‘Oslo has failed,’ says leader of new Palestinian party, who argues for accepting Israeli rule The Reform and Development Party’s Ashraf Jabari advocates accepting Israeli rule because “people want economic stability.” May 5, 2019
Two dead as rocket strikes Ashkelon factory Two Israelis were killed and a third wounded as a rocket hit a factory in Ashkelon. May 5, 2019
Man killed in front yard first Israeli victim since Operation Protective Edge An Israeli man was killed on Saturday night by terrorist rocket fire after going outside for a smoke. May 5, 2019
US congregations buying ‘active assailant’ policies U.S. religious centers are buying insurance to deal specifically with active shooters. May 2, 2019
Israel honors the 6 Million on Holocaust Remembrance Day Israel came to a standstill starting Wednesday night as it began to mark the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day. May 2, 2019
Opinion: What Israel still needs to learn from the Shoah In Israel, the lessons of the Holocaust have still not been fully internalized. May 2, 2019
Romney returns from Mideast praising two-state solution as Trump moves away from it The new chairman of the Senate’s Middle East subcommittee just returned from a trip to the region saying that “no one” he met gave an option other than the old formula. May 2, 2019
Israel ranked 2nd most innovative nation in world Only the U.S. beat out Israel in a recent study evaluating countries based on their contributions to scientific progress. May 2, 2019
WATCH: Ceasefire tested as Israel, Hamas exchange fire Israel and Hamas exchanged fire on Thursday after incendiary balloons floated into Israel from the Gaza Strip on Wednesday. May 2, 2019
WATCH: Survivors share pain and triumph on Holocaust Remembrance Day On Yom Hashoah, survivors like Ruth Berlinger, who was forced into two years of hiding in the Warsaw ghetto, share their heartbreaking experiences during the Nazis' reign of terror. May 1, 2019
Israel’s new Knesset sworn in, president calls to end ‘vindictiveness and spite’ Israel’s newly elected 21st Knesset arrived at the parliament on Tuesday and its 120 Members of Knesset swore allegiance to the State of Israel. May 1, 2019
New Israeli lawmaker requests 1 shekel salary Barkat sent a letter on Tuesday to the Knesset’s accountant Haim Avidor and asked that he receive only NIS 1 (less than a dollar) in his annual salary as MK. May 1, 2019
Israel blasts French ambassador over ‘apartheid’ accusation The the current French ambassador to Israel was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over her colleague's recent 'apartheid' statement. April 30, 2019
Benny Gantz skips Knesset orientation for new lawmakers The head of the Blue and White Party and his senior colleague Gabi Ashkenazi failed to attend training on how to present laws in the Knesset. April 30, 2019
Tourism Ministry offering grants to build, expand Judea and Samaria hotels The initiative fills the gap created by the exclusion of Judea and Samaria from an existing law that provides financial benefits for developing hotels. April 30, 2019
WATCH: Orthodox woman becomes first Jewish teacher in Arab-Israeli city Ital Levy, an orthodox Jewish educator, is now teaching at a school in the northern Israeli-Arab city of Umm al-Fahm. April 30, 2019
WATCH: Terror victim’s mother and space pioneer among 12 Independence Day torchbearers Carrying a torch at Israel's Independence Day festivities remains one of the Jewish state's highest honors and this year's torchbearers represent a fascinating cross-section of Israeli society. April 29, 2019
Attorney general serves Netanyahu with deadline to set pre-trial hearing If Netanyahu's lawyers don’t act within 11 days, the attorney general warned they may lose the right to pursue dropping some or all charges against the prime minister. April 29, 2019
Israelis mourn death of beloved rabbi who survived Holocaust, helped rebuild Jewish people After Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taub's passing on Sunday, the beloved Hasidic rebbe was eulogized as a driving force in the survival of Jewish tradition and practice following the Holocaust's devastation. April 29, 2019
NY Times admits publishing ‘anti-Semitic tropes’ with Netanyahu-Trump cartoon After the New York Times printed a cartoon featuring Netanyahu and Trump that was panned for fanning the flames of Jew-hatred, the paper admitted the image contained ‘anti-Semitic tropes’ and retracted it. April 27, 2019
