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Fury as Ukraine okays new homes on site of Jewish massacre during the Holocaust

Speaking on behalf of the country's Jewish community and government officials, Israeli ambassador Joel Leon asks mayor and his local council to halt development plans in the name of those no longer able to do so

Itamar Eichner , 23:32 , 06.17.19

White House will not invite Israeli officials to Bahrain event -senior U.S. official

'We'd like to make it as apolitical as possible,' says unnamed official, adding that Palestinian business representatives are expected to attend the event on June 25-26 despite PA's boycott of summit

News Agencies, Ynet , 21:22 , 06.17.19

Netanyahu: World must step up Iran sanctions if uranium threat realized

PM statement comes hours after Tehran announces it will break uranium stockpile limit set by nuclear deal in the next 10 days; Rouhani warns time running out to salvage nuclear deal in wake of Trump withdrawal

News Agencies , 14:37 , 06.17.19

Israel PoIice smashes alleged people-smuggling ring at Ben-Gurion Airport

Network of alleged smugglers accused of bringing in as many as one thousand people from Georgia over an extended period, some of whom paid up to $10,000 to gain entry to Israel

Eli Sinyor , 13:13 , 06.17.19

Hamas: New phase of understandings with Israel underway

Gaza ruler says next stage to include improvements to the water and electricity supplies, relaxed rules on imports and exports to Gaza, and the expansion of industrial projects

Elior Levy , 12:15 , 06.17.19

Ethiopian-Israeli soldier speaks out over commander's racist slur

Captain apologizes after calling subordinate the Hebrew equivalent of the N-word; IDF says it is investigating incident, views such statements 'with severity and is working to eliminate them'

Yossi Yehoshua , 11:18 , 06.17.19

Hamas gunmen open fire on Israeli troops operating in Gaza

Special unit forced to retreat after coming under attack while trying to enter southern city of Khan Yunis; no injuries reported on either side; IDF yet to comment

i24News , 10:12 , 06.17.19

Qatari envoy delivers millions in aid to Gaza

Funds include stipends for needy families, budget for UN projects providing work, funding for the purchase of fuel to operate Strip's power plant; delegation to remain in Gaza for two days

i24News, Ynet , 08:57 , 06.17.19

Palestinian charged with raping 7-year-old Jewish girl from West Bank

The police say the suspect from a town near Ramallah met the young victim at her school, where he worked as a janitor, and after grooming her led the child - from one of the nearby Israeli settlements - to a house and sexually assaulted the girl

Elisha Ben Kimon , 22:09 , 06.16.19

Israel expected to attend U.S.-led Bahrain conference

Foreign Minister Katz says Israelis will participate in the June 25-26 workshop 'if all coordinations are made,' while sources claim that Israel is expected to send a business delegation only; Palestinians vowed to boycott the conference, alleging pro-Israeli bias

Reuters , 20:28 , 06.16.19

Israel moves to name Golan settlement after Trump

The new settlement, which will be known as Trump Heights, is inaugurated at a special cabinet meeting convened by Netanyahu at the Golan, the Israeli sovereignty of which was recognized by the American president over 2 months ago

Associated Press, Ynet , 19:34 , 06.16.19

Gaza balloon terrorism continues despite ceasefire efforts

Dozens of fires break out over the weekend in Israeli communities bordering the Hamas-controlled enclave amid reports of Qatari envoy entering Gaza to deliver some $25 million in aid

Matan Tzuri , 18:28 , 06.16.19

Fatah expels official after settlers attend son's wedding

Mayor of West Bank village denies having invited Modiin Illit residents to celebrations, but was nonetheless ousted from Abbas-led party after pictures of event appeared on social media

Elior Levy , 15:47 , 06.16.19

Jerusalem express line hit by more delays, breakdowns

Fast train from Ben-Gurion to capital reduced to one an hour due to malfunction; line later held up when train breaks down on track with 300 passengers on board

Roi Rubenstein , 14:32 , 06.16.19

Liberman: Will only join a national unity government

Having pledged support for a right-wing government in the past, Yisrael Beytenu chief and potential kingmaker after the next elections now calls for broad coalition of left and right to block ultra-Orthodox demands

