New rules: IDF soldiers can now fire at thieves, smugglersSome 70 percent of the illegal weapons in Israel were stolen from military bases and police stations. November 15, 2021
‘Western Wall won’t be split by religious denominations,’ says senior ministerIt’s unclear if Elkin’s opposition to the Western Wall deal is vehement enough to potentially cause a coalition crisis. November 15, 2021
Iran buying property at strategic locations in Syria to create bases'For Iran, this is a first-rate economic and security issue and the fulfillment of the vision of exporting the Islamic Revolution in the Middle East.' November 15, 2021
Is Israel’s funding of the Palestinians’ ‘pay for slay’ program in violation of the law?If the Palestinian Authority’s budget report is correct, the Israeli government has in effect transferred one-third of the tax funds that it was legally required to withhold, despite Abbas’s continued salaries to terrorists. November 15, 2021
Detained Israelis could spend years in Turkish prison – reportIsraeli officials say that if the couple isn't released within 48 hours, they'll likely be sentenced to year in Turkish prison. November 15, 2021
Massive brawl outside Israeli hospital leaves four injured, 19 arrested'I never saw anything like this,' said the emergency room director of the fight between two long-feuding Bedouin families. November 15, 2021
WATCH: US Congressman disagrees with Biden, says ‘Palestine is not a state’Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) said he 'disagree[s] with President Biden's opinion that the Palestinians should be given a consulate in Jerusalem.' November 15, 2021
Gov’t votes: All ministries to relocate to Jerusalem or face sanctionsIsrael is the capital of the State of Israel and all ministries must be located there, with few exceptions. November 14, 2021
Israel approves vaccines for kids 5-11, will parents give kids the jab?It is unclear whether or not Israeli parents sent their kids to get vaccinated so quickly. November 14, 2021
Egypt to present Israel with plan for long-term ceasefire with Hamas – reportThe plan reportedly includes four stages, including a ceasefire for 5-10 years, a prisoner swap deal and the rehabilitation of the Gaza Strip. November 14, 2021
4 Israeli products on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021 listThese are the Israeli tech businesses 'making the world better, smarter and a bit more fun.' November 14, 2021
Bennett: Israeli couple arrested in Turkey ‘not working on behalf of any Israeli agency’Jerusalem is concerned that Turkey is trying to leverage the incident for diplomatic purposes. November 14, 2021
WATCH: Israelis ask Biden ‘to leave Jerusalem alone’For many Israelis, a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians is a non-starter. November 14, 2021
Israel’s Scorpius electronic warfare system disrupts new levels of threat'Scorpius tips the scales of electronic warfare.' November 14, 2021
Israeli fire crews battle 200 blazes, arson suspected in severalInvestigators believe two largest wildfires near airport and in north were deliberately set. November 13, 2021
NSO would-be CEO steps down just two weeks after joining embattled companyItzik Benbenist was named as Herzliya-based spyware company's new CEO last month. November 13, 2021
WATCH: How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Israeli hi-tech?Many Israeli hi-tech businesses have adapted and thrived during the COVID-19 crisis, but numerous issues still plague the industry. November 13, 2021
Israeli scientists identify coronavirus proteins that harm blood vesselsFindings could help find targets for a drug that minimizes COVID-19's damage to blood vessels. November 13, 2021
Radical Islam seeks to ‘dominate the world,’ Bennett tells Christians'Israel protects the rights of Christians as we protect the rights of all religions,' the Israeli prime minister declared. November 12, 2021
Lapid accused of nepotism, suspected of ties to messianic JewsNew information about Lapid's brother-in-law and sister-in-law raise questions about his possible connections to Christian missionaries. November 11, 2021
WATCH: How has the pandemic influenced Israeli hi-tech?There are still a number of issues plaguing the industry, so just how has the pandemic affected the Israeli hi-tech scene? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrtRAfeDa2k... November 11, 2021
‘Like stabbing the Jewish people in the heart’ – protesters oppose consulate for Palestinians in JerusalemDozens of protesters gather outside U.S. Ambassador's home, express opposition to consulate for Palestinians in Jerusalem. November 11, 2021
Palestinian Authority considers ending pay-for-slay policy – reportPalestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh said officials are considering honoring the U.S.’ demand for an end to paying salaries to convicted terrorists and their families. November 11, 2021
‘We saw death’ – Jewish family attacked, car stoned in Jerusalem'I told my wife that if we could not get out of there in a few seconds, that’s it for us,' said Israel Laffa. 'We saw death with our own eyes.' November 11, 2021
Bennett compares his government to Ben-Gurion’s on anniversary of his deathThe prime minister also compared the divisions in the country in the years before independence to the divisions in Israel today. November 10, 2021
US changes vote from ‘no’ to abstaining on granting Palestinians ‘right of return’ to IsraelThe resolution explicitly states that Israel must pay Palestinian refugees compensation for property lost during the 1948 War of Independence or allow them to return what is now sovereign Israel. November 10, 2021
Judea and Samaria children describe poor living, learning conditionsA lack of basic amounts of electricity and hot water and poor internet service is leading to health, safety and education issues for 12,000 children in Judea and Samaria. November 10, 2021
Israeli researchers test AI-based radiation methodology to eradicate aggressive tumorsRambam Hospital's procedure against resistant sarcoma tumors shows promise against other growths. November 10, 2021
WATCH: Swastika sprayed on wall in ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in JerusalemA Star of David sprayed on a wall in an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem was crossed out and a swastika was drawn next to it by unknown assailants on Wednesday. November 10, 2021
Ford fitting its new trucks with Israeli water-from-air techWatergen's water producing units will be pre-installed in Ford's off-road adventure recreational vehicles. November 10, 2021
