WATCH: Celebrity dogs vacation in IsraelSix 'celebrity pups' are being treated to a doggie vacation in the Holy Land after winning a contest on social media. December 5, 2017
Corruption scandal surrounding Netanyahu’s close ally widensThe Israeli prime minister's close ally, Knesset member David Bitan, is suspected of being at the center of a massive corruption case. December 5, 2017
Police to investigate allegations related to Israeli UN ambassadorThe State Attorney is launching an official investigation into corruption allegations against Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon. December 5, 2017
WATCH: Jerusalem mayor makes final plea to Trump to move the embassyBarkat made a heartfelt plea to President Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and move the US embassy there. December 4, 2017
Netanyahu operating amid ‘political tsunami,’ professor saysHebrew University Professor Avraham Diskin has long respected the prime minister, but says Netanyahu is making mistakes while confronting a 'judicial oligarchy.' December 4, 2017
WATCH: Blind backpacker traveling the world visits JerusalemTony the Traveller, as 39-year-old Tony Giles calls himself, arrived in the Jewish state in November, his 124th country. December 4, 2017
Missile defense test aborted amid safety concernsIsrael planned to conduct another test of its anti-ballistic missile defense system, but aborted the operation amid safety concerns. December 4, 2017
Israeli experts not expecting Trump to move embassy to JerusalemLocal analysts say Trump is likely to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, but will also sign a waiver delaying embassy move. December 3, 2017
Netanyahu says new law limiting police in criminal investigations won’t apply to himIf passed, a proposed law that limits police involvement in criminal investigations would not apply retroactively to probes involving the prime minister. December 3, 2017
WATCH: Ethiopian Jews succeeding in IsraelThe Ethiopian-Israeli community has made huge socio-economic gains in recent years. December 3, 2017
Palestinians fume after bike race pulls ‘West Jerusalem’ mentionPalestinian officials were irate after the Giro d'Italia removed controversial references to "West Jerusalem" from its website about the race in Israel. December 3, 2017
WATCH: Ex-Trump adviser’s guilty plea tied to support of IsraelTrump's former national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his attempt to get Russia to block a UN vote against Israel. December 3, 2017
Palestinian stabs IDF soldier to death in southern IsraelPolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding the stabbing of a young soldier found outside a mall in southern Israel. November 30, 2017
Int’l Criminal Court prosecutor will not reopen Gaza flotilla probeIsraeli officials had no immediate comment on the ICC prosecutor's decision to close her investigation into the IDF storming of the Turkish Mavi Marmara flotilla that was headed for Gaza in 2010. By: AP T... November 30, 2017
Israel negotiating ambassador’s return to JordanFollowing the Israeli embassy in Amman's closure after an attack at the facility, representatives from both nations are working to return the Israeli ambassador to Jordan. November 30, 2017
Top UK general in Israel for strategic talksThe British chief of staff is in Israel to discuss shared threats and future cooperation. November 30, 2017
Prestigious cycling race removes offensive reference to ‘West Jerusalem’Ministers had threatened to cancel Israel's hosting the prestigious race unless the reference indicating a divided capital was removed. November 30, 2017
Amnesty slams Knesset anti-infiltration bill; Netanyahu defends Israel’s right to protect its bordersAmnesty International harshly criticizes Knesset’s revised anti-infiltrator bill. November 30, 2017
Israeli students’ math and science scores continue to riseWhile scores jumped considerably in science and math, Hebrew and English either improved only slightly or remained essentially the same. November 29, 2017
[Eyewitness Report] Protesters and police clash at forced evacuation of ‘settler’ outpost in JudeaResidents of the Judea region stood their ground as security forces arrived to dismantle structures in a community deemed 'illegal' by the high court. November 29, 2017
Israel to establish new city in biblical SamariaFor the first time in 20 years and for the second time in its modern history, Israel will establish a city in Samaria. November 29, 2017
Education minister cancels event with NGO that ‘defends terrorists’Bennett canceled a conference with the Association for Civil Rights in Israel following objections by families of terror victims. November 29, 2017
Israel to open embassy in Rwanda, deepen ties with AfricaDuring visit to Kenya, Netanyahu declared that Israel wants to work with African countries to “electrify” the continent while announcing that Israel will open an embassy in Rwanda. November 29, 2017
World innovators: Three Israeli universities among top 100Reuters annual survey ranked three Israeli universities among the world's top 100 innovators. November 28, 2017
Ben Gurion Airport workers declare weekend strikeHundreds of flights are expected to be re-scheduled as Ben-Gurion employees declare strike for this coming weekend. November 28, 2017
Israeli economy expected to continue significant growthIsrael's economy will continue to grow substantially, the OECD shows in a new report. November 28, 2017
Could bill barring police involvement in indictments save Netanyahu?A controversial bill critics say is meant to shield Netanyahu passed its first legislative stage. November 28, 2017
3 killed in Jaffa explosion likely caused by gas leakAn explosion at a store in Jaffa killed three and wounded five. Police are investigating. November 28, 2017
Netanyahu off to Kenya to foster ties with African countriesNetanyahu took off for Kenya, where he we will work to further boost Israel's ties with several African nations. November 28, 2017
