Knesset says goodbye to US Ambassador David Friedman in special meeting
Knesset members thank Friedman for his achievements during his tenure with the Trump administration.
January 11, 2021
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Netanyahu: We will vaccinate 170,000 Israelis a day
Netanyahu greeted a planeload of coronavirus vaccines and said the target is to vaccinate all Israeli adults before the end of March.
January 11, 2021
Israel’s defense minister refuses to authorize young settlements
The spokesman for the Yesha Council roundly criticized Gantz’s decision.
January 11, 2021
Israel obtains super coronavirus detector that tracks mutations
Advanced DNA sequencing device that can detect mutations in the coronavirus arrives in Israel.
January 11, 2021
Israel Aerospace wins contracts to upgrade South Korean Air Force jets
In an effort to extend ties, IAI’s Aviation Group also relocates manufacturing of business jet’s wings to South Korea
January 11, 2021
Israel vaccinates 1.9 million, reducing age limit for shot to 55 and over
Israel's goal is to vaccinate its entire population by March.
January 11, 2021
A new bee species is discovered in Israel
Amidst decreasing global bee populations, new finding provides optimism for pollination and bee habitat conservation.
January 10, 2021
Reason Israel got so many vaccines revealed: It agreed to hand Pfizer all its data
Netanyahu swaps 10 million doses of vaccine in return for Israel becoming the test lab for nationwide coronavirus vaccination.
January 10, 2021
Netanyahu, wife were forced into secure compound as protesters burst through barricade, report says
The prime minister and those with him remained in the secure area for about 45 minutes under the protection of the General Security Services, or Shabak.
January 10, 2021
Poll: Just 39% of Israeli Arabs plan to vote in March elections
Over one-third of Israelis say they expect that the March 2021 elections will not change the political situation in Israel.
January 10, 2021
IDF troops targeted in botched ramming, shooting attack
The attackers first tried to ram the IDF soldiers and then shoot them.
January 10, 2021
Israel launches 2nd-dose vaccine push, but serious corona cases spike
Injections of second doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine were set to begin for the public on Sunday, a mere three weeks after the nation's inoculation drive began.
January 10, 2021
Netanyahu trial postponed amid virus lockdown
The Jerusalem District Court said the hearing scheduled for Wednesday would be postponed indefinitely because of nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
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January 9, 2021
Despite vaccinations, Israeli health official admits ‘pandemic is raging’
Israel's enters its third national lockdown as coronavirus number keep surging.
January 8, 2021
Jerusalem court rejects Netanyahu request to postpone hearing in corruption cases
Jerusalem District Court says Netanyahu's defense lawyers had enough time to prepare for resumption of corruption trial next week.
January 7, 2021
Home of Esther Horgan’s killer slated for demolition, IDF says
Muhammad Cabha, 40, admitted to killing Horgan on Dec. 20.
January 7, 2021
Moderna vaccine warmly welcomed to Israel’s shores
The good news comes as the rate of those dying from Covid-19 rises and the suggestion is made to delay the second dose of the vaccine to inoculate more people at least once.
January 7, 2021
Netanyahu: ‘Rampage at Capitol a disgraceful act – must be vigorously condemned’
Netanyahu says American democracy has always inspired him: 'no doubt that American democracy will prevail - it always has.'
January 7, 2021
Israel hits record 1.5 million vaccinated, but running short of vaccine
More vaccines on the way, but short supply puts temporary halt to vaccinating new people in order to keep enough for the required second dose.
January 6, 2021
Ancient burial stone discovered in Negev bears inscription that could be on modern tombstone
The inscription was deciphered by Dr. Leah Di Segni of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and it refers to 'Blessed Maria, who lived an immaculate life.'
January 6, 2021
Jerusalem Arabs drag their feet for vaccines as eastern parts of city see cases spike
The Arabs of eastern Jerusalem have so far ignored the educational efforts of Israeli health care and the Jerusalem municipality.
January 6, 2021
New ‘the Israelis’ party picks IDF general who organized Gaza pullout, eviction of 8,000 Jews
Gen. (res.) Dan Harel joins the leadership of The Israelis while Ron Huldai promises that half of his list will be female.
January 6, 2021
WATCH: ‘We could have avoided lockdown,’ Israeli doctor says
Israel recorded 8,164 COVID-19 cases in just 24 hours and is heading for full lockdown, a scenario that a top immunologist from Bar-Ilan University says could have been avoided.
January 6, 2021
Netanyahu demands ‘full lockdown immediately’ and gets it, beginning Thursday
The new lockdown will begin on Thursday night and will last two weeks.
January 5, 2021
Terrorist attacks with meat cleaver at highway junction near Jerusalem
The terrorist, wielding a meat cleaver, was shot by Israeli forces.
January 5, 2021
Millionth Israeli vaccine recipient wasn’t a murderer after all, embarrassed Hebrew news site says
It turns out the man was actually a convicted robber.
January 5, 2021
Deputy head of police investigations unit slams own department in ‘flawed’ handling of teen’s death
The Police Investigations Department released the policemen involved in the fatal accident -- an 'irregular' step, Moshe Saada wrote to the State Attorney’s office.
January 5, 2021
Netanyahu to call emergency Covid meeting in 24 hours; Health Minister warns more stringent action needed
'If we don’t take the most stringent action, in March we will be in the same situation as Italy last March,' Edelstein said.
January 5, 2021
Alabama Rep.: Rise in anti-Semitism reflects ‘moral decline in our country’
We’ve lost our way and haven’t taught our kids very well.
January 5, 2021
Former Mossad head to resurrect Pensioners Party for elections
Dani Yatom, who served in the Knesset with the Labor Party, expected to announce a return to politics.
