Call to refuse orders harms functioning of the IDF, Gallant warns amid boycott of training exercises The Israeli defense minister’s comments come after reserve fighter pilots announced a boycott of mandatory training exercises in protest against the government’s judicial reform plans. March 6, 2023
No Ramadan pause for home demolitions: Ben-Gvir The Palestinian Authority and Hamas issued statements warning that home demolitions during Ramadan could spark unrest. March 6, 2023
Michael Bloomberg ‘doesn’t blame’ corporations for pulling money out of Israel The failed 2020 Democratic nominee for president, who isn't even familiar with his own country's Supreme Court system, nevertheless weighed in on Israel's judicial system. March 6, 2023
‘Unnecessary’ law banning unleavened bread on Passover passes first reading, Supreme Court blamed Lawmaker says if the Supreme Court had not become involved in the first place, there would be no need for its bill to ban leavened products from medical institutions on Passover. March 6, 2023
Netanyahu: ‘We will continue’ to attack Iran’s nuclear sites, despite int’l atomic agency’s objections 'Are we permitted to defend ourselves?' the prime minister asked rhetorically. March 5, 2023
‘Foreign diplomats aren’t infallible’ – Netanyahu hits back at US attack on Smotrich In Hebrew-language tweet, Netanyahu snipes at U.S. Ambassador who excoriated right-wing minister and said he would 'throw him off the plane' to the U.S. if he could. March 5, 2023
Artifact with name of King Ahasuerus’ father is not authentic, IAA says Israel Antiquities Authority walks back announcement on discovery of shard purportedly 2,500 years old bearing name of Persian king mentioned in the Book of Esther. March 5, 2023
Jerusalem’s Hadassah medical center named global leader in multiple fields The rankings appeared in the World’s Best Hospitals 2023, the fifth annual assessment of 300 hospitals in 28 countries produced by Newsweek. March 5, 2023
Smotrich ‘not angry’ that US ambassador called for him to be ‘thrown off a plane’ 'People sometimes use harsh terms which they don't mean literally to give a strong message,' says Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. March 5, 2023
IDF soldier smuggling Palestinians busted at checkpoint Off-duty soldier suspected of accepting bribes in exchange for transporting two Palestinian men without work permits into Israel. March 5, 2023
WATCH: Israeli organization aims to change conversation around suicide Parents of a teenaged suicide victim launched an NGO to help deal with this global phenomenon, which is often swept under the carpet. March 5, 2023
Over 200,000 across Israel protest judicial reform; illegal rally on major highway Protesters lit a fire and broke the barrier blocking the entrance to the Ayalon highway. March 4, 2023
U.S. mulls barring entry to Smotrich over call to ‘wipe out’ Palestinian village The Finance Minister said his remarks were a 'slip of the tongue' made in 'a storm of emotions.' March 4, 2023
120 American Jewish Leaders: Smotrich Not Welcome After ‘Racist’ Comments The finance minister should be shunned over his "anti-Arab racism, virulent homophobia and full-throated embrace of Jewish supremacy," the largely left-wing leaders said. March 4, 2023
Hungary moving embassy to Jerusalem within the month – report Senior officials at the Foreign Ministry linked Orban's gesture to his ally Netanyahu's current political challenges. March 3, 2023
Transport minister vows to complete Huwara Bypass Road frozen under previous gov’t Israeli brothers Hallel Menachem and Yagel Yaakov Yaniv were gunned down by a terrorist at point-blank range as they drove on Route 60 through the Arab village. March 3, 2023
WATCH: Two-year state budget to provide ‘billions’ of shekels to fulfill coalition agreements Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich presents a two-year state budget at a total of 484 billion shekels for 2023, and 514 billion shekels for 2024. March 3, 2023
Sara Netanyahu: Hair salon protest could have ‘ended in murder’ Besieged by protesters, Netanyahu was only able to leave after three hours and after hundreds of policeman arrived at the scene. March 2, 2023
NEVER TOO LATE: Centenarian couple moves to Israel, fulfilling life-long dream The elderly American couple will settle in the coastal city of Netanya, where their daughter lives. March 2, 2023
Bereaved mother slams fundraising campaign for Arab village where terrorists murdered her sons Bereaved mother of terror victims slams Labor Party activist for fundraising campaign to help residents of Huwara, where her sons were shot and killed. March 2, 2023
