Terrorist who killed Israeli teen fit to stand trial A psychiatric evaluation of Arafat Irfaiya concludes he is mentally competent and responsible for his actions in murdering Ori Ansbacher. May 7, 2019
Arab students vandalize IDF memorial at Jerusalem college Arab students defaced a memorial for fallen IDF soldiers at a school in Jerusalem. May 7, 2019
Israeli families blast high court ruling letting Palestinians attend ‘alternative’ memorial Netanyahu and Israelis who lost loved ones to Arab violence condemned the Supreme Court decision allowing Palestinians entry to an alternative Memorial Day ceremony. May 7, 2019
Analysis: Will Amazon hurt or help Israel’s economy? Questions are being raised over the impact that Amazon's full entry into Israel will have on the local retail market. May 7, 2019
Israel remembers its 23,741 fallen soldiers in ceremonies tonight Israel's Memorial Day will be marked with a series of solemn ceremonies starting at sundown on Tuesday. May 7, 2019
Qatar to transfer $480 million to Palestinian terrorist entities Qatar's foreign ministry announced it will transfer half a billion dollars to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Judea and Samaria. May 7, 2019
Twitter blocked IDF from updating Gaza rocket count: ‘You’re repeating messages’ Twitter stopped the IDF from updating the Gaza rocket count on its Twitter feed, saying it was "repeating messages." May 7, 2019
Israel doubles down on SpaceIL’s Genesis 2 project Israel's government will contribute 20 million shekels, nearly $5.5 million dollars to SpaceIL's second attempt to land a spacecraft on the moon. May 7, 2019
Israel’s southern residents react with anger to truce with Hamas Israel's southern residents say they lost this round with Hamas. May 6, 2019
Orthodox party cancels meeting with Likud officials to protest Eurovision’s Sabbath desecration “It cannot be that the government authorized work on the holy Sabbath when they’re sitting with us for coalition negotiations,” said a spokesman. May 6, 2019
Israel’s prime minister faces wave of criticism following ceasefire The prime minister came under fire after Israel agreed to a truce with the terror groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad. May 6, 2019
Netanyahu: Battle with Hamas and Islamic Jihad not over yet The Israeli prime minister hailed the IDF’s achievements in the latest round with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, adding that the battle isn't over. May 6, 2019
Analysis: Abbas criticizes Arab leaders as cheapskates and immediately regrets it When Abbas became aware that his remarks were being broadcast live on Palestine TV, he stopped speaking about the failure of the Arab states to fulfill their promises to the Palestinians. May 6, 2019
Ceasefire takes effect, Israel lifts restrictions on residents in south Israel and Hamas appeared to agree to a ceasefire, though Israel has not made a formal announcement. May 6, 2019
‘It’s Unbearable, the House is Shaking’: Israelis describe lives under attack Schools were shut down, work hours were reduced, and Israel’s citizens again found themelves facing a reality in which their homes became a battleground. May 6, 2019
Eurovision fever sweeps Tel Aviv despite BDS efforts, Gaza rockets Attacks from Gaza pose the latest threat to the popular Eurovision contest, which already survived an aggressive BDS campaign to derail the event being hosted in Israel this year. May 5, 2019
WATCH: Gaza rocket explodes near bus filled with IDF soldiers A rocket from Gaza exploded near a bus of Israeli soldiers in the country's south. Shouts are heard and cries of "Everybody get off the bus - quickly!" May 5, 2019
Likud MK introduces bill to extend Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The bill, one of three introduced by MK Yoav Kisch, is aimed at establishing the status of Israeli communities as "an integral part of the State of Israel." May 5, 2019
‘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
