Israeli prison guard did not give consent to jailed terrorist, was sexually assaulted, lawyer says National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir emphasized the need to fast-track the removal of female mandatory service prison guards from security wings. October 1, 2023
‘Banish Muslim rule on Temple Mount’: Israeli arrested after attempting to sacrifice a sheep at the holy site 'It's time for the establishment of a third Jewish Temple and the revival of sacrifices.' October 1, 2023
‘We are in a religious war,’ says ultra-Orthodox MK The left-wing's 'war is not economic, security, or social, it is a religious war. That's how you have to treat it,' said MK Moshe Gafni. October 1, 2023
Israeli wounded by Palestinians banned from Judea and Samaria Rabbi Menachem Ben Shahar called the move barring Israeli man from his home 'reminiscent of the conduct of dark regimes.' October 1, 2023
Eritrean migrant stabbed to death, at least 10 wounded in brawls throughout Israel At least two Eritrean migrants were murdered by members of their community in politically-motivated attacks within the last week, police say. October 1, 2023
‘Election nullification’: Supreme Court blasted for trying to undo right-wing election victory Justice Minister slams Supreme Court for hearing petition aimed at nullifying recusal law, says true aim of court case is nullifying the results of Israel's most recent election October 1, 2023
WATCH: Archeologists in Israel discover ancient Greek courtesan Israeli Archeologists unearth the cremated remains of a woman believed to be ancient Greek courtesan, along with a perfectly preserved bronze box mirror from the period of Alexander the Great. September 30, 2023
After leftists breakup Yom Kippur prayers, Tel Aviv revokes permits for Sukkot events City of Tel Aviv bars Rosh Yehudi's planned Sukkot events - after Yom Kippur prayers disrupted by left-wing protesters. September 29, 2023
Israel inks largest defense deal in its history 'Only 80 years since the end of the Second World War, yet Israel and Germany join hands today, in building a safer future, for both nations,' Gallant said. September 28, 2023
Alarming number of Israelis thinking of emigrating, concerned about domestic turmoil – survey The Jewish People Policy Institute’s 2023 survey showed a sharp drop in Israelis feeling comfortable in their country since last year. September 28, 2023
Dozens of children injured in bus accident near Bet Shemesh The bus careened off of route 38 near Beit Shemesh and into a ditch. September 28, 2023
Graphic video: 6 Arab-Israelis gunned down in crime rampage Five members of the same family, including two teenagers, were killed in a mass shooting in a Bedouin town. September 28, 2023
Pompeo: Saudi-Israel peace deal ‘impossible’ if Palestinians get a state A normalization deal is more likely under a Republican administration, the former U.S. secretary of state said. September 27, 2023
Yom Kippur service disruptions in Tel Aviv ‘shocking,’ say immigrant attendees Some were told to 'Go back to America,' an experience they never thought they would have in a Jewish state. September 27, 2023
WATCH: 2,300-year-old tomb uncovered in Jerusalem Second Temple-era burial cave - possibly of a Greek 'geisha' - uncovered in southern Jerusalem. September 27, 2023
Tel Aviv weighing cancelling Sukkot events after Yom Kippur clashes Notably, the Tel Aviv municipality did not interfere when Muslim worshippers in the southern part of the city, Jaffa, enforced gender segregation in public spaces during the Islamic Ramadan holiday. September 27, 2023
120 arrested, 2 police wounded in massive Tel Aviv soccer riot In videos posted to social media, horse-mounted police officers are seen beating members of the throng with batons, as fans hurl objects at the cops. September 27, 2023
WATCH: Arab biker gang terrorizes Israeli Jews during Yom Kippur 21 Arab bikers rip through Jewish neighborhood in Haifa during Yom Kippur - the holiest day of the Jewish calendar - honking their horns, cursing locals, and speeding through recklessly. September 26, 2023
Secrets of First Temple-era inscription finally revealed Forty years after discovery of stone inscription, advanced imaging techniques reveal descriptions of King Hezekiah’s deeds, says Israeli Biblical scholar. September 26, 2023
‘No Boundaries’: PM takes aim at protestors who broke up Tel Aviv Yom Kippur service Non-religious ministers and citizens also decried the disruption of prayers on Judaism’s holiest day. September 26, 2023