Kobi Nachshoni and Yuval Karni , 11:44 , 06.16.19

Sara Netanyahu pleads guilty as part of corruption case plea deal

PM's wife admits to deliberately exploiting mistake of others in ordering catering to official residence; will pay back one third of NIS 175,000 bill she ran up despite having own chef on site

Yael Freidson , 10:43 , 06.16.19

Israel Air Force set to welcome first Druze pilot in its history

Cadet - named only as G. for security reasons - is first to fly helicopters on active IAF duty; three other Druze airmen already serve as navigators

Yoav Zitun , 18:41 , 06.14.19

Tel Aviv celebrates gay pride with quarter million-strong rainbow parade

Some 250,000 people flood the streets of the coastal city for the annual parade of floats, fancy and fabulousness ; this year starring Neil Patrick Harris

Ynet , 12:32 , 06.14.19

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza flowing Sderot rocket hit

Army says targets include a Hamas naval facility, terror infrastructure; no casualties, injuries reported; week's events test stability of arrangement between Israel and Hamas

Yoav Zitun, Elior Levy , 09:50 , 06.14.19

Gaza rocket hits Sderot Yeshiva

Students were away for the weekend; tensions rising in Gaza region as IDF readies for resumption of Friday protests at the border; incendiary balloons becoming more frequent and more destructive as militants improve tactics

Matan Tzuri , 21:39 , 06.13.19

Tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman fuel security, oil supply fears

Explosion near a major waterway for world oil supplies leaves one vessel ablaze at sea, while Japanese owners of second ship say it was hit twice; oil prices surge 4% over worries about supplies

Reuters , 15:45 , 06.13.19

Israel's top judge chides Netanyahu's new justice minister

In rare move, Justice Hayut calls Ohana's past comment, saying it was permissible to disobey Supreme Court rulings if they endangered lives, 'the short road to anarchy'

Reuters , 14:54 , 06.13.19

Gaza factions make incendiary balloons sent to Israel more lethal

The new method adopted by the terror groups includes soaking slow-burning fuse in explosive liquids, causing balloons to drip fireballs as they fly, creating fires in multiple locations

Matan Tzuri , 14:49 , 06.13.19

PMO: Dirty, expensive hotels to blame for Eilat crisis

Netanyahu's bureau hits back after critics blast decision to close small Tel Aviv airport used to fly to southernmost city, saying it would have detrimental impact on residents' healthcare

Itamar Eichner , 13:27 , 06.13.19

2 oil tankers hit in suspected attacks in Gulf of Oman; Iran gathers up fleeing crew

Iranian state media says Iran has taken in all 44 people onboard the ships; one vessel operator says its ship appeared to have been hit by a torpedo; incident comes month after attacks on Gulf oil assets

Reuters , 11:39 , 06.13.19

'Why punish us?' ask despairing Gaza fishermen as fishing zone cut again

Chair of the Strip's Fishermen Union slams 'collective punishment,' by Israel, says it's not their role to pressure Hamas leadership into stopping firebombs; 'men only wish to bring money home'

Elior Levy , 10:28 , 06.13.19

IDF strikes Hamas target after rocket fire on Israel

A Hamas official told Israel national brodcaster KAN that the Israelis are not living up to their commitments, warning if the ceasefire understandings are not fulfilled the situation will only get worse

Ynet , 08:51 , 06.13.19

IDF reservists combat BDS at British parliament

The Human Shields Special Testimonies Project organized the London event where IDF reservists spoke about their experience dealing with Palestinian terrorism and human rights violations committed in the West Bank

Itamar Eichner , 22:47 , 06.12.19

Labor party leader Gabbay retiring from politics

Gabbay's departure comes on the heels of the party's lackluster performance in the April election; party to hold primaries in July for new leader

Yuval Karni , 21:59 , 06.12.19

IDF to cut number of civilian guards in Israeli settlements in West Bank

In a letter sent to heads of several communities, including those subjected to terror attacks in the past, the military says although the decision is not ideal, it's 'necessary'; angry local residents call it ‘abandonment’

Elisha Ben Kimon , 15:57 , 06.12.19

Australian man pleads guilty to rape, murder of Arab Israeli student

20-year-old Codey Hermann admits brutal attack on Aiia Maasarwe, 21, as she headed home from a night out in Melbourne while talking to her sister in Israel; her body was found by passers-by hours later

i24NEWS, Ynet , 15:40 , 06.12.19

IDF: Lebanon drone penetrates Israeli air space

Israel Air Force scrambles jets as UAV briefly crosses from Lebanon and flies over Western Galilee town; Israeli army says unmanned vehicle was observing troop movements

