IDF Foils Terror Attack Outside of Jerusalem
Israeli security forces foiled an attempted terror attack west of Jerusalem early Tuesday morning. The soldiers opened fire and, according to an IDF spokesperson, eliminated the threat.
President Rivlin Grants Netanyahu Mandate to Form New Government
Rivlin announced Tuesday afternoon that he has decided to grant Netanyahu a mandate for the premiership, following consultations with representatives of parties from the incoming 24th Knesset.
Secret Operation: IDF Destroyed Syrian Border Outpost in Daring 2020 Operation
Israeli forces operated inside of Syrian territory in the summer of 2020, Israel Hayom reported Sunday night, in a secret operation targeting an enemy position near the border with Israel.
Report: Biden Quietly Transferred $75 Million to Palestinian Authority
The Biden administration is quietly ramping up assistance to the Palestinian Authority, The Associated Press reported on Wednesday. after former President Donald Trump cut off nearly all aid.
Biden Administration Resumes Use of ‘Occupied Territories’ Term Regarding Israel
The US State Department’s annual report on human rights violations published on Tuesday refers to Judea, Samaria, Gaza, eastern Jerusalem and the Golan Heights as territories “occupied” by Israel but does not title the chapter “Israel and the Occupied Territories”.
Bahrain Names First Ever Ambassador to Israel
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi spoke on Sunday, at the end of the holiday, with Bahrain’s Foreign Minister ‘Abd al-Latif al-Ziani ahead of the opening of the Bahraini embassy in Israel and the appointment of the first Bahraini ambassador to Israel.
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US Restoring Assistance Programs for the Palestinian Authority
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced the resumption of US economic and humanitarian aid to the Palestinian Authority which had been stopped by the Trump Administration.
Final Israeli Election Results Are In
The Central Elections Committee released the final results of this week’s elections for the 24th Knesset Thursday evening.
Iran Attacks Israeli Ship in Arabian Sea
An Israeli-owned container ship was attacked by an Iranian missile in the Arabian Sea. There were no casualties, but the ship was damaged.
Leading Hamas Official Barghouti Dies of COVID-19
Omar Barghouti, one of the top officials of the Hamas terrorist organization in Judea and Samaria, has died from the coronavirus, Arab media reported Thursday.
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IDF Attacks Hamas Targets in Gaza Over Rocket Fire
IDF fighter jets and attack helicopters struck a Hamas rocket manufacturing site and military post overnight Tuesday, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit confirmed.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Government Limits on Air Travel
The Israeli Supreme Court struck down key government restrictions limiting those able to arrive in the country by air travel Wednesday, dealing a blow to the government’s airport policies.
Iron Dome System Undergoes Major Upgrade, Tested Against Multiple Drones
Israel’s famed Iron Dome missile defense system has undergone a major upgrade after a series of experiments and tests, Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced Tuesday.
Bible Scroll from Bar Kochba Era Discovered in Judean Desert
Parchment fragments were discovered in a cave where Jewish refugees hid in the Judean Desert almost 1900 years ago. The verses, written on dozens of parchment fragments were discovered in a complex and challenging national-archaeological operation undertaken by the Israel Antiquities Authority on the cliffs of the Judean Desert, since 2017, in order to prevent antiquities looting.
Multiple Injured In Israel After Minibus With Chabad Bochurim Rolls Into Ditch
An accident on Route 87 near the Arik Bridge in the north of the Sea of Galilee has sent multiple Chabad Bochurim to the Hospital after the minibus they were in rolled off the road and into a ditch. The public is asked to say tehillim for the injured.
Kosovo Formally Opens Embassy in Jerusalem
Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday it has formally opened its embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. A statement said the move was made after the establishment of diplomatic ties with Israel on February 1.
Boy Stumbles on Biblical-Era Figurine in Southern Israel
A few weeks ago, 11-year-old Zvi Ben-David from Be’er Sheva was on family trip to Nahal HaBesor when he caught sight of an unusual object. On picking it up, he saw it was a pottery figurine of a woman.
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