‘We’re not waiting’: Defense Minister Bennett approves 1,900 housing units in Judea and Samaria Bennett says Israel won't allow a centimeter of land to be transferred to the Palestinians. February 23, 2020
Coronavirus strikes Israel: 1,000s now feared exposed to deadly contagion Nine of a group of 39 pilgrims from South Korea infected with the coronavirus visited Israel between February 8-15th. February 23, 2020
180 Israeli 8th graders quarantined after exposure to coronavirus The coronoavirus has infected nearly 78,000 people globally and a group of eighth graders was recently quarantined in Israel after exposure to the deadly virus. February 23, 2020
IDF fires on terrorists planting a mine along the Gaza border The IDF fired and apparently killed terrorists attempting to plant a mine on the Gaza border with Israel. February 23, 2020
Israeli cruise passenger flown home from Japan tests positive for coronavirus This is the first confirmed case of an affected individual inside Israel since the virus broke internationally last month. February 21, 2020
Israelis from Japan’s ‘coronavirus ship’ arrive safely back home Four Israelis who have tested positive for the virus are still being treated at a military hospital in Japan. February 21, 2020
Friedman visits settlement leaders in Judea and Samaria to discuss ‘Deal of the Century’ The plan provides 'genuine potential to greatly advance Israel’s interests while significantly improving the lives of many more throughout the Middle East.' February 21, 2020
Netanyahu approves thousands of Jewish housing units in eastern Jerusalem In the past, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refrained from expanding these neighborhoods because of international pressure opposing Israeli expansion in eastern Jerusalem. February 20, 2020
Israel’s Rafael defense firm develops tech to take over vehicles in emergency A safety measure will allow an operator to concentrate on other things – like returning enemy fire. February 20, 2020
Gantz expected to face investigation after Knesset election Gantz is not, at least for now, said to be suspected of any wrongdoing on his own part. February 20, 2020
Ministry of Energy expects ‘record increase’ in gas revenues in coming year However, 'the Ministry of Energy expects a major jump in gas revenues in 2020 as the Leviathan field has begun producing gas,' says Globes. February 20, 2020
US opioid abuse lawsuits are political, says Teva CEO Teva’s stock fluctuation is not the result of wrongdoing regarding the U.S. opioid abuse epidemic, but rather something born of the creativity of lawyers, says company CEO. February 20, 2020
IDF gets green light to demolish homes of terrorists who killed Jewish teen All three terrorists are members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. February 20, 2020
IDF’s pioneering all-women tank crews to protect Israel’s south The new crews will serve in Israel’s main battle tank, the Merkava MK 4, which has active protection systems that intercept incoming anti-tank missiles and RPGs. February 20, 2020
Israeli president dons lei in Fiji for meetings in Pacific Island states The last time an Israeli president visited Fiji was in 1986 when Chaim Herzog held the position. February 20, 2020
Analysis: Do Palestinians even want a state? History says no Do Palestinians want a state or simply to erase an existing one? February 20, 2020
Left-wing activists slam Shaked for opposing foreign workers’ pensions Ayelet Shaked's suggestion about pensions touched a nerve among Israel's Left. February 19, 2020
Defense minister Bennett: We will not return bodies of dead terrorists 'We are holding the bodies of terrorists and we capture Hamas members who cross the border, in order to increase the pain of the other side,' said Defense Minister Naftali Bennett. February 19, 2020
IDF records hit on jihadist sniper squad targeting troops on Gaza border The sniper attack comes after Israel announced on Tuesday that it would relax a number of restrictions on Gaza. February 19, 2020
Likud expresses anger over election interference by left-wing group hiding true aims Likud party officials express anger after learning that a 'Get out the Vote' campaign appears to only target left-wing voters. February 19, 2020
Israeli police threaten former Likud MK, arrest him three times in 24 hours Yehuda Glick said the police threatened him by saying they would publicize "embarrassing information" about him if he continued causing problems. February 19, 2020
Challengers Gantz and Lapid attack Netanyahu-Trump relationship The Blue and White leaders are handicapping themselves before possibly entering office by violating any trust they may have hoped to build with the Trump administration. February 19, 2020
Israelis returning from Far East ordered into home isolation to prevent spread of coronavirus Israelis returning from Thailand, Hong Kong, Macau and Singapore are supposed to quarantine themselves at home, but no enforcement mechanism is in place. February 19, 2020
Netanyahu challenges opposition leader Gantz to TV debate Netanyahu offered to debate Gantz on a series of issues, from security to the economy. Gantz is refusing the offer. February 19, 2020
Israeli police harassment? Officers search Likud MK’s home after Temple Mount arrest "I'm sorry for every citizen who is arrested or searched in his home. This is a serious violation of his privacy and rights. February 19, 2020
Israeli Opera to host Placido Domingo despite protest Israel will host a competition organized by the embattled opera star. February 19, 2020
Jewish Agency chairman warns Israel-diaspora rift will cause ‘historic disaster’ 'I think it will be a historic disaster in colossal proportions if the rift causes two Jewish peoples to be formed here,' said Isaac Herzog. February 18, 2020
Netanyahu trial date set for March 17 The trial date for the corruption cases involving the prime minister was announced on Tuesday. February 18, 2020
Israel nearly assassinated top Hamas leaders, prevented by Egyptian delegation, says report Israel nearly assassinated Hamas' top leader in the Gaza Strip, a report says. February 18, 2020
