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Demolition order for home of terrorist who murdered IDF soldier

IDF confirms it gave notice for impending demolition of home of terrorist who dropped block on soldier's head, killing him.

Lebanon war broke Israel's fighting spirit, says Hezbollah chief

Israel not ready for a new war, claims Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, saying Israeli army was traumatized by 2006 Lebanon war.

IDF chief visits Gaza Division as tensions remain high

Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot visits Gaza border area amid ongoing efforts to secure ceasefire with Hamas following escalation in tensions.

'No greater defender of Israel than John McCain'

Netanyahu remembers late Senator John McCain as a 'great patriot' and 'defender of Israel'.

1 seriously wounded in stabbing in Kiryat Sefer yeshiva

17-year-old stabbed during apparent brawl in yeshiva in Modiin Illit's Kiryat Sefer neighborhood in southwestern Samaria.

Poland gives out record numbers of passports to Israelis

Over 20,000 Israelis get Polish citizenship between 2010 to 2017 - a 250% increase over previous seven-year period.

Housing markets booming in Judea and Samaria

With Israelis moving across Green Line into Judea and Samaria, prices in settlement housing markets surge.

Lithuania offers to broker talks between Israel and EU

Prime Minister of Lithuania offers to initiate dialogue between European Union and Israel in pursuit of 'compromise on int'l issues'.

Report: PA foiled attack near major Israeli highway

PA security forces locate and disarm explosive device near Jerusalem-Tel Aviv roadway, preventing potentially major terror attack.

The Arabs were in the land of Israel first? Fake news

Jay Shapiro posits that the Palestinian Arab claims to history in the land of Israel are baseless.

US volunteer Israeli Air Force to be buried in Arlington

American fighter pilot who volunteered in Israeli Air Force during War of Independence to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

21-year-old Jerusalem man drowns at Israeli national park

Jerusalem man visiting Gan Hashlosha Sachne park in northern Israel drowns.

Family of Ethiopian Bible quiz contestant immigrates to Israel

Relatives of Ethiopian man who competed in Israel's Bible Quiz permitted to stay in Israel, make Aliyah.

'Trump's comments about Israel no reason to get alarmed'

Republican official in Israel says Trump admin remains solidly pro-Israel, Trump's comment that Israel must pay 'high price' is nothing new.

'Trump WH is friendliest admin to Israel ever'

Ex-ambassador to US Michael Oren says US quietly backs Israeli growth in Golan, adds Trump expects both sides to make painful concessions.

'We will hit Israel if US attacks Iran'

Senior Iranian cleric rejects Trump's offer to negotiate, vows to hit Israel if US attacks Iran.

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Bolton: No 'quid pro quo' in Jerusalem embassy move

NSA John Bolton says President Trump's statement that Israel will pay 'higher price' for embassy move doesn't indicate change in policy.

Lana Del Rey: I won't nix Israel show - but I'll visit Palestine

American singer refuses calls by BDS supporters to cancel Israel show, but vows to visit 'Palestine', says she understands 'concerns'.

Bolton: No plans for US to recognize Golan as Israeli territory

President Trump's National Security Advisor says US has no plans to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

How much sleep does Netanyahu get?

PM fields questions on Instagram ranging from the future of Israeli towns in Judea and Samaria, to his favorite food.

Hamas chief touts expected deal with Israel

Ismail Haniyeh hails expected ceasefire with Israel as a triumph, tells Gazans Israeli security restrictions will be lifted.

After decade building freeze, flagship settlement to grow by 65%

Six years after PM vowed to build 300 new homes to replace 30 demolished in Samaria town, Beit El to get 650 new housing units.

The 20th century: What happened?

Will Supreme Court petition end discrimination on Temple Mount?

Civil rights group demands end to restrictions aimed at Jewish visitors to Temple Mount. Court gives state 60 days to respond.

Pepsi to pick up Israel's SodaStream for $3.2 billion

PepisCo announces plans to buy Israel-based SodaStream at $144 a share, with a total price tag of $3.2 billion.

Terrorist opens fire on IDF troops near Gaza - and is eliminated

Gunfight on Gaza border as terrorist opens fire on Israeli forces. Terrorist eliminated by tank fire.

IDF uncovers weapon stash in Samaria

Israeli forces unearth illegal weapon cache in PA village in Samaria, including sub-machine gun.

Hamas: Significant progress towards ceasefire deal with Israel

Senior Hamas officials say talks with Israel via proxies making progress, deal likely by next week.

Trump to Jordan:

Without a deal, Israel will end up with 'Mohammad' as PM

President Trump reportedly told King of Jordan that Israel will end up with Arab PM if no peace deal can be reached with PA.

'Surrendering to Hamas will only lead to war'

Naftali Bennett warns that efforts to de-escalate conflict with Hamas could backfire, lead to full-scale war.

