Israeli police arrest tycoon, others in bribery, fraud stingIsrael is participating in an international anti-corruption campaign, through which a billionaire businessman and four others were recently arrested. August 14, 2017
World’s oldest man, Holocaust survivor, passes away at 114Israeli Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal, 114, the oldest man in the world, has passed away. August 13, 2017
WATCH: Iranian blogger thanks Israel for saving her from executionNeda Amin, an Iranian journalist whom Israel granted asylum to save from potential execution, landed in the Jewish state Thursday. August 10, 2017
Israeli counter-terrorism unit foils Hebron terror cellPolice counter-terrorism forces teamed up with the IDF to arrest a Palestinian terror cell. Following up on an intelligence tip from the Israel Security Agency, also known as Shin Bet, IDF fighters joined fo... August 10, 2017
Iranian journalist lands in Israel, saved from death in IranAfter fearing her life was in danger, Neda Amin finally found refuge in Israel. August 10, 2017
Netanyahu blasts minister for ‘undermining’ him amid corruption scandalNetanyahu went on the offensive, accusing his transportation minister of planning to replace him should he be forced to resign. August 8, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu reacts to confidant turning state’s evidenceNetanyahu reacts to the decision of his former chief of staff, Ari Harow, to act as a state's witness in a corruption case involving the prime minister. August 8, 2017
Israel grants asylum to persecuted Iranian journalistAn Iranian journalist threatened with the death penalty in her home country has found refuge in Israel. August 6, 2017
Soldier who shot wounded terrorist appeals to IDF chief for clemencyAfter losing his appeal, Azaria is seeking clemency from IDF Chief of Staff Eizenkot. August 6, 2017
Israeli police: Netanyahu suspected of breach of trust, bribesAn investigation against Netanyahu's alleged corruption has entered a more intense phase. August 6, 2017
Two Muslim-majority African nations to send first-ever ambassadors to IsraelSenegal and Guinea, two Muslim-majority West African nations, will be sending their first-ever full-time ambassadors to Israel. August 6, 2017
WATCH: Ancient street leading to Temple Mount discoveredIsraeli archeologists have uncovered an ancient terraced street in Jerusalem that led to the Second Temple. August 3, 2017
Palestinian violently murders pregnant Israeli girlfriend, claims it was terrorA Palestinian who violently murdered a pregnant Israeli woman, with whom police say he was romantically involved, now claims it was an act of terror. August 2, 2017
Israeli hospitality scores big with Hollywood stars“The only downside of coming to Israel is that as soon as you get here, you realize how much more there is to see in such a short time.” August 2, 2017
Israeli start-ups raise billions since beginning of 2017Israel's start-ups are on the track to possibly exceeding last year's record startup fundraising. July 31, 2017
Police arrest Palestinian antiquities dealers on tax chargesFive antiquities dealers were arrested for tax evasion amounting to millions of shekels. July 31, 2017
Netanyahu, Liberman call for IDF ‘Hebron Shooter’ to be pardonedNetanyahu and Liberman, supported by the right, are calling for Elor Azaria to be pardoned. July 30, 2017
Netanyahu defends ‘not easy’ decision to remove Temple Mount metal detectorsThe Israeli public overwhelmingly disapproved of the removal of added security on the Temple Mount, prompting the prime minister to explain his decision. July 30, 2017
Arabs riot in Jaffa after suspect shot by policeArabs in Jaffa rioted after a fleeing suspect in a criminal investigation was shot dead by police. July 30, 2017
IDF soldier sentenced for shooting terrorist loses appealThe court rejected an appeal by IDF soldier Elor Azaria, who was sentenced to prison for killing a wounded terrorist. July 30, 2017
Knesset gives initial support for bill preventing division of JerusalemIsraeli lawmakers gave the initial nod to a law ensuring that Jerusalem remains the Jewish state's undivided capital. July 27, 2017
Netanyahu supports bill annexing surrounding towns into Greater JerusalemA bill strengthening Jerusalem and its environs has received Netanyahu's support. July 27, 2017
WATCH: Proof of Biblical account of Babylonian destruction of JerusalemExcavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority exposed evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. July 26, 2017
WATCH: Feeding half-a-billion migrating birds at Israel’s Hula ValleyIsrael provides food for millions of birds migrating between Europe and Africa. July 25, 2017
Developing countries benefit from Israeli child development programProfessionals from developing countries will use knowledge gained in Israel to better their home nations. July 25, 2017
Israeli embassy staff returns to Israel from JordanAfter a tense day of negotiations, Israel's Amman-based embassy staff, including a wounded guard, were released from Jordan. July 25, 2017
Israel closes diplomatic missions in Turkey, staff works from homeIsraeli diplomatic staff in Turkey are working from home amid rising security threats over the Temple Mount crisis and Erdogan's hostility towards the Jewish state. July 24, 2017
Rivlin blasts Erdogan, says Turkey should condemn Temple Mount attackRivlin slammed Erdogan for not denouncing last week's deadly terror attack on the Temple Mount. July 21, 2017
EU touts strong relations with Israel in response to NetanyahuIn response to Netanyahu’s leaked criticism, the EU’s mission to Israel stresses deep ties with Jerusalem. July 20, 2017
