Inside Israel

Recycled Materials Mandated on Government Construction Jobs

Ecology conscious decision:Government construction projects required to use recycled materials according to a new mandate by the Finance Ministry.

MK: Arabic TV in Israel - an Enemy Within

MK Yoel Hasson (Kadima) says that Israel’s public Arabic-language television channel has become a mouthpiece for Muslim and anti-Israel propaganda.

Interior Minister: Equal Enforcement in Old City

Interior Minister Eli Yishai spoke in the Knesset against discriminatory enforcement of construction laws against the Jewish-owned Beit Yehonatan.

'Women Power' for the Sake of the Land of Israel

Nationalist female activists from throughout Israel gathered to found a new organization: NILI – Nationalist Jewish Women

IDF Brigadier-General: Israel's Air Defense Has Become Broader

IDF Brigadier General (Res.) Ilan Bitton speaks about missiles, air defense and the connection between long range missiles and short range rockets

Israel Law Center - Taking Terrorists to Court

Nitsana Darshan Leitner (Israel Law Center)speaks on pursuing terrorists in court and defending Israeli leaders against war crimes accusations.

Prof. Inbar: Iran Must be Attacked – Sanctions are not Effective

BESA chief: "Evidence from other countries shows sanctions don't work, especially with a regime that has great determination to pursue policy."

Jewish Folk Duo Elyon Seeks to Inspire through Music

Eliezer Kosoy and Yonasan Hill talk about their new CD and accepting G-d's will as positive despite cancer or million dollar movie contracts.

Proposal: Build Community for Illegal Migrants

Knesset Committee under MK Yaakov Katz proposes creative way to deal with illegal migrants: Let them live and work in their own community.

First Woman as Knesset Secretary-General

Yardena Meller-Horowitz was Deputy Secretary-General of Knesset since 2004. She will replace Eyal Yinon who becomes Knesset Legal Adviser.

Likud Central Committee to Discuss Freeze March 18

Likud's internal court accepted MK Danny Danon's motion that the Central Committee be convened to debate construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Israel Unprepared for Earthquakes at Home

Israel is woefully unprepared for a natural disaster at home, such as a major earthquake, says retired State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss.

Bone Marrow Registry 'Especially Important for Jews'

MKs Bielsky and Orlev say the government should fund a national bone marrow registry.

Alan Hoffmann is Director General of the Jewish Agency

Alan Hoffmann, who made Aliyah to Israel from South Africa in 1967, is the first Oleh to hold this position.

Proposal to Close Jerusalem Refugee Camps, Learn from Cape Town

'Israeli Initiative' campaign calls to close refugee camps in Jerusalem, based on precedent set by court verdict this week in South Africa.

Wettest Winter in 5 Years Brings Kinneret Over Red Line

The Kinneret lake has floated up from a dangerous drop in water levels thanks to the latest downpour in the wettest winter in five years.

Israel Post Office Distributes Different Masks

The Israel Postal Company chose Purim, when Jews wear costumes and masks, to launch its distribution of gas masks.

Committee Reveals Poverty-Fighting Plan

A government committee reveals its plan to fight poverty. The goal: 1,000 shekels more per poor family per month by 2020.

Settling the Land on Purim

Samaria's Jews celebrate Purim while resettling the land: Purim in Homesh and at Joshua's Tomb.

Officer Suspended for Firing at Suspect Car

Arabs attacked an IDF force with fire bombs and rocks. The force opened fire, wounding four people in a suspicious car.

Gas Mask Distribution Begins

Israel Post begins distribution of gas masks to the citizens of Israel. The project has begun in Or Yehuda, which will be followed by Kiryat Ono.

Purim Festivities Begin in Jerusalem

Purim festivities that began Saturday night continued Sunday evening when Jerusalem began celebrating the deliverance of Jews in ancient Persia.

Stern: Not All Fallen Soldiers Equal

Former head of IDF manpower Elazar Stern believes Israel should differentiate between soldiers killed in combat and others.

Elkin: PA's Outcry on Heritage Sites Proves Our Claim

The PA's anger over the inclusion of Judean sites as part of Israel's heritage proves that MKs were right to fight for it, says Likud's Elkin.

Special Holiday Security Measures Begin at Midnight

Arabs from Judea and Samaria will only be allowed into Israel for medical and humanitarian reasons, until midnight Monday.

Soldier Attacked, His Gun is Taken

Two assailants beat soldier and take his gun, near Kiryat Shemona.

Aharonovich on Hevron: We're Not Frightened by Threats

In first-ever press conference with Arab media, Aharonovich says Israel 'is not afraid of anything,' speaks of efforts to recruit Arab cops.

Music Video: Actor Gili Shushan's Innovative Animation

Israeli actor Gili Shushan's body transforms into thousand of little Hebrew letters in new video.

Secret Adar Gathering in Sa-Nur

Dozens evaded police in order to attend a festive gathering with Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsberg at the ruins of the Samaria town of Sa-Nur.

Eldad: Stop Arab Provocations in Jerusalem

MK Aryeh Eldad warns police to stop Arab provocations in Jerusalem before local Jews are forced to take action.

IDF Supervises Replanting Olive Trees at Separation Barrier

IDF carries out court order to replant olive trees, after relocation of the security fence at Bilin. Arabs then tried to overstep planting limits.

