IDF makes drug bust on Egyptian border, captured contraband worth millions Israeli forces periodically clash with drug smugglers on the border with Egypt. January 15, 2021
Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria, state media reports A Syrian war monitor said the attack comes less than 48 hours after a visit by top leaders of the Iranian military. January 7, 2021
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism expresses cautious optimism tourists will return in spring About 850,000 tourists entered Israel until March 2020, a decrease of 81.3% compared to 2019. January 4, 2021
3 police vehicles torched, Arab crime gangs suspected Two of the police vehicles were set on fire outside houses in Hatzor and Tzfat in the Galilee. By Aryeh Savir, TPS The police on Sunday launched an investigation into three separate incidents in which pol... January 4, 2021
Israel delivers 2nd Iron Dome battery to US, completing deal The deal called for the delivery of two Iron Dome batteries. January 3, 2021
Israel’s ‘father of geography’ dies at 101 Brawer’s life’s work was writing and editing the atlases used by generations of Israeli students and which were often called the Brawer Atlas. December 31, 2020
Muslim holy site’s booze-filled dance party sparks outrage at Palestinian Authority The party was organized by Arabs, Muslims and Christians, residents of eastern Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Ramallah. December 28, 2020
Arab MK removed from Knesset after assailing UAE officials MK Avi Dichter, a former Shin Bet head who speaks fluent Arabic, called Shihadeh to order three times before having him removed. December 22, 2020
Poll: Only 6% of Israelis fully trust High Court judges The opinion of the High Court among Israelis has eroded over the years. December 21, 2020
MK warns of wave of terrorism if deal with Hamas goes through 'This is a scandalous deal that breaks the principles of the Shamgar Committee and will return hundreds of terrorists to the circle of terrorism.' December 15, 2020
Tension between Hebron clans and Palestinian Authority threatens to boil over There is a constant tension between the PA and clans in Hebron, as many of their leaders do not accept the PA’s authority and demand to be part of the decision-making process. December 10, 2020
Palestinian ‘Protocols’: PA TV presents notorious anti-Semitic forgery as ‘important book’ The fact that the "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion" is a forgery has not stopped the Palestinian Authority from presenting it to its people as an authentic Jewish document. By TPS The Palestinian Auth... December 10, 2020
Russian ambassador accuses Israel of being real threat in Mideast, not Iran “Israel is attacking Hezbollah; Hezbollah is not attacking Israel," claimed Russia's Anatoly Viktorov. By Aryeh Savir, TPS Russia’s Ambassador to Israel Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov on Wednesday was summon... December 10, 2020
Knesset gets first glimpse of Bahrain’s Jewish community The 50 Jews in Bahrain arrived from Iraq, Yemen and Iran. they have lived in Bahrain for more than 140 years. December 9, 2020
Western Wall prepares for tourists from UAE, Bahrain The information presented to the visitors recounts the heritage of the Western Wall, its customs and traditions. December 8, 2020
6 Israeli special forces, 4 Arabs wounded in arrest-turned-riot north of Jerusalem Qalandiya, a Palestinian village in Samaria, is often the scene of terror attacks and clashes between Israeli forces and Arab rioters. December 7, 2020
Czech Republic to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem opening the diplomatic office is the fulfillment of a promise made by Czech President Milos Zaman about two years ago. December 3, 2020
Netanyahu tells Gantz: We don’t need elections now The Knesset will vote Wednesday on a resolution put forward by Yesh Atid to dissolve the Knesset, possibly sending Israel to the fourth round of elections in a year and a half. December 1, 2020
Netanyahu’s attorneys call for dismissal of indictments, cite police ‘criminal’ misconduct The document claims that in the Netanyahu investigations, criminal acts were committed on 'an unprecedented scale.' November 30, 2020
First-ever Jewish school to open in Dubai The community is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and the number of children is expected to stand at about 200 next year. November 30, 2020
