WATCH: UN honors Israeli marine biologist for inventing eco-friendly concrete Israeli marine biologist Shimrit Perkol-Finkel was awarded at the first global business competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. August 27, 2018
Netanyahu draws parallels between Nazis, Iran and Hamas after Vilnius ghetto visit Netanyahu visited major historical sites in Lithuania, commenting on attempts to destroy the Jewish people during modern times, from the Nazis during World War II to the current day Iranian regime. August 26, 2018
Report: It’s safe to return, Eritrean FM tells migrants in Israel Osman Saleh Mohammed urges his countrymen in Israel to come home, according to a TV news report. August 26, 2018
WATCH: Nazi hunter refutes Netanyahu’s comments on Lithuanians’ role in Holocaust Nazi hunter Dr. Efraim Zuroff took Netanyahu to task for praising Lithuania's commemoration of the Holocaust, when he claims Lithuania actually works to distort "distort the history of the Holocaust." August 26, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu visits Baltics to fix ‘distorted view on Israel’ Netanyahu visited the Baltic states to strengthen ties and largely to find players to undermine anti-Israel hostility in organizations such as the European Union. August 26, 2018
Netanyahu lauds Lithuania’s support for Israel, laments Jews’ fate in Vilnius Netanyahu arrived in Lithuania to seek cooperation from the Baltic states, but in public comments made reference to the Jewish people's dark history in the nation. August 24, 2018
Israel fighting West Nile virus, 67 hospitalized Israelis are protecting themselves from insect bites after 67 people were hospitalized with West Nile virus. August 23, 2018
Netanyahu leaves for Baltic states summit; first sitting Israeli PM to visit Lithuania Netanyahu became the first sitting Israeli premier to visit Lithuania. August 23, 2018
German chancellor Merkel to visit Israel in October In a visit that will likely involve discussions on the Iranian nuclear threat, Merkel is scheduled to to visit Israel in early October. August 23, 2018
Israel reduces building permits for Judea and Samaria, freezes Jerusalem housing starts The Prime Minister’s Office is reportedly blocking building approvals, despite its denials. August 22, 2018
WATCH: Corbyn called Israeli Opposition Leader a ‘war criminal’ Jeremy Corbyn called former Israeli Leader of the Opposition Tzipi Livni a "war criminal" in a Morning Star interview in 2010. He later submitted a request to Britain's foreign secretary in 2013 to impede visits to the UK by Israeli politicians. August 22, 2018
Netanyahu popular among US Republicans – poll Republicans are more likely than Democrats to have a positive opinion of Israel's prime minister. August 22, 2018
Israel’s Muslim community grows by 2.5%, marrying even younger The Muslim population grew by 2.5% to 1.562 million, which is 17.8% of Israel's population in 2017. August 22, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – August 21, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on August 21, 2018. August 22, 2018
IsraAID sends emergency response team to flood-stricken India IsraAID deployed an emergency response team to the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday after it was hit by what’s been described as the worst floods in living memory. August 21, 2018
Israel launches new medical school in Samaria Israel inaugurated a new medical school on Sunday, the sixth medical school in Israel, and the first in Judea and Samaria. August 21, 2018
Hundreds of new homes to replace the 30 demolished in Beit El, Samaria Beit El will soon be adding 650 units to the community, more than double the 300 originally planned. August 21, 2018
Netanyahu promises on Instagram: Israel will not evacuate Jews from Judea and Samaria Netanyahu answered both frivolous and serious questions from lay people, including one about whether it would be practical to buy a home in Samaria. August 21, 2018
Israel loosens gun control for IDF veterans With the new guidelines, many more Israelis will be able to carry arms and defend civilians against terrorists. August 21, 2018
WATCH: Corbyn’s visit to Arab towns in Israel and the PA violated UK parliamentary rules Corbyn made a visit to Arab towns in Judea and Samaria and throughout Israel on the donation of an Islamist lobby group and Friends of Al-Aqsa without declaring it, in violation of British parliamentary rules. August 21, 2018
