Besieged Syrians plead for Israeli protection, denounce Assad, Putin Recent footage from Syria shows hundreds of locals on Israel's border, denouncing Assad and Putin and asking for IDF protection against victorious regime forces. July 12, 2018
Israel’s president slams nation-state bill as ‘discriminatory’ President Rivlin and the Knesset's legal adviser are opposing the 'Jewish-only communities' clause in the Nation-State legislation. July 10, 2018
Netanyahu ends Temple Mount ban on Knesset Members, sparking dissent Jewish Knesset members praised Netanyahu's decision to rescind a two-year ban preventing lawmakers from visiting the Temple Mount. Arab MKs were quick to denounce it. July 4, 2018
IDF foils attempts by Hamas to set cyber traps for soldiers Hamas cyber terrorists have attempted to lure IDF soldiers into downloading a Hamas-generated app to raid soldiers’ personal data, retrieve security information, and install malware to transform phones into weapons. July 3, 2018
Knesset passes law blocking Palestinian terror funding A law requiring deductions from Palestinian Authority tax coffers to offset PA terror salaries passed in the Knesset on Monday night. July 2, 2018
Hamas: No return of IDF soldiers’ bodies without release of hundreds of prisoners Hamas communicated that it will reject any deal to return the remains of IDF soldiers, or two Israeli civilians in its custody, barring a wide-scale prisoner exchange, reported on Arab news outlet on Saturday. ... July 1, 2018
IDF provides humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees fleeing Assad’s southern assault Israeli troops transferred humanitarian aid to refugees fleeing fighting in southern Syria overnight, as the bloody civil war rages on to Israel's east. June 29, 2018
Rivlin sends ‘message of peace’ to Abbas through Prince William Prince William met with President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday, following a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial earlier on the first day of his royal visit. June 26, 2018
Hamas, Islamic Jihad take credit for rocket onslaught, issue new threats Gaza-based terror groups, including Hamas and Islamic Jihad, continued to threaten Israel on Wednesday following a volley of around 50 rockets from the coastal enclave. June 20, 2018
Israeli navy integrates new long-range torpedo system Israel's navy has successfully tested a new cutting-edge torpedo system that will considerably improve it attack capabilities. June 20, 2018
Israeli court nixes Jewish terror suspect’s confessions under torture 'A justice system that respects human dignity cannot accept confessions made under duress as valid evidence,' the court ruled. June 19, 2018
Former Israeli minister charged with spying for Iran Gonen Segev, a former government minister and medical doctor who served time for smuggling drugs into Israel, is now charged with spying for Iran. June 18, 2018
Hamas threatens to send 5,000 burning kites into Israel The Hamas terrorist group prepared to end the month-long fast of Ramadan came by sending thousands of arson kites into Israeli territory. June 14, 2018
Freak summer rains flood Israel’s south Israel awoke to the second consecutive unseasonably cool day Wednesday, with rare June rains causing flooding in Sderot and Ashkelon. June 13, 2018
Hamas uses medical helium for terror balloons, IDF restricts supply After weeks of arson attacks using helium balloons, Israel announced Tuesday it would reduce supplies of the gas to the Gaza Strip. June 12, 2018
Thousands protest demolition of Netiv Ha’Avot community in Judea Dozens of teenagers attempting to prevent the demolition of houses in a Jewish community in Judea poured paint and threw bottles at police, injuring four. June 12, 2018
IDF destroys Hamas underwater terror tunnel The IDF hit a military position of Hamas’ special naval force in the northern Gaza Strip, neutralizing a tunnel opening out into the sea. June 10, 2018
10,000 Palestinians riot on Gaza border, causing nearly 20 fires in Israel Palestinians converged at five separate points along the Gaza border on Friday in violent demonstrations. June 9, 2018
Economic realities will end Iran’s nuclear plans, Netanyahu tells Macron 'I want to make it clear that I did not ask President Macron to leave the deal. I think that economic realities are going to decide this matter,' Netanyahu said. June 6, 2018
