Ari Fuld’s killer convicted of murder An Israeli court found the terrorist guilty of murder. January 6, 2020
2,000-year-old market in City of David may have been found, archaelogists say The finds support the theory that this was the location of the main city square and market en route to the Temple during the Second Temple Period. January 6, 2020
With Soleimani’s demise, Israel’s enemies lost their best player The arch-terrorist’s assassination could be considered the most significant one ever carried out in the Middle East. January 5, 2020
Young couple drowns in elevator in Tel Aviv The young couple was trapped in the underground elevator as over 70 millimeters of rain fell in two hours. January 5, 2020
Female tank crews get new lease on life as IDF chief of staff orders next phase of testing The IDF chief of staff oversaw discussions with the aim to evaluate the possibility of integrating female tank crew members into the Border Defense Array. January 5, 2020
‘I will physically block Putin from visiting Rivlin,’ vows mother of Israeli imprisoned in Russia Naama Issachar's mother said she would personally prevent Israeli President Reuven Rivlin from hosting Vladimir Putin at the official state residence while her daughter remains in a Moscow prison. January 4, 2020
Israel braces for retaliation after assassination of top Iranian commander, closes popular ski resort Israel fears that Iran might retaliate through its regional allies such as Hezbollah in Lebanon or through Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Gaza. January 3, 2020
Netanyahu offered ‘Israel’s Dr. Fauci’ spot on party’s roster: report Report says Netanyahu offered a top slot in the Likud election list to Moshe Bar Siman Tov, popular former Health Ministry director. January 3, 2020
High Court blocks petition to disqualify Netanyahu from forming gov’t The move is seen as a victory for Netanyahu, with the highest court in the land refusing to bar the prime minister from receiving the mandate to form a government. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu set to sign major landmark pipeline deal with Greece and Cyprus The pipeline is expected to satisfy about 10 percent of the European Union’s natural gas needs, decreasing energy dependence on Russia. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu resigns from ministerial positions The embattled Israeli leader he resigned from all posts except for his position as prime minister. January 2, 2020
Israeli crash victim, released from hospital, describes moment he learned of wife’s death 'He said to me: ‘Listen, there was a terrible car accident and Tzipi didn’t survive – and I was in shock,' Mr. Rimmel said. January 2, 2020
Gantz charges: ‘Netanyahu knows he is guilty,’ after PM requests immunity 'Blue and White under my leadership will do everything to prevent the granting of immunity to someone accused of criminal activity,' Gantz added. January 2, 2020
Hamas helped Israel assassinate Islamic Jihad terrorist, document reveals Hamas arrested Palestinian Authority (PA) intelligence officers on Sunday for helping Israel assassinate a top Islamic Jihad terrorist but it turns out Hamas might have helped kill him, too. January 2, 2020
Netanyahu seeks immunity from prosecution in corruption cases The incumbent announced on Wednesday he will ask for immunity from the Israeli parliament, a request the Knesset will likely not rule on until after a governing coalition is formed following March elections. January 1, 2020
Breaking: Bus stop stabbing at Tel Hashomer hospital A woman was reportedly stabbed at a bus stop at Tel Hashomer hospital in Ramat Gan, a city bordering Tel Aviv. January 1, 2020
To seek parliamentary immunity or not: That is the question for Netanyahu Media reports have stated that Netanyahu himself is torn over whether to make the request. January 1, 2020
Historic: Israel becomes energy exporter, will bring in billions of dollars Israel's Leviathan began operations, sending gas to Jordan on Wednesday. January 1, 2020
Female tank crew should be allowed to serve, says former IDF ombudsman Maj. Gen. (res.) Yitzhak Brick weighed in as the IDF Chief of Staff is set to respond to a Supreme Court petition by women who want to enter the Armored Corps. January 1, 2020
Fourth election puts US arms deal on ice, plans for revamped Israeli Air Force at risk The deal, which would procure new fighter jets and helicopters for the Israeli Air Force, is currently stuck due to a lack of a state budget. January 1, 2020
Palestinian NGOs reject EU funds over request not to support terror Palestinian NGOs reject European aid, due to refusal to renounce terror ties. January 1, 2020
It’s judicial ‘piracy’ of democracy, cry protesters outside high court’s Netanyahu hearing Thousands come out to protest the court over a hearing on whether the prime minister can form a government while under indictment. December 31, 2019
Yad Vashem turns down Gantz request to address international Holocaust remembrance summit Blue and White leaders reportedly are concerned that Netanyahu will use the Yad Vashem podium to promote his political platform. December 31, 2019
Tesla to launch Israeli operations in January The electric and autonomous car company will set up a pop-up shop in a Tel Aviv mall to enable advance orders. December 31, 2019
Israel’s supreme court hears petition on whether Netanyahu is fit to form government Israel's High Court held a hearing on whether to hear a petition on Netanyahu's legal fitness to form a government given corruption charges hanging over his head. December 31, 2019
Israeli exports leap 70% during decade thanks largely to high-tech sector Israel has found new partners to trade with during the past decade, such as Canada, Ukraine, Colombia, and South Korea. December 31, 2019
Historic launch of Israeli gas field met with pollution monitoring malfunctions The Ministry of Environmental Protection's app for monitoring pollution levels crashed, says Globes. December 31, 2019
26-year-old wife accused of swindling $1 million from 77-year-old Jewish philanthropist husband The 26-year-old newlywed faces charges of money laundering, organized fraud and exploitation of an elderly person. December 31, 2019
Israeli cabinet votes to withhold $43 million in tax funds from terror-financing Palestinian Authority Israel withholds tax funds in response to PA's financing of terror. December 30, 2019
Likud minister lashes out at supreme court: ‘Like Iran, they think they’re gods of morality’ Levin wrote a fiery post against Israel's Supreme Court on Monday, going so far as to compare its behavior to that of Iran. December 30, 2019
