Israel and Germany sign deal on 3 new submarines
Israel and Germany finalized a deal that sees Israel's submarine fleet growing significantly.
October 24, 2017Israel News
Netanyahu criticizes political opposition, praises Trump at Knesset session opening
The Israeli leader mocked the political opposition and praised US President Donald Trump at the opening ceremony of the Knesset’s winter session.
October 23, 2017
WATCH: Nazareth’s first guide dog tests Islamic taboo
Salim Sharif introduces his hometown of Nazareth to its first guide dog, overcoming complaints of 'impurity.'
October 23, 2017
Over 65 Palestinians arrested in unprecedented agriculture heist
Palestinians allegedly stole over 20 tons of produce, damaging greenhouses and agricultural property in the process.
October 22, 2017
Israelis prepare to repeal failed disengagement, return to Samarian towns
Will Israel repeal part of the disengagement and return to northern Samaria?
October 22, 2017
WATCH: Israeli family finds Roman-era caves in Galilee backyard
A family in a village in Israel's Galilee region discovered a series of Roman-era caves in its backyard only to find that someone else had found it first.
October 21, 2017
Israeli delegation storms out of int’l summit amid vicious attacks, a ‘bad joke’
A Knesset delegation stormed out of an international summit after the conference approved a series of anti-Israel proposals.
October 19, 2017
Israeli judo team barred from donning national symbols in Abu Dhabi competition
“The demand to appear without symbols is contrary to the mandate of international sports associations," Israeli Minister Regev said of Abu Dhabi's ban on the display of Israeli national symbols at a Judo competition.
October 19, 2017
Chinese social media star cries during meeting with Holocaust survivor in Israel
A Chinese social media star and historian was moved to tears when he met a famed Holocaust survivor while visiting Israel.
October 19, 2017
Israeli race car driver wins European NASCAR championship
Alon Day made history when he became the first Israeli to win NASCAR's European circuit.
October 18, 2017
WATCH: Light rail system to revolutionize Tel Aviv travel
Billions of dollars and years of work are transforming the way people get to and around Tel Aviv.
October 18, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu announces investigation of foreign-funded NGOs
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a new parliamentary probe into foreign-funded NGOs accused of attempting to influence Israeli policy.
October 17, 2017
Netanyahu congratulates Austrian Chancellor-elect; Jewish org warns against joining far-right
World Jewish Congress expressed concern about the ascent of the far-right, which became the country's second-largest party.
October 17, 2017
Russian defense minister arrives in Israel for ‘urgent’ talks on Syria, Iran
Russia's defense minister arrived in Israel for discussions on Iran and security coordination in Syria.
October 17, 2017
UN body threatens to boycott leading Israeli telecommunications company
The UN Human Rights Council wants to boycott Bezeq because it services Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem.
October 16, 2017
Iran is Hitler with nuclear bomb, says former Shin Bet head
Imagining Hitler with a nuclear bomb is the best way to understand the Iranian threat, says former Shin Bet head Avi Dichter.
October 16, 2017
WATCH: Was ‘lost theater’ of Jerusalem discovered beneath Western Wall?
A 200-seat theater from the Roman period has been unearthed under Wilson’s Arch in the Western Wall tunnel complex.
October 16, 2017
Netanyahu: My relationship with Trump is excellent
Netanyahu says his relationship with Trump is beneficial for the battle against Iran's nuclear program.
October 16, 2017
ISIS Rockets from Sinai explode near southern Israeli communities
No injuries were reported after two rockets fired from Sinai, likely by ISIS terrorists, landed near Israeli communities.
October 15, 2017
Netanyahu embraces Trump’s decision on Iran nuclear deal
Netanyahu, who repeatedly warned that the Iran nuclear agreement was a "very bad deal," congratulated Trump on his decision to decertify it.
October 14, 2017
US leaves UNESCO, citing ‘anti-Israel bias’; Israel follows suit
Netanyahu plans for Israel's withdrawal from UNESCO in parallel with the US, which cited "continuing anti-Israel bias" among its reasons.
October 12, 2017
Lawmaker claims Netanyahu misled public on Judea and Samaria construction
PM "not telling the truth – not to the cabinet, not to his coalition partners, and not to the public" on construction in Judea and Samaria, lawmaker alleges.
October 11, 2017
Tens of Thousands of Christians from 80 countries march in Jerusalem
More than 6,000 people from 80 countries participated in the annual Festival of Tabernacles parade in the Israeli capital.
October 11, 2017
WATCH: Up close and personal with Benjamin Netanyahu
American television is airing an interview with Netanyahu focusing on his life and background, rather than his policies.
October 10, 2017
UK newspaper urges tourism to Israel
A British newspaper touts Israel as "country you’d never thought to visit, but really should."
October 9, 2017
Tens of thousands attended priestly blessing in Jerusalem
Tens of thousands of Israelis and tourists received the Sukkot priestly blessing at the Kotel.
October 9, 2017
WATCH: Growing number of Chinese tourists opt for Israel vacation
More and more Chinese are choosing Israel as their overseas destination.
October 9, 2017
Family dog in Israel sprayed with swastika
Owners of a dog in central Israel were horrified to find their beloved pet sprayed with a swastika.
October 8, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu says ‘No!’ to his children entering politics
Netanyahu doesn't want his children to spend even one day in politics.
October 7, 2017
WATCH: Is Israel the key to preventing another Vegas tragedy?
A security expert evaluates the ability of Israeli security tactics to prevent massacres.
October 4, 2017
Israeli university’s online course to be ‘attended’ by Pakistani, Afghani students
Students from Muslim-majority nations such as Pakistan and Afghanistan are among those signing up for an innovative online program offered by Israel's Bar Ilan University.
