Demolition interrupted: Israeli court stops IDF bulldozing terrorist killer’s home Israeli court rules to stop planned demolition of terrorist’s home. MK Naftali Bennett promises to appeal the decision. May 26, 2020
Ethiopian Falash Mura may finally reach Israel under new proposal Group proposes formalizing the immigration of thousands of Falash Mura, Ethiopian Jews who converted or stopped practicing Judaism, to finally bring them to Israel. May 26, 2020
Amid US pressure, Israel rejects Chinese bid to build world’s largest desalination plant 'The Americans are speaking to us about this very politely but it is clear they would like us to review the Chinese participation,' an Israeli official said. May 26, 2020
Netanyahu: I’ll never agree to a plea bargain 'We’re not here to do deals. We’re here to bring the truth to light,' the prime minister said. May 26, 2020
What exactly did the Mossad contribute in corona fight? Numbers revealed The Mossad took the lead in procuring hard-to-find medical equipment. The numbers have only just been published. May 26, 2020
Israel Biological Institute: Two drugs prove effective against corona The Biological Institute said the two drugs that were tested led to a marked reduction in the replication of the coronavirus. May 26, 2020
With corona cases under control, ravaged Israeli economy takes center stage Israel may have the pandemic under control for now, but returning to economic health may prove even trickier. May 26, 2020
Bank of Israel keeps interest rate unchanged, warns against tax hikes The Bank of Israel's director held interest rates steady and is reportedly looking to government fiscal policy to spark growth. May 26, 2020
Analysis: Netanyahu presumed innocent in Israel’s court of public opinion Prior to entering the courtroom, a defiant Netanyahu had made the legal system itself the defendant, stating that the trial 'is an attempted political coup against the will of the people.' May 26, 2020
Lapid claims Netanyahu trying to foment ‘civil war’ Opposition leader Yair Lapid attacks Netanyahu's comments at the opening of the trial, alleging Netanyahu is inciting against the rule of law. May 25, 2020
Ben Gurion airport won’t resume air travel until mid-July Despite some airlines announcing resumption of Tel Aviv flights in June, the Health Ministry gave the thumbs down, saying international travel arrangements not safe enough yet. May 25, 2020
Jerusalem man finds bag with 40,000 shekels, tracks down owner and returns it 'I decided to go above and beyond, and I asked God to act the same way with us.' May 25, 2020
Massive Israeli police operation takes down 70 drug and weapons dealers An Arab criminal turned undercover agent spent over a year deep in the organized crime world. May 25, 2020
Erdogan vows: ‘We will not allow Palestinian lands to be offered to anyone else’ Jerusalem is 'a red line for all Muslims in the world,' Erdogan said. May 25, 2020
Israel’s mall cops guard against corona, but forget about firearms Guards have been enlisted to ensure everyone entering the malls meets the health criteria. It seemed like a sensible choice. May 25, 2020
Netanyahu thanks Mossad for critical work during height of pandemic The joint procurement command center led by the Mossad oversaw the massive acquisition of medical equipment and vital protective gear. May 25, 2020
Netanyahu trial kicks off as PM avoids bad optics, defense asks for more time Netanyahu is charged with bribery, fraud, and breach of public trust. He maintains his innocence on all the charges. May 25, 2020
Pro- and anti-Netanyahu protesters stake out their positions at trial Pro- and anti-Netanyahu demonstrators stake out their territory and dig in for the long-haul, exchanging accusations and insults for what is sure to be a fractious and arduous trial. May 25, 2020
IDF shoots two terrorists during attempted stabbing, attackers flee Two terrorists were wounded but succeeded in fleeing the scene. May 25, 2020
Palestinians: Eating with a Jew is a crime Instead of welcoming the iftar meal, many Palestinians are now expressing outrage over the encounter and condemning it as a treacherous act. May 25, 2020
WATCH: Israelis react to first day of Netanyahu trial Israelis on the streets of Tel Aviv offer a wide range of responses to the trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu May 24, 2020
IDF soldier hit near Hebron leaves ICU Ibrahim hopes to return to his military unit as soon as possible. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu blasts trial: ‘An attempt to thwart the will of the people’ Netanyahu blasted the trial as a political attempt to bring down a strong, right-wing prime minister through the court system. May 24, 2020
Opinion: Dear Europe – The Israelis are not your Jews It is revealing how they address their complaints against Israel, doing so in terms of 'punishment,' as to a misbehaving child. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu presides over first unity government cabinet meeting Overshadowed by his afternoon appearance in court, Netanyahu started the day by chairing the first cabinet meeting of his new unity government in a bid to get the country moving out from under the coronavirus crisis. May 24, 2020
800 million-shekel Israeli loan to PA based on lies, report shows Israel agreed to help the PA out of its financial difficulties with a loan of 800 million shekels. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu trial may take up to three years The multiple stages of the trial from today's reading of the indictment through preliminary arguments and hearing the evidence against the prime minister will take up to three years before a verdict is rendered. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu in court: First time prime minister sits in defendant’s chair Netanyahu's allies say that the legal system and the media have it in for him. May 24, 2020
