WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 24, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 24, 2018. December 24, 2018
Israeli government calls for early electionsIsrael's government coalition decided to go to elections in early April. December 24, 2018
Netanyahu: Israel will ride out volatile stock marketThe prime minister reassured the public during a welcoming ceremony for the Bank of Israel’s new chief, Prof. Amir Yaron. December 24, 2018
Israeli drone tech solves British airport crisisIsraeli drone-detection technology played a crucial role in resolving a major crisis at a British airport. December 24, 2018
Israel curbs illegal Bedouin construction in the southThe agriculture minister says his campaign has significantly curbed illegal construction by Bedouins in the south of the country. December 24, 2018
British airline Virgin Atlantic to establish route to IsraelCut-rate airline also plans a special flight to Tel Aviv for the Eurovision Song Contest in May. December 24, 2018
WATCH: Who is the New Israel Fund hurting?The chairman of Im Tirtzu discusses his group’s campaign against the foreign-funded New Israel Fund, questioning the motives of some of its beneficiaries. December 24, 2018
Israel achieves lowest-ever car accident fatality rateThe number of people killed on the roads in Israel in 2018 is 309, compared with 357 in 2017. December 24, 2018
WATCH: Is Israel-Turkey detente a futile policy?Dr. Martin Sherman of the International Institute for Strategic Studies, who supported Jerusalem-Ankara collaboration up until the early 2000s, explains why he has since opposed detente. December 24, 2018
Analysis: Dangers of a widening Iranian corridor through SyriaThe Iranians want a land corridor stretching from Iran through Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon to move weapons and troops, threatening Israel and Jordan alike. December 24, 2018
Last survivor of Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Simcha ‘Kazik’ Rotem, dies, 94Simcha Rotem battled the Nazis in Warsaw, saving the lives of the last remaining fighters by leading them out out of the ghetto through the city's subterranean passages. December 23, 2018
WATCH: France’s ‘yellow vest’ protests spread to Tel AvivProtesters hit the streets of Tel Aviv for a copycat "yellow vest" demonstration in solidarity with French protesters, whose riots turned violent and set Paris ablaze during December. December 23, 2018
Honduras weighs Jerusalem embassy move during diplomatic visitReports in the Israeli media indicate that Honduras may be the next nation to move its embassy to the Jewish state's capital. December 23, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 23, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 23, 2018. December 23, 2018
Gaza terrorists threaten Israel: ‘Friday will be test day’Palestinian terror organizations in the Gaza Strip promised Israel that it would be a "test day" this Friday. December 23, 2018
Immigrants seeking to impact Israeli society get new backingOlim striving to improve Israeli society and especially their own communities can get support from the Initiative for Zionist Innovation. December 23, 2018
Analysis: Will more French Jews move to Israel?Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett recently said that there has been a “historic missed opportunity” on Israel’s part to bring more French Jewish immigrants to Israel. December 23, 2018
IDF chief of staff: ‘Don’t exaggerate US troop pullout’IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria shouldn't be exaggerated. December 23, 2018
Erdogan: ‘Jews in Israel beat women and children’On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Israeli Jews beat defenseless Palestinians, including women and children. December 23, 2018
IDF soldier shot in head shows slight improvementIsraeli soldier seriously wounded in the Givat Assaf shooting which left two IDF fighters dead has shown an improvement in his condition. December 23, 2018
WATCH: 970 prisoners in Israel released due to overcrowdingDue to overcrowding, 970 prisoners were released from Israeli jails on Thursday, with nearly a third of them convicted of violent crimes or domestic abuse. December 23, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 20, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 20, 2018. December 20, 2018
Peace Now conference to oppose equal rights for Israeli citizens in Judea and SamariaPeace Now is hosting a conference opposing 'the government's effort to apply the standards that apply within democratic Israel to the settlements.' December 20, 2018
Israel State Prosecutor’s Office recommends Netanyahu indictmentThe State Prosecutor's Office recommended indicting Netanyahu for bribery and breach of trust. December 20, 2018
Israel’s ‘unofficial’ reaction to US pullout from Syria: DisappointmentUnofficially, Israel reacted with disappointment to the Trump administration's decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria. December 20, 2018
Jerusalem Chief Rabbi: Help free Palestinians jailed for selling land to JewsIsrael has an obligation to help free Palestinians who have been imprisoned for selling land to Jews, Rabbi Aryeh Stern declared in a groundbreaking religious ruling. December 20, 2018
Zionism in the 21st Century: Jerusalem panel tackles weighty subjectA panel discussion in Jerusalem on the meaning of Zionism in the 21st century turned into a debate on religion and the power of the Israeli rabbinate. December 20, 2018
First Ethiopian in Israeli air force to get his wingsNext week, Lt. Yod will be the first Ethiopian-Israeli to receive his flying wings. December 20, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 19, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 19, 2018. December 19, 2018
