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, 2017Israel News
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
Netanyahu embarks on historic visit to Latin America
Netanyahu is taking off on an historic visit to Latin America, the latest breakthrough in Israel's diplomatic achievements.
September 10, 2017
Attorney-General to Indict Sara Netanyahu Imminently
Israel's attorney-general is expected to indict the prime minister's wife imminently on charges related to fraud and breach of trust.
September 8, 2017
Israeli president warns Germans: Iran could ‘sink whole region into war’
Rivlin warned Merkel that Iran was leading the “subversion” of Muslim youth across the Middle East, threatening Israel and the entire region's stability in the process.
September 7, 2017
Houston: Jewish texts in Christian home only items to survive flood
While conducting salvage work among the debris Hurricane Harvey left behind, Israeli rescue workers stumbled upon an extraordinary discovery.
September 7, 2017
Netanyahu: Ties with Arab world ‘stronger than ever’
Netanyahu looked forward to the Jewish new year while praising Israel's recent diplomatic successes and breakthroughs.
September 6, 2017
WATCH: Breakthrough technologies in next-generation IDF tanks
Mafat, the IDF agency responsible for weapons and technology development, showcases armored tanks under development.
September 5, 2017
Palestinians evicted from Jewish-owned home in eastern Jerusalem
Israeli authorities returned property in Jerusalem to their legal Jewish owners after seven decades of Arab occupancy.
September 5, 2017
Former IDF intelligence chief: Trump must preemptively strike North Korea
Former IDF intelligence chief Yadlin has called on Trump to “make a preemptive strike” to inhibit North Korea’s ability to further develop its nuclear weapons capability.
September 5, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu welcomes new European ally to Jerusalem
Macedonian PM Zoran Zaev pledged greater economic and political cooperation with Israel and to strengthen the Jewish community in his country.
September 4, 2017
Israel demands strong action against North Korea after nuclear test
Israel condemned North Korea for its H-bomb test and called on the international community to take decisive action against Pyongyang.
September 4, 2017
Archaeologists discover collection of First Temple-era seals
Who was Achiav ben Menachem? Recently discovered "bullae" from the late First Temple period shed light on the bureaucracy and officials of ancient Jerusalem.
September 4, 2017
Netanyahu takes action to remove illegal migrants from Israel
The PM announced a new task force to deal with the tens of thousands of illegal African migrants who have taken over south Tel Aviv.
September 4, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu sets sights on Latin America
Israel's Foreign Affairs Ministry reveals plans for the first ever visit by an Israeli prime minister to Latin America.
September 4, 2017
Netanyahu’s wife passes polygraph test amid corruption probe
As corruption cases against Netanyahu and his family proceed, the results of his wife's polygraph test indicate she is telling the truth about key matters.
September 4, 2017
WATCH: Israel takes bronze medal at World Judo Championships
Israeli Tal Flicker wins the bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Budapest.
September 4, 2017
Soldier who shot wounded terrorist saves lives of 2 soldiers in prison
Despite being in prison, Azaria continued to act as a combat medic.
September 3, 2017
WATCH: Israeli bars, cafes and art galleries become science classrooms
The Weizmann Institute held 'Science on Tap' in which leading researchers give lectures in bars, cafes and art galleries.
September 3, 2017
WATCH: Drop in Dead Sea water level brings fascinating discovery
While the drop in water level of the Dead Sea has caused considerable environmental damage, it has also exposed fascinating layers never seen before.
September 3, 2017
Israeli exports set to top $100 billion for first time
Israel's economy continues to boom as exports are expected to top $100 billion by the end of the year.
August 31, 2017
WATCH: Will Conan develop property in Israel?
Conan O'Brien says he purchased land in the Negev desert and plans to develop the property. Is he serious?
August 31, 2017
Mocking judicial ‘dictatorship,’ group puts up statue of court president
Protesting what they say is the High Court's dictatorship, an organization erected a gold statue of its president.
August 31, 2017
Netanyahu slams ‘fake news’ at party toast, using term coined by Trump
The Israeli leader, amid corruption allegations, adopted the term coined by US President Donald Trump, lashing out at the "fake news industry."
August 30, 2017
Israel reverses decision, allows Al Jazeera reporter to keep press card
Israel has reversed its decision to revoke the credentials of an Al Jazeera reporter, determining that he has not abused his position to promote violence.
August 30, 2017
WATCH: From complications at birth to serving in the IDF
Lotan Aroch developed cerebral palsy after a very premature birth but has gone on to serve the Jewish state as an IDF soldier.