October 4, 2017
Netanyahu backs Greater Jerusalem bill to annex surrounding towns
Netanyahu again expressed his support for a bill that strengthens Jerusalem and its environs.
October 3, 2017
WATCH: A look back at Tom Petty’s life-changing experience at the Western Wall
Rock star Tom Petty had an eye-opening visit to the Holy Land.
October 3, 2017
Israel joins US in mourning over Las Vegas mass shooting
Netanyahu and Rivlin expressed condolences to the American people on behalf of all Israelis over the largest mass shooting in US history.
October 3, 2017Netanyahu denies Turkey’s claim of Israeli involvement in Kurdish vote
Netanyahu responded to conspiracy theories promoted by leaders in Muslim-majority countries that Israel is somehow behind the Kurdish drive for self-determination.
October 1, 2017
Israeli tennis star quits world tour match to avoid playing on Yom Kippur
Out of respect for Judaism's holiest day and the flag under which he competes, Israeli tennis star David Sela threw in the towel to avoid playing on Yom Kippur.
October 1, 2017
WATCH: Mexican envoy tearfully thanks ‘magnificent’ IDF mission
Mexican ambassador Pablo Macedo Riba welcomed Israel's rescue team upon their return from Mexico.
September 29, 2017
Poll: Most Arab citizens have positive attitude towards Israel
Most Arab Israelis expressed positive views of the nation, with a mere 13% ranking the Palestinian conflict as their top concern.
September 28, 2017
IDF chief commutes sentence of soldier who shot wounded terrorist
Chief of Staff Eizenkot has granted Azaria his request for clemency and has shortened his sentence by four months.
September 27, 2017
2 IDF soldiers killed in training accident
Two IDF soldiers were killed and four others wounded when the armored vehicle in which they were riding overturned.
September 27, 2017
Turkey threatens to sever ties with Israel over support for Kurdish independence
The Turkish leader is again threatening to end ties with Israel, this time over Netanyahu's expression of support for Kurdish independence.
September 26, 2017
Analysis: Why Israel should care about North Korea
With Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, why should Israel care about North Korea?
September 25, 2017
WATCH: IDF search and rescue team applauded in Mexico
IDF troops were met with applause in Mexico, where they assisted in earthquake disaster relief.
September 24, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu at UN signifies ‘an entirely new day’ in Israel’s global standing
Huckabee discusses Netanyahu's prominence at the UN this week as a sign of "an entirely new day" regarding Israel's global standing.
September 20, 2017
Netanyahu at UN: ‘The world is embracing Israel and Israel is embracing the world’
“We're in the midst of a great revolution,” Netanyahu stated in his address to the UN General Assembly with regard to Israel's remarkable diplomatic achievements.
September 20, 2017
Netanyahu holds first official meeting with Egypt’s al-Sissi
Among the Israeli prime minister's diplomatic engagements in New York was his first official meeting with Egypt's president.
September 19, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu greeted by well-wishers while strolling on Manhattan streets
Netanyahu took a stroll through Manhattan and was greeted with well wishes from a diverse group of New Yorkers.
September 19, 2017
Israel’s border wall proves 100% effective in preventing infiltration
The fence Israel built along its border with Egypt has brought illegal migration to a complete standstill.
September 19, 2017
WATCH: Israel creates virtual safari for hospitalized children
The Ramat Gan Safari is helping parents and doctors learn about the feelings of hospitalized children by observing their responses to animal videos.
September 17, 2017
US aviator who helped form Israeli Air Force dies at 94
Mitchell Flint, an American aviator who helped form the IAF, has died. He was 94.
September 17, 2017
Shocking but true: Israeli ambassador begins role as UN General Assembly vice-president
In a surprising development, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, the newly elected vice-president of the UN General Assembly, will preside at a sitting for the first time next week when Netanyahu addresses the world body.
September 13, 2017
Netanyahu: I will lead to ‘great victory’ in next elections
Netanyahu, expecting a decisive win in the 2019 national elections, said he plans to continue serving as prime minister for years to come.
September 13, 2017
Argentina delivers thousands of WWII-era documents to Israel
Argentina gave 139,544 historic documents and photographs from before and after World War II to Israel.
September 13, 2017
Netanyahu: Israel supports Kurdish statehood, rejects PKK terrorism
Israel supports the "legitimate efforts of the Kurdish people to attain a state of its own," but rejects the acts of terrorism committed by PKK activists.
September 13, 2017
Israel’s high court rejects draft exemption for yeshiva students
Israel's High Court of Justice struck down a 2015 law that delayed ultra-Orthodox mandatory military service, saying that the law “did damage to the principle of equality.”
September 12, 2017
Netanyahu visits Argentina to bolster ties
Seeking to make diplomatic inroads in Latin America, Netanyahu has begun his historic trip to the region in Argentina.
September 12, 2017
WATCH: Are Obama’s holdovers blocking Trump’s Jerusalem embassy move?
Trump's former deputy assistant says moving the US embassy to Jerusalem was one of the top two priorities most strongly resisted by Obama administration bureaucrats.
September 12, 2017
Trump supports Israel keeping additional $75 million in aid
The Trump administration has pledged to give Israel an additional $75 million in aid, contradicting earlier reports to the contrary.
September 11, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s 9/11 memorial lists each victim’s name
Israel's 9/11 memorial is the only one outside of America that lists the names of each of the 2,996 victims of the 9/11 terror attacks.
September 11, 2017
WATCH: Congressman proposes millions in aid for Ethiopian Israelis
A US Congressman from Florida proposed $12 million in aid to assist Ethiopian Israelis' integration process in the Jewish state.
September 10, 2017