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US sued over aid to Israel

A lawsuit claims that US aid to Israel is illegal, since Israel won't sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

French film-maker accuses German hotel of excluding Israel

Film-maker Claude Lanzmann claims Arab clients had asked Israel to be removed from hotel phone list; company denies any wrongdoing.

"Doctors' strike - illegitimate"

Rabbi Ido Rachnitz questions the religious legitimacy of the ongoing doctors' strike.

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

The latest aliyah flight from North America will carry 233 immigrants, including 75 IDF soldiers, and NBN's 50,000th immigrant

NBA star Stoudemire arrives in Israel, discusses Jewish roots

Amar'e Stoudemire told the press today of his goals, plans, and dreams, as a player on Jerusalem basketball team Hapoel.

Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion

Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.

Peres joins Snapchat

Former President Shimon Peres joins the social media craze: 'I turned 93 this week, and it seemed like just the right age to join Snapchat.'

Bennett: Germans are not just Nazis

Naftali Bennett plans for students in Israeli schools to learn about modern German culture - if Germany will teach about the real Israel.

Lebanese Olympic team refuses to share bus with Israelis

Members of Lebanese Olympic team try to close doors on bus so as to prevent Israel team from joining them on way to opening ceremony.

Ministry warns: Hamas NGO scandal deeper than imagined

Foreign Affairs Min. Director Dore Gold, after World Vision donation scandal: "More humanitarian aid organizations helping Hamas."

Watch: Israeli town gives American immigrants a special welcome

Moreshet, in the far north of Israel, prepared a special welcome video for the Weisel family, who just made aliyah from New Jersey.

Watch: Mark family bids farewell at father's grave

30 days after Rabbi Michael Mark was murdered, his family visits his graveside for a final farewell.

Suspect arrested for beating infant daughter

Resident of Yavne arrested after his wife and baby girl arrive at the hospital in the middle of the night.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

Minister: Netanyahu will throw Bennett out of government

In an off-the-record interview with Arutz Sheva, a Cabinet minister warned that Education Minister Bennett's jibes come with a high price.

Chinese investors buy Israeli company for $4.4 billion

Playtika seems to have won its gamble - having begun as a 10 man start-up, Chinese investors just valued it at billions of dollars.

Unite the Middle East - through business

Speaking with Arutz Sheva, MK Erel Margalit outlines his plan for peace using the goal of making money.

Conference celebrates Biton Report

Bennet: "It's not a favor to Mizrachim, it's a favor to all the nation of Israel."

Emergency medical services: Beware Pokemon Go

Several Israelis injured playing Pokemon Go; Magen David Adom warns of "the dangers of the game."

'Africa’s future depends on Israel'

Christian African leaders met and planned with Natan Sharansky over the Jewish Agency's work on the continent.

Smotrich fought for Judea-Samaria - and won

Knesset is expected to pass a law which would equate Judea-Samaria residents with the rest of Israel in one important area - tax breaks.

Israel's new F-35 'Adir' takes to the skies

The new fighter jets, AS-1 class, herald a new age for the Israel Air Force.

Former Congresswoman: Israel responsible for terror in Europe

A former Georgia congresswoman tweeted the accusation that Israel is responsible for the attacks in France and Germany.

Jihadists call to attack Israeli Olympic team

Report: Al-Qaida-influenced terrorists take to social media, calling for "knife attack against Americans/Israelis" ahead of the Rio games.

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Lebanese envoy to the UN accuses Israel of repeatedly violating truce which ended 2nd Lebanon War; Amb. Danon says opposite is true.

They traded supper for kitbags and uniforms

Leaving their homes and families, members of the Regev Battalion reservists trained for a week in honor of their country.

Intelligence Minister: Destroy Hezbollah - through peace

Israeli Israel Intelligence Minister Israel Katz rolls out his plan for ruining Hezbollah, while avoiding war with Lebanon.

Israeli Bedouin teenager breaks into Gaza, disappears

Jauma Abu Ganima, a resident from the south, crossed the border before IDF soldiers could stop him, and disappeared into Khan Younis.

Watch: Italian Chief of Staff lands in Israel

General Claudio Graziano arrived in Israel last night on a state visit. Watch.

After diplomatic blitz, 'offensive' UNESCO vote postponed

A vote to deny the Temple Mount's Jewish significance was delayed, after Israeli diplomats outflanked the resolution's instigators.