Jewish National Fund to sue Hamas over kite terror; fires rage on near Gaza Palestinians resumed their arson kite attacks along the border fence, setting blazes in Israeli communities near Gaza. June 5, 2018
We ‘will settle all accounts’ with Gaza terror groups, Liberman vows 'Israel will settle accounts with Hamas and Islamic Jihad at a time of its choosing,' Liberman stated. June 4, 2018
Israel: PA taxes will pay for arson damage in south The Israeli prime minister reportedly made preparations to force the Palestinian Authority to cover the damages caused by Gazan kite bombs since the the Hamas-led 'March of Return' began. June 3, 2018
Terrorist shot dead in attempted car-ramming attack in Hebron IDF soldiers shot and killed a Palestinian terrorist in an attempted car-ramming attack in Hebron. June 2, 2018
Justice Minister: Option to invade Gaza is on the table After biggest mortar barrage since 2014 Operation Protective Edge, the minister said that security and political officials were considering all options, including taking control of Gaza. May 29, 2018
IDF strikes Gaza terror targets in response to mortar fire The IDF spokesman said that 'explosions that can be heard right now near Gaza are the result of our operations.' May 29, 2018
Israeli farmers sue Hamas for torching fields Israeli farmers are taking legal action against Hamas' leadership, which is responsible for burning their fields by using kites carrying firebombs. May 28, 2018
Machine gun fire from Gaza hits Israeli homes; IDF attacks Hamas post Palestinian media reported machine gun fire being directed from within Gaza at IDF aerial vehicles, and Israeli media reported that some bullets hit buildings in the border town of Sderot. May 16, 2018
Netanyahu to ambassadors: ‘Move your embassies to Jerusalem’ The Israeli prime minister addressed a gala on Sunday evening and had a blunt message for the assembled, who had gathered to celebrate the US' embassy move to Jerusalem. May 13, 2018
IDF strikes Hamas terror tunnel just meters from border The Israeli military struck a terror tunnel just inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday evening. May 12, 2018
IDF on high alert, orders opening of civilian bomb shelters in north The IDF is on high alert in the north and ordered the opening of bomb shelters on the Golan Heights. May 8, 2018
Flammable kites from Gaza border reach Judea and Samaria 'Fire kites' launched by Palestinian terrorists at Gaza's border with Israel have now reached the Judea and Samaria region. May 8, 2018
History in Israel as Giro d’Italia’s Big Start rolls off in Jerusalem For the first time in history, 176 of the world’s top cyclists kicked off the Giro d'Italia against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s Old City. May 6, 2018
Netanyahu exposes Iran’s secret nuclear program, says Trump will ‘do the right thing’ 'In a few days, Trump will decide what to do with the nuclear deal. I’m sure he’ll do the right thing.' April 30, 2018
Analysis: Netanyahu-Pompeo smiles mask Israeli concerns over unclear US policy US-Israel ties are stronger than ever, Netanyahu said Sunday ahead of his first meeting with Pompeo. April 29, 2018
Jimmy Carter Center accused of fraud, ‘material support for terrorism’ in new lawsuit An organization founded by former US President Jimmy Carter and 'known for its anti-Israel views' was slammed with a lawsuit involving a number of serious allegations. April 25, 2018
Israel halts deportation proceedings against illegal immigrants No more deportation orders will be served on illegal immigrants, the state told the High Court of Justice on Tuesday, adding that all existing orders have been cancelled. April 24, 2018
2 Negev Bedouins arrested for trafficking arms to PA-controlled areas Two Israeli-Arabs were arrested as part of a crackdown on arms trafficking between the Negev and Judea and Samaria, Israel Police announced on Sunday. April 22, 2018
IDF warns Gazans not to approach border fence prior to Friday riots IDF planes dropped leaflets along the Gaza Border Friday morning, warning Palestinians not to approach the fence, ahead of a mass demonstrations expected later in the day. April 20, 2018
