Bill legalizing Jewish communities passes preliminary vote in KnessetA historic bill will save thousands of Israeli homes in Judea and Samaria while failing to save the homes of Amona residents. December 6, 2016
Gold statue mocking Netanyahu placed in central Tel AvivFreedom of expression or a cheap left-wing provocation? December 6, 2016
Ecuador’s Ambassador to UN Compares Zionism to Nazism"Such words are a terrible affront to the last remaining survivors of the Holocaust and to the second and third generations that are still recovering from the greatest crime against humanity the world has ever seen," Ambassador Danon wrote. December 6, 2016
Coalition Members Doubt Viability of Two-State SolutionSeveral Members of Knesset cast doubt on the viability of a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. December 6, 2016
Israeli court sentences former magnate to 2 years in prisonA prominent businessman was convicted of fraudulently influencing the share price of his troubled company. December 5, 2016
WATCH: Muslims burned church property during arson terror waveA Jerusalem church's property was burned, its flooring and wiring were ripped out and its walls were destroyed in an attack by the church's Muslim neighbors. December 5, 2016
Netanyahu: There will be no early electionsNetanyahu said that his coalition remains solid and there will be no early elections. December 5, 2016
Opposition party will present bill to dissolve Israel’s governmentThe Knesset’s Yesh Atid party will present a bill at Wednesday’s plenary session to dissolve the current Israeli government. December 4, 2016
Netanyahu and Bennett reach compromise on bill legalizing Jewish communitiesBennett and Netanyahu reached an agreement on the Regulations Bill December 4, 2016
Syrian opposition leader calls on Israel to aid rebelsWhile Israel extends humanitarian aid to Syrian victims of the civil war, a Free Syrian Army spokesman is demanding it do more. December 4, 2016
Ontario passes motion rejecting anti-Israel boycottsIn an overwhelmingly majority vote, Ontario has become the first Canadian province to stand against the anti-Israel BDS movement. December 4, 2016
New Israeli ambassador arrives in Turkey amid improving tiesThe reconciliation deal between Israel and Turkey moved to the next and final phase as Israel's new ambassador to Ankara arrived at his post. December 1, 2016
Hackers seize Israeli TV channels, broadcast hate messagesHackers hijacked Israeli TV broadcasting and streamed incitement and hate messages. November 30, 2016
Lawmaker calls on Israelis to ‘think twice’ before buying French productsMember of Knesset Michael Oren called for Israeli consumer awareness, though not a full-blown boycott, on French products. November 29, 2016
WATCH: Israel thanks foreign firefighters for fighting the blazes and saving livesFirefighters from around the world helped to extinguish more than 1,700 fires. November 29, 2016
After blazes subside, Israel turns to recovery and rebuilding effortsAfter combating unprecedented devastation and destruction, Israel now turns to the future - to rebuilding and rehabilitation. November 28, 2016
Israel to buy another 17 F-35 fighters from USIsrael is ensuring that it maintains an edge over its enemies in the region for years to come. November 28, 2016
WATCH: Israeli artist loses 40 Years of precious work due to fire set by terroristsArtist Yoram Raanan lost 40 years of work in the fire set by Arab terrorists in the Jerusalem Hills. November 27, 2016
Massive international aid sent to Israel to fight blazesIsrael's neighbors and allies sent aid to help it combat the huge fires it has been contending with. November 27, 2016
Israel condemns France for labeling goods from Judea and SamariaParis ordered to have Israeli products from Judea and Samaria specially labeled and marked for boycotting, in contradiction to its own court order that such boycotts are a form of incitement and hate crimes. November 27, 2016
WATCH: For the first time, ISIS targets IDF troopsFor the first time, ISIS intentionally attacked Israel. November 27, 2016
Some Arabs ecstatic over fires raging across IsraelAs firefighters fight blazes that have ignited across Israel, Arab users on social media have expressed joy in what they hope is Israel's eventual destruction by fire. November 24, 2016
IDF soldier killed in training accidentAn IDF soldier was killed Wednesday night during a training accident in the Golan Heights, in northern Israel. November 24, 2016
