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Israel turns 75: National ceremony kicks off festivities amid deep divide

Country transitions from mourning to joy under specter of mass anti-judicial reform protests with traditional torch-lighting ceremony on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl

Liran Tamari | 04.25.23

Dances at 8 weddings: the woman who holds record for most marriages

Bari Simon first married at 15, has since, wed 8 times and divorced 7 but says she would gladly forfeit record; 'I would have liked to get married only once to one husband and start a family with many children'

Sivan Kanety Avitan | 04.25.23

Eight hurt in suspected car-ramming attack in Jerusalem

First responders: one man in serious condition, woman moderately wounded, six individuals sustain light injuries; Palestinian motorist shot and neutralized; PM: 'This attack, in this place, at this time, reminds us that the Land of Israel and the State of Israel were earned and are being earned at great sacrifice'

Liran Tamari, Gilad Cohen | 04.24.23

World's millionaire hotspots revealed, and which Israeli cities made the cut?

New York City named wealthiest city for millionaires in World Wealthiest Cities Report 2023, while Tokyo secures second place; Tel Aviv and Jerusalem also get the nod

Dennis Bihler | 04.20.23

הרכב שנפגע בזירת הפיגוע ברחוב פייר ואן פאסן בירושלים

Two hurt in suspected terror attack in Jerusalem

Jewish men arrive at police position suffering gunshot wounds say they were fired at as they were driving through the volatile neighborhood; police begin pursuit of assailants

Gilad Cohen | 04.18.23

'Even Gaza is ahead of us in renewable energy'

Dr. Lior Herman, an expert in energy and political economy, says that Gaza may already be producing 25% of its electricity using solar panels while Israel is lagging far behind at 10%

Shani Ashkenazi | 04.17.23

Holy Fire ceremony at Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem

After outcry, document reveals Easter crowd cap in Jerusalem okayed by church officials

Police announcement it will restrict access to Holy Fire festivities at Church of the Holy Sepulcher met with condemnation from Orthodox church leaders, but internal document seen by Ynetnews shows move was signed off on by site's safety engineer

Ynetnews | 04.14.23

Security forces on alert ahead of Muslim's last Friday of Ramadan

Police deploy 2,000 police and Border Police troops to the capital and its surroundings as the military remain on high alert in the West Bank as tens of thousands expected to pray at al Aqsa; Hamas calls on Palestinians to 'protect holy site'

Ynet correspondents | 04.14.23

Stones and firecrackers thrown at Israeli fans in Athens during a basketball match

Greek crowds attack Israeli fans, players at Athens basketball game

Diaspora minister condemns incident, noting antisemitism on the rise, especially in Europe, and demanding governmental condemnation and legal action

Efrat Amoraban | 04.12.23

The musical journey of the Twelve Tribes

The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra will be presenting the ‘Twelve Tribes’ concert, which aims to showcase the unique cultural differences present in Israeli society while also emphasizing the connection and unity between the tribes that make up the nation

Yahel Ili Benami | 04.11.23

Avi Yefet, caretaker of the Karaite synagogue, rolls out dough to make 'massa' for Passover

Israel’s Karaites celebrate Passover amid renewed interest in alternative forms of Judaism

Ancient Jewish movement rejects rabbinic authority, relying instead on Hebrew Bible for religious law

The Media Line | 04.11.23

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III (C) holds palm branches as he takes part in the Orthodox procession during Palm Sunday in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, April 9, 2023

Christian world welcomes Holy Week with joyous celebrations

With festive processions and prayer, Palm Sunday captures the unique traditions followed by the diverse Christian sects in the region, from Jerusalem to Gaza and beyond

News agencies | 04.09.23

'Prayer for peace at home': Thousands at Birkat Kohanim at the Western Wall

Amid security tensions, a drop in numbers of worshipers coming to receive the traditional Priestly Blessing during the Passover holiday, compared to previous years. The prayer was dedicated to peace for Israel and included a call for unity

Ynet | 04.09.23

כוחות משטרה מתכוננים לפיזור הפרת סדר באום אל פחם

Rockets, riots shake Israel during Passover eve

Security forces report at least two rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip while at least 11 people were arrested in confrontations in the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Matan Tzuri, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 04.05.23

Ancient treasure uncovered in Roman-era tomb dazzles Jerusalem

Treasure found buried with young girls in a tomb uncovered in the 1970s but only recently studied is consistant with practices of the times, believing they would provide protection in the afterlife

Yaron Drukman | 04.03.23

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