Ultimatum: Zelensky meeting with Israel’s top diplomat canceled if demands not metUkraine threatens to cancel diplomatic meeting with Zelensky unless Jerusalem forks over a half-billion dollars to Kyiv and issues formal condemnation of Russia. February 6, 2023
‘NO DELAY OF JUDICIAL REFORM’: Israeli Justice Minister rejects pleas of President HerzogDespite president's pleas to suspend changes to legal system, Justice Minister says reforms will proceed as planned. February 6, 2023
WATCH: Will Israeli attorney bring social media giants to their knees?Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and chairwoman of Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, discusses her legal organization's success on behalf of victims of terror. February 6, 2023
IDF eliminates five terrorists in rare Jericho-area raidAmong them were the two Hamas men whose weapons jammed during an attempted attack on a restaurant last week, sparing the lives of dozens of potential victims. February 6, 2023
Lapid vows to defeat ‘terror-supporting’ Netanyahu governmentIsraeli opposition head speaks amid uproar over protest leader's call to assassinate the prime minister. February 5, 2023
4-year-old Israeli ‘hero’ saves mother, fights Bedouin rapist with toy swordThe suspect broke into the apartment with the intention of raping the woman, and not for the purpose of burglary and robbery, the investigation revealed. February 5, 2023
‘Response to terrorism’: New Israeli community to be established near Gaza borderThe Cabinet approved the proposal to build the new community, temporarily named Hanun, adjacent to the Gaza Strip. February 5, 2023
Netanyahu slams ‘explicit threat’ by protest leader to murder himFormer IAF pilot Ze'ev Raz wrote, 'If a prime minister rises and assumes dictatorial powers, he is a dead man, it’s that simple.' February 5, 2023
WATCH: Israel could become legitimate target for Russian forces, Putin warnsRussia sends a warning to Israel against sending military aid to Ukraine, after Israel considered sending military aid to Kyiv. February 5, 2023
Naftali Bennett: Putin assured me he wouldn’t kill ZelenskyIn his first interview since leaving office, the former prime minister talked of his mediation efforts to try and arrange a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the early days of the war. February 5, 2023
Netanyahu proposes high-speed underground tunnels in Judea and SamariaUnderground highway system would connect Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, protect motorists from Palestinian terror attacks. February 5, 2023
‘No motivation to fight Hamas or Islamic Jihad’ – PA security official warns of imminent collapsePalestinian Authority security officials say morale among officers low, fear that collapse of the PA will occur in the near future. February 5, 2023
WATCH: Israeli basketball player sets new recordIsraeli basketball player Deni Avdija has set a new career record in the NBA this week, gaining huge popularity on social media. February 5, 2023
Arab arrested for horrifying rape of Jewish woman in front of her terrified children>22-year-old who works at local construction site broke into second-floor apartment of the victim via an open window, rummaged through her home looking for valuables, then raped her in front of her three terrified children, police say. February 5, 2023
Former IDF pilot calls to assassinate Netanyahu ahead of left-wing protestIsraeli prime minister calls on police to arrest left-wing protest leader, who called for his assassination ahead of mass Tel Aviv demonstration. February 5, 2023
Top Israeli lawyer, IDF war hero, threatens to use weapons if judicial reforms passPolice have launched a probe following a statement by senior Israeli attorney David Hodek that he would use 'live fire' if judicial reforms implemented. February 3, 2023
‘Bureaucratic coup’: Legal expert slams A-G’s ruling against judicial reform, sides with Netanyahu'There is no legal basis for this disqualification, and it can only be described as a bureaucratic coup designed to cement the court's authoritarian control of Israel,' says Prof. Eugene Kontorovich. February 3, 2023
Netanyahu meets with Macron in Paris, main topic is IranThe prime minister's focus is the Iranian threat, but he will also meet with entrepreneurs interested in investing in Israel. February 2, 2023
WATCH: President of Chad visits Temple Mount, al-Aqsa mosque, with Israeli policeDeby arrived accompanied by Israeli police, sparking Hamas's fury. February 2, 2023
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH: Sudan slated to join Abraham Accords within daysDirector for Israel at the Abraham Accords Peace Institute discusses the news that Israel and Sudan will sign a peace agreement, and what the relations with Israel will do to help the people of Sudan. February 2, 2023
