Mossad tight-lipped regarding former agent killed in Italian boating accidentErez Shimoni, an ex-Mossad agent who died in a boat accident in northern Italy, laid to rest in military cemetery in Israel. May 31, 2023
Israelis hospitalized, in serious condition after inhaling gas from whipped cream cansExaminations revealed abnormal nerve damage in the spinal cord and a significant deficiency of vitamin B12 brought about by the nitrous oxide. May 31, 2023
‘Rot and die in prison’ – Outraged MKs, family protest parole hearing for terrorist'Terrorists should only have one punishment, and that’s the death penalty. There’s no reason for us to feel sorry for him.' May 31, 2023
‘BROTHERS-IN-ARMS’: British, Israeli disabled vets engage in healthy competitionDozens of Israeli and British war veterans who participated in a sporting competition in Israel that provided a chance for healing and bonding with their brothers-in-arms and their families. May 31, 2023
WATCH: Small and modest home belonging to late rabbi ‘on par with Moses’Rabbi Gershon Edelstein’s successor compared the late Lithuanian Charedi leader to Moses. May 30, 2023
WATCH: Tens of thousands gather in Bnei Brak to mourn passing of Rabbi Gershon EdelsteinTens of thousands of mourners gathered at the Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak for the funeral of Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, spiritual leader of the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. May 30, 2023
Where’s the evidence? Israeli media claims ‘far-right activists’ planning violence at Jerusalem pride paradeThe national security minister stressed that while he does not agree with the parade in the Holy City, he will ensure that participants are safe and secure. May 30, 2023
‘His entire life was holiness’: Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leader of ultra-Orthodox Ashkenazi Jewry, diesThe funeral of the 100-year-old rabbi in Bnei Brak, mourned by people from all walks of life, is expected to draw tens of thousands of mourners. May 30, 2023
Cancel culture in Israel: Trans activists disturb US author’s speaking event, limit book salesRather than dispute the content or the facts presented in Abigail Shrier’s book, the radical trans activists instead frame the author as being a hateful bigot. May 30, 2023
Ignoring security concerns? Israeli OKs import of motorcycle parts to GazaThe Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories did not answer an inquiry from Channel 12 regarding the decision. May 30, 2023
Ancient Tower of David gets hi-tech upgrade, exciting for young and oldThe newly upgraded Old City landmark offers a new flow, exquisite design and enjoyable exhibits for young and old. May 30, 2023
Herzog lands in Azerbaijan amid unprecedented security, Iran on top of agendaUnprecedented security in Baku as the Israeli president lands in country neighboring Iran. May 30, 2023
Naval version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system successfully testedIsraeli corvettes launch interceptor missiles from new Naval Iron Dome system intended to protect Israeli coast and offshore gas drilling sites. May 30, 2023
Netanyahu to Erdogan: We’ll raise Israel-Turkey ties to new heightsThe two leaders 'agreed to continue strengthening bilateral relations and to bring them to new heights.' May 29, 2023
Israel Border Police officer dies suddenly during training sessionFurther training sessions have been suspended and an investigation into her death will be launched, Border Police said in a statement. May 29, 2023
Lapid attacks pending ‘values of Zionism’ bill as racist; Ben Gvir blasts Lapid as ‘extreme leftist’ and ‘liar’'It wouldn't do any harm if artificial intelligence could replace your entire government.' May 29, 2023
‘40 months’ jailtime? He should have gotten 15 years,’ says IDF soldier attacked by terroristIn a plea bargain, a Palestinian who attacked and tried to steal a soldier’s weapon will possibly be treated like a petty thief, outraging the victim. May 29, 2023
JERUSALEM: Islamists celebrating Erdogan election win call for massacre of JewsAccording to Israeli journalist Yoni ben Menachem, public Islamic figures from eastern Jerusalem have helped Erdogan's election campaign in recent weeks. May 29, 2023
Homesh yeshiva relocated during the night to state land, with government approvalDefense Minister Yoav Gallant signed off on the move, infuriating members of the Opposition. May 29, 2023
