‘He was 100 percent going to kill me’ – Israeli woman attacked by US secret service agent speaks outThe Biden administration and Israeli government are covering up brutal drunken attack on Israeli woman, which left her with PTSD, say victim and her attorney. May 9, 2023
US ambassador to Israel to leave post over summer, citing ‘personal reasons’Thomas Nides, whose tenure has not been free of controversy, has been away from his family since December 2021. May 9, 2023
Leading French supermarket opens in Israel – but will it make a difference?Are Carrefour's prices really lower than those of its Israeli competitors? May 9, 2023
Bypassing restrictions, convicted sex offender lights Lag B’Omer holiday torch in northern IsraelDespite government pledges to bar him, cult leader Eliezer Berland uses loophole to light bonfire at massive Lag B'Omer gathering in northern Israel. May 9, 2023
Spewing hatred: Grandson of founder of Israel’s largest bakery chain incites against ultra-Orthodox, slams boycottDispute began with the Angel Bakery chairman's protest outside leading haredi rabbi's home, triggering boycott of company's products followed by vicious social media attack on the ultra-Orthodox. May 9, 2023
Tens of thousands ascend Mt Meron as Israel celebrates Lag B’OmerThe occasion was marred by the memory of a fatal crush two years earlier, in which 45 people died. May 8, 2023
Boycotting Ben-Gvir: EU cancels Tel Aviv reception, determined not to let him speak'But ‘EU values’ are Ok with embracing Holocaust deniers and Palestinian leaders who write Pay to Slay checks for the murder of Jews?' May 8, 2023
Arab-Israeli killed in road rage incident becomes ‘martyr’ for terrorist groupsMourners turn road rage victim's funeral into nationalistic demonstration with calls for revenge and PLO, Hamas flags. May 8, 2023
Revealed: PFLP was behind failed bus bombing in Israel, 6 terrorists arrestedPLFP officials in Lebanon and Gaza Strip helped plan attempted attack that was carried out by Bethlehem-based cell. May 8, 2023
‘Capitulation, Israeli retreat’ – NGO blasts gov’t, Supreme Court for failing to raze illegal Bedouin outpostGovernment dragging its feet on clearing illegal village, despite a legal pathway to do so; Supreme Court rules that government can't be forced to start demolition process. May 8, 2023
‘Kosher electricity’ pilot program: Liberman slams religious Jews, claims ‘working Israelis’ will foot the bill'What we approved today won’t raise electricity costs by even an 'agora' for the public,' stated Energy Minister Israel Katz. May 7, 2023
Herzog meets with Arab leaders on sidelines of Charles III’s coronationThe Israeli president shook hands with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Omani Crown Prince Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said. May 7, 2023
Coalition tensions escalate as Ben-Gvir’s party boycotts Cabinet meetingProtesting transfer of Jordanian MP who tried to smuggle guns into Israel and release of terrorists' bodies, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir boycotts Cabinet meeting. May 7, 2023
Netanyahu hails success of ‘international achievement’ but not everyone agreesThe premier hails his government's security credentials amid calls in the coalition for a tougher approach. May 7, 2023
Ben-Gvir to address European Union event – despite EU’s opposition'Israel is a democracy, and in a democracy, one can hear different views,' Ben-Gvir’s spokesman said. May 7, 2023
Netanyahu could avoid prison sentence in exchange for quitting politics – reportAttorney General mulls freezing Netanyahu's ongoing trials in bid to reboot talks for plea bargain. May 7, 2023
Jerusalem Flag March to proceed as normal, via Muslim Quarter – report'The Flag March symbolizes the reunification of Jerusalem and Israeli sovereignty, and it needs to be able to pass through the Muslim Quarter on its way to the Western Wall,' says head of Zionist NGO. May 7, 2023
Israel releases Jordanian MP who tried to smuggle guns to terrorist groupsImad Al-Adwan was caught trying to bring in over 200 guns and nearly 100 kg. of gold through the Allenby Bridge crossing. May 7, 2023
Israel mulls joint development of gas deposits off GazaNegotiations with the Palestinians are reportedly centered on the Marine 1 and 2 fields, located approximately 19 miles off the Gaza coast. May 7, 2023
Hundreds of thousands protest judicial reform for 18th consecutive week'There won’t be a situation in which the coalition chooses judges for itself. This won’t happen, not on our watch.' May 6, 2023
