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Liberman to resign as Defense Minister?

Israeli defense minister sparks speculation with sudden announcement of upcoming public statement scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.

Liberman to resign as Defense Minister?

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

IDF soldiers attacked by terrorist hurling hand grenades, but manage to capture terrorist after grenades fail to detonate.

Terrorist nabbed on Gaza border after botched attack

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Following massive wave of rocket attacks by Gaza terror groups on Israel, Turkish government demands Israel refrain from responding.

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Convicted neo-Nazi a former yeshiva student?

Jerusalem yeshiva says man who later named his son after Adolf Hitler, convicted of joining neo-Nazi group had been student in 2015.

Convicted neo-Nazi a former yeshiva student?

Senior Air Force Official:

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

Israeli Air Force official says IDF hitting terror targets in urban areas in Gaza, without killing anyone.'

'IDF levelling seven-story buildings in aggressive response'

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

6 killed as IDF retaliates in Gaza following massive barrage of rocket fire on Israel, including terrorist killed infiltrating into Israel.

2 terrorists eliminated after rocket barrage on Israel

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

MK Miki Zohar confident Netanyahu will lead Israel to 'decisive victory' over Hamas, following wave of rocket attacks.

'We'll have a decisive victory over Hamas'

Watch: What's it like when a rocket lands right next to you?

Residents of southern Israel film rocket landing near them during barrage of attacks from Gaza.

Watch: What's it like when a rocket lands right next to you?

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

Israeli military says 150 targets in Gaza have been hit thus far in response to Hamas attacks, in response to barrage on southern Israel.

400 rockets fired at Israel, IDF hits 150 terror targets in Gaza

'It's a miracle my son came back'

IDF officer wounded during battle with Hamas terrorists regains consciousness.

'It's a miracle my son came back'

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Home water system which 'squeezes water from the air' to be produced in South Carolina. 'Trump has been a true friend of Israel.'

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Bonds of Zionism and friendship

They first met in America - now childhood friends reunite in Israel decades later to renew bonds of friendship and Zionism.

Bonds of Zionism and friendship

Fallen IDF Officer:

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

IDF officer killed during battle with Hamas terrorists to be laid to rest at 3:00 p.m. Monday, leaving behind a wife and two children.

Lt. Col. M. identified as 41-year-old father of two

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

President Reuven Rivlin, Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett eulogize IDF officer killed during Gaza fighting. 'He ensured our safety.'

'Special ops. forces make it possible for us to live here'

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Security officials convene Monday morning following battle in southern Gaza which claimed the life of IDF officer.

'IDF special unit fought heroically in Gaza'

Liberman: Slain officer's deeds to remain classified for years

Defense Minister eulogizes IDF Lt. Col. killed in fighting with Hamas terrorists in Gaza overnight. 'Israel lost an incredible warrior.'

Liberman: Slain officer's deeds to remain classified for years

7 Hamas terrorists eliminated in Gaza

IDF says forces engaged in 'exchange of fire' in Gaza operation, 7 Hamas terrorists killed in airstrikes.

7 Hamas terrorists eliminated in Gaza

Netanyahu:

'I'd retire tomorrow - but there's no one to take my place'

Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly tells senior justice official he'd be prepared to resign as PM - if only a replacement could be found.

'I'd retire tomorrow - but there's no one to take my place'

The 'Deal of the Century' mystery

White House is holding peace plans close to the chest, as Israel conveys in detail its fundamental positions to the US.

The 'Deal of the Century' mystery

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

Watch: Nation of Islam leader defends 'Death to Israel, Death to America' chant in Iran, warns Trump against maintaining sanctions on Iran.

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

What’s the big deal about Israel?

There is something intrinsically important about “Eretz Yisrael” that goes beyond the geography and the politics

What’s the big deal about Israel?

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Arab sources report that Israeli security forces surrounded building in hometown of Barkan terrorist. However, he was not inside.