Principal bans wearing Jewish religious item in school, students furious Principal of high school in central Israel filmed telling students they are not allowed to put on Tefillin in school courtyard. September 26, 2023
Saudi diplomat visits Ramallah, PA-controlled enclaves in Judea and Samaria New Saudi envoy to Ramallah meets with PA officials in Ramallah, likely seeking to finalize Palestinian demands during ongoing normalization talks with Israel. September 26, 2023
Following left-wing protests, right-wing minister to hold mass prayer service in Tel Aviv After left-wing activists disrupted Yom Kippur prayers, National Security Minister announces he will pray in central square in Tel Aviv. September 26, 2023
‘Left-wing riots against Jews’: Chaos as anti-reform protesters disrupt Yom Kippur services The demonstrators, slammed by Netanyahu as 'left-wing rioters,' were protesting gender segregation in public Yom Kippur services. September 26, 2023
WATCH: Thousands usher out Yom Kippur with singing and dancing at Western Wall Worshipers mark the end of holiest day of the Jewish calendar at the holy site. September 25, 2023
WATCH: IDF opens up its top units to female soldiers IDF's elite Sayeret Matkal commando unit and Israel Air Force fighter pilot training program to be opened up to female service members. September 25, 2023
WATCH: Thousands gather at the Western Wall ahead of Yom Kippur More than two million people attended Selichot services at the Western Wall this year during the weeks preceding Yom Kippur. Tens of thousands crowded the holy site late Saturday night and just after midnigh... September 24, 2023
In another sign of warming ties, Israel congratulates Saudis on National Day 'Israel and Saudi have already normalized. When the formal agreement comes is anyone’s guess,' wrote Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. September 24, 2023
‘I don’t care’: Netanyahu says unbothered by Trump cursing him out after 2020 election 'I don’t care about it,; the prime minister told CNN. September 23, 2023
WATCH: In rare response, Netanyahu reacts to protester in New York The usually unflappable prime minister gestured dismissively at the protester who was shouting 'shame!' September 23, 2023
Israeli lawmakers demand details of Netanyahu ‘support’ for Saudi nuclear program Lawmakers sent strong letter to chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee, saying they were concerned about Netanyahu’s support for a Saudi nuclear program. September 23, 2023
Foreign-policy expert: ‘Israel and Saudis have already normalized’ 'Israel and Saudi have already normalized. When the formal agreement comes is anyone’s guess,' wrote Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. September 23, 2023
Second time in one day: Security guard wounded in Jerusalem terror attack In both cases, the victim was lightly injured and the terrorist was neutralized. September 21, 2023
Rabbis blast Tel Aviv mayor for ban on traditional Yom Kippur service The Coalition for Jewish values claimed Ron Huldai's move "will preclude public prayer in accordance with Jewish tradition." September 21, 2023
Golan Heights town begs Netanyahu to cancel vacation Anti-judicial reform activists have already announced that they will return to Neve Ativ to hound the 'tyrannical couple.' September 21, 2023
‘No Time for Silence!’ Pro-Netanyahu demonstration planned in New York Pro-Israel demonstrators slated to rally outside Netanyahu's hotel in New York in show of support for judicial reform. September 20, 2023
Former PM slanders Israeli gov’t over judicial reform, warns bloodshed ‘always comes from right-wing’ Ehud Barak went so far as to tell CBS News that anti-judicial reform protests may end with lives lost because violence ‘always comes from the right wing.’ September 20, 2023
Lapid blasts police call for synagogue-goers to carry guns on Yom Kippur "Our parents and children will be the ones to pay the price if Ben-Gvir and Smotrich continue running the show with political slogans and headlines," warned the former premier. September 20, 2023
Israeli tank stolen from IDF base Police launch investigation after Merkava tank stolen from army base in northern Israel. September 20, 2023
Turkey’s Erdogan discusses Israel-Saudi peace deal in first-ever meeting with Netanyahu Past harsh words are forgotten as the two leaders discuss issues including Israel normalizing ties with Saudi Arabia, which President Erdogan supports. September 20, 2023
‘This will end in blood’ – Rabbi mobbed by leftists, rescued by police The scene was reminiscent of the darkest times in Jewish history, said Religious Zionist head Betzalel Smotrich. September 20, 2023
