Palestinians protest Pompeo visit to Judea and Samaria Pompeo’s visit marks the first time a high-ranking American diplomat has formally visited Judea and Samaria. November 19, 2020
Israel adjusts some corona restrictions, no sign yet of flu season More customers allowed into large stores, zoos reopen, but no signs yet of winter flu as Israel prepares 4.3 million flu shots. November 19, 2020
Gantz slams activist who compared Netanyahu to Hitler 'I strongly condemn the despicable comparison made between Netanyahu and the tyrant Adolf Hitler,' said Defense Minister Benny Gantz. November 19, 2020
Israel was well-prepared to face COVID-19 crisis, says International Monetary Fund Minister of Finance Israel Katz welcomed the IMF report as 'another expression of confidence in the Israeli economy and its stability.' November 19, 2020
Judea and Samaria products must be labeled as Israeli goods, say Republican senators The letter hinted at the possibility of a Biden administration that would be unfriendly to the Jewish state. November 19, 2020
Israeli basketball sensation Deni Avdija picked in NBA draft Wiz kid from Herzliya selected ninth overall by the Washington Wizards, says he's 'super excited' to be going to the NBA. November 19, 2020
Israel gearing up for Iran nuclear deal Ashkenazi said he expects that Biden will attempt to re-enter the 2015 nuclear deal and that Israel must appropriately adjust its strategy for that possibility. November 18, 2020
Bahrain delegation touches down in Israel, announces plan to open embassy The world's first commercial flight from Manama to Tel Aviv was named as Gulf Air GF972, in a nod to Israel’s international dialing code. November 18, 2020
Survey: Working from home may cost Startup Nation its innovative edge Newly released Startup Snapshot report based on data from over 200 Israeli startups has highlighted the many disadvantages of remote work. November 18, 2020
Report: Missionaries in Israel running facilities for new immigrants, lone soldiers Beyneynu, a watchdog group based in Israel, released a video alleging that Return Ministries is active on the grounds of the Jewish Agency-run Bikat Kinarot campus in northern Israel. November 18, 2020
Iran foreign minister: ‘Ready to discuss how US can re-enter’ nuclear deal 'The situation will improve in the next few months,' said Iranian FM Zarif. "Biden can lift all sanctions with three executive orders.” November 18, 2020
Netanyahu, Rivlin congratulate Biden, ‘an old friend of Israel,’ on presidential victory President-elect Joe Biden stressed his commitment to Israel’s security, according to the prime minister’s office. November 18, 2020
7-Eleven prepares to enter the Israeli market The international conveniences store chain could open as many as 500 stores in Israel, with the first one coming by the middle of 2021. November 18, 2020
Families return to Sa-Nur, hope to reestablish Samaria community 15 years after disengagement 'There is not a single person in the country who still thinks that it was right to evacuate these places,' said Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council. November 17, 2020
Moderna’s chief scientist says company initiated vaccine deal with Israel Israel will be among the first to receive the vaccine made in Moderna’s European manufacturing plant, which is owned by Switzerland-based Lonza. November 17, 2020
Israel eases some coronavirus restrictions as infections rise Outdoor shopping centers opened, grades 5 and 6 back to school, but statistics show infections are rising. November 17, 2020
Yair Netanyahu: Kibbutzim are a throwback to Nazi, Soviet eras “Kibbutzim are something that don’t exist outside of North Korea,” the younger Netanyahu said in an interview with a local radio station. November 17, 2020
WATCH: Israel’s global economic standing confirmed by S&P rating At this week's cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed Israel's recent 'stable' S&P credit rating and advancing ties Bahrain. November 16, 2020
WATCH: Netanyahu, Likud party dominate in new poll Israelis were asked who they would vote for if elections were held today and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud party made strong showings. November 16, 2020
Israel preparing to send second astronaut into space Eytan Stibbe, a former fighter pilot, is slated to take off for space from Florida during the last months of 2021. November 16, 2020