Australian Jews decry Israeli health minister’s appointment Jeremy Leibler, the president of the Zionist Federation of Australia, called the decision 'a slap in the face to the Australian Jewish community, the Australian people.' December 30, 2019
Netanyahu: ‘Immunity is the cornerstone of democracy’ Netanyahu defended his right to request immunity from prosecution and said he will reveal his decision in the next two days. December 30, 2019
Palestinian claim that Jesus is in paradise with 72 virgins is ‘defamation’ of Christianity 'Whereas claiming that Jesus who was a Jew was a Palestinian is nonsensical for believing Christians, saying he is now in Islamic Paradise with 72 virgins is seen as defamation,' PMW said. December 30, 2019
Israeli tourism continues to break records with 4.5 million in 2019 Over 4.5 million tourists entered Israel in 2019, an 11 percent increase over 2018, Israel's Channel 20 reports. December 30, 2019
Israeli archaeologists discover 1,200-year-old stash of gold coins Archaeologists found the hoard of gold coins during excavations prior to construction of a new neighborhood in central Israel. December 29, 2019
Likud disputes rumors Netanyahu will request immunity: ‘He’ll announce decision in coming days’ Nothing has been resolved yet, says party after Israeli media report Netanyahu will make the request this week. December 29, 2019
Suspected Palestinian killer in gruesome murder of Jewish teen refuses to confess Despite giving details of the killing to investigators earlier, the suspect refused to confess on Sunday in a court hearing. December 29, 2019
Major Jewish groups ‘horrified,’ call for special FBI task force in wake of latest violent attack against Jews 'Jews should not have to fear for their lives in America to go to their houses of worship,' said Rabbi Marvin Hier of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. December 29, 2019
Netanyahu condemns ‘cruel’ anti-Semitic attack in Monsey, New York Netanyahu extended the offer of help to all countries facing the scourge of anti-Semitism. December 29, 2019
Netanyahu heading to Greece Thursday to sign game-changing Mediterranean pipeline deal The plan is that by 2025, natural gas will be flowing from Israel to Europe, supplying 10 percent of its energy needs. December 29, 2019
Electrical infrastructure in Jordan set alight in attack aimed against Israel gas transfer Despite the deal, and the 1994 Israel-Jordan peace treaty, anti-Israel sentiment runs high in Jordan. December 29, 2019
Having conquered primaries, Netanyahu looks ahead to general elections Netanyahu must figure out how to bring 61 seats to the right-wing camp by March 2. December 29, 2019
Georgia set to open cultural center in Jerusalem Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely applauded the decision, saying 'more and more countries...are recognizing the historic connection between the Jewish people and Jerusalem.' December 28, 2019
Netanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victory Netanyahu trounces rival in landslide Likud primary victory December 27, 2019
Netanyahu calls Putin, asks for release of Israeli Naama Issachar The Russian account of the phone call was slightly different, with no mention of Naama Issachar. December 27, 2019
Defense Minister: ‘Israel will provide a legal Iron Dome for its soldiers and officers’ 'The Hague is a breeding ground for modern anti-Semitism,' the defense minister told graduating IAF cadets, referring to the recent ICC decision to investigate Israel for 'war crimes.' December 26, 2019
Hamas to cut back on its border riots to once a month The steering committee responsible for the riots says it will cut back on them to once a month. December 26, 2019
IDF’s cyber elite can become threat once army service is completed There is nothing Israel can do if the tech sold is used for nefarious purposes. December 26, 2019
Left-wing bloc comes apart as Meretz and Stav Shaffir part ways 'I call on Amir Peretz and Meretz to act together so that the entire bloc will win and not lose seats to the Right,' said Shaffir. December 26, 2019
Cause of deadly bus crash blamed on lack of rest, say investigators The driver has been released from police custody, but is under house arrest, as police reportedly question bus company officials. December 26, 2019
‘He sits and cries’: Elderly Jew, harassed for year by Arabs at Jerusalem market, finally gets help The 93-year-old stall owner, reportedly a founder of the Jerusalem market, had been harassed by Arabs for a year. December 26, 2019
Gantz calls for unity amid worrying signs of splits on left The opposition leader made a plea to the left-wing parties for responsibility and unity if they are to defeat Netanyahu. December 26, 2019
Netanyahu expected to emerge victorious as Likud voters head to polls to pick party leader Likud party voters will decide who will be their leader on Thursday. December 26, 2019
50-year-old man seriously injured in Jerusalem stabbing A 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem on Wednesday. December 25, 2019
Israeli woman jailed in Russia may be sent to Siberia Issachar may be sent to a prison where family visits would be far more difficult. December 25, 2019
Stacked deck against Netanyahu? Israel’s High Court selects activist judges to decide his fate, paper says Israel's Supreme Court will weigh in on whether Netanyahu can govern under indictment. December 25, 2019
Australia bashes ICC for ‘war crimes’ probe against Israel: We don’t recognize ‘State of Palestine’ Scott Morrison voiced his displeasure at the ICC decision to investigate Israel. December 25, 2019
WATCH: ‘We are proud of our Christian friends,’ Netanyahu says in Christmas greeting 'We know that we have no better friends around the world than our Christian friends,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Christmas greeting. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu determined to annex Jordan Valley, refuting earlier report An Israeli news site said that an inter-ministerial committee will convene to examine plans to extend sovereignty over the Jordan Valley, in contradiction to earlier report. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu thanks Pompeo for support in wake of ICC’s ‘absurd’ ruling Netanyahu argued that the decision contradicts the historical truth and undermines the right of the Jews to settle in their ancestral homeland. December 24, 2019
