World’s oldest man will finally celebrate Bar Mitzvah at age 113!After being unable to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah 100 years ago during WWI, Israeli Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal, nearly 113 and the oldest person in the world, will soon celebrate that momentous coming of age. September 15, 2016
WATCH: Congressman Ted Deutch supports a strong US-Israel security agreementDemocratic Congressman Ted Deutch (Fla.) stresses full support for providing military assistance to Israel. September 15, 2016
Israel signs ‘historic’ $38B military aid deal with USIn what has been deemed an historic deal for the size and scope of the military aid package Israel will receive from the US over the next ten years, both countries signed a Memorandum of Understanding which gives Israel approximately $38 billion - slightly more than past years and more than any other country. September 15, 2016
Israeli, Asian religious leaders discuss global issues in JerusalemIsraeli religious leaders met with a delegation of East Asian religious leaders at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Tuesday to exchange ideas on global issues ranging from the advancement of peace to the protection of the environment. September 14, 2016
Israel, US to sign new deal on military aid packageIsrael and the US have reached a deal on military aid to the Jewish state over the next decade amounting to approximately $38 billion and with certain provisos. September 14, 2016
Israel launches spy satellite into spaceThe Ofek 11, Israel seventh espionage satellite, is meant to assist Israel in intelligence-gathering. September 14, 2016
Man shot dead while sitting in carIsraeli police officials are investigating a criminal incident in Nazareth in which a man was shot dead while sitting in his car. September 13, 2016
Man arrested after threatening to kill NetanyahuIsrael's police arrested a man on Tuesday after he threatened to shoot and kill Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. September 13, 2016
First case of Zika Virus discovered in IsraelIsraeli officials say that the chances of the virus spreading at this time are slim, and that there is no need for further alarm. September 13, 2016
Israel wins second medal in Rio ParalympicsIsrael was again filled with pride on Monday when Paralympic athlete Doron Shaziri won the bronze medal in the men's three-stage shooting competition at a distance of 50 meters at the 2016 Rio games. September 13, 2016
Israel hosts East Asian religious leaders in JerusalemLeading religious figures from the Buddhist, Hindu, and Sikh communities from India, Japan, China, Myanmar, and South Korea are visiting Israel to participate in an interfaith conference in Jerusalem. September 12, 2016
Jerusalem synagogue defaced with crossesA Jerusalem synagogue was defaced when vandals spray-painted black crosses on its walls and windows Sunday night. September 12, 2016
Israel wins first medal in Rio ParalympicsIsrael has won a total of 380 Paralympic medals, putting it thirteenth on the list of medal-winning countries. September 12, 2016
Netanyahu: Israel stands with America on 9/11 Israel stands in solidarity together with the citizens of the United States of America on September 11 to commemorate that horrific day on which 3,000 innocent people died at the hands of Islamic terrorists. September 11, 2016
Rescue units pull last body from Tel Aviv building collapseThe IDF's Search and Rescue unit on Saturday recovered and extracted the final body buried beneath the rubble of a collapsed Tel Aviv construction site, setting the final death toll from the incident at six. September 11, 2016
Israeli football team greeted with Nazi salutes in ItalyItalian football federation President Carlo Tavecchio 'strongly condemned' a group of traveling Italy fans who gave fascist salutes before Monday's 3-1 win against Israel in Haifa. September 8, 2016
IDF soldier decorated posthumously for braveryIDF soldier Staff Sgt. Tuvia Yanai Weissman on Tuesday was decorated posthumously for bravery he exhibited while confronting a terrorist in a supermarket in the Binyamin region just north of Jerusalem in February. September 7, 2016
Netanya mayor arrested in corruption scandalNetanya's mayor, Miriam Feirberg, was questioned on Wednesday by the national anti-fraud unit on suspicion of accepting bribes in exchange for advancing building projects, part of a rapidly broadening and unraveling corruption scandal. September 7, 2016
