Inside Israel

State: Olmert to Stand Trial for Fraud, Breach of Trust

Prosecution filed charges against former prime minister Ehud Olmert and longtime aide Zaken for fraud, breach of trust, illegal receipt of funds.

Terror Ship Mastermind Gets 20 Years

A former aide to Yasser Arafat, Fuad Shubaki, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for his role in bringing the Karine-A arms ship to Israel.

Coastal Housing Project in Netanya

A new 170 million shekel ($44.7 million) housing project just west of Netanya’s coastal road will create 169 single family homes.

IAF Adding Firepower to Helicopter Fleet

With an eye to future operations, the Israel Air Force is testing helicopters upgraded with missile launchers and a rapid-fire cannon.

Israeli Company Produces Biodegradable Bottle

Israeli company successfully produces biodegradable bottle based on corn polymer.

Report: Sharp Rise in Hareidi Education

Results from a social policy report see a 51 percent rise in hareidi schoolchildren in Israel over the decade, while state education is dwindling.

Travel: Gush Etzion, Holy Land Heartland

Suffering defeat four times throughout history, the residents of the historical heartland of the country are resolute to remain.

Mayors, Police, Ministers Debate 'American-Style' Policing

The government is planning to establish a system of local city police forces. The question remains as to under whose authority they would operate.

Religious-Zionist Sector Chooses Candidate for Chief J'lem Rabbi

Rabbi Aryeh Stern, associated with Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav Kook, is the religious-Zionist candidate for Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi of Jerusalem.

Israel Seeks to ID Mystery Border Crosser

Israel is seeking to identify an anonymous man who jumped the border Tuesday, and is now under arrest in Lebanon.

70% of Likud Against Netanyahu Policies

Three out of four Israelis think Netanyahu's building freeze policy is 'not OK.' Opposition very strong among Likud voters.

Mortar Attack on Western Negev

Gaza terrorists fired a mortar shell Thursday at Jewish communities in the western Negev. No injuries were reported.

Shalit's Scroll at Rachel's Tomb

Worshippers introduce a Torah scroll written in the merit of Gilad Shalit in a festive ceremony at the Tomb of Rachel.

Compromise Implemented, Three Caravans Relocated

Three mobile homes were removed overnight, with no resistance, from the outpost Bnei Adam and placed in the community of Kokhav Yaakov.

Knesset's Latest Target: Childhood Obesity

The Knesset faces a new challenge – fighting excess weight and obesity among Israel's youth. Tools to include mandatory weigh-in, nutrition class.

Hold the Juice: Israel MD Nixes Cranberry Juice as Rx

Put the lid back on the cranberry juice. Technion Dr. Raul Raz says there is no conclusive evidence that the juice fights urinary infections.

Arab Building on Shdema Hilltop Halted, But What of the Rest?

The efforts to keep a former army base between Jerusalem and Gush Etzion in Jewish hands have scored a small victory – but the fight continues.

Meshi-Zahav: Give Hareidim Autonomy on Welfare Matters

Experts respond: Should the hareidi public be given social welfare autonomy, or should there continue to be one system for the entire population?

Synagogues Flourish in Secular Kibbutzim

A few years ago, a Degania member predicted, “There's been no synagogue here in 100 years, and there won’t be one in the next 100.” She was wrong.

Public Selichot Prayers on Masada at Dawn

For the first time ever, the Nature and Parks Authority and Chabad will cooperate Thursday in a special selichot musical program at Masada.

Rabbi Eliyahu in Intensive Care after Operation

The Rishon LeTzion Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu is anesthetized after undergoing an operation at Shaarei Tzedek hospital.

PA Police Active in Northern Jerusalem

PA police directed Jerusalem traffic thrice this month – in violation of Israeli law and the Oslo Accords. Other signs of PA control in Jerusalem.

Protestors for Shalit Unblock One Prison, Leave Two Blockaded

Pro-Shalit protestors at Megiddo jail give in to police ultimatum and agree to facilitate visits to Hamas terrorists. Miki Goldwasser disagrees.

Israel Makes Waves by Simulating an Earthquake

Israeli scientists will simulate an earthquake in the Negev to fine-tune its earthquake advanced warning equipment.

PA to Seek Int’l Court Ruling on ‘Occupation’

The PA’s strategy to gain all of its demands is to create a de facto state and ask courts to declare Israel an “occupier,” a London analyst said.

Parents Want Dress Code for Teachers: No Belly Buttons

Teachers may have to dress more modestly this year. The Association of Israeli Parents wants a ban on mini-skirts and exposed tummies.

Arab League Furious over Jewish Prayer on Temple Mount

Arab League is infuriated by Jewish prayers on the Temple Mount, claims worshippers “violated international law” by beseeching G-d.

Israel Becomes First to Raise Interest

Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer announces 0.25% interest hike, making Israel the first to raise interest since global financial crisis hit.

Soldier Wounded in Mortar Attack, Terrorist Killed

A soldier was lightly wounded on Monday evening during a mortar attack.

Former Israel Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Hospitalized

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, former Chief Sephardic Rabbi, was hospitalized on Monday after losing consciousness for several minutes in his home.

Lieberman: Serve in IDF If You Want to be Career Diplomat

Foreign Minster Lieberman said that from now on he wants career diplomats who have served in the IDF or performed national service.

