Inside Israel

Poll: Religious and Secular Right Continue to Gain Support

Survey shows that support for the religious and secular Right continues to grow, and now stands at 72 of 120 Knesset seats.

Ketzaleh, Horowitz Investigate Treatment of Illegal Entrants

Ketzaleh, of the Ichud Leumi, and Horowitz, of Meretz, work together to investigate Israel's treatment of illegal entrants.

Jerusalem Monument to 9/11 Victims Unveiled by JNF

Family members gathered in Jerusalem with dignitaries and leaders to dedicate a monument to the memory of the victims of the 9/11 terror attack.

Expert: Syria Wants Talks, not Peace

Middle East expert says Assad would lose by signing a deal with Israel even if Israel were to offer him the entire Golan.

Ma'arat HaMachpela: Jewish Roots

Teitel Indicted for Two Murders and Incitement

Government prosecutors indicted Yaakov Teitel Thursday for allegedly murdering two Arabs and planning other murders in revenge for Arab terror.

Despite Kiryat Arba Housing Crisis, Demolitions Continue

Knesset House Committee Chairman has directed a Knesset query to Defense Min. Barak, asking why Kiryat Arba families face housing discrimination.

Is US Envoy Mitchell Interfering in Knesset Policy?

MK Ben-Ari says U.S. envoy Mitchell intervened in internal Knesset affairs over a planned speech in memory of Rabbi Kahane.

Redemption Bonanza: Baby Leads the Way

A young father returned to his home kibbutz to redeem his first-born son - and two other never-redeemed first-borns joined in as well.

Zionist Student Group: 'No Academic Freedom in Israel'

Erez Tadmor, of the leaders of Zionist student group Im Tirzu, believes that Israel lacks academic freedom due to extreme-left "thought police."

PA Arabs Mark Arafat's Death by Attacking Israelis

Palestinian Authority Arabs marked Arafat's death Wednesday with attacks on Israeli drivers. Rock-throwers used a new technique.

Hevron Children Clean Up City for Sabbath Celebration

Hevron children took to the streets to clean up the city prior to the annual Sabbath when Jews recall the purchase of the Patriarchs’ Cave.

Israel Winning the War for Traffic Safety

More Israelis have died in traffic accidents than in wars. Israel has taken the upper hand in the war against road deaths.

Housing Minister: Netanyahu Hasn't Even Authorized One Building

Despite all the talk about building in settlement blocs, Netanyahu has not even authorized one home over the green line, his Housing Minister said.

Brig.-Gen. Tamir Won't Be Demoted

Tamir, who let his son drive a military vehicle and lied about it, will remain a Brigadier General but will not advance for the next two years.

Child Rights Head: ‘Yesha Children Suffer from Building Freeze’

The government’s freeze on new building in Judea and Samaria violates the rights of children, according to the director of the Child Services.

Swine Flu Vaccination Underway

17,000 Israelis have been vaccinated for swine flu, and more vaccines are en route. Campaign still limited to high-risk groups.

Barak Gets Ultimatum: 2 Months to Labor Split

MK Ben-Simon joins Labor “rebels,” raising possibility of split in party, but has offered Barak “one more chance.”

Knesset Ignores Kahane; MK's Memorial Speech Pulled

The Knesset has pulled a speech by MK Ben-Ari in honor of slain former MK Rabbi Meir Kahane. A hearing was postponed due to low attendance.

Yishai Fights Back: Left Exploits Foreign Workers

Interior Minister Yishai lashes back at groups critical of his policy vis-a-vis illegal foreigners; accuses them of exploiting workers.

Assaf Hill, Near Beit El, Threatened Yet Again

Army forces arrived at strategic Givat Assaf, near Beit El, and its 20 families fear they may be targeted for sudden eviction and destruction.

Basketball Star Tells of Return to Judaism

Doron Sheffer, one of Israel’s greatest basketball players, shared his story of return to religious observance with a group of Jewish educators.

'Illegal Bedouin Land Grab near Jerusalem'

The Bedouin land grab has moved to the Jerusalem area. The High Court is to hear on Monday an appeal against the “outposts” near Maaleh Adumim.

Terrorist Burial Law Clears Hurdle

The Ministerial Committee on Legislation approved a bill that would take away terrorists' right to receive burial expenses.

Likud Members Fight Appointment of Sharon Legal Advisor

Likud members are fighting the promotion of Eyal Yinon, a former legal advisor who allowed political appointments during the Disengagement.

Coalition Chairman Says Mazuz Must Go

MK Ze'ev Elkin believes Attorney General Mazuz's outspoken opposition to a reduction of his authority means Mazuz must step down.

Remains of Minoan Fresco Found at Tel Kabri

Remnants of a Minoan-style fresco – the first of its kind ever discovered by archaeologists in Israel – were found at the Tel Kabri excavations.

High Court Petition: Make Peres Return Illegal Cash

MK Eldad and Legal Forum demand President Peres give back $320,000 in illegal funding he received in Labor elections, 2004.

Mofaz Offers His Own 'Peace Plan'

Kadima MK and former Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz angered his party on Sunday with a proposed peace plan for a PA state and recognition of Hamas.

