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Iran's president approves ban on use of all Israeli products

Hassan Rouhani's order comes a week after Iranian parliament voted to in favor of a legislation prohibiting use of Israeli-made goods, to combat 'the hostile acts of the Zionist regime against peace and security'

i24NEWS, Associated Press , 09:28 , 05.27.20

Hezbollah chief unfazed by U.S. pressure on UN peacekeepers

As UN gears up to renew its mandate of interim forces in Lebanon, Hassan Nasrallah says Israelis and Americans conspire to change the nature of 'UNIFIL's mission' by allowing it to raid, search private properties

AFP , 08:23 , 05.27.20

Member of ultra-Orthodox cult Lev Tahor indicted for child abuse

Rabbi Elazar Rompler, who taught in Canadian school belonging to the radical sect, is charged with stripping and beating a 9-year-old for allegedly stealing and a 10-year-old accused of lying about needing glasses, both in front of the entire student body

Yael Friedson , 23:08 , 05.26.20

Israeli ministers vote to open restaurants, bars and more

Though proprietors will be required to ensure social distancing is maintained or risk fines, PM says for the good of the economy and the welfare of the public business should open but situation will be monitored

Ynet , 23:06 , 05.26.20

1 in 7 Israelis fear losing homes as pandemic takes economic toll

Survey by Central Bureau for Statistics shows almost half of respondents fear they will not be able to pay their monthly expenses, 14% have cut down on food consumption, 33.4% experienced psychological impact

Yaron Druckman , 20:59 , 05.26.20

Report: Hackers target Israeli researchers working on coronavirus vaccine

Channel 12 says attackers sought to disrupt process not steal data. but efforts resulted in little to no actual harm; incident apparently came amid massive hacking effort, which saw Israeli websites changed to show fake images and videos of Tel Aviv in flames

i24NEWS , 18:52 , 05.26.20

Minister to police chief: Find officer who 'threatened' PM

Amir Ohama, who oversees police, demands that acting commissioner use every means at his disposal to find the person who speculated about new investigation into Netanyahu share payout and said prime minister would be subject to rigorous questioning

Eli Senior , 18:03 , 05.26.20

Revered Holy Land churches reopen, but some restrictions remain

As pandemic concerns ease, Church of the Nativity is capping access at 50 people at a time, Church of the Holy Sepulchre requires worshipers to coordinate in advance, while Al-Aqsa mosque to reopen this week

Reuters , 15:21 , 05.26.20

Israeli court opens way for Australian sex crime suspect's extradition

Court rules Malka Leifer, alleged sexual abuser from Melbourne, has been simulating mental illness and is fit to be tried; ruling was made after Leifer's lawyers contested experts who deemed her fit for trial back in January

Ynet, Agencies , 14:25 , 05.26.20

Mossad reveals full extent of its massive coronavirus gear haul

Intelligence agency's internal report, obtained by Ynet, counts over 80 million face masks, nearly 30 tons of disinfectants and over 10,000 ventilators, some obtained from nations that have no diplomatic ties with Israel

Itamar Eichner , 12:55 , 05.26.20

Church of the Nativity reopens as Palestinians ease coronavirus curbs

The church in Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, is capping access to 50 people at a time and requires that they be free of fever and wear protective masks; it had been closed since March 5

Reuters , 10:10 , 05.26.20

China loses bid to run Israel's biggest desalination plant after U.S. pressure

The move comes 2 weeks after Pompeo apparently voiced his concerns about the deal to PM; although decision eases tension with U.S., it could lead to confrontation with China; local company IDE Technologies chosen over Hong Kong-based rival

Itamar Eichner , 09:40 , 05.26.20

Israel's buses to resume weekend operations

Move comes as country increasingly eases its coronavirus restrictions; services to and from train stations will not be renewed before June 8 when rail services reopen, while school buses will return in tandem with educational institutions they serve

Asaf Zagrizak , 23:04 , 05.25.20

Israel's High Court annuls order to demolish terrorist's home

Ruling finds family of Mahmoud Attawone, accused of killing First Sgt. Dvir Sorek in August 2019, was not aware of his actions and therefore undeserving of punishment

i24NEWS , 22:48 , 05.25.20

Netanyahu warns of second wave of coronavirus in Israel

Speaking at meeting of Likud faction, PM warns fresh outbreak of highly infectious virus could be more lethal than first; thanks supporters who turned out Sunday for start of criminal trial and calls West Bank annexation plan 'opportunity that cannot be passed up'

