Inside Israel

Arab Violence Spreads to Tzfat

Arab violence against Jews spread to the northern city of Tzfat (Safed), several days after rabbis urged Jews not to rent or sell to Arabs.

Marzel-Ben Gvir to Remember Kahane with Rally in Arab City

Nationalist activists Marzel and Ben-Gvir will march in the stronghold of the Islamic Movement, one day after the memorial for Rabbi Kahane.

‘Juniper Falcon 11’ Exercise Shows ‘Progress in Israeli-US Ties

US and Israel conclude Juniper Falcon 11 - a several day-long command post simulation and training exercise.

‘Americans for a Safe Israel’ Marks 30th Mission

The American for a Safe Israel organization on Monday will mark its 30th mission to Israel and for a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria.

Contest for Best New Design of Joseph's Tomb

The Samaria Regional Council has teamed up with the University of Ariel to encourage students to design a new Tomb of Joseph complex.

In Akko, Pool Halls Keep Youth from Falling into Corner Pocket

The Mayor of Akko paid a special visit to Oraita, a unique pool hall and club for teens that also provides a warm learning atmosphere.

Pro-Arab PR Machine Feeds Media with Libel on Olive Harvest

A wave of media reports accusing Jews of cutting and burning and destroying Arab olive trees is outright libel, a media spokesman in Samaria says.

Calling on Labor to Return to Rabin Legacy

Tuesday's annual commemorations of the assassination of former PM Rabin passed quietly. A nationalist group says Left has abandoned Rabin's legacy.

Former Arab Terrorist Poses as Tour Guide in Old City

A freed Arab terrorist poses as a tour guide and tell tourists that Old City Jews stole Arab homes, Jerusalem resident Aryeh King reveals.

Israel-Greece Ties Warm as Relations with Turkey Chill

Israel and Greece continue to improve ties with another state visit and a new aviation treaty, while relations with Turkey remain chilly.

New IDF Program Gives Equal Time to Army, Torah

A new IDF “hesder” program allows recruits to spend two years in active service and two years studying Torah.

Tens of Thousands at Rachel's Tomb

Jews flocked to Rachel's Tomb on the anniversary of her passing.

UN Message on Negotiations was a Veiled Warning to PA

A diplomatic UN warning, interpreted by media as aimed at Israel, also applies to the PA: “There is no alternative to a negotiated settlement.”

‘Israeli Soldiers Speak Out’ Returns by Popular Demand

A pro-Israel program featuring IDF soldiers relating the truth about Hamas and Hizbullah terrorists is back on US campuses and Jewish communities.

Special Bus Service Taking Worshipers to Rachel's Tomb

The 11th of Cheshvan is the yarhzeit for Rachel, the Biblical Matriarch. Special bus service ferries thousands to her tomb 'on the way to Efrata'.

PM: Gaza Terrorists Could Fire Missiles at Airliners

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warns that Gaza terrorists could fire missiles at airliners approaching Israel from the wrong direction.

EU Asks Technion to Help Improve Airport Security

False alarms at European airports prompt EU to award Technion University a grant for research into improving travelers' security.

Interview: Don't Believe Everything You Hear About 'the Harvest'

The olive harvest isn't just about olives, says Gershon Mesika, chairman of the Samaria Regional Council; nowadays it's an excuse to bash Israel.

Israel Builds World's Largest Underground Hospital

All concrete equipment north of Jerusalem pulled to Haifa as Israel builds the world's largest underground hospital, used in case of air attacks.

Israel Media Attacks Haaretz Writer's 'Demonization' of Israel

Israel’s Hebrew-language Maariv printed an unusual attack on Haaretz after a London Independent interview with “the most hated man in Israel.”

Carter a 'No Show' in Gaza

Former US President Jimmy Carter bowed out at the last minute and inexplicably did not join the global Elders group in touring Gaza from Egypt.

Foreign Media Turns Jewish Victims into Attackers

An AFP news article written more like an Arab editorial charges that a fire in an olive grove was set by Jewish "firebombers" from Gilad Farms.

Demand to Retroactively Acquit Har-Shefi

Rabin's assassination anniversary nears; the first issue to surface this time is Margalit Har-Shefi, then 19, convicted of not stopping the crime.

Pollard Lawyers Ask Obama for His Immediate Release

A recent groundswell of Congressional support, coupled with new claims on behalf of Pollard, prompt lawyers to ask Obama to free him immediately.

Interview: 'A Citizenship Law for Jews Around the World'

Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed has what he says is a better idea for a citizenship law - one that grants Israeli citizenship to Jews around the world.

Court Approves Achille Lauro Survivors' Lawsuit Against PLO

Two American survivors of the 1985 Achille Lauro terrorist attack finally have won the right to file a civil law suit against the PLO.

IDF Video: Don't Worry, We're Safeguarding Arab Olive Harvest

IDF soldiers sent to guard Arab farmers. Jews: We're the ones who need protection.

Child Involved in Shiloach Ambush Now Claims Amnesia

A child who ambushed a Jewish man's car and then accused him of attempted murder now 'can't remember' how things began.

IAF Adding Third 'Arrow' Missile Defense Battery

The ground-to-air system will go operational soon and is directed against the long range missile threat.

Nazi Collaborator Hits Nazi Hunter with Libel Charges

Nazi hunter put on trial in Hungary as former Nazi collaborator remains free.

