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IDF simulates destruction in Tel Aviv as part of drill

Home Front Command says many military learns from last year's May riots and in drill, focuses on providing effective response to attacks on multiple populated areas causing mass casualties and major destruction

Elisha Ben Kimon , 23:05, 05.19.22

IDF ID’s gun that may have killed Al Jazzera journalist

Military says without the bullet which is in the possession of the Palestinian Authority investigators cannot definitively determine if that is the weapon that killed Abu Akleh

Associated Press , 21:45, 05.19.22

Gantz discusses Iran in meeting with U.S. counterpart

Defense minister discusses importance of expanding regional alliances under U.S. leadership in order to deal with threats posed by Islamic Republic; U.S. officials say Israel must take confidence building steps vis-à-vis Palestinian Authority

Itamar Eichner , 21:32, 05.19.22

Israel's coalition will survive, officials say after Meretz legislator resigns

Although she refuses to take calls of her party head, MK Ghaida Rinawie Zoabie set to be willing to discuss her resignation with Lapid, lending hope to coalition sources that she may reconsider her decision

Moran Azulay , 19:59, 05.19.22

Israel says Iran attempts to lure Israelis abroad to abduct them

Security service says Iranian intelligence targets Israeli academics, IDF reserved officers, and former security officials, online using false identities; adds they used authentic information and cover stories

Moran Azulay , 18:03, 05.19.22

Police close down religious festival after extreme ultra-Orthodox rush Meron's religious site

Overwhelmed police forces close all main entrances to prevent overcrowding as buses carrying people from all around the country made to wait outside compound; rioters vandalize tomb of sage announcing they have 'conquered the site'

Kobi Nahshoni, Eitan Glikman, Moshe Mizrahi , 17:56, 05.19.22

Meretz MK Zoabi resigns from coalition, handing Knesset majority to opposition

Left-wing lawmaker stuns rickety coaition with surprise departure; her Meretz factions demand she resigns from Knesset and vacates seat; right-wing elements in opposition rejoice

Yuval Karni , 14:51, 05.19.22

Gantz begins U.S. visit with high-profile talks in effort to drum up Iran pressure

Defense minister meets U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and is later set to hold talks with counterpart Lloyd Austin at Pentagon, with Gantz emphasizing need to 'prepare for future scenarios' with regards to Tehran

i24NEWS, Ynet , 12:33, 05.19.22

Iron Dome triggered on Lebanon border after misidentification

Missile defense system operators, who believed a Hezbollah drone entered Israeli airspace from Lebanon, fired two interceptors at Israeli drone, which was not harmed in the incident; Air Force launches probe

Elisha Ben Kimon , 11:29, 05.19.22

A year after disaster, thousands flock to Mount Meron for Lag B'Omer festivities

Attendance at this year's holiday event limited to 16,000 people who had to secure their tickets in advance; world's biggest hillula begins with lighting of candles in memory of 45 worshippers who perished during last year's stampede

Associated Press, Ynet , 20:44, 05.18.22

Israel approves contentious route of Jerusalem flag march

Internal Security Minister Omer Barlev says the march would take place on May 29 along its 'customary route' through Damascus Gate, main Palestinian thoroughfare in Jerusalem's Old City; Frej slams move as 'dangerous mistake'

Associated Press, Ynet , 17:16, 05.18.22

Israel set to charge woman for sending death threats to Bennett's family

Ilana Sporta Hania, a pro-Netanyahu Likud activist, to be indicted for sending death threat in letters containing live bullets to PM's wife and sons; police says similar threats sent by her to ex-AG Avichai Mandelblit

Liran Levi , 14:54, 05.18.22

Thousands of Israelis join civil defense amid terror wave

As security forces continue to battle terror wave, Israeli Police and Defense Ministry launch 'Home Guard' campaign, training civilians to participate in armed patrols in their hometowns and be first responders in case of attacks

Meir Turgeman , 13:26, 05.18.22

Israel to simulate attack on Iran in military drill

Thousands of soldiers and reservists are set to participate in the 'Chariots of Fire' exercise, as preparation for potential military strike against Iran; Gantz to travels to U.S as USCENTCOM commander arrives in Israel to meet Chief of Staff

i24NEWS, Ynet , 12:03, 05.18.22

Son of slain policeman slams Bennett during condolence visit

'You are as much to blame for my father's death as the terrorist,' Be'eri Raz tells PM as he pays condolence call to grieving family in West Bank outpost; 'family can say anything and I must listen,' Bennett says