Saying ‘enough is enough,’ Smotrich doubles cut of PA tax moneyAccording to Israeli law, the government is supposed to withhold an amount equal to the financial support the Palestinian Authority gives jailed terrorists and their families. February 2, 2023
Khan al-Ahmar will be evacuated, Netanyahu assures Ben-Gvir – but not yetThe apparent reasons for the delay were Blinken's visit to the region and the upcoming Ramadan holiday. February 2, 2023
Israeli man sues Burger King over non-kosher cheeseburgerOrthodox Jewish man in central Israel takes fast food giant to court after branch listed as kosher served him a real, non-kosher cheeseburger. February 2, 2023
Why is Abbas afraid to accept US anti-terror plan for Judea and Samaria?Despite Blinken’s pressure, Abbas and other Palestinian officials have held off on accepting the plan. February 2, 2023
Fourth victim of Elad terror attack diesShimon Maatuf, a 75-year-old security guard, had rushed towards the terrorists when he heard screams and was severely injured when they struck him with an axe to the head. February 2, 2023
Israeli gov’t again asks court for delay in demolishing illegal Bedouin villageThe legal battle over Khan al-Ahmar began in 2009, when NGO Regavim filed its first petition against 'the Palestinian Authority’s flagship outpost in the systematic takeover of Area C' of Judea and Samaria. February 1, 2023
No ‘lone-wolf attacks’: Israeli minister compares PA to Nazi Germany, says it orchestrates terror'It is important that we understand where these attacks are coming from. Attack after attack, after attack,' says National Missions Minister Orit Strook. February 1, 2023
‘I’m responsible’: Netanyahu defends government policies, judicial reform in CNN interview'I’m controlling the government, and I’m responsible for its policies, and the policies are sensible, and responsible, and continue to be that,' says the Israeli premier. February 1, 2023
WATCH: Arabs mock religious Jew in Jerusalem hospital elevatorA group of Arabs filmed themselves mocking a religious Jew in the elevator of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem and then posted the video on TikTok. February 1, 2023
US expects Israel to meet all of Ukraine’s needs, including militaryPlacing the burden on Israel's shoulders: U.S. secretary implies that Washington expects Jerusalem to provide Kyiv with military equipment. January 31, 2023
Coalition unanimously backs bill to override Supreme Court, bring Deri back as ministerAll 64 coalition MKs sign on to Shas bill barring Supreme Court from striking down ministry appointments, allowing Aryeh Deri to return to the government. January 31, 2023
‘GO TO JENIN!’: Arab-Israeli activist confronts terror-supporters in Tel AvivPro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad, an Arab Israeli, calls out terror supporters at Tel Aviv University for their hypocrisy. January 31, 2023
Israeli minister to Blinken: We don’t need to be lectured on democracyOrit Strook rebukes Blinken over his veiled criticism of Israel's judicial reform. January 31, 2023
Eyeing Iran, Galant says defense cooperation with US reached ‘new peak’Israeli defense minister says Blinken’s visit 'sends a clear message to our adversaries as well as our partners in the region: The U.S. and Israel are united in the need to face Iran.' January 31, 2023
‘The Temple Mount is ours,’ says Western Wall rabbi'Someone who is confident that a place belongs to him doesn’t need to make it off-limits to others,' Rabinovitch said. January 31, 2023
Tel Aviv U students call for intifada, ‘a thousand funerals every day’MK Almog Cohen and pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad, an Arab Israeli, joined a counter-demonstration organized by NGO Im Tirtzu. January 31, 2023
MESSAGE TO NETANYAHU? Blinken meets with ‘social activists’ in JerusalemCivil society leaders met with America’s top diplomat as the Biden administration keeps its focus on promoting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. January 31, 2023
Bennett tells American Jews: ‘I’ll be back’ to Israeli politics'People say stupid things' but most of it won't happen, he said, regarding new government's stated agenda. January 31, 2023
In Jerusalem, Blinken pushes two-state solution, ‘equal measure of freedom’ for Israelis, PalestiniansAnything that moves away from the vision of a two-state solution is detrimental to Israel's security and future as a Jewish state, the U.S. secretary stated. January 30, 2023
Israeli NGO slams UN for ‘prompting’ Palestinian terrorismMattot Arim says the international body must stop using anti-Israel ‘illegality rhetoric’ that terrorists employ to justify the slaughter of civilians. January 30, 2023
