Spiritual leader of Religious Zionism passes awayRabbi Haim Druckman, 90, an Israel Prize winner, was a Holocaust survivor who grew up to lead the religious Zionist sector. December 26, 2022
‘Major factual inaccuracies’: Legal scholar blasts Washington Post for ‘hysterical’ Law of Return articleLaw professor notes major errors in article about proposed changes to Law of Return, says the inaccurate story 'ramps up atmosphere of crisis' between Israel and American Jewry. December 26, 2022
Netanyahu supports scrapping law barring racist Knesset candidates, plans new lawOtzma Yehudit claims current law was only used against right-wing Jewish politicians and not Arab 'haters of Israel' lawmakers. December 26, 2022
Missionary ‘Moonie’ cult targets Jerusalem kids with party invitesFormer cult members said that CARP uses Chinese brainwashing techniques. December 25, 2022
Netanyahu’s son: ‘Prosecutors who indicted my father deserve the death penalty’This was a 'a coup d’état,' for which the punishment is death, Yair Netanyahu said. December 25, 2022
WATCH: Bodycam footage from deadly shootout with terrorist who ambushed Israeli policeIsraeli-Arab terrorist calls police for help, then ambushes them in the city of Kafr Qasim before being shot and killed. December 25, 2022
Armed Arab arrested for plotting shooting attack in southern IsraelIsraeli Bedouin man in his 30s arrested with loaded M-16, ahead of planned shooting attacks on businesses in southern Israeli town of Rahat. December 25, 2022
Israeli-Arab mayor attends terrorist’s funeral, questions whether attack was terrorismMayor of Israeli-Arab city where terrorist ambushed two police officers attends terrorist's funeral, casts doubt on whether shooting was terror attack. December 25, 2022
Potential changes to the Law of Return: an explainerNetanyahu has reportedly committed to adjusting the Law of Return, though he has publicly said scrapping the Grandfather clause isn't an option. December 23, 2022
Terror in Central Israel: Arab attacks police with car, gunshots and explosivesA resident of the Arab-Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, within the pre-1967 borders, carried out a premediated attack on police. He was shot and killed. Family denies it was terror. December 23, 2022
‘Grave breach’: EU working with PA to undermine Israeli sovereignty, MKs protestSecret EU plan for future Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria revealed; outraged Israeli politicians fire back. December 22, 2022
Blacklist: Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria could face difficulty entering the USActivists who hold views that don’t align with those of liberal groups could be reported as 'violent' with no supporting evidence and summarily added to the blacklist. December 22, 2022
What are the next steps before Netanyahu’s government is sworn in?Netanyahu's Likud party needs to finalize coalition agreements with its right-wing partners before the January 2nd deadline. December 22, 2022
Putin congratulates Netanyahu on election win, discusses Ukraine warNetanyahu stressed his determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons or reinforcing its presence in Lebanon and Syria. December 22, 2022
Pope promises to help bring Israeli captives of Hamas homeLeah Goldin, mother of Lt. Hadar Goldin whose body has been held by Hamas for over eight years, called the meeting 'a breakthrough.' December 22, 2022
‘I have succeeded’: Netanyahu announces he has formed a governmentAt the 11th hour, Netanyahu told President Isaac Herzog: 'I have succeeded in forming a government.' December 22, 2022
WATCH: Israel considers bill to allow families of fallen soldiers to use their spermOne couple's fight to use the sperm of their deceased son, in order to continue his legacy, is set to change policy in Israel. December 21, 2022
Outrage over Israeli government website with ‘Palestine’ optionRight-wing groups demand an investigation of how 'the invention called the State of Palestine' could be offered as a 'place of birth' on an official Israeli website. December 21, 2022
New bill aims to stop foreign funding of pro-terror NGOs based in IsraelIf new bill passes, foreign donors that support terror, such as Qatar, will no longer be able to fund NGOs operating in Israel. December 21, 2022
Biden’s policy for Israel: Blame it all on Netanyahu'We’ve been very measured [but] we could turn up the criticism very quickly.' December 20, 2022
‘Severe violence, torture’ — Israeli prisoner sues Shin Bet for 5 million shekelsAmiram Ben Uliel, who was convicted of the deadly 2015 Duma arson attack, says he was severely tortured, physically and psychologically, by the Shin Bet security agency, seeks damages. December 20, 2022
