Organization pushing resolution nationwide to declare April 29 ‘End Jew Hatred Day,’ but viewed with suspicion by progressives for roots in conservative activism

Most of the Israeli public believes that Operation Shield and Arrow should continue as long as necessary, a new poll by Ulpan Shishi showed. When asked what they believe Israel should do now, 54% of Israelis said that the operation should continue as long as necessary, while 29% – less than one-third – said a

The Eurovision Song Contest of 2023 began Saturday night in Liverpool, England, and Israel’s representative Noa Kirel took the stage at midnight as contestant number 23, three songs before the end. Following her performance of her song, “Unicorn,” Kirel burst into tears. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tweeted, “Noa, the people of Israel are with

PM, finance minister vow upcoming budget will ‘strengthen economy’ as senior Treasury official warns planned funds for ultra-Orthodox will have grave consequences

Deputy Finance Minister Michal Woldiger (Religious Zionism) on Saturday night responded to the reports of a ceasefire agreement by demanding that the bodies of two IDF soldiers who fell during a United Nations-brokered ceasefire in 2014 be returned. “Hamas is the master in Gaza, and as such, we must bring it to a position in

National Security Council chief Tzachi Hanegbi expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s efforts to broker a ceasefire. “As instructed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, NSC Director Tzachi Hanegbi thanked Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and expressed the State of Israel’s appreciation for Egypt’s intensive efforts to bring about a ceasefire,” a statement from the Prime Minister’s

Senior PIJ official confirms Egypt-brokered offer, Netanyahu reportedly does as well; Egyptian official says Jerusalem would only agree to a deal that had ‘no strings attached’

Barely 200 yards from the former Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp, visitors can now purchase ice cream, prompting disgust from commemoration officials and local residents. Since early May, an ice cream stand has sat some 200 meters (about 218 yards) from the camp”s red-brick “Death Gate,” where double rail tracks led directly to Nazi gas chambers. A

Inga Abramian, the resident of Rehovot in her 80s who was killed by the rocket strike in the city, will be laid to rest on Sunday. The rocket was fired from Gaza and directly hit a four-story building on Smilansky Street, killing Inga and injuring thirteen other people to varying degrees. Inga is survived by

Following a barrage of rockets fired at central and southern Israel Saturday evening, IDF aircraft struck terror targets in Gaza. In the strike, IAF aircraft hit three concealed rocket launchers and a military post used as training facilities of the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in Gaza, an IDF source said. The rockets followed reports of

The sportswear giant Adidas has decided to sell off its remaining inventory of sneakers from Kanye West”s Yeezy brand and donate the proceeds to charity. The decision comes roughly seven months after Adidas cut ties with West in the face of mounting pressure due to his stream of antisemitic comments. Adidas” sales of the rapper”s

Hundreds at Tel Aviv march, 5,000 attend rally in Haifa, as main organizers cancel events in center and south of country on fifth day of conflict with Islamic Jihad

Egypt has offered a new proposal for a ceasefire, and Islamic Jihad and Israel have agreed in principle to the draft, Al Jazeera reported. The ceasefire is expected to take effect at 10:00p.m. Saturday night. Currently, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a situational assessment. Since the beginning of the fighting, one Israeli was killed

Abdullah Abu Gaba, 34 years old, was killed Saturday after suffering serious injuries from rocket shrapnel. Abu Gaba, a resident of Gaza, was working in a greenhouse in a field outside of the Israeli town of Shokeda in the Sdot Negev Regional Council when the shrapnel hit him. According to reports, Abu Gaba was married

Eliane Karp, Peru”s former Jewish First Lady, has flown from the United States to Israel in an attempt to avoid extradition to Peru in a money laundering case. Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Ot&aacuterola announced the news on Wednesday at a press conference in Lima. “The United States Department of Justice has informed the Peruvian embassy

Sirens sounded in the cities of Holon, Rishon Lezion and the area surrounding Gaza, the IDF reported. Earlier on Saturday night, it was reported that both Israel and Islamic Jihad had agreed to an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire, due to take effect at 10:00p.m. However, at 9:15p.m. rockets were fired towards Sderot and Nir Am, and at

As of Saturday, May 13 at 7:45p.m., Magen David Adom (MDA) medics and paramedics have treated 6 individuals, which includes: 5 physical injuries and 1 anxiety case. Of the physical injuries, there was one fatality (a Gaza resident), 1 critically injured individual (also a Gaza resident), 1 moderately injured by shrapnel, debris, and broken glass,

