Israel

Israel's stealth F-35 squadron returned to active duty

F-35 fleet of fighters grounded following crash of US Marines craft. Following extensive examination, Israeli planes restored to service.

Haredi family hospitalized after opening Ali Express order

Suspicious substance found in packages ordered online by haredi family in Beitar Illit, south of Jerusalem.

Liberman to Gazans: Hamas is holding you hostage

Israeli Defense Minister calls on Gazans to turn on Hamas terror organization, says Hamas and Iran using them 'like hostages'.

Lapid rips 'abominable' criticism of journalist's mixed marriage

Yesh Atid chief says he opposes assimilation, but blasts critics of Israeli Arab journalist's marriage to Jewish actor.

She got engaged - but no one was happy

Sara Chadad is not a 'regular kallah.'

Despite surge from Russia, aliyah falls in 2018

Immigration to Israel declines in 2018, despite 35% increase in immigration from Russia, as French aliyah declines.

Pro-Israel 'Trump of Brazil' poised to win presidency

Right-wing presidential candidate who vowed to move embassy to Jerusalem, close Palestinian embassy in Brasilia, holds double-digit lead.

IDF Chief of Staff to address Friends of IDF gala in NYC

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces to celebrate ‘A Night of Heroes’ marking Israel's 70th year of independence.

Watch: Terrorist nabbed following stabbing attack

Terrorist who stabbed two IDF soldiers located and arrested in joint operation of IDF, police, Border Police, and Shin Bet security agency.

Poll: Labor falls to 8, Jewish Home surges to 13

With entry of former IDF chief of staff Benny Gantz into politics, center-left vote split, as Likud maintains double-digit lead.

Russia to expel Israeli-born rabbi accused of espionage

Chabad emissary who has served as Siberia's chief rabbi to be deported from Russia after being accused of espionage.

Iranian FM meets Neturei Karta delegation

Radical anti-Zionist group praises Iranian FM for 'longtime friendship' with Jewish people, expresses 'pain' over Netanyahu's UN address.

Israel's maiden moon launch delayed to 2019

Organization behind Israel's first mission to the moon announces delay in the vessel's launch from December to early 2019.

History, Israel & the situation today

Will history really only last 6,000 years? Also, what is anti-Semitism today?

'Converts to Judaism suffering because of gov't failure to act'

Deputy Defense Minister calls on government to appoint empower Chief Rabbi to handle conversion matters, says delay harming converts.

Burglar sexually assaults Israeli woman during home invasion

'Like a scene from horror movie.' Arab burglar breaks into home near Jerusalem, assaults woman while threatening her with pruning shears.

Danon thanks Haley for 'standing up for truth at the UN'

Israel's ambassador to UN lauds Nikki Haley following announcement she plans to step down.

'One Palestinian shot me, another saved my life'

Survivor of Barkan terror attack recalls hiding under office table as terrorist gunned down coworkers, says Arab employee saved her life.

What’s the big deal about Israel?

A deeper look at the centrality of the Land of Israel.

Federal court blocks Arizona's anti-BDS law

Court blocks Arizona law requiring that state contractors certify they will not participate in anti-Israel boycott.

Netanyahu to UN chief: Send IAEA to inspect Iranian nuke sites

Israeli Prime Minister meets UN Secretary-General in New York, urges UN to take action on Israelis held captive by Hamas terror group.

Germany: Plot to attack Israel with chemical weapons uncovered

Syrian arrested in Germany in alleged plot to attack Israeli targets with chemical weapons.

Greenblatt urges EU to adopt Trump's 'frank' approach towards PA

'Aid programs to Palestinian Authority have failed to promote peace,' US envoy tells EU donor nations, urges 'shunning' of Hamas.

Angela Merkel to receive honorary doctorate from Haifa U

Israeli university to award German chancellor honorary degree next week, citing 'leadership in human rights', friendship with Israel.

'Israel will think twice before attacking'

Syrian Dep. FM says Israeli 'aggression' is aimed at those who want to 'reduce terror,' claims S-300s will 'paralyze' Israel.

Netanyahu departs for US ahead of meeting with Trump

As Prime Minister leaves for New York, Netanyahu vows Israel will continue to take action against Iranian forces in Syria.

'He wanted to sanctify God's name with music'

Victim of deadly hit-and-run by Spanish report identified as haredi pianist Haim Tukachinsky.

Thousands gather at Western Wall in J'lem for Sukkot festival

Worshippers gather in Old City of Jerusalem for first Intermediary Day of Sukkot festival.

Spanish reporter denied house arrest after deadly J'lem accident

Journalist who killed Jerusalem man after Sukkot prayers while driving drunk in hit and run to remain in jail.

Ramat Givat Zeev welcomes new superintendent

New, upscale neighborhood near Jerusalem welcomes leader of Chilean Orthodox Jewish community as its new school superintendent.

