Netanyahu mulls tightening movement thoughout Israel Earlier rumors said the government would close eight Israeli cities and 15 Jerusalem neighborhoods. April 6, 2020
Islamic Waqf uses Covid-19 as cover to dig under Temple Mount The illegal digs are aimed at “destroying Jewish artifacts and history” a Jewish group said. April 1, 2020
Third Israeli dies of coronavirus An 87-year-old man became the third Israeli to die of the coronavirus, marking the second death of the day in Israel related to the global health pandemic. March 24, 2020
Gantz’s party gives Arab Joint List control of Knesset committee helping terror victims Members of the Joint List have consistently made anti-Israel and anti-IDF statements and shown support for terrorists. March 24, 2020
Police disband Knesset protest amid COVID-19 lockdown, 5 arrested Police first stopped cars near Latrun about 25 kilometres from Jerusalem, accusing them of slowing and endangering traffic in an unlawful protest. March 19, 2020
Palestinian sources: Abbas encouraged Arab Joint List to recommend Gantz for PM The PA 'is making great efforts to make the Joint List recommend the war criminal from Blue and White,” a Balad spokesman reportedly tweeted. March 16, 2020
Terror group calls on Palestinians to rally around Arab List to stop Netanyahu The terrorist group called on Palestinians to support the Joint List to block Netanyahu from power. March 9, 2020
14 Americans stuck in Bethlehem hotel; Palestinians declare Coronavirus state of emergency Forty people inside the Angel Hotel, including 14 American citizens, remain in quarantine on site until further notice. March 6, 2020
Serbia to open diplomatic mission in Jerusalem, president says Vučić said that Serbia will open a Chamber of Commerce office in Israel’s capital which will be followed by a diplomatic office. March 4, 2020
An unlikely Israeli election candidate: Coronavirus, says Hebrew University epidemiologist 'It will not be Corona that influences the elections, but rather the elections that influence Corona,' with the outcome determining whether it turns into a widespread epidemic in Israel. March 1, 2020
New online tool that monitors anti-Semitism in France records 51,816 incidents in 2019 Of the anti-Semitic posts recorded, the majority (52%) referred to anti-Semitic stereotypes and conspiracy theories. March 1, 2020
Coronavirus breakthrough? Israeli researchers make discovery that could lead to vaccine This discovery was identified as a by-product of MIGAL’s development of a vaccine against IBV, a disease affecting poultry. February 27, 2020
PA confiscating rare ancient archaeological finds to hide evidence of Jewish past PA seeks to place its hand on findings that preceded the beginning of Zionism to hide evidence of the existence of a political Jewish entity prior to modern Israel. February 26, 2020
Head of Mossad made secret trip to Qatar, Liberman reveals on live TV Avigdor Liberman revealed the visit to Qatar by head of the Mossad, Yossi Cohen, during a live broadcast in Israel. February 23, 2020
Under pressure, PA backs out of boycott on Israeli farm goods The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that its discussions with PA officials led to a mutual lifting of the boycotts. February 20, 2020
IDF recovers helmet of pilot killed in accident 35 years ago Israeli hikers found the helmet over the weekend in Nahal Paran and posted a photo of it on Facebook, but left it behind. February 18, 2020
IDF troops discover body of suspect in shooting attack that injured soldier The IDF said it appears that the assailant in a shooting near Dolev was killed during the attack and did not escape, contrary to initial reports. February 17, 2020
Rare 3,000-year-old Canaanite temple discovered in southern Israel Lachish was one of the most important Canaanite cities in the Land of Israel during the Middle and late Bronze Ages. February 17, 2020
Ancient structure resembling First Temple found on outskirts of Jerusalem The Iron Age temple complex is the only one of its kind to be found to date in the realm of the kingdoms of Israel and Judea. February 5, 2020
IDF launches drill that simulates war on multiple fronts The IDF has been preparing for a scenario in which it's attacked simultaneously by Hezbollah from the north and by Hamas and Islamic Jihad in the south. February 2, 2020
