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
Knesset passes 2021 and ’22 budgets, foiling Netanyahu comeback with early electionsQuick passage of budgets draws praise for coalition while raising questions about Netanyahu's political comeback. November 5, 2021
WATCH: Tel Aviv court suspends auction of Auschwitz tattoo kitThe auctioning of a rare Holocaust-era artifact put on hold. Israeli courts are levying an injunction on the sale pending a hearing on whether or not it should proceed. November 4, 2021
Senate confirms Thomas Nides as US ambassador to IsraelIsraeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan congratulated Nides, saying he was sure the new envoy 'will further strengthen the special bond between Israel and the U.S.' November 4, 2021
Government refuses opposition’s offer to oversee Arab party fundingForeign Minister Yair Lapid called the proposal a good joke and said 'No thanks.' November 4, 2021
WATCH: Controversial Israel-UAE pipeline project put on holdThe plan to channel oil from the Gulf to Europe via an overland pipeline through Israel would pose significant ecological risks, Environmental Protection Minister Tamar Zandberg has warned. November 4, 2021
Backed by US, Israel trying to end Sudan coup – reportU.S. reportedly asking Israel to leverage its connections with the coup's leader to restore the previous government. November 4, 2021
Israel passes first new budget in three yearsThis morning, a Jubilant Naftali Bennett tweeted celebratory comments calling today a holiday for Israel. November 4, 2021
Islamic Movement-affiliated fund encourages illegal building in JerusalemThe Al-Aqsa Fund is affiliated with the Islamic Movement, whose southern branch is represented by the Ra'am party, a member of the current Israeli government. November 4, 2021
Govt approves 3 new Arab settlements in south, acting on Islamist party demand'The plan is both an opportunity and a risk,' said Meir Deutsh, director-general of Regavim, a Zionist NGO that monitors and pursues legal action in the Israeli court system against illegal Arab squatting. November 3, 2021
9 Israeli climate tech startups showcased at UN climate conferenceThese startups were showcased for their impact on agriculture, energy, biodiversity and mobility. November 3, 2021
Israel’s ‘Sky Dew’ defense: massive balloons at high altitudesTethered balloons at high altitudes will boost the IDF's early warning systems. November 3, 2021
Iran strike on the horizon? Marines train with IDF in IsraelAs nuclear talks remain stalled, the drill could be seen as preparation for a possible Israeli strike on the Islamic Republic. November 3, 2021
Arabs shoot hundreds of rounds at Israeli city, still at largeSo far, one suspect has been taken into custody. November 3, 2021
‘US will respect Israel if Israel respects itself,’ says former US ambassador'Israel must do what is best for Israel, just like every other country does, and worry less about the reactions of others,' says former U.S. ambassador to Israel. November 3, 2021
Could Israelis head to Mars? Astronauts meet with President Herzog'We felt as if we were on Mars, and on many occasions the mission has such an immersive effect that you can really believe it for a few moments.' November 2, 2021
Hundreds fight against likely transfer of Israeli funds to Hamas'We will fight until this disgrace stops.' November 2, 2021
Gantz nixes plan to allow Jews to privately buy land in Judea and SamariaThe initiative, backed by his own Defense Ministry, would have significantly eased real-estate deals in the region. November 2, 2021
Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposedWhat's known about what lies below Hebron's holy site? November 2, 2021
‘Evil gov’t hurting observant Jews’ – Prominent rabbis blast Bennett’s budgetBennett’s 'wicked' government, the men charge, is 'carrying out their plot against Torah learners in every way possible.' November 2, 2021
‘I thought I was going to die’ – Bedouin women expose Sheikh’s violent exorcism ceremoniesParalyzed with fear, one young woman described the Sheikh 'strangling her' in order to force the demons out of her body. November 2, 2021
Huge Syrian bunker exposed in Golan HeightsThe ammunition was collected and transported under strict safety rules for storage prior to its destruction. November 2, 2021
WATCH: Israeli delegation visited Sudan after coup – reportAn Israeli delegation has reportedly visited Sudan in the past week, after the ouster of the country’s prime minister Abdalla Hamdok. November 2, 2021
Disabled Israeli minister locked out of COP26 due to inaccessibility'It is impossible to worry about the future, the climate and sustainability if we do not take care of people.' November 1, 2021
Israel to become the ‘climate innovation nation,’ Naftali Bennett says'Israel is at the beginning of a revolution on climate change.' November 1, 2021
WATCH: ‘Moses Staff’ group attacks Israeli defense ministryIsrael once again is the target of a hacker group. and this time, the 'Moses Staff' group claimed it had successfully attacked the Israel defense ministry. November 1, 2021
WATCH: Blind artisans make hand-crafted brooms in IsraelAt peak times, the Arab Blind Association, located in the Old City of Jerusalem -- the first collective of its kind in the Middle East -- employs dozens of blind people. November 1, 2021
New Jerusalem square named in honor of victims of Arab terrorOld City's Square of Heroism honors Rabbi Nehemiah Lavi and Aaron Bennett, killed in a 2015 Palestinian stabbing attack. November 1, 2021
Rabbi Berland arrested in 30-year-old murder caseRabbi is linked to the murder of a yeshiva student and an administrator's disappearance. November 1, 2021
Israeli court rejects terrorist’s plea to exhume victim’s bodyThe helmet worn by Ben-Yigal during the incident is evidence that could potentially exonerate their client, Bakar's attorneys said. November 1, 2021
Tel Aviv mayor insists on violating ShabbatMayor Ron Huldai is insisting that the Tel Aviv light rail run on Shabbat when the service launches next year. November 1, 2021