Ahiya Raved and Yoav Zitun , 14:28 , 06.12.19

PA urges Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference in Bahrain

Palestinian official calls on Facebook for 'all brotherly and friendly countries to withdraw' from June 25 summit, arguing participation 'would carry wrong messages about the unity of the Arab position' on rejecting Trump's still secret peace plan

Reuters , 14:18 , 06.12.19

Sara Netanyahu signs plea deal in misuse of funds case, admits lesser charges

PM's wife dodges fraud charge, agrees to plead guilty to exploiting another's mistake for her own gain over food expenses for PM's residence, will reimburse state for NIS55,000

Yael Friedson and i24NEWS , 09:52 , 06.12.19

Syria says air defenses thwarted another Israeli strike in south of country

The country's state news agency reports the attack occurred in a strategic Tal al-Hara area which overlooks the Golan Heights; the agency also accuses IDF of waging an 'electronic war' to interfere with Syrian military's radars

Ynet and Agencies , 08:43 , 06.12.19

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco to attend U.S.-led Palestinian conference

The three countries will send representatives to the summit despite the Palestinian boycott on it; Jordanian King Abdullah: Jordan needs to avoid 'being left out'

News Agencies , 19:11 , 06.11.19

Labor leader Gabbay won't seek re-election in wake of crushing April election result

Under rule of former business exec, party that founded the country sunk to all-time low, winning just six seats in 120-strong Knesset; Gabbay to remain in secure no. 2 on party list

Ynet, AP , 16:40 , 06.11.19

Liberman: Ultra-Orthodox MKs just ‘say amen and wait for the checks’

Yisrael Beytenu leader goes on the offensive, slamming Netanyahu for ‘surrendering’ to the Haredi parties and turning politics into personality cult; Liberman also said Blue and White can only form a coalition with ‘polar bears’

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 14:38 , 06.11.19

Yair Netanyahu: Donald Trump is rock star in Israel

Son of prime minister tells U.S. conservative TV network that U.S. president is best friend Israel, Jewish people ever had in White House, says 'wall' along border with Egypt 'completely stopped' illegal immigration

Ynet , 12:48 , 06.11.19

IDF misidentifies PA security personel as terror suspects, leading to exchanges of fire

Israeli military enter the Palestinian Preventive Security Service HQ in the West Bank city of Nablus overnight in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity; Palestinian sources say at least one PA security services member was wounded

Yoav Zitun, Elior Levy , 08:42 , 06.11.19

Netanyahu reluctant but will attend October hearing

The prime minister's attorney Amit Hadad said that he believes there is significant justification to delay the hearing date as he is overwhelmed by the sheer amount of investigation material he must peruse as well as recent political developments

Gilad Morag , 21:15 , 06.10.19

Weekly Gaza protests to focus on US Ambassador Friedman

Sources in Gaza announce that upcoming Friday protest to resume under slogan 'No annexing West Bank, Friedman shut up' following statement by the ambassador regarding possibility Israel may annex parts of territory; balloon terror continues say JNF officials

Elior Levy, Matan Tzuri, Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 19:19 , 06.10.19

Israeli officials: Mossad tipped UK off in 2015 Hezbollah bomb plot

Confirmation comes on heels of Sunday Telegraph report that Iranian-backed terror group was laying groundwork for future terror attacks, including storing large quantities of chemicals used in explosives

Ynet , 14:39 , 06.10.19

U.S. bans flying rainbow flag at Jerusalem embassy for Pride Month

State Department reportedly rejects every request to raise the flag at missions around the world; American staffers in Israel said to express opposition to new policy by attending Pride Parade in capital last week

Ynet , 13:32 , 06.10.19

Report: Hezbollah terror plot in UK foiled in 2015

Telegraph says British domestic intelligence, acting on information from foreign government, discovered explosives hidden near capital but did not press charges against sole detainee; similar plots uncovered in Cyprus, U.S. and Thailand

