Inside Israel

Rare Jewish Unity as Naval Showdown Spills Over into Knesset

MK Regev calls MK Zouabi 'traitor' for joining flotilla, others dare her to go live in Gaza. MK Michaeli tries to pull Zoabi off the rostrum.

Video: Students Demonstrate Solidarity with IDF, Confront Arabs

Students and activists throughout the country take to the streets expressing solidarity with the IDF forces in wake of the international criticism

Three Full-Fledged Towns for Gush Katif Expellees

Unprecedented: Full community status will be granted to three new neighborhoods being built for former Gush Katif residents.

New Academy to Woo, Pamper Star Scholars

In a bid to entice bright scholars back to Israel, one generous couple will build an institute dedicated to nurturing post-doctoral fellows.

Israel Transfers Flotilla Cargo – Sans Weapons – to Gaza

Terror-sympathizers' cargo transferred to Gaza as promised, minus the weapons. Over 95,000 tons of supplies delivered in 2010.

'Government Paranoia of Media Harms Israel'

Foreign reporter Matthew Kalman: Israel's response to flotilla events was a media catastrophe. Israel needs to establish a news agency urgently.

'Righteous Among the Nations': Salvadoran who Saved 40,000

A Salvadoran diplomat who saved the lives of 40,000 Jews during the Holocaust will be named Righteous Among the Nations.

Demographic Trend in Israel's Favor

Arab growth rate declining, Jewish growth rate rising. Contrary to PA numbers, there are 2.8 million Arabs in Judea/Samaria/Gaza, not 4 million.

Israel Invests in Research

Government statistical data reveals that Israel has dramatically increased R&D spending, surpassing OECD standards.

Video: Flotilla Muslims Club Navy Commandos

An IDF video clearly documents the flotilla’s Muslim radicals’ brutal attacks with metal clubs on Israeli Navy commandos.

Netanyahu in Canada, 'Thank You for Standing Up for Truth'

PM Netanyahu addresses pro-Israel crowd in Toronto, thanks them for “standing up for truth.”

Forty Percent Still Don't Have Gas Masks, Lack of Funds Blamed

GOC Home Front Command Yair Golan discusses lessons learned, plans gas mask distribution, text message warnings.

Dayton Retiring, But State Dept. 'Didn't Know'

U.S. General Keith Dayton is retiring as head of the training program for PA military forces, but the State Department “didn't know.”

Voice of Eli Cohen, 'Our Man in Damascus,' is Heard

The voice of hanged spy Eli Cohen was heard in Israel today – in a long-lost recording of an interview he once conducted with Radio Damascus

Arab Riot Wounds Policemen in Shiloach, near Western Wall

Dozens of Jerusalem Arabs threw rocks and hurled firebombs at police officers Saturday night, wounding nine. At least two were hospitalized.

Jerusalem Restricts Emanuel Bar Mitzvah Party

White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel’s son Zach will celebrate his Bar Mitzvah Sunday near the Western Wall but without catering or music.

Arabs against Arabs: Hevron Stores Burned for Dealing with Jews

The Palestinian Authority boycott widens: Arabs burned two Arab stores in Hevron because the owners allegedly have contacts with Jews.

Leumi Beats Estimates, Pushing Israeli Stocks Up

Israel's largest banks, Leumi and Hapoalim, lead a rise on the stock market. Leumi beats first-quarter estimates.

Singer Shwekey in Judea Concert

The famed chassidic singer Yaakov Shwekey plans for his first-ever concert in Judea, an appearance in Efrat next week.

'Boycott Challenges Coexistence'

Knesset speaker Rivlin tours factories boycotted by the PA, decries boycott as “hostile,” damaging to coexistence.

Chemical War Drill Ends: Photo Essay

Pictures by IDF Spokesman's Unit photographers show that while chemical war is ugly and awful, drills for it can be photogenic.

Rahm Emanuel Appears to Shed a Tear at Kotel

Peres gives White House Chief of Staff's son a lesson in his Bar Mitzvah Torah portion. Nationalists hold protest near Hurva synagogue.

Deputy PM Shalom: Planning Post-Freeze Construction Now

Minister Shalom demands solution for Netzarim expellees now, has plans for post-freeze and for dealing with PA boycott.

Professors Lead Rally Against Shimon HaTzaddik Jews

Professors at Hebrew U were among the leaders of a rally Wednesday against Jewish life in historic Jerusalem. Protesters vandalized IDF memorial.

Knesset Members, Citizens Run for Cover in Massive Drill

Knesset Members and citizens throughout Israel ran for bomb shelters on Wednesday as part of a huge national drill to prepare for hostile missiles.

28 Years Prison for Rocket-Firing Terrorist

A Gaza terrorist has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for firing a rocket at Sderot and other terror activity.

Arab Influx to Northern Jerusalem Blocked by Building Freeze

The freeze on construction in in Judea and Samaria has increased Jewish demand for Jerusalem housing and stopped the flow of Arabs there.

Manhunt Following Reported Terrorist Attempt

Police conduct a massive manhunt in Tel Aviv following reports of an attempted terrorist attack. What actually happened still is not clear.

Netanyahu to Visit Obama Again

Round three: President Obama, with sinking popularity, is set to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to the White House for the third time in a year.

