Netanyahu seeks to legalize ‘settlement’ communities in Judea and Samaria Knesset set to reconsider bill that would officially legalize thousands of homes in Judea and Samaria in the face of a scheduled evacuation in early February. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu’s support for Trump’s wall angers Mexicans Netanyahu's support for Trump's plan to build a wall on the border with Mexico has angered the Mexicans. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu denies responsibility for delay of Trump’s embassy move Netanyahu insisted that his position has not changed and that he continues to call for foreign embassies to be moved to Jerusalem. January 29, 2017
Netanyahu praises Trump’s border wall plans Netanyahu praised President Trump's plan for a southern border wall after the latter defended similar measures by Israel. January 29, 2017
WATCH: 200,000 Holocaust survivors left in Israel Updated statistics released by the Israeli government show that the number Holocaust survivors still alive in Israel is diminishing rapidly. January 27, 2017
Orthodox party pushes to ban mixed-gender prayer at Western Wall The Knesset's ultra-Orthodox Shas party hopes to pass legislation prohibiting pluralistic and mixed-gender prayer services from taking place at the Western Wall. January 26, 2017
Researchers discover magnificent ancient cave in Galilee Israeli researchers are exploring a fascinating cave uncovered by chance in the Galilee. January 26, 2017
Israel experiences mild earthquake Israel experienced a mild earthquake on Wednesday night. January 26, 2017
Israel and US successfully test David’s Sling missile defense system With an eye on threats stemming from Hezbollah in the north , Israel conducted another successful test of its advanced anti-ballistic missile defense system. January 26, 2017
Israel plans to absorb 100 Syrian orphans Israel's interior minister authorized 100 orphans in Syria to receive refugee status in Israel and to begin a process laying the path for their full absorption into Israel. January 25, 2017
Car-ramming attack, shooting attack thwarted in Binyamin region Shortly after a car-ramming attack was stymied just north of Jerusalem, a shooting attack on IDF soldiers stationed outside of the Palestinian city of Ramallah was quelled. January 25, 2017
Plans to build artificial island off Gaza outlined by Israeli official Israel’s transportation minister proposed a plan which he hopes will enable the Jewish state to completely disengage from Gaza. January 24, 2017
Israel will use ‘full force’ in next conflict with Hamas Israel says it will use 'full force' in the next conflict with Hamas. January 24, 2017
Israel announces construction of 2,500 housing units in Judea and Samaria Israel has approved construction of 2,500 homes in Judea and Samaria, signaling a new era with the election of US President Trump. January 24, 2017
The time is now to decide fate of Judea and Samaria, says opposition MK An Israeli lawmaker says Israel must look at Trump's presidency as an opportunity to made a clear decision on Judea and Samaria. January 24, 2017
Israeli who fought ISIS tried for murder in enemy state Israel is trying to save the life of a citizen who is being tried for murder in an enemy country. January 24, 2017
Residents of Amona prepare to fight for their homes The beleaguered residents of the community of Amona are demanding action after an agreement they had with the government fell through. January 24, 2017
Netanyahu wants the leadership role on Judea and Samaria Netanyahu asks his Likud party and other members of his coalition to allow him to lead efforts in enhancing and developing the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. January 23, 2017
Report: Police to recommend Netanyahu be indicted The police have made progress in investigations into Netanyahu's dealings and are reportedly set to indict him. January 23, 2017
Jerusalem mayor thanks Trump for starting embassy move process Jerusalem's mayor praised the Trump administration for reportedly starting discussions on moving the US embassy in Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. January 23, 2017
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington after ‘warm conversation’ Trump invited Netanyahu to Washington to discuss close cooperation in a number of areas, including Iran's nuclear program and the renewal of peace talks with the Palestinians. January 22, 2017
Israeli Minister proposes ‘Greater Jerusalem’ law A minister within Netanyahu’s party is proposing to incorporate a handful of towns located outside of Jerusalem into Israel’s capital. January 22, 2017
Netanyahu: Stopping Iranian threat remains at the top of Israel’s agenda Containing the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran remains a top Israeli priority in the post-Obama era. January 22, 2017
With Obama out, 566 new Jewish housing units approved in Jerusalem Jerusalem's municipality gave approval to a plan to add 566 new housing units in the city. January 22, 2017
Israeli leaders congratulate Trump, look to strengthen US-Israel relationship Israel's leaders congratulated Trump on his inauguration and expressed excitement at working with him to strengthen the US-Israel relationship. January 21, 2017
Israeli security preps for Arab violence during Trump inauguration Israel's security establishment who are warning of a possible rise in tensions and violence from Palestinians during Trump's inauguration are also calling on politicians to avoid making incendiary statements. January 20, 2017
Jerusalem’s mayor calls on Israelis to sign letter thanking Trump Jerusalem's Mayor Nir Barkat called for Israelis to sign onto a letter expressing gratitude to Trump for planning to move the US embassy to Jerusalem and to 'make the US-Israel relationship great again.' January 19, 2017
Going bananas? Israeli zoo scrambles to find missing monkey Israel's Safari has launched a hunt for a runaway monkey. January 19, 2017