WATCH: Americans caught smuggling hundreds of pounds of trendy candy into IsraelAn American couple was caught trying to smuggle 650 pounds of Fruit Roll Ups into Israel after prices skyrocketed once the confection became part of a viral TikTok trend. May 6, 2023
Levin negotiating with Arab party leader for support over judicial reform – reportIs the Likud minister in collaboration talks with Mansour Abbas? Both deny it. May 5, 2023
Netanyahu to Congress members: Iran is like ’50 North Koreas’ threatening ‘every US state’'This is an ideological force that views us, Israel, as a small satan, and views you as the great satan.' May 4, 2023
Ultra-Orthodox boycott Israel’s largest bakery after chairman protests outside rabbi’s home'Bar Lev does not understand what the Torah is and what is great in the Torah' May 4, 2023
Pro, anti-government protesters gather outside home of Justice Minister, ex-Supreme Court chiefMoroccan Jews were among those protesting outside Barak’s home in response to his past claims that he could “not find a single” Moroccan or Mizrahi judge to serve on the court. May 4, 2023
Israel’s defense minister: Iran has enough nuclear material to build five bombsIn Athens, during a working trip to Greece and Cyprus, Yoav Gallant emphasized the strength of the bilateral ties between Israel and Greece. May 4, 2023
Dems to Bibi: ‘Difficult’ to defend Israel because of judicial reformNetanyahu reportedly reassures Democrat lawmakers that compromise on judicial reform near, says that most controversial aspects of the legislation - such as the Override Clause - have been dropped. May 4, 2023
Draft exemption for ultra-Orthodox or gov’t collapses: MinisterUnited Torah Judaism party slams potential delay to blanket exemptions from military service for ultra-Orthodox men, warns that they will bring down government if legislation stalls. May 4, 2023
‘Corpses,’ chaos and blocked roads as ‘Day of Disruption’ returnsAfter pausing during Knesset recess, anti-government demonstrators resume massive protests across Israel, including blocking major roads and highways. May 4, 2023
Israeli guards thwart weapons-smuggling from Gaza, arms hidden in furnitureSecurity guards thwarted an attempt to smuggle weapons from the Gaza Strip to Judea and Samaria. May 4, 2023
WATCH: ‘Faith-based diplomacy’ – Israel’s ‘most important weapon in its diplomatic arsenal’Josh Reinstein, head of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, discusses “faith-based diplomacy” at a celebration Wednesday in honor of Israel’s 75th anniversary. May 4, 2023
‘Calm down’: Smotrich rebukes coalition partners for public squabblesThe Religious Zionism party leader tried easing tensions, likely to prevent the government from collapsing. May 3, 2023
Netanyahu ‘welcome to fire us’: Tension mounts between Likud, Ben-Gvir over ‘weak response’ to terrorLikud suggests Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit can bolt the government, as party vows not to support coalition in Knesset votes after ceasefire announced. May 3, 2023
IDF concerned over poor Iron Dome interception rate – reportSix Hamas rockets reportedly got through out of 16 heading for populated areas in the last day. May 3, 2023
Israelis temporarily united by war – but what’s next?Can the spirit of national unity last for more than a few days, considering that talks aimed at securing a compromise on judicial reform are reportedly failing? May 3, 2023
National security minister to boycott Knesset votes over ‘weak response in Gaza’'Following the weak response in Gaza tonight, the Otzma Yehudit faction decided not to attend the Knesset votes today, and will hold a special faction meeting in the city of Sderot.' May 3, 2023
Denied wig, heels at Knesset, Israeli drag queen slams ‘homophobic atmosphere’Drag queen Dudu Edri, who uses the stage name Miss Edri, says he was denied permission to bring accessories into the Knesset; Security at the site denies that version of events. May 3, 2023
‘Serious mistake’ – Sderot mayor slams ceasefire after 12 wounded, property destroyed in massive attacksSderot mayor angry about ceasefire, says that residents of his city 'will pay the price' this summer for 'lax' Israeli response. May 3, 2023
WATCH: More missiles fired at Israel, children in Sderot terrifiedYou can hear the terror of these crying children in Sderot as they take cover from rockets fired by terrorists in Gaza. May 2, 2023
‘I feel this woman of grace inside my body,’ says recipient of terror victim’s heartLital Valenci received one of the many organs the terror victim’s family donated after her death. May 2, 2023
