David Rosenberg

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.

IDF soldier injured, stone-throwing terrorist eliminated

Palestinian Arab rioters attack IDF forces operating in Hebron district, IDF soldier injured. Stone-throwing terrorist shot and killed.

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Watch: Netanyahu meets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

'Killing of IDF soldier highlights importance of preserving Israel's right to self defense,' says Pompeo during meeting with Netanyahu.

US Secretary of State Pompeo lands in Israel ahead of sovereignty talks with PM, Gantz

US Secretary of State arrives in Israel for talks with Netanyahu and Gantz on Iran, the coronavirus pandemic, and Israel's sovereignty plan.

IDF soldier killed in stone-throwing attack in Samaria

Israeli soldier fatally injured in stone-throwing attack during arrest operation in northern Samaria.

Mike Pompeo:

US Secretary of State says he will assess new Israeli gov't's position on sovereignty

Pompeo brushes off rumors his trip to Israel is aimed at having sovereignty plan pushed off. 'It's Israel's decision to make.'

Jerry Stiller, actor and comedian, dead at 92

"Seinfeld" actor and father of filmmaker Ben Stiller passes away at age 92.

White House: Unemployment rate will top 20%

Senior White House economic advisor warns latest unemployment rate doesn't include latest round of layoffs. '

Decline in coronavirus pandemic in Israel continues

Number of active coronavirus cases in Israel falls to lowest level since March, with just 24 new cases in 24 hours.

Report: Grades 4 - 10 to resume studies - one day a week

Schools reportedly planning to reopen for all grades next week - but only on a limited basis, with either 1 or 2 days of class a week.

Poll:

Israelis back sovereignty plan - but few believe it will happen this year

Majority of Israelis back applying sovereignty to parts of Judea and Samaria - but have mixed feelings on what to do with Arab residents.

Metal giants Iron Maiden cancel Israel concert

Band's first Israeli show in 25 years falls victim to coronavirus pandemic, with Iron Maiden cancelling all upcoming concerts.

Unity Government:

72 MKs nominate Netanyahu for Prime Minister

Likud, Blue & White submit signatures of 72 MKs to President Rivlin, endorsing Netanyahu as prime minister.

J Street: 'Annexation will lead to disaster'

Left-leaning lobby group accuses Trump administration of 'green-lighting' disaster for Israel by backing Israeli sovereignty move.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized for gallbladder infection

Ginsburg hospitalized in Baltimore for gallbladder infection. The justice is expected to take part in oral arguments Wednesday by phone.

Friedman:

Friedman lays out Trump administration's terms for recognizing Israeli sovereignty

Ambassador Friedman lays out Trump admin's conditions for recognizing Israeli sovereignty, but adds 'this is Israel's decision to make.'

'We'll never allow a missionary channel to broadcast in Israel'

Communications Minister and cable broadcasting authority vow to investigate new Christian TV channel over concerns of missionary activity.

‘Something’s fishy here’: Why did Twitter ban Michael Oren?

Ex-MK and Israeli Ambassador to the US tells Arutz Sheva he was barred from Twitter with no explanation, only to be reinstated days later.

Coronavirus death toll in Israel reaches 237

Nearly 2/3 of coronavirus fatalities in Israel were over the age of 80, Health Ministry says.