Glick: Tobacco Tax Imbalance Cost Israel NIS 1.5B Since 2012

“The State of Israel invests, correctly, tens of millions of shekels a year on security. But we have failed at saving 8,000 people who die annually from smoking-related illnesses."

Medtronic Medical Equipment Giant Opening R & D Centers in Jerusalem, Yokneam

The center in Jerusalem will focus its efforts on brain monitoring, and the one in Yokneam will be working on big data for medicine.

Israel to Host Giro D’Italia Cycling Race, First Time Event Held Outside Europe

"We are very proud... Today the situation in Europe has many similarities to what happened at the time of my grandfather."

Fatah Rejects Oslo Accords, ‘Will Never Recognize Israel’

"We will not recognize Israel... I declare this clearly. My friends, Hamas, you should not recognize Israel, you are not required to."

Israel in Numbers on the Eve of Rosh Hashanah 5778

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah 5778, the population of Israel is estimated at 8.743 million.

Likud Minister Begs Forgiveness of Migron Evacuees

"I, as a representative of the Government of Israel, ask forgiveness from the residents of Migron for the fact that we have not been able to protect the settlement and also that we have not yet established the new Migron," Elkin said.

King Abdullah Tells US Jews Relations with Israel depend on Resolving Embassy Investigation

163 passports belonging Jordanian citizens who requested a visa to Israel are locked away in a safe of the shuttered Israeli embassy in Jordan.

Supreme Court Approves Policy Against State, Local Government Employing Illegal Eritreans, Sudanese

Justice Rubinstein noted that the anti-migrant employment policy is consistent with the government's decision to increase employment opportunities for Israelis.

Abbas Aide Says UN Speech Will Be ‘Important’

“In his speech, Abu Mazen (the PA leader’s nom de guerre) will detail all the planned steps of the next stage ahead of the UN bid.”

COGAT Reports in NY On Peace-Building Gestures to Palestinian Authority

Israeli officials shared a list with Christian clergymen of peacemaking initiatives carried out for the benefit of the Palestinian Authority this summer. There's been no reciprocal gesture from Ramallah, however.

Red Alert Siren to be Tested in Jerusalem Suburb

The test is a routine part of national readiness preparations and is not being held in response to any particular security event.

Tens of Thousands Flock to Uman for Annual Breslov Pilgrimage to Celebrate Rosh Hashana

This year an estimated 37,000 Jews from Israel and around the world have boarded planes to head to the site so far.

Report: Netanyahu to Present Amendments to Nuclear Deal which Trump Will Send Iran

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro told Army Radio it would be very difficult for the US to alter the Iran deal at this stage.

Netanyahu Set to Warn UN Iran Won’t Be Tolerated on Northern Border

PM Netanyahu and Pres. Trump are slated to meet Monday; they're expected to discuss Iran’s presence on Israel’s northern border, and the looming deadline for Trump’s approval or cancellation of the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran.

Netanyahu Refuses Meeting with Swedish Counterpart at UN

Sweden was one of the first Western nations to recognize the Palestinian Authority as an independent sovereign nation.

Israeli Consulate in NYC Reopens After Threat Against PM, Package With White Powder

Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, and to address the General Assembly on Tuesday.

Habayit Hayehudi Bill Curbs High Court’s Authority to Overturn Laws

Ministers Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked formulated a legal plan whose goal is to complete a constitution for Israel that will restore balance between the three branches of government in Israel.

Watch: Netanyahu Tells Mexico, ‘Take An Old Industry and Make it New’

"You're already in a technological revolution or you will be or you don't know that you're in, and that's the worst situation to be in."

Netanyahu Supports Bill Allowing Cabinet to Declare War

"The change that is required is to bring the critical decisions to the cabinet."

Israel Helps Clear Land Mines in Colombia

"Your country has been a friend and ally of Colombia, and recently a great ally in the construction of peace in the country."

Rightwing Attorney Suing to Include Arabs in IDF Draft

Ben-Gvir argued that the fact that the Arabs' exemption from the draft is not anchored in the law deepens the discrimination that has been created by the legislator.

Watch: Netanyahu Busy Doing Business in Bogota, Colombia

"We have decided today on rekindling and refinancing an innovation fund - the Columbia Israel Innovation Fund. And maybe you will teach us finally how to make a good cup of coffee."

Report: US National Security Adviser McMaster Clashed With Israel Over Hezbollah

McMaster coyly dodged reporters’ questions on whether he believes the Western Wall is located in Israel, prior to President Donald Trump’s visit to the Jewish State.

Israeli Consulate Reopens in Miami, With Limited Service

Israelis in Miami were asked by the Consulate to “be patient” in the coming days, inasmuch as it will take time to bring the office back up to full speed.

UN ‘Postpones’ Decision on Palestinian Authority Membership in World Tourism Organization

Israel contends there is no existent legal ‘State of Palestine’ and thus it cannot be accepted as a member at the UN or in any of its agencies.

Israeli Students To Be Given The Chance To Work With NASA

“When they get back, the knowledge and experience they will have accumulated will assist them in promoting the field of space exploration in Israel.”

Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon Begins Term as Vice President of UN General Assembly

“We have proven once again that there is no role we cannot fulfill in the world’s most important international organization.”
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Netanyahu at Buenos Aires Economic Event: ‘The Future Belongs to Those Who Innovate’

"Israel produces more milk per cow than any other cow in the world. You think it would be a French cow, Dutch cow, an American cow? No. It's an Israeli cow, because it's a computerized cow, every moo is computerized."

Netanyahu Meets With President of Paraguay

"I think that there is much more to do. Relations are like a muscle, you have to practice and work every day. But you have to know that we like you very much."

Argentina Gives Israel WWII-Era Docs Revealing Who Helped Nazis After War

“We have delivered these digitized historical documents about the Holocaust so the State of Israel can make sure that they are investigated."

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