Netanyahu at The Hague: Fighting Militant Islam ‘critical’ for world securityOn a trip to the Netherlands this week, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated the need for Europe and Israel to work together in the fight against Islamic terrorism, emphasizing the Jewish State's important contribution to global security. September 7, 2016
2 killed, scores wounded in Tel Aviv building collapseA four-story underground parking lot under construction in Tel Aviv collapsed on Monday, killing two people and wounding dozens. September 5, 2016
Druze mayor kills man in self defenseSliman Amar, the mayor of Julis, a Druze town in northern Israel, is suspected of shooting and killing a man who attempted to assault him on Monday. September 5, 2016
Israel, Pakistan, UAE Air Forces conduct joint exercise in USIn what may come as a surprise to many, Israel recently conducted a joint air force exercise over the Nevada desert in the US with Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates - Muslim countries with which it has no diplomatic relations. September 2, 2016
Israel’s parents ecstatic as children start the school yearParents across the country breathed an audible sigh of relief on Thursday as summer vacation officially came to an end as Israel's 2,232,172 children started the new school year. September 1, 2016
Turkey’s Erdogan ratifies reconciliation pact with IsraelAfter a six-year rift during which the relationship between Israel and Turkey was strained, the two countries have agreed to rebuild ties. September 1, 2016
4 Arabs arrested after breaching Ben Gurion Airport securityAirport security immediately set into motion its emergency protocol and caught the four, who claimed they entered the airport by mistake, as they attempted to escape. August 31, 2016
Israel helps rescue animals from Gaza zooLiving conditions for animals at the Khan Yunis Zoo in Gaza were unbearable, so international charity, Four Paws, stepped in to save them and with Israel's help, have been transferred to new homes around the world. August 26, 2016
Burst pipe pours 200 tons of crude oil into Red Sea near Israel’s south coastAn oil spill originating from a burst pipe in Jordan that flowed into the Gulf of Aqaba, just south of Eilat, is not threatening Israel’s beaches, Israeli authorities said Wednesday. August 24, 2016
UN demands Palestinians investigate lynching in police stationAhmad Izz Halaweh, the main suspect in the shooting of two PA police officers last week, was arrested on Tuesday and taken to the Juneid security compound, where he was beaten to death by security officers. August 24, 2016
Netanyahu, Putin discuss diplomatic process, Mideast issuesAfter France demonstrated it aims to push Israel into a corner and create a Palestinian state with or without negotiations, Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear he would not allow the Jewish State to be bullied by the Europeans - and instead pivoted to Russia. August 24, 2016
Israel builds ties with another Muslim African stateThe Jewish State is trying to develop its relationship with African states that can potentially help Israel's stance in the UN and elsewhere. August 24, 2016
Palestinian police lynch suspect while in custodyThe victim's family denounced the murder, saying he was 'killed in cold blood without the least observance of human rights' and demanded that the killers be brought to justice. August 23, 2016
Police arrest Arab man suspected of murdering pregnant wifeIsrael's police arrested a man from the Arab town of Tamra in northern Israel on Tuesday on the suspicion he killed his pregnant wife. August 23, 2016
Egyptian FM sparks outrage for refusing to call IDF killings ‘terrorism’Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry sparked the rage of Palestinians and Arab media when he refused to label the IDF's killing of Palestinians as 'terrorism.' August 23, 2016
Israel and Guinea agree to exchange ambassadorsIsrael and the African country of Guinea are developing relations and have agreed to exchange ambassadors. August 23, 2016
Turkey: Rioters detained after trying to break into Israeli consulateFive Turkish rioters were arrested after trying to break into the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Monday to protest Israel's retaliatory airstrikes against Hamas after the southern Israeli city of Sderot was hit by a rocket fired from Gaza. August 22, 2016
2 Palestinian police, 2 criminals killed in clashesPalestinian police are struggling to crack down on widespread illegal gun possession and other crimes, but face an uphill battle against criminal gangs and lawlessness. August 21, 2016