Ynet , 09:10 , 06.10.19

Germany: 2 states is 'only solution' to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The remarks of the country's foreign minister, Heiko Maas, come only a day after U.S. ambassador to Israel said the Jewish state has the right to annex at least 'some' of the West Bank

i24NEWS , 19:10 , 06.09.19

U.S. reverses deportation of Palestinian who says he'll be tortured in Israel

Federal judge orders the immigration officials to bring back the West Bank-born Virginia man after he already landed in Israel; Abdelhaleem Ashqar spent 11 years in prison for refusing to testify to a grand jury investigating Hamas

Associated Press , 16:38 , 06.09.19

US envoy says Israel has ‘right’ to annex West Bank land

David Friedman tells the New York Times that Jewish state entitled to 'retain some, but unlikely all' of territory captured in 1967 Six-Day War; statement exoected to be met with anger from Palestinians

AFP , 18:38 , 06.08.19

IDF: Radars detect anti-aircraft missile launch from Syria

Missiles fail to reach Israeli territory and no injuries or damage were reported; incident comes just days after several rockets were fired from Syria toward Israel's only ski resort on Mount Hermon

Ynet , 22:22 , 06.06.19

Jerusalem's Gay Pride parade kicks-off amid at least 49 arrests

Some 15,000 people took to the streets of Israel’s capital to express their solidarity with the LGBTQ community; among those detained by the police, is a suspect who was carrying a knife; Israel’s first openly gay minister Amir Ohana, heavily booed

Ynet , 17:04 , 06.06.19

Civil servant indicted for stealing and passing on secrets justice ministry says

An unnamed civil servant was indicted for stealing secret and top secret information and passing it on and will remain in custody for the time being

Gilad Morag , 14:32 , 06.06.19

AG rejects fresh Netanyahu request to delay hearings in corruption probes

The AG has granted the premier an extension of three month to October 2-3 from the formerly agreed upon date of July 10. Netanyahu had initially asked for a year long delay claiming his lawyers needed more time to properly prepare their defense material

Tova Tsimuki and i24News , 14:22 , 06.06.19

Two detained as authorities clamp down on disruptions for Jerusalem Gay Pride parade

It what can be seen as clear support for LGBTQ community as Israel marks Pride Month, police induct into their ranks transgender recruits who recently completed their training

i24News , 13:18 , 06.06.19

Gaza factions warn of escalation over stalled ceasefire terms

Gaza official says Palestinians are demanding more aid be transferred from Qatar, import restrictions loosned further, continuation of humanitarian initiatives; but Israel's military chief says Hamas 'deterred from war,' more interested in obtaining 'certain concessions'

i24NEWS , 11:37 , 06.06.19

U.S. hopeful for Russian support on Iran at key Israel meeting

In the national security leaders meeting this month, to prevent any unintended military escalation in Syria, administration officials see significance in Russia willing to hold talks publically

Reuters , 08:38 , 06.06.19

Netanyahu names Amir Ohana as new justice minister

Likud MK Ohana will be the first gay man to become Israeli minister, appointed by PM despite vocal demands made by MK Bezalel Smotrich from the Union of Right-Wing Parties

, 21:49 , 06.05.19

Iran accuses Israel's Mossad of 'fabricating' intel on Tehran's role in Gulf tanker attacks

Iran's Foreign Minister blames Israel for pushing Washington to accuse Tehran of tanker attacks in tweet; Zarif: 'we know what happens when you believe their lies'

i24NEWS , 19:48 , 06.05.19

First Lady Nechama Rivlin laid to rest with prayers and song

Family, politicians, artists, participate in Funeral at Mount Herzl cemetery as President Reuven Rivlin recites Kaddish prayer and bids farewell to his wife

Ynet , 16:07 , 06.05.19

Israel expects U.S.-mediated Lebanese sea border talks in weeks

Formally at war since 1948, the neighbors have long disagreed on border demarcations in the eastern Mediterranean, an issue that gained prominence in the past decade when large deposits of natural gas were found there

Reuters , 14:49 , 06.05.19

IMF expects global financial turnout at U.S.-led Palestinian conference

International Monetary Fund says it and other institutions going to Bahrain; Palestinians to shun June 25-26 meeting, claiming pro-Israel bias; White House hopes meeting is prelude to Mideast peace plan rollout

