At last moment, Israel pulls plug on Leviathan natural gas test run Noble Energy said in a statement that is was 'very surprised and we regret hearing the Ministry of Environmental Protection's decision.' December 24, 2019
Iranian official threatens Israel: ‘Zionist entity will pay sooner or later’ for airstrikes in Syria A close adviser to Khameni said Israel would pay sooner or later for its airstrikes in Syria. December 24, 2019
President Netanyahu? Likud rival offers PM figurehead position 'He has an international reputation and extraordinary diplomatic skills,' said Sa'ar of Netanyahu. December 24, 2019
Netanyahu freezes Jordan Valley annexation to avoid angering Hague A government meeting to look into annexation was cancelled hours before it was to start. December 24, 2019
Israel permits Gaza Strip’s Christians to visit Bethlehem for Christmas Israel has granted travel permits to large numbers of Gaza Christians to visit religious sites and spend time with family in Israel and Judea and Samaria. December 24, 2019
Cyprus, Greece, Israel to sign Mediterranean pipeline deal, will provide 10% of EU’s needs The agreement will be signed in Athens on Jan. 2 by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Cypriot President Nikos Anastasiades and Israel's Netanyahu. December 24, 2019
Study shows increase in non-Jews immigrating to Israel A large number of non-Jews are moving to the Jewish State, according to data presented on Monday by the Interior Ministry's Population and Immigration Authority. December 23, 2019
Sara Netanyahu testifies in court: ‘I’m media’s punching bag’ 'I’m the media’s punching bag,' said Netanyahu's wife while calling the former employee in the prime minister’s residence who is suing her a liar. December 23, 2019
Shocking soccer upset: Maccabi Tel Aviv loses to second division Umm al Fahm The Umm al-Fahm athletes were 'playing as equals with their illustrious opponents,' according to an article on the Maccabi Tel Aviv website. December 23, 2019
NASA astronaut sends Chanukah greetings from space Meir is the fourth woman of Jewish heritage to be part of a space mission. December 23, 2019
Is Liberman’s campaign to Russian-speaking voters arousing anti-Semitism in Israel? The messaging from the party's politicians in Russian is much more violent and hateful than their Hebrew language campaign, says online group. December 23, 2019
Israel’s justice minister, attorney general flex muscles in battle over authority Ohana and Mandelbit enter round two in their fight to decide who chooses the next State Attorney. December 23, 2019
Israeli bus driver suspected after horrific crash kills 4 Police say that they are investigating whether the driver was talking on the phone when his bus suddenly swerved. December 23, 2019
Netanyahu blasts Israeli Supreme Court: ‘Only the nation decides who will lead it’ Netanyahu blasted the decision of the High Court to decide whether he's fit for office. December 23, 2019
Syrian media: Israeli missile strike intercepted by air defenses SANA news agency reported that the Syrian army’s air defenses intercepted 'hostile missiles coming from the occupied lands.' December 23, 2019
Sa’ar: Gov’t fears the Hague, won’t demolish illegal Arab village to appease ICC Netanyahu's party rival claimed that an illegal Bedouin village called Khan al-Ahmar has not been razed because the Israeli government is afraid of repercussions from the International Criminal Court. December 22, 2019
High Court to decide Netanyahu’s eligibility to form gov’t while under indictment Israel's High Court of Justice accepted on Sunday jurisdiction over a petition claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is barred by law from forming the next government based on his indictment. December 22, 2019
Happy Chanukah! A celebration of freedom from oppression Chanukah celebrates the return of religious freedom for the Jewish people after a period of harsh repression. December 22, 2019
Netanyahu blasts ICC investigation of Israeli ‘war crimes’: ‘A dark day for truth and justice’ Netanyahu slammed the decision of the World Court to investigate alleged war crimes by Israel. December 22, 2019
Lockheed Martin pressuring Israel to buy 50 more F-35s, report says Lockheed wants Israel to double its F-35 fleet to 100 planes. Israel, however, is eyeing a competitor's plane. December 22, 2019