IDF forces operating in Barkan terrorist's hometown

Near-miss at Ben Gurion Airport

Passenger plane straying from runway came close to colliding with landing aircraft at Israel's largest airport.

Near-miss at Ben Gurion Airport

Snowden issues surveillance warning to Israelis

Former CIA employee who leaked US government secrets warns Israelis over state surveillance, criticizes private Israeli cyber firms.

Snowden issues surveillance warning to Israelis

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Annual symposium on combating anti-Semitism held days after anti-Semitic attack on synagogue in Pennsylvania which left 11 dead.

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Grenades found in Joseph's Tomb as 1000 Jewish worshippers visit

Terrorists near Joseph's Tomb open fire on IDF soldiers, hurl firebombs and place grenades in tomb complex.

Grenades found in Joseph's Tomb as 1000 Jewish worshippers visit

Security chief opposes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Shin Bet internal security agency chief Nadav Argaman says death penalty won't deter terrorists, warns situation in PA 'highly unstable'.

Security chief opposes 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Terror attack foiled east of Jerusalem

Female terrorist neutralized during stabbing attack near Mishor Adumim, east of Jerusalem.

Terror attack foiled east of Jerusalem

Home of Barkan terrorist to be demolished - partially

Army issues demolition order for two stories of home where Barkan terrorist lived prior to attack which left two Israelis dead.

Home of Barkan terrorist to be demolished - partially

Palestinian Authority: Israel stole our snake

Israel's decision to choose national snake draws ire from Palestinian Authority, which claims Israel 'stole' Palestine viper.

Palestinian Authority: Israel stole our snake

Bolton: Trump to put 'maximum pressure on Iran'

US National Security Advisor John Bolton tells Arutz Sheva Trump admin. prepared to take tough stand on Iran 'unlike Obama admin.'

Bolton: Trump to put 'maximum pressure on Iran'

Iran accuses Israel of failed cyber attack

Tehran claims it foiled major Israeli cyber attack targeting Iran's infrastructure.

Iran accuses Israel of failed cyber attack

Terrorist shot during stabbing attack near Kiryat Arba

Attempted terror attack reported near Israeli town of Kiryat Arba near Hevron. Terrorist shot and neutralized.

Terrorist shot during stabbing attack near Kiryat Arba

Liberman hails Trump for 'bold decision' on Iran

'Trump's decision is a sea-change in the Mideast,' says Defense Minister, thanking president for 'critical blow' to Iranian infrastructure.

Liberman hails Trump for 'bold decision' on Iran

Netanyahu okays 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Following pressure from Bennett, PM gives green light to bill making it easier for terrorists convicted of murder to be executed.

Netanyahu okays 'death penalty for terrorists' bill

Palestinian-American author deported upon arrival in Israel

Arab-American who refused to answer security questions, mocked 'Zionist mythological fairy tales' deported from Israel.

Palestinian-American author deported upon arrival in Israel

NYU student senate to vote on BDS measure by secret ballot

New York University student senate to hold secret ballot next month on measure to divest from companies doing business with Israel.

NYU student senate to vote on BDS measure by secret ballot

'Pittsburgh massacre news felt like attack in Jerusalem'

Israeli Consul General in New York says Pittsburgh attack 'feels like local news', reminiscent of terror attacks inside Israel.

'Pittsburgh massacre news felt like attack in Jerusalem'

The end of Upper Nazareth?

Mayor of Galilee city plans to change city's name, end confusion between areas largest Jewish, Arab cities.

The end of Upper Nazareth?

Watch: President Trump - Good or bad for the Jews?

Boomerang highlights its top 4 reasons Israelis back President Trump. Opinion.

Watch: President Trump - Good or bad for the Jews?

Bus driver stabbed in central Israel over traffic dispute

Traffic dispute turns violent, with bus driver stabbed in central Israeli city.

Bus driver stabbed in central Israel over traffic dispute

Israel raids Palestinian Authority's Jerusalem offices

Israeli security forces conduct search in offices tied to PA's governor for Jerusalem district, following kidnapping of US citizen.

