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Prince William to visit Israel

Duke of Cambridge to visit Israel this summer, in addition to Jordan and PA, in first-ever official British royal visit.

US-Russia sanctions cause Israel a loss of $680 million

Study on economic impact of US-Russia sanctions on western non-sanctioning economies reveals interconnectedness of economies.

Winds of change in Saudi Arabia

What is behind the attempts to create a good relationship between Israel and Saudi Arabia? Is everything related only to interests?

US mediating between Israel and Lebanon

Disagreement exists over borders of maritime area between the countries, where gas reservoirs exist.

Iran tests Israel, just in time for Purim

The irrevocable bond that connects Mount Sinai, the Tabernacle, and the Oral Torah.

Winds of war on Israel's northern border?

Will the incident on the Syrian border over the weekend spark a full-blown war? Who has an interest in fanning the flames?

Canceling Iran deal may lead to war in Israel's north

Retired brigadier general says Hezbollah won't attack Israel without being told to do so by Iran.

Saudi Arabia:

We didn't say flights to Israel could use our airspace

Saudi Arabia denies reports of permission to use airspace for travel to Israel.

Walmart coming to Israel?

Report says Netanyanu wooing US-based retail superstore to open in Israel.

Israel hit Sinai 100 times in the past two years

Israel helping Egyptian President el-Sisi fight ISIS in northern Sinai, report says.

Guatemalan president honored for moving embassy to Jerusalem

B’nai B’rith honors Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales for embassy move to Jerusalem.

Request filed to review Iran academic death sentence

Lawyer cites 'flaws' in death sentence for Iranian professor convicted of spying for Israel.

Saudi Arabia to allow Israel flyover rights?

In India, Netanyahu hints of possibility that Israel-India flights will fly over Saudi Arabia. 'We want direct flights to India.'

Israel one of four countries which likes Trump more than Obama

New Gallup poll indicates that a solid majority of Israelis approve of US President Donald Trump's performance since taking office.

Israel, Argentina, work to cement economic ties

Israel and Argentina ‘turn friendship into business’ starting with more kosher meat.

Gay men allowed to donate blood without restriction in Israel

In policy change, gay men won't be subject to time frame restriction when donating blood in Israel. MDA: 'Important step towards equality.'

'Blacklist' of BDS groups released

Full list of organizations to be prevented entry into Israel published. Interior Minister: 'These people slander the Land.'

India buys Israeli missiles ahead of Netanyahu visit

Indian Defense Ministry says it will purchase 131 131 surface-to-air missiles from Israel in a $70 million deal, as Netanyahu set to visit.

Israel slams India's vote for UN Jerusalem resolution

Israel protests India's vote for UN General Assembly resolution condemning American recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Lebanese FM ripped for acknowledging Israel's right to exist

Lebanese foreign minister comes under intense criticism after he refused to deny Israel's right to exist.

'Tokyo is Japan's capital, Jerusalem is Israel's capital'

President Rivlin meets with Japanese Foreign Minsiter Tarō Kōno in Jerusalem.

'I wonder why Israel even stays in the UN'

Nikki Haley slams UN 'hostility towards Israel', rips General Assembly vote against US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Israeli rescue team fails to find Canadian man missing in Peru

Foul play suspected. 'The Israelis are fairly certain that they didn’t find him because someone doesn’t want us to find him.'

German President: Racism and hatred have no place in Germany

German President calls President Rivlin, condemns anti-Semitic protests following Trump's recognition of J'lem as capital.

Pence delays trip to Israel

US Vice President will delay his visit to Israel by several days in order to participate in vote on tax reforms.

Israeli suspected of murdering mother faces extradition to US

Justice Minister orders extradition of Israeli suspected of killing his mother in the US five years ago.

Israel joins 'Power Africa' initiative

PM Netanyahu says he believes Israel, US, and Africa can 'work together to secure a better future.'