Elisha Ben Kimon , 11:52, 05.18.22

Israel's Meron religious festivities return one year after major disaster

Police say they will limit number of people allowed on the site and only ticket holders will be permitted to attend but official in charge of event resigns suddenly claiming not all precautions taken

Kobi Nahshoni, Eitan Glikman, Yitzhak Tesler , 08:59, 05.18.22

IDF cancels military drill in Umm al-Fahm at mayors' request

Mayor Samir Sobhi Mahamed says training exercise harmful to attempts to promote co-existence; IDF commanders say the military must 'preserve governance' in the area, can't change planned drills according to mayor's wishes

Yossi Yehoshua , 23:09, 05.17.22

UAE court suspends death sentence for Israeli woman pending appeal

After Fida Kiwan's death ruling court allows new line of defense against charges; 'the appeal was filed, and there is a new strategy, we hope for better results' Kiwan's lawyer says

Itamar Eichner , 21:38, 05.17.22

IDF says terror wave motivated by religion, not Sinwar

Terrorists cite threat to Muslim's holy site in Jerusalem as motivation for attacks and not Hamas rhetoric calling for attacks; security officials say Hamas not financing attacks, add that increased security on partition wall, effective

Elisha Ben Kimon , 19:52, 05.17.22

Former IDF soldier receives medal from Zelensky

Gregory Fibobrov, a veteran of the Golani Brigade serves on Ukraine's frontline fighting the Russian invasion; awarded a medal for 'personal courage, dedication and loyalty', says his fellow soldiers are heroes

Edward Doks , 18:44, 05.17.22

Bennett welcomes expansion of West Bank settlements

Prime minister says Zionist response to violence was always settlements, security, and immigration during visit to West Bank Settlement of Elkana, days after government approves thousands of housing units for settlers

Associated Press , 17:29, 05.17.22

Iran working on advanced centrifuges at new underground sites, Gantz warns

Defense minister says Tehran making an effort to complete manufacturing and installation of 1,000 additional advanced centrifuges; adds the price of stopping Iran now would be lower than a year from today

Reuters, Ynet , 11:57, 05.17.22

U.S. expats in Israel prepare to rally for abortion rights

Rally against expected scrapping of Roe v. Wade is being organized by Israeli chapter of Democrats Abroad, and is timed to coincide with National Council of Jewish Women’s 'abortion justice' event, set to take place in Washington, DC

The Media Line , 10:30, 05.17.22

Israeli forces thwart stabbing attack near Nablus in West Bank

Military says a Palestinian armed with a knife arrived at IDF outpost in Judea and Samaria Square and charged at troops stationed there; assailant was shot in upper body and severely wounded; no troops were hurt

Elisha Ben Kimon , 09:12, 05.17.22

Bennett and Netanyahu lampoon one another in Knesset tempest

PM excoriates predecessor over handling of Hamas, pandemic and accuses opposition of pushing for endless election cycles; opposition leader equates government to sinking of Titanic

Moran Azulay , 23:35, 05.16.22

Israeli man with no leg forced to crawl out of plane at Ben Gurion Airport

Avner Mola says he broke down after waiting for hours on end for a wheelchair to take him off the plane, having landed from Turkey, and decided to crawl out of it

Alexandra Lukash, Daniel Salami , 15:06, 05.16.22

Israel's top Catholic prelate slams police over reporter's funeral attack

Latin Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa says Israeli officers applies 'disproportionate' force while trying to contain the angry crowd at Shireen Abu Akleh's funeral; 'It is a severe violation of international norms and regulations,' he says

Associated Press , 13:47, 05.16.22

Palestinians hold symbolic funeral for slain brother of notorious terrorist

Armed Palestinians rally in support of Daoud Zubeidi, who died of his wounds after clashes with Israeli forces last week; Zubeidi's brother last year became one of Israel's most wanted fugitives after escaping Gilboa Prison

Elior Levy , 10:58, 05.16.22

Israeli forces detain West Bank resident who planned to carry out terror attack

The 22-year-old resident of Al-Bireh was found with an axe in his car and a letter saying he intended to attack Israelis to avenge his friends; nine terror suspects apprehended by troops overnight

Elisha Ben Kimon , 09:07, 05.16.22

Prosecutors ask to revise indictment in Netanyahu corruption case

Request comes after former prime minister's defense managed to find discrepancies between allegations presented in indictment bill and evidence presented in court

Gilad Morag , 22:56, 05.15.22

Israeli police commando killed in West Bank shootout laid to rest

Hundreds arrive on Mount Herzl to pay their last respect to veteran officer Noam Raz, who was killed in a firefight with Palestinian militants over the weekend; 'a hero in his life and a hero in his death,' police commissioner says

