Report: Israel world’s eighth largest arms exporter Between 2013 and 2017, Israel’s share of total global arms jumped by more than 50% compared to the previous report covering 2008 to 2012. March 14, 2018
Netanyahu brokers coalition deal to avoid early elections The coalition crisis came to an end late Tuesday as a bill exempting ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students from military draft was approved. March 13, 2018
Hezbollah declares emergency, fears surprise Israeli attack Hezbollah put its forces on high alert claiming Israel is planning a surprise attack with the support of the United States, reported a Pan-Arab news site. March 8, 2018
Political tensions mount as IDF draft law threatens coalition’s stability Is Israel facing early elections? March 5, 2018
Cyber security pioneer wins inaugural ‘Israel Prize for High Tech’ Check Point Software Technologies CEO Gil Shwed was named Sunday as the recipient of the inaugural Israel Prize for High Tech. March 4, 2018
Israel to ban import of gasoline, diesel cars by 2030 Israel is preparing for a gas- and diesel-free era during which transportation will run on natural gas or electricity. February 27, 2018
Politicians call for investigation after judge-lawyer collusion exposed Has the corruption case against Netanyahu been tainted? February 26, 2018
Palestinian who murdered Israeli woman sentenced to life in prison A Palestinian who violently murdered a pregnant Israeli woman was convicted on terrorism charges and sent to prison for life. February 26, 2018
Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre Church Closes, Protests Demand for Back Taxes Protesting a demand for back taxes, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem closed on Sunday. February 25, 2018
Muslim ‘prayer call’ bill bolstered with fines, loudspeaker confiscation Israeli lawmakers seek to expand the so-called 'Muezzin bill' by allowing police to confiscate violating mosques' loudspeakers and to fine them NIS 10,000. February 25, 2018
Israel strikes multiple targets in Gaza; Rocket hits Israeli home Sirens were sounded as an Israeli home was reportedly hit by a rocket fired from Gaza. February 18, 2018
Israeli court rules desertion from Eritrean army grounds for refugee status The ruling by the Appellate Court, which specifically handles cases pertaining to migrants, will be keenly watched by the some 27,500 Eritrean asylum seekers in Israel. February 16, 2018
Defiant Netanyahu claims innocence, predicts 2019 re-election Prime Minister Netanyahu came out swinging in the aftermath of police recommendations to indict him on two counts of fraud, defiantly announcing he would not resign. February 13, 2018
Israeli fighter jets attack Syria, largest since 1982; Israeli F-16 downed Responding to a barrage of Iranian anti-aircraft missiles over Israeli territory, the IAF launched the largest air strike since the First Lebanon War in 1982. February 10, 2018
Syrians fire at Israeli drone in Golan Heights, hit Druze village A house in the Druze village of Majdal Shams was hit by gunfire from Syria, the IDF said Thursday. February 8, 2018
Netanyahu in Golan Heights: No one should test Israel’s resolve Israel wants peace, but no one should test its resolve, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday during a tour of the Golan Heights. February 6, 2018
Terror victims’ next-of-kin demand demolition of killer’s family home The family of three terror victims has petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice to approve the complete demolition of the family home of the terrorist who murdered their loved ones. February 4, 2018
Israeli Cabinet approves legalization of terror victim’s community The Cabinet voted to approve a motion to legalize the Havat Gilad outpost near Shechem following the recent murder of a resident of the community by Palestinian terrorists. February 4, 2018
Palestinians carrying knives, grenade arrested after crossing Gaza border A group of Palestinians was arrested carrying weapons when the men tried to cross into Israel from Gaza. February 2, 2018
Haim Gouri, legendary Israeli fighter and poet, dies at 94 Haim Gouri, poet, warrior and founding father, has died. He was 94. January 31, 2018
Soldier injured in attempted car-ramming in Jordan Valley A soldier escaped with light injuries when a Palestinian tried mowing him down at a checkpoint in the Jordan Valley. January 19, 2018
At request of terror victim’s widow, defense ministry to connect Samarian town to electric grid 'This is the correct Zionist response to a terror attack,' Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan said. January 11, 2018
Israel to allocate NIS 150 million to bolster northern homefront security Liberman and Kahlon agreed to earmark 150 million shekels for security in the North. January 11, 2018
Father of 6 murdered in drive-by shooting terror attack Rabbi Raziel Shevach, a resident of the Havat Gilad outpost in northern Samaria, was murdered in a drive-by shooting Tuesday. He was 35. January 10, 2018
IDF reveals secretive data intelligence unit Three years after it was set up, the IDF on Wednesday unveiled Unit 3060, a secretive data science team that develops applications for intelligence uses. January 5, 2018
IDF chief: Iranian threat looms above all regional threats 'The IDF possesses great power in the State of Israel’s 70th year,' with 'aerial superiority, cyber superiority, naval superiority, and a clear advantage to the IDF's ground forces,' said the Jewish state's top general. January 3, 2018
Israeli security experts predict 2018 war with Iranian proxies An Israeli think tank warns of several security threats in the coming year including war with Iranian proxies the north. January 1, 2018
Farmers, rabbis pray for rain amidst drought Israel's current water crisis is the most severe in more than a decade. December 28, 2017
Netanyahu, Japanese foreign minister tout strengthening ties Netanyahu made no mention of Japan's vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem at the UN, instead focusing on trade and technology ties. December 26, 2017
At least 10 countries discussing embassy move to Jerusalem, says deputy foreign minister At least 10 countries besides the US and Guatemala are considering recognizing Jerusalem as the Israel capital. December 25, 2017
