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Sara Netanyahu to Guatemala on rare solo diplomatic trip

“I am excited about going to Guatemala and hope to represent Israel with honor,” she said before leaving Sunday evening.

Mere community service ruled for ex-police chief charged with sex crimes

Prosecution to appeal after serious charges thrown out

Eyal Golan to be honored in Knesset despite MKs' protest

Opposition lawmakers stressed that the prize was a private initiative by Likud MK Nava Boker.

Netanyahu: Israel will build West Bank settlements despite ICC pressure

Right-wing politicians demanded government legalize outposts; Shaked called to legalize Ofra after terror attack.

Google Doodle honors Nobel laureate who fled Nazis

Jewish writer Nelly Sachs, who penned works about the Holocaust, is celebrated on her birthday.

B’Tselem slams Israel at French human rights award ceremony

“The occupation is organized, continuing state violence that leads to dispossession, killing and oppression,” El-Ad said at the French Justice Ministry.

Small oil lamp wick from 1,500 years ago found in ancient desert town

A unique lamp wick dating to the Byzantine period has been uncovered, according to the Antiquities Authority on Monday, the final day of Hanukkah.

AG ruling: House demolition prohibited if attacker is mentally incompetent

The attorney-general also said that Israel was always walking a fine-line with house demolitions since most of the world characterized them as illegal collective punishment.

Qatar pushing for Gaza airport, Israel unenthusiastic, envoy says

Cogat, the Israeli government agency that has been coordinating with Qatar on the Gaza aid efforts, declined comment on Al-Emadi's remarks.

Yair Netanyahu censured by judge for using foul language in court hearing

Before entering the courtroom, Netanyahu was accosted by some of Binyamin’s supporters who yelled at him and his lawyer.

Netanyahu announces Oman allowed El Al to utilize its airspace

The move has little practical significance without similar permission from Saudi Arabia.

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 beloved singer 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.