Pro-Israel Christian group donates menorah to Sderot; taller than in Manhattan The menorah was donated by the Dutch organization Christians for Israel to show solidarity with residents of towns near the Gaza border. December 22, 2019
Amnesty slammed in report: ‘Deep hostility’ toward Jewish State 'Most people know that Amnesty International is biased to some degree, but even knowing this, I was still shocked at what I found,' writes Collier. December 22, 2019
Caught in clash between Israel’s branches, justice minister’s pick withdraws as State Attorney The acting State Attorney withdrew from the position on Friday, saying she had become caught between larger forces. December 22, 2019
Human rights NGOs purvey anti-Semitic poison rather than fight it, conference says The conference addressed the key challenge of motivating the global human-rights movement to 'become a part of the solution to the age-old threat of anti-Semitism, rather than part of the problem.' December 22, 2019
Caroline Glick: Israel’s establishment elites rise to stop Netanyahu Just as Netanyahu is on the verge of completing his revolutionary work, so the legal fraternity that embraced Barak’s revolution is poised to complete Barak’s. December 22, 2019
Israeli series, adapted as Showtime’s ‘Homeland,’ wins international show of decade The New York Times chose Israel’s 'Prisoners of War' as the best international TV show of the decade. December 22, 2019
Cyprus court releases 3 individuals in Israeli ‘spy van’ case A Cyprus court on Friday denied a police request to detain three people in order to assist its investigation into the business dealings of a high-tech surveillance equipment company owned by an Israeli former i... December 21, 2019
Russian court rejects Naama Issachar’s appeal despite doubts about confession A Russian court turned down an Israeli tourist's appeal of her prison sentence, despite testimony that called into question whether her alleged confession was voluntary. December 19, 2019
Likud court rules that primaries must be held for entire party list The Likud primaries will include the entire party list if the court decision holds. December 19, 2019
Russian court hears Naama Issachar’s appeal: The confession was forged The jailed Israeli has several lines of defense, including the claim that she didn’t even know she had 9.5 grams of marijuana in her checked luggage. December 19, 2019
‘When will IDF win in Samaria?’ Jewish residents demand of defense minister This is not the first time the Jewish residents of Kadumim have approached the government to take care of the riots. December 19, 2019
Canadian Jewish groups blast country’s anti-Israel UN vote: ‘It stains Canada’s reputation’ 'This vote reflects poorly on Canada’s record as a defender of democracy and justice,' said Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B'nai Brith Canada. December 19, 2019
Leviathan rig test a go, as temporary injunction lifted over environmental fears Petitioners who wanted to stop the test on environmental grounds couldn’t disprove state’s affirmation of its safety. December 19, 2019
IDF jets retaliate after rocket attack, bomb Hamas weapons factory IDF warplanes struck a Hamas target following a rocket attack. December 19, 2019
Geula Cohen, famed Zionist fighter and former MK, dies at 93 Famed underground fighter Geula Cohen died on Wednesday, age 93. December 19, 2019
In first, Israeli resident of rocket-stricken south addresses U.N. Security Council In first, resident of rocket-stricken southern Israel addresses U.N. Security Council, calls for action against Hamas. December 19, 2019
Germany’s ‘anti-Israel’ record at UN puts Merkel on the defensive While the world's leading anti-Semitism watchdog recently slammed Germany's "anti-Israel votes" at the United Nations, Merkel defended her nation's commitment to Israel. December 18, 2019
Likud candidates might have to fight for their seats again The Likud party court is going to decide in the coming days if the decision to freeze the Likud list for the coming March elections was legal. December 18, 2019
Israel’s Supreme Court freezes appointment of new state attorney The struggle for authority between Israel's legislative and judicial branches continued with the sudden move by the Supreme Court. December 18, 2019
