Likud blasts Lapid for playing ‘petty politics’ after security briefing, endangering Israel Likud notes opposition leader's deal with Lebanon for offshore gas field, violence and rioting during his time in office. April 10, 2023
‘Sign of Weakness’? Israeli officials want to ban Jews from Temple Mount for last 10 days of Ramadan Ben-Gvir stresses his opposition to practice of barring Jews from the Temple Mount during last days of Ramadan, saying it endangers Jewish worshippers at the Western Wall and signifies surrender to terror. April 10, 2023
Israel denies reports Mossad encouraged anti-reform protests The New York Times could not independently verify the assessment, and cited anonymous senior Israeli defense officials as denying the assessment’s conclusions. April 9, 2023
WATCH: ‘The whole country hurts’ – funeral of young sisters, victims of Palestinian terror 'A simple, quiet family is devastated. When a simple family in Efrat is devastated, the whole country hurts,' their father, Rabbi Leo Dee, said. April 9, 2023
WATCH: This is what REALLY happened in Jerusalem at the al-Aqsa Mosque Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer explains what caused the violence at the al-Aqsa Mosque last week and how the IDF and security officials are handling the situation. April 9, 2023
Terror summit: Hamas, Hezbollah officials brainstorm on attacking Israel from multiple fronts Since the start of the Passover holiday on Tuesday evening, Israel has been targeted by rocket fire from Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. April 9, 2023
‘Elimination of Israel’ on the horizon, IRGC commander says Iran is planning a 'strong and decisive response' to Israeli strikes in Syria, IRGC officials say. April 9, 2023
Israeli defense minister briefs U.S. counterpart on recent attacks U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin offered his condolences following Friday’s deadly terrorist attacks, and reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself. April 9, 2023
‘True scandal’ – Mossad encouraged anti-government protests, says US intel 'That’s a line the Mossad is not supposed to cross, and you could expect repercussions,' says analyst after spy agency reportedly took sides in political conflict. April 9, 2023
WATCH: Jews attend Western Wall prayers amid high tensions Tens of thousands of Jewish worshippers gathered at the Western Wall on Sunday morning for the traditional Priestly Blessing (Birkat HaKohanim) as hundreds of Muslim rioters barricaded themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque. April 9, 2023
IAF pounds Syria after 6 rockets fired on Golan Heights 'The IDF considers the Syrian state responsible for everything that happens on its territory and will not allow attempts to violate Israel's sovereignty,' said a military spokesman shortly after the strikes were carried out. April 9, 2023
WATCH: Only 3 Countries Rank Higher than Israel for Happiness The Jewish state has come out fourth in the 2023 World Happiness Ranking, following Finland, Denmark and Iceland. April 9, 2023
Anti-government protests continue despite terror threat The protests in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem began with a minute’s silence for the three victims of terror killed in separate attacks on Friday. April 8, 2023
‘IRRESPONSIBLE’: Former Prime Minister reveals Israel has nuclear weapons Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slammed Ehud Barak as 'delusional and irresponsible.' April 8, 2023
Monument to the Armenian genocide in Haifa angers Turkey Turkey’s ambassador to Israel has protested the naming of a square for the victims of the Armenian Genocide in Haifa. April 7, 2023
Hundreds of rioting Palestinians arrested for attacking police at Temple Mount Rioters barricade themselves inside Al-Aqsa Mosque with fireworks, clubs, projectiles; Israeli police efforts to clear area spark condemnation from terror groups, Arab countries. April 5, 2023
ANARCHY: Arabs rioters start fire in al-Aqsa mosque, attack police Footage released by Israeli police shows Arab rioters starting a fire inside the mosque. April 5, 2023
IDF soldier wounded in terror shooting near Hebron Attack comes hours after two soldiers were stabbed in central Israel. April 5, 2023
Israel’s police commissioner: Arabs murder each other, it’s their mentality 'They kill each other. That is their nature. That is the mentality of the Arabs,' police commissioner said. April 5, 2023