‘Explain yourself’ – Israeli lawmaker questions Ehud Barak’s connection to EpsteinDespite his documented ties to Epstein, including receiving more than $3 million from his Wexner Foundation, the mainstream Israeli media has never seriously questioned Barak’s connection to the sex trafficker. May 2, 2023
Israeli injured in Palestinian shooting attack in SamariaA terrorist opened fire on passing vehicles near the community of Avnei Hefetz. May 2, 2023
‘No more bullying’: Barkat blasts Coca-Cola for ‘exploiting’ Israeli customersEconomy Minister Nir Barkat comes out swinging against global soft drink titan, demanding financial transparency and justification for price hike from Coca-Cola's Israeli branch. May 2, 2023
Fauci: Israel did as much for the US during the COVID pandemic as the US did for Israel'We desperately needed data,' Fauci said while accepting award from Israeli hospital, lauding Israel's cooperation with the US during the coronavirus pandemic. May 2, 2023
Double standard? Right-wing IDF officer demoted, sentenced to jail for protesting in uniformLeft-wing protesters have leveraged their status as reservists for political clout and dressed in military-like outfits, but the IDF cracks down on right-wing officer who attended pro-government demonstration. May 2, 2023
Female Israeli emergency first responders hold mass casualty exerciseDrill 'will be vital to them should they ever face such a scenario in the field,' says United Hatzalah president. May 2, 2023
HISTORIC: McCarthy announces establishment of House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group'After 75 years of friendship between the United States and Israel, I know this to be true: the best days for Israel—and our unbreakable bond—are ahead of us.' May 1, 2023
US ‘should get further behind the Abraham Accords,’ says House SpeakerKevin McCarthy talks judicial reform, perceptions of waning U.S. strength and the unique relationship between Jerusalem and Washington. May 1, 2023
Netanyahu touts his American education in defense of ‘balanced’ judicial reformPrime Minister Netanyahu tells CNN he supports negotiations to create broad consensus behind judicial overhaul. May 1, 2023
Biden admin supporting anti-judicial reform protests, says Israel’s justice ministerIn leaked recording, Levin confirms that the U.S. government is 'working in collaboration' with left-wing groups to stop overhaul of Israel's judicial system. May 1, 2023
The Knesset gets back to work – most pressing issue, state budget; most consequential, judicial reformThe judicial overhaul is on hold in order to get the budget passed by the May 29 deadline; otherwise, the Knesset would be dissolved, resulting in yet another national election. May 1, 2023
HE’S GOT TALENT: Knesset speaker performs ‘Hotel California’ on electric guitar for McCarthyAmir Ohana wowed his audience Sunday night when he performed the 1977 Eagles hit 'Hotel California' on electric guitar at a Knesset reception for his American counterpart Kevin McCarthy. May 1, 2023
Arab man kills wife, 2 baby boys. Knesset member says ‘not guilty’. So who is?Far-left MK lets killer off the hook, blames Public Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for horrific slayings. May 1, 2023
‘7th Heaven’: How date night turned into a $3m Israeli vegan chocolate companyWhat started as a date-night experiment for two young Israelis is now a full-fledged vegan chocolate company with a recent $3 million US investment. May 1, 2023
Israel willing to mediate in Sudan’s civil war, familiar with both sidesThe violence endangers regional stability and the normalization process between once-belligerent countries. May 1, 2023
‘If Biden won’t invite Netanyahu to the White House, I’ll invite him to address Congress’: McCarthyNetanyahu 'is a dear friend, and as the prime minister of a country with which we have the best ties, I think the visit should happen soon.' April 30, 2023
Likud: Yesh Atid doing everything to torpedo reform talksJudicial reform compromise unlikely to be reached with Yesh Atid, Likud officials say. April 30, 2023
Israeli mom, 3 young kids, verbally assaulted in Dubai airport: ‘I only wanted to harass them’'We need to shame the Zionists and make it clear that they are not wanted here,' says Kuwaiti man who verbally attacked Israeli mother and children in Emirati airport. April 30, 2023
‘Pass judicial reform or coalition won’t survive’, MK warns Netanyahu'The legal reform will pass,' said MK Simcha Rothman. 'It is necessary for the survival of the coalition.' April 30, 2023
Stormy Knesset summer session beginsGovernment gears up to meet May 29th deadline for passing state budget, while under pressure to pass new haredi draft bill, death penalty for terrorists bill, and the controversial judicial reform package. April 30, 2023