WATCH: The rich history of Italian Jews in Israel Italy's Jews have a long and rich history. The community dates back to Roman times, after the destruction of the Second Temple. August 20, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Trump for ‘unequivocal support for Israel’ Netanyahu and Bolton in a Jerusalem press conference talk about the mutual values and goals of Israel and the US and the Iranian threat. August 20, 2018
WATCH: Israelis scramble to save life of young woman Many Israelis took part in genetic testing to see if they're suitable donors for a life-saving bone-marrow transplant for a young woman diagnosed with leukemia before her wedding. August 20, 2018
Israeli journalist and peace activist Uri Avnery dies at 94 A journalist and peace activist who was one of the first to advocate talks with the PLO passed away at the age of 94. August 20, 2018
Israeli gymnast breaks world record, takes gold twice at World Cup Linoy Ashram took home another gold for Israel at a major competition in Russia. August 19, 2018
WATCH: Jews and Arabs promote coexistence through technology Technology serves as a bridge between Jewish Israelis, Arab Israelis and even Palestinians living in Judea and Samaria. August 19, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s desert oasis for stargazing Israel's Ramon Crater, located in the Negev Desert, has been recognized as an International Dark Sky Park. August 19, 2018
Sara Netanyahu welcomes 300 new immigrants who will serve in the IDF 'I want you to know that the people of Israel admire you and are proud of you for having chosen to serve in the IDF and fight to defend our home,' Sara Netanyahu stated. August 17, 2018
Israeli woman killed in car-ramming; suspect denies terror motive An Israeli woman died on Thursday night after she was run over by a Palestinian vehicle in the northern West Bank. August 17, 2018
Israel’s defense budget set for massive increase Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a security outlook document to the Security Cabinet that details a significant increase in military spending. August 16, 2018
Vandals deface Petach Tikva synagogue with Nazi symbols A large swastika and symbol of the SS were spray-painted on the outer wall of a synagogue in Petah Tikva, a suburb of Tel Aviv. August 15, 2018
Israel denies US author’s account of interrogation The Shin Bet denied claims it had interrogated a prominent American author when he attempted to enter Israel from Jordan. August 15, 2018
Report: Tel Aviv world’s 9th most expensive city A survey of cities throughout the world ranked Tel Aviv as the ninth most expensive, taking the place of New York. August 15, 2018
Two Israeli universities ranked among world’s 100 best The Technion and Hebrew University were ranked among the world’s 100 leading universities. August 15, 2018
WATCH: Israel connects with UK to develop innovation The BBC reported on how expanding trade and technology ties between Israel and the UK is creating jobs and economic opportunities in both countries. August 15, 2018
Israel gets NIS 17.6 trillion valuation Publicly traded companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange are valued at over NIS 17 trillion, Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon revealed. August 14, 2018
Ottoman-era soap factory discovered in old Jaffa A 19th-century soap factory was found below the Uri Geller Museum, currently under construction. August 14, 2018
Philippine President Duterte confirms Israel visit next month Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to visit Israel at the beginning of September. August 14, 2018
Opinion: Vietnam and Israel – the first 25 years Twenty-five years after formalizing diplomatic relations, Israel and Vietnam have a strong potential for further economic and political benefit. August 14, 2018
Netanyahu apologizes after Shin Bet detains American Jewish journalist The Shin Bet security agency has apologized for detaining American Jewish journalist Peter Beinart at Ben Gurion Airport. August 14, 2018
WATCH: Amazing Perseid meteor shower seen in Israel Thousands of visitors came to the Ramon crater in southern Israel to watch and enjoy the most amazing Perseid meteor shower, which reached its peak with more than 100 meteors per hour. August 14, 2018
