Israeli ministers urge death penalty for Palestinian killer of teenage Jewish girlTwo Israeli ministers called for the death penalty in the killing of 19-year-old Ori Ansbacher. February 10, 2019
WATCH: Escaped horses wreak havoc on Israeli highwayAfter two horses began galloping down Israel's Route 44, police swooped in to coral the escaped animals and get traffic moving again. February 10, 2019
Fresh off strong primary, Gideon Sa’ar is preferred Likud heir to NetanyahuReturning to political life, Sa'ar holds a solid lead over other Likud members. February 9, 2019
19-year-old Jerusalem murder victim identified as Ori AnsbacherPolice discovered 'signs of violence' on Ansbacher’s body, which was found on Thursday evening in a nature area south of Jerusalem. February 8, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 7, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 7, 2019. February 7, 2019
Education minister cries foul as Samaria university denied medical schoolFollowing the reversal of a previous decision, Education Minister Naftali Bennett vows to fight until Ariel medical school is established. February 7, 2019
WATCH: Online anti-Semitism sweeps France at levels not seen beforeThe volume and level of anti-Semitic online hate has reached levels never seen before, according to an I24 new report. When one website closes, the anti-Semites simply find another. February 7, 2019
First direct flight from Japan to Israel takes off in SeptemberThe first flight will depart from Tel Aviv at 4:30 p.m. on September 13 and the first return flight from Tokyo will take off the next day at 1 p.m. February 7, 2019
Netanyahu’s Likud nudges higher in opinion pollThe prime minister would win 32 seats in the 120-seat Israeli parliament, according to a poll released by Kan public broadcasting. February 7, 2019
Soccer club owner joins New Right election bidAlona Barkat has brought the Hapoel Be'er Sheba soccer team back to a championship level and now hopes to succeed in politics. February 7, 2019
Poll: Justice minister most admired politician in IsraelJustice Minister Ayelet Shaked is the most widely admired politician in Israel, according to a recent survey. February 7, 2019
Beloved Israeli snack prepares to take bigger bite out of American marketGenerations of Israeli kids grew up eating peanut butter-flavored snack Bamba. Manufacturer Osem wants to distribute it in the U.S. February 7, 2019
Historic deal: US agrees to purchase Israel’s Iron DomeIn its first-ever purchase of a complete weapons system from Israel, the U.S. inked a deal for the Iron Dome. February 7, 2019
Rabbi who raised $1.4b for charity and built bridges with Evangelicals passes away suddenlyRabbi Yechiel Eckstein devoted his life to helping Jews around the world and forming alliances with Evangelical Christians, raising over a billion dollars to strengthen Israeli communities. February 6, 2019
Female IDF soldier, 19, killed in Jordan Valley road accidentA native of Tel Aviv, Lynn Levkov, 19, was a combat soldier in the Lavi Valley Brigade. February 6, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 6, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 6, 2019. February 6, 2019
Arabs pave illegal parking lot over Jewish heritage siteArabs are paving an illegal parking lot over a major archaeological site for financial gain. February 6, 2019
Netanyahu fails to stop main Likud rival Gideon Sa’arThe prime minister had called on party members not to vote for Gideon Sa'ar, but he fared well nonetheless. February 6, 2019
Eurovision’s demands force Sabbath observers to quit contestIsraeli band which reached the top of the competition to represent the Jewish state at the Eurovision Song Contest withdraws because of the Jewish Sabbath. February 6, 2019
Netanyahu rival Gantz defends Gaza pullout, supports more withdrawals"We need to find a way that we're not ruling over other people," said Israel Resilience party leader Benny Gantz, earning the ire of Israel's right. February 6, 2019
WATCH: ‘The Orchestra’ returns to IsraelFor the third time in a decade, The Orchestra returns to Israel to perform hits from the zenith days of 'Electric Light Orchestra' (ELO) in two Tel Aviv concerts. February 6, 2019
Israeli vampire series ‘Juda’ picked up by US studioThe show 'tells the story of Juda, a low-life gambler who borrows money from the French mafia for a seat at a high-stakes Romanian poker game and wins big.' February 6, 2019
Israelis get inside the huddle, embrace tactics of American footballMore than 2,000 men, women and youth in Israel now participate in seven different leagues of flag and tackle football. February 6, 2019
Jewish population growth in Judea and Samaria surges, group saysThe Jewish population of Judea and Samaria grew at a much faster rate than the overall Israeli population last year, a report finds. February 6, 2019
WATCH: All countries will debate embassy moves to JerusalemThe Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel said he believes all countries will eventually weigh moving their embassies in the Jewish state to its capital. February 5, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 5, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 5, 2019. February 5, 2019
Operation Yehudith brings 83 Ethiopian immigrants to IsraelThey are the first of 1,000 members of the Falash Mura community who were given permission to reunite with first-degree relatives in Israel. February 5, 2019
IDF arrests brothers, mother of Givat Assaf terrorist in early morning raidIDF forces detained the mother and brothers of terrorist Asam Barghouti, responsible for killing two IDF soldiers in December. February 5, 2019
Netanyahu calls for right-wing unity as Likud voters stream to pollsSome 120,000 Likud party voters headed to the polls on Tuesday as Netanyahu called for a strong turnout. February 5, 2019
Analysis: How the Benny Gantz factor could impact Israel’s electionsBenny Gantz may impact Israel's April 9 elections in a way he didn't foresee. February 5, 2019
