Inside Israel

Volunteers Accumulate Knowledge to be Transfered to Needy

Paamonim volunteers gathered to hear lectures on a wide variety of topics related to how a family can reach stability in all fields of life

‘Fatah Cannot Make Peace and Can’t Make War’

Democracy in inaction: Abbas canceled local elections because of fears that others would fill a leadership vacuum, according to Associated Press.

Deputy Minister of Education: I'll Move My Office to Jail

Deputy Minister of Education Meir Porush says he will move his office to Masiyahu prison, where parents of students in Emmanuel are serving time.

Kfir Soldiers Earn Their Berets

Kfir soldiers are given their berets in the first ceremony of its kind in Afula, which has adopted the brigade.

Proposal: 33,000 New Jobs per Year

Committee says Israel can add 33,000 new jobs per year beyond natural growth; Steinitz promises jobs for hareidim, Arabs.

The Week's Assistance to Gaza, June 6-12

Last week more than 12,000 tons of humanitarian aid and more than a million tons of fuel were delivered to Gaza.

Tracking the Milken Students in Israel

A group of teens from LA's Milken Community High School has learned there's more to Jewish identity than they realized.

IDF Chief of Staff's Antique Gun Mysteriously Reappears

Handgun that was stolen from Lt.-Gen. Ashkenazi's bureau strangely finds its way back to IDF headquarters.

Fire in Valley Closes Route 1 to Jerusalem

The main highway to Jerusalem, Route #1, is closed on-and-off to traffic, because of smoke from fires in the Lifta valley alongside it.

Israel on the Road to Energy Autonomy, Russia Scraps Pipeline

The prospect of an energy independent Israel, thanks to newly-found gas fields, has forced Russia to scrap plans to link Israel with a pipeline.

100 Days Until Freeze Ends: Giant Park Dedicated in Samaria

The largest park in Samaria was dedicated Tuesday - at the height of the construction freeze - with participation of hundreds from US and Israel.

Festival of Light Contrasts Ancient City, Modern Innovation

Israel's capital 'City of Gold' was bathed in dazzling light this week during the 2nd annual Jerusalem Festival of Light.

Exclusive: The Lowdown on The Vatican Talks

Israel National News learns that the Last Supper Room is off the negotiating table in talks between Israel and the Vatican, at least for now.

Yitzhar Yeshiva Demolition Warrant Date is 19 Days Away

Yitzhar students are desperately trying to have the IDF Civil Administration rescind the order to destroy their government-built yeshiva.

Popular Technion Teachers will Receive 100,000 Shekel Prizes

Hi-tech billionaire Moshe Yanai funds 20-year, 40 million shekel program that will give the students' favorite lecturers huge bonuses.

Meridor: We Must Build Only Where Israel Will Remain

Government Minister Dan Meridor, visiting Gush Etzion, says construction must resume after the building freeze - but only in certain places.

Flotilla Twist: Israel Welcomes Turkish Boats in Yacht Rally

Boats from 17 countries, including Turkey, converge on Israel, but this time the country welcomes them with open arms for a yacht rally.

Israel Media Watch: Beware B'Tselem's Reports

B'Tselem human rights organization's annual report on Judea and Samaria must not be reported as news, says Israel Media Watch.

Next Hizbullah War May Be Over Israel’s Gas and Oil Fields

Hizbullah has laid claim to oil and gas fields Israel discovered off the Mediterranean Coast and it will make sure Israel does not “loot” them.

Shas Party Pushes WZO to Declare Jews Indigenous to Israel

Shas enters World Zionist Congress, pushing a resolution to declare the Jewish People indigenous to the Land of Israel. It has legal ramifications.

Freedom Fighters Celebrate 70th Anniversary in Jerusalem

'Lehi', who fought British imperialism, celebrated their movement's 70th anniversary on Sunday. 'We should never have disbanded', said MK Eldad.

Supreme Court: No More Gov’t Stipends for Kollel Students

Supreme Court rules that as of the fiscal year 2011, the government may no longer pay the minimal stipends it gives Kollel students.

Shomron Synagogue Ordered Sealed Up

Supreme Court stops short of ordering destruction of synagogue in Shomron, saying it will check in 60 days to make sure it was sealed up instead.

Poland Turns Down Israel, to Extradite ‘Mossad Agent’ to Germany

Poland, a long-time ally of Israel, has turned down a request to allow alleged Mossad agent to return to Israel and will hand him over to Germany.

First Attacks Reported on 443

Shortly after Highway 443 opens to Palestinian Authority traffic, Jewish drivers report attacks along the road.

Flotilla Committee Assembled, Foreign Observers Added

Israel assembles a committee to investigate flotilla incident, complete with foreign observers. Netanyahu: This will prove what we did was legal.

Video - Fifth World Likud Convention

The Fifth World Likud Convention is taking place in Jerusalem. Watch the Arutz Sheva TV broadcast of the event.

Report: PA Arabs Can Infiltrate Israel by Bus

Despite the expensive barrier project, PA Arabs who wish to infiltrate Israel can do so easily, by simply boarding a bus.

Turkey Joins Hamas in Suing Israel Over Flotilla

Turkey and Hamas terrorist officials are planning to sue Israeli military officials who stopped a six-ship flotilla from reaching Gaza.

IHH Terrorists Are Common Enemy of Chechnya and Israel

The Muslim country of Chechnya is looking to Israel for help in understanding how to fight a common enemy – IHH terrorists.

