Divine providence? Israeli baby’s birth coincides with that of child lost to terror Adva Biton’s seventh daughter will share a bittersweet birthday with an older sister she’ll never know. May 21, 2019
Israel, Hamas deny reports of 6-month ceasefire Israel and Hamas say there is no six-month ceasefire agreement, contradicting earlier reports. May 21, 2019
NASCAR star Alon Day discusses unique role of being an Israeli sports ambassador to the world Alon Day, an Israeli car-racing driver, hopes to do more than just win the European title. He wants to make the American racing world know that he's a force to be reckoned with. May 21, 2019
Futurist offers underground housing solution to Israel’s coming population explosion Futurist offers out-of-the-box solution for Israel's coming housing crisis. May 21, 2019
WATCH: Here will be Trump town on the Golan Israel has decided where it will establish Trump town in the Golan Heights, PNetanyahu told his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday. The community seems happy about it. May 21, 2019
Israeli construction site tragedy renews calls for government to step in Reactions to the tragedy include calls for stricter safety supervision at construction sites and enforcement of existing laws. May 20, 2019
Hebrew University graduate program spouts anti-Israel rhetoric Hebrew University Professor Daphna Golan "created a hostile image of this country which does not correspond to reality." May 20, 2019
Netanyahu blasts state comptroller committee: Why can’t I receive legal defense funding? Netanyahu battles with permits committee over right to seek help funding his legal defense. May 20, 2019
Polish politician sticks skullcap on rival, accuses party of ‘bowing to Jews’ During a political debate in the run-up to elections in Poland, a far-right candidate placed a kippah on the head of a political rival before claiming her party sold the country to Jews for 'billions.' May 19, 2019
‘Deal of the Century’ phase 1 to be unveiled next month Trump administration to roll out first phase of plan next month. May 19, 2019
Christian persecution in Palestinian Authority rampant, population plummets Another Christian institution in the PA was targeted by vandals, while the number of Christians living in the PA has dropped to an all-time low. May 19, 2019
Netanyahu warns partners: Time running out to form right-wing gov’t "I regret that the parties are still in the treetops," Netanyahu told a weekly meeting of his old cabinet as the formation of a new one remains elusive. May 19, 2019
35,000 Arabs departed Gaza Strip in 2018 Thousands are leaving the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. May 19, 2019
Balloon bomb lands in IDF base in Israel’s south An explosive device landed in an IDF base on Saturday. No injuries were reported. May 19, 2019
Israel receives high praise for hosting of Eurovision Israeli organizers are praised for their running of the event, which went smoothly despite boycott calls and other controversies. May 19, 2019
‘Jews exploited Holocaust’ in twisted video presented by Al Jazeera youth channel After pressure, AJ+, an Al Jazeera channel geared to youth, pulled a video that presented a distorted view of the Holocaust. May 19, 2019
WATCH: Israeli special needs band steals the show at Eurovision While Israel's Shalva Band dropped out of the Eurovision competition to avoid breaking the Jewish Sabbath, they performed at the contest's semifinals and brought the house down. May 18, 2019
Israel’s Genesis lander crash site located on lunar surface NASA located the crash site of Israel's Genesis lander. May 16, 2019
Israel-Poland relations teeter in wake of attack on Polish ambassador Israel-Poland relations have been damaged by a spitting attack on the Polish ambassador in front of Poland's Embassy in Tel Aviv. May 16, 2019
Triplets born to Israeli couple who lost two children in fire last year The Ginsberg family rejoices half a year after mourning the terrible loss of two young children. May 16, 2019
WATCH: Poisoned Golan vulture returned to nature The Israel Nature and Parks Authority released the surviving birds. May 16, 2019
Under pressure, Netanyahu considers temporary coalition of 60 MKs With less than two weeks left to form a coalition government, the prime minister floats a temporary solution. May 16, 2019
WATCH: Massive fire in Israeli wheat field lit by Palestinian rioters "This afternoon, the rioters launched incendiary devices which caused a massive fire in a wheat field near Israeli villages & communities," Israel's Foreign Ministry tweeted on Wednesday. May 16, 2019
Earthquake shakes Jerusalem, central Israel According to the Geophysical Institute of Israel, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale. May 15, 2019
Poland demands punishment for assault of Israeli on Polish ambassador in Tel Aviv Israel's ambassador to Poland has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Warsaw. Israel pledges to update Polish officials on progress in the case. May 15, 2019
WATCH: Israel wows with opening of Eurovision 2019 Despite fears among Israelis that something would go wrong, the show went off without a hitch. Barzilai's performance left the crowd cheering. May 15, 2019
Synagogue vandalized near Tel Aviv, Arabs suspected The synagogue sexton showed how the assailants tried to forcibly open the ark, where Torah scrolls are kept. May 15, 2019
‘Trump effect’: New data reveals Israeli building boom in Judea and Samaria Israel ramped up spending in Judea and Samaria following the election of President Donald Trump, according to official data obtained by The Associated Press. May 15, 2019
Analysis: Israel reintroduces targeted killings, but are they effective? Netanyahu announced a return to targeted killings in the Gaza Strip. Does the tactic work? May 14, 2019
Facebook can cause depression, says Israeli study Only 15 minutes of surfing the social media platform is enough to cause depression, a new Israeli study suggests. May 14, 2019
