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Israel picked to join task force combating global terror financing

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an inter-governmental body committed to fighting the increased global terror financing and money-laundering problem.

Likud politician sees May elections if government cannot pass draft bill

"If the draft bill is not passed by January 15h, we will go to elections in May," MK Yoav Kish said.

Israel Aerospace Industries closes $160m drone deal with Vietnam

Last month, IAI lost out in bids worth hundreds of millions of dollars for two major tenders for UAVs.

Shaked demands Netanyahu fully legalize Ofra after drive-by shooting

"I hope those injured recover soon and am sending my unreserved support to the security forces who are relentlessly pursuing the terrorists,” President Reuven Rivlin said.

Justice Ministry: Guard ‘smart cities’ privacy

With the government requiring the move toward digitizing services and providing substantial incentives, the authority is reminding cities of the pitfalls they must address during the transition.

African countries that voted against Israel at U.N. arrive for agriculture seminar

On Sunday, their representatives in an organization hoping to improve agriculture production in Africa arrived in Israel for a four-day seminar.

End game near for Trump, Netanyahu probes

At early stages, it seemed that only Netanyahu and Trump’s top aides were in trouble.

Netanyahu not keeping promise to allocate portfolios

Likudniks speculate Sa’ar bill is reason

Karamba Security unveils automotive cyberdefense

The new service is the only product that gives Tier 1 automotive manufacturers and customers a real-time accurate picture of cyberattacks on their engines.

The watery art of Barbara Cole makes waves

Barbara Cole’s underwater photographs give a feeling of buoyancy or weightlessness to everyone who looks at them.

Israel clears landmines from seven monasteries by Jesus’ Baptismal site

“Now this is a border of peace,” INMAA director Marcel Aviv told reporters as he stood on a small hilltop overlooking the monasteries and described the project to reporters.

Netanyahu, Rivlin mourn the passing of Yigal Bashan

Singer and actor Yigal Bashan passed away on Sunday at age 68.

Ex-cyber czar: Misuse of cyber tech doesn’t disqualify future sales

"All sales are approved by the Defense Ministry."

Chief Rabbi Ovadia Yosef first halachic authority translated to Amharic

The Ethiopian Jewish community has over 144,000 members, approximately 25% of which belong to the haredi (ultra-Orthodox) and national-religious streams.

Report: 76% of Jewish Israelis say Netanyahu failed in dealing with Hamas

According to a Tel-Aviv University survey, 76% of Jewish-Israelis think the Netanyahu administration failed when dealing with Hamas; among Israeli-Arabs the number is 82%.

In which cities did foreign residents buy apartments in 2018?

Franchi Real Estate conducted a survey that found Tel Aviv at the top of the list.

Netanyahu: Terrorist supporter won’t be deputy mayor

“This is unthinkable, and what is unthinkable will not happen," Netanyahu said. "I am sure of it.”

Coalition agrees to pass ‘Gideon Sa’ar bill’

“There is a lacuna in the law that must be fixed; it’s clear,” Netanyahu said at a meeting of Likud ministers on Sunday.

New bill seeks to crack down on foreign funding in politics

The proposal would allow the chairperson of the Central Elections Committee to grant an injunction that would require the immediate removal of campaign materials that are funded from abroad.

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches initiative for entrepreneurs to support South

Nefesh B’Nefesh launched its inaugural “entrepreneur boot camp,” a 6-week program for olim (immigrant) innovators of the region on Thursday.

Croatia denies reports Washington is blocking sale of Israeli F-16s

Channel 10 news reported Friday that Defense Secretary Mattis is blocking the sale of 12 Israeli F-16 C/D Barak fighters jets to Croatia.

Pink Floyd cover band cancels Israel show after Roger Waters pressure

An Israeli production company said it hopes "UK Pink Floyd Experience" will still reverse its decision.

Police nab pair for growing illegal drugs near Tel Aviv

Two suspects, aged 29 and 38, were arrested in Mazkeret Batya, southeast of Rehovot and about 15 miles from Tel Aviv, over the weekend for "growing and selling" drugs, a police spokesman said.

Netanyahu halts bill that would have created database of porn viewers

If a bill had passed Knesset, pornographic content would be filtered out of Israeli internet, but private citizens could opt out by providing their government ID and date of birth.

IDF will draft HIV positive recruits for the first time in 2019

"It is our duty to adjust ourselves to the fast growing medical world."