European Parliament demands Hamas return IDF soldiers’ remains, release Israeli captives The European Parliament has called on Hamas to return the remains of Israeli soldiers and the release of citizens held In Gaza. April 20, 2018
Bomb discovered at security checkpoint; major terror attack thwarted Defense Ministry officials described the bomb as “powerful” and said sappers were working to dismantle it. April 19, 2018
With sirens and ceremonies, Israelis observe Memorial Day Israel came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks. April 18, 2018
Is Iran imminently planning to attack Israel from Syria? Aerial photos released Tuesday show that Iran has established several military bases in Syria. April 17, 2018
Iron Dome voted greatest Israeli invention of all time Israelis voted for their all-time top Israeli invention. Which is yours? April 15, 2018
IDF: Downed Iranian drone was armed to attack Israel IDF intelligence revealed that an intercepted Iranian drone was carrying explosives when it infiltrated Israeli airspace earlier this year. April 14, 2018
IDF investigates ‘sniper’ video; man shot was warned during violent riot The IDF released initial results of an investigation into a video that surfaced Monday depicting soldiers discussing a sniper preventing a Palestinian from breaching the Gaza border. April 10, 2018
Former PM Ehud Olmert seeks presidential pardon Olmert is seeking a presidential pardon and erasure of his criminal record. April 9, 2018
Gazans renew violence on border, Palestinians report 1 dead Palestinians threw stones at IDF forces along the Gaza border Tuesday afternoon as clashes erupted for the first time since last week’s violent riots. April 3, 2018
Passover priestly blessing draws huge crowds to Jerusalem Some 100,000 Jews, including US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, took part in the annual Passover Priestly Blessing at the Kotel. April 3, 2018
Palestinians riot in violent clashes with IDF; several killed at Gaza border Troops are responding using riot dispersal methods as well as gunfire to prevent attempts to damage Israeli security infrastructure and IDF troops. March 30, 2018
El Al petitions High Court over direct India flights El Al’s flight has to avoid several countries in the direct flight path as they do not recognize Israel, resulting in a longer route, more fuel burn and higher prices. March 28, 2018
Iron Dome missiles fired in response to Gaza gunfire, not rockets What was thought to be missiles that triggered the red siren alerts turned out to be gunfire in the Gaza Strip as Hamas holds a mlitary exercise. March 25, 2018
Palestinian teen who assaulted IDF soldiers sentenced to 8 months Palestinian Ahed Tamimi will serve eight months for slapping IDF soldiers in December. March 23, 2018
At least 28 arrested as hundreds protest jailing of draft dodger Police arrested dozens amid protests by an extremist ultra-Orthodox faction against the IDF draft. March 22, 2018
Finance minister cuts through red tape to speed up US embassy move 'I am thankful for the privilege of being finance minister and head of the National Council for Planning and Building who will oversee the relocation of the US embassy.' March 21, 2018
UK demands stronger statement from Israel on Russia spy poisoning The competing demands by Russia and the UK could place Netanyahu in a diplomatic tough spot. March 20, 2018
Arabs arrested for ignoring deadly stabbing attack in Old City of Jerusalem Eight Arabs were arrested for failing to intervene when an Israeli victim was stabbed to death in the Old City of Jerusalem. March 20, 2018
IDF soldier who killed wounded terrorist to be freed in May Elor Azaria, a soldier who eliminated a neutralized terrorist in Hebron, will be released in mid-May, decided the IDF parole board. March 19, 2018
IDF foils renovation of Hamas terror tunnel After destroying two Hamas tunnels Saturday night, the IDF foiled the terror group's efforts to renovate another tunnel leading into Israel. March 18, 2018
Shin Bet catches terrorist who stabbed to death Israeli father of 4 The Israeli intelligence service tracked down and arrested the terrorist who killed a young father at the beginning of the year. March 18, 2018
IDF tanks pound Gaza after bomb explodes along border The IDF launched one of the largest strikes against targets in the Gaza Strip since Operation Protective Edge in response to the latest aggression. March 15, 2018