5-year-old son of Arab-Israeli crime boss targeted for assassination'There are no more red lines,' says senior police officer after Arab crime boss' son and his bodyguard wounded in assassination attempt. May 29, 2023
‘Super scary’ – Jenin terrorists shoot, hit houses in Israeli townTerrorists unleash hail of bullets on Israeli town across the Green Line; multiple homes, vehicles struck, but no injuries reported. May 29, 2023
‘Death to Arabs’ defamation: Ben-Gvir sues ex-minister for podcast remarksBen-Gvir and his Otzma Yehudit party sue former left-wing politician who said they promote violence against Arabs. May 29, 2023
Israel-Gulf train awaits Saudi normalizationThe project would link Haifa to the Saudi Gulf port of Damman, the UAE and Bahrain. May 29, 2023
Police beat protesters against Christian missionizing at Judaism’s holiest site, 9 arrestedThree policemen refused to say why they beat protesters, and a fourth said it was because they were yelling at tourists and blocking the way. May 28, 2023
‘BESIEGE ROTHMAN’: Lawmaker shouted down, attacked at Tel Aviv University'Your argument is weak. You don’t have the ability to deal intellectually, so you shout. What can you do, you are limited,' Rothman said. May 28, 2023
Caving to pressure: Israel backs away from bill to rein in hostile, foreign-funded NGOsPolitically conservative NGOs in Israel published an open letter on Sunday protesting the news that the bill would be shelved. May 28, 2023
WATCH: IDF inaugurates next-gen combat vehicles, ‘groundbreaking leap forward’The armored personnel carriers can carry 12 men, drive at 90 kph and be in operational use for days at a time. May 28, 2023
Lowering cost of living is the government’s top priority, says PMJudicial reform not mentioned in the prime minister’s overview of the government’s agenda. May 28, 2023
Biden demands Israel drop NGO bill in exchange for White House invite, Saudi peace dealThe Biden administration reportedly dangles offer of streamlined Saudi normalization, White House visit in exchange for Netanyahu shelving legislation aimed at limiting foreign funding to NGOs in Israel. May 28, 2023
Yesh Atid issues ultimatum, threatens to end judicial reform talks if demands not metPresident Herzog warned last month that lawmakers or parties who sabotage the negotiations will be judged harshly by history. May 28, 2023
Cockroach sparks terror attack panic in Tel AvivSeveral patrons injured at popular Tel Aviv cafe as diners stampede, overturning tables and trampling each other, according to eyewitnesses. May 28, 2023
Israelis brace for flash floodsStormy weather and heavy rains expected across Israel, raising concerns of flash floods. May 28, 2023
Drop in turnout for 21st weekend of anti-government protestsLabor party head Merav Michaeli gave a speech at a protest near Karkur amid booing and heckling. May 27, 2023
9-year-old Israeli girl wounded by stray bullet near Ramallah The bullet came from the direction of a Palestinian town near Ramallah May 27, 2023
WATCH: Israel ravaged by over 170 fires amid heatwaveFirefighters battled extreme weather conditions, with temperatures soaring to as high as 40°C (104°F) and reduced visibility due to dust and mist. May 27, 2023
Knesset member to meet with senior Palestinian official who would ‘use nuclear weapons’ on Israel'So far we don't have nuclear weapons, but by God, if we had - we would use them,' Jibril Rajoub has said. May 25, 2023
EU envoy: ‘No such thing as Area A and B, it’s all Palestine’The German diplomat spoke during a tour organized by Peace Now, Yesh Din and Emek Shaveh. May 25, 2023
BBC ‘fanning terrorism,’ MK says; pens letter demanding changeThe broadcaster must stop its policy of calling Israeli settlements 'illegal' while banning even the use of the word ‘terrorist,’ MK Ohad Tal demanded. May 25, 2023
Terrorist who shot and wounded soldiers nabbed after months-long manhuntAfter nearly nine months on the run, Maher Asayed was finally arrested by security forces. May 25, 2023
Hamas wins Palestinian university elections, proving growing support in PA-controlled areasGaza-based terror group enjoys strong support from PA Arabs, as embattled Mahmoud Abbas' popularity continues to decline. May 25, 2023
Israeli citizen murdered in Dubai, stabbed 35 times'The circumstances of the case are being investigated by the local authorities.' May 24, 2023