WATCH: Israel to create direct flights to Saudi Arabia for Palestinian pilgrims Israeli officials are considering a proposal to allow Palestinians who wish to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca to fly from Israel's Ramon airport. March 2, 2023
HEARTBREAKING: Terror victim’s siblings mourn their brother The siblings of Elan Ganeles, the 26-year-old American-Israeli who was murdered this week by a Palestinian terrorist, share their memories of their beloved brother. March 2, 2023
‘Red lines crossed’: Netanyahu appeals for calm, slams rioting in Tel Aviv and Huwara National Unity party leader Benny Gantz called for dialogue; Netanyahu said his 'door is open.' March 2, 2023
WATCH: Mob surrounds hair salon, threatens to block Sara Netanyahu from leaving A mob of protesters against the government's judicial overhaul surrounded a Tel Aviv salon where Sara Netanyahu, the prime minister's wife, was getting her hair done. March 1, 2023
‘I never stated that she believes in Jesus’: Rabbi sues Lihi Lapid for ‘defamation’ Rabbi Tovia Singer, a leading activist against Christian missionaries attempting to convert Jews, is suing the wife of Israeli Opposition leader Yair Lapid for defamation. March 1, 2023
WATCH: Tel Aviv protestors met by police with stun grenades, tear gas Protestors in Tel Aviv clashed with Israeli police amid nationwide unrest over the government's proposed judicial overhaul. March 1, 2023
WATCH: Thousands mourn American-Israeli terror victim Elan Ganeles, 26 'He was so loved, he will be missed so much. We feel like a part of our being has been taken from us.' March 1, 2023
WATCH: Anti-gov’t protests ‘hold entire country hostage’ Tens of thousands of protesters against judicial reform are blocking all major highways and train stations as well as disrupting schools. March 1, 2023
‘Day of Disruption’ – Highways, trains, and buses blocked in protests, police use stun grenades and tear gas The current government coalition 'is not a fully right-wing government, it is a fully terrorist government,' said the former Shin Bet chief. March 1, 2023
6 suspected Huwara rioters arrested – police Police say Shin Bet helped investigation to track down Israelis who set cars and homes ablaze in hostile PA-administered town. March 1, 2023
‘Regime Coup’: Former AG urges Supreme Court to void gov’t judicial reform laws Former Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit decries 'regime coup,' urges opposition not to negotiate with ruling parties regarding compromise to the reforms. March 1, 2023
Plan to assassinate Ben-Gvir on Temple Mount thwarted, Jerusalem Arab arrested The suspect was also planning to murder another person and use the body as a negotiation chip. February 28, 2023
‘BIG MISTAKE’: German FM slams Israel’s plan to pass death penalty for terrorists Israel’s top diplomat Eli Cohen arrived in Berlin on Tuesday to discuss the Iranian threat with his German counterpart. February 28, 2023
US demands prosecution of Jewish rioters in Arab village, compensation for damage U.S. State Dept. Spokesman Ned Price also called for compensation for those Palestinians whose homes and property were damaged during the incident. February 28, 2023
Palestinian flags waved in Tel Aviv after deadly terror attacks, 3 arrested 1,000 demonstrators block highway, major thoroughfares in protest of settler rioting; Event organizer blames 'occupation' and right-wing government for recent shooting, rather than Palestinian terrorism. February 28, 2023
Netanyahu repeats call for Opposition to negotiate without preconditions, rebuffed by Lapid Yair Lapid rebuffed the prime minister, demanding again that all legislative work be halted first. February 28, 2023
‘This really hurts’: US citizen with ‘great sense of humor’ named as latest terror victim Recent Columbia graduate who served as lone soldier in the IDF remembered as 'good and loyal friend.' February 28, 2023
Critically wounded father of young terror victims wakes up from coma Seriously wounded in the attack that took the lives of two of his children, Avraham Paley is out of immediate danger. February 28, 2023
Head of right-wing Noam party resigns as deputy minister The government has 'no real intent' to honor its coalition agreement regarding the bolstering of Jewish identity, said the controversial lawmaker. February 28, 2023
WATCH: IDF soldiers play with Palestinian children in Judea and Samaria As Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad notes, these interactions are never shown in media like Al Jazeera and BBC. February 27, 2023
HIGHWAY TERROR: US citizen killed in shooting near Dead Sea 27-year-old Israeli hospitalized killed in shooting attack while driving; terrorists, who are still on the loose, reportedly shot at least two other Israeli vehicles. February 27, 2023