WATCH: US, Israeli politics not so different as they might seemWith America’s two-party structure and the constant forming of new parties in Israel, comparing the two systems may seem unreasonable. February 5, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 4, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 4, 2019. February 4, 2019
Netanyahu’s main challenger plans ‘mega-disengagement,’ warns Likud ministerA top Likud minister accused Benny Gantz of promoting a platform that could result in the expulsion of tens of thousands of Israelis from Judea and Samaria. February 4, 2019
WATCH: New Right’s Shaked dismisses idea of Likud UnionAyelet Shaked, co-founder of the New Right, discusses the new party’s policies on civil rights issues as well as its election campaign strategy. February 4, 2019
US Democrat in hot water over call with ‘anti-Semitic’ Jeremy CorbynUS Democratic Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez took fire for a Sunday night call with British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, known to have anti-Israel and anti-Semitic views. February 4, 2019
Petah Tikvah mayor demands crackdown on illegal workersMayor Rami Greenberg asks for police assistance to take back the city center, where he says people fear to walk at night. February 4, 2019
Israeli-made ‘natural’ bone pin gets its first big break with FDA clearanceThe more natural product will heal broken bones with fewer complications than the metal pins currently in use. February 4, 2019
Netanyahu’s alleged ‘hit list’ sends Likud into ‘tailspin,’ party sources say'Likud in a spin' read the headline of the front page story in Monday's Israel Hayom. February 4, 2019
Israeli traffic jams costing country $9.5b a yearToo many cars, not enough roads turn Israel’s tech capital into traffic purgatory. February 4, 2019
Netanyahu targets ‘fake news’ in new webcastIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is launching a new weekly webcast to 'take the fake out of the news' ahead of national elections in April. February 3, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 3, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 3, 2019. February 3, 2019
Israel begins building above-ground section of massive Gaza barrierIsrael began constructing upper section of Gaza barrier meant to keep terrorists out of Israel. February 3, 2019
Likud MK: Even 20 chiefs of staff can’t beat Netanyahu'Let him bring 20 chiefs of staff, nobody can beat Netanyahu on security,' said Likud lawmaker David Bitan. February 3, 2019
Netanyahu warns Hamas, Iran: ‘We will act even during elections’Prime Minister Netanyahu sent a firm message to Hamas and Iran on Sunday. February 3, 2019
UN Holocaust event hides origins of Israeli-made wine served at ceremonyThe origins of an Israeli-made bottle of wine were erased at a recent U.N. event in memory of the Holocaust. February 3, 2019
IDF seizes armed terrorists who crossed into Israel from GazaIsraeli forces stopped armed terrorists who penetrated across the Gaza border into Israel. February 3, 2019
Attorney general reportedly prepared to indict Netanyahu on bribery chargesAfter Netanyahu's plea was rejected to postpone a decision on corruption charges until after April elections, reports surfaced in the Israeli media that a decision to indict will be announced within days. February 2, 2019
Yesh Atid MK: Gantz and Lapid in unity talks, decision within 2 WeeksPolitical juggernaut Benny Gantz may unite with Yair Lapid to battle Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party in the upcoming Israeli elections. February 2, 2019
Brazil’s president thanks Israel for post-dam disaster aid, hails collaboration in science and technologyBrazilian President Jair Bolsonaro thanked Israel on Thursday for providing emergency relief to the victims of a recent dam collapse. February 1, 2019
House Democrat questions Israel’s right to exist as ‘Jewish state’Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) falsely claimed that Israel's status as a Jewish state denies adherents of other faiths equal rights under the law, despite Israeli law's officially recognition of five different religions. February 1, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 31, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 31, 2019. January 31, 2019
Netanyahu brings Trump into election campaignNetanyahu election ad centers around U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem and Trump's declaration from that day. January 31, 2019
Analysis: Why has Israel torn the mask off its Syria policy?Israel has kept its military operations in Syria shrouded in ambiguity - until recently. January 31, 2019
Poll: Newcomer Gantz could beat NetanyahuPolling shows that if Yair Lapid and Benny Gantz would run together in the April election, they would prevail as the largest Knesset faction. January 31, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez wrongly claims ‘occupation of Palestine’ video was ‘doctored’Rep. Ocasio-Cortez wrongly said a video clip in which she talked about the "occupation of Palestine" was altered. January 31, 2019
Analysis: Is Israel ready for a change at the top?Former IDF Chief Benny Gantz is the focus of the anti-Netanyahu camp’s hopes. If he succeeds, the difference will be more about personality than policy. January 31, 2019
Israeli contractor to supply India with $93m worth of surface-to-air missilesIndia remains one of Israel's top trade partners in the defense sector, accounting for 49% of the Jewish state's arms exports according to a European think tank. January 31, 2019
Trump blasts own intelligence chiefs: ‘Naive on Iran’President Trump criticized his intelligence officials after they said Iran was following the 2015 nuclear agreement struck with the Obama administration. January 31, 2019
Not scarred for life: Israel’s new pediatric center gives children hopeIsraeli doctors pioneered a cutting-edge laser surgery technique to dramatically decrease scarring in child burn victims. January 31, 2019
WATCH: Intel’s $11 billion Israel investment has benefits beyond moneyDan Catarivas, director general for foreign trade and international relations at the Manufacturers Association of Israel talks about Intel's decision to open a new chip-making plant in Israel. January 31, 2019
