Inside Israel

Shomron Security Helps Jews and Arabs

Security centers in Samaria assist both Jews and Arabs as needed.

PA: Upgrading Western Wall Plaza Aimed at 'Seizing' Jerusalem

PA officials are using Jerusalem municipal renovations to the Western Wall plaza as a new excuse to avoid resuming direct talks with Israel.

Last Minute Rescue:Netanyahu Saves Synagogue Slated to be Sealed

Netanyahu swings to the side of nationalists and orders Barak to ignore a court order to seal an "illegal” synagogue in Samaria.

Residents: Army Won't Have an Easy Time Sealing Synagogue

The residents of El-Matan plan to make the sealing of their community synagogue by security forces "as difficult as possible," they say.

Border Police Company, Special Police Stationed in Lod

Following two Arab gang war murders in as many days, Border Police and Yassam special police teams are patrolling the city.

Leading Nationalist Rabbi Condemns Attacks on Mosques

Rabbi Elyakim Levanon, one of the most nationalist rabbis, condemns attacks on mosques, which “are not the enemy.”

Caught in the Act: Peace Now Escorts US Officials at Settlements

An official of Peace Now, a political lobby group, was photographed Tuesday escorting US officials and taking pictures in Samaria.

Moshe Arens: Israel Can Say ‘No’ to Obama

Moshe Arens, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN and Defense Minister, says it is “not a big problem” for Netanyahu to say “no” to Obama.

Western Wall Prepares for 15 Million Visitors a Year

Jerusalem approved a new comprehensive plan to improve facilities for an expected 15 million visitors to the Western Wall in the coming years.

PA Arabs Get Life in Prison for Murdering Jewish Cabbie

Three PA Arab men have been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of a Jewish cab driver.

MK Danon: 'Jewish Homes On The Ground - Pure Zionism'

Likud MK Danny Danon is a champion of Jewish building and Jewish life in Israel. In an interview with INR's Yishai Fleisher, he explains why.

Gilad Shalit Video: Learn the Rules of Middle East!

A powerful cartoon video makes the point that the publicized protests on behalf of Gilad Shalit are hindering the efforts for his release.

Survey: Political Right Gaining Voters, Most Oppose Freeze

Survey shows that most Israelis back Judea and Samaria construction and that the political Right is growing. MK Eldad: Netanyahu, pay attention..

Tension over Mosque Repairs, Synagogue Demolition

PA Arabs angered by call to save synagogue, accuse Jews of seeking the demolition of a nearby mosque.

FYI, Bill Clinton: Likud Moving Rightward

Party sources say a membership drive has yielded a 'critical mass' of hardline nationalists who will prevent concessions on the Land of Israel.

Video: Almagor Chief Recalls Attempted Lynch

Meir Indor, head of terror victims' group Almagor, and his wife Batsheva, escaped a near lynch in Jerusalem.

‘Pro-Israel' J Street Backed by Non-Jew Who Married Buddhist

‘Pro-Israel’ J Street’s twisted path of funding leads on: The man linked to an $800K donation is a non-Jew with a Buddhist wife.

Despite Eviction Trauma - Evacuees Busy Blossoming the Desert

During Sukkot INNTV visited the expelees of Nezarim who are finally begining to enter permanent homes, more than five years since their eviction

Thousands Strengthen Jewish Presence on Mt. Olives During Sukkot

Thousands participated in the "Sukkot Extravaganza" on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem - they came to have fun and strengthen Jewish presence

Arab Squatters Break Jerusalem Landowner’s Hand

Yitzchak Herskovitz, 80, had his hand broken when illegal Arab squatters attacked him as he arrived at his hard-won property.

Methodist Preacher to Sue Church Over Anti-Israel Boycott

A Methodist preacher is planning to sue his own British-based church over a virulent anti-Israel boycott officially approved in July.

Proposal: Limited Construction During Talks

PM Netanyahu considers limiting Judea and Samaria construction to fewer buildings than were built during Olmert-Abbas negotiations.

Sukkot Joy for Disabled Children

Kfar Chabad hosts Sukkot party for disabled children, who dance and sing with famous Jewish artists.

Razed but Not Abandoned: Hakafot at Homesh

Activists celebrate Simchat Torah and Hakafot Shniyot at Homesh, which was destroyed by the Sharon government in 2005 to appease Israel's foes.

Photo Essay: Sukkot Wrap-Up

As Sukkot ends, Israel National News takes a look at the scenes of the holiday, including the Gilad Shalit sukkah, a party in the park and more.

Praying the 'Vatikin' Service at the Western Wall

From every corner the sounds of prayer and song rose in the wee hours Wednesday morning as Jews prayed the 'Vatikin' service at the Western Wall.

Dancing with Torah Scrolls: Rejoicing in Simchat Torah

Jews around the world will clasp Torah scrolls in their arms, starting with Wednesday evening, rejoicing in the holiday of Simchat Torah.

Meah Shearim Ignores Mixed Men-Women Protest

The High Court ruled a women’s rights group can protest against separate sidewalks in Meah Shearim. Fifty men and women marched and were ignored.

100,000 March with Light Rail Train in Jerusalem

More than 100,000 people greeted the new light rail train on the main street of Jerusalem for the first time during the annual Sukkot march..

Trying to Get a Letter to Brother Gilad via the Red Cross

The brother of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit again attempts to get a letter to his brother through the Red Cross. Hamas rejects the agency.