Gaza economy in 'free fall', warns World Bank

Cuts by Palestinian Authority, reduction in US aid is sending already moribund Gaza economy into 'free fall', says World Bank.

Israeli police make startling discovery during traffic stop

After police pull over speeding car in southern Israel, officers discover 21-year-old woman dying of gunshot wounds.

Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy 'resort' in Sudan

New film recounts secret Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews via secret outpost on Sudanese coast.

ANALYSIS: Russia throws Israel under the bus

Vladimir Putin has his own agenda for Syria and the Middle East.

Gaza rioter killed in clashes with IDF

Health officials in Gaza say rioter killed by IDF fire, 10 more wounded. Gazans hold 'riot at sea' along maritime border.

US: Iran to blame for downing of Russian plane

National Security Advisor John Bolton urges Russia to reconsider plan to transfer advanced missiles to Syria.

Russia bolsters Syrian air defenses amid tensions with Israel

Days after Russia blamed Israel for downing of plane over Syria, Russia vows to upgrade Syrian air defense network.

Putin to Netanyahu: We don't believe IDF's story

Russian president tells Netanyahu his government does not accept Israeli claims regarding downing of Russian military aircraft over Syria.

In J.K. Rowling’s new book, villain is Israel-hating anti-Semite

Author of Harry Potter series has new kind of villain for latest novel - a left-wing anti-Semite who despises Israel.

Russia: Israel responsible for downing of plane

Russian defense ministry presents conclusions of investigation into downing of Russian plane by Syrian anti-aircraft missiles.

ANALYSIS: Who's really to blame for downed Russian plane?

The Israeli and Russian versions of the incident differ greatly, but Putin is calming the waters.

Trump to meet Netanyahu in New York

White House confirms President Trump will meet Prime Minister Netanyahu in New York next week.

PM: Israel will use all its might if war is forced upon us

Netanyahu says Israel hoping to prevent break major conflict - but adds IDF prepared to use all of its might if war becomes inevitable.

Senior Israeli official: Reinforced security for nuclear sites

Israel Atomic Energy Commission director says security around Israel's nuclear sites 'improved and reinforced' due to Iran threats.

Iran to UN: Supervise Israel's nuclear program

Iranian UN Amb. Khoshrou demands UN take 'firm actions' to 'eliminate' Israel's alleged nuclear weapons.

Downing of Spy Plane:

IDF delegation heads to Moscow

Israeli military officials head to Russia in bid to prove IDF not to blame for downing of Russian aircraft over Syria.

Abbas plans NY meeting following closure of PLO office

Palestinian Authority leader calls on diplomats to join meeting in NY to confront 'radical shift' in US approach to Mideast under Trump.

Dozens of Gazans infiltrate into Israel

Terrorists hurl grenade, firebombs at IDF soldiers along Gaza border. Dozens of rioters cross border, vandalize army position.

Putin: Downing of Russian plane appears to be accident

Russian president says downing of Russian plane wasn't deliberate, will discuss incident with Netanyahu.

Russia summons Israel envoy after plane downed in Syria

Israeli ambassador summoned, Russian defense minister threatens response, after Israel blamed for downing of Russian plane.

Russia: Israel gave warning a minute before attacking

Russian defense ministry says 'irresponsible' Israeli actions during strike in Syria responsible for downing of Russian spy plane.

Watch: If Israel were a village of 100 persons

Central Bureau of Statistics presents latest population data - with a scaled-down model for easier visualization.

Israel court halts expulsion of French-US academic

US-French professor who attempted to block demolition of illegal Arab outpost east of Jerusalem has deportation orders revoked by court.

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IDF prepares to demolish home of terrorist who murdered Ari Fuld

Army engineering team maps out home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in preparation for demolition.

Sharia court in Israel places Jewish girl in Arab custody

Anti-assimilation group challenges decision to grant full custody of Israeli Jewish girl to her Arab grandmother, despite mother's protests.

Hamas openly praises murder of Ari Fuld

Terror group which controls Gaza Strip 'welcomes' murder of American-Israeli father of four in Gush Etzion.

'An Israeli hero'

Prime Minister Netanyahu, Education Minister Bennett pay condolence call to family of American-Israeli man murdered in terror attack.

Israel to deport US-French professor for blocking demolition

American-French professor who attempted to block Israeli bulldozers preparing for demolition of illegal Arab town to be deported.

Ted Cruz: May Ari Fuld's memory forever be a blessing

Texas Senator eulogizes murdered American-Israeli man killed in Gush Etzion terror attack. 'Fuld was a passionate advocate for Israel.'

Watch: IDF bus attacked after accidentally entering Qalandia

IDF bus carrying soldiers and officers accidentally enters Qalandia, north of Jerusalem, and comes under a hail of stones.