WATCH: IDF reservists perfect reconnaissance tactics The IDF's first and only combat intelligence unit, completely made up of reserve soldiers from various field units, held its first large-scale exercise this week, in a mock-up village, to simulate enemy territory. August 13, 2018
WATCH: City of David mixes fun with history at ancient Jerusalem site The King's Valley Festival celebrates Jerusalem's past, offering participants workshops and a chance to see what daily life was like in the city during ancient times. August 13, 2018
Controversy surrounds IDF chief candidate who compared Israel to pre-Nazi Germany Yair Golan, a candidate for the position of IDF chief of staff, commented in 2016 that contemporary Israel provides evidence of 'horrifying processes that took place in Europe in general and in Germany in particular, 70, 80 and 90 years ago.' August 13, 2018
WATCH: Israeli runner makes heartbreaking error at European championship Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter faced disappointment on Sunday when she stopped running one lap too early at the end of the 5,000-meter race at the European Athletics Championship. The error probably cost... August 13, 2018
Netanyahu denounces Arab-Israeli protests against nation-state law Netanyahu posted footage on Twitter of protesters waving Palestinian flags, commenting, 'No better testament to the necessity of the Nation-State law.' August 12, 2018
Netanyahu to meet with Polish foreign minister at UN General Assembly Netanyahu will meet with Czaputowicz in his first meeting with a senior Polish official following Poland's passage of a controversial Holocaust law. August 12, 2018
WATCH: ‘Israel should retake Gaza,’ urges former US diplomat The former US Ambassador to Morocco advocates Israel's destruction of Hamas by retaking Gaza, and its collaboration with Egypt to facilitate a moderate PA government there. August 12, 2018
Right-wing march passes through Arab town without incident Dozens of right-wing demonstrators marched through Umm al-Fahm without incident. August 10, 2018
Amazon to conduct surveys in Hebrew, testimony to Israel’s market potential Amazon will conduct a Hebrew-language survey in Israel to determine the size of Israel's market. August 9, 2018
WATCH: What does the election of the first Palestinian-American to the US Congress mean for Israel? Rashida Tlaib is poised to become the first Palestinian American elected to the US Congress. What does this mean for Israel? August 9, 2018
Crocodile explosion in the Jordan Valley major pain for Israel Crocodiles are thriving and reproducing in the Jordan Valley, but their growth has become a major problem. August 9, 2018
Brazilian presidential candidate pledges to move embassy to Jerusalem The leading candidate in the impending Brazilian elections vowed to move his nation's embassy to Jerusalem and declared, 'Palestine is not a country, so there should be no embassy [in Brazil].' August 8, 2018
Report: Danon’s term as Israeli UN ambassador extended 6 months Foreign Ministry officials say the decision was made because of the ambassador’s 'exceptional success.' August 8, 2018
2,000-year-old gold earring found in Jerusalem Archaeologists found a gold earring dating back to the Hellenistic period, a rare occurrence in Israel. August 8, 2018
Speaker of Knesset refuses to sign MK’s resignation letter while written in Arabic Edelstein refused to sign a letter of resignation from Yunis because it was written only in Arabic and demanded that he submit it in Hebrew. August 8, 2018
WATCH: Gal Gadot to star as real-life Jewish ‘Wonder Woman’ Israeli celebrity Gal Gadot, known for her star role in Wonder Woman, is likely to star in a new series, playing famous actress and brilliant inventor Hedy Lamarr. August 8, 2018
Israeli Air Force appoints first female squadron commander The Israeli military continues its push to promote female commanders, with the IAF appointing its first female squadron commander on Tuesday. August 7, 2018
WATCH: Archaeologists uncover Roman recreation rooms, ceramics factory in central Israel What are 20 pools and a room full of board games doing next to a 3rd-century Roman ceramics factory? August 7, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Trump for imposing sanctions on Iran Prime Minister Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump for 'making the important decision to impose sanctions on Iran' and called upon Europe to join this measure. August 7, 2018
