Inside Israel

Aumann: Closing Arutz Sheva Stained Israeli Democracy

Nobel Prize laureate: 'Taking down Arutz Sheva was a mark of disgrace and a black stain.'

Peres in Copenhagen: Pollution Travels without Passports

President Peres said in Copenhagen that pollution has no borders. He wants Israel to be a “regional laboratory for the environment.

Moshe Arens: Barak’s Ouster of Hesder Yeshiva ‘Endangers Israel’

Moshe Arens, envoy to the US, told Arutz 7 that Barak “is endangering the country” by ousting the Har Bracha yeshiva from the Hesder program.

Jews in Samaria, Arabs in Jerusalem Arrested in Protests

Six Jews in Samaria were arrested after blocking Civil Administration inspectors, and police held six Arabs holding an illegal rally in Jerusalem.

Border Police to Recruit: Will You Expel Your Friends?

Border Police officials admitted they improperly kicked out a recruit after asking him if he would expel friends and family in his own community.

Terrorists Fired on Sderot with Russian-Made Rockets

For the second time in a week, Gaza terrorists attacked Jewish communities in southern Israel, this time using advanced Russian-made rockets.

Temple-Era DNA Reveals Oldest Case of Leprosy

The DNA of a Jerusalem man buried in year 1 CE reveals the earliest case of leprosy. His shroud may also disprove the Shroud of Turin's origins.

The Real Enemy of Chanukah

Fur Import Bill Amended to Accomodate Shtreimels

A new bill limiting fur imports was pared down so as not to include the kinds of pelts used in the traditional fur hats worn by Hassidic Jews.

Law that Could End Organ Shortage – Rejected

Hareidis opposed bill proposed by MK Eldad that would have allowed taking organs from a dead person unless his family objects.

Beinisch Hints at Criticism of Freeze

Supreme Court President says it is not clear if those who issued the construction freeze order took into account the damages it would cause.

Head to Head - Marzel Vs. Oppenheimer

Video: Land of Israel activist Baruch Marzel and Peace Now's Yariv Oppenheimer sum up debate at Bar llan University and refuse to shake hands.

Global Anti-Semitism ‘Alive and Kicking’

Information & Diaspora Affairs Minister Yuli Edelstein says Jews around the world are in danger. A conference focuses on the issue Wednesday.

Chabad Candle Lighting at Fire Station

Is it true what they say about Chanukah fire risks? Arutz Sheva TV joins Rabbi Lipkin of Chabad Kfar Saba as he visits the local fire station.

Jewish Communities in Samaria Find Friends on Facebook

Jewish communities in Samaria have discovered a new way to get their message out to the world – through the Facebook social networking web site.

National Religious Jews' Birth Rate Ignores Child Support Cuts

Changes in the child allowances during the years 1994 to 2007 affected the birth rates among hareidi-religious and Arab women, say researchers.

Google Defines Samaria as 'Palestinian Territory'

A resident of the Samarian community of Eli finds that the Google search engine believes Jews in Judea and Samaria live in Palestinian territory.

City Profile: Ramat HaSharon's New Face Lift

Ramat HaSharon may be starting a new trend for Israeli cities: New specially-designed bricks line and pave dozens of the town’s streets.

Solving Problems in Central Israel City

A ray of light amidst the Arab-Jewish tensions, slums, and poverty in Lod is the 14-year-old Gar’in Torani (Torah core group).

Business Partnership Based on Jewish Worldwide Unity

Jewish Agency's "Business to Business" (B2B) project is designed to strengthen ties between Israel and the Jewish business world.

Hebrew U. Leftists Link Nationalists with KKK and Hitler

Meretz and Labor student activists at Hebrew U. try to link nationalist students with the Ku Klux Klan and Hitler. Meretz MKs ignore the slander.

Miracles and Dreidels

Tal Brody: 'More Companies are Giving Back to the Community'

Tal Brody, chairman of the Spirit of Israel: Israeli companies have learned that "giving back" to society is a vital part of their business plan.

Cincinnati Will Help Market Israeli Start-Ups.

The vice president of the Economic Development at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber business delegation is in Israel to help market Israeli start-ups

Human Rights Activists Ban ‘Settlers’ at Protest March

Activists have drawn the ‘red line’ at the Green Line to ban a Yesha rights newspaper at a march on behalf of people’s’ rights. “It’s propaganda.”

Arab MK to be Indicted in Connection with Trip to Syria

Attorney General Menachem Mazuz has decided to indict Arab MK Sa’id Naffaa in connection with his trip to Syria in October 2007.

MK Eldad: Suspend Dep. Prosecutor for Trying to Muzzle Lecturer

MK Eldad asks Justice Minister to suspend Deputy State Prosecutor Nitzan for 'selective law enforcement' that targets only nationalist Jews.

Rabin Secretary Interview Sheds New Light on Video

Marit Danon, retired secretary of prime ministers including Rabin, says Shin Bet had Ronny Kempler's video days after the assassination.

Showdown in Cabinet Over Priorities Map

Prime Minister will discuss the National Priorities map in the weekly meeting despite Labor's request to postpone the debate.

The 'Druckman Solution’ to Hesder-Barak Quarrel

The Defense Ministry is waiting for Hesder yeshiva Rabbi Melamed to sign a letter by Rabbi Druckman against soldiers’ anti-expulsion protests.

