Israel approves bill enabling ousting of inciting lawmakers Lawmakers drafted the bill after three Arab fellow members of Israel's parliament visited the families of Palestinian terrorists who had attacked and murdered Israelis, and after several of them voiced support for Hezbollah. July 20, 2016
220 US and Canadian immigrants move to Israel Some 220 new Olim, or immigrants, from 17 US states and two Canadian provinces landed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to begin their new lives as Israeli citizens. July 19, 2016
New law: 3 years prison for desecrating Israeli flag Israel's parliament voted in favor of an amendment to a law that will impose harsh punishments, including longer prison time, for individuals who desecrate Israel's flag. July 19, 2016
Israel demands world act against Iran’s missile program Responding to Iran's latest missile launch, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the test proves that Iran continues to act in defiance of the Security Council, and chastised the international community for burying its head in the sand. July 19, 2016
Israel sends new ambassador to Egypt Israel has appointed David Govrin as its new ambassador to Egypt, and he has arrived in Cairo on Sunday to begin his diplomatic mission, replacing Haim Koren, who has served as Israel’s ambassador for the past two years. July 18, 2016
President of Paraguay makes first-ever state visit to Israel In a first-ever visit to Israel by a leader of Paraguay, President Horacio Manuel Cartes made history on Sunday when he landed in the Jewish State. July 18, 2016
WATCH: In 2014, Netanyahu predicted terror in France Already in 2014, Netanyahu warned a French journalist that terror was coming to France an it was just a matter of time. July 17, 2016
2 IDF soldiers killed, 3 wounded in accident Two IDF soldiers were killed and three others were wounded when a grenade exploded in an accident in the Golan Heights on Israel's border with Syria on Sunday. July 17, 2016
Israeli startups raise $1.7B in 2nd quarter of 2016 Israeli start-ups raised $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2016, which is more than half of the financing raised in the first quarter, according to an IVC Research Center and KPMG report released on Wednesday. July 14, 2016
Israel sends emergency aid to Cameroon Israel has sent emergency aid to Cameroon to help it combat the outbreak of avian influenza which has spread swiftly throughout the country, paralyzing the poultry industry, jeopardizing the livelihood of many and causing great harm to the economy. July 14, 2016
Italian military chief in Israel to strengthen cooperation The Chief of Defense of the Italian Armed Forces, General Claudio Graziano, landed on Tuesday in Israel for an official visit. July 13, 2016
Another Israeli crosses into Gaza Abu Ranim, said to be "unstable," is a resident of a Bedouin village in the Negev. July 13, 2016
Israel enables entry of new cars into Gaza Although Hamas is known to confiscate goods entering the Gaza Strip from Israel in order to use them for terrorism purposes, Israel has recently been working to ease the restrictions, this time deciding to allow new cars in. July 13, 2016
Israeli aid workers trapped in South Sudan fighting Several Israelis working for IsraAid are among the foreign nationals caught in the heart of the violence in Juba, South Sudan's capital. July 13, 2016
Israel furious after French FM meets with Hezbollah While even most Arab countries recognize Hezbollah in its entirety as a terror organization, the European Union only lists its military wing on its terrorist blacklist, enabling French FM Jean-Marc Ayrault to meet with Hezbollah politicians. July 13, 2016
US opposes new Israeli NGO transparency bill In what appears to be a gross misunderstanding or misrepresentation of a new Israeli bill requiring transparency by NGOs receiving foreign funds, the Obama administration has voiced 'concern' the legislation will erode Israel's democracy. July 13, 2016
Study: IDF Israel’s most trusted institution A sweeping 82 percent of the Israeli public has confidence in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), making it the country’s most trusted institution, according to findings published on Sunday by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics. July 12, 2016
Israel blocks UNESCO resolution ignoring Jewish ties to Temple Mount In what is likely an Israeli diplomatic achievement, UNESCO withdrew at the last moment another draft resolution that ignores the historical and archaeological evidence proving the connection the Jewish People have to the Temple Mount. July 12, 2016
Israel passes NGO transparency law Israel's parliament passed a bill on Monday requiring non-governmental organizations operating in Israel that receive most of their funding from foreign governments to be more transparent about their funding and activities. July 12, 2016
