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Biden considering visit to Palestinian hospital in east Jerusalem – report

Biden considering visit to Palestinian hospital in east Jerusalem – report

Biden accepted Prime Minister Naftali Bennet’s invitation to visit Israel on April 24.   US President Joe Biden is considering a visit to Al Makassed… Read More ›

Hamas riding terror wave, not leading it, IDF says

Hamas riding terror wave, not leading it, IDF says

Military says terror group’s leader Yahya Sinwar should not be seen as the one orchestrating the violence as it would only serve to bolster his… Read More ›

Jordanian king expected to meet Biden at White House over Temple Mount tensions

Jordanian king expected to meet Biden at White House over Temple Mount tensions

Leaders reportedly to focus on reducing pressures surrounding flashpoint Jerusalem holy site that threatens to spark a wider conflict and hurt ties between Israel and… Read More ›

IDF Launches Most Extensive War Drill In Decades

IDF Launches Most Extensive War Drill In Decades

The Israel Defense Forces announced on Monday the start of its largest war drill in decades, dubbed “Chariots of Fire.” The month-long exercise will prepare… Read More ›

Terror wave: Palestinian infiltration of Tekoa thwarted, stabbing at Damascus Gate

Terror wave: Palestinian infiltration of Tekoa thwarted, stabbing at Damascus Gate

Border Police officer stabbed at Damascus gate, attacker shot * Palestinian attack thwarted in West Bank Tekoa settlement, terrorist killed   Israel was struck by… Read More ›

Israel juggling Iran, Gaza, and domestic politics

Israel juggling Iran, Gaza, and domestic politics

Analysis: Upcoming week may be a significant turning point for the security and political future of the country; with Iran nuclear deal at crossroads and… Read More ›

IDF said to oppose calls to assassinate Hamas’ leader in Gaza

IDF said to oppose calls to assassinate Hamas’ leader in Gaza

Analysis: Senior military officials tell Ynet on condition of anonymity that Israel should carry out targeted killing of high-profile Gaza officials only when suitable to… Read More ›

Israel extends closure on West Bank, Gaza as hunt for Elad terrorists continues

Israel extends closure on West Bank, Gaza as hunt for Elad terrorists continues

IDF issues orders to raze homes of two terrorists who killed guard at Ariel settlement; families can appeal decision   Israel has extended the closure… Read More ›

Israeli forces on manhunt after assailants who killed 3 in Elad terror attack

Israeli forces on manhunt after assailants who killed 3 in Elad terror attack

Police searching for assailant who fled the scene in a car and a second man who was seen fleeing on foot, hope to apprehend them… Read More ›

3 killed, 3 badly injured in terrorist ax attack in Elad at end of Independence Day

3 killed, 3 badly injured in terrorist ax attack in Elad at end of Independence Day

Eyewitnesses tell police two men, believed to be Palestinians, attacked passersby with ax and knife at park in central city; manhunt underway; Hamas praises attack… Read More ›

Putin apologized over FM’s Hitler comments, Israel says

Putin apologized over FM’s Hitler comments, Israel says

  Jerusalem – Russian President Vladimir Putin apologized for comments that his Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made about Hitler and Jews earlier this week in… Read More ›

The danger of Israel becoming a bi-national state

The danger of Israel becoming a bi-national state

Opinion: On its 74th birthday, Israel is a flourishing democracy, with a thriving economy and society; it must do everything it can to prevent a… Read More ›

Zelensky calls Bennett to discuss Lavrov’s ‘scandalous’ Hitler comparison

Zelensky calls Bennett to discuss Lavrov’s ‘scandalous’ Hitler comparison

Ukrainian leader says he has ‘fruitful’ talks with PM, updated him on war with Russia; earlier lamented world’s ‘weak’ response so far to Russia claim… Read More ›

Israel To End COVID-19 Tests At Ben-Gurion Airport

Israel To End COVID-19 Tests At Ben-Gurion Airport

  JERUSALEM (JNS) — Israel is planning to end the requirement for travelers arriving at Ben-Gurion International Airport to test for COVID-19, Israeli media reported… Read More ›

From grief to Joy: Why Israel celebrates Memorial Day the day before Independence Day

From grief to Joy: Why Israel celebrates Memorial Day the day before Independence Day

The sudden transition from mourning to celebration is tied to events that marred the birth of the state, historians reveal   Sirens wailed across Israel… Read More ›

Israel’s fallen heroines

Israel’s fallen heroines

Opinion: In her piece for Ynet, President Isaac Herzog’s wife, Michal, writes about the importance of honoring and remembering Israel’s female fighters who sacrificed their… Read More ›

‘Arguments fall silent in cemeteries’: Herzog calls for unity in Memorial Day speech

‘Arguments fall silent in cemeteries’: Herzog calls for unity in Memorial Day speech

Siren sounds nationwide to begin day of mourning for country’s 28,284 fallen soldiers and terror victims, including 177 from past year; IDF chief: ‘We defend… Read More ›

Israel needs unity, not provocations, now more than anything – editorial

Israel needs unity, not provocations, now more than anything – editorial

Both extremes think that restraint and tolerance are signs of weakness. They can’t be more wrong.   On Saturday, Yahya Sinwar, Hamas’s leader in the… Read More ›

Hamas claims Ariel terror shooting, says more to come

Hamas claims Ariel terror shooting, says more to come

In first such statement in years, terrorist group’s military wing takes responsibility for attack, running against defense establishment’s estimates assailants acted alone Hamas on Monday… Read More ›

Hamas banner raised on Temple Mount during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Hamas banner raised on Temple Mount during Eid al-Fitr celebrations

Israel Police said that the banner was removed shortly after it was raised.   A large Hamas banner featuring a greeting for Eid al-Fitr and… Read More ›