Flight Lands Safely After Glitch
El Al flight lands safely at Ben Gurion Airport after being forced to turn around due to a glitch in one of its wheels.
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Israeli Director Wins Award
Israeli director Joseph Cedar wins the award for best screenplay at the Cannes film festival, for his movie “Footnote”.
'I Realize How Cruel They Were'
Daniel Mandell, brother of Koby who was killed with his friend by terrorists in 2001, read a heartbreaking letter at his brother's grave site.
'Barak Must Restore Security'
Eilat Mayor Meir Yitzhak Halevi speaks to Arutz Sheva following an incident in which infiltrators from Africa entered his city.
'Construction is U.S. Failure'
PLO member Hanan Ashrawi criticizes the plan to build new housing units in Jerusalem, says it shows U.S. is failing to stop “settlement activity”.
Obama Talks, Israel Builds
As Obama made his Middle East policy speech, 625 new housing units were approved for the Jerusalem neighborhood of Pisgat Ze’ev.
GOP Slams Obama on Israel
Members of the U.S. Republican party criticized Obama following his speech, saying he betrayed America's close ally Israel.
Von Trier Banned from Cannes
Cannes board of directors declares Lars von Trier 'persona non grata' after his remarks that he's a Nazi and sympathizes with Hitler.
Arab Song: Israel is Palestinian
Palestinian Media Watch presents a video in which PA chairman Abbas and other officials are present as singer defines all Israel as "Palestinian."
Arabs Preparing for 'Naksa Day'
Following the events of ‘Nakba Day’, Arabs are preparing for ‘Naksa Day’, the day Jerusalem was liberated in 1967.
EU to Extend Syria Sanctions
European Union expected to extend its sanctions on Syria next week to include Assad, diplomat says.
Stolen Auschwitz Sign Restored
The "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign which was stolen from Auschwitz and broken into three pieces,has been restored almost to its previous condition.
IAA Thwarts Smuggling Attempt
Israeli Antiquities Authority and Israeli customs apprehended an American citizen who tried to smuggle hundreds of stolen antiquities from Israel.
Director: I'm a Nazi
Danish director Lars von Trier said on Wednesday he's a Nazi and expressed sympathy for Hitler. He later apologized.
Barkat Meets UN Ambassadors
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat met with UN ambassadors and told them about his vision for the future of the capital.
Students to Receive Fellowships
The Adams Fellowships of the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities will be given out to top doctoral students in sciences on Wednesday.
Soldier Wounded During Training
IDF soldier from the Kfir Brigade moderately wounded during a training accident at the Elyakim base.
PM: Abbas is Distorting History
Prime Minister Netanyahu harshly criticizes PA Chairman Abbas over his NY Times op-ed which conveniently left out and warped historical facts.
Forum: Do Justice w/ Infiltrator
Legal Forum for the Land of Israel asks government’s legal adviser to put the Syrian infiltrator who reached Tel Aviv on trial.
Israel Complains to UN
Israel's Ambassador to the UN has filed a complaint with the Security Council against Syria and Lebanon, over Sunday's Nakba Day incidents.
Jewish Woman Executed in Iran
Iranian human rights group reports that Iran executed an Israeli-born Jewish woman along with her Armenian Christian husband.
Infiltrator Reached Tel Aviv
One of the Syrian infiltrators got as far as Tel Aviv and later turned himself in using a news correspondent. "I wanted to visit Jaffa," he said.
New Civil Service Commissioner
Senior Appointments Committee approves the appointment of Attorney Moshe Dayan to the position of Civil Service Commissioner.
Cohen Takes Over as ISA Chief
Watch the remarks made by the incoming and outgoing ISA Chiefs in a special ceremony on Sunday.
Jewish NGOs Barred from UN Conf.
Jewish NGO announces legal action against UN after being barred from conference on indigenous issues.
Israel to Transfer Tax to PA
Israel announces that the frozen tax money will be transferred to the PA, after confirmation was received that it will not be given to Hamas.
Wave Israeli Flags on Nakba Day
Zionist response to Nakba Day: Samaria mayor calls on citizens to proudly wave the Israeli flag on Sunday. Activists to hand out flags on streets.
2 Arrested Over Planned Attacks
New York police have arrested two men who planned to bomb synagogues ‘one after another’ and kill as many Jews as possible.
Mubarak Detained for 15 Days
Former Egyptian President further detained over corruption charges; his wife is being questioned as well.
UN: Iran Sent Weapons to Syria
More details released of a UN report which says Iran is continuing to circumvent the sanctions imposed on it.
Egypt Wants to Cancel March
Egypt is urging local activists to cancel a planned march into the Gaza Strip on Sunday, to mark 'Nakba Day'.
'Demjanjuk Verdict is a Farce'
Israeli attorney Yoram Sheftel, who represented Demjanjuk during his trial in Israel, responds to his conviction in Germany.
New B'Tselem Anti-Israel Report
A new anti-Israel report by B'Tselem claims Israel has taken over large parts of the Jordan Valley in preparation to annex the area.
PA to Ask UN to Intervene
PA leadership voted to ask UN to intervene to lift Israeli freeze, instituted to keep money from Hamas, on transfers of tax revenues to the PA.
Schwarzenegger Greets Israel
Former California Governor took part in an Independence Day celebration in the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles.
Katz: Peres Comments Disrespect
MK Yaakov “Katz sharply criticized President Shimon Peres over his comments on expelling over 100,000 Jews from parts of Judea and Samaria.
Strook Verdict Appealed
Prosecution appeals the 18-month prison sentenced imposed on Tzvi Strook, who was convicted of beating an Arab, says it should be extended.
Report: Iran Violating Sanctions
New UN report reveals that Iran is continuing to circumvent the sanctions that have been imposed on it due to its nuclear program.
Israel an ‘Export Superpower’
Figures show Israel is an export superpower, having exported $80.5 billion in 2010 and having multiplied its exports by 13,400 since 1948.
Jews Celebrate Israel’s Birthday
Bnei Akiva emissaries around the world conducted celebrations for Israel's Independence Day. INN brings you some of their original ideas.
