In time for Chanukah, 700-year-old lamp found in Hebron hillsAncient Susya is home to a magnificent synagogue from the Talmudic period, houses, dwelling caves, and an escape cave. December 1, 2021
Israel considers making COVID vaccines mandatoryWhile Israel's coronavirus czar seemed alarmed about the new variant, Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz said Tuesday that 'the situation is under control.' December 1, 2021
Tel Aviv ranked world’s most expensive cityTel Aviv’s new ranking 'mainly reflects the strength of the Israeli currency, the shekel, against the U.S.' December 1, 2021
Arab party delays vote on Shin Bet tracking of Omicron patientsJoint List opposes setting any precedent that could potentially lead to monitoring people for non-COVID reasons. November 30, 2021
How Israel became the world’s cyber powerhouseIt's not by chance that 40 percent of all private cyber investments in the world are invested in Israeli companies. November 30, 2021
‘Israel waited too long to attack Iran, now paying the price’ – Israeli journalistThe Jewish State should be kicking itself for not acting against the Iranian nuclear threat sooner via military force, said an Israeli commentator. November 30, 2021
Channel 14: Israel’s first right-wing, Fox News-like TV channel goes liveFormer prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the featured guest on Channel 14’s debut broadcast. November 30, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox leadership slams gov’t for ‘demolishing’ kashrut, conversionThis time, the sharply worded letter blamed the Religious Affairs Minister directly although not by name, for his planned religious reforms. November 30, 2021
Despite unprecedented revenues, Palestinian Authority still playing poorAccording to the PA’s financial report, its net income for the first 10 months of 2021 totaled NIS 11,391,800,000. November 30, 2021
Israel counts 32 suspected cases of new Omicron variantIsrael has shut down its borders to foreign visitors for a period of two weeks in an attempt to prevent the entry of further cases. November 30, 2021
WATCH: Netanyahu surprises Israeli soldiers with doughnutsOpposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu surprised Israeli security forces at the Ofer crossing on Monday by handing them Hanukkah doughnuts. November 30, 2021
Palestinian man apprehended on suspicion he might bomb Haifa hospitalHe was overheard on the phone saying "today I will become a martyr." November 29, 2021
Jewish connection to Hebron ‘unquestionable,’ says Israeli presidentHerzog said that the 'Jewish connection to the Cave of the Patriarchs is unquestionable,' sparking anger from the Palestinian Authority. November 29, 2021
UAE rabbi lights menorah at Israeli pavilion in DubaiChabad Rabbi Levi Druchman lights the first candle of the menorah at EXPO 2020. November 29, 2021
WATCH: Bennett’s message to the world – ‘do not give in to Iran’s nuclear blackmail’'Iran deserves no rewards, no bargain deals and no sanctions relief in return for their brutality,' said Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, as world leaders met in Vienna on Monday to resume the negotiations surrounding Iran's nuclear program. November 29, 2021
Israel approves evacuation of thousands of Ethiopian Jews amid escalating civil warWindow for safely evacuating Ethiopian Jews closing as chaos threatens their camps. November 29, 2021
New rabbi to provide religious services to Shin Bet, Mossad agentsRabbi A. will help guide employees of Israel's security agencies on matters of Jewish law. November 29, 2021
Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott affects Unilever’s shareholders, US lawmakers sayUnilever 'must disclose material risk factors' to shareholders caused by Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott, bipartisan U.S. lawmakers write in open letter. November 29, 2021
‘I will be making my home in Jerusalem,’ says new US ambassadorThe new U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides arrived at Ben-Gurion airport on Monday to begin his tenure, ending a 10-month period in which there was no official U.S. envoy in Jerusalem. November 29, 2021
WATCH: President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles in HebronIn a historic first, Israeli president Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles in Hebron on the first night of the Jewish holiday outside the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron. November 29, 2021
