Turkish president has overcome jail, an attempted coup, domestic strife to extend his tenure to 2028, although detractors accuse him of authoritarianism and economic mismanagement

No immediate reports of injuries in attack on Damascus, the first since Syria readmitted to Arab League

Syrian media reported on Sunday night that explosions were heard in the Damascus area as a result of an air strike which was blamed on Israel. The country’s air defense systems were activated following the strike, the reports said. Earlier this month, Syria accused Israel of an air strike in the Aleppo area. Sources in

A slew of contentious bills and a draft government resolution were all shelved, at least temporarily, on Sunday. Is Netanyahu’s desire for a White House invite the driving force?

Army sappers called to scene near al-Mughayyir village to disarm bomb; suspect moderately hurt

Far-right national security minister reportedly says he will oversee police activity to secure LGBTQ event, despite long history of protesting it before he entered government

Translation by Yehoshua Siskin *I do not have any pictures* of this magnificent scene and that is for the best. What follows is an attempt to describe in words what I witnessed when the sun rose over the Kotel plaza where tens of thousands had gathered on Friday morning for the festival of Shavuot. I

During an IDF operation Sunday evening, Israeli soldiers spotted a terrorist placing an explosive device on the Alon Road (Route 458), near the village of Al-Mughayyir in the Binyamin district of Samaria. An IDF spokesperson said the soldiers opened fire towards the suspect, and a hit was identified. Sappers were dispatched to neutralize the explosive

President Isaac Herzog on Sunday congratulated Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his victory in the presidential runoff in his country. “Congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey on his election victory. I am convinced that we will continue to work together to strengthen and expand the good ties between Turkey and Israel,” said

Supporters celebrate as 69-year-old incumbent overcomes secularist challenger; president commits to lead for another five years; Hamas, PA’s Abbas send congratulations

Arab terrorists from the Jenin area opened fire Sunday at homes in the town of Gan Ner in the Gilboa region, just north of Green Line separating Samaria from pre-1967 Israel. One home was damaged, and a bullet was found at the scene. There were no casualties. An IDF spokesperson confirmed the attack, saying: “Earlier

At the recent Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, MBS, al Sisi and King Abdullah all called for, “the establishment of a Palestinian state on the pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital”. Of the participants, the only one with any clout is MBS. He has put all Saudi Arabia”s demands on the table before

Dozens of yeshiva students demonstrated today in front of the Davidson Center near the Western Wall, where, according to the demonstrators, a gathering of several Christian mission organizations was held. During the demonstration, the police officers who were there used force against the demonstrators. Eight yeshiva students were arrested. In one case, a policeman was

Yossi Cohen, citing ‘personal knowledge’ of potential dealings, strikes optimistic note, as senior Netanyahu aides said to be headed for Washington

David Bitan claims prime minister fears potential diplomatic fallout from passage of judicial legislation, predicts ‘we’ll pass something, but not what we started with’

Economy Minister Nir Barkat is proposing a new law that would require large companies, such as Coca Cola and Osem, to disclose their annual financial statements. Kan reported that the purpose of the move is to reveal to the public how the products are priced and find out if the producers make exorbitant profits when

On Sunday, Col. Oran Simha concluded his position as the Commanding Officer of the Nahal Brigade. Simha will be replaced by Col. Yehonatan Steinberg, after serving in the position for approximately a year and nine months. The exchange of command ceremony was held today at the Nahal Brigade Memorial in Pardes Hana. It was led

Violent protest, attended by Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King, underlines theological strains on the two movements’ political partnership

Damage caused to Palestinian-owned car parked outside Mevo Dotan as well as home in Gan Ner, which borders security barrier; IDF launches manhunt for suspects

Defamation suit filed over ex-defense minister’s remarks on podcast last year; far-right national security minister says he no longer generalizes against Arabs

The Chairman of the Knesset’s Economic Committee, MK David Bitan (Likud), took aim at a fellow Likud lawmaker Sunday, blasting his pursuit of judicial reform, while predicting that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not put the controversial plan back on the government’s agenda. Bitan, a long-time ally of the prime minister, said that Netanyahu’s announcement

Developer of inkjet technology for 3D printing of small metal and ceramic parts plans to offer 2 million shares as part of the initial public offering

Efi Nave says he will take case to Supreme Court, vows to run to regain his former post; lobby group urges Israel Bar Association to block his campaign

Activist group opposed to judicial overhaul announces series of demonstrations against MK Simcha Rothman and other government ministers visiting for annual pro-Israel event

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds an early lead over his reformist opponent, economist Kemal Kılı&ccedildaroğlu, after the polls closed across Turkey Sunday evening. Erdogan bested Kılı&ccedildaroğlu, the candidate for the secularist Republican People’s Party (CHP), in the first vote on May 14th, but narrowly failed to clear the 50% threshold needed to win outright,

Rabbi Yuval Cherlow, head of Yeshivat Orot Shaul and head of ethics in the Zohar rabbinical organization, commented on the deal between Shas and the Religious Zionism parties in a conversation with Israel National News. The agreement stipulates that Shas will support the candidate of the Religious Zionism party for the Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi and

Students violating the ban would face 30-day suspension, while repeat violators would become ineligible to get an Israeli degree for 5 years

Far-right MK seeks to increase ‘transparency’ for parents on vendor-provided curricula; education minister says he won’t permit ‘extremism’ or changes to his ministry’s powers

With the trial of the shooter set to begin this week, we sit with Pittsburgh Jewish community leaders to learn how the community has held together in the face of a horrific trauma.

