Israel News

Seven fires reported in Gaza border communities

Firefighters aided by Jewish National Fund Keren Kayemet teams are attempting to control the fires.

South Africa sends envoy back to Israel

Following violence in Gaza, South Africa recalled its envoy in Israel in May.

South Africa sends envoy back to Israel

Following violence in Gaza, South Africa recalled its envoy in Israel in May.

South Africa sends envoy back to Israel

Following violence in Gaza, South Africa recalled its envoy in Israel in May.

Sukkot and the Four Species Market

The four species are need for fulfilling the 'Four species Mitzvah,' the waving of the four species as prescribed by the Torah, symbolizing unity.

Russia: Israel provided false information regarding downing of Il-20

“The Israeli military either allowed criminal negligence or lacked professionalism."

Living out the Baha'i faith in service: A journey to Israel

More than a million people visit the gardens every year. Apart from being at the holiest site of his faith, for members it's an opportunity to meet other members of the faith serving there.

Israeli Politician On Ethiopian Jews: ‘Zionism Is Colorblind’

Avraham Neguise (Likud) welcomes Israeli PM’s decision to greenlight immigration of 1,000 Ethiopians, but he and other advocates argue decision does not go far enough.

Thousands of Christians celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem

The ICEJ's hosting of thousands of Christians during the Sukkot holiday is not only a spiritual boost in which people come to express their love for Israel’s eternal capital.

Expanding the Economy: Minister talks commerce, trade and business

Eli Cohen, the minister of economy and industry, spoke with the 'Post,' touching on joint economic projects with Palestinians, exports and other issues.

Pillars of Israeli music Matti Caspi and Shalom Hanoch take the stage

The impressive repertoire was familiar to the 20 year-olds and 80 year-olds, as well as everyone in between. This is no surprise, as Hanoch and Caspi's songs are still regularly played on radio.

Universal emotion in ‘The Other Story’

Beautifully acted, written and photographed, Avi Nesher’s The Other Story is a moving, fascinating and complex drama about family, spirituality and love.

Sneak peak shows Gal Gadot playing herself on 'The Simpsons'

The Israeli actress will be making a guest appearance on show's 30th season premiere.

Celebrating health in the President’s sukkah

This year it’s the turn of the Ministry of Health, which is promoting better nutrition. Its exhibit targets obesity in children, caused by eating junk food, overeating, and lack of exercise.

Celebrating the sea and marine sports in Tel Aviv

The highlight of the festival was the traditional sail-by.

Haredi radio station charged with 1 million NIS for gender discrimination

This is the first class action lawsuit on civil rights and gender segregation in Israel.

PA President Abbas to French leader: 'We can resume negotiations'

“We have not rejected negotiations, as the Israelis say, but [Benjamin] Netanyahu always refused,” Abbas told reporters.

Sinn Fein official: 'Israel is an apartheid state'

"A party that murdered 1,800 of its own people...can not moralize," stated MK Michael Oren [Kulano].

Uncovering the talit

High Court freezes some haredi conscription to IDF

Anywhere from dozens to thousands of haredim could be impacted by the ruling.

UN official: Palestinian glorification of Fuld terror attack reprehensible

“Hamas leaders continued to incite violence, with one senior official speaking of “cleansing Palestine of the filth of Jews,” and threatening to decapitate Israeli leaders,” Mladenov reported.

Likud joins International Democratic Union

The IDU is the counterpart of the Socialist Internationale, which Israel's Labor Party quit in July after it adopted a resolution joining the Boycott Divest and Sanction Israel campaign.

White House sends warning shot to Palestinians over ‘pay for slay’

“This is unconscionable and must stop if there is to be any hope for peace.”

UN Security Council debates the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Who is the Oslo Peace Accords' forgotten loser?

Shimon Peres underestimated Arab leaders’ hostility to democracy, but he saw better than everyone the social despair that sparked the Arab civil wars and Europe’s refugee crisis.