Herzliya Mayor Sends Letter of Apology to Late Lubavitcher Rebbe over Tefillin Brouhaha

So far the Rebbe has not responded. But the mayor and local Chabadniks went out to dance in the streets of Herzliya, which did a lot to alleviate the tension.

First Africa-Israel Summit ‘Postponed’

“The President of Togo has emphasized that elaborate preparations are needed in order to guarantee the success of the event."

Tourist Arrivals Continue to Break Records in August

Since January, tourism in Israel has brought in nearly $3.5 billion.

Israel, China Sign $300M CleanTech Deal

"We see economic cooperation with the Chinese government as a strategic goal."

US Embassy Officials, Israelis Remember 9/11

Nearly three thousand people died in the attack, which involved 19 Al Qaeda hijackers on four commercial passenger airlines.

Ministers Call to Scrap Iran Nuclear Deal

"We did not gather the Jews from all four corners of the earth in order to turn them into a nuclear target."

Netanyahu Greeted with Anti-Semitic Hitler Posters on Argentina Visit

The Hitler poster reads “Zionists Get out of Palestine.

Shaked: Instead of Failed Peace Process, Superpowers Should Boost Israel-PA Economic Cooperation

"Mahmoud Abbas will be 92 a decade from now. Israel will not intervene in his replacement, but we will certainly expect changes."

Rebbetzin Henkin: Ya’alon’s Statement ‘Shocking’

Rebbetzin Henkin reminded Ya'alon of the actual findings of the investigation that followed her loved one's murder, as they were reflected in the court proceeding against the killers – something an expert on Ya'alon's level should be familiar with.

Former Samaria Council Head: Henkin Couple’s Blood on Ya’alon’s Hands

"If Bogey is feeling guilty, it should be for the fact that he was guided by his preference of maintaining the fabric of life of Arabs over the actual lives of Jews," Mesika wrote angrily.

Hamas Joining Hezbollah under the Iranian ‘Shi’ite Crescent’ in Lebanon

Shin Bet director Nadav Argaman told cabinet ministers that Hamas is setting up a base across Israel’s northern border with assistance from Iran.

Israeli Film “Foxtrot” Wins First Runner Up at Venice International Film Festival

The film is controversial, dealing with the issue of a cover up when a deadly mistake is made by IDF soldiers.

Netanyahu Departs for Historic Trip to South America

"This visit will ... will serve as an additional prop to support Israel‘s standing on the international stage."

Clueless and Culturally Biased, JPost Calling for Jerusalem Chief Rabbi’s Resignation

The JPost couldn't help themselves, despite their attempt to come across as the rational side in this debate, when they referred to Amar as the "so-called chief rabbi of Jerusalem."

Tillerson Heading Effort to Retrieve Congress’ $75 Million Grant to Israel

"This is a transparent attempt by career staffers in the State Department to [expletive] with the Israelis and derail the efforts of Congressional Republicans and President Trump to rebuild the US-Israel relationship."

597 Conservative Clergy to Netanyahu: Give Us Kotel Territory Or We’ll Trash Talk Israel

What's probably most stunning about the clergy's letter is that they demand that the Prime Minister defy the will of his elected coalition partners and impose rules to benefit some US tourists – and all of it in the name of democracy. One wonders if they understand the meaning of Democracy.

Jerusalem, Washington, Working to Abolish ‘Eternal’ Palestinian Refugees’ Status

The Israeli initiative to change the Palestinians' 70-year-old refugee status takes advantage of a window of opportunity created by the current administration rigid and often hostile approach to the UN and its agencies.

AG: Sara Netanyahu to Be Charged with Fraudulently Receiving $100,000

According to a Justice Ministry announcement, Sara Netanyahu was part of an effort "to create a false impression that the prime minister's official residence on Balfour Street in Jerusalem does not employ a cook, despite the fact that throughout the entire period they employed cooks."

PM Netanyahu, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds Meet in Jerusalem

The Iowa delegation is slated to sign two inter-university agreements with Tel Aviv University and the Volcani Center.

Police Indict 17 Rock Throwers

"Security forces will continue to work for the safety and well-being of local residents."

Israeli Consulate in Miami Closed, Emissaries Evacuated Ahead of Hurricane Irma

Israeli consular officials in Miami are preparing for a quick evacuation if the storm lives up to its reputation and hits the city as hard as predicted.

Jerusalem’s Begin Highway Completed at Last

The Begin Highway runs from north to south and is named after the late Prime Minister Menachem Begin.

Watch: Israeli Embassy Sends Relief to Texas, Post-Harvey

The Embassy of Israel sent several tons of goods and supplies to assist recovery efforts in Texas, with help from IsraAID and 495 Movers Inc.

Jerusalem Municipality to Add 176 Housing Units to Jewish Enclave at Heart of Jabel...

Israel's Supreme Court rejected an appeal from local Arab residents who had claimed some of the land belonged to them. Upon completion, the neighborhood will boast 480 apartments.

Netanyahu Bans Al Jazeera from Israel

"The prime minister instructed that legal steps be taken to revoke the press cards of all Al-Jazeera journalists operating in Israel and to shut down their offices in Israel."

Iowa’s Governor Kim Reynolds Arrives in Israel

“This is an opportunity for us to look for economic opportunities between Israel and Iowa.”

US Police Unity Tour Arrives in Israel

The Police Unity Tour was established in 1997 to honor police who fell in the line of duty in the U.S. and Israel.

Report: Saeb Erekat Allegedly Met With Families of Potential Lung Donors in Israel

Health Ministry denial: “We don’t know anything about such a meeting, or any others by this patient with [other] patients in the hospital system in Israel.”

Israel To Allow 560 Tons of Tax-Free Honey Imports for Jewish New Year

The order is a temporary measure said to be necessary due to expected shortages in the domestic market.

President Rivlin Recalls Olympic Massacre in ahead of Munich Memorial Inauguration

First Lady Nechama Rivlin met with the Minister-President’s wife, Mrs. Karin Seehofer, together with Israel Prize Laureate for Sport Esther Roth-Shahamorov, who was part of the Israeli delegation in 1972.

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