August 30, 2017
Knesset member urges ‘all Israelis’ to visit Temple Mount
After Jewish members of the Knesset were finally permitted to return to the Temple Mount following an extended ban, Uri Ariel makes a plea to the nation to visit Judaism's holiest site.
August 30, 2017
WATCH: UN chief visits Yad Vashem, vows to fight anti-Semitism
United Nations Secretary General visits Yad Vashem and promises to fight anti-Semitism 'in all its expressions.'
August 30, 2017
WATCH: Israeli minister says it’s time to apply ‘sovereignty to Judea and Samaria’
Naftali Bennett told a gathering organized by the Samaria Regional Council that the time has come to apply Israeli sovereignty to the areas liberated in the Six Day War.
August 29, 2017
Israeli diplomats return to embassy in Egypt after 8-month hiatus
The staff of Israel's embassy in Cairo returned to their posts after the facility was shut down due to credible threats of violence.
August 29, 2017
Jewish Hebron officially recognized as Israeli municipality, after 38 years
The Israeli sections of the historically Jewish town of Hebron have been officially registered as an Israeli district.
August 29, 2017
Rivlin to UN chief: End discrimination against Israel at UN
“This targeting of Israel, this singling out of the world's only Jewish State - and even actions and statements that threaten to destroy Israel - are unacceptable and should come at a price,” Rivlin told UN chief Guterres.
August 28, 2017
Court trying to force Israelis to leave Hebron compound
An Israeli group whose Hebron property purchase has been disputed by Palestinians now faces an unfavorable court ruling.
August 28, 2017
UN chief arrives in Israel for 3-day visit
UN chief Guterres is in Israel "to engage directly with Israeli and Palestinian people and their leaders" and to help find "a long overdue peaceful resolution to the conflict."
August 28, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu asks, ‘Conan who?’
Netanyahu joked with Conan O'Brien via a Twitter video, pretending not to be interested in Conan's visit to Israel.
August 28, 2017
WATCH: Conan O’Brien meets Israel’s ‘fantastic, really funny, nice people’
Conan O’Brien discusses shakshuka, Israeli beer and Israeli people while preparing an episode for 'Conan Without Borders.'
August 27, 2017
Israel acquires another 17 F-35 fighter jets from US
Israel has completed the acquisition of 17 more F-35 fighters, bringing the total number to 50.
August 27, 2017
WATCH: Monkey adopts chicken as best friend in Israeli zoo
A monkey has cradled and groomed a chicken since it wandered into her enclosure in the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv - Ramat Gan.
August 25, 2017
WATCH: Israel delivers tons of food to famine-stricken South Sudan
Israel has delivered six tons of food to a village in a drought-stricken area of war-torn South Sudan.
August 24, 2017
WATCH: Ancient inscription honoring Byzantine emperor discovered at Jerusalem city gate
A 1500-year-old inscription honoring Byzantine emperor Flavius Justinian was discovered near Jerusalem's Damascus Gate.
August 23, 2017
WATCH: A Tel Aviv ‘cafe gallery’ with a social agenda
The curator for the Ben Ami "cafe gallery" in South Tel Aviv highlights the gallery's latest exhibitions and its mission.
August 23, 2017
57 years after bringing Eichmann to Israel, EL AL to begin flights to Argentina
For the first time since Eichmann was captured and flown from Buenos Aires to Tel Aviv on El Al, Israel's national carrier will offer flights between the two cities.
August 21, 2017
Netanyahu to meet Putin, aiming to keep Iran away from Israel’s border
Netanyahu will again meet with Putin to maintain close coordination and affirm Israel's strong opposition to an Iranian military presence in Syria.
August 20, 2017
WATCH: Conan O’Brien announces Israel trip as ‘break from the violence’
Late-night comedy host Conan O'Brien is taking a break from the violence in the US and heading to Israel to enjoy the "relative peace and quiet of the Middle East," he quips.
August 18, 2017
Israeli President shocked by anti-Semitism at Virginia rally, stands with American Jews
Rivlin expressed shock over anti-Semitism displayed at a recent US white supremacist rally, but said American leaders would succeed in dealing with "this difficult challenge."
August 17, 2017
Police chase after Palestinian criminals ends with 10 injured
A high-speed police chase targeting car thieves in the center of Israel ended with 10 injured.
August 17, 2017
Israel strips Al Jazeera reporter’s credentials for clear ethics breach
Al Jazeera correspondent Elias Karram, who stated that his "media work is an integral part of the [Palestinian] resistance," has lost his press credentials in Israel.
August 16, 2017