Israel wins Eurovision Song Contest Israel's unconventional Netta Barzilai has won the Eurovision Song Contest with her song 'Toy.' May 13, 2018
Netanyahu and Arab diplomats discussed Iran in chance DC encounter In a rare instance of 'dinner diplomacy,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had an unusual run-in with a UAE envoy ad other representatives of Israel's Arab neighbor nations. May 12, 2018
WATCH: Israel invests additional $17 million in biblical site excavations Israel allotted an additional $17 million to ongoing excavations in the City of David, just south of the Temple Mount. May 12, 2018
Israel appoints first female Druze judge Druze lawyer Sawsan al-Qasem will sit on the Haifa Regional Labor Court. May 10, 2018
Hospital in north prepares for war, emergency center operational Rambam Medical Center's new emergency underground command center is now operational. May 10, 2018
WATCH: US recognizes Israel’s ‘sovereign right’ to self-defense White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responds to reports that Iran launched rockets at Israel. May 10, 2018
Perfect Timing: America is making King David very proud! For the first time in over 2000 years, a world power will recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of Israel, and in a most dramatic way. This is historic! May 9, 2018
Israel to deport human rights official over BDS activities A Human Rights Watch activist is being deported from Israel over his alleged anti-Israel boycott activity. May 9, 2018
Israel celebrates its independence for first time in Egypt since Arab Spring Israel's Embassy in Egypt celebrated the 70th anniversary of the country's founding, the first Independence Day event since the 2011 Arab Spring uprising. May 9, 2018
WATCH: Israel extends olive branch to Iranian people with Persian radio station Israel operates a radio station with daily Farsi broadcasts featuring messages of hope, friendship, and news from the outside world aimed at reaching the people of Iran. May 9, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu condemns Iranian aggression at trilateral summit Netanyahu warned the world yet again of the dangers of Iranian aggression. May 9, 2018
Israel takes unprecedented action against banknote counterfeiting The Bank of Israel when it filed civil a lawsuit against defendants convicted of counterfeiting banknotes. May 8, 2018
Netanyahu discusses massive gas pipeline, Iran threat with Greece, Cyprus The leaders of Israel, Greece and Cyprus discussed the laying of a the world's longest gas pipeline as well as regional issues, most notably the Iranian threat. May 8, 2018
IDF soldier who killed wounded terrorist released from prison Elor Azaria has gone home after serving his term. May 8, 2018
Remains of casualty of Israel’s War of Independence recovered The remains of Private Livka Shefer were found seven decades after she was declared a fallen soldier whose place of burial is unknown. May 7, 2018
WATCH: E-Commerce giant Alibaba’s Jack Ma meets with Netanyahu Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the Founder and Executive Chairman of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Jack Ma in Jerusalem. May 7, 2018
WATCH: City workers in Jerusalem put up US Embassy street signs Camera crews captured city workers from the Jerusalem Municipality hanging street signs to direct travelers to the new embassy. May 7, 2018
WATCH: Israel fights discrimination in international sports competitions Muslim and Arab countries hosting competitions, and certain athletes from these countries, consistently discriminate against Israeli athletes. May 6, 2018
WATCH: Biblical city of Efrat defense goes high-tech with drones The city of Efrat has gone high-tech by adding drones to its civil defense force. May 6, 2018
History in Israel as Giro d’Italia’s Big Start rolls off in Jerusalem For the first time in history, 176 of the world’s top cyclists kicked off the Giro d'Italia against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s Old City. May 6, 2018
What is the future of Israeli-Japanese relations? Relations between Tokyo and Jerusalem have been complex due to Japan's conflicting interests. May 5, 2018
Israel withdraws bid for UN Security Council seat Apparently due to a slim chance of winning, Israel withdrew from the race for a seat on the UN Security Council. May 5, 2018
WATCH: US company invests in Israeli meat substitute An Israeli startup has landed a huge investor for its revolutionary product. May 3, 2018
Netanyahu: Israel will make ‘great partnership’ with Japan ‘even better’ 'This is a great partnership and we’ll make it even better,' Netanyahu said of Israel's ties with Japan. May 3, 2018
Hundreds of thousands celebrate Lag B’Omer at Israel’s Mount Meron Hundreds of thousands celebrated Lag B’Omer at the gravesite of revered Jewish sage and mystic Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. May 3, 2018
Principal resigns following students’ deaths in flash flood Yuval Kahan, the principal of the school that organized a hike on which 10 Israeli students perished last week, announced his resignation amid a police investigation. May 3, 2018
In Israel, ‘Lag B’Omer’ means bonfires, barbecues and Mount Meron While the Torah lists three pilgrimage festivals, Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot, the largest annual Jewish pilgrimage these days will take place this week during the lesser known holy day of 'Lag B’Omer.' May 2, 2018
Japanese prime minister in Israel on official visit Japan's Prime Minister Abe is on his second visit to the Jewish state to bolster ties between the two countries. May 2, 2018
Knesset approves bill banning convicted terrorists from running for office The Israeli parliament approved a bill banning anyone convicted of terror from running for the Knesset for a period of 14 years. May 2, 2018
WATCH: Taiwan delegation seeks high-tech opportunities with Israel, ‘the start-up nation’ A high-level Taiwanese delegation is eager to promote strategic cooperation and business opportunities with Israel. May 2, 2018
WATCH: How will Israel’s ‘Iran lied’ evidence influence Trump’s nuclear deal decision? How will Israel's newly revealed Iran evidence impact Trump's decision on the nuclear deal? May 1, 2018