Palestinian terrorist used humanitarian entry permit to carry out attacks in IsraelA Palestinian who used his humanitarian stay permit to carry out arson attacks in central Israel was arrested in a joint operation carried out by the Shin Bet and the Israel Police. November 1, 2021
PM’s party would get no Knesset seats if elections held today: pollLikud would be the Knesset's largest party but right-wing bloc would fall short of majority. October 31, 2021
Israelis making major new discoveries about Jupiter’s Great Red SpotMeasurements of Jupiter’s gravity field yields info about the massive storm and the jet streams that cause the planet’s bands. October 31, 2021
Israeli startup joins Facebook’s new ‘Metaverse’Israeli email connectivity app Spike selected as one of first 2D productivity apps to appear in Meta’s new virtual reality platform. October 31, 2021
WATCH: Israel invests 30 million shekels in Arab SectorBill aims to reduce gaps in education, stimulate economic growth and boost social welfare initiatives. October 31, 2021
‘It’s no secret’: Islamist party in Israeli gov’t linked to Hamas – reportSenior Hamas official thanks Ra'am coalition agreement architect, additional Ra'am party member by name. October 31, 2021
Democrats to demand Biden halt plans for Palestinian consulate – report'We succeeded in spurring senior members of Congress from the Democratic party who will not hesitate to express their opposition to the move,' said Ruth Lieberman, adviser for U.S.-Israel ties. October 31, 2021
Weekly anti-Green Passport protests continue in Tel AvivSeveral protesters waved flags supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump and American flags. October 31, 2021
IDF senior commander suspended for refusing to get vaccinatedAccording to IDF policy, reservists and soldiers who refuse to vaccinate may present a negative CPR test instead. October 31, 2021
Bennett: ‘Reagan-like Cold War strategy for Iran’“The parallel is what Reagan did,” Bennett said. “Reagan didn’t have to bomb Moscow.” October 31, 2021
IDF simulates war with Hezbollah along northern borderA mass evacuation of civilians, and dealing with thousands of Hezbollah rockets including strikes on a hazardous material plant and power plants will be simulated, among other possible war-time events. October 31, 2021
WATCH: Thousands of Jews gather in Hebron for special ShabbatThousands of Jews from around Israel gathered in the ancient city of Hebron to celebrate the reading of the Torah portion 'Chayei Sarah' October 31, 2021
What did Obama really think about Netanyahu – advisor revealsThe former senior advisor said that the Israeli government headed by Bennett was a 'healthy break' from former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu. October 30, 2021
WATCH: Can you survive this Yom Kippur war simulation game?An Israeli media company has developed a war simulation game depicting Israel's Yom Kippur war, which it hopes will help educate the younger generation about Israeli history. October 30, 2021
Israeli company makes it to Fortune’s 20 ‘change the world list’Innovative 3D software for the fashion industry tackles fabric waste. October 30, 2021
Satellite Images of Sensitive Israeli Sites Just Became More DetailedHigh resolution images of Israel's Dimona reactor, air force bases, petrochemical facilities and more can be freely accessed online. October 29, 2021
Arab lawmaker who struck Religious Zionist MK says he’d do it againAsked by an Army Radio reporter whether he would do it again, the chairman of the Arab Joint List party replied: 'Yes.' October 29, 2021
Bennett in closed meeting: Government will likely disband, Lapid won’t be prime ministerAccording to the agreement made by Bennett and Lapid, the rotation is scheduled to take place on August 27, 2023. October 28, 2021
WIN EXCLUSIVE: Why does Google display Palestinian village names on Israeli cities?It’s unclear why Google would display the name of the village as though it is a current neighborhood in an Israeli city. October 28, 2021
Most Israeli holy sites are still off-limits to disabled – here’s whyPlans to add an elevator the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, which is partially used by Muslim worshippers, were opposed by Palestinian leaders. October 28, 2021
US admits it can’t open Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem without Israeli consentUnder international law, a host country must approve diplomatic facilities; Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has publicly rejected the idea. October 28, 2021
Over 200 celebrities sign letter opposing boycott of Israeli film festivalThe TLVFest annually features Palestinian films, including two short films this year. October 28, 2021
Israel ignores US rebuke, approves over 3,000 new homes in Judea, SamariaThe decision, the biggest announcement of housing plans during the Biden administration, marked the latest boost for the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. October 27, 2021
Right-wing Zionist MK sides with Arab minister after fiery Knesset dramaIssawi Frej of the left-wing Meretz party found a surprising ally in Religious Zionist Betzalel Smotrich, who tweeted a statement supporting the Arab lawmaker after the drama. October 27, 2021
Palestinian terrorist convicted for brutal murder of Esther HorganHolding PA leaders responsible for paying terrorists could serve as a major deterrent, said the victim's family. October 27, 2021
Law proposed for huge database on all air travelers to and from IsraelVital personal information will be stored alongside extreme details on what passengers ordered (besides flights) in what is being billed as an attempt to prevent terrorism, serious crime and the spread of disease. October 27, 2021
Israeli team develops cancer treatment that doesn’t damage healthy cellsBar-Ilan study may provide a response for types of hematologic cancers currently considered untreatable. October 27, 2021
US: ‘Israeli visa waiver in the pipeline’'We're very, very focused on the program' which would allow Israeli travelers to enter the U.S. for up to 90 days without a visa, Mayorkas said. October 27, 2021
Republican senators attempt to block Palestinian consulate in JerusalemThirty-five Republican senators propose a bill to protect the Jerusalem Embassy Act, saying a consulate subverts that law. October 27, 2021
