With Netanyahu facing indictment, legal team has ‘new evidence’ as hearings begin Netanyahu's lawyers will try to convince the attorney general to drop or reduce the charges in three cases pending against the prime minister. October 2, 2019
Rival party causes crisis in talks so ‘Netanyahu will climb down and resign,’ report says 'Netanyahu will climb down and resign. His time is over,' said a senior Blue and White official, according to Israel Hayom. October 2, 2019
Gantz rejects Netanyahu’s conditions for forming gov’t, Likud expected to return mandate The Israeli prime minister's primary rival opposed the terms Netanyahu set for a unity coalition in the Knesset. September 28, 2019
IDF to inaugurate special-needs soldiers’ Torah study program The disabled soldiers will be able to learn Torah as well as serve in the army, like their ordinary religious counterparts. September 28, 2019
Anti-Israel ‘Human Rights Watch’ links to BDS are overwhelming Amicus briefs filed by Israeli watchdog groups (including NGO Monitor), includes overwhelming evidence of Shakir’s BDS activity. September 28, 2019
Israel gets serious about growing the kind of cannabis that really helps people The first scientist licensed to research the whole cannabis plant describes her pioneering work to make medical cannabis effective, safe and standardized. September 27, 2019
Likud and Blue & White meet on forming new government Aside from ideological differences, the two sides confirmed they were working on technical stumbling blocks. September 27, 2019
Israeli policewoman stabbed by terrorist in Jerusalem An Israeli policewoman was lightly injured in an attempted stabbing attack. September 26, 2019
Netanyahu calls for televised broadcast of his corruption hearing Netanyahu called for the hearings in his cases to be broadcast live. September 26, 2019
Ministry: Tourism in the Holy Land shatters records 'This is the third consecutive record-breaking year for incoming tourism,' said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. September 26, 2019
Strike at Israeli missions around the world called off Border crossings and consular services are shut down in Israel as well as workers protest reversal of pay agreement with the Finance Ministry. September 26, 2019
WIN EXCLUSIVE: Head of ‘Israel’s NRA’ says strict gun laws threaten safety of Israeli citizens Alexander Zohar, head of the Association for the Advancement of Firearms Culture in Israel, says the country's gun laws must be loosened. September 26, 2019
Blue & White party accused of conspiring with Arab List to ensure Netanyahu gets mandate first and fails Had all 13 MK's from the Arab Joint List recommended Gantz, then the White and Blue leader would have ended up with two more recommendations than Netanyahu September 26, 2019
Israeli union boss calls on Labor Party to consider Netanyahu government Labor's inclusion in a Netanyahu-led coalition would likely give the incumbent prime minister a parliamentary majority. September 26, 2019
WATCH: Presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard justifies Iran’s attack on Saudi Arabia as ‘retaliatory’ U.S. presidential hopeful Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D -Hawaii) appeared to justify the September 14 missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure, which most agree was launched from Iran. Gabbard described the attack as "retaliatory." September 26, 2019
Lead Likud negotiator: We agree to let Gantz step in if Netanyahu’s indicted The Likud agrees to President Rivlin's suggestion that Netanyahu let Gantz fill in as acting-prime minister in the event he's indicted. September 26, 2019
A Michelin experience: Israeli chef trio raise kosher dining to an art form A trio of Israeli chefs wanted to provide a Michelin experience to kosher consumers. September 26, 2019
Prime minister: 3 pressing reasons why unity government must be formed immediately Netanyahu said that a unity government is the only way forward and gave three reasons why it must be formed quickly. September 26, 2019
Netanyahu chosen by Rivlin to form new government Israel's president selected Netanyahu as the candidate who will have the first opportunity to assemble the Jewish state's next government. September 25, 2019
President Rivlin receives official results of 22nd Knesset elections 'You succeeded in holding elections that were free of interference,' Rivlin told Election Committee Chairman Hanan Melcer. September 25, 2019
Final vote tally gives Likud 32nd seat, one behind Blue and White The adjustment does not change the balance of power as a hareidi party in the right-wing bloc absorbs the loss. September 25, 2019
Ayelet Shaked warns Netanyahu: Don’t abandon your right-wing allies Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked warned the Likud to adhere to its agreement with its right-wing allies. September 25, 2019
Liberman stays firm in refusing to join with ‘Ultra-orthodox, messianics and Arab List’ Liberman says that he made a promise to his electorate that he promises to keep September 25, 2019
WATCH: Israeli court delays deportation of BDS activist Israel's Supreme Court has delayed the deportation of Omar Shakir, the “Israel and Palestine Director” of Human Rights Watch, i24NEWS reports. September 25, 2019
Israeli President Rivlin likely to ask Netanyahu to form new government A number of differences are said to remain between Netanyahu and Gantz over the composition and policies of a unity government. September 25, 2019
Playing to the crowd: Erdogan viciously attacks Israel at UN Turkish President Erdogan used the opportunity of his U.N. General Assembly speech to accuse Israel of stealing Palestinian land. September 25, 2019
Israel inducts its first female flight squadron commander Lt. Col. G. will be the first female flight squadron commander in the Israeli armed forces. September 25, 2019
Likud, Blue and White negotiating teams spar over details of unity government On Tuesday, Israel's two biggest parties explored the possibility of forming a unity government. September 25, 2019
Frustration in Trump ranks: Israel frittering away golden opportunity Trump officials say Israel is losing a great opportunity with a friendly American administration. September 24, 2019
WATCH: Mother of missing IDF soldier to Human Rights Council – What if it was your son? Leah Goldin, whose son Lt. Hadar Goldin went missing in 2014 in the Gaza Strip during an exchange of gunfire with Hamas terrorists, addressed the U.N. Human Rights Council on Monday. September 24, 2019