Netanyahu corruption trial set to begin Netanyahu has denied the charges in a series of cases he has called an 'attempted coup' by the police, prosecutors and the media. May 23, 2020
Tragedy as Israel’s youngest corona victim, 33, succumbs Cancer survivor and father of young boy becomes Israel's youngest victim of disease. May 21, 2020
Cyberattack on Iran port showed only fraction of Israel’s capabilities, expert says Israel has even stronger tools, said the cyberdefense professional. May 21, 2020
Israel remembers Ethiopian Jews who died trying to reach Israel Mount Herzl memorial in Jerusalem commemorates those who perished trying to flee Ethiopia, many on foot, in their bid to reach freedom in Israel. May 21, 2020
Netanyahu: Iran will face destruction if it attempts a ‘final solution’ 'Any regime that threatens the destruction of the State of Israel faces a similar danger,' he said. May 21, 2020
Luxembourg FM offers veiled threats against Israel over annexation Jean Asselborn has pushed the possibility of EU sanctions against Israel if the annexation plan moves forward. May 21, 2020
Israel celebrates Jerusalem Day, though corona puts damper on festivities City is set to mark the 53rd anniversary of the liberation and unification of the capital. May 21, 2020
Former IDF commander Gadi Eisenkot hints at political career Chief of staff who retired from the IDF last year says he 'wants to make a difference again,' but by law has to stay out of politics until 2022. May 21, 2020
Stray camel kills Israeli motorist, part of ongoing problem in Negev region In the past decade, more than 350 motorists had been injured and over a dozen killed by stray camels. May 20, 2020
Israeli restaurants to reopen May 27 as detailed plan materializes Health Ministry decides to allow restaurants, wedding halls to return to operation on May 27 with some reduced social distancing requirements and some limitations on capacity. May 20, 2020
Analysis: ‘Bloat’ is the least of the new Israeli government’s problems The views of key members of Netanyahu's administration are at odds with policies he hopes to implement, the biggest being annexation. May 20, 2020
‘Israel isn’t ready for second wave,’ says senior pandemic adviser A senior health adviser said Israel lacks the tools to effectively combat a second outbreak. May 20, 2020
Netanyahu’s attorneys battle state prosecutors on eve of corruption trial Defense attorneys’ request that Netanyahu be excused from attending opening hearing sparks public battle with state prosecutors. May 20, 2020
IDF intercepts arms smugglers from Jordan, 1 injured Israeli forces stopped two suspects who crossed into Israeli territory and fired towards them. May 20, 2020
Israel, Hezbollah brace for war 20 years after withdrawal 'We are preparing seriously for the next war,' said Col. Israel Friedler. May 20, 2020
Netanyahu accedes to requests from rabbis, reopens synagogues The government agreed to allow synagogues to restart, particularly given the easing in other areas, such as recreation and dining. May 20, 2020
WATCH: Israel’s public transportation struggles with corona restrictions Despite the easing of restrictions, those regarding public transport are still firmly in place, causing frustration among many commuters. May 20, 2020
Etihad completes first commercial flight between UAE and Israel The flight marks an open moment of cooperation between Israel and the United Arab Emirates after years of covert relations. May 19, 2020
WATCH: Wildfires ravage Israel amid record-breaking heatwave Israel is enduring an extreme heatwave, with wildfires raging in various places throughout the country. May 19, 2020
Chief rabbi calls on government to reopen synagogues Chief Rabbi David Lau tells Netanyahu that faithful don't understand how shopping malls can reopen, yet houses of prayer remain closed. May 19, 2020
In internet first, Hebrew website domain names on the horizon Hebrew is one of eight languages in the world that uses right to left script. May 19, 2020
Israeli mobster takes on Arab city to get back stolen horse The mobster was going to get his horse back no matter what, a friend says. May 19, 2020
Ron Dermer: Act now on annexation lest Biden win Democratic candidate Biden holds a 5 percent lead in the polls over Trump. May 19, 2020
‘Megaphone diplomacy’: Israel’s foreign minister chides EU for veiled threat The EU expressed 'grave concern' if Israel annexes parts of Judea and Samaria. May 19, 2020
Netanyahu’s request to skip opening of his trial rejected The State Attorney's Office said it saw no reason to grant the prime minister's request. May 19, 2020
Israel ready to spread its wings and fly (on a limited basis) New procedures at Ben Gurion Airport will include arriving four hours before your flight in order to undergo a coronavirus test before boarding any plane. May 19, 2020
Israel’s outgoing justice minister regrets unfinished reforms: The department protects itself, not public Departing Justice Minister Amir Ohana passes the reins to Avi Nissenkorn, but not without a few choice words. May 19, 2020
Wife of man convicted of triple homicide: We’ll go to Israel’s supreme court In its conviction, the court stated that it believed husband Amiram’s confession, even if he had been tortured prior to giving the police his statement. May 19, 2020
Jonathan Tobin: Palestinian Arabs continue to learn the wrong history lesson Under no circumstances will they ever concede that the fault for the catastrophe that befell them was largely their own. May 19, 2020
Gantz steps into defense minister’s role, says he’ll push Trump plan Benny Gantz takes office as defense minister pledging to push the Trump peace plan forward. May 19, 2020
70 percent of Israel’s corona cases began in US, finds Tel Aviv University researcher The U.S. was by far the most significant source of Israeli coronavirus cases according to a new study led by a Tel Aviv University expert. May 18, 2020
