Inside Israel

MK Ze'ev: Left is Behind Illegal Worker Campaign

MK Nissim Ze'ev says campaign against repatriation of illegal workers serves groups that do not see Israel as Zionist state.

Shvut Rachel: Teitel Innocent Until Proven Guilty

The community of Shvut Rachel 'abhors' the crimes attributed to its resident but also by attempts to besmirch all settlers.

Criminal Charges Against Arab MK Barakeh

Arab parliamentarian charged over four incidents, including one in which he choked and hit a policeman.

'Organs Libel' Journalist in Israel for Dimona Gathering

Swedish 'Organs Libel' journalist Bostrom is greeted with jeers; Dimona Conference loses funding for allowing him to speak.

Police to Investigate Israeli Arab Journalist for Incitement

Police opened an investigation against Yediot Acharonot contributor Zuhir Andraus, the editor of the Arabic publication Ma-Alhadat.

School Blamed for 'Hysteria' over Flu

Ministry of Education says decision to close Tel Aviv school over flu was wrong.

Nationalists Call to Remember Rabin's Real Views

While some worry that memorials for PM Rabin are too politicized, 'Matot Arim' calls to do more to commemorate Rabin's real political views.

Arabs Accelerate Construction in Israel's Mountainous Heartland

As Israel discusses freeze on construction in Judea and Samaria, PA does the opposite, gearing up for a building drive in 'Area C.'

Very Large Amount of Rain Over the Sabbath

Abundant rain fell Friday and Saturday, mostly in the coast and Galilee. Sea of Galilee up 4 cm., but still 553 cm. away from optimal level.

INSS Presents: Meet the Foreign Press - Are They Objective?

The Institute for National Security Studies conference featured reporters who spoke about how things look "from the inside".

Thousands Visit Tombs of Matriarch Rachel, Yosef the Righteous

The tombs of the Matriarch Rachel and of her son, Yosef, had many visitors on the anniversary of the Matriarch's passing on 11 Cheshvan.

Temple Activist Asks Court: Protect Me from Police

Yehudah Glick accuses police of contempt of court, says it is not honoring agreements it signed to let him into the Temple Mount.

Petanque League for the Elderly

The Ministry for Pensioners Affairs has decided to introduce and support the first-ever Pentanque sport league for the elderly.

Jerusalem Official: PA has De Facto Control Parts of Capital

Who rules eastern Jerusalem? Netanyahu insists capital is undivided but a Jerusalem official says the PA already has partial de facto control.

School Flyers Against the 'Rabin Legacy'

Rabin Memorial Day: Activists arrived at several non-religious Jerusalem schools to distribute flyers in memory of Rabin, but against his legacy.

Rabbi’s Reply to Goldstone: Probe Arab Violence at Temple Mount

An international panel should probe Arab violence on the Temple Mount instead of alleged Israeli war crimes, according to a prominent rabbi.

The Voice of Israel?

Voice of Israel government radio’s Aryeh Golan broadcast a favorable report on a left-wing group that staged an event where he was emcee.

Youth Movements Unite

In wake of the economic crisis and educational challenges facing worldwide Zionist youth movements,delegates joined for a meetng in Jerusalem.

Achimeir: 'Let Bibi Return Rabin to the People'

Yaakov Achimeir calls to “return Rabin to the people” by depoliticizing memorial events for the slain Prime Minister.

Haifa University: Anti-Israel Professors Named and Shamed

Students at Haifa University received a diary with an advertisement listing lecturers who belong to 'Fifth column'.

MK Moses Challenges Police to Defend Jewish Worshippers

MK Moses challenges police over Arab attacks on Jewish worshippers in Jerusalem.

Kfar HaRoeh Yeshiva Turns 70

Alumni of the first Bnei Akiva yeshiva gathered to mark 70 years since its founding.

Akko Kids Join Prayers for Rain

Schoolchildren in Akko pray for winter rains, encourage the public to join in.

Prayer Book for Rabin

In honor of Yitzchak Rabin Memorial Day, the Amit religious-Zionist education network has published a 15-page prayer book in memory of Rabin.

MK Ben-Ari to Boycott Rabin Memorial

A first: MK Dr. Michael Ben-Ari (National Union) has announced that he will boycott the official memorial Knesset session for Yitzchak Rabin.

Court Overrules Israel Radio Ban on Use of Word ‘Expulsion’

A “rose is a rose is a rose” and the same reasoning applies to the “expulsion” of Jews from Gush Katif, the High Court ruled Wednesday.

Struggle to Keep Jerusalem Unchoked Continues

Struggle continues, politically and on the ground, to keep Shdema base in Jewish hands - the key to Jewish development of southeastern Jerus

The Silenced Majority: Bar-Ilan Research Decries Media Muzzle

Anti-nationalists and the media continue to use memories of Rabin as a left-wing platform to silence others' opinions, a Bar-Ilan researcher said.

Who Changed Old City Street Signs to Arabic Names?

Jerusalem’s Old City residents are furious over the change of several Hebrew-named streets to Arabic names. Beit HaBad Street is now Mufti Rd.

UNWRA Stages 'Propaganda Play' against IDF

In an UNRWA show, spokesman Gunness portrays Israel as the clear aggressor. During Cast Lead itself, Gunness seemed far less sure of his facts.

