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Study: Hotels in Israel enjoying record demand, increased revenues

More than 4.1 million tourists visited Israel in 2018, an increase of 14% from 2017 and 42% from 2016, according to the Ministry of Tourism.

Politicians attack Netanyahu for leniency after West Bank terror attack

Blue and White leaders canceled an election campaign tour to Tel Aviv’s Hatikvah market on Friday. "This is no time for election campaigns," said former IDF chief of staff MK Gabi Ashkenazi.

Teenage girl killed, father and brother hurt in West Bank terror attack

Rina Shenrav was buried Friday afternoon. Her father and brother remain in hospital, her brother Dvir on life support.

Expert: Blue and White Could ‘Become History’ after Israeli Election

Joint (Arab) List leader Ayman Odeh’s apparent willingness to join a center-left government might not only hand Netanyahu the election, but destroy Benny Gantz’s political career, professor says.

Man refusing religious divorce for his wife cries ‘fake news’

Kin says in the video that neither Lau nor anyone from the chief rabbinate contacted him nor did he or his family place a deposit to insure the get.

PA President Abbas: We Shall Enter Jerusalem — Millions of Fighters!

The Palestinian leader was speaking during a visit to the Jalazone Refugee Camp near Ramallah earlier this month.

Do Israel’s critics help?

Some American Jews have a fantasy of what they think Israel should be – a democratic, righteous, humanitarian and progressive beacon of light in the Middle East.

Israeli Soccer Roundup: Intrigue abounds as Premier League kicks off

Maccabi Tel Aviv looks vulnerable as Maccabi Haifa, Hapoel Beersheba and even Beitar Jerusalem eye title

Peretz: We won’t stay in gov’t if Trump demands practical steps for peace

Peretz said that Yamina’s new plans to have half a million more Israelis settle in Judea and Samaria – the West Bank – was designed to ensure that Israel would never relinquish the territory.

Agunah not consulted in failed attempt to obtain divorce by burial delay

No formal case was opened by Chief Rabbi Lau or Supreme Rabbinical Court judge Rabbi Aharon Katz through which to conduct an agreement with the divorce refuser’s family members.

Netanyahu hints at Israeli involvement in Iraq blasts

A series of blasts in the past few weeks have hit weapon depots and bases belonging to paramilitary groups in Iraq, many of them backed by Israel's regional foe Iran.

90 years later, last-known Jewish survivor recalls Hebron massacre

Kiryati was then a boy of eight. He and his 18-year-old uncle Moshe Capilouto were in their grandparents’ home as Arabs made their way through the Hebron streets calling for Jews to be slaughtered.

Mainstream parties are missing historic chance to bridge gaps - analysis

Blue and White itself – the party to whom Odeh’s remarks were referring – seems to have missed this historic opportunity.

Latin American legend José Feliciano returns to Israel

This time around he will be accompanied by local singer-songwriter, Boaz Sharabi. “I’m excited to work together. I’m sure it’ll be fun,”

Palestinian Authority to accept NIS 2 billion in fuel tax from Israel

Shtayyeh confirmed that the PA and Israel have reached “understandings” on the fuel tax.” He said that in accordance with the understandings, the PA will start importing fuel without the tax.”

Keeping the Brecker spirit alive at the Red Sea Jazz Fest

“The motivation was to get as many players as possible to think about performing and to have an opportunity to encourage their career"

Israel Katz: Israel needs to stay out of U.S. internal politics

Katz's message comes in reaction to US President Donald Trump's recent "disloyalty" comment about American Jews.

Stav Shaffir: Netanyahu gave BDS a 'gift' by barring Omar, Tlaib

Shaffir reminded the US democrats in her new advertisement that "not all Israelis are Netanyahu."

Holocaust survivors, families celebrate Jewish soul music at Yad Vashem

“Just as the Klezmer accompanied the Jews throughout the life cycle, so, too, did humor accompany this people in its joys and troubles – even in the darkest moments,"

Netanyahu, Shaked to campaign in English

Netanyahu's event, which requires prior registration will be held on September 5 at Ramat Gan's Kfar Hamaccabiah Hotel.

Israel eases rules on cyber weapons exports despite criticism

Israeli government and industry seek more sales of spyware, rights groups says spyware can be used to crush dissent

MKs, protesters spat at Supreme Court

The appeals against Otzma and its candidates were filed by Blue and White, Labor, the Democratic Union and the Reform Movement.

Record number of Israelis receiving US visas, lengthy wait times persist

On Thursday, appointment wait times for prospective tourists seeking B-2 visas, valid for up to 10 years, at the US Branch Office in Tel Aviv stood at 44 calendar days.

Israeli films make European short list, Venice festival weathers a storm

Three Israeli films made the shortlist to be nominated for the European Film Academy awards, while the festival is mired in Polanski-Parker controversy

IDF Home Front Command rescue service gets new pin

The rescue units are trained as combat troops as well as taught how to extract soldiers and rescue civilians.