1.8 Million Tourists Visit Israel in 2016
Nearly two million tourists have arrived in the Holy Land so far, and we haven't yet seen the winter holiday season.
Ben Gurion International Airport Launches Cell Phone Check-Ins
Ben Gurion International Airport is streamlining its check-in and departure procedures with digital media.
New Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Train Line to Reach Temple Mount / Western Wall, Just in...
A long-term railway construction project will result in a high-speed train line from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, with a stop at the Temple Mount and Western Wall.
PM Netanyahu to Visit Australia, Singapore, Kazakhstan & Azerbaijan
The prime minister and president will be globe-trotting this year as Israel's international relations grow.
9 Israelis Hurt in Motor Vehicle Accident in Nepal
Nine Israelis on holiday were hurt in a motor vehicle accident in Nepal.
Israeli Hiker Killed While Trekking the Ganges in India
An Israeli hiker was killed while he and his family were trekking along the Ganges River in India.
Israel Railways CEO Boaz Tzafrir Steps Down
Israel Railways CEO Boaz Tzafrir has stepped down after leading the railroad from debt into net profit.
German Court: El Al Must Pay Passengers for Delayed Flights
A German court rules El Al Airlines must compensate an Israeli passenger for a 3-hour delay, as it does other passengers.
King of Thailand Passes Away After 70 Years of Gentle Rule
After ruling for 70 years, the King of Thailand has passed away at the age of 88, leaving anxiety in his wake.
SPECIAL INVITATION: Tour Hebron This Monday with Yishai Fleisher #TourHebron
Space is limited for this unique tour, so reserve your seats now!
Obama Declares State of Emergency as ‘Matthew’ Approaches Florida
President Barack Obama declares a state of emergency to free up resources to help Florida after the storm.
NY Gov. Cuomo, NJ Gov. Christie Cancel Trip to Peres Funeral Due to Deadly...
NY Gov. Cuomo and NJ Gov. Christie both remained Stateside to serve their living constituents after a deadly train crash, rather than go to Israel for the Peres funeral.
3 Dead, 100-Plus Injured in NJ Transit Hoboken Train Crash
A morning commuter train running from Spring Valley, NY to Hoboken, New Jersey crashed through barriers into the terminal reception area.
Popular Albany Kosher Restaurant Gives Up Supervision
The Terra move represents a loss of 25% of the kosher restaurants available around Albany and Saratoga Springs, NY.
Large First Temple Period Gate-Shrine Excavated in Central Israel
Minister Miri Regev said “the uncovering of these finds joins a long list of discoveries that enlighten us about our historic past, a past that is manifested in our country’s soil and in the writings of the Book of Books.”
Israelis Ignore Warnings, Flock to Turkey for High Holiday Vacation
"Israeli tourists by now have figured that every place is dangerous, which is why economic considerations overcome security concerns."
Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport Braces for 30,000 Travelers to Uman
Tens of thousands of travelers are heading this week to Uman to pray at the grave site of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
IDF Warns Soldiers: Do Not Drive by App Alone
The IDF is telling its soldiers not to rely on any GPS navigation apps for directions when driving from one place to another; it might cost them their lives.
Bubby’s Version of Instagram – Now Up for Auction in Israel
Special postcards from Israel sell for hundreds of dollars.
Great Synagogue of Pilsen Returns to Jews of Czech Republic
The famed Great Synagogue of Pilsen is returning to Jewish hands and hearts after 20 years as a Czech concert hall and art museum.
Commuter Alert: 3 Tel Aviv Train Stations Close for 8 Days
The railroad system in the Tel Aviv area is getting a major overhaul -- and commuters must bite the bullet for the next eight days.
FAA Warning Against Boarding with Samsung Galaxy Note 7
The batteries exploded or caught fire during recharging.
Israel Railways Back on Track
The trains are running again and back on schedule, with infrastructure maintenance finished for the time being, according to Israel Railways.
10 United Flight Passengers Hurt Due to ‘Severe, Unexpected Turbulence’
The pilot was forced to make an emergency landing due to the severity of the unexpected turbulence.
Egypt Opens Rafah-Gaza Crossing for Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
Egypt has opened its sole crossing with Gaza to allow Muslims to travel to Mecca for the Hajj.