'Rightists Not Welcome' at Rabin Event, Leftist Group Declares

A new leftist political group proclaims that political Right is not welcome at slain leader's memorial events.

Finnish President: Her Goal is Peace

Tarja Halonen, the president of Finland, planted an olive tree this week in the Jerusalem Forest as physical expression of her desire for peace.

Confrontation in Gush Etzion

Women in Green video: Arabs try to take over land in Gush Etzion, Jewish activists respond and reap a "small victory in a great struggle."

Yad Vashem Honors Dutch Couple as Righteous Among Nations

The Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum has honored a Netherlands couple with a posthumous Righteous Among the Nations award.

Media Bias Twists Rock-Throwing Injuries into Hit-and-Run

Media in 2000 reported an Arab was killed by the IDF. Years later, it was proven a lie. Now the media say a Jew purposely hit Arab rock-throwers.

PA Plans Int'l Airport, Fayyad Promotes Provocations

The PA plans to build an international airport in Jericho and started an unauthorized industrial park in an area under total Israeli control.

MKs Accuse Justice Ministry of Anti-Jewish Bias

MKs who tour the City of David worry that justice officials are illegally discriminating against Jews in the nation's capital.

Barkat: 'Just Say No' to Splitting Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat says Israel should "just say 'no'" when it comes to the Arab demand for half of Jerusalem.

Former US Defense Official Says Pollard Punishment Too Harsh

A former US Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan administration wrote President Obama that Pollard’s like in jail punishment was too harsh.

Papal Session on Muslim Terror Starts By Blasting Israelis

Pope Benedict XVI convened bishops to discuss Muslim terror against Christians, kicked things off with a swipe at Israel's loyalty pledge.

Bil'in Riot Organizer Gets One Year in Jail

Military court sentences Abdullah Abu Rahma, organizer of riots favored by foreign leftists, to 12 months in jail. Prosecution asked for two years.

MK Kara: 2,000 Blue and White Balloons to Greet Ahmadinejad

On his visit to Lebanon this week, Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be greeted by 2,000 blue and white balloons, courtesy of MK Ayoub Kara.

PA Arabs, Jews Join Forces; Call to Obama to 'Leave Us in Peace’

PA Arabs joined Jews to fight a fire at the site of the Tabernacle in Samaria that preceded the Temple. Firefighter: “Obama, leave us in peace."

Video: Protesters Throw Shoes at Picture of Obama

Demonstrators outside the US Embassy threw shoes at Obama's picture: "Obama prevented burning of the Koran, but is now kicking the Bible."

Abbas Turns Down Calling Israel ‘Jewish’ in Return for Freeze

The Palestinian Authority swiftly turned down Netanyahu’s offer for a renewed building freeze if Abbas were to recognize Israel as Jewish.

14-Year-Old Sues to be Israel's Youngest Rabbi

A 14-year-old who took the ordination exam has sued to force the Rabbinate to grade his test and declare him a rabbi if he passed it.

Soldier Accused of Taking Top-Secret Iran Documents

A female soldier stole top-secret files on Iran, IDF reveals. Soldier says she stole out for concern for army security.

Media Watchdog: Punish Journalists from Shiloach Rock Ambush

Media monitoring group says video of incident shows press were 'an active part' of the event and wants their press cards suspended.

Another Driver Escapes Shiloach Attack

An Israeli driver was targeted by an Arab mob just 150 meters from the site of a similar attack on Friday.

Latma TV: 'Obama's Underwater Fantasy'

A Latma political satire's new musical commentary on US pressure on Israel features a mime of Obama: Israel can be safe if it lives under the sea.

US Could Sue Israel over Hike in Oil Royalty Fees

As a huge oil rig approaches Israel for drilling, an Israeli judge says the US could sue Israel if it hikes royalty fees for oil and gas finds.

Italian PM: I Feel Israeli

Italian Prime Minister Berlusconi tells a pro-Israel rally in Rome security for Israel is an “ethical choice” for Italians. "I feel Israel."

ZOA Demands Equal Protection for Jewish Farmers

Israel provides special protection to Palestinian Authority farmers, but terrorists constantly attack Jewish farms. The ZOA demands equality.

Lawsuit Targets PA Arabs who Work for Jews

PA Arabs who work for Jews in Judea and Samaria are targeted in a lawsuit as PA crackdown looms.

Gaza Infiltrator Nabbed in Southern Israel

An unarmed teenager from Gaza was arrested after infiltrating Israel and putting a southern town on alert.

Video: Arab Rock-Throwing Boy Hurt by Victim's Car

An Arab youth ran in front of a Jewish man's car while throwing rocks in front of photographers, and was hit. The Jew was detained.

'He Causes the Wind to Blow and the Rains to Fall'

Weather forecaster tells Israelis to expect badly needed rain on the Sabbath, "a taste of fall," several days after the first prayers for rain.

Jewish Repairman Escapes Near-Lynch in Jerusalem

A Jewish repairman was viciously attacked in an Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem. He accuses police of failing to help.

Chassidim Bury Torah Scrolls from Sukkot Fire

The remains of several Torah scrolls are buried after they were damaged in a fire during the Sukkot holiday.

IDF Soldiers Use Free Time to Throw Parties for Charity

The IDF does more than just fight. Soldiers in elite units get together on weekends to party and to raise major sums for sick children.