Israel to buy 8 Seahawk helicopters from US The SH-60F helicopters will be used to patrol and protect the Leviathan Natural Gas Field in the Mediterranean as well as other areas under threat. July 12, 2016
Report: Israel attacks terrorists in Sinai with drones A former senior Israeli official says the IDF in recent months has used drones to attack terrorists in the Sinai in coordination with Egypt. July 11, 2016
Terror victims sue Facebook for $1 billion for hosting incitement An Israel-based human rights group has filed a $1 billion lawsuit in New York against Facebook for allowing online incitement, on behalf of five families of terror victims who were killed or wounded by Palestinian terrorists. July 11, 2016
Attorney General probes suspicions surrounding PM Prime Minister Netanyahu is being probed by Israel's judicial system for possible financial misconduct. July 11, 2016
Israeli authorities demolish illegal Palestinian homes in Jerusalem Israeli authorities on Tuesday demolished two Palestinian homes built illegally in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem's Old City. May 17, 2016
Netanyahu: French initiative reduces chance of peace Responding to reports on the French initiative in January, Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the French initiative, saying Israel would not accept a process that would harm its security and force it to make concessions, while the Palestinians refuse to negotiate. May 9, 2016
NATO officially recognizes Israeli representative The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also known as the North Atlantic Alliance, will recognize an official Israeli representative and the military alliance and will grant Israel a permanent office at its headquarters in Brussels. May 4, 2016
Israel gives initial approval for construction of Palestinian power plant COGAT, the IDF unit responsible for implementing government policy in Judea and Samaria and vis-à-vis the Gaza Strip, said a gas power plant in the Jenin industrial zone “would cause a qualitative shift in electricity consumption which will have a positive impact on all aspects of life.” April 13, 2016
In Egypt Deal, Saudi Arabia gives Israel written guarantee of freedom of passage in Straits of Tiran In another display of shifting alliances in the Middle East and after receiving assurances from Saudi Arabia for free passage to Israel's southernmost port, Israel is lending support to a deal that sees Egypt handing over control of two strategic Red Sea islands to the kingdom. April 13, 2016
French minister in Israel to learn how to deal with terror attacks More European countries are turning to Israel to learn from its vast experience in combating Islamic terrorism. April 3, 2016
US National Security Agency head secretly visits Israel to forge closer ties Admiral Michael Rogers' visit touched on deepening cooperation between Israeli and American intelligence units, especially against cyber attacks by Iran and Hezbollah. March 28, 2016
Former Mossad director Meir Dagan dies of cancer at 71 Israel mourns the loss of one of its courageous leaders who dedicated his life to ensure the that Holocaust could never happen again. March 17, 2016
UN: Hamas terror tunnels not helpful for rebuilding of Gaza Even the UN concedes that Hamas' terror activities Gaza only serves as a detriment to the residents of Gaza. February 18, 2016
Netanyahu: Time for countries to go public over ties with Israel, show support Israel encounters bias at international forums, while simultaneously forging new ties with many countries - especially Arab ones. Netanyahu says this must change, and they must publicly support Israel. February 15, 2016
Arab Israeli lawmaker gets suspended sentence for accosting policemen Israeli Arab lawmaker Hanin Zoabi was tried and sentenced for insulting policemen at a court house. She issued an apology as part of a plea bargain. February 7, 2016
Israel’s power grid targeted by massive cyber attack Foreign hackers attempted to infiltrate Israel's energy grid during a severe winter storm. January 27, 2016
Israel expresses fear, vows to monitor Iranian violations of nuclear deal While expressing fears of the new phase in the implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran, Israel vowed to track and warn of any Iranian violations of the deal. January 17, 2016
Israel rejects US meddling in internal legislation While emphasizing the close relationship with Washington, Israeli officials explained that Israel has its limits and internal matters regarding foreign funding of NGOs are of no concern to outsiders. January 12, 2016
IDF distributes neck protectors as safeguard against stabbing attacks With no end in sight for the wave of daily Palestinian terror attacks, the IDF is introducing a new measure to ensure safety for its soldiers. January 6, 2016
