WATCH: Happy Hanukkah? Israel braces for holiday lockdown A spike in coronavirus infections means Israel could be headed for another lockdown during the festival of Hanukkah. December 2, 2020
Knesset votes to dissolve itself; new elections unless budget compromise reached Knesset votes 61-54 with 15 members not present to approve an opposition bill to dissolve the house. December 2, 2020
Arab faction in Knesset abstains on vote to dissolve Knesset Head of the Ra'am party of the Joint List, Mansour Abbas, considered supporting Netanyahu, says new elections are not what his electorate wants. December 2, 2020
Israeli War of Independence pilot returns to sky to celebrate 100th birthday After the flight, he called the experience 'incredible' and 'absolutely' epic while grinning from ear to ear. December 2, 2020
Lapid to Gantz: This time, I’ll lead alliance 'Today Yesh Atid-Telem is double the size of Blue and White. So if there is an alliance, I will lead it,' said Yair Lapid. December 2, 2020
WATCH: Puppy mill raided in northern Israel The Ministry of Agriculture and Israel Police raided and rescued 90 abused dogs in a ‘puppy-mill’ in northern Israel. December 2, 2020
Gantz vows to force elections if Netanyahu doesn’t pass budget 'The only one who can prevent these elections is the one who decided to have them — Netanyahu,' Benny Gantz said in a nationally televised speech. 'The burden of proof is on you.' December 1, 2020
WATCH: Major cyber attack demands big money from Israeli company Israel is investigating a cyber attack on the Shirbit insurance company, which appears to be a ransomware attack seeking a large payoff. December 1, 2020
Netanyahu tells Gantz: We don’t need elections now The Knesset will vote Wednesday on a resolution put forward by Yesh Atid to dissolve the Knesset, possibly sending Israel to the fourth round of elections in a year and a half. December 1, 2020
Coronavirus czar: Israel in ‘state of emergency’ with new infections Head of Israel's coronavirus task force warns that with vaccines on the way, the public is not taking the pandemic seriously. December 1, 2020
First Israeli elected to UN rights committee for the disabled Odelia Fitoussi, disabled herself, has been an activist in the field for years in Israel. December 1, 2020
Saudis let Israel use airspace during UAE, Bahrain flights Israir is scheduled to conduct the first such flight to Dubai on Dec. 1. By JNS Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Israeli airliners can use its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrai... November 30, 2020
Coalition crisis: Netanyahu, Gantz in war of nerves, another election possible Behind the scenes contacts between Likud, Blue and White as parties try to resolve differences over the national budget and avoid new elections. November 30, 2020
Biological Institute: Israeli vaccine will be ready this summer Head of Israel Biological Institute says 15 million doses of the single-shot vaccine produced, second phase of human trials about to begin. November 30, 2020
Netanyahu’s attorneys call for dismissal of indictments, cite police ‘criminal’ misconduct The document claims that in the Netanyahu investigations, criminal acts were committed on 'an unprecedented scale.' November 30, 2020
‘Israel will soon become a central axis for trade,’ Dubai conference-goers say 'Soon Israel will be a major axis for the transportation of goods, like in the days of the Ottoman Empire.' November 30, 2020
Israel’s Ashram takes gold in European championships It was the first time an Israeli took top honors at this competition, which took place this year in Kiev, Ukraine. November 30, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry reports drastic increase in COVID-19 cases 'If necessary, we will halt the continued easing of restrictions and even tighten those we have already given,' says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. November 29, 2020
Hungarian official compares George Soros to Hitler Demeter compared Soros to Hitler, writing he was 'the liberal Führer, and his liber-aryan army deifies him more than did Hitler’s own.' November 29, 2020
Israel’s Ethiopian-born Aliyah Minister to travel to country of birth to bring 500 Jews to Israel Isaac Herzog, the head of the Jewish Agency, said, 'We expect thousands of immigrants to be reunited with their families after many years.' November 29, 2020