‘Jihad drug’ bound for Gaza seized in smuggling bustAmphetamine pills often used by ISIS terrorists seized by Israeli police, 21 pounds of the drug found hidden in refrigerators. January 30, 2023
Arab students, daycare workers mock Israelis over deadly terror attacks – reportTwo Israeli colleges and a daycare center in the heart of the country are reportedly expelling students and firing workers who were found to be celebrating the Jerusalem synagogue massacre. January 29, 2023
Jerusalem synagogue massacre: Who were the victims?Seven people were massacred on Friday evening at the beginning of the Jewish sabbath; another three were wounded. Who were the innocent victims? January 29, 2023
Arab terrorist who raped, murdered Israeli teen sentenced to life plus 20 yearsJerusalem court sentences Palestinian Arab terrorist Arafat Irfaiya to life plus 20 years for the rape and murder of Ori Ansbacher in Jerusalem. January 29, 2023
Israel cracks down on illegal Arab construction in Jerusalem, begins demolitionsIn wake of deadly Jerusalem terror attack, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir orders police to demolish illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem, with bulldozers deployed to Jabel Mukaber Sunday morning. January 29, 2023
Weekly anti-gov’t protest continues, but toned down in wake of Jerusalem terrorThis week's left-wing protest was different from previous demonstrations, as it was held in the wake of a deadly terror attack at a Jerusalem synagogue. January 28, 2023
TERROR IN JERUSALEM: 7 dead, several wounded in synagogue shootingThe terrorist was shot dead while fleeing the scene. January 28, 2023
In thinly-veiled warning to Iran, Netanyahu vows to prevent future HolocaustIsrael will not 'forget or forgive' Holocaust deniers, Prime Minister Netanyahu says in annual Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, singling out one "enemy" seeking "the most lethal weapons." January 27, 2023
High-tech giant becomes first company to withdraw funds from Israel over judicial reforms, prompting outrage from its own boardIf she wants to engage in politics, then she should finish her position at Papaya Global. January 26, 2023
Israel moves forward with plans to legalize dozens of fledgling settlementsThree action items will be the first step toward fulfilling the coalition agreement with Otzma Yehudit. January 26, 2023
Israel cracks down on illegal Palestinian water connectionsIsrael's Civil Administration arrests Palestinian Arabs over water theft, after illegal water connections to Israeli infrastructure discovered. January 26, 2023
‘Truth is the exact opposite’: Netanyahu says protesters are wrong, judicial reforms will benefit IsraelThe reforms 'will restore Israel to the legal situation of most of the leading democracies in the world, where it had been for 50 years,' the prime minister said. January 26, 2023
Netanyahu government preparing to fast-track settlement construction in move critics dub ‘mini-annexation’Netanyahu working with Ministers Galant and Smotrich to drastically reduce red-tape limiting settlement construction, expand application of Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. January 25, 2023
‘Heil Kahane’: Left-wing party leader compares Ben-Gvir to Nazis'Daughter of Holocaust survivors stabs the six million martyrs. Zehava, what would Mom and Dad say about that?' January 25, 2023
Netanyahu’s judicial reforms will make Israel more democratic, not less, says Ben ShapiroAmerican Jewish conservative commentator takes aim at media over coverage of Israeli government's plans to overhaul its judicial system. January 25, 2023
‘Guardian of the Walls 2 is coming’: Ben-Gvir unveils new plans for police'We must strengthen the police and establish a national guard. We must be ready,' says Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. January 25, 2023
1000-year-old deep moat with mysterious handprint uncovered in JerusalemThe 10-meter-wide channel, dating back to the 10th century, protected Jerusalem from invaders. January 25, 2023
Coalition chair drafts bill expanding criteria for banning pro-terror MKsThe coalition is said to be waiting until its judicial reform package is passed before formally presenting the bill, out of concern that otherwise it will be struck down by the Supreme Court. January 25, 2023
WATCH: In Europe, Herzog will discuss Iran, Hamas captivesPresident Isaac Herzog will discuss the Iranian threat and Israeli captives in Gaza while in Europe to address the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event. January 25, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s greatest challenges in 2023 – is a rift with Washington among them?A new report outlines the Jewish state’s greatest challenges in 2023, including a possible rift between Jerusalem and Washington. January 24, 2023