European Football Association to discipline Scottish team for anti-Israel demoAfter fans of Glasgow’s Celtic soccer team broke the law and flew Palestinian flags at a Champions league game against visiting Israeli team, Hapoel Beersheba, the Union of European Football Associations decided to charge the Celtic team over its fans' anti-Israel demonstrations. August 21, 2016
Turkish parliament ratifies reconciliation pact with IsraelAfter breaking off diplomatic ties with Israel six years ago over the Mavi Marmara incident, Turkey's parliament has ratified a reconciliation agreement, allowing for the reestablishment of official ties between the two countries. August 21, 2016
USAF Chief of Staff visits IsraelIsrael and the US maintain close relations on many levels and this week's visit by United States Air Force Chief of Staff General David L. Goldfein only further cements these close ties. August 18, 2016
233 US and Canadian immigrants arrive in IsraelIn just the last decade alone, thousands of people have moved to Israel, strengthening the presence of the Jewish people in their historic homeland. August 17, 2016
Israel arrests senior Hamas official in RamallahIsrael is fighting Palestinian terrorism and has arrested a senior Hamas official after which the terror organization claimed Israel is trying to hinder its success in the upcoming Palestinian elections. August 17, 2016
IDF establishing new Intelligence Center in NegevIsrael is currently in the process of relocating some of its military headquarters and a number of bases to the south of the country to free up much sought-after land for housing and to improve living standards in the Negev. August 17, 2016
7 IDF soldiers injured in accidentA collision between an armored vehicle and a tractor in northern Israel on Tuesday left seven IDF soldiers injured, two of them seriously. August 17, 2016
Trump backers launch effort to gain votes in IsraelThere are currently approximately 350,000 people in Israel who hold the right to vote in the US presidential election and the Trump campaign is wasting no time trying to gain their support. August 16, 2016
Haifa bus driver likely saved a passenger’s lifeA bus driver , recognizing a medical emergency, deviated from his route and rushed a woman to the local hospital in Haifa. August 12, 2016
IDF officer charged with selling arms to criminalsAn IDF company commander and his driver are being charged with selling stolen weapons to criminals in Israel. August 10, 2016
Israel wins first medal in RioIsrael’s Judoka Yarden Gerbi won a bronze medal in the under 63-kg Judo competition on Tuesday after beating her Japanese opponent Miku Tashiru, winning Israel its first Olympic medal in the 2016 Rio Games. August 10, 2016
WATCH: IDF salutes Israeli Olympic athletesThe IDF fitness instructors salute the athletes representing Israel at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. August 10, 2016
Several injured in drone crashSeveral Israelis were lightly injured on Tuesday when an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crashed into an empty building in Wadi Ara, in northern Israel, and started a fire. August 9, 2016
Israel demolishes EU-funded illegal buildingsWhile the European Union decries any legitimate Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria, it eagerly funds illegal Palestinian projects. August 9, 2016
Defense Ministry: we did not compare Iran deal to Munich pactIsrael's Ministry of Defense issued a clarification of its statement that seemed to compare the nuclear deal with Iran and the 1938 Munich Agreement, after President Obama falsely claimed Israel now supports the Iran deal. August 9, 2016
Israeli minister: Iran Deal still bad, even if not yet breachedIsraeli Minister Yuval Steinitz said the controversial nuclear deal is 'a bad deal, but it's an accomplished fact, and during the first year we have spotted no significant breach from the Iranians.' August 8, 2016
Jordan turns back Israelis carrying religious artifactsEven Jordan, with which Israel has relatively good diplomatic relations, demonstrates deep-seated anti-Semitism when some Israeli tourists try to visit. August 8, 2016
Israel seeks to bar entry to and deport anti-Israel activistsIsrael's government has established an inter-ministerial team tasked with formulating a program that will track down and deport anti-Israel activists who have come to the Jewish State to cause damage. August 8, 2016
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