WATCH: Massive explosion in Jaffa/Tel AvivA huge explosion in Jaffa/Tel Aviv destroyed an entire building. Some reports indicate there may be people trapped, and several were wounded. The explosion occurred in a paint store. It was a non-residential... November 28, 2017
Poll: Opposition Yesh Atid party in dead heat with Netanyahu’s LikudThe latest survey has PM Netanyahu's Likud even with Yair Lapid’s,Yesh Atid. November 27, 2017
EU slams Israeli demolition of illegal Bedouin homesIsraeli NGO hits back against EU report urging Israel to refrain from evicting hundreds of illegal squatters. November 27, 2017
Israelis spend more than ever on Black FridayAmerican shopping frenzy hits Israel in long weekend of sales – and it continued on 'Cyber Monday.' November 27, 2017
‘Israel Trail’ hiking path to include Judea, Samaria; Netanyahu loves ‘walking through verses of Bible’Israel's premium hiking trail will now include Judea, Samaria, the Jerusalem area and the Golan Heights for the first time. November 27, 2017
WATCH: Religious extremists block entrance to JerusalemAn extremist fringe of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked the entrance to Jerusalem for three hours in protest of the IDF draft. November 26, 2017
Attorney general slams bills that ‘harm Israeli democracy’Speaking in Haifa, Israel's Attorney General claimed democratic institutions are under attack by a cluster of bills that would ‘bring down the gatekeepers of the law.’ November 26, 2017
Solar power set to bolster Israel’s renewable energy supplyWith privatized solar power sources preparing to add 1,600 megawatts to Israel’s electricity supply in the next three years, the Jewish state is approaching its targets for renewable energy sources. November 26, 2017
Amazon setting up shipping center in IsraelAmazon is seeking to establish a center in Israel, a move that will drastically affect prices. November 26, 2017
Fractured coalition as ultra-Orthodox minister quits cabinetHealth Minister Yaakov Litzman quit the government over work carried out on railways during the Sabbath. November 26, 2017
US and Israel race to prevent publication of UN ‘blacklist’ of Israeli settlementsAbout 100 companies operating in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem have received letters warning that they will be on a UN 'blacklist.' November 26, 2017
WATCH: All IDF commanders to have ready-to-launch drones strapped to their legsIDF commanders may start relying less on binoculars, as each is set to receive a commercial drone strapped to the legs. November 26, 2017
Pence to address Knesset during Chanukah visitPence will address the Knesset in December, the first US leader to do so in almost a decade. November 23, 2017
Israeli NBA star will miss basketball World CupGolden State Warriors player Omri Casspi disappointed that he cannot join Team Israel. November 23, 2017
Knesset advances bill to crack down on BDS activists within Israel'They don’t want peace, they simply want to delegitimize the State of Israel and destroy it as the Jewish homeland,' said one of the bill's sponsors. November 22, 2017
UN offers praise, criticism in report on women in IsraelThe Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) concluded that Israeli law has helped women in several areas, but there are still issues needing improvement. November 22, 2017
Netanyahu to be first Israeli premier to visit EU headquarters in 22 yearsNetanyahu will stop at the EU headquarters while in Brussels, in what could be another attempt to improve ties between the two entities. November 22, 2017
Netanyahu discusses Middle East hot spots with world leadersNetanyahu held conversation with Russian and French leaders to collaborate on the latest developments in the region. November 22, 2017
Kushner under investigation for efforts to block anti-Israel UN resolutionMueller is probing Kushner's contacts with foreign leaders, and specifically those with Israeli leaders. November 22, 2017
First footage emerges of Syrians crossing Israeli border for medical careFor the first time, the IDF allowed journalists to film Syrians crossing the border en route to medical treatment at a hospital in northern Israel. November 21, 2017
Clashes continue over IDF draft law for ultra-OrthodoxProtests against compulsory service in the Israeli army flared up again in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, with a number of arrests made. November 20, 2017
Daimler-Mercedes Benz launches new research center in Tel AvivPremium car manufacturer Daimler adds Israel to its global R&D network, which includes operations in the US, India and China. November 20, 2017
Ancient statue of lioness found near Sea of GalileeImpressive half-ton statue carved from basalt block could have adorned a house in 'lost city' of Julias. November 20, 2017
Police recover Torah scrolls stolen by PalestiniansA joint Israeli-Palestinian operation brought about the return of stolen Torah scrolls. November 20, 2017
India scraps $500 million dollar missile deal with IsraelIndia has cancelled a deal to acquire an Israeli-made weapons in favor of a domestically-developed product. November 20, 2017
102-year-old Holocaust survivor reunites with newly discovered nephewUsing online data base, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum arranges meeting in Israel between elderly survivor and his 66 year old Russian nephew. November 20, 2017
Netanyahu questioned by police for 6th timeThe investigation into Netanyahu’s alleged corruption continues as he faced a sixth round of questioning by police. November 20, 2017
President Rivlin turns down pardon appeal of soldier who shot wounded terroristRivlin has turned down a pardon request by Azaria, who is serving time for shooting a neutralized terrorist while serving in the IDF. November 20, 2017
US-Israeli visa deal may rest on US demand for easing Palestinian travel restrictionsA deal enabling Israelis to travel to the US without a visa is said to have been met with American demands. November 17, 2017
New Israeli bills to feature famous women of the artsThe new Israeli 20-shekel and 100-shekel bills feature Rachel and writer Leah Goldberg, both beloved national figures. November 16, 2017
