Netanyahu planning visit to the United Arab Emirates Netanyahu was prime minister in Sept. 2020 when Israel normalized relations with Abu Dhabi as part of the Abraham Accords. January 2, 2023
2 Palestinians killed while attacking IDF soldiers Two Palestinians opened fire on IDF troops who were razing terrorists' homes; soldiers fired back, killing the assailants. January 2, 2023
‘Stop the progressive coercion’ – Israeli parents battle transgender agenda in religious school Parents demand to educate their children according to traditional Jewish guidelines, decry administrators for hiding true identity of eight-year-old student. January 2, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu visits Western Wall; vows to guard Jerusalem, ‘legacy of generations’ 'For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet' (Isaiah 62:1) January 2, 2023
‘We will double, triple, quadruple, quintuple’: Housing minister pushes for settlement expansion Yitzhak Goldknopf vowed to enable all citizens, noting especially demobilized soldiers, Torah scholars and young couples, to buy first-time homes. January 1, 2023
Ben-Gvir announces visit to Temple Mount, Lapid warns of violence Hamas, Jordan - and Yair Lapid - warned of extreme violence if the new minister keeps his word and visits the site. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Saudis pleased that Netanyahu is prime minister 'The Saudis and most of the other nations in the region are definitely pleased' that Benjamin Netanyahu has taken over the premiership. January 1, 2023
Azerbaijan appoints its first ambassador to Israel 'Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!' tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan. January 1, 2023
Will Israel’s right-wing government keep anti-Zionist MK as deputy speaker? New row pits Likud and ultra-Orthodox parties against Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit. January 1, 2023
Netanyahu’s surprising pick for national security adviser is ominous message to Iran – analysis 'If there is no agreement by the end of the year, Israel should attack Iran,' Hanegbi said in October. January 1, 2023
Israeli lawmaker defies UN: As of now, ‘occupation’ is permanent 'I didn’t expect anyone at the UN to lift a finger to help the State of Israel,' says Otzma Yehudit MK. January 1, 2023
Israeli special forces, police rescue Palestinian kidnapped for ransom Hebron resident in his 60s is physically unharmed after being kidnapped, held for ransom in Arab-Israeli city during business dispute. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s economy is ranked 4th best performing in 2022 Despite Israel's political turmoil, 'The Economist' ranks Israel's economy as fourth best performing economy in 2022. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s new defense minister faces challenges ahead i24NEWS Defense Correspondent Jonathan Regev looks at the challenges shaping up for Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Protests outside Knesset as Netanyahu’s coalition is sworn in The protesters have only one thing in common - opposing the Netanyahu government - but not enough in common to have a majority and replace him. December 30, 2022
Israel’s population grew 2.2% in 2022 due to post-COVID immigration Surge in immigration, mostly from Russia and Ukraine, pushes Israel's population to 9,656,000, 73.6% of whom are Jewish. December 30, 2022
Israel’s ambassador to France resigns in protest against Netanyahu government Yael German earlier this month broke civil service rules by threatening to quit her post for partisan political reasons. December 29, 2022
Ultra-Orthodox MKs cover faces as first gay Knesset speaker thanks husband MKs from United Torah Judaism put their heads on the benches as the newly elected speaker thanked his husband and their two children. December 29, 2022
Sore loser? Lapid refuses handshake with Netanyahu as new government sworn in 'We pass onto you a state in excellent condition. Try not to destroy it, we'll be right back,' Lapid said. December 29, 2022
Netanyahu presents his new government to the Knesset Benjamin Netanyahu heckled while delivering the maiden speech of Israel’s new government, the sixth over which he has presided. December 29, 2022
Netanyahu government vows to expand Jewish presence in Hebron The focus on growing Hebron’s Jewish community is aligned with Religious Zionism’s goals. December 29, 2022