'Russia, Israel, and US agree - Iran must leave Syria'

NSA John Bolton says Putin doesn't have 'same interests' as Iran, agrees with US, Israeli demand that Iran withdraw forces from Syria.

Report: Israel asked US not to cut UNRWA's budget

New report says Israel asked US not to cut aid to Gaza, to avoid violence on the border.

Nation-State Law – The Inferiority Complex of the Right

'Israel's security is very important to Russia'

Russian Ambassador Viktorov says Israel's security is important to Russia, but only part of his country's concerns.

Poll: Israel not an important partner for US Democrats

Pew poll finds that, while Republicans see Israel as an important partner for US foreign policy, Democrats ignore it.

Report: Israeli jets hit Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli fighter jets hit targets in Syria.

Watch: Israel rescues Syrian 'White Helmets'

'They were afraid, but when they reached Israel, they were crying from joy,' says IDF officer who oversaw rescue of Syrian civilians.

Police evacuate Israeli outpost after officer injured

Day after Border Police officer suffers head injury after being hit by stones thrown by Jewish youths, police evacuate nearby outpost.

IDF opens fire on Hamas post after mortars land near Negev town

Terrorists in Gaza fire projectiles at Israeli towns in western Negev. IDF responds with tank fire on Hamas positions in Gaza.

Trump:

Israeli security, Mideast peace top issues in next Putin meeting

Trump declares meeting with Putin a success, vows to focus on Israeli security, terror, Mideast peace, nuclear proliferation at follow-up.

Report: Terrorist eliminated in Gaza

1 dead, 3 injured in Israeli airstrike on Gaza terrorists launching incendiary bombs at Israel.

Female Border Police officer injured by Jewish stone-throwers

Officer suffers head injury after being hit by stones hurled during clashes between Jewish residents of Yitzhar, Arab villagers.

'Nationality Law' goes to final vote in Knesset

Committee paves way for Knesset to vote on law enshrining Israel's status as nation-state of the Jewish people.

Watch: Teen flees haredi extremists in Beit Shemesh

'I fled because they wanted to kill me,' says teenage girl filmed fleeing mob in Beit Shemesh. 'This is a small group of haredi radicals.'

'Obama barred Israel from passing Nationality Law'

Senior Likud officials say Netanyahu held off on Nationality Law in the past due to Obama's opposition. Law now supported by Trump admin.

Rioter shot during clashes on Israeli-Gaza border dies

Gaza rioter shot by IDF forces securing the border dies in Jerusalem hospital.

Syrian refugees moving in on Israeli border

Dozens of Syrians head towards Israeli side of Golan Heights, close to within 200 yards of the border to request entry.

Michael Oren:

'Putin is serious about forcing Iran out of Syria'

Russia has mutual interest with US and Israel in ultimately removing Iranian forces from Syria, says Dep. Min, ex-ambassador Michael Oren.

Shaked: I'll run for PM - after Bennett

Justice Minister dispels rumors she could join Likud and run against Jewish Home chief Naftali Bennett. 'Bennett and I get along great.'

Trump:

'Putin believes in Israel, is a fan of Netanyahu'

Trump-Putin meeting will 'really' benefit Israel, says Trump, adding that Russian leader is a 'believer' in Israel, fan of Netanyahu.

US Embassy in Jerusalem to cost $21.5 million for upgrades

Upgrades to complete full relocation of embassy staff from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to cost $21.5 million, compared to estimate of $250,000.

ANALYSIS: Israel's Gaza dilemma

Snippet: Netanyahu's seeming restraint on the Gaza front is a calculated balance of the risks Israel faces from all directions.

Khamenei:

'There will be no Mideast peace deal, Israel will wither away'

Ayatollah blasts President Trump's plans to broker peace between Israel, PA, says Israel will disappear, leaving only Palestinian state.

Turkish terror suspect deported from Israel

Israel expels 27-year-old Turkish woman accused of working on behalf of Hamas terror organization during trip to Israel.

'The haredi community is in terrible danger'

Haredi lawmaker says Nationality Law a threat to haredi community in Israel, urges peers not to back it.

'Liberman is a weak, confused Defense Minister'

Jewish Home blasts Defense Minister amid tussle between party chief Bennett and defense officials. 'Liberman needs to deal with terrorism.'

Report: 22 dead in Israeli strikes on Syrian base

22 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Syrian base, observer group claims. At least 9 of the dead are Iranian soldiers.

IDF deploys missile defense system in Tel Aviv area

Follow escalation with Gaza terror groups, IDF deploys extra Iron Dome missile defense batteries to Tel Aviv area, southern Israel.

Lindsey Graham to Netanyahu: Assad and Iran are a package deal

Republican senator responds to PM's statement that Israel 'has no problem' with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad remaining in power. '

Minister Zeev Elkin leads J'lem mayoral race

Poll: Likud minister leads rivals in upcoming Jerusalem mayoral election, including in possible run-off election.