Netanyahu to Erdogan: We’ll raise Israel-Turkey ties to new heights The two leaders 'agreed to continue strengthening bilateral relations and to bring them to new heights.' May 29, 2023
Israel Border Police officer dies suddenly during training session Further training sessions have been suspended and an investigation into her death will be launched, Border Police said in a statement. May 29, 2023
Lapid attacks pending ‘values of Zionism’ bill as racist; Ben Gvir blasts Lapid as ‘extreme leftist’ and ‘liar’ 'It wouldn't do any harm if artificial intelligence could replace your entire government.' May 29, 2023
‘40 months’ jailtime? He should have gotten 15 years,’ says IDF soldier attacked by terrorist In a plea bargain, a Palestinian who attacked and tried to steal a soldier’s weapon will possibly be treated like a petty thief, outraging the victim. May 29, 2023
JERUSALEM: Islamists celebrating Erdogan election win call for massacre of Jews According to Israeli journalist Yoni ben Menachem, public Islamic figures from eastern Jerusalem have helped Erdogan's election campaign in recent weeks. May 29, 2023
Homesh yeshiva relocated during the night to state land, with government approval Defense Minister Yoav Gallant signed off on the move, infuriating members of the Opposition. May 29, 2023
5-year-old son of Arab-Israeli crime boss targeted for assassination 'There are no more red lines,' says senior police officer after Arab crime boss' son and his bodyguard wounded in assassination attempt. May 29, 2023
‘Super scary’ – Jenin terrorists shoot, hit houses in Israeli town Terrorists unleash hail of bullets on Israeli town across the Green Line; multiple homes, vehicles struck, but no injuries reported. May 29, 2023
‘Death to Arabs’ defamation: Ben-Gvir sues ex-minister for podcast remarks Ben-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party sue former left-wing politician who said they promote violence against Arabs. May 29, 2023
Israel-Gulf train awaits Saudi normalization The project would link Haifa to the Saudi Gulf port of Damman, the UAE and Bahrain. May 29, 2023
Police beat protesters against Christian missionizing at Judaism’s holiest site, 9 arrested Three policemen refused to say why they beat protesters, and a fourth said it was because they were yelling at tourists and blocking the way. May 28, 2023
‘BESIEGE ROTHMAN’: Lawmaker shouted down, attacked at Tel Aviv University 'Your argument is weak. You don’t have the ability to deal intellectually, so you shout. What can you do, you are limited,' Rothman said. May 28, 2023
Caving to pressure: Israel backs away from bill to rein in hostile, foreign-funded NGOs Politically conservative NGOs in Israel published an open letter on Sunday protesting the news that the bill would be shelved. May 28, 2023
WATCH: IDF inaugurates next-gen combat vehicles, ‘groundbreaking leap forward’ The armored personnel carriers can carry 12 men, drive at 90 kph and be in operational use for days at a time. May 28, 2023
Lowering cost of living is the government’s top priority, says PM Judicial reform not mentioned in the prime minister’s overview of the government’s agenda. May 28, 2023
Biden demands Israel drop NGO bill in exchange for White House invite, Saudi peace deal The Biden administration reportedly dangles offer of streamlined Saudi normalization, White House visit in exchange for Netanyahu shelving legislation aimed at limiting foreign funding to NGOs in Israel. May 28, 2023
Yesh Atid issues ultimatum, threatens to end judicial reform talks if demands not met President Herzog warned last month that lawmakers or parties who sabotage the negotiations will be judged harshly by history. May 28, 2023
Cockroach sparks terror attack panic in Tel Aviv Several patrons injured at popular Tel Aviv cafe as diners stampede, overturning tables and trampling each other, according to eyewitnesses. May 28, 2023
Israelis brace for flash floods Stormy weather and heavy rains expected across Israel, raising concerns of flash floods. May 28, 2023
Drop in turnout for 21st weekend of anti-government protests Labor party head Merav Michaeli gave a speech at a protest near Karkur amid booing and heckling. May 27, 2023
9-year-old Israeli girl wounded by stray bullet near Ramallah The bullet came from the direction of a Palestinian town near Ramallah May 27, 2023