Moran Azulay , 20:37 , 05.25.20

Hezbollah releases video of unit tasked with 'conquering' Galilee

Footage of the elite Radwan Unit, released after Iran's Quds Day and 20 year anniversary of IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, shows fighters firing at targets painted with a blue Star of David

Daniel Salami , 19:52 , 05.25.20

Border Police troops thwart attempted stabbing in Jerusalem

No injuries reported in would-be attack on promenade near eastern Jabal Mukaber neighborhood; suspect in serious condition after second attack on security forces in one day

Gilad Cohen, Elisha Ben Kimon , 18:30 , 05.25.20

How a hardened criminal brought down drug and gun dealers in Israel

After spending 22 years in prison, the mobster turned police agent with the code name Leon decided to work with law enforcement to target major crime bosses in exchange for a new identity in the witness protection program, becoming the first Israeli Arab to do so

Eli Sinyor , 18:09 , 05.25.20

Border Police troops thwart attempted stabbing in Jerusalem

No injuries reported in would-be attack on promenade near eastern Jabal Mukaber neighborhood; suspect in serious condition after second attack on security forces in one day

Gilad Cohen, Elisha Ben Kimon , 17:12 , 05.25.20

Israel to restart commercial flights in mid-July, says airport chief

Ben Gurion Airport official says even after flights restart, the number of departures will be limited; Israel Airports Authority also introduces outline meant to revive industry, including health measures and a pact with states that have low COVID-19 spread

Itay Blumenthal , 15:53 , 05.25.20

Palestinians easing coronavirus restrictions in West Bank

Palestinian PM says time has come to 'cautiously return life to normal' with houses of worship, shops and factories set to reopen on Tuesday to coincide with the end of the holy month of Ramadan

Reuters , 14:42 , 05.25.20

Israel limits controversial phone surveillance as virus cases decline

The cabinet says that from now on, the measure that allows Shin Bet to track location of confirmed COVID-19 carriers, will only be available to security and health services in 'specific instances'

i24NEWS, Ynet , 14:11 , 05.25.20

Olmert likens PM to 'godfather' of crime ring made up of Likud ministers

Former PM, who himself served 27 months in prison for corruption, tells Ynet that Netanyahu's speech ahead of his trial opener was akin to a scene in the classic film, where a crime boss is surrounded by his criminal posse

Alexandra Lukash, Attila Somfalvi , 13:34 , 05.25.20

Turkey's Erdogan vows to protect Palestinians against Israel annexation

'We will not allow Palestinian lands to be offered to anyone,' Turkish president says in video message to American Muslims, claims his country is 'only voice' defending the Palestinians today

i24NEWS , 12:17 , 05.25.20

IDF troops fire at 2 suspects with sickles during attack in West Bank

Palestinians attempt to stab the soldiers with agricultural tools during military's activity near the settlement of Amichai in the Binyamin region; no IDF soldiers hurt; 2 assailants flee despite being hit

Elisha Ben Kimon , 11:23 , 05.25.20

Families of care home virus victims demand large compensations

13 out of 14 families whose relatives died after contracting COVID-19 at Mishan Be'er Sheva, say they want NIS 500,000 for each family, or they will file a class action lawsuit; 'This is an idle claim that stinks of arrogant trickery,' says nursing home

Riki Carmi , 09:49 , 05.25.20

Israel's trains to resume full operations on June 8

Reopening date pushed back for second time; passenger capacity on intercity and city buses, shared cabs and private taxis increased; health and transport ministers praise move

Assaf Zagrizak , 22:12 , 05.24.20

With no ceremony or service, Israel marks 20 years since leaving Lebanon

414 Israeli soldiers fell in the 15 years of bloody fighting in the southern Lebanese security zone, but due to the fact that this period is not defined as a war, there is no official commemoration by the IDF

Corinne Elbaz-Alush , 21:59 , 05.24.20

Texas senator pushes U.S.-Israel partnership to fight virus

With U.S. now coronavirus epicenter as it reaches over 1.6 million confirmed cases and 95,000 deaths, Ted Cruz co-sponsors bipartisan legislation on joint development of technology, calling current dependency on China 'deeply problematic'

The Media Line , 21:10 , 05.24.20

Mandelblit: Prosecution will not be cowed by Netanyahu attack

While the premier alleges AG prosecuted him on trumped-up charges to escape criminal probe on his own misconduct, Mandelblit says prosecution is motivated by protecting the rule of law