Israeli teens save pregnant teacher who ‘died and came back to life 4 times’ Extraordinarily quick response by emergency services and students’ immediate resuscitation efforts made for a happy ending. December 18, 2019
Israeli court halts Leviathan test run as environmentalists protest Noble Energy had earlier announced that Israel’s largest offshore natural gas field would start production by the end of the year. December 18, 2019
Sa’ar launches challenge, accusing Netanyahu of paying his loyalty back with ‘pain’ 'If we don't bring about a change, we are very close to a left-wing government,' Sa'ar warned followers at an election rally. December 17, 2019
Israel’s justice minister defies attorney general, picks own state attorney Amir Ohana may have to defend his right to select an interim candidate before the Supreme Court if Attorney General Mandelblit decides to fight. December 17, 2019
EU sparks outrage as it meddles in Jerusalem cable car project 'Would any of the countries in the European Union agree to allow another country to involve itself in an issue such as this?' Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin said. December 17, 2019
World given unique opportunity to condemn anti-Semitism: 40 leaders expected at Yad Vashem event 'The biggest political event ever in the history of the state,' says the Foreign Ministry. December 17, 2019
Ben and Jerry’s tries to sweeten mood ahead of Israel’s third elections Ben & Jerry’s in Israel is seeking suggestions for ingredients for an ice cream flavor dedicated to the country's third elections. December 17, 2019
Israel becomes major energy power with Egypt gas deal Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz called the permit a “historic landmark” for Israel. December 17, 2019
Intel purchases Israeli AI chipmaker for $2 billion Habana will continue to operate as an independent business unit under its current management team and will remain in Israel. December 17, 2019
Israel becomes major energy exporter after signing Egypt gas permit The announcement comes just days before a lucrative Israeli gas field in the Mediterranean Sea is expected to go online. December 16, 2019
Shaked noticeably absent at New Right campaign kickoff A spokesman for Shaked has not yet commented on her absence, reports The Jerusalem Post. December 16, 2019
Condiment of the ancients: 2,000-year-old Roman fish sauce factory found in Ashkelon 'Long before pasta and pizza, the ancient Roman diet was based largely on fish sauce,' said Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini of the Israel Antiquities Authority. December 16, 2019
Netanyahu challenger, Gideon Sa’ar, gaining support among Likud MKs Sa'ar wins over a few Knesset members, including one senior politician. December 16, 2019
Likud working to expel ‘New Likudniks’ seen as anti-Netanyahu before primary The head of the Likud’s internal court, former MK Michael Kleiner charges, as cited by The Jerusalem Post, that 'this group has acted in an ugly way as a fifth column within the party.' December 16, 2019
Omar: Republican party ‘synonymous’ with hate speech Omar herself, a rising star in the Democratic Party, has been repeatedly accused of peddling anti-Semitic tropes. December 16, 2019
Double tragedy: Israeli father collapses, passes away while mourning death of infant son After his baby passed away, Yitzchak Meir Weiss collapsed during the week-long mourning period. December 16, 2019
Boris Johnson to push law banning BDS among public institutions The Conservative party had put the proposal in its official political manifesto before the elections. December 16, 2019
‘Brazil will move its embassy to Jerusalem in 2020,’ says president’s son 'We want to move to Jerusalem not just for Brazil, but to set an example for all of Latin America,' said Bolsonaro Jr. December 16, 2019
Arab League head: ‘Iran destabilizing Middle East’ Gheit called on Arab countries to unite "to contend with these challenges and threats posed by Tehran," Israel Hayom reports. December 16, 2019
Beirut sees violent protests for 2nd straight day What started as a peaceful rally in defiance of the crackdown on anti-government demonstrations has ended in violence. December 16, 2019
WATCH: Brazil ‘commits’ to Jerusalem embassy move at trade mission opening Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's son Eduardo announced that his father made a 'commitment' to 'move the embassy to Jerusalem.' December 15, 2019
