Inside Israel

Shin Bet Annual Report: Terror Down from 2009

No suicide bombings for second straight year, agency says. There were nearly 800 terror attacks, compared to about 1,350 in the previous year.

20 Rabbis' Wives: Girls, Don't Date Arabs

Arabs flooding city, harassing women and going out with minors, Ashkelon councilman says.

2 Female Pilots, 1 Female Combat Navigator Among IAF Grads

Two female pilots and a female combat navigator are set to receive their wings Thursday with the new graduates in the 161st IAF Pilot Course.

Conference Deals with the Heritage of the Rambam

Maimonides Heritage Center conducts weekend conference on the heritage of the Rambam and on the importance of heritage sites in Tiberias.

Knesset Approves 2011-2012 Budget, 63-33

MKs pass the 2011-2012 budget with a solid majority; Netanyahu says “fiscally and socially sound” budget will boost economy.

Teachers to Get Pay Raise, Longer Hours

A lengthy dispute between high school teachers and the Ministry of Education ended quietly with a deal for higher salaries.

Prayers for Pollard at Joseph's Tomb

Jews use monthly visit to Joseph's Tomb to pray for Jonathan Pollard's release from prison.

'Two States – Reality or Fantasy?'

A conference in Ariel brings the political Left and Right together to find diplomatic common ground.

Jerusalem Cracks Down on Environmental Offenders

The city of Jerusalem is set to begin sending out inspectors to enforce 14 national laws dedicated to protecting the environment.

US University Students Learn about Judea and Samaria

Syracuse U. students recently learned about Judea and Samaria from a Zionist view in an online discussion that may spread to other campuses.

Chief Rabbi Allows Organ Donations of Brain-Dead Soccer Icon

Chief Rabbi Amar told the family of brain-dead soccer icon Avi Cohen it can donate his organs before disconnecting life-support systems.

2010 Aliyah ‘Up, Up and Away’

Aliyah – immigration to Israel – will have increased by 16 percent by the end of 2010, the second straight year of growth after years of declines.

Easier Breathing with Advanced New Gas Mask

Israel has a new filter that allows for easy breathing with a gas mask – but budget constraints may leave the old version in circulation.

IDF Trains Officers for Helping Arab Civilians during Battle

The IDF is ready for the media and international criticism during the next war by training officers to help civilians during fighting.

PM: No Apologies to Turkey, Interim Deal with PA Possible

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident, plays down FM Lieberman's accusation of "chutzpah."

Strawberry Genomes Forever at Weizmann Institute

An international team including Weizmann researchers has produced the full genome of a wild strawberry plant, paving the way for tastier berries.

Injured Nuns in Good Condition at Haifa Hospital

Two nuns who were injured in a fatal crash are in good condition at Haifa’s Rambam Medical Center. Three others were killed in the crash.

Suspicious Package to Netanyahu Was Harmless

A mail bomb scare at the PM's offices turned out to be a false alarm, and workers returned to routine after police issued the all-clear signal.

Live: Experts Discuss Israel's Security Needs

Former UN Ambassador Dore Gold, Maj. Gen. (res) Uzi Dayan and Maj. Gen. (res) Yaakov Amidror discuss the 'core issues'.

'Jihad Bells, Jihad Bells’ – Latest Satire from Israel's 'Latma'

‘Jihad Bells, Jihad all the way” is the chorus of a new Latma satire on the fate of Christians in Muslim countries and the Palestinian Authority.

Nof Tzion Pledges Pass Half-Way Mark; Deadline Postponed

More than 50 percent of needed pledges have met a threat of an Arab buying up the Nof Tzion building project in Jerusalem as deadline postponed.

Jordan Valley Terror on the Rise

Terrorism is up in the Jordan River Valley, a strategically valuable region once known as a hotbed of Jordanian terror.

Video: Thousands at Rally in Support of Judea, Samaria

Rabbi Shalom Wolpe: "if you destroy the isolated settlements, this will be treason."

Attacks on Jews Continue, As Does Humanitarian Aid to Gaza

Rock attacks on Jewish drivers continue in Judea and Samaria, while Arabs in Gaza received thousands of tons of humanitarian aid supplies as usual.

Police: Fatal Attack on Christian Women was Terror

Police say Christian women, one of whom was murdered, were attacked by terrorists.

Plan to Use Christmas, New Year to Bring the Messiah

Rabbanit Tzivya Eliyahu reveals a plan to bring the Messiah closer through Sabbath observance in the next two weeks.

Fighting Corruption – a Global Concern

Israel joins founding of international group that aims to increase knowledge, cooperation on fighting corruption worldwide.

Katz: Tel Aviv Luxury Areas Flooded Next by Illegal Immigrants

MK Yaakov Katz (National Union) is warning northern Tel Aviv residents to unite with the city in fighting illegal immigrants, or face a flood.

Hareidi Religious Jews to Join Rally for Judea and Samaria

Thousands of hareidi religious Jews to join Thursday rally to support Judea and Samaria. “The Torah forbids giving away holy land to non-Jews.”

Israeli Lawyer Fights the “99 Agorot” Prices

A store item priced at "3.99" actually costs four shekels. A lawyer is fighting the posting prices for which change cannot be given.

