rabbi objects to Sabbath shots Pace of vaccinations increasing daily with 210,000 inoculated so far, but Chief Rabbi objects to plans to give shots on the Sabbath. December 25, 2020
Analysis: Could a fourth election lead to Israel’s largest-ever right-wing government? Just as Netanyahu crushed the Blue and White alliance that challenged him less than a year ago, he has similarly demolished the country’s greater left-wing camp. December 24, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘Many, many more countries’ will make peace with Israel 'You can see the Arab countries, some have already come forward, others are coming forward,' Netanyahu said. December 24, 2020
Mega-tsunami devastated Israel 10,000 years ago Marine archeologists discover evidence that a 40 meter (131 foot) high wall of water smashed into Israel. December 24, 2020
Kushner: Trump administration was ‘the most pro-Israel ever’ Kushner echoed what many pro-Israel supporters have said about the administration. December 24, 2020
Family petitions Israeli Supreme Court to halt police investigation into son’s death Family's lawyer says police aren’t investigating the evidence that officers were responsible for the accident by ramming the car the boy was in, causing it to flip over and kill him. December 24, 2020
US Ambassador to UN Kelly Craft warmly received in Jerusalem 'You are a great friend who accurately reflects the strength of Israeli-U.S. relations, and to have you at the United Nations gives us a lot of hope,' said Israel's president. December 24, 2020
Israeli government orders 25-day national lockdown starting Sunday Surging coronavirus infections force the country into its third lockdown this year, to last at least 25 days. December 23, 2020