Anti-Netanyahu protester’s guillotine condemned by left and right An anti-Netanyahu protester carrying a violent sign has sparked criticism across the political spectrum. December 24, 2017
Hamas cell planned kidnap of Israeli lawmaker, senior IDF officer A Hamas terror cell plotted to kidnap and murder an Israeli lawmaker or a senior IDF officer, the Shin Bet revealed during the trial. December 21, 2017
Amid corruption allegations, Israeli politician resigns from leadership post A leading member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party stepped down from the position of Coalition Chairman, as police investigations proceed. December 20, 2017
Israel develops strategy to address Nazi-linked Austrian party Israel will continue direct contact with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, said Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the presence in Austria's government of a far-right party with historic links to the Nazis. December 19, 2017
Rocket fired from Gaza damages home in southern Israeli community A rocket that landed in the northwestern Negev Sunday evening damaged a home, but there were no injuries. December 17, 2017
Massive layoffs by pharmaceutical giant Teva prompt nation-wide strike The Histadrut labor federation held a nation-wide strike to protest Teva's layoff of 1,750 workers in Israel and 14,000 globallya. December 17, 2017
High Court rules Israel cannot hold terrorists’ bodies as bargaining chips Prime Minister Netanyahu plans to develop solutions to force Hamas to return the bodies of Israeli soldiers and civilians held in Gaza. December 15, 2017
Iron Dome intercepts more Gaza rockets Palestinian terrorists appear to be continuing their strategy of indiscriminately, but unsuccessfully, firing rockets into southern Israel. December 13, 2017
Rabbi Shteinman, head of Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox world, dies at 104 Israel and the Jewish world mourn the loss of one of its greatest Torah scholars and leaders. December 12, 2017
Air Force hits Hamas targets, responding to rockets from Gaza The IAF struck Hamas targets, after which a salvo of rockets struck the southern Israeli city of Sderot. December 9, 2017
IDF blasts Hamas in Gaza following rocket attacks against Israel The IDF blasted back at Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip Thursday evening, following Palestinian rocket fire at Israel. December 7, 2017
Corruption scandal surrounding Netanyahu’s close ally widens The Israeli prime minister's close ally, Knesset member David Bitan, is suspected of being at the center of a massive corruption case. December 5, 2017
Police to investigate allegations related to Israeli UN ambassador The State Attorney is launching an official investigation into corruption allegations against Israel’s ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon. December 5, 2017
Israeli economy expected to continue significant growth Israel's economy will continue to grow substantially, the OECD shows in a new report. November 28, 2017
‘Israel Trail’ hiking path to include Judea, Samaria; Netanyahu loves ‘walking through verses of Bible’ Israel's premium hiking trail will now include Judea, Samaria, the Jerusalem area and the Golan Heights for the first time. November 27, 2017
1500-year-old mosaic floor of Georgian church unearthed in Israel Israeli and German archaeologists have uncovered a 1,500-year-old colored mosaic floor of Georgian church with an inscription in Greek mentioning the year of its construction according to the Georgian calendar.... November 26, 2017
UK to buy Israeli Iron Dome to defend Falklands The UK is set to acquire the successful Iron Dome system to defend the Falklands. November 23, 2017
Palestinian wounds 2 in Gush Etzion car-ramming, stabbing attack A 17-year-old Palestinian carried out a combined car-ramming and stabbing attack Friday morning, injuring two civilians, one seriously. November 17, 2017
Lebanese website reveals details of Israeli-Saudi peace deal According to a Lebanese website, regional peace deal includes settling Palestinian refugees outside Israel, no annexation of Jerusalem and Saudi/Israeli cooperation against Iran. By: Yona Schnitzer/TPS ... November 14, 2017
Labor party chairman: Impossible to evacuate 100,000 ‘settlers’ 'If we are in a time of peace, we should be able to find creative solutions.' November 12, 2017
IDF shoots down drone near Syrian border The IDF hit a Syrian drone flying near the Israeli-Syrian border, saying it appeared to be on an intelligence-collection mission. November 11, 2017
7 arrested, including 2 minors, for rioting at border with Syria Seven residents of Majdal Shams and Ein Kinia, including two minors, were arrested for allegedly participating in rioting last week. November 7, 2017
Expert: Iran-North Korea nuclear collaboration is Israel’s ‘worst nightmare’ 'There are more differences between North Korea and Iran than there are similarities, but both countries are determined nuclear proliferators.' November 7, 2017
Netanyahu to skip gathering of North American Jewish groups Possibly due to clashes with Liberal American Jews over Israeli policies, Netanyahu will not attend the North American Jewish Federations' annual assembly. October 23, 2017
Over 65 Palestinians arrested in unprecedented agriculture heist Palestinians allegedly stole over 20 tons of produce, damaging greenhouses and agricultural property in the process. October 22, 2017
Syrian Rocket Strikes Israel’s Golan Heights, IDF Responds The IDF responded to a stray Syrian missile that hit an open field in northern Israel. October 19, 2017
UN body threatens to boycott leading Israeli telecommunications company The UN Human Rights Council wants to boycott Bezeq because it services Jewish communities in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem. October 16, 2017
Iran is Hitler with nuclear bomb, says former Shin Bet head Imagining Hitler with a nuclear bomb is the best way to understand the Iranian threat, says former Shin Bet head Avi Dichter. October 16, 2017
ISIS Rockets from Sinai explode near southern Israeli communities No injuries were reported after two rockets fired from Sinai, likely by ISIS terrorists, landed near Israeli communities. October 15, 2017
Former Israeli defense chief: US should impose non-nuclear sanctions on Iran The US should impose sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, announced former Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon. October 10, 2017