Palestinians sabotage power grid during winter storm Palestinian terrorism has taken on a new form: causing power outages to Israeli communities. January 3, 2016
Israeli Supreme Court sends former PM Olmert to prison for corruption Judges acquitted former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of only some of his previous bribery convictions, thereby reducing his original sentence from six years. He now becomes the first prime minister in Israeli history to serve time behind bars. December 29, 2015
Israel steps up battle against illegal Palestinian workers Israel is considering new legislation to defend itself against Palestinian workers who enter Israel illegally and pose a dire security threat. December 28, 2015
Israeli Arab lawmaker indicted for insulting Israeli Arab policemen Israeli Arab lawmaker Hanin Zoabi is facing charges after she insulted Israeli Arab policemen at a court house. December 24, 2015
Netanyahu, Putin discuss Syrian crisis, anti-terror efforts The Israeli and Russian leaders discussed their coordination on the threats facing both countries and mutual interests. December 23, 2015
Ukrainian President in Israel: ‘Ukraine stands with the State of Israel’ Both presidents expressed hope for close ties between the two countries. December 22, 2015
Report: Israel, Turkey agree to restore full diplomatic relations Ending five years of diplomatic tensions, Israel and Turkey have reportedly agreed on a list of issues that will pave the way to restoring full ties. December 20, 2015
Israel cautiously welcomes Turkish interest in normalization of ties Remaining wary of Turkey's apparent interest in restrengthening ties, Israel dismissed Erdogan's requirements for a renewed alliance. December 15, 2015
Israel conducts successful test of Arrow 3 anti-ballistic system With an eye on threats stemming from Iran and its terror proxies such as Hezbollah, Israel conducted another successful test of its anti-ballistic missile defense system. December 10, 2015
Netanyahu rejects Trump’s comments on Muslims, upholds scheduled meeting While rejecting Trump's remarks on Muslims, Netanyahu is upholding his commitment to meet any US presidential candidate who wishes to do so. December 10, 2015
Yossi Cohen named next head of Mossad Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named National Security Council head Yossi Cohen as the next head of the Mossad, saying he was the right man to face the looming threats on Israel's security. December 8, 2015
First-ever visit by president of India to Israel next week to make history Israel and India are stepping up relations as India's president will make the first-ever, historic state visit to Israel next week. October 8, 2015
Israel discovers massive oil reserves in Golan Heights Massive oil reserves have been confirmed in the Golan Heights, though Israel must still determine whether it is practical to extract them. October 7, 2015
Egypt sends first diplomatic envoy to Israel in 3 years In a positive diplomatic development, Egypt reinstated its ambassador to Israel after three years of absence. June 22, 2015
Israeli and US Air Forces sign historic strategic pact Cooperation between the Israeli and US Air Forces became even tighter with the signing of a strategic agreement aimed at formalizing their collaboration. June 14, 2015
Report: CIA chief John Brennan secretly visited Israel Despite policy disagreements, top American and Israeli officials have been meeting recently to discuss the serious security challenges facing both nations. June 9, 2015
Netanyahu: Palestinians must stop delegitimizing Israel In what appears to be an orchestrated move, European leaders are flocking to Israel in the hope that creating enough pressure will result in a new round of peace talks. June 1, 2015
Robert Wistrich, leading scholar on anti-Semitism, dies at 70 World-renowned scholar Robert Wistrich, who dedicated his life to the research of anti-Semitism, died suddenly of a heart attack in Rome. May 20, 2015
Germany to Supply Israel with Four Patrol Ships In a quest to secure its offshore gas rigs, Israel will purchase four corvette ships from a German company. May 12, 2015
Netanyahu forms coalition, Palestinians already condemn new Israeli government PM Netanyahu’s narrow-right coalition could lead to problems with the Obama administration and provide political cover for unilateral Palestinian actions. May 7, 2015
World-Class Pianist Moves to Israel World famous pianist, Oksana Yablonskaya, recently moved to Israel at age 76, achieving one of her lifelong dreams. The lively musician is looking forward to continuing her music career here in Israel. April 29, 2015
Hamas accuses Fatah of crackdown after campus election win Hamas accuses Fatah of arresting its members and interfering in Palestinian student elections following their surprise victory at Birzeit University. April 27, 2015
