Fitch reaffirms Israel’s A+ rating with ‘stable’ outlook, says judicial reforms unlikely to change anything 'We not only have a strong economy, but a strong military as well. Our enemies should make no mistake – we will see to it that our military remains very strong,' Netanyahu stated. August 14, 2023
Israeli soldier dies during training exercise, extreme heat likely cause Corporal Hillel Nehemiah Ofen, 20, served in the Combat Engineering Corps’s Yahalom special operations unit. August 14, 2023
‘Racist’ government not doing enough to rescue brethren, say Ethiopian-Israeli protesters Hundreds block intersection in Jerusalem, chanting 'racism, discrimination' and asking why Ukrainian Jews were helped to escape their war and Ethiopians are not. August 14, 2023
Security group to IDF: Take tougher stand against refusal to serve The Israel Defense and Security Forum, a group comprising thousands of former security officers, has pulled together former chiefs-of-staff from both sides of the political spectrum to condemn refusals. August 14, 2023
IDF destroys Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria, Smotrich silent Spokesman for bulldozed outpost calls on Religious Zionism chair to intervene, says demolition is an act of retaliation for recent clash between settlers and Palestinians that turned deadly. August 14, 2023
Hamas kidnapping, terror plot thwarted; 9 arrested Hamas operatives in village near Jerusalem planned to kidnap IDF soldier, carry out shooting attacks against Israeli civilians. August 14, 2023
‘Free the hero’ – 2 arrested at right-wing protest for detained settler Hundreds call for release of Jewish man seriously wounded in clashes with Palestinians who said he shot aggressor in self-defense. August 14, 2023
Corneas of Israeli terror victim transplanted to two people The corneas were transplanted into an 81-year-old woman and a 75-year-old man. August 14, 2023
Druze firefighter dies saving life of Palestinian Arab in northern Israel Another firefighter remains in critical condition. August 13, 2023
Orthodox Jew, critical of Netanyahu and Trump, may be new US ambassador to Israel An Orthodox Jew, ex-Obama chief of staff has expressed harsh criticism of both Netanyahu and Trump's pro-Israel moves. August 13, 2023
‘Sizzling Schnitzel’: Shocking new video warns parents not to leave their kids in car President and founder of United Hatzalah, Eli Beer, demonstrates the frightening reality of how hot cars can become by cooking schnitzel in a parked vehicle. August 13, 2023
Netanyahu cancels vacation, summons IDF chief for ‘urgent’ meeting The heads of Israel's security organizations deny report that they planned to bypass the government and go public with judicial reform concerns. August 13, 2023
‘Like Nazi Germany’ – Ex-IDF commander claims ‘absolute apartheid’ in Judea and Samaria 'Anyone who compares us to Germany or the Nazi regime needs to be examined,' said Likud MK Danon, former Israeli ambassador to the UN. August 13, 2023
Netanyahu invited to meet Biden at White House to avoid downgrading relations Senior American officials said the two leaders will meet during the annual opening of the UN General Assembly in September. August 13, 2023
‘Work accident’? Jordanian who stabbed Jewish co-worker yelled ‘Allahu Akbar’ Witnesses say the assailant yelled 'Allahu Akhbar' as he stabbed his Jewish coworker in a Petah Tikva car repair shop. August 13, 2023
‘Great injustice’: Rabbi calls to reexamine conviction of ‘Jewish terrorist’ During a recent appeal, the Supreme Court acknowledged that Ben Uliel’s confession was obtained under torture but ruled that it was admissible evidence in his case nonetheless. August 13, 2023
‘Alarming’: IDF training course compares Religious Zionism to Hamas Slide presented to senior IDF officers in a commanders' course charges that terror group Hamas and the Religious Zionism movement have much in common. August 13, 2023
WATCH: Marvel’s Avengers assemble in Tel Aviv for the first time Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Center and Marvel Studios have teamed up to bring this free exhibition to Tel Aviv to mark the 60th anniversary of Marvel Studios’ “'Avengers.' August 13, 2023
Israel’s conservative Channel 14 accuses business moguls of conspiring to cancel it The channel, unique among Israeli TV stations for its conservative viewpoint, asked the Israel Competition Authority to investigate. August 13, 2023