Bill defining Israel as ‘Jewish nation-state’ passes first reading in Knesset A bill that defines Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, while recognizing the civil rights of each citizen regardless of religion, passed its first legislative hurdle. May 1, 2018
Israel wins 7 innovation medals at annual Edison Awards Israel dominated the Edison awards, which spotlight the world's most innovative, cutting-edge companies across several fields. May 1, 2018
Netanyahu exposes Iran’s secret nuclear program, says Trump will ‘do the right thing’ 'In a few days, Trump will decide what to do with the nuclear deal. I’m sure he’ll do the right thing.' April 30, 2018
WATCH: ‘Iran lied big time,’ Netanyahu reveals that Iran lied and continues to lie about its nuclear program and that the nuclear deal gives Iran a path to a nuclear arsenal. April 30, 2018
Rivlin first Israeli president to visit Ethiopia, aims to ‘deepen friendship and cooperation’ Rivlin leaves Tuesday for a two-day official state visit to Ethiopia, where deepening business ties will be the main focus. April 30, 2018
WATCH: Armenian history in Jerusalem Learn about the ancient Christians that make up the diverse Israeli capital. April 30, 2018
WATCH: Israeli deputy defense minister says ‘war with Iran unlikely’ Israel's Deputy Defense Minister stated that increased tensions between Israel and Iran are unlikely to result in open war. April 30, 2018
Stabbing in Jerusalem: incident criminal, not terror-related Police confirmed that a stabbing incident outside a Jerusalem mall was criminal in nature and not a terror attack. April 29, 2018
WATCH: Emotional Israeli judoka gold medalist sings national anthem Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki won the gold medal at the European Judo Championships which are being held in Tel Aviv. April 29, 2018
Analysis: Netanyahu-Pompeo smiles mask Israeli concerns over unclear US policy US-Israel ties are stronger than ever, Netanyahu said Sunday ahead of his first meeting with Pompeo. April 29, 2018
WATCH: Israeli team discovers genetic memory Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have stumbled on an astonishing find that links genetic markers in brain cells to memory. April 29, 2018
Trump may attend opening of US Embassy in Jerusalem, ‘very proud of it’ Trump may travel to Israel to attend the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem in May, says he's 'very proud of it.' April 28, 2018
The 10 teenage victims of flash-flood hiking tragedy Ilan Bar Shalom’s body was the last to be recovered after a desperate search-and-rescue operation into the early hours on Friday. By: JNS.org The mood throughout Israel is somber. On Friday, the name of t... April 28, 2018
2 arrested following death of 10 teens hit by flash floods on school trip 'Don't worry. We're well-prepared for the trip and will coordinate with the appropriate bodies. It will be a wet and fun experience.' April 27, 2018
9 teens dead, several wounded and 1 missing in flash floods At least nine high school students have died and several others were wounded when their field trip was disrupted by flash floods. April 26, 2018
IRONIC: Composer Wagner’s anti-Semitic letter fetches fortune in Israeli auction A letter rife with anti-Semitism penned by Hitler's favorite composer went to auction in Israel. April 26, 2018
WATCH: Breakthrough – Israeli scientists complete mapping of entire human genetic code Scientists from the Hebrew University have completed the mapping of the entire human genetic code! April 26, 2018
Czech Republic to open Jerusalem ‘honorary consulate’ as ‘first step’ of embassy move While stopping short of announcing an imminent embassy move to Jerusalem, the Czech Republic announced a multi-stage plan culminating in the opening of its embassy in Israel's capital. April 25, 2018
WATCH: Annual Druze festival culminates in pilgrimage to Tomb of Jethro Israeli Druze celebrated their annual festival with a pilgrimage to the Tomb of Jethro near the Sea of Galilee. April 25, 2018
Ben Gurion Airport gets huge makeover as Israeli tourism on rise Ben Gurion Airport has just announced a massive new expansion to the tune of $1 billion shekels, or a quarter of a billion US dollars. April 25, 2018
Israel halts deportation proceedings against illegal immigrants No more deportation orders will be served on illegal immigrants, the state told the High Court of Justice on Tuesday, adding that all existing orders have been cancelled. April 24, 2018
WATCH: Jerusalem ceremony marks 103rd anniversary of Armenian genocide In 1915, the Ottoman Empire committed a genocide that claimed the lives of 1.5 million Armenians. April 24, 2018
Is Natalie Portman a pro-BDS anti-semite? The Israeli born actress has created a firestorm of resentment and extreme blow-back after pulling out of the 'Jewish Nobel Prize' ceremony in Jerusalem. April 23, 2018
WATCH: A 360° pilot’s-eye view of Israel’s 70th birthday aerobatics flyover The Israeli Air Force released a 360-degree video of its flyover performance marking Israel's 70th birthday April 23, 2018
WATCH: US Embassy in Jerusalem on course for May opening Israel and the US have nearly completed the preparations necessary to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. April 22, 2018
Actress Natalie Portman slammed for refusing Israeli award, snubbing Netanyahu Portman is facing heavy criticism for refusing to attend an Israeli award ceremony in her honor, allegedly over her concern for human rights. April 22, 2018
WATCH: Canadians ride Harleys in Holy Land to celebrate Israel’s 70th A group of Canadian Jews is celebrating Israel's 70th birthday with an epic tour of the Holy Land on their very own custom motorcycles. April 22, 2018
North Carolina city becomes first in US to ban Israeli police training Durham's city council voted to 'oppose international exchanges with any country in which Durham officers receive military-style training.' April 20, 2018
Netanyahu says at least 6 more countries considering embassy move to Jerusalem 'I am pleased to say that there are at least half a dozen countries that are currently talking seriously to us about moving their embassies to Jerusalem,' Netanyahu said. April 20, 2018
