Lapid says delay in US funding for Iron Dome ‘technical,’ blames Netanyahu The foreign minister claimed that 'this was a technical postponement' resulting from the debate in Congress over the deficit ceiling in the U.S. budget. September 22, 2021
Iran’s president ‘continues to fool international community,’ Israel warns Addressing the UN General Assembly on Tuesday via a recorded message, Raisi said that Iran’s policy is 'to preserve stability, territorial integrity of all regional countries.' September 22, 2021
Palestinian Authority sighs in relief after capture of last 2 fugitive terrorists 'Tonight’s IDF operation effectively neutralized the threat posed to the Palestinian Authority' by the armed terrorists in Jenin, a Palestinian security official stressed. September 19, 2021
Germany pledges $117m for Palestinian projects encroaching on Israel Head of the Benyamin Regional Council Yisrael Ganz stated in response that 'the Israeli governments have disregarded and are disregarding even today the Arab occupation of Judea and Samaria.' September 19, 2021
Over 3 million Israelis get 3rd COVID booster shot Study finds third dose boosts body's immunity about tenfold. September 19, 2021
Israeli police seize over 430 guns in Arab sector since beginning of 2021 Illegal weapons in hands of criminals, gangs and rival families fuels Arab Israeli violence. September 14, 2021
Israel beefs up security in Jerusalem ahead of Yom Kippur, braces for possible escalation The Israel Police dispatched enforcements of 2,000 policemen to Jerusalem after a terrorist stabbed and moderately injured two Israelis near the central bus station in the city. September 14, 2021
IDF Homefront Command trains Muslim volunteers in eastern Jerusalem 'In the event of an earthquake, those who will provide the first response are people from the community,' explained Eli Beer, the President and Founder of United Hatzalah. September 12, 2021
Israeli University proposes new model to combat spread of COVID pandemic The scientists say that their new model can help calibrate vaccine deployment and social distancing. September 12, 2021
COVID in Israel: ‘We are at a complex point in time’ 'There are positive signs of curbing the wave, which reached record numbers of confirmed cases, more than previous waves,' said Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash. September 12, 2021
For 1st time in months, COVID-19 transmission rate slows in Israel 'This is the most reliable measure indicating that (at least for now) Israel’s fourth wave is on its way down. Let’s hope it continues,' says Weizmann Institute computational biologist. September 9, 2021
Prison guards suspected of complicity in escape of 6 terrorists Israeli police believe that some prison guards may have aided in the escape. Two Israel Prisons Service officials are expected to be questioned by the police Thursday. September 8, 2021
Advanced equipment meant for Hamas tunnels seized by Israel Transit Authority security inspectors at the Tarkumiya crossing near Hebron exposed on Wednesday an unusual smuggling attempt of advanced ventilation systems. September 8, 2021
US Senate delegation visits Israel, stresses reopening of Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem The move 'will send the wrong message, not only to the region, not only to the Palestinians, but also to other countries, and we don’t want this to happen,' Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has said. September 5, 2021
‘You give Palestinians gifts:’ Netanyahu slams Bennett as new state budget passes first reading The former prime minister also made a reference to how the current prime minister represents a party with just six seats in the Knesset. September 3, 2021
IDF chief slams critics, ‘Our soldiers’ hands are NOT tied’ In wake of soldier's death, a group of IDF soldiers has enacted a new campaign to push the military to change the standard operating procedures. September 2, 2021
Israeli Battle With Ben & Jerry’s Enters New Legal Phase AQP, the Israeli company that has the franchise to distribute Ben & Jerry’s products in Israel filed a formal complaint with the acting Antitrust Commissioner. September 2, 2021
Lapid: US consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians ‘a bad idea’ 'If Lapid thinks a consulate for the Palestinians in Jerusalem is a bad idea, all he has to do is refuse to give it or the consul accreditation. The ball is in his court.' September 1, 2021
‘Silent mutations’ can predict development of cancer, say Israeli researchers 'In short, it appears that silent mutations can actually make a lot of noise, and in this study, we were able to quantify their impact for the first time,' said lead researcher Tamir Tuller. September 1, 2021
