MKs snatch VIP seats, Netanyahu’s son given precedence at Peres funeral
Shimon Peres’s funeral relegated the IDF chief of staff and the Israel Police commissioner to a less prestigious position in a row behind the prime… Read More ›
Shimon Peres’s funeral relegated the IDF chief of staff and the Israel Police commissioner to a less prestigious position in a row behind the prime… Read More ›
Eight runners and 13 handcyclists, former IDF soldiers and Border Police officers, formed a delegation to Germany to take part in the Berlin Marathon; ‘It’s… Read More ›
Ahead of nation-wide exercise, Home Front Command says 230,000 rockets are aimed at Israel, though only a few would cause carnage should conflict break out… Read More ›
Selichot tours through the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem’s Old City before the High Holy Days are interfering with the residents’ sleep. All-night prayers for forgiveness,… Read More ›
On one side, a decorated IDF chief of staff; on the other, an experienced politician; from day one to that fateful moment when three shots… Read More ›
Before moving to Israel, Peres’s grandfather Rabbi Zvi Meltzer hugged him and said, “My child, be a Jew.” In August 1942, Shimon Peres’s grandfather… Read More ›
“To me he was a young man who used his creative skills to get us to eat. Who cut sandwiches into triangles and diamonds,” recalls… Read More ›
Several Jews and Arabs detained day before ceremony for late president Shimon Peres, though no specific threat mentioned; security upped for Abbas Police rounded… Read More ›
On a Rosh Hashanah call with American Jewish leaders, Democratic candidate says she ‘made it clear’ to Netanyahu she’ll defend Israel WASHINGTON — Democratic… Read More ›
Netanyahu said to okay visit after Palestinian leader contacts authorities to coordinate attendance with PA delegation; other Arab heads expected to skip service Palestinian… Read More ›
Large parts of Jerusalem shuttered amid ‘unprecedented’ security measures as dignitaries from 70 nations gather to pay their respects Shimon Peres, Israel’s ninth president… Read More ›
UN secretary general, ambassadors convey condolences; Israeli Ambassador Danon: ‘We remember President Peres as full of energy and a willingness to work for a better… Read More ›
Op-ed: Many laud Shimon Peres’s limitless optimism, but behind this optimism hid a stubborn hope that the wisdom, the words and the effort would change… Read More ›
Many more Israeli Jews, 35%, say that observing Jewish law is essential to being Jewish, compared to 19% of US Jews. The two biggest… Read More ›
The Shin Bet is in touch with counterparts from around the world to coordinate security arrangements. The police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency)… Read More ›
Reports from Lebanese media claim one was wounded in the explosion that occurred near Metulla, northern Israel. Lebanese media reported Wednesday that a mine… Read More ›
Nobel laureate and ex-president, who lost family members when Nazis reached Vishnyeva, ‘brought pride to our village through his life and accomplishments’ Residents of… Read More ›
Presidents of France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Australia and Poland, Britain’s Prince Charles among those confirming their attendance at Friday funeral for 9th president Israeli… Read More ›
No comment from Abdullah on death of Israeli peace advocate; Sissi and Abbas offer condolences; Egypt may send FM to funeral Nearly a full… Read More ›
Public to pay last respects to former president as his body will lie in state at the Knesset all of Thursday, ahead of official ceremony… Read More ›