Yad Vashem Identifies 4 Million Holocaust Victims

Yad Vashem has managed to identify two-thirds of the Jews murdered in the Holocaust; 1.5 million names added in past decade.

Singer Ariel Zilber Talks About Rock Band That Disinvited Him

Interview with top Israeli singer Ariel Zilber, 'disinvited' from singing at popular rock band Tislam concert because of his political views.

Netanyahu Decides to Ask Obama to Free Pollard

Israel will formally ask U.S. President Barack Obama to free Jonathan Pollard, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday.

IDF Maj.-Gen. (res.) Avraham Tamir Dead at 86

The last IDF commander to defend the besieged Gush Etzion bloc from the Jordanian invaders in 1948 has died. Maj.-Gen. (res.) Avraham Tamir was 86.

10-year Marine Census Yields 1,200 New Species

Scientists mark the conclusion of a world census of sea life that has brought to light an additional 1,200 new species of marine flora and fauna.

Analysis: A New Kind of Intifada

An increase in terror, arson and ecological damage from the PA adds up to a new kind of intifada. The PFLP terror group confirms the intent.

Israeli Device to Detect Terrorists, Even If Unarmed

An Israeli device designed for airport security would detect terrorists even if they are unarmed, allowing other passengers to board quickly.

Thirty-Year Pulpit Rabbi Makes Aliyah, Honored in Beit El

Rabbi Baruch Taub, founder and leader of the Beth Avraham Yoseph Of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue, is immigrating to Netanya.

Industrialist Supports Boycott of Himself?

Dov Lautman supports the New Israel Fund, which supports a global boycott of his own firms, journalist Ben-Dror Yemini reports.

Thousands at Funeral of Danny Hayat, Carmel Firefighter

Netanyahu announces firefighters' families will receive rights similar to those of fallen IDF soldiers.

PA Continues to Prepare for Unilateral Declaration of State

The Palestinian Authority is continuing to lay groundwork for declaration of statehood next year with or without a negotiated peace with Israel.

Rabin, Begin on New Currency in Honor of their ‘Peace Pacts’

Stanley Fischer has approved putting images of Rabin and Begin on new currency because they “made peace” with Arafat and Egypt.

A Unique Shabbat – Food and Songs at Ben Gurion Airport

The flight arrives late but Shabbat starts on time: Dozens of Jews spent an unforgettable Shabbat at the airport after their plane lands late.

Israel Remembers the Holy Temple and the Holocaust on Tevet 10

The 10th of Tevet is a fast day on which Jews remember the destruction of Jerusalem, and the victims of the Holocaust.

Despite Opposition, Jewish Life Flourishes on Mt. of Olives

Construction has begun on a new Jewish neighborhood on the Mount of Olives, despite Arab-led opposition to Jewish life in much of the capital.

Israeli Arabs: No Compromise on 'Right of Return'

Most Arab citizens of Israel are unwilling to compromise on “right of return,” or on Israel as a Jewish state.

Coverup of Arab Arson Offensive Exposed

Israel's police, fire brigades and press decided to hush up arson offensive, a lone journalist reports.

Mediterranean Returns Lost Roman Statue to Ashkelon

The choppy winter sea has uncovered an ancient archaeological treasure on the storm-swept coast of Ashkelon.

Police: Girls at Expulsions Must Be Searched for Suicide Belts

A police officer stunned a Knesset panel, saying young Jewish girls at expulsions must be searched for suicide belts. Ben-Ari: You need treatment.

Israeli PR Offensive in US Media

A senior Israeli minister and deputy minister write in major US media as part of a diplomatic offense to prove the PA is the obstacle to peace.

Website to Answer Questions after Carmel Fire

A new government website aims to answer questions about the Carmel fire and the government's response.

Holbrooke Dies at 69, Exposed State Dept. Anti-Semitism

US diplomat Richard Holbrooke, who two years ago praised Truman for recognizing Israel despite State Department opposition, dies at the age of 69.

Secular Jews Tour a Foreign Culture: Hareidi Jews

Brilliant new tourism initiative brings secular Jewish groups to see hareidi-religious culture from up close, smashing stereotypes.

150 Sudanese Voluntarily Leave Israel to Go Home

A group of 150 Africans voluntarily flew back to their homes in south Sudan Monday night via an unnamed third country. None were from Darfur.

Israel Toughens Up on Terror Lawyers

New bill would hamper terrorists' access to specific lawyers. Security forces say some lawyers are terrorists themselves.

All’s Well That Ends Well after Fire Scare on Flight to Israel

Israeli-bound passengers took an unscheduled round trip to and from JFK after a report of a fire on board. No one was hurt.

Light Snow Covers Parts of Jerusalem, 8 Inches of Rain in North

Israel was happily drenched with heavy rains, driven by near-hurricane force winds, bringing needed rain. Snow fell in Jerusalem and Gush Etzion.

IDF Gets New Torah on Chanukah

Young Jews from around the world donate 188th Torah scroll to the IDF on Chanukah.

IDF Rescues Ukrainian Crew on Sinking Ship

The Israeli Navy and Air Force rescued a crew of 11 Ukrainians whose ship began sinking in a savage winter storm eight miles off Israel’s coast.

‘Jews Also Have Human Rights’

Zionist activists joined a march for "Human Rights” organized by leftists, who ignored a drunk who collapsed. The Zionists treated him.