Netanyahu awarded Brazil’s highest honor for visiting dignitariesPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara arrived to a warm welcome in Brazil on Friday. December 30, 2018
WATCH: Woman discovers ancient Roman busts in northern Israel'These are very important finds, which tell us a great deal about the inhabitants of the Beth She’an area in antiquity,' said Nir Distelfeld of the Israel Antiquities Authority. December 30, 2018
WATCH: Ethiopian-Israeli pilot breaks racial barrier in Israeli Air ForceLt. Y, lauded as a natural leader, is the first Ethiopian Israeli to graduate as a pilot in the Israeli Air Force. December 30, 2018
Likud looks to lower electoral bar to boost right-wing chancesA push to reduce the electoral threshold is meant to ensure the entry of smaller right-wing parties into the Knesset. December 30, 2018
Danon to continue at UN post, won’t run in Likud primariesIsraeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon said on Sunday that he would continue to serve in his role at the international body. December 30, 2018
Michael Oren leaves Kulanu party, may join LikudMichael Oren announced his intention to leave the Kulanu Party, on Sunday. December 30, 2018
Bennett, Shaked form ‘New Right’ party, uniting religious and secularBennett and Shaked said they were leaving the Jewish Home to form a new right-wing party that will embrace religious and secular Israelis. December 29, 2018
Acclaimed Israeli author Amos Oz dead at 70'What do we do to one another? It’s the one and only subject of literature, if you really have to squeeze it in a nutshell,' declared Amos Oz, who passed away at the age of 79. December 29, 2018
Ex-IDF chief Benny Gantz, a political mystery, performs brilliantly in pollsGantz is seen by some on the center-left as their hope against Netanyahu, but his own polling numbers are not strong. December 28, 2018
Netanyahu departs for Brazil for inauguration of new pro-Israel presidentThe Israeli prime minister will remain in Brazil for the inauguration, despite the recent dissolution of the Knesset and announcement regarding April 9 elections. December 28, 2018
Former IDF chief names new party: ‘Israel’s Resilience’The move ends speculation as to whether Gantz will run in the Knesset election, either on an existing list or by forming his own party. December 28, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 27, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 27, 2018. December 27, 2018
Father of terror victim creates new party of ‘second-class citizens’Rafi Levengrund, whose daughter Kim was murdered in a Palestinian terror attack, will join the election race with a new 'party of second-class citizens.' December 27, 2018
PA asks UN for identical sum it gives to terroristsThe Palestinian Authority requested $350 million in humanitarian aid for 2019, the exact amount it gives to families of terrorists. December 27, 2018
Report: Arab League ready to readmit SyriaThe move to readmit Syria to the Arab League is seen as a Saudi-led change in tactics to counter Iran’s influence on the country, reports say. December 27, 2018
Gal Hirsch, controversial army figure, enters Knesset raceGal Hirsch was an IDF commander in the 2006 Lebanon war. Suspicions later of unlawful business dealings prevented his appointment as police chief. December 27, 2018
Netflix gaining popularity in IsraelThe number of Netflix users in Israel has more than doubled in 2018. December 27, 2018
IDF destroys fifth Hezbollah terror tunnelThe IDF has destroyed a fifth Hezbollah tunnel crossing from Lebanon into Israel. December 27, 2018
Netanyahu’s party slams ‘false’ report he will stay in office if indictedThe Likud party slammed a report claiming that the prime minister will not resign even if indicted, among other allegations. December 27, 2018
Tech giant Intel prepares massive expansion in IsraelWith the help of a grant from the Israeli government, Intel is laying the groundwork for a massive expansion in Israel. December 27, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 26, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 26, 2018. December 26, 2018
Netanyahu warns of left election victory if right is dividedThe prime minister has repeatedly voiced concern over the potential repercussions of a splintered right. December 26, 2018
Tzipi Hotovely, deputy foreign minister, a rising star in LikudAfter a successful stint as deputy foreign minister, Tzipi Hotovely says Netanyahu promised her a ministry in the next government. December 26, 2018
Israel to celebrate Hebrew’s revival in special dayHebrew Language Day is 'an excellent opportunity to advance reading among students and the young generation,' says Education Minister Naftali Bennett. December 26, 2018
Danon denies leaving post as UN ambassador to run in Likud primariesEarlier reports indicated that the U.N. envoy was leaving his post in order to run in the Likud primary, which he has firmly denied. December 26, 2018
Netanyahu denies Israel behind overnight airstrikes in SyriaBenjamin Netanyahu said Israel wasn't behind reported airstrikes in Syria on Tuesday night. December 26, 2018
Ramming attack in Samaria, terrorist shot and woundedA Palestinian Arab attempted to run down Israelis near Samaria's Hativa Junction. December 26, 2018
Judea-Samaria leaders pull out of Netanyahu meetingJudea and Samaria regional council leaders informed Prime Minister Netanyahu they would not be attending a meeting with him. December 26, 2018
WATCH: How will newly formed parties impact Israeli elections?With election season poised to sweep the Jewish stat, a handful of newly formed parties are emerging to challenge established parties on all ends of the political spectrum. December 25, 2018
Israeli anti-drone company in spotlight after London airport rescueAfter London's Gatwick Airport was brought to its knees by rogue drones last week, Israeli companies like Skylock are emerging as the first line of defense to combat the new airborne threat. December 25, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 25, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 25, 2018. December 25, 2018