Reuters , 14:02 , 06.05.19

Iranian drones hit in alleged IAF Syria strike

Satellite images taken by Israeli intel company at airbase reportedly targeted by Israel reveal damage to site, including damage to UAV components shipped into the country by Iran just hours earlier

Yoav Zitun , 13:03 , 06.05.19

Man hurt in central Israel stabbing; police hunting attacker

A relative of the victim - who was taken to a hospital in a moderate condition - says the 'Arab terrorist' shouted Allahu Akbar' as he stabbed the 46-year-old three times; police say all motives are being investigated

Raana Ben Tzur , 11:43 , 06.05.19

Sources say U.S. seeks Russian support on Iran at key Israel meeting

During a rare three-way meeting between Israeli, American and Russian national security advisers in Jerusalem later this month, the White House officials are expected to put forward a plan on how to deal with 'the primary irritant in the Middle East - the Islamic Republic'

Reuters , 08:37 , 06.05.19

Report: Corbyn visited Arafat in 2002

The British Labour Party leader visited the besieged PLO president at the height of the Second Intifada, when dozens of suicide bombings struck Israeli cities, to show solidarity with the Palestinians

Ynet , 22:17 , 06.04.19

Girl, 4, dies when trapped in burning car in West Bank Palestinian village

Rescue workers say child was pronounced dead once flames were extinguished in village close to settlement of Giv'on HaHadasha; family members treated for shock; police investigating circumstances of fire

Yishai Porat, Elisha Ben Kimon , 20:05 , 06.04.19

Israeli bus drivers armed with tear gas after spate of attacks

Dan bus company employees go on strike to protest assault of a colleague, say situation cannot continue, government and Transportation Ministry must take seriously the violence directed at public transport staff

Roy Rubinstein , 17:18 , 06.04.19

Friends, colleagues and admirers remember the kindness and warmth of Nechama Rivlin

Admired by all for her humanity and her grace, the First Lady devoted her time to advocacy for women, the disabled and the disadvantaged, who all mourn her loss; 'She was never judgmental, always to the point and full of humor,' says artist Yair Garbuz

Inbar Tvizer and Ittai Shickman , 16:30 , 06.04.19

Report: Gaza terror groups have some 10,000 rockets stockpiled

Wall Street Journal says most projectiles in Hamas, Islamic Jihad arsenals are short or medium range, made using 'crude materials' smuggled in from Sinai; paper claims blockades by Jerusalem, Cairo have put militant groups under great financial strain

Ynet , 15:48 , 06.04.19

Former British MP fired by radio station for apparently anti-Semitic tweet

Ex-politician George Galloway remains defiant, threatening to sue talkRADIO for terminating his contract, despite writing on social media 'No Israel flags on the Cup' after Liverpool beat the traditionally Jewish Tottenham Hotspur in Champions League final

Ynet , 15:32 , 06.04.19

Netanyahu: Entire country mourns loss of brave Nechama Rivlin

Politicians from across political spectrum pay tribute to wife of President Reuven Rivlin, who passed away Tuesday morning following a long battle with lung disease; family friend and Likud MK Gideon Sa'ar: Nechama was a friend, a lover, a partner and a rock to the president

Ynet , 13:17 , 06.04.19

Nechama Rivlin, wife of Israel's president, dies at 73

First lady underwent lung transplant in March after suffering from pulmonary fibrosis for many years; family thanks people of Israel for care and concern, asks for privacy to mourn; funeral to take place Wednesday afternoon in Jerusalem

Ynet , 10:48 , 06.04.19

Israel destroys last Hezbollah tunnel from Lebanon

The army showed the tunnel, discovered in Operation Northern Shield, to reporters Monday, saying it was almost a mile long and 22 stories deep under the Israel-Lebanon border

News Agencies , 22:37 , 06.03.19

Settler leader: McDonald's boycotts settlements, keep it out of airport

Head of the Samaria Regional Council Yossi Dagan writes to finance, transportation ministers, accusing Israeli branch of fast food giant of refusing to open branches in West Bank in violation of anti-boycott law

Elisha Ben Kimon , 20:11 , 06.03.19

Liberman: Smotrich worse than delusional hilltop boy for proposing biblical law

Claiming superiority of ancient rules over current system in Israel, Bezalel Smotrich of United Right says rabbinical courts should play a larger role, eliciting furious response from Yisrael Beytenu leader, already enmeshed in row over Haredi draft