Targeting Hamas, Hezbollah aerial threats, IDF boosts ‘sling’ system on borders IDF expands deployment of anti-missile system that can swiftly neutralize Hezbollah, Hamas drones and aerial threats. December 29, 2022
Right-wing proposed amendment: Protecting religious rights or legalizing discrimination? Despite agreeing to change in coalition agreement, Netanyahu says anti-discrimination law won't be adjusted; Likud source says chances of law being changed are 'miniscule.' December 29, 2022
‘Media has vilified me,’ Smotrich says, vowing to bring Israel closer to ‘liberal American model’ 'Contrary to some American reporting, we seek to protect all citizens from coercion that would violate their conscience—nothing more.' December 28, 2022
Gantz talks security with PA leader Abbas on eve of expected exit Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his Likud party's Yoav Galant as defense minister in the incoming government, replacing Gantz. December 28, 2022
Israeli gov’t policy includes settlement of Judea and Samaria 'The Jewish people has an exclusive and inalienable right to all parts of the Land of Israel,' the document reads. December 28, 2022
‘We will establish a stable government for a full term,’ Netanyahu vows after final coalition deals settled Incoming prime minister completes final legislative and negotiating blitz ahead of government's swearing-in Thursday. December 28, 2022
Law giving Ben Gvir expanded powers passes in Knesset, paving way for Netanyahu regime 'Ministers, members of the Knesset, we made history for the State of Israel, for a strong state, for safety in the streets,' the firebrand MK stated. December 28, 2022
Bill proposing ban of Palestinian flag a priority of new gov’t, says freshman MK 'It is unthinkable that our enemies and their supporters will fly here the flags of those who seek to murder us and our children and do everything to further that goal.' December 28, 2022
‘I lost my father’: Deadly Beersheba hospital blaze sparked by cigarette 'A combination of a cigarette and a phone is fatal. For those who are aided by oxygen It is forbidden to smoke and talk on the mobile phone at home.' December 28, 2022
Pandemic’s end: Israel to downgrade Covid to flu status Those with the virus will no longer need to enter isolation, and responsibility for testing will be transferred from the IDF to the civilian health services. December 28, 2022
WATCH: Why are Israelis so good at cyber security? The innovation of the 'young kids' in the IDF’s Unit 8200 has “'aved the country.' December 28, 2022
WATCH: Israeli envoy presents credentials to Erdogan – why is Turkey normalizing ties? In interview with i24NEWS, analyst Ömer Özkizilcik breaks down why Erdogan decided to renormalize relations with Israel. December 27, 2022
Israel to excavate biblical Siloam Pool dating back to King Hezekiah Ancient Jerusalem landmark built during the reign of King Hezekiah to be excavated, made open to the public. December 27, 2022
CAPTURED: Jerusalem terrorist arrested, another deadly attack thwarted Twenty-six-year-old engineering student from eastern Jerusalem downloaded Islamist material and bomb-making instructions from the internet. December 27, 2022
No religious coercion in new government, vows Orthodox party’s spiritual leader ‘We have no intention of enacting laws that will increase hatred and division; we want to unite,’ said Rabbi David Yosef of Shas Council of Torah Sages. December 27, 2022
Knesset passes controversial Deri, Smotrich laws, legislative blitz continues Passage of these laws were preconditions for the parties to finalize their coalition agreements with Netanyahu. December 27, 2022
Why won’t Israel join treaty preventing violence against women? Israel has declined to join treaty for 11 years, but left-wing outraged only now; Change government headed by Naftali Bennett shelved a Knesset vote on the issue. December 27, 2022
WATCH: Terrorists frighten American Jewish children sightseeing in Jericho Palestinian rock-throwers aimed at a bus of Jewish tourists in Jericho, frightening children on the bus who were visiting from Boston. December 27, 2022
Families of Israeli pre-state fighters slam TV series claiming to tell ‘true story’ Families of Jewish fighters exiled by the British to Sudan before establishment of State of Israel are demanding that the series stop saying it is 'telling a true story.' December 27, 2022