International outcry against new Jewish neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem UN, EU, and Israeli Left denounce the plan for 1,200 new homes in the Givat Hamatos neighborhood. November 16, 2020
Meretz lawmaker ‘not disturbed’ by European terror funding, says fellow Knesset member A report earlier this year warned that funds donated to Palestinian aid organizations, from both European state sources and private donors, are being used to support terrorism. November 16, 2020
Israel negotiating to purchase British coronavirus vaccine AstraZeneca vaccine developed with Oxford University has already been sold to several countries. November 16, 2020
Israel: CNN’s Amanpour must apologize for comparing Trump to Nazis In an open letter to CNN, Yankelvich slammed Amanpour for making a “false equivalency” and demanded an apology from the network. November 16, 2020
WATCH: Israeli lawmakers spar over Corona curfew, easing lockdown Amid fears of a new spike in the coronavirus, Israeli lawmakers continue to spar over a potential nighttime curfew. November 15, 2020
Government meeting to decide on next stage of coronavirus reopenings Coronavirus cabinet meeting again to push nightly curfews, but health officials say they are not effective. November 15, 2020
Bennett strikes back after Netanyahu insult: ‘The time has come for new leadership’ 'Netanyahu's personal attacks do not hurt me, but his personal considerations hurt us all,' said Naftali Bennett. November 15, 2020
Police arrest 23 anti-Netanyahu protesters who blocked main highway Police shut down march on main Tel Aviv-Jerusalem highway because protesters didn't get a permit. November 15, 2020
Third Netanyahu trial hearing kicks off Netanyahu and his co-defendants, Shaul and Iris Elovitch, are not present at the hearing. November 15, 2020
IDF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza overnight Saturday The two rockets launched from Gaza triggered sirens in the city of Ashdod and Kibbutz Palmachim as well as in several central Israeli communities. November 15, 2020
Ambulance shot en route to emergency in Arab-Israeli town 'If this trend is not stopped, I will not be surprised to see even more dangerous incidents occur,' said United Hatzalah chapter head Muhammed Abu Tuama. November 15, 2020
Caroline Glick: The approaching storm in US-Israel relations Talk of Biden's joviality and personal warmth, and of moderates versus radicals, are soothing distractions for Israelis about to face the most hostile US administration in history. November 15, 2020
In new memoir, Obama accuses Netanyahu of ‘orchestrated’ push against his administration Obama accused Netanyahu of an 'orchestrated' push against him, which he argued underscored that “normal policy differences with an Israeli prime minister exacted a domestic political cost.” November 14, 2020
Israel signs contract for 8 million doses of Pfizer vaccine Netanyahu announces that Israel is expecting to begin vaccinations against the coronavirus in January, following approval. November 13, 2020
Pompeo to be first Secretary of State to visit settlements Mike Pompeo, expected in Israel next week, will visit a Jewish community north of Jerusalem and travel to the Golan Heights. November 13, 2020
Helicopter crash: 8 Israel-Egypt peacekeepers killed in Sinai The helicopter belonged to the multinational force, known as MFO, that monitors the Israeli-Egyptian peace accord. November 12, 2020
Defense Ministry to Arab Israelis: No more visits to corona-plagued PA areas Two weeks ago, coronavirus czar Ronni Gamzu floated the idea of a mandatory quarantine for Arab Israelis returning from PA areas. November 12, 2020
Danon to Netanyahu: Get ready for Likud party primaries 'I would ask you to instruct the Likud administration to prepare in advance for elections for the Likud leadership and the Likud list,' said Danny Danon. November 12, 2020
IDF finds body of missing soldier near Jerusalem The body of Cpl. Sagi Ben-David was located near the Hizma checkpoint and the Israeli military has launched an investigation into the cause of death. By JNS An Israel Defense Forces soldier who was missin... November 12, 2020
Iran nuclear program goes underground, further breaching 2015 deal The move is likely a preemptive attempt to thwart air attacks which could be launched against an above-ground site. November 12, 2020