Israel Broadcasting Authority Salaries Enrage Many

A report on salaries in the publicly funded Israel Broadcasting Authority has shocked many. Clean government groups demand accountability.

Religious Jews Convince 'Fox' It Pays to be Modest

Fox clothing chain posted a huge picture of an attractive model on the highway in Tel Aviv. Religious Jews convinced the firm it pays to be modest.

Limor Livnat: Only Women Can Do 10 Things at Once

Likud Minister Limor Livnat said women were a rarity when she entered politics. “Now it’s a woman’s world,” she stated on Woman’s Day.

Three Years after Amona Expulsion: ‘Orange' Indictments Voided

Two youth were charged in 2006 for assaulting policemen in the violent expulsion at Amona. A court on Tuesday voided the indictment against them.

Shomron Wisens Up: If You Can't Join Them, Beat Them

Ultra-left Peace Bloc has circulated an updated list of Judea/Samaria settlements and products to boycott – and it is being used to enhance sales.

Rabbi Cherlow: 'Human Rights' Includes Jews Worshipping on Mount

"Those who fight for freedom of worship, but are quiet when Jews are bullied when they ascend the Mount, damage the cause of justice and morality."

Prayers for Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu

A special prayer session is held in which worshippers call for the speedy recovery of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu.

Referendum Law Vote Canceled Due to Last-Minute Appeal

The vote on a bill that would force a referendum before withdrawal from Israeli land is canceled due to a Likud minister's last-minute appeal.

Danon: Criminalize 'Peace Now'

MK Danny Danon slams Peace Now for underhanded tactics, reveals plan to criminalize the group's activities.

Barak Fights Labor MKs over Goldstone

DM Ehud Barak fought with Labor MKs on Monday over his insistence that Israel will not force soldiers to testify regarding Goldstone claims.

Policeman Fined 25,000 Shekels for Beating Nationalist Protestor

A violent policeman filmed by an Arutz-7 cameraman during anti-Disengagement protest in 2005 must pay victim 25,000 shekels – from his own pocket.

Farmers Demand Foreign Labor, Sales to Gaza

Farmers clashed with immigration police Monday and demanded foreign laborers. Fruit farmers want increased sales to Gaza.

PA Violating Water Accords as Israel Faces Crisis

The Water Authority rejects claims by Amnesty that Israelis drink at the PA’s expense. “The PA is violating Oslo Accords with illegal drilling.”

Israel ‘Full of Energy’ for Shanghai World Expo

Israel is building its own unique pavilion at the World Expo in Shanghai to show off innovations that improve the quality of life.

Travel: Making the Desert Bloom at Sde Boker

Set aside at least half a day for a visit to Kibbutz Sde Boker, home to Israel's first prime minister, a research institute, reptile farm and more.

Complaints Against Prof. Hiss Continue

Abu Kabir Forensic Institute's former #2 can't understand why the demoted and controversial Prof. Hiss is the highest-paid in the public sector.

Arabs MKs Warn: 'We Will Last Longer than the Jews’

A Knesset panel debate on a bill banning use of gov't funds for “catastrophe events” erupted into a shouting match between Arab and Jewish MKs.

Knesset Bans Peace Now Chairman

The Knesset has banned Peace Now chairman Yariv Oppenheimer after he ordered three activists to pose as students while interviewing MKs.

Monetary Prize for Parents of 'Protest' Soldiers

Soldiers are jailed for protesting at a Western Wall military ceremony against being used to evict settlers; parents will receive a monetary prize.

Politics Fail to Yank ‘Alternative Rabin’ Memorial Singer

'Rabin memorial politics': Shulamit Livnat, mother of a Likud minister, survives attempt to yank her off stage for memorial service for Begin.

Creeping Disinformation: Judea and Samaria 'Not Part of Israel'

Creeping Disinformation: A rental car clerk told a client: Judea and Samaria are not in Israel. A gas pump worker said it’s illegal to live there.

Jerusalem: 21 Arrested in a Day of Arab Rioting

A security man was moderately wounded in a stabbing attack Sunday and Arab hooligans went on a rampage in the Old City. Photos tell it all.

Public Invited to Prayer Session for Rabbi Eliyahu's Health

Former Chief Sephardic Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu is in intensive care. Public is asked to join Jerusalem prayer for him Monday afternoon.

IDF Snubs Knesset Committee on Homesh Evictions

The Defense Ministry refused to send commanders to a Knesset committee meeting regarding the expulsion of Jews from Homesh.

Druckman Supports Easing IDF Soldiers' Conversions

Conversions Head Rabbi Druckman supports Rabbi Amsalem on easing conversion of soldiers of Jewish parentage.

Rabbis Convene, Call for Ascent to Temple Mount

At a conference Sunday night in Jerusalem, Zionist rabbis call for Jewish ascent to the Temple Mount, end to Muslim incitement.

Livni: No Regrets on Katif

Opposition Leader tours evictee communities in southern Israel.

'Nakba Law' is Back in Knesset Committee

The Knesset will debate on Monday the "Nakba Law," which would end public funding of Arab events mourning the State's creation as a "disaster."

Terrorist Knifes Security Man

Arab woman stabs a security man in northern Jerusalem. He is in moderate condition.

'Peace Now' Infiltrators Enter MK Ben-Ari's Office

MK Ben-Ari and his assistant were suspicious – and rightly so: The three “students” who came to interview him were actually Peace Now provocateurs.