Tova Zimuky , 19:50 , 05.24.20

El Al to operate cargo flights to Turkey for first time in a decade

Turkish aviation authorities approve Israeli flag carrier's request to operate two weekly cargo flights from Tel Aviv to Istanbul transporting goods; first plane touched ground on Sunday

i24NEWS , 19:02 , 05.24.20

Poll: Over half of Israelis bracing for coronavirus second wave

IDI survey finds that public perception of Netanyahu’s handling of health crisis has changed for the worst, while large numbers of the population are apparently still afraid of getting COVID-19

The Media Line , 19:02 , 05.24.20

Netanyahu lashes out at justice system as criminal trial gets underway

Israel's first sitting PM to stand trial claims the charges against him are attempt to subvert the will of the people and unseat the leader of the right-wing in cooperation with the leftist media, police and state prosecution

Associated Press, Ynet , 16:42 , 05.24.20

Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears

In Israel, police said they broke up an 'illegal demonstration' and arrested two people outside the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem, which has been closed since mid-March; worldwide festivities drastically downsized to curb spread of coronavirus

Agencies , 15:59 , 05.24.20

Rain, unseasonal cold hit Israel after extreme heat

Historic heatwave of last week disappeared as Israelis once again reached for umbrellas as showers and cold weather hit most parts of the country; meteorologists say floods are possible in the Jordan Valley and the Judean Desert

Gilad Carmeli, Ahiya Raved , 14:20 , 05.24.20

Arriving for trial, Netanyahu slams ‘slanderous and delusional’ charges

PM also calls for the trial to be broadcast live; Earlier during a cabinet meeting, neither PM nor his ministers addressed the corruption trial, set to begin at 2pm; 'I hope the justices will do justice,' said Regev, who also arrived at Jerusalem's courthouse to back Netanyahu

Ynet, Associated Press , 13:35 , 05.24.20

Jerusalem's Holy Sepulcher reopens after coronavirus closure

Entrance will be limited to 50 visitors at a time, who must maintain social distancing rules and refrain from kissing the church's stones, icons or other religious items

Agencies , 11:57 , 05.24.20

Peru frees 'special needs' Israeli caught with cocaine to house arrest

Hodaya Monsonego, 25, who is said to be cognitively impaired, faces a criminal trial after she was detained last August with another Israeli national at an airport in Lima with 28 kilos of cocaine in her luggage

Itamar Eichner , 11:31 , 05.24.20

After heatwave, Israel makes masks mandatory again

Order approved by Health Ministry last week, which allowed Israelis to go mask-free due to extreme weather, ends as restaurants and hotels are set to reopen later in the week; in May, 4,262 people were fined for violating the rule

Adir Yanko , 10:43 , 05.24.20

Netanyahu on trial: PM to face judges tough on graft

Two of the three-person panel in the past handled several major political corruption cases, including former PM Ehud Olmert's trial in 2014 and Likud MK Tzachi Hanagbi's trial in 2010

AFP , 09:42 , 05.24.20

Courtroom 317: Netanyahu's 'unprecedented' corruption trial to open

After 500 days of political deadlock, Netanyahu is set begin a new battle in the Jerusalem District Court at 2pm; mass demo set to take place outside courtroom; he faces charges of fraud, bribery and breach of trust

AFP, Ynet , 08:54 , 05.24.20

AG Mandelblit, Netanyahu appointee turned accuser

In-depth: The 56-year-old former PM's cabinet secretary remains an enigma for many political analysts following his decision to indict Netanyahu, who made him attorney general back in 2016, on corruption charges

AFP , 08:43 , 05.24.20

Gaza reports first coronavirus-related death

Health officials in the Hamas-controlled enclave say the deceased was a 77-year-old woman with underlying health problems and she arrived from Egypt via Raffah border crossing; Gaza has a total of 55 COVID-19 cases

Associated Press , 19:00 , 05.23.20

Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem to reopen on Sunday

The church, built on a site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected, has been closed since last month; worshippers must wear face masks and keep 2-meter distance

Associated Press , 14:24 , 05.23.20

Netanyahu, unbeaten in elections, is going on trial

In-depth: As opposition leader in 2008, Netanyahu led calls for former PM Olmert - who later went to prison on corruption charges - to leave office, saying a leader ‘up to his neck’ in legal troubles can’t govern a country; when PM himself was indicted last year, he has changed his tune