Israelis flock to malls for Black Friday deals amid COVID-19 conditions 'I don’t mind waiting. I’ve waited to buy clothes for a long time,' said a young woman who was last in line outside the clothing retailer H&M. November 29, 2020
Israel announces ‘green passports’ for Covid-19 recoverees; Pandemic expected ‘for at least another year’ Nachman Ash announces 'green passports' for Israelis who have recovered from the virus and have antibodies, allowing them to travel freely. November 27, 2020
Proposed Knesset law would create memorial day for victims of the Spanish Inquisition The day will be marked with educational activities that will teach the history of the Spanish crypto-Jews, as well as the mass expulsion of Jews from Spain and Portugal. November 27, 2020
Netanyahu warns Gantz: Cooperate or Israel goes to elections Likud and Blue and White leaders continue their war of words, threatening what would be Israel's fourth election in two years. November 26, 2020
Israel to buy more coronavirus vaccines from UK, France Ministry of Health is in talks to purchase new coronavirus vaccines from the UK's GlaxoSmithKline and French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi. November 26, 2020
Second Temple period dice found in Beit El 'Housing units are expected to be built on the site, where people can look and see Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period in the heart of the neighborhood where they live.' November 26, 2020
Israeli university’s Islamic history course is global hit Students from Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar and Afghanistan all tuned in to a course previously enjoyed only in a Tel Aviv classroom. November 26, 2020
Government to formulate decision legalizing settlements Minister Tzachi Hanegbi cautioned that this is a first step in a process that could take years. November 26, 2020
Malls, outdoor markets to open in limited capacity on Friday The program is set to run from November 28th to December 6th and requires shop owners and mall operators to adhere to strict health guidelines. November 26, 2020
Palestinian tries to ram checkpoint, shot by police Border police shoot and wound Palestinian suspected of trying to ram his car into security personnel east of Jerusalem. November 25, 2020
Israeli police find 450-year-old Torah during drug raid in Druze village The pieces of the Torah scroll were handed over to the Antiquities Authority for further research and safekeeping. November 25, 2020
WATCH: Israel appears headed to 4th election within months Uri Zaki of Meretz and Likud's Michael Kleiner discuss the likelihood of yet another Israeli election in the near future. November 25, 2020
Injuries, 2 arrests as Border Police clash with settlers According to the Border Police, a settler vehicle tried to evade the checkpoint, swerved, and intentionally hit an officer. November 25, 2020
WATCH: ‘When are we going to see you?’ Netanyahu asks Pollard Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted a clip of his call with Jonathan Pollard, whose parole conditions were recently cancelled in the U.S., which paves the way for his immigration to Israel. November 24, 2020
WATCH: IDF investigates tank flip that nearly crushed soldiers The IDF launched an investigation into an incident earlier this week in which a Merkava tank flipped, injuring the driver inside. November 24, 2020
IAF pilot, trainee killed in plane crash in Israel’s south 'Every accident is a significant event and will be investigated in depth. This was an accident that didn’t need to happen,' said an IDF spokesman. November 24, 2020
The Who’s Who of the first Israel-Dubai business conference An Israeli delegation is traveling to the UAE for a historic summit to develop further trade and diplomatic relations. November 24, 2020
Israel to send all students back to school, even as coronavirus cases rise Cabinet decides all public school classes will resume by December 12, but in the past day country records highest number of new infections in a month November 24, 2020
Netanyahu nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. November 24, 2020
Netanyahu says he will visit Bahrain soon, has ‘friendly’ talk with crown prince 'Both of us are very moved by the fact that we can bring peace to our peoples and our countries in a very short time,' said Netanyahu. November 24, 2020
Knesset passes bill to freeze MKs 2021 pay hike The explanatory notes attached to the bill state that by freezing their salaries MKs will be 'setting a personal example.' November 24, 2020