Thousands gather to mourn as brothers murdered in Samaria shooting laid to rest 'There are no words to describe such a disaster,' says Esti Yaniv, mother of Hillel and Yagel Yaniv, at her sons' funeral. February 27, 2023
Terror-supporting MK compares settler arson to Kristallnacht MK who was a close advisor and confidant to Yasser Arafat compares Jewish settlers to Nazis; doesn't mention widespread Palestinian celebrations after deadly terror attack on Sunday. February 27, 2023
After deadly terror attack, Palestinian villages ‘need to burn,’ says lawmaker 'I understand the pain, but we must not take the law into our hands,' said National Security Minister and Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir. February 27, 2023
IDF floods Samaria with reinforcements in attempt to de-escalate security situation Following a deadly Palestinian terrorist attack and rioting by Israeli youths, the Israeli military has deployed two back-up battalions as well as Border Police units. February 27, 2023
IDF evacuates Samaria outpost, Religious Zionism MKs back settlers Former residents of Evyatar often return to the town after terror attacks, and hundreds of settlers spent the night on the site following the deadly shooting in Huwara on Sunday. February 27, 2023
WATCH: ‘Israel, take a side,’ Zelensky demands on anniversary of Russian invasion On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky is continuing his demands on Israel. February 27, 2023
Ministers vote in favor of death penalty law for terrorists 'There is nothing more symbolic than passing a death penalty for terrorists law,' National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said. February 26, 2023
Illegal Palestinian building rampant on ruins of former Jewish communities – NGO 'A place where there is no permanent Jewish presence falls victim to invasion and land robbery, even though the IDF apparently holds the territory,' said a representative from Zionist NGO Regavim. February 26, 2023
Israeli defense minister urges US counterpart to take clear stance against Palestinian terrorism Defense minister Yoav Gallant also expressed concern over Iran’s continued nuclear enrichment, after inspectors detected uranium enriched to 84% in the Islamic Republic. February 26, 2023
Mayhem in Tel Aviv: Protesters against judicial reform block roads, set fire on main highway; arrests made Demonstrators blocked several roads in both directions, danced around a fire on the Ayalon highway, set up a tent, spray-painted 'Bibi the traitor' on the road. Several arrested. February 25, 2023
WATCH: Israeli NGO unites Jewish, Arab children through soccer The love of soccer provides a field for learning to work together, that's the message driving the NGO 'Equalizer' that is working to promote Jewish-Arab coexistence in Israel. February 25, 2023
‘DISASTER’: J’lem municipality refers thousands to Christian missionaries for free dental care 'Our mission is to effectively minister to underserved communities in Israel with excellence, in the name of Yeshua.' February 23, 2023
4,600 new homes approved for Judea and Samaria, Despite UN and Biden Some 2,400 more are on the agenda for Thursday, the second day of the meeting of the Higher Planning Council for Judea and Samaria. February 23, 2023
European Union lawmaker denied entry to Israel, deported to Spain European parliament member who joined 2015 flotilla to Gaza stopped at airport; EU expresses confusion and outrage, Foreign Minister said he made the call to ban entry to lawmaker. February 23, 2023
Major American Jewish organization warns against judicial overhaul, urges unity JFNA says a bare 61-seat Knesset majority overruling the Supreme Court would affect its Diaspora community, without explaining how. February 22, 2023
WATCH: Israel, UAE unveil jointly developed new weapon Israel and the UAE are deepening their military cooperation, revealing that they have developed an unmanned naval vessel, a key weapon that could be used in the shadow war with Iran. February 22, 2023
Bedlam at Western Wall: Israeli Reform rabbi blamed for ‘provocation’ 'We regret that this group saw fit to turn the Western Wall into a site of provocation without taking into account the consequences, the harm to the public's feelings and the sanctity of the place.' February 22, 2023
Constitutional crisis? Mass resignations threatened by opposition Because the Knesset requires 120 sitting members, leaving the body with just 64 members 'would lead to a constitutional crisis for the State of Israel,' says law expert. February 22, 2023
Lapid rejects Netanyahu’s offer, demands legislative freeze ‘without tricks and shticks’ 'It is possible and necessary to talk in order to reach agreements or at least reduce the disagreements among us,' Netanyahu said. February 22, 2023
