Netanyahu distances himself from Defense Ministry statement on Iran dealAfter a statement put out by Israel's Defense Ministry appeared to insult the Obama administration over the controversial Iran Nuclear Deal, Prime Minister Netanyahu was quick to distance himself from the remarks. August 7, 2016
Rio Olympics: Israel sees gains, setbacks on first dayIsrael's representatives at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games underperformed on the first day, though tennis player Dudi Sela offered some hope when he scored a win. August 7, 2016
Lebanese Olympic team refuses to ride with IsraelisThe head of the Lebanese delegation boasted Saturday that he physically blocked the entrance to the bus to prevent Israeli athletes from boarding. August 7, 2016
Israel Defense Ministry blasts Obama remark about Iran dealIsrael's Ministry of Defense blasted President Obama's statement that Israel acknowledges the benefits of the Iran nuclear deal. August 5, 2016
Man dead in suspected murderIsraeli police is investigating two crime-related stabbing incidents. August 4, 2016
Israel to extradite Russian priest accused of child abuseAfter exhausting all his legal options in Israel, Gleb Grozovsky will face justice in his country and answer to charges of child abuse. August 3, 2016
11 UN envoys in Israel to learn about country’s unique challengesThe ambassadors, from four continents, are in Israel to learn of its trials and triumphs. Israel believes that such tours sow the seeds for future strong diplomatic ties. August 3, 2016
Ex-Saudi general who visited Israel rejects normalization of tiesPossibly under duress, the Saudi ex-general is distancing himself from any notion of a possible warming of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. August 3, 2016
Knesset committee recognizes Armenian genocideNot for the first time, Israeli lawmakers voted to formally recognize the Armenian genocide. August 2, 2016
Iran Says Israel-Saudi relations are ‘stab in the back’ to MuslimsIran and its proxy Hezbollah are enraged by the reported collaboration between Israel and Saudi Arabia. August 2, 2016
Man shot dead in violent robberyIsrael experienced a violent crime-filled Monday night. August 2, 2016
IDF chief of staff meets with US army to strengthen tiesIDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot is in the US for a four-day visit to promote further cooperation with the US army. August 1, 2016
Netanyahu: France funding anti-Israel organizationsPrime Minister Netanyahu slammed France's double standard in its war against the funding of terrorism and incitement. "Terror is terror everywhere," he stressed. July 31, 2016
Carlos Santana rocks Tel Aviv despite BDS pressureIn yet another win for Israel and another loss for the anti-Israel boycott movement, legendary guitarist Carlos Santana played in Tel Aviv and expressed his support for Israel. July 31, 2016
2 dead, 17 wounded in mass clash in Bedouin townLike in Arab countries, the Bedouin in Israel are loyal to their own clan or tribe and often clash with rivals, even over petty arguments. July 31, 2016
Israeli lawmaker demands action against ‘violent bullying’ by ArabsTension has increased in northern Israel with the growth of Arab nationalism and identification with the Palestinian cause. July 29, 2016
Suspect shot by police during drug raidA man was shot dead in south Tel Aviv Wednesday night by policemen after he pulled a gun as a police unit attempted to arrest him during a drug bust. July 28, 2016
Israel transfers aid to Syria for the first timeAfter treating thousands of wounded Syrians during the course of the last five years in its medical facilities, Israel is now transferring aid for use by Syrian rebel forces and civilians. July 28, 2016
Israeli archaeologists find impressive Roman-era pottery workshop in GalileeThe Land of Israel is full of thousands of important historical sites and this discovery is no less important as this is the first time archaeologists have found a kiln hewn entirely out of the bedrock. July 28, 2016
Netanyahu urges Israeli Arabs to take active role in societyIn a video produced in English and Hebrew, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apologized for his pre-election remark that Arabs were going to the voting booths 'in droves,' saying he was misunderstood, and now asked Arabs to integrate into Israeli society 'in droves.' July 27, 2016
Saudi Arabia distances itself from visit by ex-general to IsraelSaudi Arabia is distancing itself from a recent visit by former Saudi general Anwar Eshki, who visited Jerusalem last week and met with Israeli officials, including Foreign Ministry Director General Dore Gold. July 27, 2016
WATCH: IDF kills terrorist who murdered father of 10Israeli security forces tracked down and killed the Palestinian terrorist who murdered Rabbi Michael Mark, a father of 10. July 27, 2016