EU document proves Europeans are helping Palestinians take over Israeli land The EU's drive to help the Palestinian Authority take over Area C is "a violation of international law and treaty,” says Naomi Kahn of the Regavim NGO. December 26, 2022
Over 1000 former IAF officers, ex-IDF chief, urge Supreme Court to hamstring Netanyahu gov’t Former Israel Air Force officers pen letter accusing incoming Netanyahu government of 'destroying democracy,' calling for judicial steps to curb new government. December 26, 2022
‘PROVOCATION’: Progressive Knesset member promotes agenda with Torah scroll at Western Wall MK Gilad Kariv, who is also a Reform rabbi, caused a 'provocation' at the Western Wall plaza in Jerusalem. December 26, 2022
Spiritual leader of Religious Zionism passes away Rabbi Haim Druckman, 90, an Israel Prize winner, was a Holocaust survivor who grew up to lead the religious Zionist sector. December 26, 2022
‘Major factual inaccuracies’: Legal scholar blasts Washington Post for ‘hysterical’ Law of Return article Law professor notes major errors in article about proposed changes to Law of Return, says the inaccurate story 'ramps up atmosphere of crisis' between Israel and American Jewry. December 26, 2022
Netanyahu supports scrapping law barring racist Knesset candidates, plans new law Otzma Yehudit claims current law was only used against right-wing Jewish politicians and not Arab 'haters of Israel' lawmakers. December 26, 2022
Missionary ‘Moonie’ cult targets Jerusalem kids with party invites Former cult members said that CARP uses Chinese brainwashing techniques. December 25, 2022
Netanyahu’s son: ‘Prosecutors who indicted my father deserve the death penalty’ This was a 'a coup d’état,' for which the punishment is death, Yair Netanyahu said. December 25, 2022
WATCH: Bodycam footage from deadly shootout with terrorist who ambushed Israeli police Israeli-Arab terrorist calls police for help, then ambushes them in the city of Kafr Qasim before being shot and killed. December 25, 2022
Armed Arab arrested for plotting shooting attack in southern Israel Israeli Bedouin man in his 30s arrested with loaded M-16, ahead of planned shooting attacks on businesses in southern Israeli town of Rahat. December 25, 2022
Israeli-Arab mayor attends terrorist’s funeral, questions whether attack was terrorism Mayor of Israeli-Arab city where terrorist ambushed two police officers attends terrorist's funeral, casts doubt on whether shooting was terror attack. December 25, 2022
Potential changes to the Law of Return: an explainer Netanyahu has reportedly committed to adjusting the Law of Return, though he has publicly said scrapping the Grandfather clause isn't an option. December 23, 2022
Terror in Central Israel: Arab attacks police with car, gunshots and explosives A resident of the Arab-Israeli city of Kafr Qasim, within the pre-1967 borders, carried out a premediated attack on police. He was shot and killed. Family denies it was terror. December 23, 2022
‘Grave breach’: EU working with PA to undermine Israeli sovereignty, MKs protest Secret EU plan for future Palestinian state in Judea and Samaria revealed; outraged Israeli politicians fire back. December 22, 2022
Blacklist: Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria could face difficulty entering the US Activists who hold views that don’t align with those of liberal groups could be reported as 'violent' with no supporting evidence and summarily added to the blacklist. December 22, 2022
What are the next steps before Netanyahu’s government is sworn in? Netanyahu's Likud party needs to finalize coalition agreements with its right-wing partners before the January 2nd deadline. December 22, 2022
Putin congratulates Netanyahu on election win, discusses Ukraine war Netanyahu stressed his determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons or reinforcing its presence in Lebanon and Syria. December 22, 2022
Pope promises to help bring Israeli captives of Hamas home Leah Goldin, mother of Lt. Hadar Goldin whose body has been held by Hamas for over eight years, called the meeting 'a breakthrough.' December 22, 2022
‘I have succeeded’: Netanyahu announces he has formed a government At the 11th hour, Netanyahu told President Isaac Herzog: 'I have succeeded in forming a government.' December 22, 2022
WATCH: Israel considers bill to allow families of fallen soldiers to use their sperm One couple's fight to use the sperm of their deceased son, in order to continue his legacy, is set to change policy in Israel. December 21, 2022
