Israeli Supreme Court Justice’s early retirement welcomed by right-wingA review of the justice’s career shows a clear progressive tilt that angered many Israelis. December 15, 2020
Russian foreign minister pushes for Palestinian state in meeting with UAE counterpart'Normalization between Israel and the Arab states does not mean a resolution to the Palestinian issue must become a second priority,' said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. December 15, 2020
IDF tank accidentally fires into Gaza Strip, army investigatingNo injuries reported as tank shell hit an abandoned structure. December 15, 2020
Trump dismisses Attorney General Barr over failure to reveal Hunter Biden investigationTrump, unaware of the investigation, had called for a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden. December 15, 2020
Likud MK on life support as Israel’s corona deaths top 3,000On Saturday, Bitan was admitted to the intensive care unit at Sheba Hospital in Ramat Gan after his symptoms worsened December 14, 2020
Abbas silent on Morocco peace deal, unlike with earlier agreementsAbbas trying not to upset Washington in order to start on good terms with the Biden administration, but some Jerusalem Arabs vent their anger. December 14, 2020
Opinion: A different take on Yad Vashem’s leadership controversyEitam's critics should consider the ramifications of 'canceling' out any Israeli or Jewish figure who has ever made an offensive remark. December 14, 2020
Sudan removed from US list of terror sponsorsMove paves the way for Sudan to continue its path to normalize relations with Israel. December 14, 2020
Israeli tourists to flood Morocco in wake of peace dealAirline officials say direct flights should start in the spring with 150,000 Israeli tourists coming annually once the pandemic ends. December 14, 2020
Biden cabinet under criticism from Left as not liberal enough'The progressive movement deserves a number of seats — important seats — in the Biden administration,' said Sen. Bernie Sanders. December 14, 2020
IDF general hits back at critics over his nomination to head Yad VashemFormer IDF general says he never advocated the transfer of Palestinians from Judea and Samaria, only 'decisive' victory over terrorists. December 14, 2020
Israeli authorities can’t control mass Muslim Temple Mount gatherings despite corona restrictionsSenior Israeli officials discussed the widespread social distancing violations at Al Aqsa Mosque, where Friday prayers last week drew a staggering 18,000 worshippers. December 14, 2020
Military rabbinate ‘folding’ to Reform Judaism, report saysA senior official within the military Rabbinate blasted Chief Rabbi of the IDF Eyal Karim, saying he “folded” to pressure from outside groups. December 14, 2020
Head of Arab party denies Joint List on verge of breaking upHead of Ra'am Party rejects news report his party will quit the Joint Arab List, says his goal is to strengthen the Arab vote. December 14, 2020
Austrian police seize large weapons cache destined for German extremistsGuns, bullets, drugs, explosives, cash were intercepted on their way to right-wing extremist groups. December 13, 2020
U.S. frees convicted Al Qaeda terrorist saying he’s too fat for jailAl Qaeda terrorist was serving a 25-year sentence for 1998 U.S. embassy bombings that killed 224 people, released early from NJ jail. December 13, 2020
US citizens living in Israel receive Pennsylvania ballots 5 weeks after election, raising questions about results'This makes it absolutely clear that there is a serious glitch in the system that must be explained,' said Joshua Wander. December 13, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic’'The approval has allowed us to get [vaccination] underway,' Netanyahu said. 'We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic.' December 13, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests continue as new elections loomPolice arrest three protesters in Jerusalem, Knesset to hold first vote on election date Monday. December 13, 2020
Israel sets order of priorities for vaccine, but survey finds 1/3 of population don’t want itHealth care workers will be first in line to get the Covid-19 vaccines flying into Israel, but over a third of the population says it will refuse the inoculation. December 13, 2020
Israeli Navy chief rejects anti-Netanyahu allegations in German submarine caseSharvit slammed allegations that some of the Thyssenkrupp submarines and ships were needlessly purchased. December 13, 2020
US pushes $1 billion arms sale to Morocco, reportedly part of normalization dealMorocco to get drones and advanced munitions, joining Israeli drones already in its air force. December 13, 2020
Jerusalem Film Festival to screen anti-IDF, left-wing propaganda flickAn English summary of the film on the Jerusalem Film Festival site reads, 'Why do Israeli soldiers hate enforcing lockdowns, but just love the smell of a Molotov cocktail?' December 13, 2020
Palestinian Authority stumped by Moroccan peace with IsraelPalestinian Authority yet to respond after Morocco becomes latest Arab country to bypass Palestinians and make peace with the Jewish State. December 11, 2020
Senior Likud member calls for sovereignty over Jordan Valley while Trump in officeCoalition chairman Miki Zohar says Israel should impose sovereignty before Biden takes office. December 11, 2020
Belgian passengers threaten to blow up train unless ‘cancer Jews’ get offTrain company security officials are investigating how four passengers managed to access the intercom to spread anti-Semitic messages. December 11, 2020
Netanyahu celebrates ties with Morocco: ‘This will be a very warm peace’President Donald Trump announced Thursday afternoon the establishment of normalization between Morocco and Israel. December 10, 2020
Cabinet backs down: No Chanukah restrictions, but lockdown on horizonPlans for a nightly curfew during eight-day Chanukah holiday are scrapped, but lockdown in three weeks if infection rate doesn't drop. December 10, 2020
Haredi hackathon targets solutions to coronavirus crisisUltra-Orthodox programmers include many from hard-hit city of Bnei Brak: 'we were strongly motivated to seek solutions.' December 10, 2020