Peace Now condemns President Isaac Herzog for visiting Har Bracha 'This place touches my DNA, as a Jew and an Israeli.' August 31, 2021
Palestinian terrorist who shot IDF soldier during May conflict arrested by Shin Bet 'The General Security Service, the IDF and the Israel Police will continue to use all means at their disposal to expose and prosecute those involved in terrorist activities against the State of Israel and its citizens.' August 31, 2021
Israeli study finds curious link between first day of school and stock market As women increasingly participate in the workforce, new research finds that their absence on the first day of school is palpably felt in the stock market. August 30, 2021
Israeli swimmer wins 2nd gold medal, 5th for Israel at Tokyo Paralympic Games Israel’s collection of medals at the 2020 Games is significantly larger than the two bronze medals won at the 2016 Rio Games. August 29, 2021
Bulgaria becomes 12th nation to boycott Durban Conference, warns of anti-Semitic propaganda "Thank you Bulgaria! The Jewish people appreciate your friendship," Israel’s Ambassador to the U.S. and UN, Gilad Erdan, wrote. August 27, 2021
Samaria leader: Bennett’s limiting of Israeli construction ‘unacceptable’ Judea and Samaria is home to over half a million Israelis. August 25, 2021
Activists block cargo on way to Gaza, demand justice for wounded soldier The activists blocked dozens of trucks bringing supplies to Gaza and chanted slogans including “If there’s terrorism, there are no supplies.” August 25, 2021
Gaza terror groups say violence will continue until Israel opens border crossings Hamas’ goal is to force Israel to return to the status quo that was before Operation Guardian of the Walls. August 23, 2021
Bahrain’s Jewish community in celebrates first bar mitzvah in 16 years Bar mitzvah marks a comeback for Jewish life along the Persian Gulf. August 23, 2021
Israel sends 33 athletes to Tokyo Paralympic Games Delegation includes first Druze to compete at the Paralympics. August 23, 2021
Cabinet approves lower age of military service for Haredim New plan offers military exemptions to Haredim who go to work or learn a trade in a government-sponsored program. August 23, 2021
Gaza source: The moment Hamas is in trouble, Ra’am will topple Bennett government “After all, Mansour Abbas is Qatar, and Yahya Sinwar is Qatar, and Qatar is the common umbrella for both of them, all being the Muslim Brotherhood," the source said. August 23, 2021
Palestinian suspect shot at Jerusalem-area checkpoint The soldiers called on the suspect to stop, but he did not heed their calls and continued to advance towards the troops. August 22, 2021
Molotov cocktail terrorist sent to 6.5 years in prison by military court The attack occurred about two and a half years ago, when Khatatba and another defendant who is a minor, made Molotov cocktails and threw them at an Israeli car with four passengers in it. August 19, 2021
Bennett to discuss Iranian threat with Biden in Washington The two leaders will discuss critical world security issues, including the threat posed by Iran, and especially the Iranian nuclear issue. August 18, 2021
Israeli forces thwart stabbing attack near Jenin Some reports indicate that the suspect is a relative of one of the four terrorists killed by Israeli forces in Jenin earlier this week. August 18, 2021
Israeli scientists offer innovative approach to battle COVID Molecular 'super cork' jams Covid's entry port into cells, preventing the virus from attaching itself. August 18, 2021
Netanyahu: Israel refused US offer to adopt ‘Afghanistan model’ with Palestinians “The message was clear – the ‘Afghanistan model’ is the model that the United States seeks to apply to the Palestinian issue as well,” former prime minister Netanyahu wrote. August 18, 2021
Artificially intelligent Israeli-made drones securing UAE oil fields Israeli start-up's UAVs operate around the clock in extreme heat scanning large areas without human intervention. August 17, 2021
Palestinian Authority built 100 illegal schools in Judea and Samaria: Report In the past 12 years, the Palestinian Authority has built 100 new and illegal schools in Area C, much of them established with international funding. August 17, 2021
Police launch probe against Arab lawmaker for assault of IDF soldier The investigation was opened following a complaint filed by the father of the soldier, who charged Tibi with assaulting and insulting a public employee. August 17, 2021