WATCH: Netanyahu calls for new Golan Heights community named after Trump Netanyahu announced his plan to bring to the government a resolution calling for a new community on the Golan Heights named after President Donald J. Trump. April 23, 2019
WATCH: A conversation with Netanyahu’s campaign guru Srulik Einhorn, creative director of PM Netanyahu’s 2019 reelection campaign, discusses some of the strategies used while stressing the Israeli leader’s extraordinary abilities. April 23, 2019
WATCH: Netanyahu continues coalition talks Some landmark moves have been reported as Netanyahu continues his effort to form a government, although challenges remain concerning parties with opposing agendas. April 23, 2019
Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli to pay tax evasion fine In late December, news of Refaeli’s potential indictment came about. Her mother, who was her modeling agent, was also subject to the money-laundering scheme, according to reports. April 22, 2019
WATCH: Heavy springtime snowstorm shuts down Israeli ski resort in Golan The Mount Hermon ski resort was shut down on Sunday due to the heaviest spring snowfall in 22 years, causing dangerous conditions. April 21, 2019
Analysis: ‘Americanization’ of Israeli politics contributed to Netanyahu’s election victory Mass media expert Dr. Gabriel Weimann believes Trump and Netanyahu used similar tactics in their 2016 and 2019 campaigns, respectively. April 21, 2019
Bible-era chicken egg reconstructed in Israel, cracking historical mystery First Temple era eggshells have been reconstructed using advanced technology. They are the earliest evidence of chicken eggs found thus far in the Near East. April 19, 2019
Muslim woman braves threats to serve in IDF infantry battalion Cpl. N., who prays five times a day and wears a hijab, dreams of a career in the military, explaining, 'If we don't fight together, Arabs and Jews, we won't have a country.' April 18, 2019
Druze doctor to be honored on Israel’s Independence Day 'Dr. Zarka’s spirit of dedication upholds the values of the Declaration of Independence. Dr. Zarka expresses the brotherly alliance between us and the Druze community.' April 18, 2019
WATCH: Australia opens mission in ‘West Jerusalem’ Australia has opened a small arms and diplomacy mission in Jerusalem, months after PM Morrison declared that 'West Jerusalem' is Israel's capital. April 18, 2019
Rivlin formally nominates Netanyahu as prime minister Israel's president has formally nominated Benjamin Netanyahu for a fourth consecutive term as prime minister. April 17, 2019
‘Bibi’ is selected to TIME’s Top 100 most influential people Netanyahu was selected as one of TIME's Top 100 Most Influential people. April 17, 2019
WATCH: Who will be Israel’s next defense minister? Now that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was chosen to head the next Israeli government, he must choose a minister of defense. April 17, 2019
SpaceIL releases initial findings behind failed lunar landing The Genesis spacecraft crashed due to a sensor failure that created a cascading effect leading to the main engine shutdown minutes before touchdown. April 17, 2019
Watch: Caroline Glick cheered by hope of annexation despite her party’s loss Although her party, the New Right, failed to enter the Knesset, Caroline Glick is heartened by the fact that some of the change she has been fighting for appears to be happening. April 17, 2019
Bennett concedes defeat: ‘I, and only I, am to blame’ Bennett's New Right is said to have missed out from entering the Knesset by the narrowest margin in Israeli history. April 17, 2019
A dive into Israel’s mermaid community The tail-clad group convenes regularly to romp in public pools across the country and participate in demonstrations to raise awareness about ocean preservation. April 17, 2019
Trump peace plan ‘born dead,’ says new PA prime minister “There are no partners in Palestine for Trump. There are no Arab partners for Trump and there are no European partners for Trump,” Shtayyeh said in his first interview with international media since taking office. April 17, 2019
US special envoy Jason Greenblatt releases map that includes the Golan U.S. Special Envoy Jason Greenblatt released an updated map of Israel that included the Golan Heights. April 17, 2019
Israel’s counter-terrorism bureau tells its citizens to get out of Sinai Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau urged Israelis to leave the Sinai immediately. April 16, 2019