Abbas chastized for claiming Israeli Ethiopians, Russians not really Jews 'They want me to recognize a Jewish state? Most immigrants from Russia are not Jews,' Abbas said. 'The percentage of Jews among Ethiopian immigrants is also low.' February 2, 2020
Police brace for Temple Mount escalation; Israel ready to prevent ‘new intifada’ 'The Temple Mount has always been the match through which the Palestinian leadership can set fire to the area,' an Israeli analyst warned. January 30, 2020
Arab lawmaker banned from Knesset run for supporting notorious murderer A Knesset committee disqualified Heba Yazbak from running for office because she backed terrorist Samir Kuntar, who committed the grisly murder of an Israeli father and daughter. January 29, 2020
Palestinian security official blasts Abbas’ response to Trump plan A senior security official who attended a leadership meeting in Ramallah on Tuesday night criticized Abbas’ immediate response after the White House released Trump's long-awaited Mideast peace plan. January 29, 2020
Austrian president erases Jerusalem ‘capital of Israel’ from social media post First describing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the Austrian president then reworded the post as 'it was open for misinterpretation.' January 28, 2020
PLO official warns of declaration of Palestinian statehood in response to Trump plan Abu Yusuf said the Palestinians will appeal to the U.N. and International Crimes Court for international protection while commencing with 'popular protest activities.' January 27, 2020
Rocket from Gaza lands in Israel, IDF hits Hamas post Palestinians launched a rocket into Israel on Sunday evening, which the IDF responded to with a counter-strike on a Hamas position in Gaza. January 26, 2020
Macron meets with ‘Holocaust denier’ Abbas before Auschwitz memorial The French president was slammed for visiting Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, who wrote a book denying historical facts about the Nazi perpetrated genocide. January 23, 2020
Explosive balloon cluster reaches Jerusalem, devices upgraded, more deadly The explosive devices are upgraded and are equipped with elements to increase casualties among the civilian population. January 20, 2020
Explosive balloons from Gaza return to haunt Israel’s south 'We won’t let Hamas terrorize Israeli civilians,' the IDF stated. January 19, 2020
‘Optimism’: Netanyahu and Putin discuss Middle East, Israeli jailed in Russia The conversation 'was warm and to the point and strengthened the Prime Minister’s optimism that the issue of the release of Naama Issachar is advancing towards a solution,' Netanyahu's office stated. January 16, 2020
PA, Hamas fight in Oman over who really represents Palestinians 'We do not remember such a humiliating step,' a PA official told TPS. January 16, 2020
Roy Nissany becomes Israel’s first Formula One driver Israeli professional sports car driver Roy Nissany will become the official test driver for the UK-based Williams Group, making him Israel’s first Formula One driver. January 15, 2020
‘Impose UN snapback sanctions on Iran now,’ Netanyahu demands of Europe 'We know exactly what is happening with the Iranian nuclear program. I reiterate: Israel will not allow Iran to achieve nuclear weapons,' Netanyahu stated. January 15, 2020
Netanyahu to Israeli held in Russia: ‘Citizens of Israel are thinking of you’ 'We do not abandon anyone to their fate. The State of Israel and I are investing ceaseless efforts to affect your release,' Netanyahu said. January 14, 2020
Radical Islamist leader who calls for killing of non-Muslims collects pension from Israel Amira is considered an extreme figure, even among those in the extreme Islamic scene in Jerusalem. January 10, 2020
Hamas helped Israel assassinate Islamic Jihad terrorist, document reveals Hamas arrested Palestinian Authority (PA) intelligence officers on Sunday for helping Israel assassinate a top Islamic Jihad terrorist but it turns out Hamas might have helped kill him, too. January 2, 2020
Palestinian claim that Jesus is in paradise with 72 virgins is ‘defamation’ of Christianity 'Whereas claiming that Jesus who was a Jew was a Palestinian is nonsensical for believing Christians, saying he is now in Islamic Paradise with 72 virgins is seen as defamation,' PMW said. December 30, 2019
Netanyahu calls Putin, asks for release of Israeli Naama Issachar The Russian account of the phone call was slightly different, with no mention of Naama Issachar. December 27, 2019
