Israel News

Hapoel Jerusalem captures State Cup title

Second-half surge propels Katash’s Reds past Maccabi Rishon Lezion by 15 points in final.

Ehud Olmert to 'Post': Benjamin Netanyahu can and will lose election

“The parties that are battling against him... will have enough seats in order to block the possible creation of a government led by Netanyahu,” Olmert said.

Oren Hazan - will he secure five seats in the next Knesset?

After failing to win a seat on the Likud list, the provocative politician means to lead own party in time for April elections.

Rivlin receives credentials of four new ambassadors

The ambassadors of Vietnam, Nepal, Kenya and Montenegro presented their letters of credence.

Polish crisis likely over after Israeli clarification of Netanyahu comment

"Poles cooperated with the Germans" during the Holocaust, Netanyahu said.

Bald black woman? Israeli scientists make the leap towards a cure

One in 20 black females suffers from hair-loss, after seven years of research, Israeli scientists find the gene responsible for it.

Newest batch of Border Defense Force officers graduates

53 men and women to graduated from the fifth officers course from the two-year old border defense force.

MK Litzman accused of using powers to prevent extradition of pedophile

According to reports, Litzman is suspected of trying to obtain medical evaluations that would prevent the extradition of Malka Leifer.

Week-long Juniper Falcon joint U.S.-Israeli drill comes to an end

Exercises like these ‘provide the glue’ in the bond between the two countries.

Netanyahu to appoint foreign minister in cabinet meeting Sunday

The move comes after the Movement for Quality Government in Israel petitioned the High Court of Justice about the number of portfolios the prime minister holds.

'Shaon Horef' winter festival warms Jerusalem

Dancers, klezmer bands, and unique art installations dot the sides streets of Jerusalem for the 8th annual festival series that turns chilly Mondays in February into a winter happening.

Rivlin denies pardon for Labor Minister who served prison for bribery

Shas MK Shlomo Benizri claims the state's witness lied and wants to clear his good name, but President Reuben Rivlin ruled he must go back to court rather than seek a pardon.

Forbes Under 30 Summit for Women to be held in Israel

Last year's conference was such a success, Forbes is launching its first every Under 30 women's summit in the Jewish state.

Koolulam cover of Matisyahu chosen for World Radio Day

The Hebrew, English and Arabic version of 'One Day' by Matisyahu was chosen by UNESCO to be broadcast on 2,000 radio stations around the globe.

Patients sleeping in hallways: overcrowding in Israeli hospitals

Hospitals are sometimes running on over 150% capacity.

Israeli pop stars Static and Ben-El tour America with hit single

The infectious Brazilian-style 'Tudo Bom' is getting an English makeover for the duo's US debut.

IsraAID brings professional training to California following wildfires

IsraAID's first informational training session dealt with the global humanitarian landscape, players in the field, and ethical considerations of aid.

Rishon Letzion adds sign language interpreter to municipality meetings

The municipality made a huge leap in the direction of accessibility by listening to residents and tried to help them out.

French culinary week in Israel: Why do Israelis prefer Italian?

As the French culinary week in Israel kicks off, we must ask ourselves why, despite the suitable tastes, Israelis prefer Italian food over French.

An early audience favorite

Although there are still several more days left of the festival, some who attended the early screenings of Skin were predicting that it could win the coveted Panorama Audience Award.

A focus on Jerusalem in Berlin

Created and led by Schorr, the JSFS has become one of the most acclaimed film schools in the entire world.

Palestinian migrants flood into Israel - report

New research shows that a historical population exchange has been happening between the West Bank and the interior of Israel, both Jewish and Palestinian, with Israel's encouragement and money.

AG battles his own prosecution over aspects of indictment

If history is any indication, Mandelblit will make the indictment announcement about five weeks before Election Day – around the first week of March.

Netanyahu: Israel and Arab states advancing common interest of combating Iran

Israel is working to oust Iran from Syria, Netanyahu said, adding, “we are obligated to do this and we will do this.”

Arab armies under the microscope

Poor tactics, poor leadership and a litany of other failures have held back the armed forces of most Arab countries.