Terror ‘All Stars’? Israel bans entry to Gaza soccer team, for good reason Israel banned travel permits for most of a Gazan soccer team due to their ties to terrorism. September 24, 2019
Netanyahu and Gantz talk unity at historic meeting, teams will meet Netanyahu and Gantz have their first meeting in what could be a significant step toward a unity government. September 23, 2019
Netanyahu and Gantz should rotate as PM, says former coalition chairman David Bitan called Gantz's acceptance of support from the Arab Joint List a big mistake, even if the faction doesn't officially join his coalition. September 23, 2019
Amazon takes next step in Israel by offering local service to customers Amazon's website site is currently available in English to Israeli customers. September 23, 2019
Anti-Zionism is glue that holds radically different parties of Arab List together The four parties of the Joint Arab List differ politically and religiously, but their anti-Zionism is what holds them together. September 23, 2019
Israel pays millions to Bedouin in massive protection racket under guise of ‘school security’ NGO Regavim uncovered a racket in which the Bedouin are paid off not to damage property they wrongly claim as their own. September 23, 2019
WATCH: IDF helps to speed up Israeli-Palestinian trade The IDF is taking actions to help speed up Israel-Palestinian trade and make the transport of goods to Israel easier, i24NEWS reports. September 23, 2019
‘Incitement’: Controversial film about Rabin assassin Yigal Amir will compete at Oscars Israel's Minister of Culture and Sport Miri Regev is unhappy that the film on Rabin's assassination will be the country’s submission to the Oscars. September 23, 2019
Netanyahu: ‘It’s happening just as we warned, the Joint Arab List wants Gantz’ Netanyahu said his predictions were coming true and that Blue and White would establish a government with anti-Zionist Arab parties. September 23, 2019
Three Arab members from Joint List refuse to back Gantz Balad, one of the parties making up the Joint List, will not be endorsing Gantz. September 23, 2019
Arab bloc endorses Gantz for prime minister The Arab bloc in Israel's parliament endorsed Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz for prime minister on Sunday evening. September 22, 2019
Fallen IDF hero in Gaza battle gone wrong awarded posthumous military award Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman mourned the death of the slain IDF soldier, only known as Lt. Col. M. September 22, 2019
Will Israel’s next government rely on Arabs for its majority? As the Joint List agrees to endorse Gantz, it's worth looking back at the days of Yitzhak Rabin, the only other time an Israeli government relied on Arab MKs for its majority. September 22, 2019
Jewish member of Arab party incites against IDF, accuses gov’t of ‘crimes against humanity’ Ofer Cassif, the only Jewish member of the Joint Arab List in the Knesset, continues the same inflammatory tone he used in the past. September 22, 2019
Report: Blue and White promised Arab party to repeal law against rampant illegal Arab construction Blue and White denied the report. President Rivlin begins consultations on who should lead the new Israeli government. September 22, 2019
Highway robbery in the Knesset? MKs get paid a bundle for very little work 'Ever heard of a workplace that will pay you NIS 350,000 for showing up for three partial days?' September 22, 2019
Israel detonated nuclear bomb 40 years ago but US covered it up, says report The explosion was recorded by an American satellite but the Carter administration didn't want to publicize the event. September 22, 2019
The real kingmaker: President Rivlin to be ‘dominant figure’ in coalition efforts Rivlin will have more say this time in the coalition talks than he did after April's election. September 22, 2019
WATCH: Post election scenarios – who will lead Israel’s next government? i24News examines some of the possible scenarios that could lead to a new Israeli government. September 22, 2019
Kingmaker Liberman says ultra-Orthodox parties are ‘not the enemy’ Liberman said in a Facebook post on Friday that Haredi religious parties are only "political rivals" and "not the enemy." September 20, 2019
Religious parties reportedly weigh Blue and White alliance In a major about-face, Israel's haredi factions said they were weighing a coalition with Benny Gantz's centrist secular party. September 19, 2019
Gantz rejects Netanyahu’s unity appeal; Blue and White calls it ‘cynical ploy’ 'Bibi [Netanyahu] hGantz said he wouldn't take up Netanyahu's offer. 'Blue and White won the elections. Blue and White is the biggest party,' he said.as decided to go to a third election. He is already trying to put the blame on us,' said the senior Blue and White member, cited by Ynet. September 19, 2019
Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing is fast approaching: What are his options? Will the prime minister escape a trial? Make a plea bargain? Get immunity? All are possible. September 19, 2019
Ayelet Shaked-led Yemina faction dissolves hours after elections The right-wing faction that joined together in a technical bloc splits into its three separate parties. September 19, 2019
Arab Joint List becomes 3rd largest party; pundits say it has Netanyahu to thank There is a consensus in Israel that the prime minister’s anti-Arab campaign rhetoric boomeranged, leading to the Joint List's success. September 19, 2019
Trump hasn’t called Netanyahu, ‘our relations are with Israel’ 'His comments Wednesday underscored Trump’s penchant for separating himself from political allies once they become weakened,' writes The Washington Post. September 19, 2019
WATCH: How does forming a coalition work in Israel? Israel's president will select a candidate who is most likely to be able to pull together at least 61 Knesset seats. But building a coalition takes time, ILTV explains. September 19, 2019
Three-peat? Israelis contend with prospect of third election Two days after an unprecedented repeat election, the country’s two main political parties appear deadlocked. September 19, 2019
Netanyahu invites Gantz to meet: Let’s build a broad national government Netanyahu invited Gantz to meet on Thursday, calling for a 'broad unity government.' September 19, 2019
Iranian judo team suspended for refusal to compete against Israelis International Judo Federation rules that Iran can't compete after pressuring its top athlete to throw a match. September 19, 2019
