Police open investigation into incident involving yeshiva dean, volunteer cop
Police open investigation into claims of police brutality after volunteer cop filmed beating, kicking 65-year-old yeshiva dean.
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Yesha chief David Elhayani doubles down on criticism of Trump plan
Settlement chief saves Trump plan is like a 'gun to the head while being offered cake'. 'My duty is to save us from existential threats.'
Number of schools closed over coronavirus outbreaks rises to 42
7,000 students ordered into isolation after 42 schools close across Israel following string of outbreaks. 6 schools closed in last 24 hours
Death toll rises as rioting continues across the US
77-year-old retired black cop murdered by looters in St. Louis, becoming one of the latest victims of ongoing rioting.
Mike Pompeo says Trump administration preparing measures to block ICC probe of Israel
'We will never let this happen,' says US Secretary of State, alluding to plans targeting International Criminal Court's probe of Israel.
11 dead, thousands injured, 4,400 arrested as riots rage across 140 US cities
National Guard forces activated in 23 states and Washington DC as riots continue to spiral out of control with a rising death toll.
Palestinian Authority:
PA foreign chief says Arab states won't deny reports they quietly support sovereignty bid
'Israeli talk of annexation must stop,' says UAE foreign minister, while PA accuses Arab leaders of backing sovereignty plan.
Thousands of students quarantined across Israel amid fears of second wave of coronavirus
Fears of second wave of the coronavirus as new infections confirmed at Hadera, Beer Sheva schools. Thousands of students sent into isolation
Sovereignty Plan:
Netanyahu reportedly keeping details of sovereignty plan secret - even from Benny Gantz
Officials say PM keeping map of sovereignty plan a secret, with even senior coalition partners in the dark on Israel's planned borders.
AIPAC cancels 2021 policy conference
Pro-Israel lobby group nixes annual policy conference for next year, amid ongoing coronavirus concerns.
Donald Trump vows to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization
As rioting continues across the US, President Trump blames 'Antifa-led anarchists' for violence, vows to designate Antifa a terrorist group.
Fake News:
Impostor Arutz Sheva site used to incite against Venezuelan Jews
Fake news site mirroring Arutz Sheva releases false claims Israel is working with CIA to remove Venezuelan leader.
American cities impose curfews as rioting continues
'We're under assault', says Minnesota governor, as riots expand following death of George Floyd. Military preps troops to intervene in riots
PA eyes international coalition to block Israeli sovereignty bid
'Next few weeks will be decisive'. As date for Israel's sovereignty plan nears, PLO and Arab MKs lobby Europe, Arab states to intervene.
US Official:
US officials express frustration with Israel Right's criticism of Trump peace plan
US officials bristle at Israeli Right's criticism of Trump plan. 'Remember where Israel was in 2016. Look at the bigger picture.'
New poll shows Israeli Right taking largest lead over Left-Center bloc yet
New poll shows right-wing bloc winning 67 seats versus 47 for center-left bloc, giving the Right its largest lead ever.
Senior Arab Officials:
Senior Saudi, Jordanian officials say moderate Arab states back Israel's sovereignty plan
While Arab leaders officially oppose Israel's sovereignty plan, many have backed the plan in closed-door talks with the US.
IKEA opens new store in Beit Shemesh region
Furniture giant IKEA opens sixth branch in Israel, with new store west of Jerusalem, in Beit Shemesh district.
Flights from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to resume in July
Airport officials say no departures will be permitted in June, with outbound flights resuming only in July.
CDC: Coronavirus death rate likely just 0.26%
CDC revises estimates for coronavirus death rate down to roughly a quarter of a percent. But virus remains deadlier than the flu.
Netanyahu rules out plea bargain
Israeli Prime Minister says there is 'no way' he'd ever accept plea bargain arrangement after his trial begins. 'It's time for the truth'.
Non-Israeli yeshiva students to be permitted to return to Israel
Israel okays return of foreign yeshiva students seeking to resume their studies - provided specific precautions are taken.
First day of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's trial ends
Prime Minister blasts trial as 'coup attempt', while defense attorneys press court for half year-postponement to review evidence.
How long will Netanyahu's trial take?
Trial for Binyamin Netanyahu begins on same day his new government convenes for first time. Trial will likely outlast new unity government.
Roger Waters: 'From the River to the Sea, we'll take the land from Israel'
Pink Floyd's Roger Waters calls for 'taking back the land' from the river to the sea during online Nakba Day event.
Jewish group slams Rashida Tlaib for calling Israel's establishment 'ethnic cleansing'
Jewish group slams Democratic congresswoman for calling Israel's establishment the 'ethnic cleansing of indigenous Palestine'.
'Abbas won't actually cut ties to Israel over sovereignty plan'
PA chief renounced all agreements with Israel - Israeli officials say the move is a bluff, but PA security leaders say its no joke.
Infiltration reported on Israel-Jordan border, suspect shot
Israeli forces open fire on infiltrator crossing into Israeli territory from Jordan. Infiltrator moderately wounded.
Cyberattack on Port:
'Iran crossed a red line - Israel had to respond'
Israeli cyberattack on Iranian port was retaliation for Iranian attack on Israel, Western source says. 'Iran crossed a red line.'
Trump threatens to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization
Slamming WHO's response to the coronavirus pandemic and its position vis-a-vis China and Taiwan, Trump gives 30-day deadline for reform.
Duma Arson defense team to appeal conviction to Supreme court
Defense team for Israeli man convicted of murdering Palestinian Arab family slams court, turns to Supreme Court to appeal the ruling.
Amiram Ben-Uliel convicted of murder in fatal Duma arson
Amiram Ben-Uliel found guilty in arson attack that left three members of Palestinian Arab family dead, including a one-year-old boy.
Biden looks to flip Red States for path to defeat Trump
Former Vice President eyeing GOP-leaning states including Texas, Arizona, and Georgia to forge path to election win this November.
United Nations envoy warns Israel of 'serious implications' of sovereignty plan
'Annexation is a big threat,' says UN envoy, warning that Israel would face "difficult implications" if it chooses to apply sovereignty.
Knesset votes in new government
After more than 500 days of deadlock, Knesset approves first new Israeli government since 2015.
King Abdullah II:
Sovereignty plan will set Israel on collision course with Jordan, warns Jordanian king
Jordan's King Abdullah warns that if Israel applies sovereignty in Judea & Samaria, it create a 'massive conflict' with Jordan.
Scorching heatwave hits Israel as temperatures set to top 100°
After wet, mild winter, Israel faces unseasonably hot spring, with heatwave pushing temperatures over 100° in parts of the country.
Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel continues to fall
After nearly three months since first fatality, coronavirus death toll inches upwards to 266, as recoveries continue to outpace infections.
Security guard stabbed at Sheba Hospital in Ramat Gan
Stabbing reported at Tel HaShomer Sheba Hospital in central Israel.
Poll: Palestinian Arabs back new intifada to combat Trump plan
Support for two-state solution among PA Arabs falls to historic low, with nearly two-thirds backing new intifada to block Trump peace plan.