Justice Minister Shaked: The right can unite against a left blocSpeaking as an early election is called, the justice minister says her party would also demand the defense portfolio in a new government. December 25, 2018
Netanyahu nixes senior IDF officer’s participation at left-wing event'This is a body that has long ago became a political organization in every way,' Netanyahu said of the Association for Civil Rights in Israel. December 25, 2018
Ehud Barak pleads for uniting forces to defeat LikudAhead of the upcoming elections, Ehud Barak called for a bloc of parties to defeat the Likud government but denied any particular interest in leading it. December 25, 2018
Election timetable: What needs to happen in 105 daysElections for the 21st Knesset will be held 105 days after the 20th Knesset is dissolved. December 25, 2018
WATCH: Despite polls, opposition claims Netanyahu will lose the electionDespite overwhelming support for Netanyahu in the latest polls, Member of Knesset Merav Michaeli of the Zionist Union political alliance insists he'll lose. December 25, 2018
Former Chief of Staff Moshe Ya’alon declares new partyMoshe Yaalon will head a new party going into April's elections in Israel. December 25, 2018
Gideon Saar, accused of undermining Netanyahu, to run in Likud primariesGideon Saar, a former Netanyahu confidante, announced on Tuesday he will fight for a stop in Likud. December 25, 2018
Poll shows Israel’s Netanyahu cruising toward re-electionNotwithstanding a series of corruption investigations against the prime minister, a poll shows Netanyahu in a comfortable lead ahead of the newly announced April election. December 25, 2018
Despite controversy, Netanyahu forecasts re-election in 2019Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu assured his Likud Party on Monday that he will win re-election and therefore maintain the current governing coalition when elections take place in April. December 24, 2018
Bethlehem boasts largest holiday celebration in yearsPilgrims from around the world flocked to Bethlehem on Monday for what are believed to be the largest celebrations in years. December 24, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 24, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 24, 2018. December 24, 2018
Israeli government calls for early electionsIsrael's government coalition decided to go to elections in early April. December 24, 2018
Netanyahu: Israel will ride out volatile stock marketThe prime minister reassured the public during a welcoming ceremony for the Bank of Israel’s new chief, Prof. Amir Yaron. December 24, 2018
Israeli drone tech solves British airport crisisIsraeli drone-detection technology played a crucial role in resolving a major crisis at a British airport. December 24, 2018
Israel curbs illegal Bedouin construction in the southThe agriculture minister says his campaign has significantly curbed illegal construction by Bedouins in the south of the country. December 24, 2018
British airline Virgin Atlantic to establish route to IsraelCut-rate airline also plans a special flight to Tel Aviv for the Eurovision Song Contest in May. December 24, 2018
WATCH: Who is the New Israel Fund hurting?The chairman of Im Tirtzu discusses his group’s campaign against the foreign-funded New Israel Fund, questioning the motives of some of its beneficiaries. December 24, 2018
Israel achieves lowest-ever car accident fatality rateThe number of people killed on the roads in Israel in 2018 is 309, compared with 357 in 2017. December 24, 2018
WATCH: Is Israel-Turkey detente a futile policy?Dr. Martin Sherman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who supported Jerusalem-Ankara collaboration up until the early 2000s, explains why he has since opposed detente. December 24, 2018
Analysis: Dangers of a widening Iranian corridor through SyriaThe Iranians want a land corridor stretching from Iran through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon to move weapons and troops, threatening Israel and Jordan alike. December 24, 2018
Last survivor of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Simcha ‘Kazik’ Rotem, dies, 94Simcha Rotem battled the Nazis in Warsaw, saving the lives of the last remaining fighters by leading them out out of the ghetto through the city's subterranean passages. December 23, 2018
WATCH: France’s ‘yellow vest’ protests spread to Tel AvivProtesters hit the streets of Tel Aviv for a copycat "yellow vest" demonstration in solidarity with French protesters, whose riots turned violent and set Paris ablaze during December. December 23, 2018
Honduras weighs Jerusalem embassy move during diplomatic visitReports in the Israeli media indicate that Honduras may be the next nation to move its embassy to the Jewish state's capital. December 23, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 23, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 23, 2018. December 23, 2018
Gaza terrorists threaten Israel: ‘Friday will be test day’Palestinian terror organizations in the Gaza Strip promised Israel that it would be a "test day" this Friday. December 23, 2018
Immigrants seeking to impact Israeli society get new backingOlim striving to improve Israeli society and especially their own communities can get support from the Initiative for Zionist Innovation. December 23, 2018
Analysis: Will more French Jews move to Israel?Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett recently said that there has been a “historic missed opportunity” on Israel’s part to bring more French Jewish immigrants to Israel. December 23, 2018
IDF chief of staff: ‘Don’t exaggerate US troop pullout’IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria shouldn't be exaggerated. December 23, 2018
Erdogan: ‘Jews in Israel beat women and children’On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israeli Jews beat defenseless Palestinians, including women and children. December 23, 2018