New Synagogue for IDF Officers School

The IDF Officers School 'Bahad 1' now hosts a new synagogue. Top military brass bring Torah scrolls to their new home.

Jordanian Professor: Israel Will Go to War over Water

A professor in Jordan, considered one of Israel’s warmest Arab neighbors, charges that Israel will wage war against Egypt and Lebanon for water.

Travel: The High Plateau of Ramat HaNegev

A visit to the Negev should be on everyone's itinerary, because only by experiencing the desert can you understand its importance.

Terrorist Gets Life for Triple Murder

A Gaza terrorist who murdered three soldiers is sentenced to life in prison.

Israeli Rock Group Chasidica mixes Metal with Spiritual

Sagi Givol spent 8 years playing heavy metal in Australia before returning to Israel to play music with message and melody he can identify with.

Clinton: Netanyahu Offered to Stop All Construction

Hillary Clinton says the Netanyahu gov't has offered to end all settlement activity in Judea and Samaria. The PM's office has not yet commented.

Benny Elon: Police Needed in Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah

Ex-Minister Benny Elon, driving force behind reclamation of Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, says more Jewish families are set to move in.

Video: UN Sees the Good Side of Israel

A UN officer's toddler, born with Down's Syndrome, was at Israel's Shalva center for a year. The experience did wonders for her - and Israeli PR.

Peres Discusses Terror with 'Juniper Cobra' Soldiers

President Peres meets with troops taking part in the joint Israel-US 'Juniper Cobra' exercise, discusses the terrorist threat.

Do Olim Unwittingly Pay More for Water?

MK Levin: immigrants unaware that they need to inform supplier of number of people in the apartment for calculation of their water rate.

Demand to Suspend Chief Prosecutor after He Slams Minister

Legal Forum demands Chief Prosecutor's suspension after he blasted the Justice Minister in a letter that was made public.

Three Jewish Neighborhoods Destroyed

Large Border Guard and special police unit forces destroyed buildings and tents in three Jewish start-up neighborhoods in Judea and Samaria.

Missionary Event for Teenagers in Ashdod

A missionary seminar was held for teenagers in Ashdod ten days ago, teaching them how to “witness” to their friends – in violation of Israeli law.

Video: Archaeologist Says Arabs Broke Temple Mount Status Quo

The Arab world accuses Jews of digging under the Temple Mount, but the Arabs themselves are illegally excavating, an archaeologist told INN TV.

Watch-Women Complain, IDF Orders Biblical Verse Removed

Soldiers were ordered to redesign their regiment sign at the checkpoint at which they serve – and to leave out a Biblical verse deemed “offensive."

First Israeli at World Puzzle Championship

Guy Milshtain, 26, is Israel's first representative at the World Puzzle Championship, dedicated to brain teasers, strategy and logic problems.

‘Bleeding Hearts Making Israel a Country of Goyim and Criminals’

Israel was founded as a Jewish State, but a former legislator warns “bleeding hearts’ are making the country a refuge for non-Jews and criminals.

More Jews Enter ‘Illegal Settlement’ in Eastern Jerusalem

Another Jewish family Tuesday ignored President Obama’s assertion that Jewish neighborhoods in eastern Jerusalem are “illegitimate settlements.”

7-Year-Old Child Hurt by Arab Rock Attack

A 7-year-old child was hurt Tuesday by Arabs hurling rocks at the car in which she was riding on the Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway via Modi'in.

Charity Group Says Govt Can't Depend On Others

An Israeli charity organization says the government cannot leave the issue of helping the poor to the nonprofit sector alone.

Moslem Threats Against Jerusalem Councilor

Jerusalem councilor Antebi received threats after calling to reduce noise level of prayer calls from mosques in Shuafat, Anata and Beit Hanina.

'Rock of Ages' Discovered in Akko

A treasure trove of ancient pieces of marble has been discovered hidden beneath a cellar floor in a destroyed 13th century building in Akko.

MK Eldad: Teitel is Deranged

Prof. MK Eldad refuses to apologize over the Teitel case. Says he supports inquiry into Rabin's killing.

'Dorot Hemshech': How to Tell Survivors' Stories

The Dorot Hemshech organization teaches the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors to pass stories along.

Poverty Levels Stable for 2008

The level of poverty in Israel remained stable in 2009, says annual NII report.

The Temple: Means or Goal?

Host of Blood Libel Reporter Booed for ‘Sitting with Devil’

Protesters at the appearance of the Swedish “blood libel” journalist” at a media conference said the host would agree “to sit with the devil.”

Teitel Consulted Neither Rabbis Nor Wife

Yaakov Teitel's arrest and apparent confession to a series of ideological attacks arouses a lively public debate in Israel on the topic of blame.

Death Threats against Bedouin with Jewish Ancestry

Bedouins torched the home and threatened the life of a sheikh who says that most his tribe were Jews who were forced to convert to Islam.

Israel's Bug-Free Lettuce Co. to be World Leader

The Israeli company Hasalat, producer of bug- and pesticide-free vegetables, plans to lead farmers worldwide with a new start-up.

Expert: Referendum a Primary Tool of Democracy

Political expert Prof. Avi Diskin explains the benefits and drawbacks of holding a national referendum.