El Al Wins Tel Aviv-Eilat Route

After a Civil Aviation Authority rejection, El Al receives a special dispensation from the Transportation Minister to fly commercially to Eilat.

Tel Aviv: 'Find-a-Parking-Spot Contest' Highlights Car-Sharing

How to deliver 24 newly-arrived cars from the port to dealers in Tel Aviv? Have drivers compete to see who can find a parking spot first!

Girls Outsmart Boys on Matriculation Exams in 2008

Israel's high school-aged girls consistently outperformed boys in matriculation exams in 2008. The girls also outscored boys in the Bible.

Remembering Rabbi Avraham Kook

On the third day of Elul, many Jews mark the passing of Rabbi Avraham Yitchak Hakohen Kook, the spiritual father of modern religious Zionism.

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Leads Jerusalem Selichot Prayers

Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, the Rishon L'Tzion, led selichot prayers in Jerusalem on Saturday night.

Court Releases Yet Another Beach-Lynch Suspect

Court releases Arab man who took part in beating murder of a Jewish man on Tel Aviv beach Aug 16. Police, media playing down horror.

Travel: Beit She’an-Former Roman Showcase City

Once home to gladiator exhibitions, the Jews have reclaimed the ancient Roman showcase city of Beit She'an.

Lieberman Won't Resign Even if Settlement is Frozen

Foreign Minister: "We needn't spend so much time on the Palestinians. Even in 16 years there will be no agreement; they will always demand more."

MKs Demand Sacking of Professor Who Called for Israel Boycott

MKs from across the political spectrum demanded that Ben Gurion University fire professor who called for an international boycott of Israel.

National Union to Open Shdema Office

Following Arab vandalism at Shdema, National Union Chairman Yaakov Katz announced that the party would open an office at the contested site.

Report: Israeli Forces Guarding Abbas, Fayyad

Unnamed military sources say Israeli armed forces are guarding senior PA officials. PA says report is a lie aimed at maligning Arab troops.

Ramadan Gestures to PA: Soldiers Won't Eat, Smoke in Public

The IDF is planning several “good-will gestures” for PA Arabs on Ramadan. Among other things, soldiers won't eat, smoke in public.

Beinisch Won’t Budge in Supreme Court Showdown

Judge Selection C’tee convening to try to break deadlock. Four of nine members want a non-leftist justice but Beinisch’s group wants otherwise.

Danon: Land Compromise Against Likud Principles

MK Danny Danon stands up for traditional Likud values, calls Yesha building freeze “outrageous.”

Feiglin Defends ex-Chief of Staff Yaalon

Moshe Feiglin stands up for Moshe Yaalon, and explains why the media is up-in-arms against Yaalon’s calling Peace Now a “virus.”

Israeli Scientists Bring New Drivers Up to Speed Faster

Israeli scientists have pioneered a new computerized brain training program that can help bring new drivers up to speed faster and more safely.

How Do Missionaries Manipulate the Jewish Bible?

How do missionaries manipulate the Jewish scriptures? Rabbi Tovia Singer will explain in a riveting four-session series on the topic.

Protest Over Galilee Land Sale to Persian Gulf Elements

Galilee farmers sold their lands to Persian Gulf tycoons. Protestors will gather at monument to JNF lands watchman Alexander Zaid.

Education Minister to Award Top 10 Schools on IDF Enlistment

The Education Minister has announced that the ten schools with the highest IDF enlistment rates will receive an award and cash prize.

Secret Evidence Reveals Leftist Hero Nawi is a Hamas Supporter

'Peace activist' Ezra Nawi, a hero to extreme leftists the world over, has turned out to be a supporter of terror organization Hamas.

Yaalon: Jews Must Live Everywhere in Israel

Deputy PM Yaalon says Jews should be allowed to live anywhere in the land of Israel, calls on government to authorize Jewish building.

PA University Lecturer: No Jewish Connection to Western Wall

PA lecturer says the Jewish claim to the Western Wall “has no historical roots" and was invented to win the support of the Zionists in Europ

IDF, Shin Bet Grab Third Suspect in Cabbie Murder

IDF, Shin Bet grab Ahmed Abu Hanyani, third suspect in nationalist murder of cab driver Gregory Rabinovich on May 10.

Deputy PM Yaalon Likens 'Peace Now' to a Virus, Draws Heat

Deputy PM Yaalon at a Jerusalem meeting: "No electricity and water, no fruit, no vegetables, no cash" should enter Gaza from Israel.

Mazuz: IDF Military Court is 'Foreign' Entity

Attorney General Menachem Mazuz says Israel's military court is a "separate and independent system" that should be considered a foreign entity.

Huckabee in Jerusalem: No PA State in Holy Land

"I keep coming back to this simple truth: Israel deserves a safe homeland," said ex-Gov. Mike Huckabee, visiting the Gush Katif Museum.

IDF Worried 33% of Soldiers Will Refuse Expulsion Orders

The IDF is trying to target up to one third of its soldiers who it fears will refuse to take part in expulsions of Jews from their homes

Police Nap While Hevron Activists Briefly Take Over Peace House

A dozen Hevron activists briefly took control of the roof the Peace House Tuesday night to protest the destruction of a nearby Jewish vineyard.

ZOA: ‘US Jews Realizing Their Mistake on Obama’

Rubin Margules of the ZOA says that American Jews have begun to realize they made a mistake by voting for U.S. President Barack Obama.