WATCH: Tel Aviv preparing for animation festivalTel Aviv will again host the annual international animation festival 'Animix.' July 20, 2017
WATCH: Evacuations as Jerusalem Forest fires threaten residentsIsraeli firefighters fought two blazes in Jerusalem with winds bringing them perilously close to residential buildings. July 20, 2017
Israel sends firefighters to combat Montenegro’s blazesAn Israeli professional team has responded to an international call for assistance to fight forest fires in Montenegro. July 20, 2017
Israeli court finds PA guilty of torturing PalestiniansA Jerusalem court ruled that the PA viciously tortured tens of Palestinians suspected of collaborating with Israel. July 20, 2017
Knesset backs bill preventing division of JerusalemA bill requiring the backing of a Knesset majority of two-thirds in order to cede any part of Jerusalem was approved in its preliminary format. July 19, 2017
Netanyahu slams EU and Obama in leaked conversationIn a closed-door meeting, Netanyahu condemned the EU for undermining Israel's security needs. July 19, 2017
US Jew released from Cuban prison immigrates to IsraelAlan Gross, who spent years in a Cuban prison, immigrated to Israel together with his wife Judy. July 19, 2017
Israeli president visits families of Druze slain in Temple Mount terrorPresident Reuven Rivlin visited the families of murdered Israeli Druze officers to offer comfort and support. July 18, 2017
Report alleges Saudi king secretly contacted Israel on Temple Mount crisisThe Saudi monarch reportedly sent a message to the Jewish state via the US in an effort to solve the Temple Mount crisis. July 18, 2017
Russia: Syrian ceasefire plan will consider Israel’s interestsRussia’s foreign minister says Moscow and Washington will consider Israeli security concerns in Syrian ceasefire plan. July 17, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu clashes with French president over status of JerusalemNetanyahu took issue with Macron's suggestion that Jerusalem be divided in a peace deal with the Palestinians. July 17, 2017
Netanyahu balances history and business in HungaryNetanyahu will become the first Israeli leader to visit Hungary since the resumption of diplomatic relations in 1989. July 17, 2017
NY politicians urge banning Waters concert, citing anti-BDS lawA New York State lawmaker is calling for BDS-promoter Roger Water's upcoming concert to be canceled, citing a law prohibiting boycotts of Israel. July 17, 2017
WATCH: US ambassador to Israel throws 1st pitch at Maccabiah baseballAmbassador David Friedman threw the ceremonial first pitch at the final baseball game of the 20th Maccabiah Games. July 17, 2017
IDF soldier who shot wounded terrorist sent to house arrestElor Azaria will be released from the IDF to house arrest. His final verdict is expected next week. July 17, 2017
WATCH: Israel and Egypt to be spared from US aid cutsDetails are emerging on the reduced US foreign aid budget, indicating that both Israel and Egypt will be unscathed by the cuts. July 16, 2017
2 IDF soldiers killed in truck accidentTwo IDF soldiers were killed in a tragic road accident. July 13, 2017
‘We have had a violent past ourselves,’ Irish foreign minister tells RivlinMeeting with the Israeli president, Coveney attempted to mitigate the rebuke he got from Netanyahu the previous day over Ireland's pro-Palestinian stance. July 13, 2017
WATCH: Cannons found in 16th-century shipwreck off Haifa coastA 16th-century shipwreck containing Venetian cannons has been discovered off the coast of Haifa. July 12, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s Maccabiah games highlight wheelchair basketballIsrael's Maccabiah Games is giving a prominent role to disabled sports, particularly wheelchair basketball. July 12, 2017
Netanyahu clear front-runner in latest Israeli pollsPolls show Benjamin Netanyahu remains top choice for Prime Minister of Israel. July 12, 2017
Palestinian antiquities thieves caught stealing pillars from ancient churchThe IDF caught two Palestinians red-handed with stolen Byzantine-era pillars from an ancient church. July 12, 2017
Former IDF general, Netanyahu confidant questioned in corruption scandalSeven people have been detained as part of an investigation into what has become known as the submarine corruption deal. July 12, 2017
WATCH: ‘Never Again’ will genocide befall Jews or Rwanda, Netanyahu affirmsNetanyahu told visiting President Kagame that genocide will 'never again' befall Israel or Rwanda. July 11, 2017
Haifa residents demand UNESCO Square be renamedHaifa residents are demanding that the city's UNESCO Square be renamed in the wake of a string of anti-Israel resolutions passed by the organization. July 11, 2017
Israeli Holocaust survivor shoots Palestinian home invadersAn octogenarian Israeli Holocaust survivor shot two Palestinian intruders, killing one of them. July 11, 2017
Israeli minister envisions trans-Mideast train routeA transportation plan to promote peace hopes to connect Israel and the Palestinians to their neighbors in the Middle East. July 11, 2017
Israel’s Labor party elects Avi Gabbay next chairmanThe Israeli left has elected a new leader. Will he bring change? July 11, 2017
Rwandan president gets warm reception from Israeli leadersBoth Netanyahu and Rivlin thanked Rwanda's president for the country's UN voting record. July 10, 2017
Israel grants Palestinians new power plantIsrael gave the Palestinians control of a new power station, a significant boon to the Palestinian economy. July 10, 2017
6 detained in submarine corruption caseA corruption case involving bribes and a German submarine results in the detention of six suspects. July 10, 2017
