Netanyahu leaves for Baltic states summit; first sitting Israeli PM to visit LithuaniaNetanyahu became the first sitting Israeli premier to visit Lithuania. August 23, 2018
German chancellor Merkel to visit Israel in OctoberIn a visit that will likely involve discussions on the Iranian nuclear threat, Merkel is scheduled to to visit Israel in early October. August 23, 2018
Israel reduces building permits for Judea and Samaria, freezes Jerusalem housing startsThe Prime Minister’s Office is reportedly blocking building approvals, despite its denials. August 22, 2018
WATCH: Corbyn called Israeli Opposition Leader a ‘war criminal’Jeremy Corbyn called former Israeli Leader of the Opposition Tzipi Livni a "war criminal" in a Morning Star interview in 2010. He later submitted a request to Britain's foreign secretary in 2013 to impede visits to the UK by Israeli politicians. August 22, 2018
Netanyahu popular among US Republicans – pollRepublicans are more likely than Democrats to have a positive opinion of Israel's prime minister. August 22, 2018
Israel’s Muslim community grows by 2.5%, marrying even youngerThe Muslim population grew by 2.5% to 1.562 million, which is 17.8% of Israel's population in 2017. August 22, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – August 21, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on August 21, 2018. August 22, 2018
IsraAID sends emergency response team to flood-stricken IndiaIsraAID deployed an emergency response team to the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday after it was hit by what’s been described as the worst floods in living memory. August 21, 2018
Israel launches new medical school in SamariaIsrael inaugurated a new medical school on Sunday, the sixth medical school in Israel, and the first in Judea and Samaria. August 21, 2018
Hundreds of new homes to replace the 30 demolished in Beit El, SamariaBeit El will soon be adding 650 units to the community, more than double the 300 originally planned. August 21, 2018
Netanyahu promises on Instagram: Israel will not evacuate Jews from Judea and SamariaNetanyahu answered both frivolous and serious questions from lay people, including one about whether it would be practical to buy a home in Samaria. August 21, 2018
Israel loosens gun control for IDF veteransWith the new guidelines, many more Israelis will be able to carry arms and defend civilians against terrorists. August 21, 2018
WATCH: Corbyn’s visit to Arab towns in Israel and the PA violated UK parliamentary rulesCorbyn made a visit to Arab towns in Judea and Samaria and throughout Israel on the donation of an Islamist lobby group and Friends of Al-Aqsa without declaring it, in violation of British parliamentary rules. August 21, 2018
WATCH: The rich history of Italian Jews in IsraelItaly's Jews have a long and rich history. The community dates back to Roman times, after the destruction of the Second Temple. August 20, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘unequivocal support for Israel’Netanyahu and Bolton in a Jerusalem press conference talk about the mutual values and goals of Israel and the US and the Iranian threat. August 20, 2018
WATCH: Israelis scramble to save life of young womanMany Israelis took part in genetic testing to see if they're suitable donors for a life-saving bone-marrow transplant for a young woman diagnosed with leukemia before her wedding. August 20, 2018
Israeli journalist and peace activist Uri Avnery dies at 94A journalist and peace activist who was one of the first to advocate talks with the PLO passed away at the age of 94. August 20, 2018
Israeli gymnast breaks world record, takes gold twice at World CupLinoy Ashram took home another gold for Israel at a major competition in Russia. August 19, 2018
WATCH: Jews and Arabs promote coexistence through technologyTechnology serves as a bridge between Jewish Israelis, Arab Israelis and even Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria. August 19, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s desert oasis for stargazingIsrael's Ramon Crater, located in the Negev Desert, has been recognized as an International Dark Sky Park. August 19, 2018
Sara Netanyahu welcomes 300 new immigrants who will serve in the IDF'I want you to know that the people of Israel admire you and are proud of you for having chosen to serve in the IDF and fight to defend our home,' Sara Netanyahu stated. August 17, 2018
Israeli woman killed in car-ramming; suspect denies terror motiveAn Israeli woman died on Thursday night after she was run over by a Palestinian vehicle in the northern West Bank. August 17, 2018
Israel’s defense budget set for massive increasePrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a security outlook document to the Security Cabinet that details a significant increase in military spending. August 16, 2018
Vandals deface Petach Tikva synagogue with Nazi symbolsA large swastika and symbol of the SS were spray-painted on the outer wall of a synagogue in Petah Tikva, a suburb of Tel Aviv. August 15, 2018
Israel denies US author’s account of interrogationThe Shin Bet denied claims it had interrogated a prominent American author when he attempted to enter Israel from Jordan. August 15, 2018
Report: Tel Aviv world’s 9th most expensive cityA survey of cities throughout the world ranked Tel Aviv as the ninth most expensive, taking the place of New York. August 15, 2018
Two Israeli universities ranked among world’s 100 bestThe Technion and Hebrew University were ranked among the world’s 100 leading universities. August 15, 2018
WATCH: Israel connects with UK to develop innovationThe BBC reported on how expanding trade and technology ties between Israel and the UK is creating jobs and economic opportunities in both countries. August 15, 2018
Israel gets NIS 17.6 trillion valuationPublicly traded companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange are valued at over NIS 17 trillion, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon revealed. August 14, 2018
Ottoman-era soap factory discovered in old Jaffa A 19th-century soap factory was found below the Uri Geller Museum, currently under construction. August 14, 2018
Philippine President Duterte confirms Israel visit next monthPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to visit Israel at the beginning of September. August 14, 2018
