Kinneret Up One Meter Since Winter’s Start
More than half that volume of water came from just the past 5 days of rain.
Polish President Pulls Out of Jerusalem Event Marking Auschwitz Liberation
“I will be clear: We have decided that I as the Polish president will not participate in the event,” said Polish President Andrzej Duda, adding that not allowing him to publicly honor Polish victims of the Holocaust was equivalent to a “distortion of the historical truth.”
Israel Successfully Raises $3 Billion in US Dollar Bond Issue
Israel’s Treasury issued $2 billion worth of 30-year bonds at 3.375%, or 115 basis points more than comparable US Treasury bonds, and an additional $1 billion worth of 10-year bonds at 2.5%, or 68 basis points above the US Treasury’s rates.
Netanyahu, Trump Discuss ‘Regional Issues’ After Iranian Attack on US Base
Specific details of the conversation were not released...
Israel’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Swell
Israel’s foreign currency reserves rose nearly 10% from $115.279 billion to $126.023 billion in 2019.
Forbes Lists Three Israeli Inventions in ‘Most Important New Weapons of the Decade’
Stuxnet, Iron Dome, and...
One Man Dies, More Injured in Puerto Rico Earthquakes
A first5.8-magnitude quake on Monday destroyed five homes and damaged many more.
Israeli Researchers Develop ‘Decoy Molecule’ to Neutralize Viruses Passing From Animals to Humans
The researchers found the molecule to be highly effective at sticking strongly to the viruses before these viruses could bind to the human receptors. It also activated the body’s immune response
WATCH: New Quds Force Commander Vows, ‘We will Remove American Presence from the Region’
"General, the public also wants a promise of revenge. This is the demand of the people."
High Court Rejects Arab Petition Against Ofra’s Master Plan
Former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked commended the court for its decision and said that it is the result of the hard work led by her at the ministry in recent years.
Stone-Throwing Palestinian Authority Terrorists Attack Israeli Motorists in Samaria
A number of cars and other vehicles, including the Israeli public bus, came under a hail of rocks.
Shin Bet: Jerusalem ‘Car Accident’ in March Was Actually a Terror Attack
Police ignored the testimony of witnesses who saw the attack happen.
Good News: Water Still Rising at Lake Kinneret
On Sunday, Jan. 5 2020, the level of the lake stood at 211.48 meters below sea level, just about halfway between the upper and lower red lines.
Iraqi Parliament Votes to Expel US & ‘Any Foreign Troops’
"The Iraqi government must work to end the presence of any foreign troops on Iraqi soil and prohibit them from using its land, airspace or water for any reason."
US Forces Targeted by Al-Shabaab in Kenya, ‘No Connection’ with Iran
"As we honor their sacrifice, let's also harden our resolve... we will pursue those responsible for this attack and al-Shabaab."
Erekat Rejects EU Requirement that ‘Palestinian NGOs’ Renounce Ties to Terrorism
Israel released a series of reports exposing ties between supposed human rights organizations and terrorist groups.
Iranian-Backed Militiamen Warn Iraqi Military Personnel, ‘Stay Away From Americans’
Already on Saturday, rockets and mortar shells were being launched against US targets in Baghdad and Mosul, although no one was physically injured in any of the attacks.
IAI to Build Dror 1, Israel’s National Communications Satellite
Dror 1 is intended to meet Israel’s satellite communications needs for approximately 15 years.
Tragedy in Tel Aviv: 2 Israelis Drown in Flooded Tel Aviv Elevator
The incident took place at a residential building on Nadav Street in Tel Aviv, where rain caused flooding all around the city.
IDF Orders Hermon Mountain Closed
The popular winter tourist site was closed today following the assassination of Qassem Soleimani.
Jewish Teen Attacked on Brooklyn MTA Bus
The incident is under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
Seeking Clean Energy, Israel to Build Hundreds of Wind Turbines up North
This is part of a series of projects to develop renewable energy sources for Israel.
No Hate. No Fear. Join New York’s Solidarity March Sunday Jan 5
“The 1.5 million Jews of our great city and region will not stand down. We will not be intimidated.”
Tesla Expected to Hit Israeli Roads, Launching in 2020
The car’s starting price is expected to be around $72,300 (about NIS 250,000).
Chanukah Lights Beam From Chabad Menorah at Dead Sea Mall
Dead Sea Regional Council leader Nir Wenger lit the menorah together with Chabad-Lubavitch emissary, Rabbi Shimon Elharar.
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Anti-Israel Protesters at Michigan Synagogue
The anti-Israel protesters hold weekly protests outside the Michigan synagogue.
WATCH: Russian Jews ‘Party’ After Lighting Chanukah Menorah in Moscow’s Red Square
This is the 30th year that the Chanukah menorah is being lit in Moscow’s public square, itself a massive miracle.
Red Alert Siren Activated in Southern Israel
The siren was triggered in the city of Ashkelon and along the Gaza border.
Israeli Teen Dies of Flu in Jerusalem
There are 98 more Israelis who are seriously ill with the flu as well, according to the Health Ministry.
Western Wall Rabbi Tells Arizona Governor Doug Doucey, ‘Chanukah is Proof of Light That...
Governor Doucey said he feels "very connected to Judaism and to Jews" and noted that he even gave his three sons Biblical names.