Yuval Karni , 12:44 , 06.03.19

Last survivor of Sobibor death camp dies aged 96

Ukranian-born Semyon Rosenfeld escaped the extermination camp in 1943 during an uprising along with 300 other prisoners, most of whom were recaptured; he made aliyah in 1990 and is survived by two sons and five grandchildren

Amir Alon , 11:37 , 06.03.19

Trump says 'not happy’ about ‘messed up’ Israeli politics

U.S. president calls Israel to 'get their act together' ahead of September elections; Pompeo says peace deal may not 'gain traction' as Trump argues 'it can be done'

Associated Press, Reuters , 09:36 , 06.03.19

Syria says 5 killed in another alleged Israeli air raid in the country

The reported attack - which killed several soldiers, damaged buildings and equipment - came only hours after Boeing 747 belonging to an Iranian airline used by Revolutionary Guards to smuggle weapons to their allies in Tehran, landed in the airbase that was struck

Ynet and Agencies , 08:40 , 06.03.19

Annual Celebrate Israel parade brings crowds out in NYC

Jewish cultural and civic organizations marched up 5th Avenue to honor Israel's accomplishments; theme: Only in Israel; ZAKA president Edward Mermelstein honored as grand marshal

Associated Press , 22:53 , 06.02.19

Netanyahu fires Bennett, Shaked from ministerial posts

Government sources say the two cannot stay on as education and justice ministers given that their New Right party failed to pass threshold in April 9 elections; Smotrich, Peretz demand to replace the two in cabinet; PM said unwilling to find spot for Shaked on party list in light of recent insult

Yuval Karni , 20:23 , 06.02.19

Neglect and filth greet tourists in Jerusalem, comptroller finds

Despite being a site of major global significance, the capital of Israel, especially the Old city, was found to be severely lacking in terms of maintenance, sanitation disposal, electrical hazards and out of date tourist information

Danny Sadeh , 18:37 , 06.02.19

Pompeo: U.S. ready for talks with Iran with no preconditions

Though claiming the United States is prepared for talks with Iran, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made clear in a Press conference Sunday, the American effort to fundamentally reverse the malign activity of this Islamic Republic, this revolutionary force, is going to continue

Associated Press , 16:51 , 06.02.19

Hezbollah defiant as U.S. warns Lebanon of missile clash with Israel

Al Hayat newspaper says Americans gave Lebanese government evidence of the location of precision-guided missiles belonging to the terror group, prompting fiery speech by leader Nasrallah admitting to possessing the weapons

Daniel Salami , 16:08 , 06.02.19

Arab Israeli woman arrested for alleged terrorist activity in Syria

Ranwa Shinawi from Western Galilee, spent year in war-torn country before she was suspected of spying for Israel and forced to return to Turkey; 22-year-old accused of making contact with foreign agent, trying to join terror group

Yoav Zitun and Ahiya Raved , 14:54 , 06.02.19

IN PICTURES: Jerusalem in the 19th century

To mark the annual commemoration of the reunification of the city after the 1967 Six-Day War, Ynet presents images from the Jerusalem of old, some dating back 150 years, offering a rare insight into lives of Jerusalemites before the creation of the State of Israel

Gil Weissblei , 12:49 , 06.02.19

Police allows Jews to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, sparking riots

Palestinian worshippers hurl stones and chairs as non-Muslims are allowed to enter the compound on the last days of Ramadan for the first time in 30 years; Hamas, Islamic Jihad warn of ‘consequences’ after Israeli security forces enter the holy site to restrain the rioters

Yishai Porat, Ilana Ushomirsky , 10:50 , 06.02.19

Israel strikes in Syria in response to Golan rocket fire, killing 10

Three soldiers belonging to the Assad regime and 7 foreign nationals died in IAF strikes on Syrian military positions, according to state-run media reports; IDF confirms it struck air defense units, artillery batteries, observation and intelligence posts

Associated Press, Ynet , 08:27 , 06.02.19

2 rockets fired from Syria at Golan; no injuries

IDF says unclear who carried out launches; Golan Regional Council says one rocket was intercepted in open area, which army denies