Associated Press , 09:49 , 05.23.20

Iranian leader: Israel a 'cancerous tumor' to be destroyed

Khamenei who spoke to the nation in a 30-minute speech aired on state television compared Israel to the coronavirus while saying his anti-Israeli views were not anti-Semitic

Associated Press , 14:23 , 05.22.20

Education Min. reviews incident of child left in underpants during school day

'The school could have demonstrated more flexibility' the ministry says in a statement but the offended child opts to transfer to another school while her teacher remains in her post

Ynet , 22:45 , 05.21.20

PA releases video of security forces blocking IDF troops from entering Hebron

Video uploaded on Twitter of PA's ruling party shows Palestinian forces tell Israeli squad that veered off course during routine patrol to head back after Abbas announces end of security ties with Israel

Elior Levy , 22:44 , 05.21.20

Israeli military says Iran is slowly pulling out of Syria

Israel views Iranian entrenchment on its northern frontier as a red line, and it has repeatedly struck Iran-linked facilities and weapons convoys destined for Hezbollah

Associated Press , 21:19 , 05.21.20

Health Ministry lifts more coronavirus restrictions

people will now be able to congregate in groups of up to 50 and workplaces will be able to reduce the space between employees though minister warns all social distancing guidelines must be maintained

Ynet , 21:05 , 05.21.20

Lapid: Netanyahu's trial is an embarrassment to Israel

Opposition leader hits out at troubled prime minister before opening hearing of corruption trial, castigates bloated government as unemployment rates skyrocket due to coronavirus crisis

Associated Press , 20:59 , 05.21.20

Top Palestinian official says CIA information-sharing halted

The Palestinian Authority's cooperation with the CIA continued despite its decision to cut all ties with the Trump administration following the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem in 2017

i24NEWS , 20:18 , 05.21.20

Northern Command: rise in infiltration attempts through Lebanese border

IDF says heightened activity on northern border may indicate financial upheaval caused by coronavirus outbreak, which landed devastating blow to Levantine country's already-struggling economy

Yoav Zitun , 20:00 , 05.21.20

PA rejects UAE's coronavirus aid sent via Israel

Palestinians decline 14 tonnes of medical supplies, claim they refuse to constitute a bridge for Arab countries seeking to have normalized ties with Israel; the direct flight was the first between the nations

i24NEWS, Agencies , 18:02 , 05.21.20

Israeli indicted for killing partner, chopping up body

Igor Chepikov, 54, from Bat Yam charged with stabbing his girlfriend Tatiana Haikin and dismembering her body to hide evidence; was previously jailed for domestic violence

Itay Blumenthal , 17:42 , 05.21.20

Chafing under lockdown, Palestinians long for Eid celebrations

Palestinian Authority on Saturday eased restrictions in several cities, including Bethlehem, in preparation for Eid El-Fitr, which is due on Saturday or Sunday and marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan

Reuters , 16:54 , 05.21.20

Joint List MK warns of third intifada if annexation goes ahead

Ayman Odeh says another bloody and violent uprising is only 'a matter of time' if Israeli government goes through with its plan to annex parts of the West Bank; urges Arabs and Jews alike to protest the plans in a mass demo on June 6

Attila Somfalvi, Alexandra Lukash , 15:52 , 05.21.20

Host of Israeli sites targeted in massive cyber-attack

National Cyber Directorate calls the attack, which appears to coincide with Jerusalem Day, 'surface-level'; among targeted sites are various municipalities, United Hatzalah, Kinneret Authority, official site of Meretz party leader, retail and food chains, such as Coffix and Aroma

Ynet reporters , 14:35 , 05.21.20

New Knesset speaker sends warning to judiciary

Likud's Yariv Levin believes the judiciary 'needs to be set clear boundaries,' calling for an end to the 'unbearable ease with which it can intervene in the Knesset’s work and instruct this institution as if it were inferior'

Moran Azulay , 12:50 , 05.21.20

4-year-old girl critically hurt after 2 shooting incidents in East Jerusalem

Family of Rafif al-Qarain from Isawiya neighborhood say the girl is fighting for her life after being hit by a stray bullet at a family dinner; 3-year-old boy lightly hurt in Shuafat after masked men entered his father's store and opened fire

Gilad Cohen, Hassan Shaalan , 09:53 , 05.21.20