Inside Israel

Bereaved Parents want Terrorists' Information

Parents who lost children to terrorist attacks are calling on PM Netanyahu to answer questions about terrorists up for release.

Video: Confrontations as Thousands Rally for Rav Yaakov Yosef

Thousands of supporters rallied in support of Rav Yaakov Yosef Sunday afternoon after the rabbi was interrogated by Jerusalem police.

Enid Wurtman: Pillar of Strength in Need of Lifeline

A pillar of strength for thousands of former Soviet refuseniks, social worker Enid Wurtman now finds herself in need of a lifeline as well.

OECD: How Israel Compares on Taxes, Cell Phones

The OECD report includes comparisons of Israeli taxation, communications prices to the average.

Mixed Healthcare News in OECD Report

OECD finds that Israelis are healthy, but hospitals are understaffed and overcrowded. Government promises change.

Survey: Religious Right Continues Growth

The political right-wing and hareidi-religious bloc continues to grow, poll finds. Public support for parties nearly unchanged.

Bereaved Father Endorses Jewish Music, Commemorates Murdered Son

Dr. Naftali Moses, whose son was murdered in the terrorist attack on the Mercaz HaRav yeshiva, commemorates his son’s memory through Jewish music.

House of Caiaphas Ossuary is Authentic

Archeologists authenticate 2,000 year old burial box of Miriam, daughter of Yeshua son of High Priest Caiaphas.

Does English Literature Have a Place in Yeshiva? Absolutely!

You wouldn't think that a Talmud teacher would need to know Shakespeare, but Amy Gelbart, of Herzog College in Alon Shvut, thinks otherwise.

Israel Nabs Hamas MP, 3 Others in Shechem

The IDF arrested a Hamas lawmaker and three other officials Tuesday in the area of Shechem. Currently 14 Hamas terrorist lawmakers are detained.

Police Destroy Migron Outpost – Again

A large unit of police officers early Wednesday morning brought in tractors and destroyed five structures at the Migron Heights outpost.

Rabbi Lior Speaks About Arrest: It Was an Excuse to Harass

Kiryat Arba's Rabbi Dov Lior spoke with students about his arrest. "I did not break any laws. Saying that a rabbi incites is baseless libel."

New Air Force Pilots to ‘Get Their Wings’

Israel’s newest Air Force pilots “receive their wings” in IDF ceremonies this week at the Negev base of Hatzerim, five miles east of Be’er Sheva.

‘MK’ Glenn Beck to Address Knesset

Glenn Beck, who plans a "Restoring Courage" rally in Jerusalem, also will tell a Knesset panel about fighting efforts to delegitimize Israel.

Rivlin: Keep Israeli Businesses Israeli

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin called on Israeli corporate executives not to rush to give up control of their companies to foreign elements.

Netanyahu: Abbas, Just Say the Six Words

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Abbas has to say "I will accept the Jewish state" and repeats peace formulations from his speech to Congress.

Arab Attacker Injures 2 in Be'er Sheva

Two people are hospitalized after what appears to be a terror attack Monday afternoon. Police hunt for the attacker.

Photo Essay: 'We will Not Be Silent for Dignity of Torah'

Hundreds protested the "humiliation" of Rav Dov Lior by police, who stopped his car and arrested him.

Anti-Israel Boycotts Useless ‘Acts of War,' Says Research

Anti-Israel consumer boycotts are ineffective and should be considered “acts of war,” according to a report by Financial Immunities.

Terrorist Abduction Plot Foiled by Shin Bet, IDF

The IDF and Shin Bet have foiled a terrorist plot to kidnap an Israeli soldier and attack other Israeli citizens.

Tamar Fogel, Orphaned Terror Victim, Visits Pollard in Jail

Tamar Fogel, 12-year-old survivor of the Fogel family massacre, visited Jonathan Pollard in jail during the mourning week (shiva) for his father.

Hamas Hunger Strike in Israeli Prison

Hamas terrorist prisoners proclaim a hunger strike in Israeli prison after learning some privileges are to be revoked.

Jew Beaten by Arab Mob in Jerusalem

A Jew was yanked out of his car and beaten by an Arab mob in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Issawiya. Other Arabs rescued him -- but he is wounded.

Hamas Accuses Israel of 'Lies' on Accepting Shalit Deal

The Hamas terrorist rulers of Gaza have accused Israel of “lying” and say there is “nothing new” in a deal on Gilad Shalit.

Israel Accepts Mediator Deal on Shalit

Israel has accepted a proposal by the German mediator for the freedom of kidnapped IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Idea of Flotilla for Hamas Begins to Sink

Israel threatens sanctions against journalists taking part in the pro-Hamas flotilla, which already has been whittled down following US pressure.

IDF Combat Soldiers to Demonstrate Against IDF Radio

Demo is part of grassroots group campaign against Galei Tzahal, the military radio station that coddles Hamas spokesmen.

Arab Driver Runs Down, Kills Jewish Teenager in Samaria

Police have arrested an Arab driver who ran over and killed a Jewish teenage in Samaria Saturday night. It apparently was not intentional.

Shalit in Hamas Hands for Five Years

Five full years have passed since Gilad Shalit’s capture. Israeli media mounts full-court press on Netanyahu.

Matisyahu Back in Israel with New Sound, New CD

Jewish-American superstar singer is supporting his new CD - Live at Stubb's Vol. 2 featuring Yehuda Solomon of Moshav Band and a new track.