Israel completes heightening of border fence The Ministry of Defence has completed another important phase in the project to seal Israel's borders. January 19, 2017
Israel bids farewell to outgoing US ambassador Israeli leaders parted from US Ambassador Dan Shapiro who is ending his term. January 18, 2017
Netanyahu’s son questioned in corruption case The investigation into Netanyahu's two corruption cases continues, while his public standing is being damaged. January 18, 2017
Bill to annex a large settlement being introduced after Trump inauguration A bill will be presented this Sunday in the first Knesset session after US President-elect Trump's inauguration this Friday, that would officially incorporate the Israeli town of Ma'ale Adumim into the State of Israel. January 18, 2017
Making History: Israeli members to attend Trump inauguration, ‘open new page’ with US Two members of Knesset from Netanyahu's Likud party will attend Trump's inauguration ceremony this Friday. January 17, 2017
WATCH: Start-up develops system to wirelessly charge electric vehicles ElectRoad plans to test a system that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles on the road. January 17, 2017
IDF soldier killed in accident An IDF soldier was killed Monday night while doing maintenance work on an APC in the Golan Heights. January 17, 2017
Israel, PA resume cooperation on water issues The IDF signed an agreement with the PA on water cooperation, the fourth such pact signed between Israel and the Palestinians in the past year and a half. January 17, 2017
Netanyahu slams media for ‘unprecedented’ campaign to unseat him Netanyahu took to Facebook in an attempt to ward off corruption claims. January 16, 2017
Israeli intelligence provides security briefing to Trump team Israel's Mossad director briefed the Trump team on a number of issues related to regional security, including the Iran nuclear deal and Syria's civil war. January 15, 2017
WATCH: Jewish MLB stars join Israel’s national baseball team Ten Jewish Major League Baseball players are representing Israel in the World Baseball Classic, akin to soccer’s World Cup. January 15, 2017
Sierra Leone president: We will always remember Israel’s support against ebola 'It was a moment others chose to turn their backs and isolate us, but Israel provided us with support.' January 12, 2017
Bill to ban BDS activists from Israel passes first reading A bill to ban BDS promoters from entering Israel passed its first reading. January 11, 2017
Report: Netanyahu and newspaper owner offered to trade favors The publisher of a prominent Israeli newspaper is embroiled in an alleged bribery scandal with Netanyahu. January 11, 2017
WATCH: Obama Denies Stabbing Israel in the Back Obama denied stabbing Israel in the back by abstaining from anti-Israel UN Resolution 2334. January 10, 2017
Israeli minister proposes bill extending immunity for soldiers Ben-Dahan introduced the bill against the backdrop of the manslaughter conviction of IDF soldier Elor Azaria. January 8, 2017
Israeli diplomat discusses ‘take down’ of UK politician; Israel apologizes Israel has apologized for offensive remarks made by one of its staffers in the UK. January 8, 2017
Netanyahu questioned again by police over alleged corruption Netanyahu was questioned again by police over suspicions that he received illegal gifts. January 6, 2017
Israel praises US lawmakers for rebuking ‘one-sided’ UN resolution Netanyahu and the Israeli UN ambassador lauded a bipartisan measure that rebukes the UN for criticizing Israel. January 6, 2017
Liberman questions sincerity of ministers calling for pardon of soldier Liberman accused other ministers, who are calling to pardon IDF soldier Elor Azaria of his manslaughter conviction, of using slogans for their own personal gain. January 5, 2017
Netanyahu and most Israelis support pardoning convicted soldier A poll suggests that 70% of the Israeli public is in favor of pardoning Elor Azaria. January 5, 2017
Indictment expected against Arab-Israeli lawmaker for aiding terrorists An indictment was authorized against an Arab-Israeli lawmaker suspected aiding imprisoned terrorists. January 5, 2017
US senators present bill to obligate president to move embassy to Jerusalem Three Senators reintroduced legislation that recognizes Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel and relocates the US embassy to Jerusalem. January 4, 2017
Israeli ministers call to pardon soldier convicted of killing terrorist While Liberman called for acceptance of the ruling, a number of MKs are pushing for the convicted soldier to be pardoned. January 4, 2017
Muslim guards try ousting guide for calling Temple Mount by its name Islamic Waqf officials tried to have the archeologist removed because he referred to the site as the Temple Mount instead of by its Islamic name, "Haram al-Sharif." January 3, 2017
Netanyahu questioned by police over alleged corruption Netanyahu was questioned by police over suspicions that he received illegal gifts. January 3, 2017
Terror-aiding lawmaker banned from Knesset activities but allowed to vote The Knesset has taken action against a lawmaker who allegedly exploited his parliamentary rights in order to aid terrorists. January 2, 2017
Tragedy in Jerusalem: Mother and 4 daughters die in suspected murder-suicide Jerusalem residents are coping with the shock of an apparent homicide/suicide incident involving a mother and her four daughters. January 2, 2017
Trump’s team plans to invite Netanyahu to inauguration A plan to invite Netanyahu to Trump's inauguration follows an earlier invitation extended by the US president-elect. January 1, 2017
Bennett to submit vote on annexing Ma’ale Adumim Education Minister Naftali Bennett will present legislation at the end of January to annex Maale Adumim. January 1, 2017
Israeli economy grows by 3.5 percent in 2016 Contrary to predictions, the Israeli economy grew significantly in 2016. January 1, 2017
Netanyahu, Putin discuss ‘developments in region’ by phone Israel and Russia have developed relatively close ties over recent years, mainly with regard to the Syrian civil war. January 1, 2017
