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Be'eri Forest in flames after terror kite assault from Gaza

KKL-JNF reports that the Be'eri Forest was engulfed in flames. A major fire in the Kissufim region raged uncontrolled for hours.

MKs defiant in face of Turkish threats over Armenian Genocide recognition

“Just think how we would feel if the reactions to the Holocaust would also be measured on a diplomatic scale: Is it worth recognizing or not? We would shout that this is immoral.”

Fire spreads in Kibbutz near Gaza, terrorism kites suspected

Palestinian protesters had been using burning kites to destroy Israeli property beyond the border fence.

Smoke canisters placed near the prime minister's residence in Caesarea

The smoke canisters were opened during the protests against the alleged corruption of the Netanyahu regime, which included a specific protest in favor of removing an offshore oil drilling rig.

UK's Prince William will visit Jerusalem, Ramallah in June

The trip will be the first official visit to Israel by a senior British royal in the country's history.

After long legal battle, Israel to raze famed Beduin village

“The court has washed its hand of the Beduin,” said Shlomo Lecker, the attorney representing the villagers of Khan al-Ahmar.

Rock legend Don McLean returns to Israel

Don McLean dishes about Dylan, ‘American Pie’ and that time he wrote a song for Teddy Kollek.

Ties with Israel through the lens of Ethiopia’s ambassador

Tsegay Berhe takes the connection between the two peoples all the way back to Moses.

Middle Israel: Israel needs a constitutional convention

The judicial counterrevolution must be led by a consensual and varied forum, not by one sectarian party.

Ex-chief justice: Justices’ meetings with PM necessary even under probe

Naor, who ran the judicial branch until October, made the comments to Kan radio in what was only her second public interview since stepping down.

Attorney General likely to indict Minister Haim Katz

In February, the police made similar recommendations against Katz for corruption allegations relating to his union work at Israel Aerospace Industries.

Lapid asks ambassadors to recognize Israeli control over Golan

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid took some 40 ambassadors and senior diplomats from around the world to the border between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday.

Eurovision 2019 facing mounting problems - and solutions

As rumors continue to fly over future of competition, MK Eitan Cabel proposes a bill to 'save' the contest and Kan says there is nothing to worry about.

Dershowitz to sue against Israeli flag ban at sports events in Arab states

“It starts with sports, but it won’t end there,” Harvard Prof. Alan Dershowitz warned. “We won’t allow the Jewish state to be treated like it’s a second-class country.”

Bennett vows to rein in Supreme Court, deport migrants

“The problems in south Tel Aviv are only increasing,” Bennett said during a visit to the area on Thursday. “Whoever thought the battle for the override clause is over should think again."

Alan Dershowitz's first ride on a United Hatzalah ambucycle

Dershowitz was in Israel last week to attend the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem.

Report: Billionaire Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich becoming Israeli

The Chelsea owner is believed to be landing in Israel on Thursday and to complete the immigration process to Israel on Thursday.

Vets group helps Americans and Israelis cure deep wounds

Heroes to Heroes brings veterans from across the United States to Israel so they can experience the Jewish State’s ability to cure their deepest wounds.

Police chief and public security minister in war of words on police powers

"I feel that we don't have enough of a platform to express our opinions, but in the end of the day we come to whatever we are invited to," he said.

Remand extended for suspect in death of baby at Israeli preschool

Rescue services who rushed to the scene after the baby didn't wake up from her afternoon nap.

Israeli band performs award-winning song at Friends of Zion event

Milk and honey again.

Gal Gadot to produce film on Fidel Castro

Actress partnering with her husband and former Warner Bros. executive on movie.

Are police getting away with brutality against Ethiopians?

“There is no [Ethiopian] Israeli family who has not experienced discrimination or been pursued by the police,” said Israel Association for Ethiopian Jews CEO Ziva Mikonen Dago.

Gov’t starts campaign to elect more female mayors

There are currently only four female mayors and regional council heads in Israel.

Edelstein advised he cannot ban divorce refuser from Knesset

The Haifa Rabbinical Court issued an order of social ostracism against Yaron Attias in November last year for refusing to give his wife a bill of divorce for two years.