Israel News

Ben & Jerry’s handed a victory to the campaign of hate

Ben & Jerry’s handed a victory to the campaign of hate

Opinion: The directors of the ice cream company have fallen prey to a mendacious campaign whose leaders openly declare that they want to eradicate Israel,… Read More ›

Israeli envoy urges 35 US states to activate anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry’s

Israeli envoy urges 35 US states to activate anti-BDS laws against Ben & Jerry’s

State Department declines to weigh in on company’s settlements boycott, but reiterates opposition to BDS; kosher markets in the US drop the ice cream from… Read More ›

Israeli airstrikes reported south of Aleppo – Syrian media

Israeli airstrikes reported south of Aleppo – Syrian media

Syrian media claimed it was “Israeli aggression,” stating that Israel’s target was a factory and research center. Air defense systems in Syria were activated in… Read More ›

NSO debacle is a black mark on Israel

NSO debacle is a black mark on Israel

Opinion: Due to potential for harm of the sophisticated spyware, Defense and Foreign ministries were meant to oversee sale of Pegasus, preventing it from falling… Read More ›

Ben & Jerry’s board in dispute with owners Unilever over remaining in Israel

Ben & Jerry’s board in dispute with owners Unilever over remaining in Israel

As ice cream giant announces settlement boycott, Unilever vows Ben & Jerry’s will stay in Israel. But chairman says this was not agreed and owners… Read More ›

COVID variants are here to stay, we must behave accordingly – editorial

COVID variants are here to stay, we must behave accordingly – editorial

Although the new government is wisely treating the new outbreak seriously, it is not only governments that need to take action; citizens themselves can and… Read More ›

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Israel mulls further restricting travel abroad as pandemic rages on

Health Ministry chief Ash says it is not the time for unnecessary trips abroad as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations spike; vaccinated tourists barred from entering… Read More ›

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Worldwide probe finds tech by Israel’s NSO Group targeted media, politicians

Investigation by Guardian, Washington Post and other news outlets identifies more than 1,000 people in over 50 countries potentially hit by Herzliya firm’s Pegasus spy… Read More ›

COVID: Police to set up SMS system to verify compliance with isolation

COVID: Police to set up SMS system to verify compliance with isolation

The police will be able to verify the location of those quarantining through an SMS. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met with relevant ministers and officials… Read More ›

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid wins Cannes Jury Prize

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid wins Cannes Jury Prize

Lapid – whose Ahed’s Knee deals with creative freedom in modern Isreal – deplores what he called growing political pressure on country’s artists to avoid… Read More ›

Coronavirus in Israel: There could be another lockdown – health minister

Coronavirus in Israel: There could be another lockdown – health minister

Some 430 new virus carriers were identified on Saturday with 1.47% of the 33,000 tests processed returning a positive result. The possibility of another lockdown… Read More ›

Israel’s COVID surge persists, with serious cases on rise

Israel’s COVID surge persists, with serious cases on rise

Country saw more than 1,000 new diagnoses on Friday for first time in months, with Saturday positivity rate for tests of 1.47%; multiple Israeli cities… Read More ›

Amid tensions at Temple Mount, some 1,000 Jews visit holy site for Tisha B’Av

Amid tensions at Temple Mount, some 1,000 Jews visit holy site for Tisha B’Av

Palestinian worshipers clash with police, but no confirmed injuries or arrests; Hamas mocks Jewish visitors to site on fast day as ‘straying herds of settlers’… Read More ›

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Travel to Israel: 1st degree relatives of citizens can now apply online

Each applicant is required to attach a copy of their passport, vaccination or recovery certificate, health insurance covering COVID and documents regarding why they wish… Read More ›

Bennett’s pandemic plan seems all talk, no action

Bennett’s pandemic plan seems all talk, no action

Despite his media friendly news conference, Bennett’s declarations on how he’ll battle the new COVID strain ring hollow in the face of uncertainty and lack… Read More ›

3 Jewish filmmakers were arrested in Nigeria, accused of working with rebels. Their families say they were just donating a Torah scroll.

3 Jewish filmmakers were arrested in Nigeria, accused of working with rebels. Their families say they were just donating a Torah scroll.

NIGERIA (JTA) – Three Jewish filmmakers working on a documentary about far-flung Jewish communities in Africa have been detained for days by Nigerian authorities and… Read More ›

When it comes to the IDF, it’s not size that matters

When it comes to the IDF, it’s not size that matters

Opinion: Despite warnings of waning conscription into the military, the Israel Defense Forces does not lack the manpower nor the means to subdue our enemies… Read More ›

Hezbollah releases new video of 2006 abduction of IDF soldiers on anniversary

Hezbollah releases new video of 2006 abduction of IDF soldiers on anniversary

15 years after the abduction of Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser, which marked the start of the Second Lebanon War, Hezbollah releases new footage from… Read More ›

Small numbers, large threats: Is IDF big enough to wage war on multiple fronts?

Small numbers, large threats: Is IDF big enough to wage war on multiple fronts?

Analysis: Outgoing deputy chief of staff warns that prioritizing technology over manpower will make it harder for military in future multifaceted campaigns, as seen during… Read More ›

In possible sign of thaw, Turkey’s Erdogan talks with new Israeli president

In possible sign of thaw, Turkey’s Erdogan talks with new Israeli president

Isaac Herzog and Turkish president pledge to maintain contact ‘and ongoing dialogue’ despite differences, after years of strained ties President Isaac Herzog spoke Monday evening… Read More ›