Inside Israel

New Factory Announced as Ice Cream Season Begins

Israel’s "ice cream season,” escorted by dry and hot weather, has begun. Osem-Nestlé’s says it will build a new plant in a Negev development

When Terror Victims Have No One to Help Them, Selah Steps In

When immigrant terror victims have no family or community support to help them deal with the overwhelming tragedy, Selah steps in to help.

MKs Orlev, Rotem Excel in Zionism

MKs Orlev and Rotem are chosen by the Institute for Zionist Strategies as those who excelled in Zionist lawmaking.

Stabbing Prevented in Otniel

IDF nabs two terrorists with knives as they make their way to Otniel, in the hills of Judea.

Netanyahu: We Will Defend Our Borders

'Nakba Day' protesters are against Israel's very existence, says Netanyahu, who warns, “We are determined to defend our borders.”

One Jew, Eleven Arabs Reported Dead in Arab Attacks

Six reported dead on Lebanese border, 4 on Syrian border, one in Gaza as Arabs protest their defeat in 1948.

Arab MK: Truck Attack 'a Regular Accident'

Incident in which Arab driver hit cars along two-kilometer route, attacked bystanders was “regular accident,” says Arab MK, driver's family.

Israeli Bone Cell Experiment to Take off with Endeavor Shuttle

Monday’s scheduled launch of the Endeavor will carry an Israeli experiment that began on the 2003 shuttle that ended in the death of Ilan Ramon.

Netanyahu: Arabs Better Off in Israel Than Elsewhere

The tiny State of Israel has worked hard to establish peace with its Arab neighbors and with the Arabs living within its midst, says PM Netanyahu.

Ayalon: Remember the Real 'Nakba'

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon is calling on the public to remember the “real Nakba” – that of Jewish refugees expelled from Arab lands.

No Political Blues for Deep Purple

Members of the band “Deep Purple” have no qualms about performing in Israel – and says those who do are “wimps.”

One Dead in Suspected Terrorist Traffic Crash

Police suspect an Arab truck driver purposely rammed into several cars in Tel Aviv Sunday morning, killing one person on “Nakba Day.”

French MPs Visit Kidnapped Soldier Shalit’s Parents

French legislators are visiting the parents of Gilad Shalit, who holds French citizenship and has been held hostage by Hamas nearly five years.

Arab Rioters Threaten Jewish Homes During Funeral in Old City

Arab rioters attempted Saturday to burst into several Jewish homes built in the Moscowitz housing project in eastern Jerusalem.

Security Closure in Judea and Samaria

Security crossings into Judea and Samaria are closed until after midnight Sunday night due to Nakba Day.

Hevron: Armed Arabs 100 Meters from Hadassah House

Large IDF forces in Hevron Friday; IDF lets PA 'police' handle Arab procession toward Hadassah House.

NIF, NGO-Monitor Clash over Far-Left Funding

NIF denies funding pro-boycott group, NGO-Monitor accuses NIF of misrepresenting facts, “uncivil smear tactics.”

Controversy as German Company Backs out of Israel Project

German national railways backs out of Israel train line project following pressure from left. Holocaust survivors critical.

JNF Trees to Protect Gaza Belt Towns

The Jewish National Fund plans to help protect Gaza Belt towns in the Negev by planting trees to block terrorist visibility.

Over a Million Tourists Since January

More than a million tourists came to Israel in the first quarter of this year, despite the tension generated in the region by the “Arab Spring.”

Rabbis: Go to Meron for Lag BaOmer Day, Not Evening

Chief Rabbis call on Lag BaOmer visitors to Meron to postpone until Sunday so workers preparing the site won't desecrate Sabbath.

Hundreds of Jews 'Take Netzer'

Former MK Geula Cohen recited the "Shehecheyanu" blessing and the smell of felafel filled the night air. 12,000 at Samaria-IDF event.

Umm el-Fahm Resident Passed Info, Money to Hamas

A 52-year-old resident of Umm el-Fahm has been convicted of aiding Hamas.

Katsav Verdict: Undecided

No decision yet on whether to send former President Moshe Katzav to prison until the appeals process ends.

An Inside Look at Palestinian Authority Society: Honor Killings

The case of a young Arab woman, found murdered near Hevron after disappearing a year ago, offers a rare close-up of “honor killings” in the PA.

Israel's Highest Honor Awarded on Independence Day

Bar Ilan University's Professor Penina Klein was among the 10 recipients of Israel's highest honor Tuesday night -- the Israel Prize.

Video: Eyewitness Accounts of 1947 UN Vote for Israel

Israel worked to the last minute to win UN recognition in 1947. One delegate who promised to vote for Israel was pulled out of the men’s roo

Israeli Soccer Stars Recruited to Promote Road Safety

Role models from sports world join the effort to save lives on the roads by undergoing unpleasant simulated situations.

Remembering Avraham Dovid, Killed "in the Tent of Torah"

The mother of Avraham Dovid, murdered in the Mercaz Harav Massacre, speaks about her son and what we can learn from him. May his memory be blessed.

Intel Chooses Israel to Produce New ’Ivy Bridge’ Processor

Israel’s Intel plant is one of two in the world to produce the 3D “Ivy Bridge” processor, measured in nanometers (billionths of a meter).