Jews offered 20,000 shekels for Passover sacrifice, Western Wall rabbi and Ben-Gvir say no 'Jews must go up to the Temple Mount,' Ben-Gvir said. However, 'I’m not encouraging people to go there with a Passover sacrifice.' April 5, 2023
New Israel Fund reveals string of donations to anti-reform protest groups It 'invests in organizations bent on destroying Zionism.' April 4, 2023
WATCH: Israeli soldiers rescue a camel Israeli soldiers from the Kfir brigade rescued a camel who had fallen into a ravine. April 4, 2023
Exposed: European-funded Israeli NGO supports terrorists, provides legal aid Through secretly recorded conversations, a watchdog group learned how a left-wing NGO is actively supporting the families of convicted terrorists. April 4, 2023
WATCH: Israeli forces struggle with captured terrorist Israeli security forces neutralized the terrorist who stabbed two IDF soldiers outside the Tzifrin military base on Tuesday morning. April 4, 2023
Terror in central Israel: 2 soldiers stabbed, 1 in serious condition Security forces neutralized the assailant, who was arrested and taken into police custody. April 4, 2023
‘Judicial reform is critical for security,’ bereaved families tell Herzog The families told Herzog that changes to Israel’s judicial system are crucial for ensuring national security and that the reform could serve as a 'great opportunity' for preventing future terror killings. April 4, 2023
Israeli foreign minister in Prague to discuss Iranian threat Eli Cohen is meeting with the Czech president and foreign minister on Tuesday. April 4, 2023
Outgoing IDF spokesperson: Not a single case of refusing to serve due to judicial reform Opposition to judicial reform has not prevented any army exercise from taking place, but Israel's enemies sense weakness due to the controversy, says Ran Kochav. April 4, 2023
Revealed: 1,800-year-old gold jewelry unearthed in Jerusalem burial cave Gold jewelry worn as amulets against the 'evil eye' by girls in Jerusalem 1,800 years ago to be presented to the public for the first time. April 4, 2023
Israel’s attorney general: Netanyahu not in contempt of court While the prime minister violated the law, according to Gali Baharav-Miara, the conditions for holding him in contempt of court were not met. April 3, 2023
ABOUT-FACE: Netanyahu to keep Gallant as defense minister An earlier report said that Gallant would remain in his post if an apology was issued. April 3, 2023
Finance Ministry to sue Israel’s largest labor union for illegal strike: report The Israeli government is planning to hold the labor union responsible for the economic damage caused by last week's massive strike. April 3, 2023
‘We kept President Joe Biden’s promise’ – to Israel or the Palestinians? Despite his title of U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Nides has repeatedly said that the majority of his efforts are focused on Palestinian issues. April 3, 2023
Family of Tel Aviv terror victim donates organs to five people The heart transplant went to Yedidya Sulimani, a father of four and grandfather of 11. April 3, 2023
WATCH: Beloved Hollywood actress settles in Israel After reconnecting with her Jewish roots, the beloved international actress has left Hollywood behind to make Aliyah. April 3, 2023
Netanyahu warns Israel’s enemies amid unrest at home Israel's internal debate will not detract one iota from our determination and ability to act against our enemies, the prime minister said. April 2, 2023
Ben-Gvir’s National Guard will ‘harm security,’ create confusion – Police commissioner Ben-Gvir says opposition to new security body stems from 'ego wars' within the police, insists initiative will go ahead as planned. April 2, 2023
Sacked Israeli consul in NY claims Israel is a ‘protectorate’ of the US After his words aroused a furor, Asaf Zamir apologized, calling his wording “unsuccessful.” April 2, 2023
Police brutality or animal cruelty? Woman hit with whip after endangering police horse Protester who was struck with riding crops conducts media interviews from the hospital while sitting in a wheelchair, despite the fact that she was not hit on her lower body, back, or legs. April 2, 2023
Report: Gallant to remain defense minister – if apology is worded correctly Both the timing and content of Gallant’s urging last week to halt the judicial reform process had angered the prime minister. April 2, 2023