Elisha Ben Kimon, Meir Turgeman , 20:51, 05.15.22

Gantz to challenge Nation-State Law with fresh equality bill

Defense chief says 'time has come to enshrine individual equality into Basic Law' in a move that could put him on a collision course with PM Bennett and his nationalist Yamina party

Moran Azulay , 18:44, 05.15.22

Senior Palestinian official calls Bennett a 'Nazi' like 'Goebbels'

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Fatah official Jibril Rajoub claims PM gave an order to execute Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh, equates the war in Ukraine to the death of the reporter by indirectly referring to Russia’s claims of fighting 'neo-Nazis'

i24NEWS , 17:55, 05.15.22

Israel's Druze renew calls to amend controversial Nation State Law

Druze advocates, backed by Liberman and Lapid, say supporting community only in words not enough and change to contentious bill is due, after IDF revealed identity of Druze special op's commander killed in botched 2018 Gaza operation

Daniel Salami , 15:29, 05.15.22

Brother of high-profile Palestinian terrorist dies days after clashes with Israeli troops

Daoud Zubeidi, brother of jailed militant Zakaria Zubeidi who last year became one of Israel's most wanted fugitives after escaping Gilboa Prison, was critically wounded during Israeli raid in Jenin

Reuters, Elior Levy, Lior El-Hi , 14:23, 05.15.22

West Bank settler avoids prison for shooting Palestinian after plea deal

Eitan Ze'ev to serve six months of community service and pay his victim NIS 80,000 in compensation; defense lawyers say they are pleased with plea agreement as evidence lacking in prosecution's case

Gilad Cohen , 14:09, 05.15.22

Arab students at Tel Aviv University clash with pro-Israel protesters on Nakba Day

Police say 3 pro-Arab demonstrators arrested for assaulting an officer and disturbing the peace during the rally; right-wing movement activists claim to have been attacked by Arab protesters at the scene

Adam Kotev , 13:57, 05.15.22

Opponents of Jerusalem cable car lose Supreme Court case

Court green lights project, expected to boost tourism and ease traffic around Jerusalem holy sites; Palestinian opponent say the project would erase their heritage in areas they seek for a future state

Reuters , 12:33, 05.15.22

Israel reveals identity of IDF officer killed in 2018 botched Gaza operation

Identity of Mahmoud Kehir el-Din, killed by friendly fire 4 years ago, was kept under strict censorship; 'Israelis can now know and express gratitude to a hero who dedicated his life to Israel's security,' PM says

Yossi Yehushua , 11:26, 05.15.22

'Last optimist': Top Israeli peace negotiator Uri Savir dies at 69

Uri Savir is best known for heading Israeli delegation at Oslo Accords talks; he died on Friday of an unknown cause; Savir said to have remained committed to vision of a two-state solution until his death

Associated Press, Ynet , 10:38, 05.15.22

Israeli police brace for violence as Palestinians mark Nakba Day

Waqf, Hamas and others call for Palestinians to arrive at Al Aqsa Mosque to protect it from extremist Jews; tensions high following police clashes with mourners at funeral of Al Jazeera reporter

Meir Turgeman, Elior Levy, i24NEWS , 09:56, 05.15.22

Lebanon holds first vote since blast, financial collapse

Election seen as test for Iran-backed Hezbollah and its allies to preserve parliamentary majority amid soaring poverty and anger following deadly Beirut port explosion

Reuters , 08:19, 05.15.22

Palestinians welcome foreign support in inquiry into reporter's death

Hussein al Sheikh, a senior PA official, says authority would welcome participation of international bodies in its inquiry, but has once again rejected an offer for a joint probe from Israel; meanwhile, Israel says it will investigate conduct of police at funeral procession

Reuters , 18:40, 05.14.22

Israeli forces clash with rioters at Palestinian journalist's funeral

Footage shows police officers facing scores of flag-waving and chanting Palestinians at the St. Joseph Hospital compound in East Jerusalem, who then began throwing stones at the forces and the hospital

Reuters, Ynet , 18:48, 05.13.22

Israeli officer killed in fierce West Bank shootout

Member of elite anti-terror police unit, identified as 47-year-old Sergeant Major Noam Raz, was shot during raid on terror suspect's home in northern West Bank, later succumbs to wounds in the hospital