Zionist organization strengthens Israeli teens’ bonds with the land HaShomer HaChadash, founded to safeguard agriculture and uphold Zionist values, aims to strengthen the connection to land even during summer heat. August 12, 2023
Terrorists infiltrated Israel through gaps in security fence – Why can’t it be fixed? Huge gaps in security barrier allow Palestinians to cross illegally into Israel. August 12, 2023
Iranian Jewish man arrested at Israeli airport on suspicion of spying for Tehran Israeli authorities say Iranian Jewish man confessed to planning to gather information in Israel on Iran's behalf. August 11, 2023
WATCH: Air travelers flying with Yair Lapid sing ‘Bibi, King of Israel!’ Passengers flying back to Israel from Italy on the same flight as Opposition Leader Yair Lapid spontaneously begin singing 'Bibi, King of Israel.' August 11, 2023
More than 50% of Israeli citizens view Netanyahu in a negative light A Pew Research Center survey conducted in March and April showed widely-varied opinions of the Israeli prime minister. August 10, 2023
Israel rescues 200 of its citizens from from battle zone in Ethiopia Israel 'looks after its citizens wherever they are.' August 10, 2023
Ben-Gvir calls to remove Arab MK’s immunity after terror-inciting speech Ahmad Tibi should be investigated for sedition and incitement after praising Jenin terrorists at a graduation ceremony in the city, Itamar Ben-Gvir tells attorney-general. August 10, 2023
‘REPULSIVE’: Left-wing Israelis destroy hotel’s reputation because Netanyahu stayed there 'Tell me more about how they’re fighting for democracy while destroying a small business by making up vicious horrible lies about it.' August 10, 2023
‘Take action’ to stop the overhaul- Protesters confront President Herzog It's unknown what actions could theoretically be taken by Herzog to force a halt to the reform, and such moves would likely be illegal. August 10, 2023
Lapid under fire for meeting top Arab diplomat while ‘vacationing’ in Italy Passengers on the flight home, in a dig to the opposition leader, spontaneously began singing 'Bibi, King of Israel, Lives Forever.' August 10, 2023
WATCH: Huckabee praises MK Simcha Rothman, architect of judicial reforms, for ‘extraordinary courage’ Mike Huckabee heaps praise on Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman, chairman of the Knesset's Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee and an architect of the judicial reforms. August 10, 2023
Democratic lawmakers say ties with Israel will survive 'I don't think that the issue of judicial reform will undermine the relationship,' said Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio). August 9, 2023
Netanyahu was not invited to White House, confirms US spokesman The two leaders will meet 'somewhere in the United States,' White House National Security Council spokesperson said. August 9, 2023
Suspect in death of Palestinian released to house arrest The suspects, residents of Jewish communities in Samaria, say they were acting in self-defense. August 9, 2023
Three Palestinian teens to be charged for Jerusalem stabbing The teenagers from Bethlehem seriously wounded an Israeli man in the Gilo neighborhood. The victim is still in hospital. August 9, 2023
WATCH: IDF gets new game-changing navy vessel; ceremony in Mississippi This is the INS Nahshon, the first of two vessels to be received by the Israeli Navy. August 9, 2023
Netanyahu vows to transfer special funding to Arab locales Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has held up the budgets, insisting that proper oversight mechanisms first be implemented. August 9, 2023
‘Jim Crow laws’ on Temple Mount: Organization demands Jews be given right to use restrooms ‘We cannot live in a country where violating human dignity is a commonplace and daily occurrence,’ the Beyadenu group said. August 9, 2023
From the hospital to the Chuppah: Cancer nurse and patient’s grandson marry Albert Cohen, hospitalized with cancer, urged his grandson to take his nurse on a date; 'The rest is history,' the new bride says. August 9, 2023
Request denied: Ben-Gvir says Arab MK can’t visit Burqa suspects Terrorist-praising MK rages after he's denied visit to Palestinians accused of involvement in deadly clash with Jews. August 9, 2023