Arutz-7 Expose Cancels ‘Bad Taste’ Promotion for Israel

An Arutz-7 Hebrew site exposé helps cancel a pro-Israel video using sexual innuendo. The Foreign Ministry said the idea was not Jerusalem's.

Video: Jerusalem - Where Art and Technological Innovation Meet

Jewish Agency delegation hears about the uniqueness of Jerusalem, not only as an historical city but also as a city with hi-tech potential

Another 350 Acres of Negev Land Cleared of Bedouin Squatters

The Israel Lands Authority has successfully cleared out 1,400 dunams (350 acres, 1.4 square kilometers) of Negev land illegally planted by Bedouin.

MK Danon Pledges War Hero Roi Klein's Home will Not Be Razed

Likud Knesset member says he has been informed that the state will not raze the home of Major Roi Klein, a fallen hero of the Second Lebanon War.

Qatar Pledges Money to Gaza Arabs, Just Not Hamas

Qatar's Foreign Ministry will provide a gift of $10 million to the Palestinian Authority, on condition that it does not fall into Hamas hands.

Internet in Israel – More Users, Sites and Startups

Arutz Sheva attended the Israel Internet Association's 14th conference and spoke with the organizers about Israel's status in the field.

Police Chief: More Arab Violent Crime

Arab citizens of Israel have a disproportionate and rising share in violent crime, says Lt-Gen David Cohen.

Tzohar to Hold 60 Megillah Readings Around Israel

The Tzohar organization will hold Megillah readings and Purim celebrations in 60 locations around Israel this year as a way to unite Jews.

IDF Leaves Two Hevron-Area Towns without Security

An IDF cost-cutting move leaves two Jewish communities without soldiers, leaving the towns open to infiltrators from the Negev and Judean deserts.

Pre-Purim Safety Alerts

As Purim approaches, doctors caution parents to avoid common holiday dangers.

War of Words and Media at Hevron

Following the government decision to add the Cave of Machpelah to list of funded heritage sites, Arab and Jewish local leaders faced the press.

Postal Service On Hold over Explosive Letters

Post offices halt distribution following an incident involving envelopes containing explosives.

Dig Supports Biblical Account of King Solomon's Construction

Video: Arutz Sheva TV visited the archaeological dig that uncovered a wall likely built by King Solomon and described in the Book of Kings.

Goverment Enlists Ordinary Citizens in PR War

The Ministry of Information is calling on ordinary Israeli citizens and all Zionists to become ambassadors for their country.

Rabbi Lau, Cabinet Ministers Honor ZAKA’s 20th Year

ZAKA widely known for its work in identifying and collecting human remains, was honored in Tel Aviv Sunday 20 years after it was founded.

Arabs Begin to Blame Their Own Leaders for ’Refugee' Status

Arabs who left Israel in the 1948 begin to blame Arab countries for leaving them stateless after promising a quick return to “Palestine.”

Purim Politics Unmasked: Lieberman Leads Costume Poll

Pre-Purim poll asks Israelis: if you could dress up as any politician, who would it be?

Researcher: Best to Learn Hebrew in Your Own Accent

Researchers at Haifa University discover that non-native speakers understand Hebrew more easily when it is spoken with their own accent.

MK, Activists in Jericho Synagogue Drama

An MK and several activists circumvent the IDF to enter Jericho in dramatic protest for a Jewish presence. They said they were removed "violently."

Europe Puts Israel Under the Gun in Dubai Passport ‘Scandal’

The killing of Hamas co-founder al-Mabhouh turns into the “Dubai Debacle.” Israel faces EU heat over alleged use of false diplomatic passports.

Israel Launches UAV That Can Reach Iran

The Israeli Air Force Sunday launched a new “Eitan” unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can stay in the air 24 hours and can reach Iran.

Peres Links Jews 'From 10 Commandments to Nano-Technology'

Jews are as old as the Ten Commandments and as new as nano-technology, says President Peres. "A great call for Jewish spiritual revival" exists.

Jewish Agency Goal: Strengthen Identity Worldwide

Natan Sharansky believes the Jewish Agency's primary goal should be the strengthening of Jewish identity worldwide.

Bank of Israel Governor Fischer to Woo China on Iran

Bank of Israel Gov. Stanley Fischer, accompanied by Minister Moshe Yaalon, are going to China to try and convince it to support sanctions on Iran.

PA Police Destroy Stolen Israeli Cars

Palestinian Authority police destroyed hundreds of stolen Israeli cars after finding them last week, rather than return them to their owners.

MK Cabel Skewers Labor 'Junkies' at 'Peace Now' Bash

Says fellow members of the Labor party refuse to be rehabilitated, keep asking for another fix of power.

Group: We Demand a Jewish Presence in Jericho

The Jericho Core Group, seeking to bring a Jewish presence back to the Biblical city, will hold a march this Sunday to Jericho.

Nationalists Appalled: Court Insists on Razing Maj. Klein's Home

State wanted to allow Maj. Roi Klein's home to stand, but the High Court would have none of it. Court demands timetable for destruction.

US Maj-Gen (ret.) Shachnow: Cyber-Warfare Can Cripple Us

Maj-Gen Shachnow, USA (ret.) told the Jerusalem Conference IDF must not neglect conventional war and cyber-warfare.