World pressure for Israel-Hamas ceasefire grows, Biden expects ‘significant de-escalation’'The U.S. expects to see de-escalation on the path to a ceasefire,' said Blinken on Thursday morning. May 20, 2021
‘What if DC were targeted by rockets?’ Haley says Biden’s demand for Israeli ceasefire ‘unacceptable’'Biden is calling for Israel to de-escalate while the terrorist group Hamas is still firing rockets at Israeli citizens,' Haley said. May 20, 2021
Miracle in Sderot: Baby unscathed as rocket lands in roomChannel 20's Hillel Bitton Rosen, at the scene, called it a miracle. May 19, 2021
Despite Biden pressure, Netanyahu says ‘no stopwatch’ to ceasefire'We’re not standing with a stopwatch. We are taking care of the operation’s objectives,' Netanyahu said. May 19, 2021
Blinken backtracks: ‘Israel gave US info on AP building bombing’'We've received some further information through intelligence channels,' said Blinken. May 19, 2021
Arab Israelis declare general strike over ‘attacks’ on community'The state must be able to feel the impact of this strike,' said former MK Mohammed Barakeh. May 18, 2021
Blinken: ‘I didn’t see evidence connecting Hamas to press building bombing’Blinken said that he personally has 'not seen any information provided' on the matter. May 18, 2021
Jewish victim of Arab rioters succumbs to his woundsHis wife, Irena, told website N12, that 'Yigal was a symbol of coexistence.' May 17, 2021
Disaster as bleacher collapses in Jerusalem synagogue, killing 2Over 100 worshippers were injured and two killed when a bleacher collapsed in an unfinished synagogue in the Givat Zeev neighborhood of Jerusalem. May 17, 2021
Gal Gadot can’t win: Slammed by left and right for Gaza postThe post was slammed by right-wing Israelis for being too tepid and centrist, and by left-wing pro-Palestinian commentators for being too pro-Israel. May 16, 2021
Israel’s police chief ridiculed after blaming right-wing Jewish politician for intifadaKobi Shabtai blamed a relatively minor right-wing politician for the Israeli-Arab unrest in many cities throughout the country. May 16, 2021
IDF spokesman: Israel didn’t fake out media on Gaza invasion, it was ‘misunderstanding’'This was not some elaborate attempt to manipulate the media in order to achieve a tactical victory,' said IDF spokesman Hidai Zilberman in a statement. May 16, 2021
Israeli-Arab employees glorifying violence will be disciplinedThe Civil Service Commission announced it will not tolerate racist statements ‘in light of the situation.’ May 16, 2021
US pulls American soldiers out of Israel due to Gaza conflictMilitary personnel were in Israel for a planning conference, but left early due to the conflict with the Hamas terror group. May 14, 2021
Bennett: Unity government with Arabs and Left-wing is now off the tableLikud and Yemina party members already met Thursday to discuss options for building a coalition. May 13, 2021
Israel destroys Hamas headquarters, dozens of terror operatives insideDozens of Hamas operatives were reportedly inside the intelligence and security centers at the time of the bombings. May 13, 2021
Hamas, warning airlines to stop flying to Israel, launches rockets at airports'International airline companies [should] immediately cease their flights into any airport in occupied Palestine,' said a Hamas spokesman. May 13, 2021
Israeli reporter blasts studio on live TV for focusing on single incident of Jewish violence'What's happening to you? You've lost the basic sympathy for our people. I'm simply embarrassed to be sitting here in this studio. I'm not capable of sitting here,' Cohen said in tears. May 13, 2021
‘Total loss of control’ as Arab violence explodes across IsraelAgainst the backdrop of the ongoing military clash between the Hamas terror group in Gaza and the Israeli army, simmering ethnic tensions in the Jewish State have come to a boil. May 13, 2021
Israeli teacher went to protect his students, became victim insteadBarzilai was nearly beaten to death by an Arab mob. His condition remains critical. May 13, 2021
5-year-old boy dead from rocket shrapnel, failure to secure window to safe room blamedShrapnel from a rocket that hit another apartment flew through the weak point and struck the boy. May 12, 2021
Riots in Lod despite curfew, Arabs and Jews fight in the streetsThe curfew in the city was immediately broken as Arabs clashed with police. May 12, 2021
Trump: ‘Biden’s weakness and lack of support for Israel’ leading to war'Biden’s weakness and lack of support for Israel is leading to new attacks on our allies,' Trump said. May 12, 2021
Arab father and daughter killed by Hamas rocket in Lod'Hamas missiles do not differentiate between Jews and Arabs,' Lod mayor Yair Revivo said in a statement. May 12, 2021
Netanyahu: ‘We’re increasing intensity and speed of our attacks’'Hamas will suffer blows they never expected,' said Netanyahu. May 11, 2021
Haley blasts left-wing attacks on Israel as rockets fall'It is a shame that some on the left are pushing misinformation and anti-Israel propaganda that stokes the flames,' Haley tweeted. May 11, 2021
Charges against Netanyahu associates dropped in submarine caseIsrael’s state prosecutor dropped charges against close associates of Netanyahu in the so-called 'Submarine affair,' or Case 3000. May 11, 2021
Islamist Ra’am party breaks off coalition talks in solidarity with GazaThe decision by Abbas shows the difficulties of forming a government with parties that are ideologically opposed. May 11, 2021
Giant fire bursts out on Temple Mount near Western WallThe fire on Judaism's holiest site puts an exclamation point on a quickly escalating security situation. May 10, 2021
Jews banned from Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day as violent clashes continueThe decision to bar Jews from visiting the site sparked outrage among right-wing politicians and community leaders. May 10, 2021
Two engineers arrested for Mount Meron disaster that claimed 45 livesState Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman announced last week the launch of a special investigation into the disaster. May 10, 2021
