Israel

Supreme Court grants reprieve to illegal Bedouin town near J'lem

Court freezes demolition of illegal Bedouin encampment built on Israeli land, grants town month-long reprieve.

Poll: Ayelet Shaked wins 33 mandates with Likud

Justice Minister Shaked the second most popular candidate for premier, would win same number of seats as Netanyahu at helm of Likud.

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European Union: Nationality Law 'stinks of racism'

EU blasts bill being advanced by Netanyahu government, warns if passed it would harm Israel's international standing.

Israel museum reunites rings Freud used to bind students

Rings bestowed by Sigmund Freud upon his disciples brought together for the first time at Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

Ayelet Shaked named 'woman of the year' second year in a row

Justice Minister is Forbes Israel's 'woman of the year' a second year in a row.

Lotto winner vows to fund Torah study

Ashkelon man wins 11.3 million shekels, says he will use part of winnings to support yeshiva students.

Arab lawmaker: Move into Jewish cities

Former aid to Yasser Arafat urges Israeli Arabs to move into predominantly Jewish towns across Israel. 'This used to be our country'.

NBA star shoots guns with Israeli police during visit

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green visits police training centers during visit to Israel, prompting criticism from leftist groups.

Netanyahu meets with Putin at Kremlin

Ahead of meeting with Russian president, PM addresses Syrian UAV, says cooperation with Russia 'central in preventing conflagration.'

ANALYSIS: Iranian officials reveal next goal in Syrian war

A pro-Assad offensive in Kuneitra could easily lead to a confrontation with Israel.

Haredi lawmaker issues ultimatum on draft law

Dep Minister Yaakov Litzman gives coalition 1 week to come up with fix for controversial draft law, vows to quit gov't if no solution found.

Female terrorist who mistakenly stabbed Arab sentenced

31-year-old Jerusalem Arab woman attacked haredi man near Old City, then stabbed Arab man she mistook for a Jew.

Report: Obama 'shocked' by settlement expansion

Maps of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria shocked then-President Obama into withholding veto on anti-Israel UN resolution.

Toddler fighting for her life after being run over by her father

Tzfat man accidentally hits daughter with car, leaving her seriously injured.

Jewish Home threatens to torpedo Nationality Law

MKs from Jewish Home threaten to vote against long-awaited Nationality Law if Likud abandons pledge to back clause anchoring halacha in law.

Report: Israel hits Iranian forces in Syria

Arab media outlets claim Israeli planes hit T-4 base in Syria, where Iranian forces are stationed.

Terrorist captured following bomb attack in Samaria

IDF forces nab terrorist after bomb hurled at Jewish man at bus stop in Samaria.

Turkey vows to retaliate after Turkish woman indicted in Israel

'We will retaliate against this', says Turkish FM, after woman charged in Israel for supporting Hamas terror group.

Netanyahu: No early elections

'I want to continue with this coalition until almost the end of its term,' says PM, rejecting talk of early elections.

ANALYSIS: Finding a way out of the Palestinian Arab quagmire

Will cutting funds to PA empower Hamas, or force the PA to cut terror spending? Will rehabilitating Gaza improve the security situation?

Israel bars European diplomats from illegal Arab town

IDF declares illegally-built Bedouin encampment near Jerusalem a closed military zone, blocks EU envoys from visiting.

WH: Obama 'virtually' saw Israel as enemy of the American people

Better ties with Israel show US is 'beloved' around the world, says White House spokesman.

Terrorist who dropped block on IDF soldier indicted for murder

Charges filed against Arab terrorist who killed IDF soldier from elite unit during arrest operation.

Polish campaign comes to Israel

Polish government publishes ad in Israeli newspapers showing joint statement of Israel and Poland following Holocaust law controversy.

Arab carjacking gang busted

Thieves reportedly cut off Israeli vehicles on the road - then forced them to stop, allowing them to steal victim's car.

Report: Israel preparing to raze illegal Arab town near J'lem

After years of delays, evacuation orders issued, equipment prepared for demolition of illegal Bedouin outpost east of Jerusalem.

Fourth of July:

Netanyahu to Europe: Learn from Trump, stop appeasing Iran

'America has no better friend than Israel,' says Netanyahu. 'Israelis are grateful for American independence.'

PLO: Trump helping Israel to steal from PA

PLO leader blasts 'Pay to Slay' law punishing PA for funding terrorists and their families. 'This could threaten PA's very existence.'

Report: Egypt drafting agreement between Israel, Hamas

Egyptian initiative would include long-term ceasefire, prisoner swap, and sea port for Gaza.