Mass protests expected, strikes in Arab towns following shooting of Temple Mount terrorist Businesses, schools, shops, and municipal services in Arab towns will be suspended for the remainder of the day in protest of the shooting of Arab man who grabbed officer's gun. April 2, 2023
Nearly half a million people protest judicial reform despite legislation freeze 'We are for weeks away from the passing of the dictatorial law. Unfortunately, they don't want to reach a consensus, but only want to gain time and put the protests to sleep.' April 1, 2023
IDF’s ‘Special in Uniform’ program gives disabled Israelis a chance to serve Diagnosed with autism at the age of nine, Amit Smuchi managed to join the IDF, thanks to the Special in Uniform program, becoming the lead singer of an army band. March 31, 2023
Ex-PM Ehud Barak unveils strategy for bringing down Israel’s government Persistent protests, boycotts and civil disobedience by 3.5% of the population win out, the former prime minister said. March 30, 2023
Tens of thousands of judicial reform supporters protest in Tel Aviv Protesters in the so-called "March for Freedom" called on the government not to surrender to the left during negotiations on the judicial reform. March 30, 2023
Report: Ultra-Orthodox lawmaker working to bring Gantz into Netanyahu government United Torah Judaism's Moshe Gafni reportedly trying to bring in former Defense Minister Benny Gantz to 'balance' right-wing parties in the government. March 30, 2023
Tens of thousands expected at pro-judicial reform march in Tel Aviv Supporters of judicial reform and right-wing government will demonstrate in Tel Aviv, tens of thousands expected to participate. March 30, 2023
‘Restoring law and order’ – Inside Ben-Gvir’s plan for an Israeli National Guard Even if the Cabinet approves Ben-Gvir’s National Guard proposal, the initiative may face numerous legal challenges. March 30, 2023
New law allows Israeli hospitals to ban chametz (leavened bread) during Passover The legislation reverses a Supreme Court ruling from last year. March 30, 2023
Will Israel’s new left-wing militia face off against Ben Gvir’s National guard? Anti-judicial reform protesters plan to form ‘Citizens Police.’ March 29, 2023
WATCH: Azerbaijan opens first-ever embassy in Israel Azerbaijan inaugurated its embassy in Tel Aviv in the presence of the country's Foreign Minister and new ambassador and the Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. March 29, 2023
Israeli TV producer accused of calling for Netanyahu’s assassination Likud files criminal complaint against television writer, producer Gior Chamizer, accusing him of incitement to murder. March 29, 2023
US Ambassador Nides tells Israelis: Don’t thank Bibi for visa waiver The ambassador stressed that the visa exemption, which is expected to be finalized in fall 2023, should not be framed as a victory for Netanyahu. March 29, 2023
Israel ‘is not another star on the American flag’: Ben-Gvir blasts Biden 'It should be clear to the entire world - the people here voted in an election, and they have their priorities,' said Ben-Gvir. March 29, 2023
DeSantis to visit Israel next month, ahead of expected presidential run The Florida governor is a possible candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential elections. March 29, 2023
What does discovery of ancient tool tell us about Ashkelon’s history? Ancient fishhooks, among the oldest ever found, used to hunt sharks or large fish, were discovered in Ashkelon. March 29, 2023
Netanyahu rejects Biden criticism, says Israel follows will of its people, not US pressure 'Prime Minister Netanyahu will likely take a visit at some point. But there’s nothing currently planned.' March 28, 2023
Jordan brings provocative ‘Nakba tours’ to Jerusalem – near Netanyahu’s residence 'The existence of [Jordanian] tours in western Jerusalem that are promoting the false Palestinian narrative…is extremely troubling from a sovereignty perspective,' says Maor Tzemach, CEO of Zionist NGO Your Jerusalem. March 28, 2023
‘Thanks so much for saving democracy’ – Israeli cancer patient fumes over cancelation of treatment due to nationwide strike Shai Shlomai, who has Stage 3 colon cancer, took to Facebook after his time-sensitive MRI scan was abruptly cancelled by Sheba Hospital. The post went viral. March 28, 2023
Religious Zionism Party calls to bar Herzog from mediating negotiations 'President Herzog is part of the problem, not the solution,' says senior Religious Zionist Party official as Coalition gears up for negotiations with Opposition for judicial reform compromise. March 28, 2023
