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Minister heads to Dubai as Israel makes diplomatic push in Gulf

Israeli minister calls for 'peace and security' during visit to Dubai, the latest event in Israel's bid for closer ties with Gulf states.

'Bolsonaro will bring closer ties between Israel, Brazil'

Netanyahu congratulates Brazilian President-elect Jair Bolsonaro on win, says he will bring closer ties between the two countries.

Israeli woman gang raped by Arabs recognized as terror victim

Jewish woman who was gang raped at age 16 by six Israeli Arabs is officially recognized by state as victim of terrorism.

Anglo immigrants honored with 'Builders of Zion' prize

Nefesh B’Nefesh presents outstanding Anglo immigrants with 2018 Bonei Zion Prize at Knesset ceremony.

Stone-throwers attack Israeli cars near illegal Bedouin town

'My father was saved by a miracle', says daughter of Israeli man attacked by stone-throwers near Khan al-Ahmar.

Will Brazil be latest country to move embassy to Jerusalem?

Brazil's president-elect vowed to move embassy to J'lem. Now, confidant says he will consider move - if it will promote Mideast peace.

Protesters shut down Gaza crossing

Watch: Israeli protesters group block Kerem Shalom crossing to Gaza, barring delivery of supplies to protest wave of rocket attacks.

'Trump of Brazil' leads as voters head to the polls

Pro-Israel Brazilian presidential candidate who compared himself to Trump leads as voting begins - but left-wing opponent narrows gap.

Hundreds gather at J'lem vigil for synagogue shooting victims

Vigil held in downtown Jerusalem in honor of 11 shooting victims killed in Saturday's synagogue attack in Pennsylvania.

Supporters mark 28th anniversary of Rabbi Meir Kahane's murder

Followers of Jewish Defense League founder, Knesset Member Rabbi Meir Kahane gather in J'lem marking 30 years since banning of Kach party.

Greenblatt to visit Israel as WH prepares to roll out peace plan

President Trump's special envoy reportedly planning Israel trip next week as administration prepares to roll out 'Deal of the Century'.

Holocaust institute ends Poland trips over 'Holocaust Law'

After Poland passes Holocaust censorship law banning claims of Polish collaboration, institute moves study trips from Poland to Ukraine.

4-year-old boy drowns after floods hit southern Israel

Boy falls into flooded river near Negev town, drowning.

What GA delegates should learn from Jack Nagel OBM

GA delegates looking for a solution should look no further than the life of the late great religious Zionist philanthropist Jack Nagel.

Terrorist nabbed en route to Jerusalem

Police capture suspected terrorist on Jerusalem-Tel Aviv highway. Suspicious package carried by terrorist transferred to bomb squad.

Arab rioter killed in Samaria clashes

One killed in Samaria after rioters shoot fireworks at IDF soldiers during army operation.

IDF captures suspect who aided Barkan terrorist

Israeli forces apprehend Palestinian Authority resident who aided Barkan terrorist, helped him hide following deadly attack.

Army: No shots were fired at Israeli soldiers in Hevron district

Army investigation into reported shooting attack on IDF soldiers suggests no shots were actually fired at soldiers.

Report: Netanyahu fears president could deny him premiership

Prime Minister reportedly pushing off new elections out of fear President Rivlin will give rival candidate chance to form government.

Terror attack foiled in Hevron

Border Police capture Arab terrorist after foiled stabbing attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs.

Thousands of American Jews join mass singing event in Tel Aviv

3,000 North American Jews studying in Israel join mass-singing event in Tel Aviv in sign of unity at opening of Jewish Federations assembly.

Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line hit by new wave of cancellations

Newly-opened high-speed train line still plagued by technical problems and delays less than a month after inaugural run.

Florida congresswoman honored in Israel on eve of retirement

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen honored during trip with Israel on eve of retirement from House of Representatives.

Will PA be forced to pay for hospitalization of terrorists?

Israel pays some 25 million shekels a year to treat terrorists. New bill in the Knesset would force PA to cover the expenses.

Rivlin: Israel needs to have 'honest' conversation with Diaspora

Israeli president meets with American Jewish leaders, says greatest threat to Jewish people is infighting.

Nigerian separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu resurfaces in Jerusalem

“I owe my survival to Israel,” says separatist Nigerian leader after fleeing to Jerusalem.

Meretz chief demands AG probe Arutz Sheva

MK Tamar Zandberg calls on Attorney General to investigate Arutz Sheva news site following publication of opinion piece on Yitzhak Rabin.

Suspect nabbed in torching of Torah scroll

Police arrest 35-year-old suspected of stealing, burning Torah scroll in Israeli coastal city of Hadera.

IDF soldier wounded in Hevron stabbing attack

Soldier wounded in terror attack near Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hevron. Terrorist shot and killed.

Did IDF officer open fire in Meah Sharim?

IDF, police release conflicting reports on whether IDF officer injured by mob of rioters in haredi neighborhood fired shots.