Mysterious GPS disruptions wreak havoc on Israeli air traffic Planes traveling to Israel unable to land via normal route amid GPS jamming from outside the country. September 20, 2023
Israel, Middle East minor notes in Biden’s UN General Assembly speech Biden did not refer to negotiations between the U.S., Israel, and Saudi Arabia to normalize Israeli-Saudi relations. September 19, 2023
WATCH: Israel unveils IDF’s new AI-powered Merkava tank The Defense Ministry and IDF unveil Israel's 5th generation Merkava tank, which took more than five years of development. September 19, 2023
Arab MK includes picture of Israeli boy killed by Gaza rocket fire in post about Palestinian children killed by IDF 5-year-old Ido Avigal, who died by Gaza rocket fire in 2021, had his photo misappropriated by Ahmad Tibi who purported that he was a Palestinian child killed by Israeli fire. September 19, 2023
Israeli media personality: Ultra-Orthodox Jews are a ‘cancer’ 'The place needs to be cleaned from the inside...13% of the public is a cancer in the public sphere,' Radio journalist Ron Koffman said. September 19, 2023
Second Temple-era workshop discovered near Jerusalem 2000-year-old stone workshop uncovered in Samaria, just north of Jerusalem. September 19, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahus ride not-yet-released Tesla cybertruck with Musk Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara toured the Tesla factory in Fremont, California, on Monday, together with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. September 19, 2023
Human rights group petitions court against Tel Aviv’s restrictions on public Jewish prayer The city had refused to allow partitions for group-prayer on Yom Kippur in Dizengoff Square, although it accommodates religious Muslims with no problem. September 19, 2023
Rabbi Leo Dee, who lost wife and daughters to terror, to serve as Foreign Ministry special envoy Father and husband of three UK-Israeli women murdered in terror attack tapped to serve as special envoy for the Foreign Ministry. September 19, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu to Musk – Israel ‘changed its character’ with judicial takeover 3 decades ago 'Democracy is supposed to be checks and balances of the three branches on each other. In Israel, the judiciary has no checks and no balances. It just has power.' September 18, 2023
WATCH: ‘Welcome to Alcatraz, Dictator Bibi’: Image of Netanyahu in inmate uniform projected on jail walls Protesters from the anti-government UnXeptable group of expat activist Israelis projected “Welcome to Alcatraz Bibi” and “Netanyahu is a dictator on the run” on the wall of the jail. September 18, 2023
‘Carry your weapons,’ Israeli police warn synagogue-goers The year 2023 has been the deadliest since the Second Intifada; three attacks were thwarted on Monday alone. September 18, 2023
WATCH: Palestinians may be descendants of Jews converted to Islam Author and entrepreneur Tsvi Mesinai argues that many Palestinian Arabs may actually be descendants of Jews forcibly converted to Islam. September 18, 2023
Advancing the ‘will of the people’ – Justice Minister defends judicial reform to US news Justice Minister Yariv Levin defends judicial overhaul in 60 Minutes interview, says reform will restore balance between branches of government. September 18, 2023
Israel approves using police facial recognition cameras on city streets Government committee approves bid to fast-track use of advanced facial recognition cameras in fight against Arab crime wave; Opponents warn of ‘Big Brother’ implications. September 18, 2023
Anti-gov’t protesters are ‘aligning themselves with Iran, PLO’ – Netanyahu By painting an image of Israel as teetering on the edge of fascism and dictatorship, Netanyahu said, protesters are serving the agenda of Israel's enemies. September 18, 2023
Terror thwarted: Explosion in Tel Aviv park, terror suspects caught No casualties reported during explosion in popular Tel Aviv park. Israel security officials detain suspects. September 15, 2023
Rejection of duty ‘not widespread…IDF ready for any task,’ says Reserves Commander 'But we do worry about what will happen in the future,' Brigadier-General Benny Ben-Ari, commander of the Reserve Forces Corps, warned in a media interview. September 15, 2023
Despite security concerns, Israel lifts travel restrictions on Gazan-Americans Residents of Hamas-controlled coastal enclave can now use Ben Gurion airport, travel freely inside Israel for up to 90 days. September 15, 2023
