Updated: Israel Votes 2022: Highest Turnout in Decades!

By noon, 28.4% of the eligible population voted, the highest percentage in 23 years.

Happy Aliya Day, Everybody!

Strangely enough, the Knesset legislation known as the Aliyah Day Act 5776-2016 states that on the 7th of Cheshvan the country will celebrate the Israelites' entrance into the Land of Israel on the 10th of Nissan.

Hadash-Ta’al’s Lone Jew Says Arab Attacks in Judea and Samaria ‘Not Terror’

“The Israeli occupation is what started it all, and everything is derived from it,” says lawmaker Ofer Cassif from the predominantly Arab political party.

Jerusalem Arson Terrorist Torches Jewish-Owned Vehicles, United Hatzalah Medical Equipment

An Arab resident of Jerusalem was arrested Saturday evening in connection with the arson, which is under investigation by the Jerusalem District Attorney's office.

Herzog Tells US Jews to Respect Israeli Election Results ‘Whatever the Outcome’

“The results may or may not be to your liking, but the vote of the Israeli people should be respected.”

Morningstar to Announce Substantive Changes in its Israel Ratings

The investment firm is under fire in multiple states for what critics call BDS practices.

Dagan: The Blood of Rechelim Intersection Crash Is on Merav Michaeli’s Hands

As soon as Transport Minister Merav Michaeli took office, she stopped the budgets of many projects in the liberated territories.

Progress in Negotiations to Open Azerbaijani Embassy in Israel

Both Israel and Azerbaijan share an existential fear regarding Iran’s aggression.

The Prospect of a Ben Gvir Victory Gives Some Israelis a Conniption

Ben Gvir is also under a cussing attack from the Haredi right, because, you know, they’re hemorrhaging their votes to him.

Bedouin Criminals Declare War on Tik Tok against Israeli Crime Lord

News12 cited a Bedouin criminal from the south who said, "We declared war on Amos Lavi and his people."

Cholera Epidemic Spreading through Syria, Lebanon, Carried by Civil War Refugees

Israelis have been warned about an unusually high E. Coli presence in northern streams.

Price of Gasoline to Rise — Again — at Midnight on Election Day

The November price hike is the fifth time prices have risen on the resource so far this year; there were also two reductions in the price this summer.

IDF Beefs Up Forces, Imposes Closure on Judea, Samaria Ahead of Election Day

The decision follows a series of terrorist attacks this past weekend that left one Israeli dead and more than half a dozen injured, including five IDF soldiers.

Five IDF Soldiers Wounded in Terror Ramming Attack

An Israeli police officer who was at the bus station, together with a civilian, opened fire at the terrorist, neutralizing him.

IDF Maps Home of Kiryat Arba Terrorist Ahead of Demolition

It is standard Israeli government policy to demolish the homes of Arab terrorists who murder Israelis.

Meet Religious Zionist Simcha Rothman, Ben Gvir’s Moderate Ally

“We want to restore the system through evolution, not revolution.”

Step-by-Step: How Lebanon Out-Negotiated Israel, Amos Hochstein and Yair Lapid

Lebanon could give Chris Voss a masterclass on how to say “no” and get everything you want in international negotiations.

WATCH: Dashcam Footage of Ravshatz Neutralizing the Terrorist in Kiryat Arba

Dashcam footage from the car of the Kiryat Arba Ravshatz (security chief) shows him ramming the terrorist.

Israel Warns Syria It Will Step Up Attacks over Iranian Weapons Transfers

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah announced the end of his armed group’s mobilization on Thursday, following the completion of a maritime demarcation agreement brokered by the U.S.

WATCH: Permanently Neutralizing the Terrorist in Kiryat Arba

CCTV footage from Hebron shows the Kiryat Arba security chief ramming the terrorist.

Don’t Forget to Turn Back the Clock in Israel

Israel Daylight Savings Time will begin again next year at 2 am on Friday, March 24, 2023.

Herzog Calms Biden Administration Fear Over Possible Netanyahu Election Win

Herzog also issued a statement this weekend condemning a vicious attack Friday on the husband of Congressional Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

US Democrats Oppose Israel’s Admission to Visa Waiver Program

Israel has been negotiating with the United States over this issue for more than a year.

Meirav Michaeli Opens Rabinfest Season with Incitement against Netanyahu, Ben Gvir

"Michaeli's dangerous incitement repeatedly crosses all kinds of red lines and makes me a target,” MK Ben Gvir responded.

Chief Rabbi Lau: Newborn IVF Girl Belongs to Birth Mother

Rabbi Lau acknowledged that there are contrary halakhic opinions.

Final Poll: Bibi Gets his 61, Smotrich-Ben Gvir 15, Arabs & Meretz Tittering over...

This is it, folks, the next poll results you’ll read in this space will be Tuesday night, after the real ballots are cast.

Knesset Website Targeted by Russian Hackers with Alleged Kremlin Ties

The “XakNet Team” claimed responsibility for the cyber attack, saying it was revenge for Israeli intel sent to Kyiv regarding Iranian-made drones.

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