Israel raids Palestinian Authority's Jerusalem offices

IAF looks to maintain strategic edge with 'Blue and White Flag'

IDF hosts air units from six nations at 'Sky Angels' rescue training operation, while IAF works to maintain air superiority in parallel op.

IAF looks to maintain strategic edge with 'Blue and White Flag'

Brazil's president-elect:

'Brazilian embassy will be moved to Jerusalem'

Days after winning run-off election, Brazil's president-elect says he will fulfill campaign promise, move country's embassy to Jerusalem.

'Brazilian embassy will be moved to Jerusalem'

Disaster averted as Israeli F-16's brakes fail during landing

Israeli F-16I fighter jet nearly crashes into IAF base during landing, after landing brakes malfunction.

Disaster averted as Israeli F-16's brakes fail during landing

Left-wing Jewish group bashes Bennett for defending Trump

J-Street accuses Israeli minister of giving cover to Trump to 'spread hate', after minister says Trump not to blame for synagogue shooting.

Left-wing Jewish group bashes Bennett for defending Trump

Watch: Snake removed from Western Wall

Snake emerges from in between stones of Western Wall, causing commotion in Jerusalem holy site.

Watch: Snake removed from Western Wall

Agreement signed to reduce milk prices

Historical agreement between milk producers and Ministries of Agriculture and Treasury aims to gradually reduce milk prices through imports.

Agreement signed to reduce milk prices

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

Israeli aircraft fires on terror cell launching firebombs attached to balloons towards Israeli territory.

IDF aircraft opens fire on terrorists launching firebombs

The winners and losers in the Jerusalem council election

Haredim just one seat away from majority in Jerusalem city council as candidates gear up for run-off election in mayoral race.

The winners and losers in the Jerusalem council election

Israel's Mossad foils Iranian assassination plot in Denmark

Mossad agency aids in foiling of Iranian assassination plot in Denmark against leaders of anti-regime group living in exile.

Israel's Mossad foils Iranian assassination plot in Denmark

Jerusalem Election:

Berkovitch plans alliance with haredi faction

Hitorerut Jerusalem candidate who vowed to end 'haredi extortion' of city hall plans alliance with haredi candidate to win run-off election.

Berkovitch plans alliance with haredi faction

Cars torched, businesses hit in Arab sector after elections

Police report multiple incidents in Israeli Arab towns following local elections, including rioting, torching of cars.

Cars torched, businesses hit in Arab sector after elections

Ballot boxes closed, counting in full swing

11 thousand ballot boxes in 251 municipalities throughout Israel closed. Voter participation stands at 55%, a 10% increase from the 2013 ele

Ballot boxes closed, counting in full swing

Bennett - 'Trump is a great friend of the Jewish People'

Israeli Minister of Education, Naftali Bennett, comes out in support of President Trump while overseas supporting Pittsburgh community.

Bennett - 'Trump is a great friend of the Jewish People'

Dermer - 'Antisemitism didn't start with Trump'

Israeli Ambassador to the US, Ron Dermer, contends that uptick in Antisemitic attacks is not fault of President Trump.

Dermer - 'Antisemitism didn't start with Trump'

IAI signs massive weapons deal

Israel Aerospace Industries will supply missile defense systems to the tune of $550 million to an undisclosed country in Asia.

IAI signs massive weapons deal

Israeli journalist interrogated in Abu Dhabi

A Channel 2 journalist attempting to cover the Judo Grand Slam in Abu Dhabi interrogated by Emirati security forces for thirteen hours

Israeli journalist interrogated in Abu Dhabi

Israeli film dropped from Iraqi Kurdish festival competition

Film festival judges in Iraqi Kurdistan protest removal of Israeli film, refuse to declare winner.

Israeli film dropped from Iraqi Kurdish festival competition

Two adults, six children killed in Dead Sea crash

Family trapped in car burns to death following car crash on Route 90 near Dead Sea in southern Israel.

Two adults, six children killed in Dead Sea crash