WATCH: Israel ravaged by over 170 fires amid heatwave Firefighters battled extreme weather conditions, with temperatures soaring to as high as 40°C (104°F) and reduced visibility due to dust and mist. May 27, 2023
Knesset member to meet with senior Palestinian official who would ‘use nuclear weapons’ on Israel 'So far we don't have nuclear weapons, but by God, if we had - we would use them,' Jibril Rajoub has said. May 25, 2023
EU envoy: ‘No such thing as Area A and B, it’s all Palestine’ The German diplomat spoke during a tour organized by Peace Now, Yesh Din and Emek Shaveh. May 25, 2023
BBC ‘fanning terrorism,’ MK says; pens letter demanding change The broadcaster must stop its policy of calling Israeli settlements 'illegal' while banning even the use of the word ‘terrorist,’ MK Ohad Tal demanded. May 25, 2023
Terrorist who shot and wounded soldiers nabbed after months-long manhunt After nearly nine months on the run, Maher Asayed was finally arrested by security forces. May 25, 2023
Hamas wins Palestinian university elections, proving growing support in PA-controlled areas Gaza-based terror group enjoys strong support from PA Arabs, as embattled Mahmoud Abbas' popularity continues to decline. May 25, 2023
Israeli citizen murdered in Dubai, stabbed 35 times 'The circumstances of the case are being investigated by the local authorities.' May 24, 2023
WATCH: New dairy farm in Negev desert will be Israel’s largest – and the cows, the country’s happiest The Halutza dairy farm established in the Negev desert established just only a year ago will become the largest in Israel, with support from Jewish National Fund-USA. May 24, 2023
Rabbi who claimed Bennett is not Jewish apologizes after losing defamation lawsuit Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett touts first legal victory in series of defamation lawsuits, forcing Rabbi Ronen Shaulov to retract claims Bennett and his parents are not Jewish. May 24, 2023
Shin Bet busts Arab-Israeli Hamas recruit planning to bomb a bus Resident of northern Arab town was reportedly planning to bomb a bus in Hadera, had scoped out sites for terror attacks and conducted intelligence-gathering missions for Hamas. May 24, 2023
Netanyahu: With budget passed, judicial reform is next Religious Zionism MK says that should compromise negotiations fail, 'we will move forward unilaterally' with judicial reform legislation. May 24, 2023
Knesset successfully passes 2023-2024 budget after overnight blitz ,This government will last all four of its years,, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the final vote. May 24, 2023
Deadly epidemic wiping out sea life in Mediterranean, Gulf of Eilat: Israeli study 'Fast and violent death': Researchers from Tel Aviv University say deadly epidemic has already wiped out an entire population of urchins in the northern Gulf of Eilat essential to the coral reef ecosystem. May 24, 2023
New IDF policy: Prioritize terrorists’ lives over safety of troops, civilians 'Are we now supposed to save the lives of terrorists who want to kill us?' asks outraged combat soldier. May 23, 2023
After lying about terror victims, CNN apologizes Christiane Amanpour apologizes more than a month after falsely implying that British-Israeli women, who were murdered at point blank range by terrorists, were armed and had been exchanging fire with their killers. May 23, 2023
Netanyahu to visit UAE on first-ever state trip PM Netanyahu has toured the Emirates on previous occasions, but never in an official capacity as Head of State on a diplomatic visit. May 23, 2023
New housing for Jews in Arab-majority Jerusalem neighborhood approved: report Plan for 400 housing units for Jewish families receives initial approval, but similar plan approved 20 years ago was indefinitely shelved. May 23, 2023
Ultra-Orthodox lawmaker sparks backlash with comment about pop star’s immodest dress MK Moshe Gafni says he would 'donate clothes' to singer Noa Kirel, Israel's contestant in the Eurovision song contest who won third place. May 22, 2023
Israel brushes up against ‘status quo’ atop Temple Mount The rising number of Jewish visitors to the site is putting in question the future of the status quo established following the Six-Day War. May 22, 2023