Georgia candidate compared Netanyahu to segregationist, warned of ‘apartheid in Israel’'Palestinian lives matter,' said Warlock in a 2018 sermon, two years after he compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to segregationist George Wallace. December 10, 2020
A fitting tribute to a great friend of the Jewish PeopleNetanyahu said Patterson could be called 'the godfather of the Israeli Army.' December 10, 2020
Polls: Sa’ar’s new party could oust NetanyahuAccording to the polls, New Hope would gain between 15 to 18 seats in the Knesset, making it the second largest party behind Likud’s projected 25 to 27 seats. December 10, 2020
Leading Israeli rabbi: Jewish law trusts vaccinesAlthough no coronavirus vaccines have been approved in Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says people should not fear inoculation. December 10, 2020
Anne Frank memorial vandalized with swastikasA day after the anti-Semitic vandalism, community members decorated the Anne Frank statue with flowers and notes against hate and anti-Semitism, in an outpouring of support. December 10, 2020
Egypt’s Sisi invites Netanyahu to meet in CairoThe visit to Egypt will be an Israeli leader's first official trip to Cairo in a decade. December 10, 2020
Canadian-raised MK wants to improve Israeli society, childhood memories of Aliza Begin ‘affect everything I do’Cotler-Wunsch discusses her goals in the Knesset, challenges facing new immigrants, Israel-Diaspora rift, anti-Semitism; defends party’s no-confidence vote that could force elections. December 10, 2020
Hunter Biden reveals he’s under investigation for ‘tax affairs’The investigation was allegedly triggered by Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS) which were reported to the U.S. government by Biden’s bank. December 10, 2020
Mossad fearful that Iran will target Israelis in UAESecurity officials worried Iran may attack or try to kidnap some of the tens of thousands of Israelis visiting Gulf states. December 9, 2020
Iran TV calls anti-Semitic Roger Waters a ‘political expert’State-run Iran TV issues correction after labeling the well-known anti-Semitic musician a 'political expert' December 9, 2020
Election bill to be voted on next week, sets March 16 dateKnesset committee approves bill to dissolve the Knesset; country faces elections in March unless budget deal is reached. December 9, 2020
‘A long shot’: Rand Paul moves to block sale of F-35s to UAEThe bill is aimed at stopping a $23 billion sale of F-35s, Reaper drones, and munitions to the UAE. December 9, 2020
Shnerb family blasts ‘joke’ terrorist plea bargain"He has no right to see the light of day, just as our daughter doesn’t see the light of day,” said Shira Shnerb. December 9, 2020
Palestinian Authority hopes for end of Netanyahu era, encouraged by Sa’ar defectionSenior officials in Ramallah estimate this is 'the beginning of the end of the Netanyahu era' and are not hiding their satisfaction with this latest development. December 9, 2020
Government scraps nightly curfew, decides to open mallsFlip-flop decision making continues as government struggles for stable coronavirus policies, election hovers in background. December 9, 2020
Pfizer vaccines arrive in Israel, Netanyahu says ‘I will be the first’Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will be the first to get the inoculation, to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. December 9, 2020
Report: Finance Ministry gearing up for El Al bailoutLast week, the Finance Ministry transferred $25 million to El Al. December 9, 2020
Pence in Chanukah call: Trump ‘greatest friend ever’ of Israel“When you think of the accomplishments over the last four years, I know for many it seems almost surreal," said Pence. December 9, 2020
Central Elections Committee: if vote called, we’ll be ready in 90 daysKnesset discusses the complications of voting during a coronavirus wave, but elections committee head says too late for changes. December 8, 2020
Israeli flag and banner ‘thank you Mossad’ hung on bridge in TehranBanner and flag supporting Israel were hung on a bridge over a busy Tehran road after the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist. December 8, 2020
Group co-owned by Omar’s husband raked in $635,000 in coronavirus fundsOmar's husband took in over $600,000 from corona relief funds. December 8, 2020
Israeli lawmaker wants to name IDF base after pre-state Christian Zionist officerLieut. Col. John Patterson is considered ‘one of the founding fathers’ of the IDF, says the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. December 8, 2020
UK: Mass vaccination campaign launched, 90-year-old first in line'I feel so privileged to be the first person vaccinated against COVID-19,' said Margaret Keenan, who turns 91 next week. December 8, 2020
25 arrested, 6 police wounded at haredi protest in JerusalemLocal Yossi Bergman told Ynet that the protest againt new light-rail routes did not accurately reflect the feelings of most of the neighborhood’s residents. December 8, 2020
Israel expecting nightly curfews as virus cases continue to climbCabinet measure to force people to stay home during Chanukah holiday slammed by health officials. December 8, 2020
‘We live here but we’re not Americans’: 1000s attend hasidic funeral in NY, no masksThousands violate health guidelines. Satmar leader says: 'We live here but we’re not Americans.' December 8, 2020
Israel’s US ambassador worried about Iran, not F-35 sales'What keeps me up at night is actually not the proposed F-35 sale to the Emirates,' said Dermer. 'What keeps me up at night is the idea that somebody would return to the nuclear deal with Iran.' December 8, 2020
Report: First Pfizer vaccine shipment to arrive in Israel on ThursdayChannel 12 news reported that the first delivery of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Israel at the end of this week. December 7, 2020
Iran: Satellite-controlled AI powered gun killed nuclear scientistIranian general says robot machine gun used AI to assassinate top Iranian nuclear scientist. December 7, 2020
Stabbing attack north of Jerusalem, terrorist shotThere were no reported Israeli casualties. December 7, 2020
Georgia Democratic senate candidates campaign with lawmaker who called Jews ‘termites’Congressman Hank Johnson of Georgia called Jews 'termites,' also compared President Trump to Adolph Hitler. December 7, 2020