Netanyahu: Israel will close Pfizer vaccine deal ‘in days’ Netanyahu said 'significant progress was achieved which will enable the signing of the agreement between the State of Israel and Pfizer in the coming days.' November 12, 2020
Report: COVID outbreak in Israel to worsen over winter According to the Israeli government, a spike in infection is likely during the coming cold months, when people will spend more time indoors. November 12, 2020
Report: Bedouin polygamy fraud costing Israeli taxpayers millions Study finds fraudulent marriages involving multiple wives have scammed at least 30 million shekels in benefit payments. November 11, 2020
WATCH: Israel’s unraveling coalition makes a mockery of the nation, says analyst Israeli journalist and attorney Ben-Dror Yemini predicts Israel is heading for another round of elections as the unity government has so far failed to pass a new budget. November 11, 2020
Hezbollah’s presence in southern Syria big enough to open 2nd front, report says The latest report revealed the location of 58 sites linked to Hezbollah’s activities in southern Syria, in the Quneitra and Dara’a provinces. November 11, 2020
Netanyahu, Pfizer CEO to talk after Israel fails to approve vaccine purchase in time Despite two months of talks, no vaccine deal was signed and Pfizer is looking to sell its vaccine to other countries. November 11, 2020
Trump Heights on Golan looking for ‘crazy pioneers with nothing to lose’ 'Families who settle here must understand that accessibility in the area is not high, and that services are currently limited...,' said the director of community development. November 11, 2020
Fortress from time of King David found in Golan Heights 'The complex we exposed was built at a strategic location on the small hilltop,' excavation directors said. November 11, 2020
WATCH: Corona won’t disappear without vast majority vaccinated, says Israeli professor Prof. Chaim Putterman of Bar-Ilan University warns that the 'vast majority' of Israelis must receive an effective corona vaccine or the virus will not be eradicated. November 10, 2020
Israel’s coronavirus numbers jump, might slow exit from lockdown With 710 new cases in the past day, officials worry that easing lockdown too quickly might reignite infection rate. November 10, 2020
Israel Memorial Day request: Non-Jewish minorities demand presence at state religious ceremonies Doing so would make a 'clear statement that the country values those soldiers and their families who chose to link their fate with the State of Israel and the Jewish people.' November 10, 2020
Israelis’ biggest fear? Hint: It’s not corona An online survey of 505 Israelis showed that only 21 percent of participants worry about being infected with the coronavirus. November 10, 2020
Israeli Health Minister pulls plug on Knesset vote to create more ‘tourist islands’ The Health Ministry appears to be fighting its own coalition’s decision to help revive the tourism industry. November 10, 2020
Report: Likud rival seeks to oust Danny Danon from party Former Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon was elected to the post of World Likud chairman on Sunday night, but rival Miki Zohar is reportedly trying to expel Danon from the party. November 9, 2020
WATCH: First direct Israeli tourist flight arrives in Dubai On Sunday, the first direct Tel Aviv-Dubai tourist flight landed in the United Arab Emirates. https://youtu.be/nh1DdMDgZOg... November 9, 2020
Is Biden the second coming of Obama? Former Amb. Oren says Israel needs to ‘be ready to deal with it’ 'The Biden administration’s policies will be different from those of Trump, in some ways very different from those of President Trump, and more similar to those of President Obama,' said Michael Oren. November 9, 2020
Female soldier petitions High Court to force IDF to give her shot at elite unit Citing discrimination, the pilot course candidate says the men who failed to advance along with her were offered a chance at units she was barred from. November 9, 2020
Biden will reenter the Iran nuclear deal within months, former Obama official says A former Obama official said Biden wants to return to the deal negotiated while he was vice president. November 9, 2020
1,000-year-old gold coins unearthed in Jerusalem pottery juglet 'We evidently discovered an ancient savings box.' November 9, 2020
Yad Vashem debuts new exhibition on Kristallnacht anniversary A new online exhibition entitled 'It Came from Within' features personal stories, archives, and testimony related to Kristallnacht. November 8, 2020