Man wounded in Jerusalem criminal-related car explosionJerusalem is not a city known for criminal activity, but a man was injured when the car he was driving blew up, apparently from a bomb placed by a rival gang. July 27, 2016
WATCH: Toddlers drive toy car on major Israeli highwayTwo Bedouin toddlers, two years old, were found driving a toy ATV on Route 60, a major Israeli highway near Be’er Sheva. July 26, 2016
Israeli woman raped in IndiaA 25-year-old Israeli woman says she was raped by two Indian men after hitching a ride on a trek in the Himalayas near the popular northern Indian resort town of Manali. July 25, 2016
Tel Aviv school educators arrested on abuse chargesAn extensive investigation spanning a number of years and numerous individuals, has finally resulted in the arrest of five teachers and a principal from Tel Aviv on multiple charges of alleged sexual assault and abuse. July 25, 2016
Israel, Cyprus promote cooperation, stress shared challengesIsrael is on a diplomatic mission to develop and strengthen its relationship with as many countries in the region as possible. July 25, 2016
Netanyahu, Putin discuss anti-terror effortsIsrael and Russia have developed extremely close ties over recent years, mainly over the Syrian civil war issue. July 25, 2016
Pollard seeks eased parole termsA US judge said she was unlikely to grant Pollard's request that she direct the US Parole Commission to eliminate some parole restrictions, including monitoring of work computers and his whereabouts, along with a curfew. July 24, 2016
Saudi ex-general meets Israeli officials in JerusalemIn what appears to be a new era in relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, a former Saudi military general visited Israel recently and met with senior Israeli officials. July 24, 2016
Top Israeli official meets with president of ChadIn its continued effort to pivot away from Europe where anti-Semitism dominates, Israel has been working to strengthen and even re-establish ties with numerous countries on the African continent - including some that are Muslim. July 24, 2016
El Al drops flights to Spanish city that adopted Anti-Israel motionAn estimated 350,000 Israeli tourists visit Spain every year, but that hasn't stopped the city council of Santiago de Compostela from trying to boycott Israel. July 21, 2016
Israel renews diplomatic ties with Muslim African nationIn a groundbreaking move and furthering its efforts to cement relationships with African countries, Israel renewed its ties, after a 49 year hiatus, with the Republic of Guinea, a predominantly Muslim country in West Africa. July 21, 2016
Israel approves bill enabling ousting of inciting lawmakersLawmakers drafted the bill after three Arab fellow members of Israel's parliament visited the families of Palestinian terrorists who had attacked and murdered Israelis, and after several of them voiced support for Hezbollah. July 20, 2016
220 US and Canadian immigrants move to IsraelSome 220 new Olim, or immigrants, from 17 US states and two Canadian provinces landed in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to begin their new lives as Israeli citizens. July 19, 2016
New law: 3 years prison for desecrating Israeli flagIsrael's parliament voted in favor of an amendment to a law that will impose harsh punishments, including longer prison time, for individuals who desecrate Israel's flag. July 19, 2016
Israel demands world act against Iran’s missile programResponding to Iran's latest missile launch, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon said that the test proves that Iran continues to act in defiance of the Security Council, and chastised the international community for burying its head in the sand. July 19, 2016
Israel sends new ambassador to EgyptIsrael has appointed David Govrin as its new ambassador to Egypt, and he has arrived in Cairo on Sunday to begin his diplomatic mission, replacing Haim Koren, who has served as Israel’s ambassador for the past two years. July 18, 2016
President of Paraguay makes first-ever state visit to IsraelIn a first-ever visit to Israel by a leader of Paraguay, President Horacio Manuel Cartes made history on Sunday when he landed in the Jewish State. July 18, 2016
WATCH: In 2014, Netanyahu predicted terror in FranceAlready in 2014, Netanyahu warned a French journalist that terror was coming to France an it was just a matter of time. July 17, 2016
2 IDF soldiers killed, 3 wounded in accidentTwo IDF soldiers were killed and three others were wounded when a grenade exploded in an accident in the Golan Heights on Israel's border with Syria on Sunday. July 17, 2016
Israeli startups raise $1.7B in 2nd quarter of 2016Israeli start-ups raised $1.7 billion in the second quarter of 2016, which is more than half of the financing raised in the first quarter, according to an IVC Research Center and KPMG report released on Wednesday. July 14, 2016