Report: Saudi Arabia to abandon PA in favor of Israel

Former top Netanyahu adviser says Saudi Arabia willing to abandon PA in order to seal a deal with Israel against Iran.

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

Israel won't participate in Germany Dead Sea Scroll exhibit

Israel pulls out of Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit in Germany over after Germany refuses to promise the scrolls' return.

Survey: Number of 'Reform' in Israel has doubled

Dramatic increase in number of Israelis identifying as Reform Jews. 7% of Israelis identify as such, largest number seen in recent years.

Watch: British Airways celebrates 85 years of flights to Israel

British Airways CEO: 'The State of Israel is an important milestone in the history of the airline.'

IDF downs Syrian drone

Israeli Patriot missile intercepts Syrian drone approaching Israeli airspace.

Israel refuses to support Spain against Catalan independence

Breaking with EU and US, Israel remains ambivalent after Spain asks Israel to come out against Catalan independence.

Israel-Russia trade leaps by 25%

Israel and Russia increase trade; firms in both countries sign major agreements.

How did Israel become a world leader in medical marijuana?

How Israel has taken the world to new 'highs' when it comes to medical marijuana research.

Israel gears up to host prestigious Italian cycling race

Upcoming Giro d'Italia to take place in Israel, in what officials are calling the biggest sporting event ever to be held in the country.

First US military base in Israel

First of its kind missile defense base built within IDF base in the south.

'Jewish documents should be given to Israel, not Iraq'

US government plans to return ancient Jewish documents to Iraq, Israeli forum asks they be transferred to Israel instead.

AT&T Israel honors Israeli programmer

AT&T Israel holds celebration, honors Israeli area manager.

Likud Minister:

'We will not allow Iran to threaten us'

Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz says Israel must not allow a land corridor between Tehran, Beirut; calls on US to take the reins.

Australian news leaves Israel off the map

Australian national news service defends decision to broadcast a graphic of a map including 'Palestine' - but not Israel.

Are you happy with your job?

New research shows Israeli employees are among the world's happiest.

El Al to fly to Argentina

Decades after the flight that carried Eichmann, El AL flies again between Israel and Argentina.

Connection between Israel and the US 'strong and enduring'

US, Israel, hold joint security meeting on Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria.

Germany: Referendum on 'legality of Israel'

Authorities in Bremen ban pro-Iranian organization from conducting public referendum on whether Israel is illegal state.

'Trump is a special guy, and he talks frankly'

Newsmax CEO and Trump confidant Christopher Ruddy talks with Arutz Sheva about Israel, the US, and everything in between.

Watch IDF soldiers helping wounded Syrians

IDF General on northern front talks about Israel's aid to those wounded during fighting in Syria.

'It's important that Israel's story be told'

David Kramer recently authored a book displaying a different side of Israel to the world.

PM Netanyahu and Indian PM Modi visit mobile desalination plant

On last day of Israel trip, Indian PM Modi visits British military cemetery in Haifa and a mobile desalination unit.

2 Israeli Nobel Prize winners save Chicago lawyer's life

Israeli cancer research leads to life-saving drug - and a grateful patient joins the Israel Cancer Research Fund.

British MP: There will be greater security cooperation

British MP Offord speaks about Theresa May, life under terror, and how Israel and the UK can help each other.

Tehran: Israel doesn't know how to identify our missiles

Iran claims Israel misidentified missiles' flight, says missiles dropped motors in Iraqi desert on purpose.

Bolivia’s leader calls Chile the ‘Israel of South America’

Bolivian President accuses Israel of imposing 'physical and mental' walls, slams US President for Mexico wall.

Israel cuts electricity supply to Gaza for 3rd day

Israel cut the electricity it supplies to the Gaza Strip for the third day, honoring a request by PA leader Abbas.

Opinion: Vested interests on Israel's northern border

Why would Israel help the Syrian rebels, and what interest would such a move serve?

Border Police soldiers are not afraid of terrorist attacks

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'Israel has no interest in escalation in Gaza'