Chanukah treasures revealed in eight languages in National Library of Israel new seriesEach clip is about two to three minutes long with items presented in Spanish, Italian, Polish, Hebrew, German, French, Russian and English. November 29, 2021
‘Strategic threat’: Hezbollah attempts to smuggle weapons into IsraelPolice say they've intercepted and seized some 140 handguns and 20 assault rifles, but believe countless more weapons have successfully reached Israel. November 29, 2021
Sensitive images of Prime Minister’s Residence exposedDespite being classified, perimeter drawings and other sensitive photographs were found online. November 28, 2021
Shin Bet agent exposed after impersonating Hilltop youth yeshiva studentAfter joining the yeshiva, he became a key part in the violent activities of the extreme right-wing Hilltop youth group. November 28, 2021
‘Antisemitic, disgusting’: Arab journalist slammed for ‘Nazi’ comment'It is inconceivable that a disgusting, despicable anti-Semite who hates Israel and incites [against it] will receive his reward from the money of the Israeli taxpayer,' Chikli said. November 28, 2021
‘The entire land is ours’ – Israel erased from Palestinian school mapsBanners reading 'Palestine – the entire land is ours, from the [Mediterranean] Sea to the [Jordan] River,' and depicting Israel as Palestine displayed at PA school event. November 28, 2021
Arab lawmaker: Iran not a strategic threat, peace process dependent on Palestinian democracyMansour Abbas also said the main purpose of his party’s presence in the coalition was to rebuild the trust between the Arab sector and the government. November 28, 2021
Temple Mount field trips for Jewish students recommended by gov’t education committeeIsraeli Jewish students should visit the Temple Mount, the Knesset education committee recommends. November 28, 2021
South African terror victim’s relatives turned away at airport, forced to break ShabbatIsraeli officials turned away religiously observant mourners from South Africa, forcing them onto return flights despite their pleas that they could not violate the sabbath, according to report. November 28, 2021
Israel bans entry of all foreigners due to ‘concerning’ Omicron variantThe entry of all foreign nationals to Israel is prohibited, except for cases approved by the exceptions committee. November 28, 2021
WATCH: Arab family assaults medical staff at Rambam HospitalFamily members of an Arab patient from the city of Umm al-Fahm in northern Israel assaulted medical staff and security at the Rambam Hospital after their relative had died of cancer. November 28, 2021
‘Period of uncertainty’: Search ongoing for 800 Israelis who may have been exposed abroad'We are currently in a period of uncertainty that is not simple and not comfortable to be in,' the prime minister said in a statement. November 27, 2021
‘EMERGENCY SITUATION’: New highly mutated COVID variant detected in IsraelPM Bennett told the country that Israel is 'raising a red flag' and is about to enter 'a state of emergency.' November 26, 2021
‘Temple Mount belongs to Muslims only,’ says Arab-Israeli lawmakerSome 10,000 Jewish worshipers have visited the Temple Mount in less than three months. November 26, 2021
Christian Arabs from Gaza permitted to enter Israel for ChristmasIsrael will grant 500 entry permits to Gazan Christians so that they can visit relatives that they might have in Israel. November 26, 2021
Muslim scholar: Calling Israel ‘apartheid state’ builds support for Palestinians in USDr. Osama Abu Irshaid, the Executive Director of American Muslims for Palestine, has said that without U.S. support, Israel will not be able to survive longer than 20, 30, or 40 years. November 26, 2021
WATCH: Arab town demands action after school principal shotRodeina Shalata, a school principal in the northern Arab city of Arraba, was shot and moderately wounded in the institution's parking lot on Monday. November 26, 2021
Jewish communities near Jerusalem will be left unprotected, here’s why"We are falling between the cracks" of the Defense Ministry, police and National Security Council, say the residents. November 26, 2021
Israel caves to US pressure, cancels plans for newly approved Jerusalem neighborhoodIsrael reportedly assured Washington that construction of a new neighborhood in eastern Jerusalem will not proceed, despite committee approval. November 26, 2021