Israel helped US track down Soleimani'In the six hours before Soleimani boarded his flight from Damascus, the Iranian general switched cellphones three times.' May 9, 2021
Israelis mark Jerusalem Day celebrating 54 years of a united cityHeavy security is in place for celebrations in honor of the anniversary of the city's unification in the 1967 Six-Day-War. May 9, 2021
Supreme Court postpones hearing on eviction of Arabs from Jerusalem neighborhoodThe postponement is likely intended to cool down rising tensions in Jerusalem. May 9, 2021
Israel’s cabinet approves IDF rehabilitation reform following self-immolation shockerThe decision transfers approximately 300 million shekels immediately to the Rehabilitation Division. May 9, 2021
‘Please Stop!’ Right-wing voters protest Yemina party turning its back to join ‘terrorist supporters’'Ayelet, in my worst dreams I did not believe that one day I would have to stand and demonstrate in front of your house. Please stop!' Ortal Tamam said. May 9, 2021
En route to escalation: IDF beefs up forces as Hamas, PA incite violenceIsrael views the security situation as very sensitive and there is fear of a wider conflagration. May 9, 2021
Scrambling to build coalition government, Lapid issues call for national unityThe Yesh Atid party leader issued the appeal in his first speech since he was tapped by Israel's president on Wednesday to form a new government. May 6, 2021
Riots in Jerusalem after MK sets up office in Arab neighborhood'Attacking Jewish police and children is not a provocation? Throwing bottles and injuring children? But when I come, it’s a provocation?' says Otzma Yehudit party leader Ben Gvir. May 6, 2021
Netanyahu family sues former PM Olmert for defamation'Only a person imbued with blind and unrestrained hatred is able to say such serious and offensive remarks in the media,' the defamation suit said. May 6, 2021
US ‘deeply concerned’ about legalization of Israeli outposts'We are deeply concerned about the potential legalization of outposts that have long been deemed illegal under Israeli law,' a State Department spokesperson said. May 6, 2021
Cracks in Yemina party as MK insists he won’t support unity with LeftYemina MK Amichai Chikli reiterated his opposition to the party joining with those who are ideologically unaligned. May 6, 2021
Far-left Israeli leader ‘not a traitor’ despite supporting Israeli ‘war crimes’ investigation'Once again, the State Attorney's Office is protective of the leftists... [ignoring] the explicit language of the law: whoever helps the enemy is a criminal.' May 6, 2021
Netanyahu lashes out at Bennett as mandate slips away from himNetanyahu insisted that Bennett was only driven by his desire to be prime minister. May 5, 2021
Opposition leader Yair Lapid handed mandate to form governmentRivlin said he based his decision on the fact that Lapid has the most members of the Knesset recommending that he be given the mandate, a total of 56. May 5, 2021
Bennett calls for national emergency unity government'We made a final attempt to leave an opening for a right-wing government, but Netanyahu slammed the door on us,' Bennett said. May 5, 2021
Jared Kushner launches Israeli-Arab peace instituteA statement from the organization hinted that part of its mission was to encourage more countries to sign deals with Israel. May 5, 2021
Netanyahu’s mandate at an end, rivals compete for their chance at the premiershipIt will likely be opposition leader Yair Lapid who gets the mandate. May 5, 2021
Temple Mount activists: Netanyahu has banned Jewish visitors to holy siteTemple Mount activists say that Netanyahu, as part of a deal with Rabbi Tzvi Thau, has decided to indefinitely bar Jewish visitors from ascending the site. May 5, 2021
Abraham Accords leads to historic archives agreement between UAE, IsraelSome seven months into the 'Abraham Accords,' this MOU represents the most significant institutional agreement in the field of cultural heritage. May 5, 2021
Israeli scientists discover fully regenerating marine animal'Here we found a chordate that can regenerate all of its organs even if it is separated into three pieces.' May 5, 2021
Jerusalem police arrest bike-riding thief who robbed bus driverThe thief sprayed a substance into the driver’s eyes, stole her cellphone and escaped. May 5, 2021
Netanyahu blames Bennett for failure to form coalition governmentBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, was unable to cobble together a coalition in order to form a Likud-led government. May 5, 2021
What happens now that Netanyahu’s mandate has expired?It appears that Israeli President Rivlin will need to choose another candidate to task with creating a coalition. May 5, 2021
Heartwarming meeting: Meron victim and son thank police officer who saved them'What Rami did for me shows that we can make coexistence work if we really put our minds to it,' Rabbi Hayut said. May 4, 2021
Look out Israel – the ‘Brain Freeze’ and other 7-Eleven delights are coming to a corner near youThe company could become 'a formidable player in the field of food retailing that may produce the change that the market is thirsty for,' Calcalist reported. May 4, 2021
IDF hunt for drive-by shooter continues, potential suspects apprehendedThe IDF, Israel Security Agency or Shin Bet, and the Israeli Police Counter Terrorism Unit ("Yamam") continue their efforts to apprehend the terrorists who committed the shooting attack. May 4, 2021
Israeli police knew Mount Meron was potential death trapIsraeli TV news channel releases internal police report before the tragedy that claimed 45 lives, showing they feared disaster at the exact spot. May 4, 2021
Netanyahu stares down midnight deadline to form coalitionDespite meetings with rivals and outreach to the leader of an Islamist Arab party, Netanyahu has not closed the deal. May 4, 2021
Israeli doctors find first 2 cases of Brazilian COVID-19 variantTwo Israelis returning from abroad, a baby and an adult who has been vaccinated against COCID-19, were found to be infected with the variant. May 4, 2021