WATCH: Is Netanyahu running out of time to form new government?Why is it taking so long for the prime minister-designate to form a coalition? Will Israelis have to vote in yet another election? December 19, 2022
‘History is being lost’ – Maccabean site near Jericho in danger due to PA neglectIsraeli interest in visiting the site is particularly strong during the current Chanukah holiday, because of the ruins’ links to the Maccabean revolt. December 19, 2022
Accomplice to terrorist murder of 19-year-old Israeli policewoman gets life plus 32 years'I refused and told them that I wanted to stay alive and kill Jews,' he said when asked why he didn't actively participate in the attack. December 19, 2022
‘I’ll continue to ignore’ your advice, Netanyahu tells New York Times'After burying the Holocaust for years on its back pages and demonizing Israel for decades on its front pages, the New York Times now shamefully calls for undermining Israel’s elected incoming government,' Netanyahu wrote. December 19, 2022
Ten million non-Jews are eligible for Israeli citizenship under current Law of Return, demographer saysAccording to demographer Dr. Sergio Della Pergola, there are some 10 million non-Jews in the world who have the right to immigrate to Israel, as the law currently stands. December 18, 2022
Likud turns to police after man calls for ‘final solution’ for the Netanyahu familyIsraeli Twitter user calls for a 'final solution' for Netanyahu and his family, prompting Likud to file criminal complaint. December 18, 2022
Israel deports convicted terrorist to FranceA resident of Jerusalem who plotted to kill the Chief Rabbi and was released in the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange has been deported to France. December 18, 2022
Dozens of Israelis rescued from PeruWith a state of emergency declared and unrest sweeping the country, the travelers had gotten stuck in the Machu Pichu tourist site. December 18, 2022
Western Wall Rabbi slams UN envoys for nixing visit: ‘A resounding victory for evil’Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch told the European ambassadors that Jews "don't need anyone's approval" for sovereignty over the holy site. December 17, 2022
Republican senators call on FBI to cease investigation of Israel over journalist’s deathThe letter calls for the investigation to be ended 'immediately before further harm comes to our bilateral relationship with Israel.' December 15, 2022
WATCH: Israel celebrates Bahrain’s National DayIsrael is marking the national day of its Abraham Accords partner Bahrain, with politicians, diplomats and businessmen attending the party. December 15, 2022
In time for Chanukah: 1st evidence in Judean Desert of Maccabean revolt 2200 years agoThe coins will be displayed at the Hasmonean Museum in Modi‘in as part of 'Israel Heritage Week' during the eight-day holiday of Chanukah, which begins this year on Dec. 18. December 15, 2022
WATCH: Turkey detains 44 suspects allegedly working for MossadIn the largest intelligence operation since Israel and Turkey normalized ties, over 3 dozen people were detained for allegedly spying on local Palestinians on behalf of the Israeli spy agency. December 14, 2022
US tobacco giant spent millions to encourage haredi Jews to smoke, denies wrongdoingResearch by Hebrew University finds Philip Morris spend close to 3 million shekels in four years to promote cigarette smoking among haredi Jews in Israel. December 14, 2022
Party’s demand to halt electricity on Shabbat should be backed by environmentalists, says Israeli mayor'It’s a shame that those people who usually champion green causes are instead fighting the haredim on this one.' December 13, 2022
‘FAKE NEWS’: Former MK says reports of coercion by religious parties fabricatedFormer lawmaker for the United Torah Judaism party Yitzhak Pindrus comments on the progress of the coalition negotiations, saying reports of extreme demands by the party are 'fake news.' December 13, 2022
WATCH: Israeli border police ‘furious’ over ‘rushed’ report on Palestinian teen’s deathIt’s not often that we see public criticism by one branch of Israeli security of another, notes i24News reporter Jonathan Regev. December 13, 2022
Ben-Gvir slams US comments on accidental IDF shooting, advises civilians to avoid line of fireBen-Gvir advised civilians in Jenin 'not to leave their homes when terrorists are shooting at IDF soldiers.' December 13, 2022