Nefesh B'Nefesh Encourages Aliyah to Northern Israel

New 'Go North' program aims to bring 1,500 new immigrants to northern Israel - mostly the green and lush Galilee - in the coming five years.

Deri Returns to Politics – but Not to Shas

Former Shas leader officially announces he will form new party and run in the next election to the Knesset.

Colombia Pop Star ‘Shakira’ Skips, Shuns Politics in Visit

Colombian pop start Shakira visits Israel and unlike most stars, focuses on good will for children and shuns politics and anti-Israeli boycotts.

Sirens to Sound Twice as Turning Point 5 Enters 3rd Day

Sirens are expected to sound at 11:00 o'clock this morning (Wednesday) and again at 7:00 p.m. as Turning Point 5 enters its third day.

Emergency Exercise - Hundreds of Fatalaties in Nature Reserve

ZAKA volunteers took part in an exercise which simulated a disaster which would result in 500 casualties.

Young Women Released after Arson Arrests

Yiska Weiss, 21, and a 17 year old released to home arrest, suspected of anti-Arab violence.

National Emergency Drill Brings Civilian Organizations Together

INN TV visits the Turning Point 5 national emergency drill war-room in the Kirya Base

Jonathan Pollard Denied Attendance at Father's Graveside

Prof. Morris Pollard was laid to rest Monday without having his son Jonathan present to say kaddish, the Jewish prayer for the dead.

El Al Plane Damage Traced to Singapore, Cause Still Unknown

Damage that caused an El Al passenger plane in Israel to make an emergency landing last month has been traced to Singapore.

Illegal Mosque Next to Begin’s Grave

Jerusalem municipality in no rush to halt construction, says activist, who plans a surprise at Presidents’ Conference.

Turning Point 5 National Defense Drill This Week

Israel continues to prepare for the possibility of war with “Turning Point 5”, this week's nationwide Home Front defense drill.

Massive Phone-In to White House to Free Pollard for Funeral

Two campaigns to free Jonathan Pollard to attend his father’s funeral: A massive phone-in to the White House and political pressure from Israel.

Survey: More Support for Settlers, Less Belief in Negotiations

Ariel University Center of Samaria releases survey which shows that more Israelis support the Jewish communities of Judea and Samaria.

Coalition-Opposition Fight Over Cheese Prices

Kadima MK places cottage cheese container on Netanyahu’s table, angering coalition chairman.

FIBA Rejects Female Basketball Player Shirt Request

International Basketball Federation refuses to let a religious member of Israel’s women’s team wear a T-shirt under sleeveless game shirt.

General Electric Building CleanTech R&D Center in Israel

General Electric is pumping another $3-5 million into Israel with its eighth R&D, this time focusing on medical devices and CleanTech.

Grapel Tells Egypt His ‘Spy Secrets’ Were on Internet

Ilan Grapel, accused by Egypt of spying, told investigators all the information he passed on to friends already was available on the Internet.

Famous US Chefs to Dish It Out in Israel

Four world-renowned chefs from New Orleans, including John Besh, will cook it up in Israel in a Jewish Agency “sister city” tour. Strictly kosher.

Total Lunar Eclipse on Wednesday Night

A total lunar eclipse over 100 minutes in length will be visible in Israel Wednesday night, from about 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. local time.

Ness Technologies to be Acquired by Citigroup Unit

Israel's Ness Technologies is to be acquired by Citigroup's international venture capital unit in a deal valued at $307 million.

Police Training to Stop Mass Invasion of Arab Protesters

Police are conducting a large-scale training exercise in preparation for a possible massive Arab invasion from Judea and Samaria in September.

Wolfensohn Barred from Beirut U.,Learns Arab Gratitude Firsthand

Sir James Wolfensohn denied the role of commencement speaker in Beirut despite his services to the Arabs.

Education Minister Tours Shomron, Emphasizes Biblical Connection

Education Minister Saar took part in a young Likud activists' tour of the Shomron region. "The settlement movement secures the Israeli people."

MK Ben Ari Brings Sudanese to Posh Pool

National Union parliamentarian brings 40 Sudanese to stylish swimming pool, to point out leftist hypocrisy.

Debate: Right vs. Left - SOS-Israel vs. Peace Now

Video: Shai Gefen of Chabad and Our Land of Israel met Peace Now’s Yariv Oppenheimer for a heated debate on Israel’s existential woes

Leftist Professor: ‘Break the Necks’ of Right-wing ’Scoundrels’

A senior Ben Gurion U. professor urges people “break the necks of right-wing scoundrels,” but the university blocked protests on its website.

Soldiers Literally Give their Blood for Israel

The expression of soldiers giving their blood for a country never is truer than in Israel, where troops give 25 percent of blood bank donations.

Government Accepts Peace Now Appeal to Destroy 3 Jewish Homes

The government has accepted a Peace Now appeal and told the High Court it will destroy three new homes under construction in Migron in Samaria.

Torah Scroll for Jewish Neighborhood Overlooking Temple Mount

Shavuot holiday joy continues as the first Torah scroll is brought to the new Jewish neighborhood on the Mount of Olives.

Video: Mr. Heavy Metal Performs Hatikva in Tel Aviv

"Mr. Heavy Metal" Marty Friedman performs Hatikva with Japanese metal band in Israel. Jewish former Megadeth member rocks Tel Aviv.