Netanyahu to Prince William: 'You made history'

Duke of Cambridge welcomed at PM's residence in Jerusalem. Netanyahu: 'The whole people of Israel is excited.'

Report: Trump committed to not pressuring Israel over nukes

President Trump reportedly signed letter obligating White House not to press Israel to dismantle its nuclear arsenal.

How Trump, Israel and the Gulf States plan to fight Iran

Israel has quietly formed a partnership with the United Arab Emirates in an effort to check the influence of Iran.

Thomas Jefferson University announces Global Center in Israel

In wake of BDS campaigns, Jefferson Israel Center will expand ties into Israel, creating benefits for students, scientists and educators.

Assad: Israel is in a 'panic'

Syrian leader denies Iranian presence in Syria, use of chemical weapons, says Israel 'hysterical' over 'losing dear ones' Al-Nusra and ISIS.

Dramatic understandings between Israel and Russia

Israel to maintain freedom of action against Iranian consolidation in all of Syria in historic series of agreements.

UC cancels event celebrating 50 years of study abroad in Israel

Event celebrating study in Israel through the University of California Education Abroad Program is cancelled over Gaza border 'tension.'

'One must be careful in accusations against Israel'

French MP Meyer Habib is disappointed about his PM's cancellation of his visit to Israel. 'It adds nothing to the atmosphere.'

Israel and Turkey - "anything but normal"

Ambassador Eli Shaked, former Israeli Consul General in Istanbul talks about the clash between the states.

Israel takes off the gloves with Iran

Promises made and promises kept: Mt. Sinai, Shavuot, and the US Embassy in Jerusalem.

Israeli show 'On the Spectrum' wins top prize at French festival

New Israeli television series takes top prize at TV festival in Lille, France.

Dutch cop asks removal of Holocaust memorial sign, citing Israel

Bookshop owner in Amsterdam says police officer asked him to remove a sign commemorating Holocaust victims, citing Israel’s actions.

Poll: 58% of Jews support how Netanyahu is handling Iran

New poll shows most Israelis believe US will help Israel's efforts against Iran.

Telegram application malfunction in Israel and Europe

Application has gained strong momentum in Israel in last two months, today estimated to serve about one million Israeli users.

Celebrating Israel's 70th Independence Day - in Poland

Polish, Israeli leaders celebrate Israel's Independence Day in 'heartwarming' Warsaw ceremony.

Bedouin men indicted for trafficking weapons to PA

Bedouins allegedly stole weapons from IDF bases and sold them to Palestinian Arabs.

US State Department says it 'looks forward to moving Embassy'

US State Department congratulates Israel on 70th birthday. 'Israel is a successful nation that has flourished and continues to thrive.'

Is security coordination with the PA unnecessary?

Neri Zilber Talks about his report on the Palestinian Authority Security Forces, titled "A State with No Army, An Army with No State."

Croatia set to buy Israeli fighter jets

Deal to buy Israeli F-16s 'historic,' Croatian Defense Minister Krsticevic says.

Did Israel secretly airlift Yemenite Jews to Israel?

Arab media outlets report that Israel secretly airlifted hundreds of Yemenite Jews last month in covert operation with Saudi Arabia.

Syrian reactor was enabled by North Korea

Former US Deputy National Security Adviser Jeffrey says elimination of Syria's reactor was 'a blessing' for all humanity.

Israeli soccer player posts photo with captain of Iranian team

'In soccer there is one language without prejudice and wars. The captain of the Iranian national team and I show it can be different.'

Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality

Jordan, Israel, may finally begin project to save Dead Sea from drying up.

Shofar in the Senate in honor of Israel

Washington Senate approves resolution in honor of Israel's 70th Independence Day. Jews and Christians celebrate together.

Argentinian game show: 'Tel Aviv the capital of which country?'

Game show in Argentina asks contestants vying for new car to identify the country whose capital is Tel Aviv, before disqualifying question.

'Meeting between US and North Korea very good for Israel'

Deputy Minister says meeting anticipated between Trump and North Korean leader good for Israel. 'Iran is watching closely.'

Will the US and Israel attack Syria together?

Kuwait daily claims Israel, US, planning joint offensive on Syria.

Report: Hezbollah on high-alert, fears Israeli air strikes

London daily claims Hezbollah terror group declared state of emergency, fearing Israeli attack.

Former Norwegian PM: Israel is part of the nuclear problem

Norway ex-PM: ‘double standard’ on Israel, Pakistan cripples nuclear non-proliferation.

Israeli inspiration in Africa

Young Jewish leaders from Boston visit Kenya to learn more about Israel's international aid activities in Africa.

Israel appoints new UNESCO ambassador

Despite promises to leave UNESCO, Israel announces new envoy to United Nations body.