It’s official: Netanyahu has his Knesset majority The endorsement of all of the Likud’s natural partners makes it inevitable that Netanyahu will be tasked with forming the next government. April 16, 2019
Passover Paschal lamb ceremony in Jerusalem draws hundreds, but not without controversy Many rabbis criticize the current ceremony arguing it must wait until the Temple is reinstated, but proponents say its intention is educational. April 16, 2019
WATCH: Students stumble on 1,600-year-old gold coin in Galilee The 1,600-year-old coin reflects a dramatic moment in Jewish history. April 16, 2019
Ocasio-Cortez: I’m prepared to cut US aid to Israel Rep. Ocasio-Cortez said that cutting U.S. aid to Israel should be "on the table," in a Yahoo! News interview on Sunday. April 16, 2019
Opinion: Why is Alan Dershowitz Pressuring Israel for a Palestinian State? The most ironic voice amid the chorus of vitriol was that of legal scholar and Democratic Israel advocate Alan Dershowitz, who congratulated Netanyahu before instructing him in matters of policy. April 15, 2019
Blue and White leaders look to chair secret sub-committees in Knesset Benny Gantz is to be declared opposition leader, receiving diplomatic and security briefings from the prime minister. April 15, 2019
WATCH: Analyst blasts Jewish Diaspora threats to pull Israel support if Netanyahu annexes Judea, Samaria Dr. Martin Sherman, founder and executive director of the Israel Institute for Strategic Studies, takes on recent calls for Diaspora Jews to withhold their financial support if Israel annexes parts of Judea and Samaria. April 15, 2019
New Right’s Knesset hopes dashed as election fraud claims debunked The party's claims of massive fraud, after failing to enter the Knesset, were discounted after the Elections Committee found only one wrongly disqualified vote. April 15, 2019
WATCH: Understanding Netanyahu’s ‘absolutely epic victory’ Israeli activist and PR professional Jonny Daniels appeared on Fox & Friends on April 14 to discuss the Israeli elections and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's victory. April 15, 2019
Trump peace plan leaves out Palestinian state, report says Not including a state for the Palestinians in the peace plan would be a dramatic shift from earlier U.S. administrations. April 15, 2019
New Israel Fund CEO sparks outrage by suggesting Israel backers cease support over Netanyahu win Daniel Sokatch, CEO of the New Israel Fund, sparked anger among Israeli politicians over an op-ed in which he advised Israel supporters to stop backing the Jewish State after Netanyahu's win. April 15, 2019
Gantz: ‘One day I will definitely be prime minister’ The leader of Blue and White, which finished a close second in last Tuesday's Knesset election, acknowledges that it was "premature" to declare victory on election night. April 15, 2019
WATCH: Denmark’s Eurovision representative in Israel for early visit Jepsen, a Danish singer and an award-winning figure skater, will represent her country in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv with the song 'Love Is Forever.' April 15, 2019
Thousands of Christian pilgrims mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem As one of the few cities in the Middle East where religious freedom exists, Jerusalem hosted massive Palm Sunday celebrations for Christian pilgrims over weekend. April 14, 2019
Israel reduces forces along Gaza border despite uncertainty Israel says it will reduce its build-up of forces along the Gaza border. April 14, 2019
Israeli president begins consultations to form government Monday In a historic and pioneering decision, the meetings with the parties will be broadcast live on all platforms in order to ensure transparency for Israeli citizens. April 14, 2019
Netanyahu: International Criminal Court has no business prosecuting US, Israeli soldiers Netanyahu said the ICC made the right move in rejecting a petition to prosecute American soldiers who served in Afghtanistan. April 14, 2019
Netanyahu confidante calls for New Right’s Ayelet Shaked to join Likud Likud MK David Bitan, considered close to the prime minister says the former justice minister is a “serious person” and would be very popular in the party. April 14, 2019
Genesis 2: SpaceIL announces second moon shot SpaceIL said it would try a second time to land a spacecraft on the moon with a new lander, Genesis 2. April 14, 2019
IDF says no to women tank crews, despite successful pilot The IDF has decided against allowing women into combat positions in the Armored Corps. April 14, 2019
