US, Israel at ‘critical juncture,’ US security adviser tells Bennett in JerusalemSulllivan tells Bennett two countries are at 'a critical juncture' on heels of stalled Vienna talks. December 22, 2021
WATCH: Israeli archaeologists find treasures from 2 ancient shipwrecksAn IAA marine archaeology survey off the coast of Caesarea has recovered treasure from two ancient shipwrecks. December 22, 2021
Bennett ‘ghosting’ Biden, won’t take his calls – reportBennett's office downplays report; Biden administration tacitly acknowledges its accuracy. December 22, 2021
Lawmaker draws gun in verbal clash with Arab guards'This might have ended in murder,' the lawmaker said after filing a police complaint, saying he was defending himself. December 22, 2021
New Omicron restrictions ban travel between Israel and USBan takes effect at midnight, marks first time U.S. appears on Israel's Red List. December 21, 2021
Leading Arab lawmaker: ‘Israel will forever be a Jewish state’MK Mansour Abbas' remarks are a significant departure from previous Arab parties' refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish state. December 21, 2021
Russia’s chess game against Ukraine places Israel in awkward positionPresident Vladimir Putin’s bluffing 'is extremely dangerous,' warns Dima Course, a postdoctoral fellow and lecturer at Ariel University. December 21, 2021
In first, female officer appointed Military Secretary to the PresidentHer role entails maintaining the president’s ties with the security establishment, briefing him on security matters and handling his meetings on security-related matters. December 21, 2021
Almost 50% of extortion suspects in Israel are ArabsOnly 5 percent of extortion investigations resulted in a judicial decision. December 21, 2021
WATCH: Hamas stages invasion of IDF base, simulates capture of soldiersA video of a military drill posted by Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades shows Hamas militants staging a mock invasion of the IDF Gaza Division base, attacking IDF armored vehicles, and capturing an IDF soldier. December 21, 2021
Carmel storm kills one, injures others as heavy rains and wind hit countryHeavy rain, strong winds and unusually cold weather take a grim toll. December 21, 2021
NEXT STEPS: US Nat’l Security Adviser to meet Bennett, discuss Iran threatAmerican delegation to work with Israelis on next steps to mitigate Iran nuclear threat, says unnamed official. December 21, 2021
Ten Israelis to be charged with producing and smuggling cruise missiles to ChinaAmong the serious security offenses: testing the missiles near inhabited areas in Israel, endangering lives. December 21, 2021
WATCH: Israeli foundation helps Ethiopians access higher educationThe aim of the foundation is to encourage Israelis of Ethiopian descent to undertake academic studies. December 21, 2021
New Lod police presence: ‘Every citizen will live in security’The reopening is part of the government’s overall plan for fighting violence in Israel’s Arab communities. December 20, 2021
Arab-Israelis not thrilled with Bennett-Lapid gov’t, want cabinet seat for Islamic partyIsrael's Arab sector wants to play a larger role in governing the country but doesn't trust the current government to deliver. December 20, 2021
Israeli swimmer wins first gold medals ever in World Championship18-year-old Anastasia Gorbenko took first place in 50m. breaststroke and 100m. medley competitions in Abu Dhabi. December 20, 2021
Israel adds US to no-fly list for the first timeThe decision marks the first time Israel places the United States on its no-fly list. December 20, 2021
Arabs open fire on IDF mapping terrorists’ home before demolitionIDF troops met with gunfire, widespread rioting, and explosives when attempting to map home of suspected terrorists for demolition. December 20, 2021
Two ultra-Orthodox men attacked by a Palestinian in JerusalemThe suspect, a 20-year-old Palestinian from the town of Anata, fled the scene and was later arrested by police. December 20, 2021
Former Mossad chief told lover state secrets – reportYossi Cohen reportedly had an affair and divulged state secrets, Channel 13 reports. December 19, 2021
Samaria leader ‘shocked’ by ‘dishonest’ IDF statement about settlers'The grave of Judah, the victim of the attack, is still fresh, and the IDF spokesman denounces his comrades for no wrong done on their part.' December 19, 2021
Israeli gov’t blasted for ‘rewarding terror,’ demolishing buildings where terror struckIDF and police demolish structures in Homesh, just three days after yeshiva student killed in terror attack. December 19, 2021
WATCH: Israel introduces new basic training simulatorAll IDF infantry units undergoing basic training will begin using new simulators along their regular training be the end of 2022. December 19, 2021
Leading rabbi urges followers to ‘pray for destruction of Iran’s nuclear program’Leading rabbi urges followers to pray for the destruction of Iran's nuclear program. December 19, 2021
Israeli security captures Palestinian terrorists behind Homesh deadly attackTwo terrorists and four suspected accomplices were arrested; Dimentman’s brother calls for rebuilding Homesh as an additional proper response to the murder. December 19, 2021
‘Outrageous, false, dangerous’: Israel rejects accusations of religious discrimination in entry to countryThe new Omicron variant has 'led to a change in the regulations and procedures regarding entry to Israel, just as many other countries have done,' the Foreign Ministry stated. December 19, 2021
Republican senator obstructs US funding for Israel’s Iron Dome – again'I’ve consistently opposed spending outside of the budget unless it’s offset by spending cuts elsewhere,' the Republican senator said. December 17, 2021
Israel might forbid travel to US, designate country ‘red’It could happen as soon as this coming Tuesday, warns head of non-profit assisting immigrants to Israel. December 17, 2021
Knesset to discuss EU ‘as instigators of violence in Judea and Samaria’Attempts to remove reference to the EU in the title of a conference on incitement in Judea and Samaria have failed, due to pressure from right wing groups. December 16, 2021
Police confiscate 12 luxury cars in raid on Bedouin crime gangsTax evaders owing millions of shekels were targeted. December 16, 2021