Netanyahu: Military and economy are backbone of Israel’s successThe prime minister spoke of the interdependence of both economics and security for Israel's success at the Globes Business Conference on Wednesday. December 19, 2018
Netanyahu: Hezbollah shut down precision-missile plantsPrime Minister Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Hezbollah had ceded its precision-guided missile development. December 19, 2018
Palestinian stone throwers injure Israeli toddlerPalestinian stone throwers throwing rocks at passing Israeli motorists hit a 9-month-old baby. December 19, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 18, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 18, 2018. December 18, 2018
Knesset confirms Netanyahu as defense ministerIn a narrow vote, the Knesset approved Netanyahu's permanent appointment as defense minister. December 18, 2018
Israelis living abroad may soon vote for the KnessetThe majority of the Knesset is expected to be in favor of allowing Israelis living abroad to vote in national elections. December 18, 2018
Beirut daily: Israel wants US to halt aid until Lebanon deals with tunnelsIsrael's prime minister wants America to turn the screws on Beirut to help deal with the Hezbollah tunnel issue. December 18, 2018
Knesset caucus demands ouster of Hebron observer force in wake of new revelationA Knesset caucus demanded that a civilian observer group in Hebron be removed from the city for associating with radical group Breaking the Silence. December 18, 2018
Senior Palestinian Negotiator: All of Jerusalem on table"All of Jerusalem remains a final status issue for negotiations," Erekat said. December 18, 2018
Benjamin Netanyahu’s son temporarily banned from FacebookNetanyahu's son was banned for 24 hours from Facebook for offensive posts. December 18, 2018
Rona Ramon, widow of Israel’s first astronaut for NASA, dies at 54Rona Ramon, widow of late Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, succumbed to cancer at 54. December 17, 2018
WATCH: Will Israel’s moon mission launch era of private space flight?Israel's first mission to the moon is preparing to blast off, which some hope will inaugurate a new era of private space flight. December 17, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 17, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 17, 2018. December 17, 2018
Israeli police fear releasing African migrant crime figuresPolice did not want to release the numbers because 'labeling of this kind may harm public safety and security as a result of the population's reactions.' December 17, 2018
Lebanese soldiers aim weapons at IDF forces working along borderLebanese Army soldiers pointed their weapons at the Israeli Defense Forces along the border. December 17, 2018
Knesset bill to exile terrorist families moves forwardOn Sunday, Israel's government advanced a bill that would expel families of terrorists from their homes as a means of added deterrence against future attacks. December 17, 2018
WATCH: 1st direct flight from South America to IsraelLatam Airlines has officially inaugurated direct flights from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tel Aviv. December 17, 2018
Partial demolition of Barkan terrorist’s home sparks father’s angerThe IDF destroyed part of the home of the terrorist who killed two Israelis at the Barkan Industrial Park in early October. December 17, 2018
Israel’s tech sector faces challenge from shortage of workersWhile the number of high-tech employees in Israel had grown over the past five years, their percentage of the labor force remains unchanged. December 17, 2018
WATCH: IDF wishes Hamas a happy 31st birthdayThe Israel Defense Forces wished Hamas a happy 31st birthday on Sunday with a video reviewing all of the terror organizations "accomplishments" over the years. December 17, 2018
Netanyahu: We’re building normal ties with Arab world without Palestinian peace deal"We are in a process of normalization with the Arab world," Netanyahu said on Sunday. December 17, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 16, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 16, 2018. December 16, 2018
Tense cabinet meeting: Bennett rejects Netanyahu for defenseIn light of the heightened terror threat, the defense ministry deserves a full-time head, the Jewish Home party argued in an acrimonious exchange. December 16, 2018
Hundreds call on Netanyahu to take strong steps against terrorismDemonstrators gathered outside Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on Sunday demanding that he take action against the terrorists in Judea and Samaria. December 16, 2018
Knesset committee advances bill to legalize 1,000s of Judea, Samaria homesThe state has taken another step towards legalizing thousands of homes in question in Judea and Samaria. December 16, 2018
US Navy threatens to pull out of Haifa port over Chinese controlAmerican defense officials are concerned about the Shanghai International Port Group running the Port of Haifa, which could lead to the U.S. Navy ceasing to use the Israeli harbor. December 16, 2018
Pregnant woman injured in Arab stoning attack in SamariaA pregnant woman has been wounded in a stoning attack in Samaria on Sunday. December 16, 2018
IDF uncovers fourth Hezbollah tunnel cutting into IsraelThe Israel Defense Forces discovered a fourth Hezbollah tunnel crossing into Israeli territory over the weekend. December 16, 2018
Israel will legalize 80% of Judea and Samaria towns in limboAvichai Mandelblit will legalize 80 percent of those Judea and Samaria towns whose legal status is in question. December 16, 2018
IDF soldiers suspended for trying to free Israeli protestersIDF soldiers who attempted to release Israeli protesters over the security situation are now facing action. December 16, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Dec 13, 2018Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 13, 2018. December 13, 2018