16 Named as Bible Quiz Finalists

Sixteen youths from Israel and the Diaspora have been named as Bible Quiz champions and will take part in the finals Tuesday.

Memorial Road Project Remembers Yesha Terror Victims

A project at Ofra Girls’ School in Samaria marks out seven points on the north-south Highway 60 that has claimed dozens of terror victims.

The Israel You Really Know

A new video produced by Project Interchange calls on Jews to show the world the real Israel – a place of freedom and opportunity.

IDF Nabs Hamas and Islamic Jihad Leaders

IDF troops have been busy rounding up terrorist leaders from the Hamas and Islamic Jihad organizations in Judea and Samaria in recent days.

Brigade Breaks IDF Orders at Homesh, Forces Sabbath Violations

A Home Front brigade broke IDF orders and a Cabinet decision and forced Sabbath violations at Homesh for the first time in several months.

Birthday Party for 250 North American ‘Sabra’ Babies

The Nefesh B'Nefesh aliyah organization throws a birthday party for 250 “sabra” babies born to North American olim in the past year.

Prime Minister Visits Grave of Entebbe Hero Yoni Netanyahu

The Prime Minister Saturday night visited the grave of his brother, Entebbe hero Yonatan Netanyahu, in advance of Memorial Day Monday night.

Fatah, Hamas and Co. have Slain 981 Israeli Civilians Since 2000

A decade of terror accounts for forty percent of the Israeli civilians murdered by terrorists since 1950.

Jerusalem's Indivisible Population

Jerusalem is a city that simply cannot be divided, due to the diverse nature of its population, says Mayor Nir Barkat.

US Supreme Court to Hear Case If Jerusalem Birth Can be Recorded

The US Supreme Court will hear an appeal by an American couple that their son’s birthplace be recorded as Jerusalem, Israel.

Yesha Leaders Write UN, ‘Bible Records Israel as Jewish Land’

A letter to Ban Ki-moon from Yesha leaders explains that the Bible, the Quran and international accords prove Israel is the Land of the Jews.

Toldot Yisrael: Recording Israel's Founders

A historical archive project to record the testimonies of Israel's founding pioneers has just completed its 500th interview.

Advisor to Abbas: Hamas Has No Need to Recognize Israel

An aide to Abbas, set to sign a unity pact with Hamas, says PA does not have to recognize Israel. Hamas has changed, he maintains.

BESA Expert: US May Pressure Israel After Bin Laden's Death

INN Interview: Obama is on a roll, and may use his new stature as the killer of Bin-Laden to lean on Israel for more concessions, says expert.

Freedom House Paints Bleak Picture of Press Liberties

We are less naive than in the 1990s, but the latest Freedom House survey makes for sober reading.

Peretz House Won't be Demolished - For Now

The house of the family of IDF soldier Eliraz Peretz is safe, for now - but it will eventually be demolished, the government told the High Court

Op-Ed: J Street is Anti-Israel, not Pro-Peace

J Street comes to Israel this week, claiming to be pro-Israel. The author thinks otherwise and brings evidence to back his claims.

Detained Activists Being Held 'Like Animals'

Thirty five people kept in a fenced pen for six hours with no water or toilet access.

Livnat Family in Sad Visit to Joseph's Tomb

Ben Yosef Livnat's parents, siblings were among the hundreds who entered the Tomb of Joseph last night.

Remembering the Spiritual Heroism of the Shoah

Rabbi Shmuel Granatstein of the Kiddush Hashem Archives talks about the organization's mission to document spiritual heroism during the Holocaust.

Haifa U: Hit the Road, Sheikh Salah

Arab inciter appeared at the university in 2009 and said, “We welcome death” rather than “give up our principles and holy sites.”

Jews Left With Rocks for Self-Defense

Jews in Givat Ronen who had their guns confiscated were forced to use stones to ward off an Arab invasion.

'The Pope Could Have Saved Many'

Pope Pius XII could have saved many Jews from death during the Holocaust, says professor given access to Church files.

Rabbi Lau: We Haven't Learned the Lesson

The Jewish people, and the world, have not yet learned the lessons of the Holocaust, says Rabbi Yisrael Lau.

Livni Blames Netanyahu for Hamas-Fatah Pact

Tzipi Livni lives up to her title as Opposition leader and puts the blame on Prime Minister Netanyahu for the Hamas-Fatah agreement.

Project HEART: Restoring Stolen Holocaust Assets to Victims

The Israeli government and the Jewish Agency together have launched a project to restore the stolen assets of Holocaust victims and their heirs.

Mubarak May Face Execution

Ousted Egyptian President Mubarak may be executed if the provisional government carries out its vow to prosecute him for corruption and murder.

Israeli Hoop Star Casspi Signs up with Telma Cornflakes

Israel’s Omri Casspi, star of the Sacramento Kings basketball team, is endorsing Israel’s Telma “Cornflakes of Champions” for $200,000.

All of Israel within Rocket Range under Hamas-Fatah State

A new map presented by the pro-Israel ASFI shows that a Hamas-Fatah PA state would leave all of what would remain of Israel under Katyusha range.

Learning Torah in Honor of Rabbi Eliyahu

Many people, among them renowned rabbis, gathered Thursday night to learn Torah in memory of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu.