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Counselor suggests money possible motive in Leifer child abuse claim

Social worker tells Australian court she believed alleged victims leveled accusations at former school principal looking to get compensation; adds she was reluctant to testify in the past, fearing she could be sued

Associated Press , 15:24, 09.20.21

Lapid speaks with Swedish counterpart, mending 7-year diplomatic rift

FM says call 'symbolizes the relaunching of relations at [a high] level' after relations between both countries soured in 2014 following Stockholm's recognition of a Palestinian state

Itamar Eichner , 13:11, 09.20.21

In major win for Israel, 31 countries to boycott anti-Semitic UN conference

Nations convinced to shun Durban Conference under Israeli diplomatic pressure, spearheaded by Lapid; FM says move demonstrates Israel's political power on the world stage

Itamar Eichner , 10:33, 09.20.21

Israel stepping up virus quarantine enforcement with GPS tracking system

Tens of thousands of quarantined Israelis receive text messages asking them to provide GPS location; police minister calls service 'essential' for 'streamlining' enforcement of self-isolation

i24NEWS , 23:23, 09.19.21

Netanyahu suggests on Facebook that Biden fell asleep meeting Bennett

Opposition leader jokingly says U.S. president was 'very attentive' during White House meeting last month after which he let his head fall in a swift motion to mimic someone snoozing

Reuters , 23:09, 09.19.21

Israeli commando recounts successful raid that ended prison break saga

Little over two weeks after six Palestinian prisoners manage to break out of maximum-security penitentiary, all inmates once again in Israeli custody; 'we feel like we've reached a closure,' says spec-ops commander

Elior Levy, Itamar Eichner , 17:53, 09.19.21

J'lm police clash with Haredi rioters over dangerously built Sukkah

Police say earlier attempts to bring about owners agreement to dismantle structure posing danger to passers by and traffic, failed thus requiring presence of forces to protect municipal workers authorized by court

Haim Golditch, Einat Halabi , 11:40, 09.19.21

Israeli vaccination policy unchanged despite FDA recommendation

Israelis waiting to receive their booster shot on Saturday say their decision to get the jab remains unchanged; Green pass regulations remain on track to include only people who were given 3 doses as of October 1

Sivan Hilaie, Itamar Eichner, Ilana Curiel , 10:02, 09.19.21

Israel nabs remaining fugitives from prison break

The two men were captured in the West Bank city of Jenin after surrendering without a fight while local residents clashed with troops; IDF forces entered the city's refugee camp to distract from the capture

Yoav Zitun, Elior Levy, Agencies , 08:03, 09.19.21

Blinken: U.S. will help foster further Israeli ties with Arab states

In a virtual meeting to mark the first anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Blinken says the U.S. 'will continue to build on the successful efforts of the last administration to keep normalization marching forward'

Reuters , 18:28, 09.17.21

Israel prison escapees began digging tunnel in December, lawyers say

Attorneys for Mahmud Abdullah Ardah, alleged architect of Gilboa Prison break, say he told them he had started to dig the escape tunnel on December 14, using spoons, plates and even the handle of a kettle

AFP , 20:54, 09.16.21

UK woman who accused 12 Israelis of rape files appeal against conviction

Justice Abroad advocacy group's chief says it's vital for the British woman, who was found guilty of lying about being sexually assaulted by Israeli youths in Ayia Napa in 2019, 'to have her unjust conviction overturned'

Reuters, AFP , 20:34, 09.16.21

Ynetnews will return after Yom Kippur

We wish all our Jewish readers gmar hatima tova

Ynetnews , 15:58, 09.15.21

Gantz says Israel can live with new Iran nuclear deal, report

Gantz tells Foreign Policy magazine in an interview that Israel wants to see the American plan should diplomacy fail to stop Iran's race to obtain nuclear weapons, claiming the necessary pressure on Tehran must be in actions led by the U.S.

Ynet , 13:19, 09.15.21

Grandfather questioned on suspicion of kidnapping cable car crash survivor

Italian media reports Eitan's grandfather Shmuel Peleg had driven across the nearby border to Switzerland and flown with the child on a private jet to Tel Aviv and that local law authorities were investigating

Reuters , 09:47, 09.15.21

Bennett rules out meeting with Palestinian President Abbas

Speaking to Ynet, PM reiterates his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, calls the Palestinian Authority a 'failed entity' and believes another war in Gaza is avoidable

Attila Somfalvi , 21:12, 09.14.21

$Naftali Fraenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar$

Court orders Hamas to pay NIS 38 million to families of three murdered teens

Families of victims murdered in West Bank protest damages ruled, which are a fraction of the sum sought in the original lawsuit, and claim it will not deter terrorist groups from carrying out similar acts in the future

Elisha Ben Kimon , 18:06, 09.14.21

10 other inmates knew about Gilboa prison break plan, security officials believe

Police also find new blunders in the case after truck driver said he had warned about sand in the sewage, but was ignored by a prison guard, who is set to be questioned on suspicion of negligence and obstruction of justice

Eli Senior , 16:28, 09.14.21

Greece probes crash that killed witness in Netanyahu trial

Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Board is investigating causes of the crash of single-engine Cessna 182 - carrying former Communications Ministry deputy director Haim Garon - which took off from Haifa and lost contact near Samos Airport

Reuters , 13:02, 09.14.21

Israeli security on high alert, fearing escalation in West Bank, Gaza

After stabbing attack in Jerusalem and reported foiling of major undisclosed terror plot, police deployment in capital bolstered by thousands, while manhunt for two remaining fugitives of Gilboa prison break continues

Ynet, TPS , 11:14, 09.14.21

Italian relatives want custody of Israeli boy in cable car accident

Aya Biran, aunt of Eitan Biran who lost his parents and younger brother in May crash, says the boy was flown to Israel by maternal grandfather on private jet and has been 'brutally torn away from family'

Associated Press , 09:49, 09.14.21

Witness in Netanyahu corruption trial killed in plane crash near Greece

Haim Garon, former Communications Ministry deputy director, was a prosecution witness in Case 4000 - which alleges former PM promoted regulations to Bezeq telecom company owner Shaul Elovitch in exchange for positive coverage in popular news site

Itamar Eichner , 09:14, 09.14.21

Two reportedly dead after plane crashes near Greece en route from Israel

Privately owned Cessna 182 crashes near the eastern Aegean island of Samos; the identity of the passengers is unknown; Greek Army troops dispatched to the scene to aid

Daniel Salami, Itamar Eichner , 22:43, 09.13.21

Outspoken anti-vax leader dies after short bout with COVID-19

Hai Shoulian, 57, tested positive for virus after his arrest at a protest; he was hospitalized after his condition quickly deteriorated; from his hospital bed, he claimed he had been poisoned by authorities

Sivan Hilaie , 21:01, 09.13.21

PM after meeting with Egypt's Sisi: 'We laid the foundations for deeper ties'

Bennett says 'Israel is beginning to further open itself to its regional neighbors' in summit he describes as 'very important'; Egyptian president expresses support for two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians

Itamar Eichner, Liad Osmo , 19:52, 09.13.21

Man attacks Haredi lawmaker in Jerusalem, tries to cut his beard

United Torah Judaism’s Meir Porush unharmed after man approaches him outside his home in the capital and proceeds to attack him with a pair of scissors; assailant flees on scooter

Moran Azulay, Haim Goldich, Kobi Nachshoni , 18:20, 09.13.21

Pope to honor Holocaust dead in Slovakia

Pontiff to visit Holocaust memorial in Eastern European country's capital built on the site of a synagogue destroyed by the communist regime in the 1960s where he will meet local Jewish leaders

Associated Press , 16:44, 09.13.21

Two moderately hurt in stabbing attack at Jerusalem Central Bus Station

Suspected terrorist reportedly stabbed two Haredi teens at the entrance to capital's main public transportation depot and was shot inside a clothing store at the location; suspect, 17 from Hebron, has been 'neutralized'

Ynet , 15:38, 09.13.21

Bennett meets Sisi in first visit by Israeli premier in decade

Meeting in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh on the southern tip of Sinai peninsula leaders discuss 'ways and efforts to revive the peace process' between Israel and Palestinians

Reuters , 14:36, 09.13.21

Israeli soldiers foil stabbing attack at West Bank junction

IDF says the assailant, 27-years-old Muhammad Bilu from West Bank village of Beit Fajjar, was 'neutralized' and evacuated to Jerusalem’s Shaare Zedek Medical Center after attempting to stab several soldiers at Gush Etzion Junction

Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon , 10:34, 09.13.21

Malka Leifer appears in Australian court on child abuse charges

The Israeli Australian former school principal, who was extradited to Australia earlier this year, is facing 74 sex abuse charges, including rape and indecent assault of children under her care during her time at Melbourne's Adass Israel School

Associated Press , 09:35, 09.13.21

Israel hits Hamas targets in Gaza after rockets fired for 3rd day in row

Military says its war jets struck several Hamas outposts, as well as a warehouse where the terrorist group stored weapons, ammunition and which served as a gateway for a tunnel into Israeli territory

Associated Press , 08:53, 09.13.21

Gaza rocket fire targets southern Israel for third successive day

Air raid alarms go off in border communities fresh on heels of retaliatory IDF strike; projectiles reportedly intercepted by Iron Dome; man and his son injured after falling while running to bomb shelter

Ynet , 21:14, 09.12.21

Lapid outlines long-term vision for calm in Gaza

FM champions 'economy for security' approach, promising reconstruction of enclave's infrastructure in coordination with international community in exchange for Hamas ceasing its military build-up

Itamar Eichner , 21:14, 09.12.21

UN to distribute Qatari aid to Gaza on Monday, envoy says

Following collapse of voucher agreement due to PA banks opting out, aid set to be disbursed in cash; officials did not say if or how distribution points monitored to ensure money bypasses Hamas

Reuters , 20:15, 09.12.21

In video marking 9/11 anniversary, Al-Qaeda chief says 'Jerusalem will never be Judaized'

Ayman al-Zawahiri appears in new footage praising group's attacks following rumors of his death; however, he fails to mention fall of Afghanistan to Taliban hands, suggesting recording may not be recent

Associated Press , 19:28, 09.12.21

Despite past promises, Bennett mulls resuming cash transfers to Gaza

Sources say PM reconsiders controversial aid mechanism after security officials estimated that Hamas would soon reignite violence along southern border if payments stalled

Itamar Eichner , 18:26, 09.12.21

Holon residential building collapses day after being evacuated

First responders called to scene after tenants report hearing loud blast sound; all 32 families residing in the building were evacuated after large cracks appeared on building walls

Sivan Hilaie , 17:22, 09.12.21

Bennett calls Gilboa prison break 'succession of failures and mistakes'

PM says national institutions suffer from atrophy and must undergo a process of repair to become more efficient and strive for excellence; security officials believe one of the two remaining fugitives is in the Jenin area of the West Bank

Haim Goldich , 14:59, 09.12.21

Gantz says Iran giving militias drone training near Isfahan

Defense minister says Iran is using Kashan airbase in center of the country to train terror operatives from Yemen, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon in flying Iranian-made UAVs; transfers know-how to allow the manufacturing of UAVs in the Gaza Strip

Reuters , 13:05, 09.12.21

Gantz says Israel looking for 2 remaining fugitives with 'all means available'

After 4 of 6 escaped prisoners were captured, defense minister says the search now is focused on the Jezreel Valley and the West Bank, where at least one of the two who remain at large may be hiding, according to security officials

Yoav Zitun, Israel Moskowitz , 11:53, 09.12.21

Escaped Palestinian prisoners appear in court after capture

Four of six prioners who were caught after escaping Gilboa Prison last week, appear separately in court where prosecutors are pushing terror charges against them

Associated Press , 09:55, 09.12.21

Israel strikes Gaza in retaliation for Sderot rocket fire

IDF says strike targeted rocket production site, military base, weapons storage facility and terror tunnel; strikes came after second rocket in as many days launched from Strip at Israeli communities

Yoav Zitun , 08:23, 09.12.21

For second straight day, Palestinians in Gaza fire rocket at Israel

Rocket alert sirens blare in border city of Sderot several hours after two more of the six Palestinian prisoners who made a dramatic escape from a maximum-security Israeli jail this week were captured in the north

Ynet , 21:30, 09.11.21

Israel catches two more escaped Palestinian prisoners in north

Four out of six fugitives from Gilboa jailbreak in Israeli custody, among them notorious terror commander Zakaria Zubeidi; PM Bennett meets with security officials after riots in the West Bank and rocket fire from Gaza

Reuters, Ynet , 09:16, 09.11.21

Police catch 2 Palestinians who broke out of prison in northern Israel

Spokeswoman says Yaqoub Qadiri and Mohammad al-Arida - both members of Islamic Jihad - were located near the Arab city of Nazareth; local woman alerted police after fugitives asked her for food; Palestinians in Gaza fire rockets at south shortly after capture