WATCH: ‘A great day to be in Israel,’ says visiting House Democrat One of 24 House Democrats visiting Israel this week with the AIPAC-affiliated American Israel Education Foundation, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) sends a heartfelt message about her experience. August 9, 2023
Ignore President Biden, here’s what’s really happening in Israel What the judicial reform controversy is really all about. August 9, 2023
Police allow protesters into community where Netanyahu is vacationing After petitioning the court, hundreds of protesters advanced to the hotel where the prime minister and his wife were staying. August 8, 2023
Paraguay poised to return embassy to Jerusalem An official announcement is expected after the president-elect is sworn in next week. August 8, 2023
State of emergency: 13 Israelis rescued in Ethiopia Two private organizations supported by local and Israeli officials spirited away 20 foreigners from an area of internal fighting in the Amhara region. August 8, 2023
‘Families in the Negev should fear for their lives’ – Driver recounts wild chase by Bedouin robbers Israeli man recalls being chased by armed Bedouin criminals on southern roads, with speeds reaching up to 200 kilometers [124 miles] an hour. August 8, 2023
‘Outrageous’: Israeli TV uses term ‘occupied Palestine’ in report on Galilee region Arab affairs expert raises alarm over 'outrageous' report broadcast on taxpayer-funded TV channel. August 8, 2023
‘Don’t come to our ER’ – Israeli hospital crippled by cyber attack Tel Aviv-area medical center rejects patients from emergency room, outpatient clinics as administrative systems damaged by overnight hacking. August 8, 2023
Democratic House Speaker: US support for Israel above judicial reform Jeffries assures Israelis that his party will continue to stand with the Jewish state. August 8, 2023
WATCH: How are Tel Avivians feeling post-terror attack? In the aftermath of the terror attack in the heart of Tel Aviv on Saturday that claimed the life of patrol officer Chen Amir, a 42-year-old father of three, residents discuss their feelings. August 8, 2023
Netanyahu is an ‘Iranian spy’, ex-Supreme Court candidate charges 'Forgive me for being blunt, I think Bibi is an Iranian spy.' August 8, 2023
‘Bet on it’: Netanyahu says Israel about to make history with Saudis The Bloomberg interview mostly focused on the ongoing efforts to reform the judicial system. August 8, 2023
Left-wing protesters hired private investigators to track Netanyahu’s son The investigators were reportedly hired by elements of the protest movement against the government's judicial reform initiative. August 8, 2023
‘Operation Wings of Fire’: Israeli aid mission departs for Cyprus amid raging wildfires Israeli crews and firefighting aircraft will assist in extinguishing the huge fires that are raging in Cyprus due to the extreme weather. August 7, 2023
ANARCHY: Israeli minister, elderly mother threatened by anti-government protesters Golan, 37, protected her mother with her body from two anarchists who cursed, screamed and threatened, the Twitter post says. August 7, 2023
Meeting with US House Democrats, Netanyahu stresses Israel’s cybersecurity expertise, alliance against Iranian threat The delegation will visit Palestinian officials and activists in Ramallah. August 7, 2023
Crisis brewing? Israeli Judges Freeze Basic Law, to coalition’s outrage Opposition MK accuses coalition of 'mafioso threats' after statement that Supreme Court has overstepped its authority August 7, 2023
WATCH: How hot is it now in Israel? Video shows it’s enough to fry chicken – and teaches important lesson United Hatzalah founder Eli Beer stresses how dangerous Israeli summers are and delivers a lifesaving message. August 7, 2023
DANGER: Israel to include Gaza Strip in US Visa Waiver pilot The Israel Security Agency and IDF reportedly came out forcefully against including the Hamas-controlled enclave in the program. August 7, 2023
WATCH – ‘Our differences must stay outside’: New recruits join IDF amid judicial reform turmoil IDF officials are concerned that the reservists' refusal to serve will spill over into the standing army. August 7, 2023
WATCH – Netanyahu: We’ll redo judicial selection panel, then stop reform I don’t think we should move from the one extreme, where we have perhaps the most activist judicial court on the planet, to getting to a point where the legislature, our Knesset, can just knock out any decision that the court makes. August 6, 2023
