MK Forer: We'll cut yeshiva budget, open supermarkets on Shabbat
Yisrael Beytenu MK thanks haredim for friendship, promises to end religious legislation and 'bring Israel back to normalcy.'
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Five soldiers injured in ramming attack
Five IDF soldiers were injured when a car rammed into them near Hizma, in northern Jerusalem
Fear on congregants' faces was 'a page out of Holocaust albums'
Poway's Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein speaks at event honoring 25th anniversary of Lubavitcher Rebbe's passing.
Medical committee: Malka Leifer faked mental illness
Medical committee believes Malka Leifer faked mental illness, report says. Attorneys: Committee said it didn't have relevant documents.
Ending the party of abuse
Israel is a safe haven for pedophiles, and every other week a daycare worker is accused of abuse. Here is a possible solution. Opinion.
The low-cost 'private' flight
Israeli couple boards flight from Italy to Israel - and discovers they're the only passengers.
Exposing the unholy trinity of BDS, terror and anti-Semitism
Likud minister Erdan discusses the motivations and effects of the boycott movement, and its connection to terror and anti-Semitism.
A third of young adults live with their parents
New survey shows 32% of young adults live with their parents, 79% of them are employed. Also: Most divorces happen after 10 or more years.
Report: 66% of Israelis exposed to secondhand smoke
Nearly half of smokers smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day; lack of law enforcement allows 66% of Israelis to suffer from secondhand smoke.
Breaking: Two missiles launched towards Mount Hermon
IDF confirms: Two projectiles launched from Syria toward northern Israel.
Mumps outbreak in central Israel
Health Ministry vaccinates high school students in Modi'in after several of their peers fall ill with mumps.
Smoking kills someone every 4 seconds
Every year, 165,000 children worldwide die due to secondhand smoke - and a whopping 20% of all cancer cases are linked to smoking.
Extreme heat wave towards end of week
On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.
Facebook bans black conservative activist Candace Owens
Facebook claims temporary block was a 'mistake,' but adds conservative activist to list of possible 'hate agents.'
US evacuating non-essential government officials in Iraq
Concerns of 'terrorism, kidnapping, and armed conflict' prompt US State Department to issue travel advisory.
Flying to Ukraine? You may want to think again
Health Ministry issues travel advisory for five countries with measles outbreaks, asks travelers to reconsider plans.
Ben Shapiro admits: 'I broke my own rule'
American commentator says 'no one ever heard of' BBC journalist Andrew Neil, apologizes for misinterpreting antagonism as leftism.
Anti-Semitic graffiti near Zurich synagogue
On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, anti-Israel and anti-Semitic graffiti found spray-painted in Zurich.
Philadelphia schoolchildren sing anti-Israel songs
Muslim schoolchildren in Philadelphia perform anti-Israel songs at event 'Islamic science' event.
One dead, three injured, in San Diego synagogue shooting
Shooting attack at Chabad of Poway claims one life, with 3 others injured. Woman murdered identified as Lori Gilbert Kaye, 60.
British MP who slandered IDF apologizes
Fake news: British MP who published post showing IDF harming children apologizes, admits soldiers were Guatemalan.
Pompeo: Promise of sovereignty won't harm peace plan
US Sec. of State Pompeo says PM Netanyahu's promise to apply sovereignty won't harm 'deal of the century,' 'reframes and reshapes' problem.
New York may close yeshivas which allow unvaccinated students
NY Health Department warns: Brooklyn yeshivas allowing unvaccinated students to attend face violations and possible closure.
Learning competition bans unvaccinated students
New York 'Chidon' bans unvaccinated students recently exposed to measles patient, asks parents and schools to act responsibly.
Tap water in haredi city of Modi'in Illit gets green light
Health Ministry tells residents: Testing shows tap water safe to drink again.
New mother exposes maternity ward and nursery to measles
Unvaccinated mother contracts measles, exposes hospital nursery.
Netanyahu: We avoided an unnecessary war
PM Netanyahu says Israel 'ready' for every possibility, hints 'calm' may not continue.
Hamas: Coming hours will decide if conflict continues
Hamas says 'marathon of talks' with Egypt continue and coming hours crucial, as Egypt demands Hamas take 'active steps' to prevent conflict.
Right-wing bloc grows significantly
New poll shows right-religious bloc rising to 68 seats, leaving left with 52.
Report: Gaza terror groups 'committed to non-escalation'
Gaza terror groups promise Egypt that they won't escalate the situation, report says.
'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian crash and Lion disaster
Ethiopian Airlines plane showed 'similar erratic' flight patterns to Lion Airlines flight, Boeing hints at faulty sensors.
World leaders condemn New Zealand shooting
Britain's Queen and Chief Rabbi Mirvis condemn New Zealand shooting, together with Israel's Pres. Rivlin and White House.
Toddler dies after choking on hot dog
Three-year-old girl dies in hospital after choking on a hot dog at her grandparents' home. Drs: Slice hot dogs before giving to children.
Tal Russo claims he 'represents' Israelis living near Gaza
Labor candidate reported as saying Gaza-area residents are 'crybabies' praises them for 'bearing the brunt of the country's burden.'
E-cigarettes banned in public places
New law banning advertisement of smoking products and smoking e-cigarettes in public places goes into effect on Friday.
New Right: Gays can use altruistic surrogates
New Right party to support gay 'right' to surrogacy - but only if they have a friend who wants to do them a favor.
Illinois: Shooter was fired before shooting incident
Friday's Aurora, Illinois, shooting left five civilians dead and five police officers injured, local police say.
'We saw three scared children'
Be'er Sheva police officers describe first moments after rocket attack: 'We arrived at the scene and realized people were trapped.'
Revealed: US senators, envoys, discuss Mideast peace plan
Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt, meet with US senators to discuss Israel-Palestinian peace plan.
Watch live: PM Netanyahu speaks at UN
PM Netanyahu speaks at UN General Assembly, reveals second secret Iranian nuclear facility, discusses Iran's influence on Middle East.
