Shirbit was given 24 hours to pay almost $1m ransom and refused.
As Knesset moves closer to dissolving itself and forcing new elections, right-wing bloc holds 22-seat lead over the Left.
Temperatures hovering around the seasonal average over the next few days.
Amid fears of Iranian reprisals following killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Israeli nuclear scientists warned they could be targeted.
Jerusalem Affairs Minister expects Netanyahu to keep agreement with Blue and White and adds: An alliance with Yamina is possible.
Ra'am head MK Mansour Abbas clarifies he views the Nationality Law as racist and will work to repeal it.
Opposition leader says Yesh Atid can be an alternative to the government if other parties join it to form one unified party.
Even heroes need heroes. The pioneering Jewish community of Hebron looks toward future projects while dealing with today’s challenges.
The PM says country needs unity at a time of national emergency, praises coronavirus effort, calls out Gantz's hypocrisy.
Religious Zionist rabbis call on the National Union, Jewish Home, Otzma Yehudit, and Noam to run on a joint list - minus Bennett.
Latest poll has that the right-wing bloc at 67 seats, left-wing and Liberman with just 53. Likud still in the lead.
Israel considering approving Pfizer coronavirus vaccine before the FDA, doses may begin arriving next week.
MK Ayelet Shaked is already getting ready for another round of elections: 'Naftali Bennett is made of prime minister material.'
Bennett visited MDA's national hotline center - 'This year all Israeli citizens realized MDA's importance.'
Health Ministry Director General Prof. Hezi Levi says a Hanukkah lockdown is being considered amidst rising number of COVID-19 cases.
PM Netanyahu at ceremony welcoming 500 Ethiopian immigrants arriving in the country: 'It's been a long time since I've been so touched.'
Chairman of the Jerusalem District in IDF Disabled Soldiers' org: Israeli society needs the day of recognition more than disabled IDF vets.
A delegation of the Meretz party visited the village of Khalat a-Daba, where last week the Civil Admin. demolished two residential houses.
PM and DM reportedly met at airport lounge for about 15 minutes during ceremony to welcome Ethiopian immigrants.
PM participates in reception ceremony for first group of immigrants arriving with Minister Pnina Tamano Shata in Operation Tzur Yisrael.
Economy Minister declares for first time he intends to run for office, although he has been preparing for presidential race many months.
'Common Sense Model' to treat COVID proponent Prof. Motti Gerlic explains where health system erred, suggesting alternative.
MK Mansour Abbas points out that seven previous attempts to unseat PM have failed.
Director general of the Ministry of Health believes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will be the first one to arrive in Israel.
Blue and White party responds to PM's accusations during his speech. Yamina: The Likud is preoccupied with politics and spreading hatred.
Yesh Atid-Telem MK Mickey Levy: Gantz destroyed hope, if he had not shown weakness things could have been different.
Chen Herzog, Chief Economist for BDO Consulting speaks with ILTV about Tel Aviv's light-rail train system.
Hackers who carried out cyberattack on Shirbit insurance company demand payment of 50 Bitcoin by Thursday morning.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Israel Police raided a ‘puppy-mill’ in northern Israel, rescuing 90 dogs.
74-year-old man dies from coronavirus 3 months after he was believed to have recovered from the disease.
Right-wing bloc would win 65 seats if elections were held today, new poll finds.
39 penniless orphans are getting married, but at the moment, they don't have a dollar to their name. This is your chance to help!
PM speaks at Knesset following preliminary approval of Knesset dissolution supported by Blue and White.
Yamina leader responds to Minister Regev's criticism of his candidacy for PM. 'My kippah reminds me that there is something bigger than me.'
Meet the Sa'ar 6, the Israeli Navy's most advanced missile ship yet.
Police catch dozens of vehicles in central Israel running red lights.
Internal medicine and gastroenterology specialist blasts government: 'You refuse to meet. You refuse to listen.'
Iranian military sources are now claiming hit on top nuclear scientist was carried out by moving vehicle operated from long distance.
Bill to dissolve Knesset passes in preliminary reading, with 61 MKs in support, 54 against.
As Yamina closes in on Likud in polls, party predicts Netanyahu's demise.
"Gantz doesn't even want elections, but party members want to bring him down & replace him."
Defense Minister blasts Netanyahu, gives PM last chance to avert government's collapse.
"Netanyahu-Gantz government is a disaster for the country"
Prime Minister Netanyahu prohibits Likud MKs from flying abroad this week to ensure they are available to vote against Knesset dissolution.
More people allowed into malls, but only 15 given permission to reopen so far.
3.8 billion shekels released in taxes collected by Israel on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.
Percentage of tests returning positive drops below 2%, with 1,182 new confirmed cases of the coronavirus.
Israel's Military Intelligence Directorate warns that Israel faces third wave of the coronavirus, following two-week rise in number of cases
With Knesset poised to vote on its own dissolution and early elections, Netanyahu maintains lead - but with Bennett trailing by just 6 seats
Israel's Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi welcomes Zayed bin Rashid Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce & Tourism of Bahrain, to Israel
Construction of the Saar 6 ship began three years ago. 90% of its weapons systems will be Israeli-made.
With Knesset poised to vote to force early elections, Yair Lapid says he is open to renewing alliance with Blue and White - if he leads.
CNBC International interviews Iran expert who discusses killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, says Iranians suffering from sanctions.
With Blue and White's declaration of support, bill to dissolve the Knesset expected to be approved Wednesday.
After taking part in a mission to the International Space Station, astronaut Jessica Meir hopes to become the first woman on the moon.
Empty Palestinian Arab bus hit seven Palestinian Arab workers near Rachel's Tomb. One killed, 6 injured. Driver flees the scene.
With thousands of years of history spanning the Jewish Revolt to the Crusades to Israel's rebirth, this fortress is more than meets the eye.
Yamina chairman confirms Ayelet Shaked will be No. 2 in his party in the upcoming elections.
How a hidden 'converso' Jew found her way back to Judaism, and ultimately journeyed to the Holy Land.