Israel freezes NIS 600 million in PA monies over terror funding The move aims to penalize the PA for its practice, dubbed 'pay for slay,' of providing salaries to Arabs who commit acts of terrorism against Israelis. November 30, 2020
Israeli lawmaker slams European ‘cowardice’ after condemnation of Iranian assassination A European spokesperson on Saturday released a statement calling the assassination of Iran's Mohsen Fakhrizadeh 'a criminal act.' November 29, 2020
Israel on high alert after assassination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's “death is a major psychological and professional blow for Iran,” commented Israeli writer Yossi Melman. By Aryeh Savir, TPS Israel has directed its embassies around the world to remai... November 29, 2020
Analysis: UK Labour Party in turmoil over Corbyn anti-Semitism row Corbyn cannot be written off, remaining an inner-party power, the 71-year-old enjoying widespread support of young Labour members. November 25, 2020
Knesset passes bill to freeze MKs 2021 pay hike The explanatory notes attached to the bill state that by freezing their salaries MKs will be 'setting a personal example.' November 24, 2020
Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik takes gold at European championship Paltchik, 28, overpowered Russia’s Arman Adamian and finished first in the under-100 kilogram weight class at the tournament in Prague. November 22, 2020
Israel was well-prepared to face COVID-19 crisis, says International Monetary Fund Minister of Finance Israel Katz welcomed the IMF report as 'another expression of confidence in the Israeli economy and its stability.' November 19, 2020
Israeli sentenced to 7 years for selling contraband to Hamas Michael Peretz was convicted of smuggling materials that can be used for terrorism, which are banned or very limited in their import to Gaza. November 17, 2020
Palestinian, Islamic organizations played crucial role in Biden victory, US polls show Polls confirm that 70% of Arab and Muslim voters, including 80,000 Americans of Arab descent in Michigan, supported Biden. November 16, 2020
Israel and Lebanon hold ‘productive talks’ on maritime border, gas fields 'We remain hopeful that these negotiations will lead to a long-awaited resolution,' the US Embassy stated. November 12, 2020
Israel Memorial Day request: Non-Jewish minorities demand presence at state religious ceremonies Doing so would make a 'clear statement that the country values those soldiers and their families who chose to link their fate with the State of Israel and the Jewish people.' November 10, 2020
Druze snatch body of leader from morgue, bury him in mass funeral A Druze mob forcefully took the body of Sheikh Abu Zinaldin Hassan Halabi from a hospital in Tzfat. November 1, 2020
Israel slams Erdogan for comparing Islamophobia to Nazi policy 'Israel rejects the disgusting comparison made between the struggle against Islamist extremism in France, and Nazi policy and racism against Jews,' said Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lior Haiat. October 27, 2020
Pro-terror protesters attacked right-wing activist, alleges complaint against Arab MK According to a complaint filed by the Honeinu rights organization, Saadi punched a man while snatching his phone. By TPS An Israeli resident of Rehovot who arrived at Kaplan Hospital on Saturday was attac... October 25, 2020
IDF arrests 2 terrorists connected to bombing that injured troops Two IDF soldiers were wounded last week in a bomb attack while they were involved in an operation to arrest a wanted terrorist in Balata, near Shechem, October 22, 2020
Gantz departs on ‘important security mission’ to US 'Alongside the fight against Corona, our enemies are not resting for a moment,' warned Defense Minister Benny Gantz ahead of his trip to Washington. October 22, 2020
Israel puts officer on trial who shot Arab with special needs The Border Police officer suspected of causing the death of Iyad Halak will be tried for the offense of manslaughter. October 21, 2020
Israeli police bust cyber gang for massive heist during pandemic The group is charged with fraudulently extracting large sums of money from dozens of victims by using their cell phones to access bank accounts, withdraw money and transfer funds to other accounts. October 21, 2020
Arab media slams ‘Palestinian corruption,’ Erekat for corona treatment in Israel 'The corruption in the Palestinian Authority that led to damage to the health system is what forced the Palestinians to hospitalize Erekat in an Israeli hospital,' tweeted one Mideast expert. October 20, 2020