Supreme Court Justice to Head Flotilla Inquiry

Netanyahu reiterates: Flotilla inquiry will not investigate only Israel, but also the flotilla organizers and their apparent terrorist ties.

Mad About Soccer in Israel

PM’s Office to Jerusalem City: No Razing Illegal Arab Buildings

Riddle of city’s failure to implement lawful demolition orders against illegal Arab structures has been officially solved: The PM’s Office said no.

PA Uses EU Logo on TV Program Showing Haifa Part of ‘Palestine’

The Palestinian Authority used the European Union logo on a TV program that promotes Haifa as being a “Palestinian coastal city.”

Hi-tech Summer Camp Not Just for Geeks

Summer camp usually means disconnecting kids from technology, but in the case of Israel’s eCamp, it’s just the opposite.

Suspicion: Public Money Launching Anchorman's Political Career

The Ometz watchdog group fears that public money is being used to fund Channel 2 anchor Yair Lapid as he aims for a career in politics.

A Tale of Two Worlds: Gaza and the Global Village

Gazans’ life expectancy is well above average; infant mortality rates are far higher in famine-plagued countries, but world aid pours in to PA.

Despite PA Boycott, Arabs Want Jewish Goods

The PA’s efforts to strengthen its own economy by boycotting that of Judea and Samaria is facing opposition – from Arabs.

TNL: World-Renowned Archaeologist on Sacred Jerusalem Soil

TNL guest Dr. Barkai established Temple Mount Antiquities Salvage Operation, dedicated to recovering archaeological artifacts from the holy site.

Hungarian City Supports Israel Against Flotilla

An official Hungarian delegation brings a petition in support of Israel's counter-terror policy, and the right to defend its citizens.

Rabbi Eliyahu's Death Leaves Jonathan Pollard 'an Orphan'

Jonathan Pollard reacted with great sorrow to the loss of Rabbi Eliyahu, his personal rabbi and a public and vocal advocate on Pollard's behalf.

Israeli Singer David D'or Promotes Israel Through Music

Operatic Singer David D'or's version of Lecha Dodi was chosen to head a world music CD, and non-Jewish fans mistook it for modern Israeli music.

TAU Scientists: Stopping the Spread of Cancer Cells

Researchers at Tel Aviv Universities are on track to finding a way to stop cancer cells from multiplying and spreading.

Israel Music: 'Cultural Terrorism' Fails

Despite concerns that Arab pressure caused “cultural terrorism,” Israel's summer music schedule is stronger than ever, including. Verdi at Massada.

George Galloway: ‘Break the Embargo’ Via Syria and Jordan

Former British MP George Galloway announces a new land-sea attempt to break the embargo on Gaza. He spoke alongside Hizbullah flags in London.

Video: Hamas Refuses Flotilla Aid

Supplies carried aboard the Gaza flotilla and unloaded in Ashdod are waiting for Hamas – but the terrorist group hasn't come to pick them up.

Fatah Debates Postponing PA Elections Rather than Suffer Defeat

The Fatah party considers filing an appeal to postpone next month’s local PA elections due to the increased likelihood of an embarrassing defeat.

Shalit Supporters Launch Their Own Flotilla

A new flotilla sets sail near Gaza, this one on behalf of global peace and freedom for Gilad Shalit.

Landau Looks Forward to 'A Different Israel' after Gas Find

Minister Uzi Landau discusses the estimated impact of the Haifa gas field on Israel.

Did Reuters Crop Photos to Favor Muslim Flotilla Attackers?

Reuters, cited in the past for extreme anti-Israel bias, may have cropped photos to favor the image of Muslim flotilla attackers.

Chief Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Passes Away

Country mourns passing of Torah giant and undisputed, forthright leader of religious Zionism. Myriads at funeral. Rabbi Druckman: We are orphaned.

‘We Con the World’ Big Hit on YouTube with 1.3 Million Clicks

The “We Con the World” spoof of the Flotilla attackers has passed the 1.3 million mark on YouTube. The government sent it to media by mistake.

Arab Boy from Jenin Saved in Afula Hospital

A Jenin Arab’s antipathy is replaced by appreciation after his son’s life is saved in HaEmek Hospital in Afula.

Pro-Israel Rallies Worldwide

Jews around the world rally again in support of Israel, countering anti-IDF protests of last week.

Medal for Israeli Commando for Valor on Mavi Marmara?

Israel may award a medal of valor to a Navy commando who saved his comrades during last week's bloody battle on the Mavi Marmara.

Leading Journalist: Israeli Media Dropped the Ball

Voice of Israel's ex-director Yoni Ben-Menachem says that better Israeli coverage before the flotilla arrived could have revealed ambush.

'Humanitarian Aid’ to Gaza Bypasses Fatah Members

Hamas is using its stranglehold on Gaza to prevent humanitarian aid from reaching supporters of the rival Fatah party, Der Spiegel reports.

Netanya Mayor: 'Deport Traitor Knesset Members'

Mayor Miriam Feierberg-Ikar: Throw out treasonous Arab MKs, starting with MK Zouabi

Natural Gas Bonanza for Israel, Possible Oil Field as Well

A survey of the Haifa coastline gas field shows the estimated size of the field has risen yet again. Oil may be present as well.

Hamas Stopping Transfer of Aid to Gaza

IDF says Hamas is 'unwilling to accept the cargo' and the trucks filled with humanitarian aid have not been allowed to enter Gaza.