Israel praises US lawmakers for rebuking ‘one-sided’ UN resolutionNetanyahu and the Israeli UN ambassador lauded a bipartisan measure that rebukes the UN for criticizing Israel. January 6, 2017
Liberman questions sincerity of ministers calling for pardon of soldierLiberman accused other ministers, who are calling to pardon IDF soldier Elor Azaria of his manslaughter conviction, of using slogans for their own personal gain. January 5, 2017
Netanyahu and most Israelis support pardoning convicted soldierA poll suggests that 70% of the Israeli public is in favor of pardoning Elor Azaria. January 5, 2017
Indictment expected against Arab-Israeli lawmaker for aiding terroristsAn indictment was authorized against an Arab-Israeli lawmaker suspected aiding imprisoned terrorists. January 5, 2017
US senators present bill to obligate president to move embassy to JerusalemThree Senators reintroduced legislation that recognizes Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel and relocates the US embassy to Jerusalem. January 4, 2017
Israeli ministers call to pardon soldier convicted of killing terroristWhile Liberman called for acceptance of the ruling, a number of MKs are pushing for the convicted soldier to be pardoned. January 4, 2017
Muslim guards try ousting guide for calling Temple Mount by its nameIslamic Waqf officials tried to have the archeologist removed because he referred to the site as the Temple Mount instead of by its Islamic name, "Haram al-Sharif." January 3, 2017
Netanyahu questioned by police over alleged corruptionNetanyahu was questioned by police over suspicions that he received illegal gifts. January 3, 2017
Terror-aiding lawmaker banned from Knesset activities but allowed to voteThe Knesset has taken action against a lawmaker who allegedly exploited his parliamentary rights in order to aid terrorists. January 2, 2017
Tragedy in Jerusalem: Mother and 4 daughters die in suspected murder-suicideJerusalem residents are coping with the shock of an apparent homicide/suicide incident involving a mother and her four daughters. January 2, 2017
Trump’s team plans to invite Netanyahu to inaugurationA plan to invite Netanyahu to Trump's inauguration follows an earlier invitation extended by the US president-elect. January 1, 2017
Bennett to submit vote on annexing Ma’ale AdumimEducation Minister Naftali Bennett will present legislation at the end of January to annex Maale Adumim. January 1, 2017
Israeli economy grows by 3.5 percent in 2016Contrary to predictions, the Israeli economy grew significantly in 2016. January 1, 2017
Netanyahu, Putin discuss ‘developments in region’ by phoneIsrael and Russia have developed relatively close ties over recent years, mainly with regard to the Syrian civil war. January 1, 2017
Netanyahu faces criminal probe, denies allegationsNetanyahu will be questioned in the coming days on allegations of breach of trust and illegal gifts. January 1, 2017
Israel greeted 27,000 immigrants in 2016Some 27,000 Jews from around the world chose to make Israel their new home over the course of 2016. December 29, 2016
Bennett moves to block anti-Israel groups from public schoolsBennett is pushing legislation to outlaw the use of public schools by 'organizations which operate in Israel against IDF soldiers.' December 27, 2016
‘We do not turn the other cheek,’ Netanyahu asserts'Israel is a country with national pride, and we do not turn the other cheek.' December 26, 2016
Police search office of terror-aiding Arab Knesset memberPolice are proceeding with their investigation against Ghattas, while he has lost his right to vote at the Knesset. December 26, 2016
Fake Pakistani news site claims Israel plans to bomb countryA report by a fake Pakistani news site about an Israeli nuclear threat demonstrates the potential danger of such fabrications. December 26, 2016
Israeli tech raises record-breaking funds in 2016Israeli high-tech companies have set new records in raising funds in 2016. December 26, 2016
Senators threaten to cut funding to UN in wake of anti-Israel resolutionSeveral US senators are calling for the cutting of US funding to the UN in the wake of its latest anti-Israel resolution. December 26, 2016
Israel rebukes envoys of countries that supported anti-Israel UN resolutionJerusalem is sending a strong message that its will not tolerate diplomatic blows from any country. December 26, 2016
Israel fears Obama will strike againJerusalem is bracing itself for another diplomatic strike by Obama. December 26, 2016
Scorned by Obama, Israel forges ties with RussiaTension in Israel's relationship with the Obama administration compelled Jerusalem to forge ties elsewhere. December 25, 2016
Netanyahu blames Obama for ‘shameful’ anti-Israel UN resolution'From the information that we have, we have no doubt that the Obama administration initiated it, stood behind it, coordinated on the wording and demanded that it be passed.' December 25, 2016
Israeli left holds Netanyahu responsible for hostile UN resolutionLapid criticized left-wing politicians who blamed Netanyahu for the UN decision, saying 'patriots don’t behave thus.' December 25, 2016
Fires break out on fuel tank in Haifa BayApproximately 40 fire crews around Israel are working to contain fires on a fuel tank in Haifa Bay. December 25, 2016
Terrorists fire at entrance to Israeli community of Beit ElPalestinian terrorists fired in the direction of the entrance to the Israeli community of Beit El. December 25, 2016
WATCH: Anti-Israel vote reignites push for US to leave UNSteve Hilton, who served as director of strategy for former British Prime Minister David Cameron, reacted to the UN's vote against Israel by saying, "we would have a much more stable, peaceful and prosperous world if the UN just didn't exist." December 25, 2016