Israel sends emergency aid to CameroonIsrael has sent emergency aid to Cameroon to help it combat the outbreak of avian influenza which has spread swiftly throughout the country, paralyzing the poultry industry, jeopardizing the livelihood of many and causing great harm to the economy. July 14, 2016
Italian military chief in Israel to strengthen cooperationThe Chief of Defense of the Italian Armed Forces, General Claudio Graziano, landed on Tuesday in Israel for an official visit. July 13, 2016
Another Israeli crosses into GazaAbu Ranim, said to be "unstable," is a resident of a Bedouin village in the Negev. July 13, 2016
Israel enables entry of new cars into GazaAlthough Hamas is known to confiscate goods entering the Gaza Strip from Israel in order to use them for terrorism purposes, Israel has recently been working to ease the restrictions, this time deciding to allow new cars in. July 13, 2016
Israeli aid workers trapped in South Sudan fightingSeveral Israelis working for IsraAid are among the foreign nationals caught in the heart of the violence in Juba, South Sudan's capital. July 13, 2016
Israel furious after French FM meets with HezbollahWhile even most Arab countries recognize Hezbollah in its entirety as a terror organization, the European Union only lists its military wing on its terrorist blacklist, enabling French FM Jean-Marc Ayrault to meet with Hezbollah politicians. July 13, 2016
US opposes new Israeli NGO transparency billIn what appears to be a gross misunderstanding or misrepresentation of a new Israeli bill requiring transparency by NGOs receiving foreign funds, the Obama administration has voiced 'concern' the legislation will erode Israel's democracy. July 13, 2016
Study: IDF Israel’s most trusted institutionA sweeping 82 percent of the Israeli public has confidence in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), making it the country’s most trusted institution, according to findings published on Sunday by Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics. July 12, 2016
Israel blocks UNESCO resolution ignoring Jewish ties to Temple MountIn what is likely an Israeli diplomatic achievement, UNESCO withdrew at the last moment another draft resolution that ignores the historical and archaeological evidence proving the connection the Jewish People have to the Temple Mount. July 12, 2016
Israel passes NGO transparency lawIsrael's parliament passed a bill on Monday requiring non-governmental organizations operating in Israel that receive most of their funding from foreign governments to be more transparent about their funding and activities. July 12, 2016
Israel to buy 8 Seahawk helicopters from USThe SH-60F helicopters will be used to patrol and protect the Leviathan Natural Gas Field in the Mediterranean as well as other areas under threat. July 12, 2016
Report: Israel attacks terrorists in Sinai with dronesA former senior Israeli official says the IDF in recent months has used drones to attack terrorists in the Sinai in coordination with Egypt. July 11, 2016
Terror victims sue Facebook for $1 billion for hosting incitementAn Israel-based human rights group has filed a $1 billion lawsuit in New York against Facebook for allowing online incitement, on behalf of five families of terror victims who were killed or wounded by Palestinian terrorists. July 11, 2016
Attorney General probes suspicions surrounding PMPrime Minister Netanyahu is being probed by Israel's judicial system for possible financial misconduct. July 11, 2016
Israeli authorities demolish illegal Palestinian homes in JerusalemIsraeli authorities on Tuesday demolished two Palestinian homes built illegally in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem's Old City. May 17, 2016
Netanyahu: French initiative reduces chance of peaceResponding to reports on the French initiative in January, Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the French initiative, saying Israel would not accept a process that would harm its security and force it to make concessions, while the Palestinians refuse to negotiate. May 9, 2016
NATO officially recognizes Israeli representativeThe North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also known as the North Atlantic Alliance, will recognize an official Israeli representative and the military alliance and will grant Israel a permanent office at its headquarters in Brussels. May 4, 2016
Israel gives initial approval for construction of Palestinian power plantCOGAT, the IDF unit responsible for implementing government policy in Judea and Samaria and vis-à-vis the Gaza Strip, said a gas power plant in the Jenin industrial zone “would cause a qualitative shift in electricity consumption which will have a positive impact on all aspects of life.” April 13, 2016