Ynet and Reuters , 23:50 , 06.01.19

Pro- and anti-Israel demonstrations face off in Berlin

Pro-Palestinian rally to mark Al-Quds Day, which drew some 1,000 people, is met by march in support of Jewish state, attended by Germany's anti-Semitism commissioner, Israeli ambassador, and Berlin's top security official; police in German capital keep both events separate

News Agencies , 20:00 , 06.01.19

12 dead, 4 hurt as city worker opens fire in Virginia Beach municipal building

Police chief says veteran employee, who was later shot and killed, 'began to indiscriminately fire upon all of the victims'; mayor calls shooting 'most devastating day' in city history

Associated Press , 09:44 , 06.01.19

Jaffa gridlocked and at a standstill over light rail work

Businesses lose livelihoods and residents consider moving as Tel Aviv's older sister faces prospect of years without its central Jerusalem Boulevard, not to mention traffic jams and public transport chaos

Korin Elbaz Alush , 13:41 , 05.31.19

Netanyahu shows off Trump's map of Israel with Golan Heights

With a prospect of an unprecedented second election campaign in the same year looming, the prime minister attempts to play down the political turmoil by turning the public's attention to foreign policy; Trump says he feels 'very badly' Netanyahu failed to form government

Associated Press , 21:49 , 05.30.19

Hamas leader threatens Tel Aviv, urges Bahranis to strike over US summit

Yahya Sinwar says the terror groups will ‘pulverize’ the center of Israel in the next round of cross-border fighting; orders residents of the Gulf state, due to host conference where parts of Trump’s peace plan will be unveiled, to declare general strike

Elior Levy , 21:09 , 05.30.19

Islamic Jihad releases footage of its drones targeting IDF tank

With Israeli military claiming Palestinian factions in Gaza have been trying recently to launch attacks using unmanned aircrafts, the terror group publishes video of what it claims is a UAV dropping a bomb near Israeli soldiers on Gaza border

Elior Levy , 18:18 , 05.30.19

Netanyahu hosts U.S. peace team in Jerusalem

Referring to Thursday vote to hold fresh elections, PM tells Kushner that 'little event' will not affect bilateral cooperation; American on regional tour to promote Bahrain economic conference next month.

News Agencies , 17:00 , 05.30.19

Ultra-Orthodox party leader to Liberman: We won't forget your extortion

Litzman lashes out at Yisrael Beytenu chair over his refusal to compromise on Haredi draft bill, leading to Likud push for fresh elections; says Liberman has laid down a challenge to the religious community

Itay Blumenthal , 15:34 , 05.30.19

Dissolving Knesset, Netanyahu blames Liberman for 'unnecessary and wasteful' elections

PM says he 'did all in my power' to avoid fresh vote, says Yisrael Beytenu leader made unreasonable demands, never intended to compromise over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill; Gantz: Netanyahu put own interests over country

Associated Press , 09:01 , 05.30.19

Knesset votes to disperse, hold new elections on September 17

74 of 120 MKs approve unprecedented motion to call for fresh vote after Netanyahu misses deadline to form coalition; at heart of impasse is row over conscription for ultra-Orthodox men; earlier PM tried and failed to lure Labor Party into coalition

Yuval Karni, Shahar Hai, Kobi Nachshoni and AP , 00:51 , 05.30.19

Check how your money to PA is spent, wife of terror victim tells French MPs

Yael Shevah, whose husband was killed in a drive-by shooting near his West Bank home, warns Paris conference that terrorists and BDS are existential threat to Jewish and Israeli life

Elisha Ben Kimon , 16:22 , 05.29.19

With coalition clock ticking, Netanyahu slams Liberman for firm stance on Haredi draft

PM has until midnight to present new government, but Yisrael Beytenu leader won't compromise on ultra-Orthodox army service; as time runs out, Knesset mulls bill to dissolve for elections

Ynet reporters, Reuters , 14:39 , 05.29.19

Deadline day: Liberman firm on coalition terms as Knesset prepares to okay new elections

MKs set to hold final two votes on bill to dissolve Knesset; Yisrael Beytenu leader refuses bid to water down ultra-Orthodox draft legislation, says move is not revenge or spite against Netanyahu

Ynet reporters , 10:55 , 05.29.19