Opinion: Vietnam and Israel – the first 25 yearsTwenty-five years after formalizing diplomatic relations, Israel and Vietnam have a strong potential for further economic and political benefit. August 14, 2018
Netanyahu apologizes after Shin Bet detains American Jewish journalistThe Shin Bet security agency has apologized for detaining American Jewish journalist Peter Beinart at Ben Gurion Airport. August 14, 2018
WATCH: Amazing Perseid meteor shower seen in IsraelThousands of visitors came to the Ramon crater in southern Israel to watch and enjoy the most amazing Perseid meteor shower, which reached its peak with more than 100 meteors per hour. August 14, 2018
WATCH: IDF reservists perfect reconnaissance tacticsThe IDF's first and only combat intelligence unit, completely made up of reserve soldiers from various field units, held its first large-scale exercise this week, in a mock-up village, to simulate enemy territory. August 13, 2018
WATCH: City of David mixes fun with history at ancient Jerusalem siteThe King's Valley Festival celebrates Jerusalem's past, offering participants workshops and a chance to see what daily life was like in the city during ancient times. August 13, 2018
Controversy surrounds IDF chief candidate who compared Israel to pre-Nazi GermanyYair Golan, a candidate for the position of IDF chief of staff, commented in 2016 that contemporary Israel provides evidence of 'horrifying processes that took place in Europe in general and in Germany in particular, 70, 80 and 90 years ago.' August 13, 2018
WATCH: Israeli runner makes heartbreaking error at European championshipIsraeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter faced disappointment on Sunday when she stopped running one lap too early at the end of the 5,000-meter race at the European Athletics Championship. The error probably cost... August 13, 2018
Netanyahu denounces Arab-Israeli protests against nation-state lawNetanyahu posted footage on Twitter of protesters waving Palestinian flags, commenting, 'No better testament to the necessity of the Nation-State law.' August 12, 2018
Netanyahu to meet with Polish foreign minister at UN General AssemblyNetanyahu will meet with Czaputowicz in his first meeting with a senior Polish official following Poland's passage of a controversial Holocaust law. August 12, 2018
WATCH: ‘Israel should retake Gaza,’ urges former US diplomatThe former US Ambassador to Morocco advocates Israel's destruction of Hamas by retaking Gaza, and its collaboration with Egypt to facilitate a moderate PA government there. August 12, 2018
Right-wing march passes through Arab town without incidentDozens of right-wing demonstrators marched through Umm al-Fahm without incident. August 10, 2018
Amazon to conduct surveys in Hebrew, testimony to Israel’s market potentialAmazon will conduct a Hebrew-language survey in Israel to determine the size of Israel's market. August 9, 2018
WATCH: What does the election of the first Palestinian-American to the US Congress mean for Israel?Rashida Tlaib is poised to become the first Palestinian American elected to the US Congress. What does this mean for Israel? August 9, 2018
Crocodile explosion in the Jordan Valley major pain for IsraelCrocodiles are thriving and reproducing in the Jordan Valley, but their growth has become a major problem. August 9, 2018
Brazilian presidential candidate pledges to move embassy to JerusalemThe leading candidate in the impending Brazilian elections vowed to move his nation's embassy to Jerusalem and declared, 'Palestine is not a country, so there should be no embassy [in Brazil].' August 8, 2018
Report: Danon’s term as Israeli UN ambassador extended 6 monthsForeign Ministry officials say the decision was made because of the ambassador’s 'exceptional success.' August 8, 2018
2,000-year-old gold earring found in JerusalemArchaeologists found a gold earring dating back to the Hellenistic period, a rare occurrence in Israel. August 8, 2018
Speaker of Knesset refuses to sign MK’s resignation letter while written in ArabicEdelstein refused to sign a letter of resignation from Yunis because it was written only in Arabic and demanded that he submit it in Hebrew. August 8, 2018
WATCH: Gal Gadot to star as real-life Jewish ‘Wonder Woman’Israeli celebrity Gal Gadot, known for her star role in Wonder Woman, is likely to star in a new series, playing famous actress and brilliant inventor Hedy Lamarr. August 8, 2018
Israeli Air Force appoints first female squadron commanderThe Israeli military continues its push to promote female commanders, with the IAF appointing its first female squadron commander on Tuesday. August 7, 2018
WATCH: Archaeologists uncover Roman recreation rooms, ceramics factory in central IsraelWhat are 20 pools and a room full of board games doing next to a 3rd-century Roman ceramics factory? August 7, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Trump for imposing sanctions on IranPrime Minister Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump for 'making the important decision to impose sanctions on Iran' and called upon Europe to join this measure. August 7, 2018
Pro-BDS IfNotNow founder detained by Israel at border with EgyptSimone Zimmerman, a vocal pro-BDS activist, was questioned about her ties to the Palestinians. August 6, 2018
Is there a New Israel Fund connection to the nation-state law protests?Anu, a nonprofit group supported by the New Israel Fund, is linked to anti-nation-state law campaign. August 6, 2018
Netanyahu assures Israelis: Nation-state law does not hurt minority rightsPrime Minister Netanyahu promised that the recently passed nation-state law would not hurt minority rights in Israel. August 5, 2018
S&P boosts Israel’s credit rating to highest everThe S&P credit rating agency raised Israel's grade from A+ to AA-, the highest level ever for the Jewish state. August 5, 2018
Netanyahu denies yelling at bereaved parents two years agoThe prime minister rejected the accusation made by Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul, an IDF soldier killed in Operation Protective Edge. August 5, 2018
Thousands join Druze-led protest of nation-state law in Tel AvivMembers of Israel's Druze community and Jewish Israelis staged a demonstration Saturday night to protest the recently passed nation-state law. August 4, 2018
WATCH: Turkey attempts to buy influence in JerusalemTurkey's President Edrogan has been buying property in Jerusalem's Old City, and attempting to buy influence among Arab residents there. August 4, 2018