Jerusalem fires released asbestos, other dangerous materials into the atmosphere 'I am working for the State of Israel to declare a climate emergency. We must define the threat,' stated Minister of Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg. August 16, 2021
PA Sports Chief Faces Complaint After Praising Algerian Who Refused to Compete With Israeli Palestinian Authority's Jibril Rajoub praised Fethi Nourine for boycotting Israeli judoka at Tokyo Olympics. August 16, 2021
Gaza terror group fires rocket at Israel, first since May operation The Islamic Jihad later took responsibility for the attack, stating that it was a response to Israel’s “crimes in Jenin.” August 16, 2021
New ‘Think Israel – Buy Israeli’ promotes purchase of blue and white products Unique collaboration seeks to expand sales and customers for Israeli products. August 15, 2021
Israel slams Lebanon for freeing Hezbollah terrorists behind rocket attack Terrorists' release 'underlines the extent of Iran’s and its proxy, Hezbollah’s, domination of local government and power in Lebanon.' August 15, 2021
Unprecedented deep-sea shark discovery in Israel sheds light on climate change 'Our discovery of a previously unknown deep-sea hotspot of life could provide crucial information for the sustainability and resilience of the marine ecosystem.' August 12, 2021
Israeli study finds significant COVID-19 emotional impact on health care workers Findings underline importance of mental health support for medical professionals dealing with the pandemic. August 12, 2021
Israeli ambassador calls for freeze of UNRWA funding in Gaza Hamas barred UN personnel from UNRWA schools atop terror tunnels, delaying classes for 4,000 students. August 12, 2021
BDS-supporting professor can get Israel Prize, High Court rules High Court judges decided on Thursday to overturn the decision of former Education Minister Yoav Galant to deny Godreich the Israel Prize. August 12, 2021
Convicted terrorist built illegal structures funded by EU Rizq Salah, who murdered an IDF soldier in 1990, erected illegal structures in Gush Etzion bearing the EU logo. August 11, 2021
SECRET DEAL? Palestinians reform terrorist salaries as part of secret 3-way agreement In recent months, the Palestinian Authority has made a change in the manner it transfers payments to released prisoners. August 11, 2021
A first: Israeli Air Force holds drill with US Air Force Central Command Israeli and US forces flew F-15 and F-16 aircraft to simulate combatting threats and increase operational readiness. August 11, 2021
Israel, US hold intensive talks on support for PA: report Various sources indicate that the Americans have recently been deeply and continuously involved in a number of pending issues between Israel and the PA August 10, 2021
Israeli security forces arrest 7 Bedouins for attacks on Jews during Gaza operation Two Jewish men, Yehoshua and Avi Har-Even, were killed in the riots and dozens of others were injured. August 10, 2021
Israeli envoy rejects UN secretary-general’s ‘moral equivalency’ between Israel and Hezbollah “Hezbollah continues to commit war crimes and target Israeli civilians from within the Lebanese civilian population, using and abusing them as human shields and committing a double war crime,” Erdan noted. “Israel does the very opposite – it takes every precaution, often well beyond the call of law, to protect all civilians.” August 9, 2021
Terrorists behind Sbarro attack that killed 15 Israelis were paid $1,183,257 In 15 years, the Palestinian Authority has paid Abdullah Barghouti, the terrorist who built the bomb and is responsible for the murder of 67 people in various attacks, a cumulative sum of $285,571. Every month, the PA pays him a salary of $2,255 (NIS 7,300). August 8, 2021
G7: Iran ‘threatens international peace and security’ The G7 “condemns the unlawful attack committed on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman last month ... All available evidence clearly points to Iran. There is no justification for this attack.” August 8, 2021
‘Qatari money will be transferred to Hamas, PA banks only conduit,’ says Hamas senior leader Sources in the Gaza Strip emphasized that Hamas does not agree to waive the payment of wages to its 27,000 civilian administration employees of the Gaza Strip. August 4, 2021
Israel adds US to COVID-19 high-risk travel list Starting August 6, Israeli travelers returning from the U.S. and 17 other countries will enter mandatory quarantine. August 3, 2021
Israeli scientists find possible key to understanding Alzheimer’s disease Abnormally configured proteins were found to accelerate breakup of the brain's neurotransmitters. August 3, 2021