January 5, 2021
Netanyahu’s right-wing rivals sign vote-sharing deal that could spell trouble for prime minister
Bennett's Yemina party and Saar's New Hope signed a surplus votes agreement for the March election.
January 4, 2021
Arab suspect admits to killing Esther Horgan, mother of 6, out for morning jog
Her body was found in the early hours of Monday morning after her family reported her missing.
January 4, 2021
Israel’s Health Minister: We’re winning vaccination battle, but losing mutation war
Israel was in danger of 'losing the war' against the more contagious new variant of Covid-19 first identified in the UK.
January 4, 2021
UAE nabs Iranian terror squad plotting to attack Israelis
Israelis have been warned about visiting Dubai. The discovery of Iranian terror squad underscores the danger.
January 4, 2021
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism expresses cautious optimism tourists will return in spring
About 850,000 tourists entered Israel until March 2020, a decrease of 81.3% compared to 2019.
January 4, 2021
Dubai plastic surgery conference gets new look as both Israeli and Iranian doctors to attend
Iran maintains a hardline policy against any fraternization between its citizens and Israelis, including in international events.
January 4, 2021
WATCH: ‘Wonder Woman’ skips Israel in worldwide theatrical and streaming release
Gal Gadot's new film "Wonder Woman 84" is streaming and being shown in theaters throughout the world, but it is not available to fans in her home country Israel.
January 4, 2021
WATCH: Light speed Israeli vaccination campaign fails to slow runaway corona wave
Despite one of the world's most successful vaccine campaigns, coronavirus cases have surpassed 6,000 per day in Israel.
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January 4, 2021
Bennett: Netanyahu should go home, I should be PM
Head of right-wing Yemina Party rips Netanyahu's handling of the coronavirus crisis, intends to recommend himself to serve as prime minister
January 4, 2021
In election switch, Netanyahu courts the Arab vote
Trying to throw of anti-Arab image, Netanyahu calls on Arab voters to support his right-wing Likud Party.
January 3, 2021
Tel Aviv baffled by mysterious hot steam emerging from ground
Authorities allowed residents back into two buildings, but unable to find the mysterious source of steam emerging from the ground.
January 3, 2021
Israel delivers 2nd Iron Dome battery to US, completing deal
The deal called for the delivery of two Iron Dome batteries.
January 3, 2021
Israel’s Health Minister calls for tighter lockdown, gets support from surprising corner
'We will demand a full-blown lockdown for two weeks. We need to deal one strong blow to morbidity rates and embark on a new path together,' he said.
January 3, 2021
Palestinian DJ released by PA after alcohol-fueled mosque party
Abdulhadi was released on bail but cannot leave the country until the conclusion of the investigation.
January 3, 2021
Israeli driver badly injured by Arab stone-throwers in Binyamin region
The Israeli woman was moderately injured and rushed to a hospital.
January 3, 2021
Anarchists dump pig head on Pelosi’s doorstep
'Unidentified suspect(s) had painted graffiti on the garage door and left a pig's head on the sidewalk,' said the San Francisco Police Department.
January 3, 2021
Israeli officers won’t face charges as riots continue in case of Jewish teen killed in police chase
Some 24 demonstrators were arrested and 15 officers were injured.
January 3, 2021
Munich Olympics official who negotiated with Palestinian terrorists dies at 91
Walther Tröger took part in failed negotiations with Palestinian terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes and coaches and a German police officer in 1972.
January 2, 2021
Israel passes 1 million vaccinations, first in world to exceed 10% of population
Israel leads the world in vaccinating its population, but infection rate continues to rise.
January 1, 2021
Israel’s ‘West Point’ increasingly shapes the IDF ground forces
During their studies, they analyze some 80 military battles from Israel and abroad in addition to 3,000 years’ worth of military history.
January 1, 2021
Let’s see some ID! Soldier keeps top IDF general from entering base
Head of IDF's southern command refused entry to Israel Air Force base when two of his soldiers fail to produce proper ID.
December 31, 2020
Israel’s population approaches 10 million, a doubling in past 30 years
Statistics released on final day of 2020 show population increased this year by 1.7 percent to 9,291,000.
December 31, 2020
Polls show path to victory for Netanyahu opponents
Current numbers show a Right and center-Left coalition is possible without the Likud, haredi, or Arab parties.
December 31, 2020
Undersea Abraham Accords: Shark, Dolphin caught swimming together off Eilat
A shark and dolphin were spotted together off Eilat.
December 31, 2020
Israel’s 3rd lockdown not really working as infection rates rise
Health officials say closure is ineffective, morbidity rising. Edelstein admits political considerations overruled health decisions.
December 31, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry announces 2 week vaccination freeze
The Health Ministry admitted on Thursday morning that vaccine supplies aren’t enough to keep up with demand.
December 31, 2020
Israeli president holds traditional New Year’s reception for heads of Christian denominations
'The State of Israel will always remain committed to freedom of religion, and will always be proud of the strong Christian communities in the Holy Land,' the president said.
December 31, 2020
New Israeli ambassador urges UK to move its embassy to Jerusalem
Tzipi Hotovely, Israel’s first female envoy to Britain, said 'I believe this is the right thing to do because it reflects the reality of Jerusalem being our capital since Israel was established.'
December 31, 2020
Israel’s ‘father of geography’ dies at 101
Brawer’s life’s work was writing and editing the atlases used by generations of Israeli students and which were often called the Brawer Atlas.
December 31, 2020
Rabin assassin hires top lawyer in bid for release from jail
Yigal Amir hires outspoken lawyer Yoram Sheftel in bid to overturn a law that is keeping him in jail.
December 30, 2020