Report: Abu Mazen boycotting Middle East Quartet

It seems the PA can't take the heat: in wake of accusations levelled in the Quartet report, Abbas calls for the boycott of Mid-East Quartet.

Iranian official: Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel

Speaker of Iran's Parliament claims Saudi Arabia shared intelligence with Israel during the Second Lebanon War in 2006.

Trump: Trip to Israel 'not a good idea at this moment'

Republican presidential candidate hesitant on a possible visit to Israel despite reports Jewish Republicans are planning one.

The Sanctity of Yom Haatzmaut

6 ways Israel is counting its blessings on Independence Day

Six statistics that show how Israel has grown in the years since its founding in 1948.

For many, Israel is a geopolitical tourist destination

Some travelers to the Jewish state enjoy more than just the scenery - they are making a statement to the world and to history.

What can Israel gain from the Syrian war?

Israel has paid $15,000 for each Syrian it treats, in a humanitarian campaign that may be keeping enemies at bay.

Netanyahu hails report ranking Israel 8th world power

While outlining moves to increase alliances worldwide, PM celebrates international report finding Israel is 8th in world in 'Power.'

Israel who?

US presidential debates completely avoid mention of Israel - is the Jewish state being ignored or catching a break?

'We must clarify to overcome'

Israel won't say 'Islam' in urging UN to fight 'extremism'

Irony: Israeli Legal Adviser says to defeat terror 'we must be clear about ideology at its source' - but neglects to clarify which ideology.

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Defense Minister insists Hamas return bodies of soldiers killed in Protective Edge as part of reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Israel ranked as world's 8th most powerful country

US News & World Report places Israel in the world's top ten power-wise, mostly because of its military.

India looks to Israel to help build security fence

Looking to prevent illegal entry on Pakistan border, India looks to Israel for help to construct innovative border fence.

China and Israel create a union of tech superpowers

Partnerships range from summits and mutual investments to creating new partnered schools and universities.

Israel ranked 18th best country in the world to live

The UN's Human Development Index has ranked Israel in 18th place for its list of the best countries in the world to live

'Breaking the Silence is a personal affront to every Israeli'

Dr. Yoaz Hendel explains why the actions of Breaking the Silence betray all Israelis and especially soldiers.

Bringing Israel to the masses via world's most popular bloggers

It isn't about fighting BDS. It's about giving people a positive reason to talk about Israel can help them in their everyday lives.

Near unanimous UN support for Israel 'an important achievement'

Arab representatives abstained on the proposal on farming technology for political reasons, even when it hurt their own country.

Rabbi Boteach: Jewish students silenced me for mentioning Israel

Does one London Jewish Society have a policy to silence talk of Israel? Rabbi Shmuely Boteach responds.

Pollard release a time of self-examination for Israel

'How did we let a person stay in prison for so long when we were also responsible?'

Egypt's Coptic Pope makes historic visit to Israel

Tawadros II becomes first Coptic Pope in decades to visit Jerusalem, for senior cleric's funeral; Church plays down political significance.

Will Israel benefit from Russia's Turkey tourism boycott?

With previously popular tourism hotspots Egypt and Turkey now ruled out Russian holidaymakers seek other options.

Lebanon accuses three of spying for Israel

Two Lebanese nationals and a Syrian charged with gathering information on individuals and military targets for the Jewish state.

British Press Blames Israeli 'Witchcraft' for Draw with Wales

Tal Ben Haim's hand motions during Gareth Bale's missed free kick are a 'curse' he placed on the Welshman, press screams.

UN Claims Gaza Will Be 'Uninhabitable' by 2020

Blaming wars with Israel and blockade for deteriorating situation in Gaza, UN report makes no mention of Hamas and its terror activities.

Major US Industrial Union Joins BDS Movement

Citing Israel's 'history of violating human rights,' United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America votes to boycott Jewish state.

Petition Blames Israel for No Gaza Reconstruction

No mention of Egypt's blockade or financial pledges never realized by 500,000 signatories demanding Israel lift its blockade of Gaza.

Is Turkey Halting Hamas Activity Within its Borders?

Reports fly that Turkey will restrict Hamas activity against Israel as it hopes to re-normalize relations with the Jewish state.

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

If someone is negotiating with Hamas in Qatar, Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn't authorized it, senior official asserts.

Hamas Claims it Captured Israeli Drone

In video published Wednesday, terror group says a 'special unit' reassembled an Israeli drone that fell in Gaza's Beit Lahia.