The cheese that sparked an Israeli protest movement – a Shavuot necessity To celebrate Shavuot, we explore the humble cottage cheese, an Israeli staple that encompasses no less than the country’s heritage, struggles and dreams all at once. May 22, 2023
Likud reaches budget deal with ultra-orthodox party, preventing new elections Orthodox faction will receive up to $68 million for stipends to its yeshiva students. May 22, 2023
3 terrorists killed, bomb lab destroyed in IDF raid Local terror groups opened fire on troops, triggering a gun battle. No IDF soldiers were wounded in the exchange of fire. May 22, 2023
Ben-Gvir promises ‘total war’ against Arab crime, protection rackets 14 arrested in anti-mafia raid in northern Bedouin town; Ben-Gvir says operation just the beginning, pledges to restore governance to crime-ridden region. May 22, 2023
Netanyahu government backs plan to invest 2 billion shekels in Jerusalem’s Arab neighborhoods Housing, infrastructure, educational and health facilities among the budgeted items to improve life for the capital’s Arab residents. May 22, 2023
WATCH: Celebrity seal clearly a Zionist: Yulia spotted again at an Israeli beach The rare monk seal that has captured the hearts of Israelis and garnered media attention all around the world. May 21, 2023
Smotrich to gov’t ministries: Prepare to double number of Jews in Judea and Samaria The finance minister assured in closed discussions that funding would be made available even though it is not included in the current budget. May 21, 2023
‘To get his [Abbas’] attention, Netanyahu holds this week’s cabinet meeting in Jerusalem’s Old City 'In contrast to what Abu Mazen [aka Abbas] said several days ago, we were here thousands of years ago and will still be here thousands of years from now.' May 21, 2023
Bluffing or real threats? Coalition clashes ahead of budget deadline 'If the Likud wants to go to elections instead of giving a budget to the Negev and Galilee - go ahead,' Ben-Gvir told Hebrew-language media in a statement on Sunday. May 21, 2023
‘Unforgivable, Netanyahu should suffer in hell’ – Liberman attacks PM Former finance minister accuses Netanyahu of intentionally keeping ultra-Orthodox community poor and ignorant. May 21, 2023
US ‘deeply troubled’ by reversal of ban on Israelis returning to demolished Samaria town Army commander signs order ending prohibition on Israelis entering the site of the former town of Homesh - evacuated in the 2005 Disengagement - drawing criticism from the US Embassy in Jerusalem. May 21, 2023
Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount: ‘We are the owners of Jerusalem and Israel’ Israel's national security minister also reiterated his call not to cut funding to the Negev and Galilee. May 21, 2023
Noa Kirel’s Holocaust comments spark outrage in Poland 'The Israeli artist recalled the Holocaust, and blamed the Poles for the murder of Jews.' May 20, 2023
More than 100,000 people protest judicial reform The negotiations allow Netanyahu to continue weakening the foundations of democracy. May 20, 2023
Violence erupts between Jews, Arabs in Old City during Jerusalem Day festivities Jerusalem Day fell this year on Friday, although the annual Flag March and other events were held a day early. May 19, 2023
Who’s the father? Israeli fertility clinic mixes up samples – 2nd time in a year The hospital said it would update the Health Ministry and the public when more information becomes available while respecting the family's privacy. May 19, 2023
WATCH: ‘I gave you the Golan Heights,’ Trump tells American Jews He was warmly greeted, with one person saying, 'You're the best.' May 19, 2023
‘Violent gangs’: Anti-Israel MK slams Jews for dancing with Israeli flags 'The march of aggression, of racist and violent superiority, is presented as a dance of happiness,' says the only Jewish lawmker in the Arab Joint List. May 19, 2023
WATCH: Jerusalem Day celebration in mixed Arab-Jewish city The local religious community in Jaffa, along with students from the local yeshiva and girls’ seminary, were singing and dancing through the streets in a peaceful show of unity. May 19, 2023
Joy on Jerusalem Day as tens of thousands march in capital Energy and youth the order of the day as Israelis fete the 1967 liberation of the city’s east. May 18, 2023