Israel concerned US may agree to ‘less for less’ nuclear deal with IranIsraeli officials are worried the Biden administration may broker a bargain deal with a belligerent Tehran, further emboldening the Iranian regime. November 25, 2021
Caving to Arab pressure, Israel to dismantle public menorahMenorah placed on tomb of Jewish prophet "infringes upon the sanctity of the site," local Arabs complain. November 25, 2021
Rocket fire on southern communities will be stopped, IDF officer vowsCiting the destruction of Hamas' tunnels, the leader of Israel's Southern Command has said that rocket fire will too be overcome in time. November 25, 2021
‘Supporting extremists’ – Israel blasts Belgium for product labeling planBelgium's decision to label goods from Judea and Samaria as not originating in Israel 'harms Palestinians and Israelis alike,' says Foreign Ministry. November 25, 2021
Israel must strengthen ties with Black Americans, Ambassador Erdan warnsPalestinians have managed to partner with the Black Lives Matter movement 'despite there being no connection between the two stories,' Ambassador Erdan said. November 25, 2021
WATCH: ‘He was never going to go quietly,’ says brother of terror victimKatriel, brother of Eli Kay, the South African oleh who was killed in a terror attack in Jerusalem's Old City on Sunday, speaks about his late brother and the deep connection he felt toward Israel. November 25, 2021
Saving his own skin? Female IDF soldiers were ‘pimped’ to jailed terrorists, claims wardenBen Sheetreet, perhaps the least competent warden in the history of the country, took no responsibility for the escape of six terrorists under his watch and instead claimed female guards were pimped before his time. November 24, 2021
Terrorist’s wife fled abuse, possibly prompting him to carry out attack – reportThe battered wife of Hamas-backed terrorist Fadi Abu Shkhayadam fled her home to escape ongoing physical abuse. November 24, 2021
Nutritionists take aim at ultra-Orthodox diet, point to spiritual benefits of healthy foodImproving poor nutrition within ultra-orthodox communities needs a culturally-sensitive approach, study finds. November 24, 2021
Palestinian governor: Armed Palestinians in Jenin are vigilantes, not ‘resistance’ fightersArmed Palestinians affiliated with terror groups have been attempting to establish their dominance in different areas in Judea and Samaria, primarily in Jenin. November 24, 2021
IDF to secure home front from possible Arab Israeli enemy action during warBorder Police to patrol mixed cities and Home Front Command reservists to secure roads are among the new policies. November 24, 2021
WATCH: Deployed by helicopters, Israeli police raid homes of Bedouin suspectsIn an unusual operation carried out in southern Israel on Wednesday, helicopters deployed police officers to Bedouin towns near Rahat, where they conducted searches for illegal weapons. November 24, 2021
Four Israeli universities ranked among top 50 in world for graduating VC-backed foundersPitchBook's rankings reflect Israeli achievement and innovation. November 24, 2021
Apple suing Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO GroupTech giant calls embattled Israeli firm "amoral 21st century mercenaries." November 24, 2021
New record: 10,000 Jewish worshipers visit Temple Mount in 3 monthsJewish worshippers are enabled only limited access in time and space during their visits to the Temple Mount. November 24, 2021
Lapid: ‘Turkey must shut down Hamas’Turkey has long served as a safe haven for Hamas and other Palestinian terror groups. November 24, 2021
WATCH: Bennett and his 9-year-old son launch campaign to vaccinate Israeli childrenPrime Minister Naftali Bennett and his 9-year-old son David launched on Tuesday morning Israel's nationwide campaign to vaccinate Israeli children. November 23, 2021
The people’s army? 47 percent of Israelis want IDF to go professionalIsraeli attitudes around shouldering the burden for national security appear to be changing. November 23, 2021
Cyber security company cofounded by ex-Mossad chief sells for $700 millionXM Cyber, cofounded by Tamir Pardo, acquired by the Schwarz Group. November 23, 2021
Israeli soldiers to get 50% pay increaseCombat soldiers will make just over half of minimum wage starting in January. November 23, 2021
Mayor of ultra-Orthodox city in custody in connection with 30-year-old murder caseCourt places gag order on publishing suspect's identity and other details. November 23, 2021