WATCH: Trump says US should block UN resolution against IsraelPresident-elect Donald Trump says the US should veto a UN resolution to prevent the world body from 'imposing terms' on Israel. December 22, 2016
Missing Israeli woman confirmed killed in Berlin attackAn Israeli tourist in Berlin who had been missing since Monday night’s truck-ramming attack was confirmed to be among the 12 victims. December 22, 2016
Knesset panel votes to strip terror-aiding MK of parliamentary immunityAn Arab Knesset member may lose his parliamentary immunity and face prosecution for abetting terror against Israelis. December 21, 2016
WATCH: Israel’s ex-president freed from jailFormer Israeli President Moshe Katsav won early release from prison, five years after being jailed on charges of rape. December 21, 2016
Israeli tycoon suspected of elaborate bribery scheme in Guinea arrestedSteinmetz is ranked by Forbes Israel as the 24th richest Israeli in the world, with an estimated net worth of about $1.5 billion. December 21, 2016
Israel condemns assassination of Russian Ambassador to TurkeyNetanyahu called for a combined effort to fight global terrorism. December 20, 2016
Reporter with ties to BDS may have to leave IsraelIsrael may decide not to renew a press card for a foreign reporter with ties to the BDS movement. December 19, 2016
WATCH: Trump knows who mourned and who danced on 9/11, Friedman saysTrump knows who's right and who's wrong in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. December 19, 2016
Israel’s top Catholic cleric bemoans destruction of Christian MideastSpeaking in Israel, the new top Catholic cleric mourned the plight of Christians in the rest of the Middle East. December 19, 2016
Amona residents agree to evacuate their homes, avoid confrontation with IDFThe beleaguered residents of the community of Amona agreed to evacuate their homes in favor of being forcefully ejected by the IDF. December 18, 2016
WATCH: Trump will not force a solution on Israel, says incoming US ambassadorTrump will respect the democratic process in the Jewish state. December 18, 2016
Committee accepts parole for imprisoned Israeli ex-presidentAfter serving five years for assaulting several women, Katsav will be released from prison. December 18, 2016
Netanyahu orders action against illegal Arab constructionPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for equal law enforcement among all sectors in Israel and is seeking the demolition of illegally built Arab construction December 18, 2016
WATCH: Turkish ambassador to Israel calls for ‘new beginning’Turkey's new ambassador to Israel, Mekin Mustafa Kemal Okem, called for a 'new beginning.' December 18, 2016
Trump’s pick for US envoy to Israel wants embassy in JerusalemTrump's choice as US envoy to Israel, is being celebrated by advocates for Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. December 16, 2016
Amona residents reject government compromise, brace for evacuationAfter exhausting all foreseeable solutions, the residents of Amona are preparing to be removed from their homes. December 15, 2016
Netanyahu to Iran: ‘We’re not a rabbit, we’re a tiger’Netanyahu conveyed a message through Kazakhstan to Iranian President Rouhani, saying Israel 'is not a rabbit, but a tiger.' December 14, 2016
WATCH: IAF pilots fly F-35 over Israel for the first timeIsrael Air Force pilots tested the newly delivered F-35 stealth fighter jets. December 14, 2016
Residents of Amona, scheduled for demolition, to decide on government proposalWhile the residents of Amona contemplate about accepting an alternative solution presented by the government, the community's supporters protested outside Prime Minister Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence against the scheduled demolition of Amona. December 14, 2016
Netanyahu in Kazakhstan: Israel seeks seat on UN Security CouncilNetanyahu lauded Israel's cooperation with Kazakhstan as a model for improved relations with other Muslim countries. December 14, 2016
Netanyahu’s visit to Azerbaijan sparks concern in TehranIran is concerned about Israel's budding ties with neighboring Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. December 14, 2016
Posters of Netanyahu with noose spark probe, controversyPosters by art students seemingly calling for violence against Netanyahu have prompted public debate. December 14, 2016
WATCH: ‘We will cling to Amona,’ activist tells thousands at rallyJewish homes in the embattled community of Amona will not be moved, 'not even one centimeter.' December 14, 2016
Family separated by Holocaust reunites in JerusalemMembers of a Jewish family separated during the Holocaust have been reunited. December 13, 2016
Israel ignores visit by Sweden’s hostile foreign ministerNot for the first time, Israel is boycotting Sweden's top diplomat. December 13, 2016
Israel enhances trade with Azerbaijan; defense purchases already near $5BNetanyahu visited Azerbaijan, where he was warmly received and succeeded in his mission to establish cooperation several areas. December 13, 2016
WATCH: Netanyahu expresses appreciation for tolerance shown to Jews in Muslim AzerbaijanPrime Minister Biynamin Netanyahu shows his appreciation to Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, for the "tolerance" the Muslim nation has shown to its Jewish community. December 13, 2016
Netanyahu embarks on historic visit to Azerbaijan and KazakhstanNetanyahu is deepening Israel's ties with two significant countries in the Muslim world. December 13, 2016
Israeli Air Force gets ‘game-changing’ F-35 fighter planesThe arrival of the F-35 figher planes in Israel is described by a senior IAF official as a game-changing development. December 12, 2016
Israel seeks to end national service in foreign-funded organizationsThe Knesset gave its initial approval to a bill that would limit the actions of organizations that receive the majority of their funding from foreign governments. December 12, 2016