Samaria to Shelter Jews in Case of Chemical War, Drill Shows

The nationwide war drill includes a new element this year: the mass evacuation of citizens to the relative safety of the hills of Samaria.

Dropping Euro Threatens Israeli Agro Exports

The falling euro combined with the fallout from last months' volcanic ash cloud, may be threatening Israel's agricultural exports.

Transportation Ministry at Work: Polyglot Signs Go Picturesque

Three languages on one road sign? As of today, new signs for intersections will have symbols instead of words.

Gaza Terrorists Attack UN Children’s Camp, Warn Aid Director

Gaza terrorists raided a UN children’s summer camp and left death threat warnings for John Ging, the head of UNRWA’s Gaza operations.

Egypt Portrays Israel as Enemy in Training Maneuvers

Egypt completed war games in the Sinai Peninsula on Sunday in which its American-supplied military trained to fight a war against Israel.

Could US-Trained PA Military Turn Guns on Israel?

During a training exercise last week, Maj. Gen. Avi Mizrahi acknowledged the possibility that the IDF may find itself fighting the new PA army.

TNL Finale to Feature Renowned Jerusalem Archaeologist

Archeologist Gabriel Barkai to speak at Tuesday Night Live finale show about the Temple Mount Antiquities Salvage Operation.

'Historic' Debate to Determine if Arab MKs will Lose Privileges

The Knesset's House Committee will decide Monday whether to strip Arab MKs of immunity and other special rights following their trip to Libya.

Israeli-Arab Terrorist gets 7 Years

An Arab citizen of Israel with a long history of terrorism is sentenced to seven years in jail.

Jewish Man Opens Fire on Arabs Who Wounded His Wife

Arabs threw rocks at vehicle, wounding a Jewish woman. Her husband opened fire in defense.

Canine Legion Protects Jewish Property from Arab Squatters

The Jewish Canine Legion has helped retrieve Jewish Jerusalem property from Arab squatters. The dogs remain to help maintain Jewish presence.

Rahm Emanuel Leaves Maze for Protesters

Obama’s chief aide Rahm Emanuel arrived quietly in Israel without letting protesters know when and where his son’s Bar Mitzvah will take place.

High Court Overturns Free Dental Care Plan

The High Court has overturned a plan for free dental care to young children by reallocating funds, saying the Knesset should have been consulted.

Four Children and an Adult Saved by Single Organ Donor

After teen suffers brain death, family donates his organs, saving four youths aged 13 to 17 and one adult.

Nationalists Try to Attack Abu Tir

Activists led by Itamar Ben Gvir broke into the compound where Abu Tir was being questioned by police.

New Desalination Plants Water the Desert

President Peres raised a cup of water to toast the world’s largest desalination plant in Hadera that will add 10 percent to Israel’s water supply.

Israeli Shavuot: Praying at the Wall, Learning, Dairy Food

All night on Shavuot, Jews streamed to the Kotel, a spiritual journey on the day the Torah was given at Mount Sinai. Chag Sameach!

Mitchell’s Round Two with PA Starts at Square One

Round Two of mediated talks start Tuesday. Mitchell meets Abbas in Ramallah. Round One ended with the US talking for Israel and the PA.

The Complete Unity Concert - Can Yeshiva Boys Rock?

Bands made up of yeshiva students and established artists came together to perform at the Complete Unity Concert Saturday night in Jerusalem,

Israel Issues a Gold Coin

For the first time, the Israel Coins and Medals Corporation has issued a gold coin. The coin features David's Citadel.

Israel Unveils Benefits for Returning Citizens

Israelis who have left the country will soon have a number of new incentives to return, including tax breaks, education, and professional training.

Poor Showing for Anti-Settler Protest

Despite the efforts of several leading left-wing groups, only 1,000 people showed up for a sharp anti-settler demonstration Saturday night.

Jordan River: Drying Up?

Environmentalists are warning that the legendary Jordan River is drying up – fast – partly due to misguided efforts to save it.

Greetings from Napoleon III

An impressive gold coin bearing the likeness of Napoleon III was discovered during excavations prior to mass transit work in Yafo (Jaffa).

‘There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us’

Israel has launched a $10 million “There’s a Little Bit of Israel in All of Us” campaign. Visitors can post stories and pictures on the web.

Israeli Woman is European Champion in Taekwondo

Israeli citizen and Sabbath observor Bat-El Gatterer has won first place in her weight class in the European Taekwondo championships.

Arab MK: Replace Israel with Islamic Caliphate

Arab Knesset Member Masoud Ganaim calls for replacing Israel with an Islamic Caliphate and supports violence over 'threats to Al-Aksa.'

Jewish Baby Targeted in Jerusalem Attack

Arab teens stone car in Jerusalem, nearly hitting a baby; soldier wounded in Samaria in a separate rock attack.

Extreme-Left Interrupts Memorial Ceremony

Extreme-left group interrupts a memorial for fallen soldiers with a protest against Israel's presence in Jerusalem.

GPS in Judea, Samaria: Shorter Route May Shorten Life

Using a GPS could endanger one's life in Judea and Samaria, due to the risk of ending up in the Palestinian Authority, says the NAVNGO company.

John Bolton to Speak at NYC Dinner for Jerusalem Reclamation

American Friends of Ateret Cohanim hold dinner celebration to help Israel hold on to Jerusalem despite international pressure.