12 UN ambassadors in Israel to ‘learn the truth’Visits to strategic and holy sites, briefings and meetings with top officials underline Israeli diplomatic outreach. December 16, 2021
US shelves Palestinian consulate plansDespite bombastic promises from Biden, the U.S. has no plans to reopen de facto consulate for Palestinians in east Jerusalem. December 16, 2021
Survivor of terrorist attack pleads for helpAvraham Elmaliach, 20, was stabbed seven times by a Palestinian terrorist in Jerusalem. Now, he is asking for your help. December 16, 2021
‘Israeli tourism workers – your jobs aren’t coming back,’ says gov’t ministerThe some 200,000 Israelis who worked in tourism before the pandemic should find new careers, says Finance Minister, as the blanket ban on foreigners entering the country won't be lifted anytime soon. December 16, 2021
Christian officials accuse Israel of holiday discriminationAn official with the Catholic Church said church officials were shocked and angry by the Israeli decision. December 16, 2021
Surprise ally? Arab lawmaker defends Jewish settlersIslamist politician slams coalition partner for 'generalizing' about settlers. December 16, 2021
Hamas spies in Israel nabbed by security agencyTwo men, one an Arab Israeli and the other from Gaza, were caught passing sensitive military information onto Hamas, according to the Shin Bet. December 16, 2021
WATCH: British doctor slams UK-Israel omicron travel banCountries should be isolating 'people who have variants of concern' like Omicron, instead of preventing people from traveling between countries, where the Omicron variant is widespread anyway, says Dr. Bharat Pankhania. December 16, 2021
Illicit antiques seized by police date back to Bar Kochba revoltA treasure trove of antiquities seized from illicit dealers is believe to have originally been taken by Bar Kochba rebels from Roman soldiers. December 15, 2021
WATCH: Israel to tax all sweetened drinks starting JanuaryThe move is an effort to combat maladies such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, artery disease, and cavities, urging people to switch to water. December 15, 2021
Israeli tech reaches record $82.4 billion in 2021, a 520% surgeWith the addition of over $25 billion raised by startups, the total sum entering Israeli tech in 2021 crossed the $100 billion mark. December 15, 2021
‘What the hell?’ – Trump, Kushner were furious at Netanyahu’s surprise annexation announcementNetanyahu's January 2020 announcement that Israel would annex large swathes of Judea and Samaria infuriated Trump and Kushner, new book reveals December 15, 2021
Evangelical leader condemns Trump’s anti-Netanyahu outburst, won’t win electionIn a letter to the former president, Mike Evans told him he would not win election if he put Evangelicals 'in the position to choose between you and Bible land.' December 15, 2021
‘Don’t generalize’ – Bennett responds to ‘settler violence’ remarkBennett releases thinly veiled tweet defending settlers, reportedly phones Internal Security Minister to discuss remarks about settler violence. December 15, 2021
WATCH: 40 Years since Israel declared Golan Heights sovereignty, what changed?On March 25, 2019, the U.S. recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights under the Trump administration. December 15, 2021
Netanyahu hits back at claims he denied IDF budget to strike IranNetanyahu defended his record on the Iran threat on Tuesday, labelling as "false" claims he had denied funds to the IDF. December 14, 2021
Rabbi threatened after endorsing vaccines for kids aged 5 and upProminent haredi rabbi calls on followers to vaccinate their children from age five; directive is met by violent threats, harassment. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Netanyahu sprints to Knesset plenum for important voteOpposition leader and former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was filmed by his staff on Monday, while running through the Knesset corridors in order to get to the plenum in time for an important vote. December 14, 2021
‘Syria won’t hesitate to use chemical weapons against Israel,’ says former IDF generalAfter reports of Israel destroying chemical weapons stockpiles in Syria, former IDF general says Assad would have used the weapons against the Jewish State. December 14, 2021
‘False, distorted narrative’ – Israeli minister slammed for settler violence commentsRight-wing lawmakers blast Interior Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev for discussing settler violence with U.S. diplomat, without defending Jewish State; Bar-Lev doubles down on remarks. December 14, 2021
Bennett in quarantine after COVID-19 case discovered on flight back from UAEBennet was in the mandatory three-day isolation for all returnees from abroad when he received the news. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Israel shuts its borders amid Omicron COVID-19 spreadThe Israeli government is struggling to adopt a clear strategy for dealing with the spread of the new Omicron COVID variant. December 14, 2021
WATCH: Crowds in northern Israel greet radical Islamic leader released from prisonCrowds carrying flags of the Movement greeted him at the entrance to the Arab Israeli city of Umm al -Fahm. December 13, 2021
Former Israeli PM calls Trump ‘crazy’, ‘pathetic’ for attacking NetanyahuFormer PM Olmert has defended former rival Netanyahu against a recent attack from former U.S. President Trump, after the latter raged 'F*** him.' December 13, 2021
Hamas-linked Sheikh receives hero’s welcome release from Israeli prisonAfter calling for his supporters to spill blood for Al-Aqsa Mosque, Sheikh Raed Salah was imprisoned for 17 months. December 13, 2021
Jewish construction worker punished for ‘fighting for his life’Jewish construction worker says he's on house arrested after being beaten in unprovoked attack by Arabs. December 13, 2021
6,000th child’s heart repaired by Israeli org. is from GazaAlthough Save a Child’s Heart operates on children from around the world, half of its patients are Palestinians. December 13, 2021
No tax exemption for missionary organization that preached to minors, Knesset rulesKnesset committee denies tax-exempt status to missionary organization, but Supreme Court has overturned previous ruling on the matter. December 13, 2021
Terrorists clash with Israeli troops in SamariaOne terrorist was killed and two others were injured during clashes with IDF in Samaria overnight Sunday. December 13, 2021