Defense Minister Bennett: Iran recalculating in Syria, Hamas in for ‘painful spring’ Bennett says Syria is recalculating in Syria. He also said Hamas may be in for 'a painful spring.' February 18, 2020
Israeli ‘get out the vote’ campaign disguises more sinister motives, report says The 'Third Time is Enough' page on Facebook was set up by a foreign-funded left-wing organization, an Israeli daily reveals. February 18, 2020
Israeli police arrest former Knesset member on Temple Mount for ‘suspected praying’ Reports say that police believed he was 'walking too slowly,' a reference to the suspicion that he might have been praying. February 18, 2020
Coronavirus felt by Palestinian traders as China trade takes hit That a city deep inside Judea and Samaria is so reliant on Chinese goods illustrates the perils of global economic integration. February 18, 2020
IDF recovers helmet of pilot killed in accident 35 years ago Israeli hikers found the helmet over the weekend in Nahal Paran and posted a photo of it on Facebook, but left it behind. February 18, 2020
Alert Israeli border policeman foils stabbing attack in Hebron An Israeli border policemen deserves the credit for stopping a terror act on Monday in Hebron. February 17, 2020
Rare 3,000-year-old Canaanite temple discovered in southern Israel Lachish was one of the most important Canaanite cities in the Land of Israel during the Middle and late Bronze Ages. February 17, 2020
Netanyahu: Israel’s growing power carves new path in Mideast Israel's greater strength is "creating a new approach" in its relations with the region. February 17, 2020
Bloc reemerges: Right-wing parties sign on dotted line for Netanyahu Yamina, Shas and United Torah Judaism formalize their bloc behind the prime minister once again. February 17, 2020
Former Hamas captive Gilad Shalit engaged to marry Shalit is said to have proposed to her on Friday, which was also Valentine’s Day. February 17, 2020
Israeli plane crosses Sudan skies in historic flight Netanyahu announced Sunday that an Israeli plane flew over Sudan just two weeks after his meeting with the Arab state's leader in Uganda. February 16, 2020
IDF thwarts Hamas effort to lure soldiers into downloading malware via explicit photos If the IDF soldiers wanted to see explicit photos, the "women" said that an app similar to Snapchat had to be downloaded. February 16, 2020
Released Israeli Naama Issachar lights Sabbath candles in gratitude 'I haven’t forgotten. Lighting Shabbat candles,' Issachar wrote. February 16, 2020
Caroline Glick: Expanding settlement construction now will pay dividends later The land Jews live in is the land over which they take possession. February 16, 2020
Hikers find 35-year-old helmet of IDF pilot lost in training accident The pilot’s name and squadron number were written on the helmet. February 16, 2020
IDF’s official Twitter feed first appeared hacked, but instead was warning The post of the young girl didn't include any explanation. February 16, 2020
PA prime minister calls on Spain to recognize ‘State of Palestine’ Recognition of a Palestinian state will "preserve and protect the two-state solution from being eroded," said PA Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh. February 16, 2020
First Israelis infected with coronavirus: 3 show symptoms on cruise ship Diamond Princess The first Israelis infected with the deadly coronavirus have been reported. February 16, 2020
IDF hits Gaza after rocket attack The Israel Defense Forces struck targets in the central Gaza Strip in response to rockets fired by terror groups. February 16, 2020
Iran vows ‘crushing response’ to Israeli ‘aggression or stupid action’ Mousavi also accused Israel of occupying 'Palestinian land and neighboring states, killing, looting, assassination and aggression.' February 15, 2020
Thousands Rally for Annexation, Say Delay Will Cost PM the Election Settlement leaders warn Netanyahu that failure to act now will damage his chances of winning the upcoming election. February 14, 2020
WATCH: Israel suspends ties with UN Human Rights Council The UNHRC boycott of 112 companies doing business in Judea and Samaria is an anti-Semitic act and proves the Coucil is not neutral, says settlement leader. February 14, 2020
Cabinet approves Netanyahu’s plan to help 400 Ethiopians immigrate to Israel Netanyahu's plan to bring another approximately 400 Ethiopian immigrants to Israel was approved. February 13, 2020
Nikki Haley: ‘UN hit a new low’ with blacklist 'The timing of this after the U.S. released a peace plan is conniving & manipulative at best. Shameful,' Haley tweeted. February 13, 2020
Netanyahu on UN council’s BDS move: ‘Whoever boycotts us will be boycotted’ Netanyahu said, 'We strongly reject this contemptible effort.' February 13, 2020
Analysis: US can learn from Arab states’ experience with Palestinian ingratitude The Arab world is endowed with long memory. They don’t forget Palestinian ingratitude, unreliability and terrorism; and they don’t forgive. February 13, 2020
Analysis: UN blacklist is an attack on Israel’s legitimacy The fact the overwhelming majority of the companies are Israeli indicates that there is a more sinister aim at work here. February 13, 2020
3-judge panel selected to rule on Netanyahu’s fate Jerusalem District Court judges were selected to sit on the panel that will hear Netanyahu's corruption cases. February 12, 2020
Unprecedented: A woman wins Israel Prize for Talmudic Studies 'Jewish women have a right and a duty to be part of the multi-generational conversation of the Jewish people,' said the professor in an interview. February 12, 2020
Freed Israeli Naama Issachar deletes post that neglected to thank Netanyahu Social media erupted after the backpacker who was brought back on the prime minister’s plane from a Russian jail didn’t list him among those to whom she was grateful. February 12, 2020
WATCH: Israel’s Rafael defense system testing results in 100% success Recent testing of Israeli defense technology company Rafael's Counter - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) has resulted in 100% success in all scenarios. February 12, 2020