Video: Rocking the Jewish Soul at Beit Shemesh

Some colors and sounds from the Beit Shemesh Festival, the largest Jewish rock and soul music festival in the Middle East.

Report: Government to Raze Home of Slain IDF Commander

The government apparently has “compromised” and will destroy a slain soldier's home because it allegedly is built on Arab land, Channel 10 reports.

Holiday Spending Up By 13 Percent

Israeli households are spending more this year for the holidays that began with Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year.

75,000 Expected for Multi-Faceted Jerusalem Holiday March

The traditional “Jerusalem Sukkot March” will be returning on Tuesday, and in a big way.

Police Forbid Tours of Beit Yehonatan and Shiloach

Victory for Arab violence: Police tell Beit Yehonatan residents tours to Shiloach Village are off because of Arab rioting.

Beit HaShoevah Joy at Merkaz HaRav

Yeshiva boys danced until morning in the celebration of Simchat Beit HaShoevah, which dates back to Temple times.

Arab Groups Claim Responsibility for Shooting Pregnant Woman

A pregnant woman was wounded in the leg Sunday evening in a shooting attack south of Hevron. Doctors delivered her baby; mother and son are well.

War on Peace: Firebomb, Rock Attacks in Jerusalem

Arab rioters continued to attack on Sunday, hurling rocks and firebombs at police officers.

Balloons, Cheers as Freeze Comes to an End

Thousands of Likud members celebrate as the freeze comes to a close. MK Danon: No stopping the excitement.

500 Likud Members Promise to Help Save Yovel from Beinisch

Days before an expected High Court decision regarding proposed demolition of 12 homes, Eli residents get a boost from Likud visitors.

Old Mortar Cartridge Clogs Up Tel Aviv Shopping Area

Sappers called in after passersby found an old mortar bomb cartridge on Dizengoff Street.

Priestly Blessing in Pictures

Members of the priestly class, Kohanim, gave a traditional mass blessing Sunday morning at the Western Wall.

RECAP 2nd Day Yom-Tov news: Obama Slammed as 'Racist

U.S. President Obama is condemned for calling to extend the Judea and Samaria construction freeze in his speech to the UN.

Hamas: Gaza 'Fisherman' Killed by Israeli Navy

Hamas terrorists claim a Gaza fisherman was killed as he attempted to sail through the sea blockade after ignoring Israeli orders to change course.

Breslover Chassid Murdered Near Rabbi Nachman's Tomb in Uman

A 19-year-old Breslov Chossid is murdered by Ukrainian thugs near the grave of his Rebbe in Uman, just two months before he was to be married.

Abbas Steps Up Rhetoric as Bulldozers Prepare to Roar

Abbas stepped up his rhetoric, telling the UN Israel must choose between peace and Jews in Judea and Samaria. The building freeze ends Sunday.

Kassam on Negev; Leftists, Arabs Riot in Jerusalem

Gaza terrorists attacked the Negev with a rocket, and dozens of leftists and Arabs rioted in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, damaging property.

Leitzman's Plan: An MRI in Every Hospital

Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman wins approval for more MRI equipment. Shaarei Tzedek, Barzilai to benefit.

High Alert in Jerusalem as Arab Riots Continue

Jerusalem police on high alert for Friday prayers as Arab riots continue, rioters wound 12, attack sukkahs.

Overseas Students Volunteer to Strengthen Hilltop Community

The L'Herut Tzion movement organized a volunteer program for overseas students to work and live in the Jewish hilltop community of El Matan.

Bible Scrolls Burn in Bnei Brak Synagogue Fire; No Foul Play

Three people were lightly hurt in Vizhnitz Synagogue on Torat Yisrael street.. Electrical malfunction suspected as the cause of the fire.

Terrorist Stabbing in Jerusalem, One Wounded

A terrorist stabbed a Jewish man in Jerusalem shortly before Sukkot. Arab rioters attacked passersby in Mei Shiloach.

Sukkot: 'Clouds of Glory',Water-Drawing Fests and Family Fun

On Sukkot, Jews enter temporary huts and bless Four Species, symbolizing Jewish unity and G-d's protection. They also have lots of family fun.

Nigerian Pilgrims use Tour Group as Ruse to Immigrate Illegally

A group of 26 Nigerian Christians exploit a “pilgrimage” tour of holy sites to illegally remain in Israel. Authorities are looking for them.

Turkel Committee Member Shabtai Rosen Passes Away at 93

Professor Shabtai Rosen, 93, an internationally known legal expert and member of the Turkel Committee, died at home in Jerusalem Tuesday night.

Arabs Hurl Fire Bomb at Jewish Home in Jerusalem

The fire bomb was thrown at an apartment in the Abu Tor neighborhood in southern Jerusalem but did not ignite.

IDF Chief Warns of Possible Clash as Flotillas Head to Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi warns there may be more clashes and casualties if new flotillas try to break Israel's blockade of Gaza by force.

IDF Chief of Staff Gets 'Four Species' for Sukkot

IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi is presented with the Arba Minim, the “four species” used by Jews on Sukkot. Special holiday events in Jerusalem.

Report: Netanyahu Pushes Referendum on Peace Deal

PM Netanyahu is reported to be pushing for a national referendum on any future deal with the PA.

Olmert-Barak Spat over Autobiography Accusations

Former PM Olmert and Defense Minister Barak trade public accusations over Olmert's autobiography.