Israel welcomes Haley’s appointment as US ambassador to UNIsrael's Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon praised President-elect Donald Trump's choice for UN Ambassador, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. November 24, 2016
Greece, Croatia, Russia send planes to combat fires in IsraelIsrael has asked for assistance from neighboring countries to fight numerous out-of-control fires, some of which it believes have been caused by arson. November 24, 2016
WATCH: Flames approach homes in Northern Israel blazeParts of the historic town of Zichron Yaakov in Israel's north has been evacuated due to a massive fire. November 23, 2016
Israeli firefighters combat blazes around the countryIsrael is experiencing extreme dry and warm weather and, coupled with strong winds, the risk of fires has significantly increased. November 22, 2016
Israel excluded from charity event in Chile thanks to the PalestiniansMichal Hayat, the wife of Israel’s Ambassador to Chile, Eldad Hayat, was recently excluded by the Palestinians from an annual charity event hosted by the diplomatic community in the country’s capital Santiago, creating a minor diplomatic crisis with consequences. November 21, 2016
Israel posthumously honors Belgian couple who saved Jewish children in HolocaustJoseph and Marie Andries saved two Jewish children during the Holocaust and have been awarded the title of Righteous Among the Nations. November 21, 2016
Why are Jews from Brazil flocking to Israel?The increase in Aliyah is taking place in the midst of an economic crisis in Brazil, but is also rooted in the Brazilian Jewish community’s strong ties to Israel. November 21, 2016
Israel hit by minor earthquakeA magnitude 3.7 earthquake in Lebanon sent tremors into Israel over the weekend. November 20, 2016
President Rivlin Reaffirms Strong Bonds with India During State VisitIsrael's ties with India, among many other countries, are growing exponentially as they develop an alliance in areas such as technology, agriculture, military and education. November 17, 2016
Liberman: Israel must reach understandings with Trump administrationIsraeli Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman suggested Israel should reach understandings with the incoming Trump administration regarding Iran as well as construction in Judea and Samaria. November 17, 2016
WATCH: How Israel’s ‘Iron Dome’ actually worksMissiles have met their match! Iron Dome's 90% success rate has changed life for Israelis living under missile threat. November 17, 2016
Israel asks Russia not to sign arms deal with IranFearful that Iran could build up a massive arms cache by buying Russian planes and weapons, Israel has asked Russia to refrain from selling such items to the Islamic Republic. November 17, 2016
Swimmers bring awareness to shrinking Dead SeaThe Dead Sea is shrinking and a group of activists have decided to bring attention to this environmental calamity - by swimming across the salty body of water. November 15, 2016
US has ‘serious concerns’ over legalizing Jewish communities in Judea, SamariaA proposed law that may allow some Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria to escape being demolished has come under scrutiny in recent weeks as a decision looms, and the Obama administration has expressed its usual disappointment. November 15, 2016
WATCH: Today’s ‘Supermoon’ is largest since Israel became a nation (1948)Monday's Supermoon will bring it within 85 miles of the moon's closest possible approach to Earth, making it the largest visible moon since 1948, the year Israel was founded. November 14, 2016
New law may legalize contested construction in Judea, SamariaKnesset members unanimously approved draft legislation that legalizes communities in Judea and Samaria. November 14, 2016
President Rivlin embarks on state visit to IndiaIsrael's relationship with India is growing and strengthening, with leaders from both countries visiting the other, and business, academic and economic ties are growing deeper. November 14, 2016
Arson suspected in blaze that damages ancient Jerusalem siteThe Tomb of Absalom and the Cave of Jehoshaphat, situated in the Kidron Valley to the east of Jerusalem's Old City walls, were apparently attacked by arsonists and suffered severe damage. November 14, 2016
Israel gives initial approval to law limiting call of Muezzin on loudspeakerAlthough the law is primarily aimed at Muslim Muezzins who use mosque loudspeakers to call for worshippers to come pray, disturbing the lives of many citizens in the process, the law pertains to all religions and houses of prayer. November 14, 2016