MK Elkin Fights for Hesder by Withholding Money from DM Barak

In response to Defense Minister Barak withholding 22 million NIS from Hesder yeshivot, MK Elkin will keep 3 billion NIS from the defense ministry.

Affectionate Light of Chanukah

MK Danon: Benefits to Judea, Samaria are Not New

MK Danon says the assistance to communities in Judea and Samaria is mostly 'spin' and that Arabs are the main beneficiaries.

Jewish Vineyard Vandalized for Fifth Time

All young seedlings were uprooted at the Nachalei Tal vineyard in Binyamin, and a structure was set on fire.

HMOs to Cover Ambulance Service

Health maintenance organizations (kupat holim clinics) will start paying directly for ambulance rides to the hospital starting next February.

Former Justice Minister Backs Ne'eman on Jewish Courts

Moshe Nissim, Justice Minister under Yitzchak Shamir: more people should turn to religious courts to solve financial disputes.

Kadima: PM Paying Settlers Hush Money

Opposition party accuses Prime Minister of undoing his 2-state commitment by giving preferred status to settlements.

Hasmonean Rule Reached South to Negev Highlands

Israeli archaeologists have discovered proof that the Hasmoneans conquered Gaza and the Negev.

Chief Rabbi to Knesset: Take Supreme Court Out of Kashrut

Chief Rabbi Amar asks the Knesset to limit the Supreme Court's ability to interfere in matters of Jewish Law.

Israeli Rocker Recreates Temple Instruments on new "Levite" CD

Ilan Green's 'Voices of the Levites' uses re-created instruments based on those used in the Holy Temple. His concerts unite secular and religious.

Hareidi MK Angry Over Smaller Harish

MK Moses upset with decision to scale down hareidi city to house 50,000 instead of 150,000, warns of consequences.

Gov't Opposes Bill Enforcing Loyalty to Party Platforms

Ministerial Committee decides not to support bill proposed by MK Katz which would punish MKs who deviate from their platform.

Barakeh Indictment Filed in Tel Aviv Court

Israeli-Arab MK Mohammed Barakeh was indicted Wednesday in the Tel Aviv District Court on four charges. He could face up to five years in jail.

Bride, Father Arrested for Crime of Moving Lips on Temple Mount

A Jewish bride and her father were arrested on the Temple Mount, after an Arab cop claimed he saw the father muttering prayers.

The Myth of the Gaza Blockade

The ‘blockade” in Gaza: More than 2,000 Arabs were recently hospitalized in Israel, which also sent to Gaza 10,000 swine flu vaccines. Blockade?

Knesset Bill to Force Courts to ‘Return to Zion’

The courts have allowed democracy to swallow Zionism, says MKs Rotem and Levin, who back a bill to make Zionism the basis for court rulings.

Ben-Ari Asks AG: is Barak an Etrog?

MK wants to know why Attorney General is silent on report Defense Minister employed illegal worker.

Knesset Speaker: Human Rights Not Just for 'Bleeding Hearts'

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin: the discourse of human rights must not be limited to leftists.

'Yusuf' Celebrates a Bar Mitzvah

Last year, 'Yusuf' and his 7 brothers and sisters looked like Arab children. Today he is Yosef, a Bar Mitzvah; his siblings are in Jewish schools.

Video: Fire and Protest at the Entrance to Shaarei Tikvah

State inspectors came to Shaarei Tikvah, gave out freeze orders and confiscated equipment. In response, residents blocked the main entrance.

Navy Goes Back to Diving

First Sgt. Gal Azulai, who died in training dive, was laid to rest. Training will be carried out without battle gear for the time being.

Nationalist Women: Police Conducted Humiliating Searches

Knesset Committee for Advancement of Women hears testimony of young women who were searched 'in order to break their spirit.'

Christian Allies to Be Honored in Jerusalem

A Hungarian pastor whose newspaper helped change attitudes towards Israel during the war in Gaza will be honored by the Knesset Christian Caucus.

Mass Grassroots Anti-Freeze Protest, Wednesday Evening

Grassroots activity against the construction freeze in Judea and Samaria is picking up steam.

Religious-Zionist Youth Stream to Hassidism

Many colorful knitted yarmulkes stood out brightly at the various recent “Chabad New Year” celebrations – and Ramat Gan yeshiva dean explains why.

Has Bezeq Telephone Surrendered the Golan Heights?

Bezeq Telephone’s map of Israel “surrendered” the Golan - until Arutz 7 questioned the firm. The Golan has now come back, but without Yellow Pages.

Justice Minister: Restore Jewish Law to Israel

“Let us, step by step, bequeath Torah law to the citizens of Israel; let us turn Halakhah into the State’s compulsory law,” says Yaakov Ne’eman.

I phone, You Phone, We All Phone for iPhone

Two Israeli companies are hyping festivities for the ‘iPhone” as if an important head of state has arrived.

Knesset Approves 'Biometric Law'

The law would create a biometric data base with fingerprints and facial photos of all citizens.

YouTube Founder Meets Israeli Viral-Video "Stars"

YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley hosted a YouTube community meet-up with Israeli users of the video sharing site who have become global stars.