Democrats rally around Tlaib after Holocaust comments Democratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer say that Rep. Tlaib’s comments were taken out of context, and demanded Republicans apologize. May 14, 2019
Israel’s left-wing in uproar as Netanyahu targets Supreme Court for reform Reforming Israel's Supreme Court may be the central struggle of Israel's next government. May 14, 2019
Israeli cyber group’s spyware infects phones through single missed call The Financial Times identified the actor as Israel’s NSO Group, and WhatsApp all but confirmed the identification. May 14, 2019
WATCH: After rockets, traumatized Israelis’ ‘personal wars’ begin "If anyone thinks once the fighting is over everything's quiet, exactly the opposite is true. May 14, 2019
Israeli airmen to teach US, British pilots about F-35 Israel’s experience with the most advanced stealth jet in the world will be tapped even by the country that invented it. May 13, 2019
Israel’s poisoned vultures case leads to arrest of first suspect Israeli border police arrested a suspect in the deaths of griffon vultures on the Golan. May 13, 2019
WATCH: US warns Israel over growing ties with China Israel and the U.S. enjoy strong ties, but they do have their strategic differences. One bone of contention is Israel's flourishing relationship with China. May 13, 2019
Poland cancels Israeli delegation’s visit to discuss Holocaust reparations Poland cancelled the visit of an Israeli delegation scheduled to arrive to discuss the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. May 13, 2019
Israel locates site on Golan to be named after President Trump Israel has selected a location for a community to be named after President Trump on the Golan. May 13, 2019
Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli ordered to pay millions in back taxes The Israeli supermodel misrepresented her permanent residence in order to dodge Israel's higher taxes. May 13, 2019
Retired Israeli judge sparks firestorm with criticism of former Miss World’s religious head covering Likud MK Sharren Haskel said she would wear a 'turban' for a week, urged other women to follow her example, and went on television wearing one to talk about it. May 12, 2019
Eurovision excitement builds as popular song contest opens this week in Tel Aviv Eurovision will likely dominate the headlines in Israel for the coming week. May 12, 2019
Israeli cabinet minister: Iran may strike Israel as Trump turns screws on Tehran A member of Israel's Security Cabinet said that Iran may attack Israel as Trump squeezes the country over its pursuit of nuclear weapons. May 12, 2019
Netanyahu: I need more time to form government Netanyahu is expected to form a governing majority of 65 Knesset members. May 12, 2019
Trump offers Iran direct line to White House, report says The Trump administration provided a direct line that the Iranians could call when they're ready to talk, CNN reported. May 12, 2019
Israel celebrates its 71st Independence Day with fireworks, airshows and ceremonies Israel celebrates its 71st Independence Day with an aerial salute and a ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers. May 9, 2019
Jerusalem yeshiva student wins prestigious international Bible quiz Young yeshiva student Yonatan Weissman won the International Bible Quiz this year. May 9, 2019
Israel vigilant against BDS activists seeking to disrupt Eurovision BDS activists will not be allowed into Israel during the upcoming Eurovision song contest. May 9, 2019
WATCH: Independence Day flyover salutes southern residents The Israeli Air Force celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut – Independence Day - with a special flyover. This year, it passed over the communities in close proximity to the Gaza Strip. May 9, 2019
On Israel’s Independence Day, blind IDF soldier receives Presidential Medal of Excellence 'When people see me acting normal instead of pitying myself, they also treat me as an equal,' Sergeant Ori Salmon explains. May 9, 2019
Iran was unseen hand behind Gaza rocket strikes, former Israeli national security adviser says “Why did the Islamic Jihad do this? The answer is again and again and again – Iran,” former israeli National Security Advisor Yaakov Amidror said. May 9, 2019
WATCH: Israeli graffiti artists turn Tel Aviv building into pop-up museum It might appear to be vandalism, but 100 Israels graffiti artists turned a building in Tel Aviv into a pop-up museum, Israel21c reports. May 9, 2019
Israel offers drivers cash rewards to stay off roads during rush hour The Transportation Ministry's pilot program offers drivers a cash reward for driving off-peak and carpooling. May 9, 2019
Islamic Jihad leader: ‘War with Israel this summer’ In an interview with Arab TV, the leader boasted that his organization was only hours away from hitting Tel Aviv. May 8, 2019
Israel’s 71st Independence Day starts at sundown with much to celebrate Israel prepares to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday with events around the country. May 8, 2019
Israeli air force to perform flyover ‘salute’ to honor southern residents on Independence Day "The flyby will...express the IDF's appreciation to the southern residents for their firm stand and resilience," said the military statement. May 8, 2019
Trump square: Israeli city latest to announce plan to name site after president The Israeli city of Petah Tikvah will name a square after Donald Trump, joining a growing list of places named after the president in Israel. May 8, 2019
Nuclear deal crumbling: France threatens sanctions as Iran says it will enrich uranium Iran announced on Wednesday it will keep excess uranium despite warning from France that any pullout from nuclear deal could lead to the reimposing of international sanctions. May 8, 2019
Israel comes to standstill as siren wails for Memorial Day On Tuesday evening, Israel began commemorating its annual Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. May 7, 2019
WATCH: Mother who lost son to terror brings message of hope to world Jewry Bat-Galim Shaer lost her teenage son nearly 12 years ago when he was kidnapped along with two of his friends by Hamas terrorists who later murdered all three. May 7, 2019