Senior PA officials arrested in kidnapping of US citizen

PA's Jerusalem district governor and regional intelligence services director arrested after American citizen with Israeli ID kidnapped.

Tel Aviv woman killed in apartment fire

Fire breaks out in home near Carmel Market in Tel Aviv, killing resident.

Who torched Israeli synagogue's Torah scroll?

Worshippers at synagogue in Israeli coastal town of Hadera horrified to find Torah scroll stolen and torched.

ANALYSIS: Netanyahu right on Iran's activities in Lebanon

Western intel revelations regarding Iranian, Hezbollah activities vindicate Netanyahu's claim Iran building arsenal inside of Lebanon.

Poll: Public believes Israeli government disparaging US Jews

Poll on Israel-Diaspora relations finds almost half of the public believes Netanyahu not doing enough to strengthen ties with US Jews.

Netanyahu:

Illegal Bedouin town will be evacuated - with or without deal

Prime Minister insists government will carry out demolition orders for illegal Bedouin town east of Jerusalem, despite delay.

How many missiles does Hezbollah have aimed at Israel?

Security Minister reveals Lebanese terror group's arsenal has grown to 150,000 missiles and rockets, says Iraq could join assault on Israel.

Australia's J'lem embassy move in doubt after PM loses majority

Former Australian ambassador to Israel loses special election, depriving ruling Liberal Party of majority, endangering embassy move.

Netanyahu vows to renegotiate deal with Jordan

After Jordan's King Abdullah announces nullification of land lease to Israel, Netanyahu vows to negotiation their restoration.

Israeli cabinet votes to delay eviction of illegal Bedouin town

Despite Jewish Home's protests, cabinet votes to push off demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment for several weeks.

Israel’s Youth Olympic team brings home 3 medals

Israeli team brings home one gold medal, one silver, and one bronze at this year's Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.

Gay US student sues Jerusalem pizzeria for refusing to serve him

Gay American student learning at Reform college in Israel sues Jerusalem pizzeria which refused to serve him over his orientation.

Supreme Court nixes deportation of anti-Israel activist Alqasem

Former branch president of pro-BDS student group will be allowed to remain in Israel, study at Hebrew University, court rules.

Dead Sea Accident:

Victims identified in deadly crash near Dead Sea

Kfir and Shira Avitan of the Golan Heights identified as parents killed in tragic Dead Sea accident, along with daughter Gaya.

7 women accuse veteran Israeli journalist of sexual harassment

Haaretz columnist Dan Margalit, who broke Rabin bank scandal in 1970s, accused of sexual assault and harassment by 7 women.

MDA bills widow of murdered terror victim for ambulance ride

Widow of Rabbi Itamar Ben-Gal, who was stabbed to death by terrorist in February, receives bill for ambulance evacuation of slain husband.

Gaza Rocket Attack:

'We lost everything'

'It's all gone,' says mother of three whose home was hit in Gaza rocket attack.

Will Supreme Court overturn ban on anti-Israel activist?

Former Students for Justice in Palestine leader appears in Israeli Supreme Court, as court questions state's decision to ban her.

Terrorist killed as IDF launches airstrikes after rocket attack

Israel hits 20 terrorist positions across Gaza Strip after rocket hits Israeli city. One terrorist reported killed.

'Israel sliding into war with Gaza'

Israeli leaders call for action against Hamas after rocket hits city of Beer Sheva.

More Israelis identify as Reform - but few are active members

New study shows that despite large number of Israelis who identify with Reform or Conservative movements, few becoming actively involved.

Arab states warn Australia not to recognize Jerusalem

Ambassadors of 13 states warn Australia against recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, say move would hurt relations with Arab world.

New Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line cancels departures

Plagued with malfunctions and delays, segment of new high-speed train linking Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport closed once again Tuesday.

Hit Israeli series ‘When Heroes Fly’ to stream on Netflix

Israeli television series focusing on veterans of 2006 Lebanon War picked up by Netflix.

Supreme Court judge narrowly escapes Arab attack in Samaria

Supreme Court justice and resident of western Samaria escapes Arab gang which attempted to attack him, steal his vehicle.

Will Israel fund surrogacy for gay couples?

Coalition chairman reportedly preparing bill to circumvent haredi opposition to surrogacy for gay couples in Israel.

Arab baby clings to life after heart transplant from Israeli

Heart of Israeli baby who died of chronic illness successfully transplanted to Arab boy, but child remains in critical condition.

Israel to open embassy in Rwanda

Embassy to open in Rwandan capital city of Kigali, further cementing ties between the two countries.

Studying music, society in new BA program in southern Israel

New BA program in Sapir College opens in Yerucham in southern Israel.

BDS activists to pay Gaza instead of Israel for cancellation

New Zealand BDS activists ordered by court to pay Israeli fans for cancellation of singer Lorde's appearance to give money to Gaza charity.