WATCH: New dairy farm in Negev desert will be Israel’s largest – and the cows, the country’s happiestThe Halutza dairy farm established in the Negev desert established just only a year ago will become the largest in Israel, with support from Jewish National Fund-USA. May 24, 2023
Rabbi who claimed Bennett is not Jewish apologizes after losing defamation lawsuitFormer Prime Minister Naftali Bennett touts first legal victory in series of defamation lawsuits, forcing Rabbi Ronen Shaulov to retract claims Bennett and his parents are not Jewish. May 24, 2023
Shin Bet busts Arab-Israeli Hamas recruit planning to bomb a busResident of northern Arab town was reportedly planning to bomb a bus in Hadera, had scoped out sites for terror attacks and conducted intelligence-gathering missions for Hamas. May 24, 2023
Netanyahu: With budget passed, judicial reform is nextReligious Zionism MK says that should compromise negotiations fail, 'we will move forward unilaterally' with judicial reform legislation. May 24, 2023
Knesset successfully passes 2023-2024 budget after overnight blitz,This government will last all four of its years,, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the final vote. May 24, 2023
Deadly epidemic wiping out sea life in Mediterranean, Gulf of Eilat: Israeli study'Fast and violent death': Researchers from Tel Aviv University say deadly epidemic has already wiped out an entire population of urchins in the northern Gulf of Eilat essential to the coral reef ecosystem. May 24, 2023
New IDF policy: Prioritize terrorists’ lives over safety of troops, civilians'Are we now supposed to save the lives of terrorists who want to kill us?' asks outraged combat soldier. May 23, 2023
After lying about terror victims, CNN apologizesChristiane Amanpour apologizes more than a month after falsely implying that British-Israeli women, who were murdered at point blank range by terrorists, were armed and had been exchanging fire with their killers. May 23, 2023
Netanyahu to visit UAE on first-ever state tripPM Netanyahu has toured the Emirates on previous occasions, but never in an official capacity as Head of State on a diplomatic visit. May 23, 2023
New housing for Jews in Arab-majority Jerusalem neighborhood approved: reportPlan for 400 housing units for Jewish families receives initial approval, but similar plan approved 20 years ago was indefinitely shelved. May 23, 2023
Ultra-Orthodox lawmaker sparks backlash with comment about pop star’s immodest dressMK Moshe Gafni says he would 'donate clothes' to singer Noa Kirel, Israel's contestant in the Eurovision song contest who won third place. May 22, 2023
Israel brushes up against ‘status quo’ atop Temple MountThe rising number of Jewish visitors to the site is putting in question the future of the status quo established following the Six-Day War. May 22, 2023
The cheese that sparked an Israeli protest movement – a Shavuot necessityTo celebrate Shavuot, we explore the humble cottage cheese, an Israeli staple that encompasses no less than the country’s heritage, struggles and dreams all at once. May 22, 2023
Likud reaches budget deal with ultra-orthodox party, preventing new electionsOrthodox faction will receive up to $68 million for stipends to its yeshiva students. May 22, 2023
3 terrorists killed, bomb lab destroyed in IDF raidLocal terror groups opened fire on troops, triggering a gun battle. No IDF soldiers were wounded in the exchange of fire. May 22, 2023
Ben-Gvir promises ‘total war’ against Arab crime, protection rackets14 arrested in anti-mafia raid in northern Bedouin town; Ben-Gvir says operation just the beginning, pledges to restore governance to crime-ridden region. May 22, 2023
Netanyahu government backs plan to invest 2 billion shekels in Jerusalem’s Arab neighborhoodsHousing, infrastructure, educational and health facilities among the budgeted items to improve life for the capital’s Arab residents. May 22, 2023
WATCH: Celebrity seal clearly a Zionist: Yulia spotted again at an Israeli beachThe rare monk seal that has captured the hearts of Israelis and garnered media attention all around the world. May 21, 2023
Smotrich to gov’t ministries: Prepare to double number of Jews in Judea and SamariaThe finance minister assured in closed discussions that funding would be made available even though it is not included in the current budget. May 21, 2023
