Top Netanyahu Aide Eli Groner Stepping Down
Eli Groner, director general of the Prime Minister's Office, will step down after serving more than three years in the position, the PMO announced Monday. Prime
Report: Syria Bans Iran From Using Its Hangars After Israeli Strikes
The Syrian air force forbade Iranian forces and their allied Shiite militias from using its aircraft hangars and other facilities on its military bases, in ligh
Attorney General Decries ‘Attack’ On Judiciary From Override Bill Backers
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Monday decried what he termed an "attack" on Israel's legal system, as lawmakers have sought to advance legislation curbi
In Rare Move, Russian Embassy To Host Its National Day Party In Jerusalem
The Russian embassy in Israel is hosting its annual National Day reception in Jerusalem, in a nod to Moscow's recent recognition of the western part of the city
Likud MK Proposes Banning Media Reports On Investigations Of Public Figures
A Likud lawmaker has reportedly proposed further limiting the ability of the media and the public to scrutinize the behavior of public figures. Miki Zohar wants
AG Said Set To Indict Sara Netanyahu For Misuse Of State Funds
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit intends to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife for allegedly diverting state funds for her own personal use, Isr
Netanyahu: Israel Taking Action Against Arms Manufacturing In Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was taking action against arms manufacturing in Lebanon and threatened continued fighting with Iran Sunday. Netany
Eurovision Dismisses ‘Speculation’ On Tensions Over Israeli Contest’s Location
AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Eurovision organizers have dismissed as "speculation" reports of political tensions over Israel's hosting of the song contest next year. The
TV Report: Adelson Rebuffed Bid By PM To Hatch Illicit Deal With Publisher
Sheldon Adelson refused to go along with an alleged effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hatch an illicit quid pro quo deal with the publisher of the
Nasrallah: Hezbollah Doesn’t Want War With Israel, But Will ‘Assuredly Win’ One
Hezbollah does not seek war with Israel, but will "assuredly win" if such a war were to break out, leader Hassan Nasrallah said Friday, a day after reports clai
Demonstrators Set Off Smoke Bombs Near PM’s Caesarea Home, With Him Inside
Demonstrators set off three smoke bombs near Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home in Caesarea on Friday, during a rally of environmental activists. The smok
Ministers To Mull Bill Allowing State To Confiscate Land Sold By Churches
An amended version of a bill to allow the state to confiscate land sold by churches to anonymous private developers and to pay the new owners compensation is du
Syria: Missiles Fired At Air Base In Homs Province, Explosions Reported
A military air base in western Syria was targeted in an airstrikes Thursday night, sparking large explosions, which were heard throughout the area, state media
Coalition Whip Submits Bill To Hamstring Prosecution Appeals
Coalition chairman David Amsalem lodged a bill on Wednesday that would significantly scale back the ability of prosecutors to appeal court rulings, notably in c
Police Chief Says He Wants To Stay On For A Fourth Year
Addressing reports that his term may not be extended with a fourth year, Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich said Wednesday that the basic three-year tenure was n
Top Ministers Agree To Axe Law Allowing PM, Defense Minister To Declare War
Members of the security cabinet agreed Wednesday to withdraw recent controversial Knesset legislation that allows the prime minister and defense minister to dec
Top Air Force Officer To Syria: Don’t Attack Us, We Won’t Attack You
A senior Israeli Air Force officer on Wednesday issued a clear warning to the Syrian military: If you fire your air defenses at us, we will blow them up. For…
AG Hints Netanyahu Could Be Barred From Picking New Police Chief
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit on Tuesday hinted that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under criminal investigation, could be barred from selectin
‘Bibi To The Gas’ Spray-painted On Tel Aviv Yeshiva High School
An Orthodox high school in Tel Aviv was vandalized in an obvious hate crime, with slogans found early on Monday calling for the deaths of Prime Minister Benjami
Over 10,000 Moroccans Protest Gaza Deaths, US Embassy Move
A mass protest was held on Sunday in Morocco in opposition to the relocation of the United States embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and in opposition