Sara Netanyahu has ‘heartfelt, very warm’ conversation with Melania TrumpPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara spoke by phone on Saturday night with Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady. November 13, 2016
Trump advisor: Israeli presence in Judea and Samaria not obstacle to peaceJason Greenblatt, Trump's advisor on Israel, has reassured Israelis and Jews around the world, saying that, as opposed to previous administrations, President-elect Donald Trump does not view Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as obstacles to peace. November 10, 2016
UN adopts more anti-Israel resolutionsThe United Nations continues to serve as a stage for Israel-haters and anti-Semites as well as for those countries that hide their good ties with Israel with a show of fake disdain. November 9, 2016
Netanyahu congratulates Donald Trump on victoryPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a statement congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on winning the US national elections, expressing hope that the US-Israel alliance will continue to grow in strength. November 9, 2016
Israeli politicians react to Trump’s stunning victoryIsraeli public figures from across the political spectrum congratulated president-elect Donald Trump on his victory Tuesday night, though some did express disappointment. November 9, 2016
Israel warns of ISIS threat on soccer match against AlbaniaISIS remains a viable threat to world security and, while has taken measures to protect itself at home, the Jewish state must still be on alert when its citizens travel abroad. November 9, 2016
Jerusalem’s mayor to Trump: Move US embassy to JerusalemAs the presidential candidate, Donald Trump promised to relocate the US Embassy to Jerusalem - a common Republican pledge during elections - and now Israelis want him to live up to it. November 9, 2016
Knesset committee approves bill barring boycotters from IsraelThe bill proposes to deny entry to individuals calling for a boycott of Israel or those who represent an NGO that does so. November 8, 2016
Russian official: We never questioned the right of Jews to the Temple MountChairman of the Council of the Federation Committee on Foreign Affairs, Konstantin Kosachev, said Russia has never questioned the Jews' right to the Temple Mount, even though it voted in favor of the recent UNESCO resolution denying Jewish ties to the holy site. November 8, 2016
Netanyahu to ministers: Remain silent on US electionsPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his Cabinet ministers to remain silent on the US elections, an Israeli official said. November 8, 2016
Report: Netanyahu contacts Clinton, Trump ahead of electionsIsrael suspects Obama will try to undermine the currently-defunct Israeli-Palestinian peace process by supporting a pro-Palestinian resolution at the UN. November 7, 2016
Rabin memorial led by political opportunists, participants claim“I am sorry, it was a cynical political rally. Politics taking over the gathering is a disgrace.” November 6, 2016
Netanyahu: Outcome of US elections will only improve ties with IsraelSpeaking at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday in Jerusalem, Netanyahu stated that 'whoever is elected, I am convinced that US-Israel relations, which are solid and strong, will not only remain as such, but will further strengthen.' November 6, 2016
Growing opposition to boycotts on Israel in UK, poll showsA new poll shows that a growing number of British citizens are opposed to boycotts against Israel. November 6, 2016
Iran commands 25,000 fighters in Syria, Israeli official saysAvi Dichter, a former director of the Shin Bet (Israel's Security Agency) and chair of Israel's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, said that Iran has thousands of fighters in Syria in an effort to suppress the forces opposing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. November 6, 2016
Israel alarmed by Russia’s military buildup in SyriaIsrael is greatly concerned by the arrival of a Russian carrier that can detect all military movements in Israel, essentially exposing all Israeli military activities and can convey the information to hostile parties, such as Iran. November 3, 2016
Israel, Canada sign cooperation agreement in industry, science, researchIsrael has become a magnet for those countries searching for a partner in research and innovation. November 3, 2016
Plans being drafted for fast train from Tel Aviv to Western WallWill a high speed train bring travelers to the Western Wall in record time? Transport Minister Yisrael Katz hopes so. November 2, 2016