IDF: Israelis not cooperating with corona investigations Israel's Coronavirus Command Center’s commanders stressed that a major obstacle in cutting the chain of infection is the lack of cooperation on the part of the public. By TPS Members of the Knesset’s Fore... October 19, 2020
Foreign governments fund anti-Netanyahu protests, says Israeli lawmaker Ariel Kallner presented evidence that government-funded organizations in Germany, Switzerland, and Norway have donated hundreds of thousands of shekels to groups behind anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel. October 18, 2020
Israeli left-wing activist carjacked by Arabs after visiting PA village After the visit and on his way out of the village, PA Arabs staged an accident and hit his vehicle. October 13, 2020
World Jewish Congress leader meets with Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah The head of the World Jewish Congress, Ron Lauder, met with the Palestinian Authority president in Samaria on Saturday. October 10, 2020
Hamas brainstorms with Bahraini figures opposed to Israel peace deal Hamas and Bahraini leaders opposed to the peace agreement met in Lebanon to discuss strategy. October 5, 2020
Foreign states funding legal defense of anti-Netanyahu demonstrators 'Would it be conceivable for the State of Israel to fund protection for lawbreakers protesting against the German government?' said MK Ariel Kallner. September 23, 2020
PA labels Israel’s plans to make Cave of Patriarchs wheelchair accessible a ‘war crime’ Israel's activities are 'tantamount to igniting a religious war in the region and in the world,' said Palestinian Supreme Shari’ah Judge Mahmoud Al-Habbash. September 9, 2020
Palestinians admit their diplomatic situation has hit a low PA officials concede: ‘Unprecedented slump in our diplomatic situation.’ September 6, 2020
Waqf fills newly discovered pit on Temple Mount, likely hiding ancient Jewish artifacts The pit was uncovered Sunday on the Temple Mount under a large tile that fell into it, sparking excitement over the prospects of its historic significance. September 1, 2020
Scientists discover Earth’s magnetic field on 9th of Av, 586 BCE The destruction of Jerusalem, dated 9th of Av 586 BCE, can serve as an exceptional chronological anchor for archaeomagnetic dating – accurate down to a single day. August 9, 2020
2 Arabs arrested for desecration of IDF memorial in Jerusalem The Israeli police launched an investigation after police officers on patrol in the area noticed the Israeli flag torn and apparently vandalized. August 6, 2020
Israel sends Covid-19 aid to 15 countries in 3 continents The countries included Guatemala, India, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Nepal. August 2, 2020
EU thumbs nose at Israel, funds illegal Arab building in Judea, Samaria The EU, Denmark, and the PA launched on Tuesday a €5.8 million agreement to build 16 social and public infrastructure projects in Area C. July 16, 2020
‘Done remaining silent’: Samaria Council slaps leftwing politician with libel suit 'This is our answer to the hypocritical B’Tselem organization that is trying to tarnish a father who protected his daughter from murder,' Dagan stated. July 14, 2020
Arab-Israeli MK participates in Hamas-Fatah ‘declaration of war’ on Israel event At a press conference attended by MK Ayman Odeh, Hamas and Fatah announced they will operate together, 'as during the first and second intifadas,' in which thousands of Israelis were killed. July 2, 2020
After freezing ties with Israel, Palestinians fear facing COVID-19 alone Fifty new cases of coronavirus were recorded in the PA in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number to 3,095. July 2, 2020
Israel will invest $60 million in coronavirus research, Netanyahu tells world leaders 'Israel’s leading research institutions, its world-renowned scientists and our unique culture of innovation can enable us to play an important role in advancing solutions on all three fronts,' Netanyahu said. May 5, 2020
Canada: Spike in Anti-Semitism for 4th Consecutive Year The spike during 2019 represents a significant increase of 8.1% compared with 2018. April 30, 2020
IDF drone crashes in Gaza Strip The UAV is primarily used for bad weather reconnaissance, data collection, and target marking. April 28, 2020
Israeli drones pollinate date plantations as coronavirus cuts manpower 'Pollination solution through drones saves time, labor, and increases yields,' said Alon Ascher, BWR’s VP Business Development. April 20, 2020
