President Katzav to remain under curfew
Former President Moshe Katzav's request to end curfew rejected by parole board nearly a year after his release following rape conviction.
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Court blocks 'explosive' demolition of illegal Arab homes in Jlm
Jerusalem court halts planned demolition of illegal homes, which are to be leveled with explosive charges.
Workers declare full strike at Ben Gurion Airport
Israel's primary airport to be shut down during Shabbat following plans to tax airports authority. 28,000 passengers to be affected.
Shas pushes national day of remembrance for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef
Bill would establish state memorial day dedicated to the memory of the late Chief Rabbi, Shas leader Ovadia Yosef.
Russian warplanes kill 53 civilians in Syria
Syrian human rights monitor says Russian warplanes killed 53 civilians while bombing ISIS-held village.
Arab teen nabbed with knife near Hevron holy site
Border Police catch Arab teen attempting to enter Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron with a concealed knife.
EU demands Israel halt demolitions of illegal Arab buildings
European Union demands Israel protect Bedouin squatters living on IDF firing range, not demolish illegal buildings in Jordan Valley.
End to coalition crisis? PM strikes deal with haredi parties
'Status quo' on religion and state to be formally adopted as law, compromises hammered out regarding businesses, soccer games on Sabbath.
'Shabbat is important to us - but so is transportation'
Prime Minister praises Health Minister Litzman, following his resignation from gov't over Shabbat rail line work. 'A shame he resigned.'
35 arrested as protesters block Jerusalem roads, light rail
Watch: Anti-draft demonstrators shut down major intersections in Jerusalem, block light rail train.
Amazon.com finally coming to Israel
Online superstore to open shipping center in Israel, create special Amazon Israel website, reducing shipping times, expenses, import taxes.
Coalition in crisis: PM cancels weekly meeting
After haredi minister resigns from gov't over Shabbat work, haredi MKs boycott weekly coalition meeting.
Rutgers president defends anti-Semitic professors
President Robert Barchi defends professor who called Judaism 'most racist religion ever' - instead attacks whistle-blowers who reported it.
Hotovely apologizes over 'American Jews' comments
'I salute every American Jew who joined the IDF, or who fought during World War II.I didn't mean to offend anyone, and I apologize.'
Rand Paul has damaged lung, pneumonia after assault
Wife of GOP senator who suffered damaged lung, broken ribs after Democrat neighbor assaulted him denies claims attack was personal dispute.
Vice President Mike Pence to address Knesset during Hanukkah
Pence first senior White House official to address Knesset since President Bush visit in 2008.
Why won't ambassador attend Gush Etzion memorial?
Politics - or just scheduling? While media suggests US Ambassador forced to back out due to politics, embassy clarifies he was called to US.
'Rabbi Shteinman's life in no immediate danger'
Hospital officials say senior haredi rabbi's condition serious but stable. 'There is no immediate danger to his life.'
Fire near Rebbe Nachman's tomb forces evacuation
Fire breaks out at site adjacent to Breslov founder's grave in Uman, Ukraine, forcing evacuation of Jewish school children.
Patient steals gun, escapes hospital
Man being treated at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod injures MDA paramedic, steals guard's firearm, flees facility.
Lebanese army at 'full readiness' on Israeli border
Commander General of Lebanese army orders forces placed on 'full readiness' on southern border.
Will US Ambassador visit Gush Etzion?
US Ambassador David Friedman invited to memorial service for murdered American teen in Gush Etzion. Will he attend?
3 Israelis rescued from Shechem
Israelis who snuck into PA-controlled city to pray at Joseph's Tomb barely make it out with their lives after locals steal, torch their car.
Truck hits IDF soldiers in northern Israel
2 soldiers injured, one seriously, in truck accident in northern Israel. Third soldier injured in ATV accident.
India cancels $500 million arms deal with Israel
Purchase of $500 million Israeli anti-tank missile system nixed despite initial agreement reached in 2016.
33 arrested as thousands of haredi protesters block traffic
'Severe violence' as thousands of anti-draft demonstrators block traffic in Bnei Brak, Jerusalem. 12 protesters injured, 33 arrested.
'Time for UN to take on Hamas kidnappers'
Israeli Ambassador to UN joins family of Israeli man taken captive by Hamas terror organization, calls on UN to force Hamas to set him free.
Liberman 'saddened' that president failed to pardon Elor Azariya
Defense Minister had backed former Sgt. Elor Azariya's request for clemency, says president's failure to issue pardon a missed opportunity.
Six injured in bus crash near Tiberias
Bus crash in northern Israel leaves six injured, including one in serious condition.
20 arrested as haredi protesters shut down Jerusalem light rail
Hundreds of anti-draft demonstrators take to the streets in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, blocking traffic. At least 20 arrested thus far.
IDF fires at Syrian army position in Golan
Syria violates buffer zone in Golan along Israeli border, prompting Israeli tank to open fire on illegally-built Syrian army position.
Poll: 'All-star' dream team led by Lapid could topple Netanyahu
New poll shows that union of center-left, center-right led by Yair Lapid could defeat Likud - and form viable ruling majority.
Elor Azariya's pardon request - rejected
President Reuven Rivlin turns down former IDF Sargent Elor Azariya's request for clemency for shooting death of Arab terrorist.
Haredi minister issues ultimatum to Netanyahu
'Enforce ban on rail work over Shabbat - or we'll quit,' warns Health Ministry Yaakov Litzman.
Terror victim's journey:
From Wisconsin, to Vietnam, to Israel
American-born Vietnam veteran who converted to Judaism after Six Day War survives terror attack by teenage Arab terrorist.
'The terrorist smiled at me - then hit me'
70-year-old terror victim describes this morning's terror attack in Gush Etzion that left two injured - one seriously.
How much do illegal immigrants in Israel earn?
Data reveals that illegal immigrants in Israel make surprisingly high wages, with 1/3 earning more than 9,000 shekels a month.
UK to pay Iran $530 million for mother's release
British gov't to transfer $530 million to Iranian regime in exchange for release of Iranian-British aid worker jailed in Iran.
'Gay Times' editor fired for anti-Semitic comments
Editor of LGBT UK magazine fired after trove of anti-Semitic, racist, and other offensive tweets discovered.
German court rules that Arab airlines may turn down Israelis
Court finds that Kuwait Airways cannot be held responsible after an Israeli man was dumped when the airline learned of his nationality.