Elior Levy, Elisha Ben Kimon , 16:14, 05.13.22

Israel asks U.S. to intervene with PA for joint probe into journalist's death

Officials say Palestinian Authority may be reluctant to cooperate in an inquiry with Israel to determine who shot Shireen Abu Akleh, killed in exchanges of fire in Jenin fearing public opinion but would reconsider ahead of Biden visit

Itamar Eichner , 22:33, 05.12.22

Bennett says PA blocks search for truth in journalist's death

Prime minister says he expects the Palestinian Authority to refrain from disrupting or contaminating probe after Abbas refuses to share forensic evidence; police braces for thousands in Abu Akleh's funeral procession on Friday

Einav Halabi, Haim Goditch, Itamar Eichner , 20:44, 05.12.22

Israeli court reveals name of Likud supporter behind Bennett threats

Ilana Sporta Haniya, 65, arrested after a joint police and Shin Bet investigation, weeks after allegedly sending threatening letters containing live bullets to wife and son of PM; she denies wrongdoing

Liran Levy , 17:01, 05.12.22

Rights group says Israel approves 4,427 new settler homes

The approval comes a day after Israel demolished at least 18 buildings in W. Bank following a court decision; approval considered the biggest advancement of settlement projects since the Biden administration took office

Reuters , 15:59, 05.12.22

Palestinians mourn slain Al Jazeera journalist, blame Israel

PA's Abbas angrily rejects Israeli proposal for joint investigation into Shireen Abu Akleh's death, says will refer case to International Criminal Court; 'They cannot hide the truth with this crime,' he says

Associated Press , 13:55, 05.12.22

Liberman lauds Ra'am's Abbas for recognizing Israel's Jewish character

Treasurer praises Arab governing partner for resuming support of coalition and blocking opposition's efforts to call a snap election, says confident in government despite loss of majority in Knesset

Alexandra Lukash, Attila Somfalvi , 12:07, 05.12.22

PA refuses to transfer bullet that killed journalist for Israeli ballistic probe

Liaison to Israel Hussein a-Sheikh says investigation into fatal shooting of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh will be conducted independently by PA, and results will be communicated to all relevant parties — including U.S.

Elior Levy , 09:03, 05.12.22

Palestinian autopsy of slain Al Jazeera journalist inconclusive

Postmortem finds no evidence Abu Akleh was shot from short range, bullet sent for ballistics examination; PA will hold official funeral service for reporter on Thursday before burial in Jerusalem

Elior Levy, Itamar Eichner, Haim Goldich, Elisha Ben Kimon , 21:43, 05.11.22

Suspected terrorist shouts 'Allahu akbar' and lunges at police in Jerusalem

Officers shot suspect after he shouted and swung his hand as he stormed toward them; examination shows he was unarmed; several protesters arrested in Beit Hanina in protest of journalist's death

Haim Goldich , 19:49, 05.11.22

Israeli police not prepared for day after PA's Abbas

Despite old guard planning ahead for death of aging Palestinian leader, new commanders not familiar with contingency plans and West Bank could devolve into chaos

Liran Levi , 15:03, 05.11.22

Israel thwarts maritime weapon smuggling attempt from Gaza

Joint operation between Navy and Shin Bet leads to arrest of three operatives en route to Egypt from the coastal enclave, among them a veteran smuggler for various Gaza-based terror groups

i24NEWS , 14:31, 05.11.22

Israel's coalition still safe after Ra'am resumes support

Opposition unlikely to table planned bill to dissolve Knesset after Abbas makes clear he will vote with coalition; Ra'am leader claims has prove of Netanyahu's intentions to forge similar political partnership before last election

Moran Azualy , 13:46, 05.11.22

Military spokesperson says too soon to say who is responsible for reporter's death

Ran Kochav says Palestinians shot indiscriminately in Jenin camp and noted that they had succeeded in hitting someone although no IDF troops were hurt in exchange of fire, but adds it is possible IDF forces mistakenly shot reporter

Alexandra Lukash , 11:30, 05.11.22

Israeli Islamist Ra'am party delays presser on future of coalition after journalist death

Party expected to clarify its decision on critical vote to dissolve Knesset, says reporter killed in Jenin refugee camp is a 'martyr', calls for international probe of fatal shooting

Moran Azulay , 10:24, 05.11.22

Israeli 'aggression' targeted Syria's Quneitra - Syrian state media

Syrian state news agency SANA missile attack resulted in only physical damage and no loss of life; comes no more than two weeks after the last attack attributed to Israel in Syria, on a shipment of weapons bound for the Iran backed Hezbollah terror group

Reuters, Ynet , 08:37, 05.11.22