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Staying up late at Nocturno

The popular Jerusalem nightspot is celebrating its second anniversary of presenting live music.

New leaks of Case 4000 evidence of PM using Walla! against Bennett

Netanyahu used his alleged deal with Walla! owner Shaul Elovitch to get the news-site to run a series of articles attacking rival and then Bayit Yehudi party leader Naftali Bennett.

Ukraine and Israel sign massive free trade agreement

Ukrainian President Poroshenko asks Israel for aid in freeing captured sailors from Russia.

Report: Prime Minister of Mali may visit Israel

Maiga's visit would be yet another diplomatic breakthrough for Israel with a Muslim-majority country.

Rabbinate says convicted sex offender Moti Elon may be barred

Rabbi Moti Elon was convicted by the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court in 2013 of two counts of indecent assault by force against a minor.

Kahlon calls Israeli economy 'source of pride,' departs for Davos

Kahlon is planning on meeting with the Swiss president, finance ministers and senior representatives from the private sector.

Eurovision seating to be built by company linked to fatal 2012 accident

Two officials from the company, called ‘Itzuv Bama,’ went to prison over their role in the death of Lt. Hila Bezaleli

'Historic day' as Israel opens new international airport

"The Zionist vision is being realized here, from the foundations up to the rafters: planting a root into the earth of the homeland - and at the same time taking off to the peak of success."

High Court gives state little time to pass haredi enlistment law

This latest extension is the third one to be requested and granted, after the state failed to pass a law by September 2018 as demanded by the court.

On Tu Bishvat, Ofra terror victims plant a new seed

They were joined by family members, residents of the community of Ofra and representatives of the organization Israel365 to plant 300 trees in the mountains of Samaria on Friday.

Netanyahu: Those who threaten to destroy us will bear full responsibility

The airstrikes were reportedly carried out in three waves and targeted military targets belonging to Iran's Quds Force in Syria.

Body of murdered Israeli student on its way home

A mass funeral is scheduled to take place in Baka al-Garbiyeh, with schools in the area closing to allow students to participate in the procession.

Ukrainian president visits Rivlin, looks forward to enhanced relations

President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said he was pleased to be "the guest of my friend, the President of Israel."

Kulanu unveils election campaign, says Kahlon is the only one who cares

The message behind the new campaign is that for years there were other finance ministers who did not do as much for the public good as Kahlon did.

In the footsteps of Betty Knut

The Ra’anana Symphonette presented the history of this dynamic woman who lived only 38 years – and made her story come alive.

Netanyahu lawyers meet Mandelblit, say ensuring PM gets 'fair shake'

Mandelblit said he will inform Netanyahu's legal team soon about whether he will announce his initial decision regarding the prime minister's corruption cases before or after the elections.

Photo gallery: Images of 70 years of the Israeli parliament

The modern Knesset complex, located in western Jerusalem in Givat Ram, was gifted to Israel by James de Rothschild in his will.

Netanyahu makes history: flies over South Sudan from Chad to Israel

This less circuitous route trimmed about an hour off the flight time from Chad’s capital of N’Djamena to Tel Aviv.

IDF destroys Iranian weapons, military sites in predawn attack on Syria

The IDF announced, "We are warning the Syrian Armed Forces from trying to harm Israeli territory or its forces."

Album of first Knesset meeting donated to museum

The photos depict Israel’s early leaders, including first prime minister David Ben-Gurion, future prime ministers Moshe Sharett and Menachem Begin, as well as then-chief rabbi Yitzhak Herzog.

Knesset Quiz: 70th anniversary is no trivial occasion

How much do you know about the Knesset?

Gesher begins campaign by attacking Gantz

The ad mocked Gantz's ads by using their same army green color but depicting statistics about poor kids and closed businesses.

Analysis: When English is an afterthought in Israeli politics

This was proven once again Sunday morning, when two parties unveiled slogans that are virtually untranslatable.

Gantz campaign videos focus on war and peace

Gantz's Hosen L'Israel (Israel Resilience) Party released four videos that will be promoted on social media.

Netanyahu blasts AG, Shaked defends credibility

Shaked said, "I work with Avichai Mandelblit daily...he is fair, honorable and professional. I am happy it is him if someone needs to make this hard decision. I completely trust his honesty."