Syrian media: Israeli missile strike intercepted by air defenses SANA news agency reported that the Syrian army’s air defenses intercepted 'hostile missiles coming from the occupied lands.' December 23, 2019
Israeli series, adapted as Showtime’s ‘Homeland,’ wins international show of decade The New York Times chose Israel’s 'Prisoners of War' as the best international TV show of the decade. December 22, 2019
Geula Cohen, famed Zionist fighter and former MK, dies at 93 Famed underground fighter Geula Cohen died on Wednesday, age 93. December 19, 2019
Exposed: Hamas running pro-Corbyn Facebook page and Labour knows it Labour activists describe Abu Rouk as a staunch supporter of Corbyn and declared that he is 'our man in Gaza.' December 10, 2019
Permanent US Embassy in Jerusalem will happen ‘fast’ Jerusalem's mayor said that the municipality had given the Americans the green light to fast-track the planning process for the embassy’s permanent building. December 10, 2019
Tensions rise ahead of opening of mosque in Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem’s Old City This is a 'blatant effort to stir up religious tensions and challenge Israeli sovereignty and legitimacy in the Old City,' says the founder of non-profit Keep Jerusalem. November 25, 2019
Netanyahu: Arab-backed government will be ‘celebrated in Tehran, Ramallah’ 'Knesset Members of the Joint List support terrorist organizations and call IDF soldiers murderers,' Netanyahu claimed. November 18, 2019
Rocket smashes into Ashkelon seniors’ home, injures elderly Israeli woman Blood covered the floor of an old age home in Ashkelon after a Palestinian rocket landed on the structure, injuring a resident. November 13, 2019
Hamas under pressure to attack Israel, say sources in Gaza Hamas is feeling the heat to take action against Israel as the IDF pounds Islamic Jihad targets in the Gaza Strip. November 13, 2019
Israelis win gold, silver medals at European Thai boxing championship Israel took gold and silver at the Thai boxing competition. November 11, 2019
Israeli team wins gold for producing bee-free honey Israeli researchers genetically engineered bacteria to produce honey. November 10, 2019
Israel celebrates 28,000 new immigrants in past year 'On Aliyah Day we honor the immigrants to Israel through the generations – the people who left everything and immigrated to Israel,' the Minister of Immigration and Absorption said. November 6, 2019
Netanyahu: ‘We have no better friends in the world than our Christian friends’ 'What we have today is the alliance of those who believe in our great Judeo-Christian tradition,' Netanyahu said. November 4, 2019
Israel’s ‘Air Force One’ makes first test flight Israel's first 'Air Force One,' dedicated to flying the prime minister and president, made its maiden test run. November 3, 2019
Israel places embassies on alert over Iran threat, ramps up air defenses With Iran unwilling to walk back threats to the Jewish state and other regional rivals, Israel took precautions to protect its borders and its citizens worldwide. October 29, 2019
No breakthrough: Netanyahu-Gantz ‘unity’ meeting ends without compromise 'The two [parties] discussed the existing political options and agreed that the negotiating teams will continue to be in contact,' said a joint statement from Netanyahu’s Likud and his Blue and White rivals. October 27, 2019
Record set for Temple Mount visits by Jews during Jewish holidays Visitors during the holidays reported a calm and joyful atmosphere during the visit. October 24, 2019
New record set at bible marathon in Shiloh It follows the path of one of the first runs recorded in history when a man of Benjamin ran to report on the defeat of the Israelites by the Philistines on the battlefield. October 20, 2019
‘Unprecedented achievement’ for Israel joining European Social Survey The survey measures the attitudes, beliefs, and behavior patterns of diverse populations in more than 30 nations. October 15, 2019
Israel moves to revoke BDS founder Omar Barghouti’s residency Aryeh Deri stated that he intends 'to act quickly to deprive Omar Barghouti of the residency status in Israel... [he] must not enjoy the right to be a resident of Israel.' October 7, 2019
The secret lives of Hamas’ princes – cars, alcohol, and belly-dancers While the Gazans are often depicted as suffering in harsh economic conditions, the sons of the senior Hamas leaders lead a life of luxury. October 6, 2019