A short while ago, IDF aircraft struck six operational command posts utilized by members of the rocket unit within the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. These command posts were responsible for planning and controlling rocket fire towards Israeli territory, and one of them was actively involved during Operation “Guardian of the Walls”

IDF Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant-General Herzi Halevi, held an operational situational assessment at Camp Rabin (the Kiryah), with the participation of members of the General Staff and representatives from the Israel Security Agency (Shabak). As part of the situational assessment, the Chief of the General Staff approved additional proactive and offensive plans for

Gaza terrorists are continuing to fire rockets toward civilians in southern Israel, with sirens sounding in Gaza-area towns, as well as in the Ashdod area and in Gan Yavne. A Gazan working in Israel was killed by the rocket fire, and a Bedouin youth and Gazan working in Israel were injured from rocket shrapnel. Both

Spokesman says suspect, named as Ahmed Muhammad Atatreh, ran at crossing near Shaked settlement while brandishing knife

Michigan Democrat, a vocal critic of Israel, likens potential evacuation of Israeli communities to Nakba, says Palestinians deserve ‘restorative justice’

Brother-in-law says family hoped Aviel Haddad would come back from Djerba pilgrimage with a bride, instead ‘returned in a coffin’

National security adviser says Israel not engaged in ceasefire negotiations, as Islamic Jihad vows to ramp up bombardment of Israeli cities after fresh airstrikes on Gaza

Turkey’s president, who has held the post since 2014, is fighting for his political life against an energized, unified opposition

Dozens of documentaries being screened at 10-day film festival hosted by Tel Aviv Cinematheque

Nature and Park Authority volunteers arrive to guard rare Mediterranean Monk Seal, urge public to keep distance until she returns to sea

US Navy’s 5th Fleet, based in Bahrain, says is ‘working with regional allies and partners to increase the rotation of ships and aircraft’ that patrol key Strait of Hormuz

Settled 2,200 years ago and razed in an earthquake in 740 CE, the Golan Heights site changed hands numerous times over the years; it is now easier to reach for intrepid visitors

Inga Avramyan, 80, crushed by ceiling when projectile slammed into Rehovot home; grandson says she cared for husband injured in car accident: ‘Don’t know what he’ll do without her’

Prominent pro-Israel Democratic lawmakers not invited to McCarthy’s discussions after US House speaker reserved space Democratic congresswoman wanted to use for Nakba meeting

Military doesn’t immediately comment on operation in Balata refugee camp; Palestinian health officials say another three wounded; no immediate reports of Israeli injuries

26-year-old dies of his injuries; initial reports suggested killing was part of feud between criminal organizations

67th annual song contest’s grand finale to be broadcast live from Liverpool on Saturday; 26 finalists including Israel, Lithuania, Australia, Sweden, to compete

New proposal by Cairo to cease hostilities being circulated; Netanyahu reported to soon hold assessment on talks

IDF says it is looking into possible fresh rocket launches from Strip amid early morning alerts; no injuries reported

Security group monitors support for Robert Bowers, who allegedly killed 11 worshipers in 2018 shooting, but no specific threats, as community prepares for federal trial

The Gaza-ruling terror group is enjoying the economic benefits of detente with Israel and building its forces, while allowing Palestinian Islamic Jihad to keep up the fighting

The author of ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ – newly adapted for the screen – crafts protagonists who deal with a range of teen issues as well as issues of Jewish identity

Ratings agency says economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2023; In reported talks with S&P representatives ahead of decision, Netanyahu vowed overhaul would not pass in original form

The US military will work to bolster the defensive posture in the Gulf region following Iran’s seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months, US officials said on Friday, according to the Reuters news agency. In the past two years, Iran has harassed, attacked or interfered with the navigational rights of 15 internationally

Eliane Karp, spouse of ex-Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo, catches flight from US to Tel Aviv to avoid money laundering case in Lima; countries have no extradition treaty

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday weighed in on the tensions between Israel and the Islamic Jihad, i24NEWS reported. Nasrallah claimed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s “calculations were a failure because the decision was to isolate Islamic Jihad, neutralize the rest of the factions, and cause sedition within the resistance.” “Benjamin Netanyahu aims to escape

Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir on Friday won a gold medal at the World Judo Championships being held in Doha, Qatar. Lanir defeated France”s Audrey Tcheumeo in the finals of the 78-kilogram weight class. Lanir, 23, became the third Israeli to win the World Championship, after Yarden Gerbi in 2013 and Sagi Muki in 2019. She