Activist expresses frustration over concert going ahead at venue used to hold Jews on Kristallnacht, after Pink Floyd founder wore Nazi-like costume in Berlin earlier this month

Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s trip comes after his Gulf country helped broker prisoner swap between Iran and Belgium

The former head of the Mossad, Yossi Cohen, spoke at the INSS – Institute for National Security Studies – conference and sounded optimistic about the chances of reaching a historic peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia. “Is normalization of Saudi Arabia with Israel possible? In my estimation, and this is based on personal knowledge

Religious Zionism lawmaker shouts back at protesters who obstructed panel he was set to partake in, blaming them for the overhaul-linked economic fallout

Legislation awaiting Andrzej Duda’s approval would establish state commission to probe Russian influence, but critics see it as power grab by ruling Law and Justice party

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and the Otzma Yehudit party filed a defamation lawsuit for 200,000 ILS against former Defense Minister Moshe “Bogey” Ya’alon, over a comment on a Ha”aretz podcast: “I see the “Death to Arabs” slogans of Itamar Ben-Gvir, and the group that follows him. The statement of claim, which was submitted to

Hasidic pop singer Lipa Schmeltzer, one of the prominent singers in the haredi sector, went public last week with a pair of YouTube videos revealing that he suffered sexual abuse as a child. The videos, released in Hebrew and English, touched on Schmeltzer”s difficult childhood, and the therapy he has since undergone. . “I have

New Defense Ministry website with over 20,000 files includes previously unseen intelligence assessments, diaries of SIGINT commander, eyewitness accounts of fall of Hermon outpost

PM declares establishment of committee but doesn’t specify what steps will be taken to help Israelis make ends meet

Arab terrorists opened fire on vehicles at the entrance to an Israeli town in northern Samaria Sunday afternoon. The attack took place shortly after 2:20 p.m. Sunday near the front gate of Mevo Dotan, when terrorists fired shots at cars just outside of the town. At least one car, a parked Palestinian-owned vehicle, was damaged

President and health and interior minister set to visit Baku on Tuesday, as Israel continues to build partnership with Iran’s northern neighbor

In January 2022, Palestinian activist Hajj Suleiman was run over and killed by a truck subcontracted by Israeli police. The story of his death reveals stark truths about how Palestinians in the West Bank live.

MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism), chairman of the Constitution Committee in the Knesset and one of the main proponents of the judicial reform legislation, joined a panel discussion at Tel Aviv University today. Approximately two hundred protestors against the reform demonstrated in front of the building where the panel was held and attempted to prevent

Dear brothers, In a heartbreaking appeal, a mother opens up about the struggles she faces while caring for her precious daughter, Chaya. At just 4 and a half years old, Chaya battles cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and respiratory difficulties, requiring constant supervision and care. Every moment, Chaya’s parents remain at her bedside, ensuring her safety. The

I have devoted this column to try to make the world a better place. One topic I have never ventured into is wildlife conservation. I have a son who is a Veterinarian so this should be a natural fit for me. More than 23 whales have washed up on the coast of New York and

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife, First Lady Michal Herzog, are set to travel to the Muslim-majority state of Azerbaijan on Tuesday. President Herzog was invited by his Azerbaijani counterpart, President Ilham Aliyev, to the capital city of Baku for a state visit. Azerbaijan, a largely Shi’ite Muslim country, borders Iran, making Baku’s strengthening

Jerusalem’s far-right deputy mayor says demonstration should ‘let every missionary know they are not welcome’ in Israel

Mahmoud Agbaria, 23, allegedly issued threats before shooting Kamal Mahamid, 63, outside his Umm al-Fahm home

Baharav-Miara is reportedly opposed to a resolution that may allow for preferential treatment for Jews and provide legal solutions for illegal settlements

The Jewish prisoner Amiram Ben-Uliel, who was convicted of murdering the three members of the Dawabsheh family in the Palestinian city of Duma in 2015, was kept in solitary confinement during Shavuot, despite the pleas by Rabbis, family members, and members of the public that he be allowed to celebrate the holiday in the wing

US bureau chief Jacob Magid on White House’s 60-page plan, Israeli NGOs’ foreign government funding; environment reporter Sue Surkes on sea urchin die-off, return of Gaza wetlands