WATCH: Alleged war-criminals pose as Jews, take advantage of Israeli systemThe Israeli Immigration and Absorption Ministry has hit another snag in its efforts to airlift Ethiopian-Jews to Israel, as several alleged war-criminals are suspected of posing as Jews and taking advantage of the Israeli system in order to evade arrest in Ethiopia. November 10, 2021
Arab family in Jerusalem quietly agrees to return home to Jewish ownersArab family in eastern Jerusalem agrees to pay rent to Jewish organization which legally owns their property, in exchange for protection from eviction. November 10, 2021
Israel-critical ‘Squad’ member on J-Street mission meets with Israeli FM LapidIsrael-critical ‘Squad’ member gets facetime with Yair Lapid November 9, 2021
Shin Bet chief saved from potential terror attack – here’s how'This is a very dangerous situation.' November 9, 2021
NY Times hires journalist who blamed Israel for Palestinian suicide bombersA new appointment to the paper's Jerusalem bureau raises questions about the paper's impartiality. November 9, 2021
Israeli study confirms battle recorded by prophet IsaiahArchaeologists confirm account of Biblical battle described by the prophet Isaiah. November 9, 2021
UAE looks elsewhere as Israel hesitates over pipeline dealMore oil tankers in Gulf of Eilat will raise threats to Israel's coral reefs and fish. November 9, 2021
Gantz: I change phones because of incitement from Left, not RightThe defense minister said he has received extra security for years because of death threats. November 9, 2021
Biggest gun bust in Israeli history: 78 arrestedIllegal arms sales are an extremely lucrative industry in Israel, with a single assault rifle selling for as much as 100,000 shekels ($30,000). November 9, 2021
Will Bennett’s gov’t establish a ‘terror state’ in heart of Israel?The government is being held hostage by 'those who refuse to recognize the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state,' MK Bezalel Smotrich said. November 8, 2021
Israel’s first-ever Olympic medalist to head Israeli Olympic CommitteeYael Arad, who took silver at the 1992 Barcelona Games is widely credited with bringing judo into the Israeli mainstream. November 8, 2021
Surprise Explosion: ‘Experimental’ Hamas drone destroyed by IDFBaffled by the lack of sirens or any IDF announcement, some residents thought they were under attack. November 8, 2021
Israeli President calls for ‘unprecedented’ cooperation’ to fight global challengesClimate change, COVID-19, cybersecurity and online hate 'respect no boundaries.' November 8, 2021
Tourist groups can enter Israel without 3rd vaccine'Unprotected' tourists would be expected to take periodic PCR or antigen tests. November 8, 2021
Israeli health system contends with 100,000 cyber attacks a monthThe attackers have been identified as the cybercrime group known as DeepBlueMagic, which has emerged to global awareness only in recent months. November 8, 2021
Experts: Israel under cyber attack; more hacks, data leaks to comeOne of the most frustrating aspects of the latest round of sensitive data leaks, experts say, is that the hacking could have been prevented. November 8, 2021
US puts new controls on Israeli spyware companyThe company has broadly denied wrongdoing and issued a statement Wednesday, saying its tools 'support U.S. national security interests and policies by preventing terrorism and crime.' November 7, 2021
Cyprus arrests 6 in assassination plot targeting Israeli businessmenIn October, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the plot was part of an ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran. November 7, 2021
WATCH: Israeli startup develops carbon-capturing balloonFighting climate change with high-altitude balloons capturing CO2 emissions miles above the earth. November 7, 2021
Right wing lawmakers renew push to have settlements in Judea and Samaria legalizedThe Land for Israel lobby has written to party leaders calling for their backing on a bill that would legalize dozens of settlements. November 7, 2021
Bennett’s diplomatic tsunami – opinionCaptive to his post-Zionist and anti-Zionist coalition partners, Israel’s foreign policy under Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is predicated on making far-reaching concessions. November 7, 2021
Reaffirming Israeli sovereignty, Colombia announces opening of new office in JerusalemThe diplomatically accredited office will be inaugurated during President Ivan Duque’s visit to Israel that starts Sunday. November 7, 2021
Israel to evacuate families of diplomats in war-stricken EthiopiaIsraeli Foreign Ministry issues a travel warning for the African country and calls on Israeli citizens there to leave immediately. November 7, 2021
Is Jordan violating Israeli sovereignty? Campaign bolsters ‘first line of defense for Al-Aqsa’'The campaign does not belong only to the Engineers Association but to the entire Jordanian people, and it represents the feelings of the residents [of Jordan] towards the Al-Aqsa Mosque.' November 7, 2021
Arab woman attempts stabbing then begs Israeli police to shoot herThe suspect arrived on foot at the passage designated for vehicles and asked the Israeli forces to shoot her. November 7, 2021
WATCH: Trump says ‘no president has ever been a better friend to Israel’Former president Donald Trump addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition on Saturday, saying that 'the alliance between the United States and Israel had never ever been stronger,' than during his time as president. November 7, 2021
Bennett says gov’t will serve its full term, promises stability from now on'With quiet persistence and joint effort, we have steered the ship to safe shores,' the Israeli premier said. November 6, 2021
Hamas to release new video footage of Israeli captives – reportThere have been significant developments in the negotiations with Hamas on a potential prisoner swap with Israel, Egyptian Intelligence Minister Abbas Kamel said. November 6, 2021
WATCH: Israeli lawmaker removed for meowing during PM’s speechIn a comic reference to a provision in Israel's new state budget allocating $3.8 million to neuter stray cats, opposition Knesset member Moshe Abutbul began meowing during Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's address to the plenum. November 6, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox protesters clash with police at Western Wall over mixed-gender prayerMKs on both sides cancel plans to come after President Herzog appeals for calm. November 5, 2021