Likud MK elected Knesset speaker, clearing path for new Netanyahu governmentNetanyahu ally elected Knesset Speaker as the right-wing bloc prepares to rush slew of laws before establishing new government. December 13, 2022
Hamas spy was aspiring Shin Bet double agent – reportThaber Mahmoud Abu Thabat was initially approached by Shin Bet agent after crossing into Israel to work; he immediately told Hamas, who urged him to contact the man and report the Shin Bet's techniques back to the terror group. December 13, 2022
Humiliation, fear as Arab TikTok terror on the rise again in JerusalemRecent weeks see resurgence in phenomenon of Arabs filming themselves humiliating and harassing Jews in unprovoked attacks, then uploading the clips to TikTok for likes and accolades. December 13, 2022
Likud MKs propose law to ban filming IDF soldiers in terror hotbeds'The difference between journalistic photography and using a camera as a tool to disrupt our soldiers is like the difference between heaven and earth,' said Im Tirtzu CEO Matan Peleg. December 12, 2022
Terrorist freed in exchange for Gilad Shalit dies in construction accidentTwo dead, four injured after scaffolding collapses at building site in Givat Ze'ev. Among the dead - a terrorist freed in a prisoner exchange. December 12, 2022
Not an accident: Bedouin who ran over teen charged with terrorThe driver was angry that a Jew had called him 'Arab trash.' December 12, 2022
Decades later, Mossad reveals details of capture of legendary Israeli spy Eli Cohen'Eli Cohen was captured because his transmissions were simply intercepted and triangulated by the enemy. This is now an intelligence fact,' said the director of Israel's ffamed intelligence agency. December 12, 2022
Top Saudi Diplomat: ‘All bets are off’ if Iran goes nuclear'We are in a very dangerous space in the region,' said Prince Faisal. 'You can expect that regional states will certainly look towards how they can ensure their own security.' December 12, 2022
‘Blood and bullets’ on the way – Lion’s Den terror group threatens IsraelAfter the terror group's top leaders were killed and arrested, Lion's Den gunmen hold public rally threatening Israel. December 11, 2022
Police suspect Tel Aviv car accident was actually a terror attackMotocyclist Gilad Tanami said the Palestinian suspect saw him outside of a synagogue and deliberately sped up to hit him. December 11, 2022
‘Pathetic justice system’ – Father of soldier killed by Arab driver slams 15-month prison sentence, plea dealArab driver who abandoned bus in neutral position on downhill slope facing IDF soldiers' tents, without activating the vehicle's braking systems, will likely spend less than a year in prison. December 11, 2022
Herzog grants Netanyahu time to form new gov’t, but not full extensionPrime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu will have until Dec. 21 to form a new government. December 10, 2022
Arabs who attacked Jew ordered to pay millions of shekels in compensationAvraham Ehrlich was so severely beaten in 2015 that he cannot work and suffers from PTSD. December 10, 2022
‘True peace’: Smotrich meets with UAE ambassador to Israel'This is what true peace looks like,' tweets the Religious Zionism Party head. December 8, 2022
Shin Bet arrests Hamas spy from Gaza, had Israeli work permitSecurity officials stressed that Abu Thabat fully intended to 'gather intelligence and carry out missions in Israel' and that he had not been duped or threatened into spying. December 8, 2022
Haredi faction demands new government ban non-Orthodox prayer at Western WallUnited Torah Judaism party reportedly issues new demand in coalition talks, pushing for ban on mixed-gender prayer groups at the Western Wall Plaza. December 8, 2022
Evidence of Maccabee-era battle unearthed in central Israel'Tangible evidence of a fierce battle.' 2,200-year-old lead sling bullet bearing Greek inscription found in Yavne December 8, 2022
Abbas threatens to openly support intifada against IsraelEmbattled PA president says cancelling security coordination with Israel and giving terrorists free rein in PA-controlled areas is an option he's considering. December 8, 2022
Police crackdown on unsafe Palestinian cars yielding impressive resultsWith only 19 traffic units assigned to Judea and Samaria, drones are being widely used to catch traffic offenders and dangerous vehicles. December 8, 2022
UN demands Israel give up its nuclear arsenalThe vote was one of over a dozen that are aimed specifically against Israel each year. December 8, 2022
Likud signs preliminary coalition deal with ShasJust three days before deadline, Netanyahu signs preliminary agreement with Shas, the last remaining party needed to form a government. December 8, 2022
