Foreign Ministry Dir.Gen. Dore Gold Inaugurates Israeli Pavilion at World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul
Dr. Dore Gold cut the ribbon on the first Israel exhibit in five years at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul.
IAA Plans to Excavate Judean Desert Caves, Save Scrolls from Robbers
The plan’s first excavation is currently underway in the Cave of the Skulls in Nahal Tse'elim, with the assistance of numerous volunteers.
Israeli Bus Attacked by Arabs in Jerusalem
Arabs stoned an Israeli bus as it passed by in Jerusalem, smashing the windshield.
Mandy Patinkin Berates Late Couple at Benefit Concert
When someone in the cheap seats yelled at him to “let it go,” Patinking responded, “I’m not letting it go! The Yiddish culture means too much to me."
Staten Island JCC Receives Anti-Semitic Messages over Basketball Score
“We work very hard to make sure we instill the right values, so it is disturbing.”
Attacks on Jews at Ancient Cemetery Cause Israel to Beef Up Security
The new plan is intended to improve the personal safety of those ascending the mount and to prevent vandalism and desecration of the graves.
11 Rightwing Questions to Incoming Defense Minister Lieberman
We at the Jewish Press online came up with a list of issues we will be following up during the Lieberman administration at the Defense Ministry, and the reader is invited to add more items.
Palestinian Authority Rejects Direct Talks
The Palestinian Authority refuses to talk directly with Israel, relying on world leaders to intervene.
Body of ‘Jerusalem Bezeq Terrorist’ Returned to Family, Buried as an ‘Honored Martyr’
Police returned the body of the Bezeq technician-turned-terrorist who murdered a 60-year-old rabbi in the heart of Jerusalem. He was buried as a martyr.
On This Day in 1991, IDF Makes a Miracle With ‘Operation Solomon’
On May 24-25, 1991, Operation Solomon brought nearly 15,000 Ethiopian Jews home to Israel in the biggest operation of its kind ever recorded.
Israeli Elementary School Children Take Pictures from Edge of Space
A group of ambitious students and parents from Hod Hasharon last week shot a meteorological balloon 15 miles up, almost reaching the edge of the earth's atmosphere.
Rhode Island Residents Riled About Anti-Semitic Attack on Local Synagogue
A red Nazi swastika sprayed on the sign of a synagogue has riled residents of Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
We Remember Eliahu ben Shaul Cohen, z’l, Legend of the Mossad
Intelligence from Mossad spy Eli Cohen helped Israel win the Six Day War.
Likud MK Miki Zohar Informs Netanyahu He’s Quitting
Likud MK Miki Zohar informed PM Netanyahu he intends to quit. A replacement is already waiting.
Netanyahu Tells Knesset He Wants ‘Broader Government,’ Herzog: Stop Zigzagging
Herzog did not explain how a 55% majority of the house can be considered "extremist" while the remaining 45% are the proverbial moderates.
IDF Hebron Soldier Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Manslaughter in Terrorist Death
IDF soldier Elor Azariya pleads not guilty to manslaughter charges after shooting an injured terrorist.
Ethiopian MK Meets Visiting African Women, Advocates Merging Israeli Tech with ‘Fertile African Soil’
Neguise told the delegation members, pointing out Israel's advanced capabilities in the fields of irrigation, desalination, solar energy, medicine, education and tourism.
ISIS Blasts in Assad’s Heartland Kill 150
One attacker carried victims of the first attack to the emergency room of a state-run Asaad hospital and then detonated explosives.
Sanders Picks Pro-Palestinian Zogby for Democratic Platform Committee
Sanders will have a great deal of influence on the Democratic Party platform this year.
Netanyahu Ready to Go to Paris ‘Tomorrow’ for Direct 2-State Talks with Abbas
"Although we disagree as to the best way to reach peace, I appreciate your commitment to seek peace," Netanyahu told Valls.
Wounded IDF Officer Released from Hadassah Hospital
Roditi was injured in the face and head when multiple bombs blew up at the Hizmeh checkpoint.
Netanyahu Chastises MK Glick for Temple Mount Visit
When the PM shook hands with the newcomer at the end of the Knesset Likud faction's first meeting of the spring session, he blurted, "Yehuda, it's the last time you're doing this to me."
New Book Draws Parallels Between Cold War and Israel, Iran, Nuclear Tensions
"Mutual deterrence is not a valid concept for the Middle East."
Bennett Threatens to Prevent Government Expansion if Security Cabinet Problems Are Not Fixed
The problems in the security cabinet were revealed as part of the lessons learned from Operation Protective Edge in Gaza in the summer of 2014 and from the Second Lebanon War in 2006.
US Social Work Students Explore Trauma, Resilience in Israel
Social work students from Yeshiva University are learning about trauma and resilience at Tel Hai College in Israel.
Jerusalem Driver Rescued by Firefighters as Tree Crushes Car
Firefighters pulled a driver from her car seconds before a tree fell on it.
Cardinal Urging Christians to Convert ISIS Members, Regardless of Obvious Repercussions
"We have a mission to convert Muslims to Christianity. We have a mission to convert the people of all the non-Christian religions [except] Judaism."
Female Terrorist Killed in Stabbing Attack North of Jerusalem
An Arab terrorist failed in a stabbing attack on police north of Jerusalem.
Netanyahu Tells French Counterpart ‘Direct Talks Only Way to Peace’
PM Netanyahu told his French counterpart Israel is through with multilateral negotiations.
IRGC Military Adviser Brags Iran Can Destroy Israel in ‘Under 8 Minutes’
An Iranian military adviser claims its current arsenal is capable of wiping out Israel in 'under 8 minutes.'