Eli Sinyor, Yoav Zitun , 23:03, 09.10.21

Israel arrests more relatives of Palestinian jail breakers

Two brothers and sister of suspected breakout mastermind Mahmud Ardah taken into custody by Israeli forces; Gantz: Sooner or later, we'll lay our hands on those we seek

AFP , 18:20, 09.10.21

Palestinian shot dead after attempting to stab cops in Jerusalem

Knife-wielding assailant launches himself at police officers, who open fire; attacker later succumbed to injuries at the hospital; officer lightly wounded after taking ricochet to the leg

Gilad Cohen , 18:19, 09.10.21

Israeli troops, Palestinians clash again as prisoner manhunt enters 5th day

IDF to further shore up presence in West Bank for fear of escalating tensions, orders to cancel all leaves for soldiers stationed there after Hamas calls for 'day of rage'

Yoav Zitun , 09:30, 09.10.21

Health Ministry releases portion of vaccine data shared with Pfizer

Drug giant had received troves of Israelis' medical data in exchange for continued vaccine supply in a move panned by critics raising ethical concerns, including possible privacy violations

Adir Yanko , 22:29, 09.09.21

Hundreds of Uman pilgrims feared trying to enter Israel with fake coronavirus tests

Police say found at least 13 pilgrims carrying forged documents at airport; suspects sent home to quarantine, expected to be hit with charges for knowingly spreading a communicable disease

Itamar Eichner, Adir Yanko , 21:51, 09.09.21

Report: Watchtower overlooking escape tunnel unmanned during prison break

Unclear whether overlook was unmanned due to tactical security arrangements, budgetary restrictions, or any other reason; guards failed to spot fugitives on facility's surveillance cameras; police launch probe

Eli Sinyor , 20:01, 09.09.21

Lapid: Iran's nuclear arms race a global problem

Meeting Russian counterpart Lavrov in Moscow, FM says Tehran's nuclear problem not only an Israeli issue and warns Iranian military entrenchment in Syria destabilizing element for wider Middle East

Ynet , 18:33, 09.09.21

Coronavirus testing reveals alarming outbreak among Uman pilgrims

Over 30,000 Jewish pilgrims descended on Ukrainian city for Rosh Hashanah festival at gravesite of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov; local forgers offering fake tests spread disinformation, calling on worshipers to avoid getting tested

Itamar Eichner, Adir Yanko , 17:47, 09.09.21

Taliban says it doesn't want 'any ties' with Israel

Islamist organization's spokesperson tells Russian news agency it wants ties with 'all countries in the region,' and even ready to cooperate with U.S., except for Jewish state; remarks come after group announces new Afghani government

Ynet, AFP , 14:47, 09.09.21

Israeli prison official says 'unclear' if escape down to systemic neglect

Commander of Hermon Prison calls breakout 'a severe event demanding immediate care,' but stresses further investigation into possible lack of intelligence by Gilboa Prison officials must take place before conclusions are made

Alexandra Lukash, Roi Rubinstein, Elior Levy , 14:13, 09.09.21

Israeli father of 10 killed in Ukraine after Rosh Hashanah pilgrimage

Rabbi Avraham Levy, 45, from Beit Shemesh was killed after suffering severe wounds to most parts of his body following a collision between a shuttle carrying Hassidic pilgrims from Uman to airport in Kiev and a bus

Itamar Eichner , Gilad Cohen , 11:05, 09.09.21

Police minister vows to capture Palestinian fugitives as manhunt enters 4th day

Public security minister says will 'take care' of any negligence that could have helped six prisoners escape; police special investigation unit to question guards at Gilboa Prison over fears escapees were aided by personnel; IDF clashes with Palestinians amid manhunt

Eli Senyor, Gilad Cohen , 09:34, 09.09.21

Security prisoners riot in protest of new curbs following prison break

Inmates light fires in several cells in Rimon and Ketziot prisons; prison official says guards brought flames under control and bracing for further unrest; Gaza factions warn any harm done to fugitives will ignite wave of violence against Israel

Roi Rubinstein, Elior Levy , 19:06, 09.08.21

Gaza rulers Hamas wage perilous campaign of harassing Israel

Islamist armed group sends crowds to engage in low-intensity terror acts against Israeli troops along the border, hoping to steer clear of a full-blown conflict, but analysts warn it is a dangerous game

AFP , 16:21, 09.08.21