Police: Parents Acted in Self Defense in Khusra Lynching
One Arab was killed when an Arab lynch mob tried to murder a group of children on a Bar Mitzvah hike.
MK David Bitan to Resign as Likud Coalition Chairman
“The current situation makes it too difficult for me to function,” he wrote, “and I don’t want to harm the work and functionality of the coalition."
Woman Who Used to Be Haredi Man Wins Appeal in Court Fight over Children
Until about two years ago she was a Haredi man, married with children and living in North Manchester, England. But when he became a...
Preference for IDF Veterans in Civil Service Hiring Bill Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote
MK Esawi Frej (Meretz) suggested that "if this proposal is passed, every job for the Arab sector will go to the Druze."
Nikki Haley before UN Assembly Jerusalem Vote: ‘US Will Be Taking Names’
One diplomat told Bloomberg that his country’s UN mission was told that its vote on the resolution would be taken “personally” by Haley.
Tourism Ministry Preparing for 20% increase in Christian Arrivals
Tourism Ministry to provide free shuttles between Jerusalem and Bethlehem for Christmas Mass celebrations
1,500 Year Old Monastery, Church, Uncovered in Beit Shemesh
Colored mosaic floors and imported marble artifacts were found.
Hamas Warns Against ‘Liking’ Israel’s Arabic Facebook Page Fearing Recruitment
Hamas claims that the page's "Like" button starts a recruitment process of agents from the Gaza Strip, identifying Gazans who could be lured to serve Israel's clandestine agencies.
Netanyahu: Even If Police Recommend my Indictment, Nothing Will Happen
"They know they can't beat us at the polls," the PM said, "So they try to [defeat] us with slander and demonstrations, the kind that are organized and orchestrated, among others, by Left's new fund (a reference to the New Israel Fund)."
Watch: Clashes at Joseph’s Tomb as Hundreds of Jews Light Eighth Hanukkah Candle
According to the IDF, three of the rioters were arrested. According to Ma'an, the number stands at 17.
Trump Says ‘Thanks’ After Learning Kiryat Yam Ecological Park to Bear His Name
“The president of the United States took a brave and unprecedented step that none of his predecessors were willing to take and we must honor him for it."
Full Text: Pres. Trump’s National Security Strategy, Excerpt on Middle East
"We remain committed to helping facilitate a comprehensive peace agreement that is acceptable to both Israelis and Palestinians."
Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce Lauds Trump Administration’s Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
We are honored to have been actively involved in this effort and to work closely with the leading advocates for this move, particularly our dear friends Ambassador David Friedman and Congressman Ron DeSantis.
Worldwide Chanukah Project: Lighting Up Places of Darkness
"Our goal was to motivate WBA members and Jews around the world to utilize their inner light to illuminate any place in the world where they see darkness..."
IDF Combat Veterans to Receive Full Scholarships in Matriculation, Preparation Courses
The new benefits go into effect immediately and are available to all active combat soldiers without any need for special application.
2017 Begin Prize Awarded to Malcolm Hoenlein
Hoenlein was honored for his work in strengthening ties between Jews in the Diaspora and Israel.
Palestinian Authority’s Abbas Visits Riyadh Over Trump’s Jerusalem Declaration
Abbas is in a fury due to the failure of the UN Security Council to pass a resolution forcing the US to rescind its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
TEVA Workers Threaten to Withhold Medication From Seriously Ill Over Layoffs
"The Histadrut will continue to fight to reduce the number of layoffs."
SPNI Brings Community Gardening to Haredi Religious Community
“We focus on educating about nature and sustainability in a way that compliments the lifestyle of the community."
Knesset to Vote on Bill Requiring Halachic Considerations Before Issuing Shabbat Work Permits
The High Court of Justice previously ruled that the minister may only take technical and economic considerations into account and he is forbidden from making halachic considerations.
Update: Fake Bomb Stopped Jerusalem Light Rail Service
Service was suspended in both directions at the Mt. Herzl Light Rail train stop.
Faces of ICSN – Tali Ayal : From Cancer Victim to ICSN Volunteer
Tali was a recipient of ICSN's help. Now she volunteers at ICSN's comfort corners in several oncology units.
Hebrew University Researcher Discovers How the Unconscious Mind Picks Out Faces in a Crowd
With the onslaught of stimuli—images and rapid flashing—it took the brain a few seconds to understand that it was seeing a face and then to “transfer” these images to the conscious brain for processing.
Defense Minister at Gaza Border: Zero Tolerance for Rocket ‘Drizzle’
"[Trump's] statement is important," Liberman said. "These things seem to have a price which is worth paying."
Envoy: Russia Happy to Replace US as Peace Mediator
Talk about revisionism…
Israel Plans to Refill the Kinneret
A new infrastructure project will pump water back into the Kinneret, saving the Sea of Galilee and the Galil.
Abbas Signs 22 International Treaties for Make-Believe Palestinian State
The PLO, and not the PA, maintains a network of missions and embassies, and represents the PA abroad.
Arab Girls Who Taunted Helpless IDF Soldiers Arrested, Soldiers Investigated
Praising his soldiers for not using violence while criticizing them for not using violence certainly adds this battalion commander to a long list of IDF victims of crazymaking rules of engagement.
Supreme Court Suspends Interior Minister’s Revoking of Terrorist’s Citizenship
The revocation was due to take place last October, after it had been approved by both the Haifa District Court and the attorney general, according to the law.
Pence Israel Visit Postponed Yet Again
The VP's trip to the Middle East has now been pushed to January 14.