WATCH: Will Biden revert to Obama’s Middle East policies? Danny Ayalon discusses what changes could be expected regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East when President-elect Joe Biden takes office. November 24, 2020
Israeli MK attacks opponents who use ‘Nazi’ label to attack Supreme Court bill 'The incessant comparisons to Nazism and fascism suffer not only from a moral flaw, but mostly from deep ignorance,' says Likud MK Sharren Haskel. November 24, 2020
WATCH: Likud accuses Gantz of ‘launching campaign’ with submarine probe Benny Gantz formed a committee to probe the submarine affair connected with Netanyahu allies, leading to Likud accusations that Gantz seeks to force elections. November 23, 2020
Ben Gurion’s grandson curses Netanyahu at rally David Ben Gurion’s grandson Yariv Ben Eliezer cursed Prime Minister Netanyahu during a memorial event-turned anti-government rally. November 23, 2020
Former PM Olmert says Pollard move to Israel bad for diplomacy 'With all due respect, I would prefer that he not move to Israel,' Olmert said, claiming it would be detrimental to Israel-U.S. relations. November 23, 2020
Gaza hospitals on verge of collapse, 2nd full lockdown considered 'The health system in the Gaza Strip may collapse if the number of coronavirus infections continues to increase,' said Abdelnaser Soboh of the World Health Organization. November 23, 2020
Biden to nominate Blinken as secretary of state, signaling new US policy on Iran Blinken was heavily involved in shaping the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and harshly criticized Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw from the agreement in 2018. November 23, 2020
WATCH: Spike in serious corona cases threatens Israel’s reopening plan Serious COVID cases began to rise again as Israel rolls back restrictions. November 22, 2020
Gantz launches probe in submarine case, testing Netanyahu partnership The $2 billion purchase of submarines is the focus of a sweeping corruption scandal in which seven businessmen, including confidants of Netanyahu, have been named as suspects. November 22, 2020
Breakthrough Israeli study shows hyperbaric oxygen can reverse aging New study shows high-pressure oxygen treatments can reverse two major cellular processes associated with aging and its illnesses. By Abigail Klein Leichman, Israel21c Hyperbaric oxygen treatments can stop... November 22, 2020
Netanyahu to Gaza border communities: $335 million in aid on the way Prime Minister announces aid package for regional councils on Gaza border hard hit by rockets, incendiary bombs from Hamas-controlled Gaza. November 22, 2020
Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik takes gold at European championship Paltchik, 28, overpowered Russia’s Arman Adamian and finished first in the under-100 kilogram weight class at the tournament in Prague. November 22, 2020
Justice minister boycotts cabinet meeting, angry at Gantz and Netanyahu Avi Nissenkorn is furious that his party leader, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, failed to update him on senior civil service appointments that skipped over his ministry. November 22, 2020
Israeli high school champion fencer inspires citywide volunteer network to help elderly What started out as a high school project delivering food to senior citizens has grown into award-winning network looking out for the elderly. November 22, 2020
Anti-Semitism panel to feature BDS advocate Rashida Tlaib “This is like a panel to fight anti-Semitism featuring Goebbels, Himmler and Goehring,” a Twitter user responded. November 22, 2020
WATCH: MK fights for families of new immigrants to visit Israel amid corona MK Michal Cotler-Wunsch, herself an immigrant to Israel, explains why it was so important for her to fight for the right of the families of new olim to visit during the pandemic. November 22, 2020
Israelis warned against complacency as vaccines not ready yet, hundreds of new cases Health Ministry buys 10 million more doses of vaccine from the UK, but warns they won't arrive in time to help this winter. November 22, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘Israel expects to see Jonathan Pollard soon’ In a statement issued Saturday evening, Netanyahu said he had worked for Pollard's release for many years. November 21, 2020
US frees Jonathan Pollard from parole With his newfound freedom, Pollard will now be able to achieve his lifelong dream of moving to Israel, where he has citizenship. By JNS Jonathan Pollard, a former intelligence analyst who served three dec... November 21, 2020
