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צה"ל ובית חולים מרכזי מגלים עניין ובוחנים פיתוח ישראלי חדשני – בריינפולנס
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Israeli Space Week 2023
On January 29 to February 3, 2023, the Israel Space Agency in the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology will hold the annual Israeli Space Week Top News
Israel to Establish NIS 130 Million National Research Institute in Energy Storage
Bar-Ilan University and the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have won a call published by the Ministry of Energy for the establishment of a national research institute in the field of energy storage. The aim of the institute is to encourage Israel's energy sector to take a leap forward in response to national strategic challenges, with an eye toward global applications, as well as to train cadres of future experts in the field and facilitate the transfer of innovative technologies fro... Top News
A New Direct Air Route to Open between Korea and Israel
Korean Air, which stopped its flights due to the outbreak of the corona pandemic in 2020, will once again fly to Israel from January 2023, with three weekly flights. South Korea is an important market for incoming tourism to Israel, in part thanks to its large Christian market. Before the pandemic, in 2019, about 60,000 tourists arrived in Israel from Korea. That number is expected to grow with the renewal of the direct air route. Top News
President Isaac Herzog sworn in as 11th president of Israel, pledging to be president for all
Isaac Herzog swore today as its 11th president, in a ceremony of grand pomp including honor guards in dress uniforms, mounted police escorts and the blowing of the shofar by IDF rabbis. The inauguration ceremony at the Knesset in Jerusalem brought to end Reuven Rivlin's seven year term in office, and saw the largely ceremonial position passed from the 81-year-old former Likud lawmaker to the 60-year-old ex-head of the Labor party. Top News
US President Joe Biden kneels before Rivka Ravitz, the Chief of Staff of Israeli President Rivlin
In a meeting with Israel’s outgoing president Reuven Rivlin at the White House on June 28, Biden knelt before Rivlin’s chief of staff, a Haredi Orthodox woman named Rivka Ravitz, in deference to the fact that she has 12 children, Time of Israel reports. Top News
"Thank you for your deep friendship and for the people of Honduras standing with Israel!”
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, on Thursday, 24 June 2021, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. President Rivlin held a working meeting with Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez Top News
Bennett becomes prime minister as Israel confirms new broad government
This Bennett-led coalition will end Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years in power as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister New PM and his coalition confirmed in Knesset by vote of 60 to 59, bringing Netanyahu's 12-year rule to an end; new government due to meet in Knesset for the first time shortly after vote; celebrations held in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Top News
President Rivlin met with President-elect Isaac Herzog
President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin, Monday 7 June, met with President-elect Isaac Herzog at Beit HaNasi. Top News
President Rivlin was hosted at an inter-religious meeting at Abu Ghosh attended by religious leaders, ambassadors and heads of local authorities
President of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin was hosted in the evening on Wednesday 28 April, at an inter-religious meeting at the invitation of the head Abu Ghosh Regional Council Salim Jaber. The ambassadors of France, Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and the United Arab Emirates; spiritual leader of the Druze community Sheikh Mowafak Tarif; Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau; Father Olivier, representing the Christian community; and heads of the Mevasseret, Har Adar, Kiryat Yearim and Mateh Yehuda local co... Top News
Sirens and sorrow: Israel honors its fallen on Memorial Day, On Independence Day eve Israel's population over 9.3m
Israel must not remain indifferent 'to the threats of war and destruction made by our soul-seekers,' says Netanyahu at ceremony to read out names of those who fell in defense of the state or lost their lives to terror; 'The day when there are no wars is far away,' says Gantz On Independence Day eve Israel's population over 9.3m Top News
President Rivlin has nominated MK Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin, nominated on Tuesday 6 April, Prime Minister and leader of Likud MK Benjamin Netanyahu with forming a government. Top News
Rivlin, Netanyahu vote in elections, urging Israelis to exercise their right
President says elections is 'The Holy of Holies,' but fourth national vote in 2 years undermines public trust; PM votes with wife, calls elections 'a holiday for Israel, a day of joy and smiles'; by 10am, 14.8% of Israelis cast their votes Israel's top officials, including President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, cast their ballots on Tuesday, urging Israelis for follow in their footsteps as the country was headed for the polls for the fourth time in two years – ynet ... Top News
Nearly 300 New Ethiopian Olim Land in Israel on Final Flight of “Operation Zur Israel”
Nearly 300 new immigrants from Ethiopia landed this morning at Ben Gurion Airport on the 9th and final flight of “Operation Zur Israel,” launched last December after the Government of Israel approved the Aliyah (immigration to Israel) of 2,000 members from the Ethiopian community. Top News
Jerusalem launched it’s first major tourist project for 2021
Jerusalem is bringing back tourism into the city after a year of Covid-19. Dozens of iconic landmarks were illuminated and transformed into work of arts, offering new perspectives never seen before and an interactive experience to people from around the world. “Jerusalem Follow the Light” will continue till March 5th Top News
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the health of the Western Wall stones is also being cared for
Ahead of Passover prayers at the Western Wall, a preservative is being injected into its ancient stones to conserve them and ensure worshipers’ safety Israel Antiquities Authority conservator: The non-invasive measures are protecting the Western Wall from the ravages of time. Top News
Snow Falling on Jerusalem
Snow has fallen on Jerusalem. And this is so special. This speaks to my heart. Snow in the Holy Land. It is for refreshing upon the whole world. Top News
President Rivlin held the traditional new year’s reception for heads of Christian denominations in Israel, this year online
President of Israel Reuven Rivlin held this morning, Wednesday 30 December the traditional new year’s reception for heads of the Christian denominations in Israel, this year online. Minister of the Interior Aryeh Deri and Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III also delivered remarks. Top News
Former Jewish spy, Jonathan Pollard, lands in Israel 35 years after arrest
Jonathan Pollard made aliyah early Tuesday morning, landing in Israel 35 years after he was arrested for passing classified information to an ally. Netanyahu presents Jonathan and Esther Pollard with Israeli identity cards; 'Now you can start life anew, with freedom and happiness. Now you are at home' he says ; couple kneel to kiss ground saying they are proud of country and its leader – Jerusalem post and Ynet news reports. Top News
PM Netanyahu Meets with US National security Adviser Robert O'Brien: "US and Israel are working together closer than ever before"
Netanyahu said that Under President Trump, the United States and Israel are working together closer than ever before. We cooperate together to foil common threats. We cooperate together to bring about peace. In both areas, we've produced amazing progress. He added that The Abraham Accords have brought about historic breakthroughs for peace with four Arab countries: the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and now with Morocco. This is creating enormous excitement in Israel. Israelis now are faced with a great di... Top News
International Jewish Media Summit: The Coronavirus Crisis has Placed the Jewish Identity of Hundreds of Jewish Communities around the World in Genuine...
The coronavirus crisis has placed the Jewish identity of hundreds of Jewish communities around the world in genuine danger. The Government of Israel must assist them in connecting to their Jewishness and preserving their identity. This important message was raised yesterday evening (Tuesday, 8 December 2020) at the international Jewish Media Summit organized by the Government Press Office (GPO) in cooperation with the Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and with the participation of President Reuv... Top News
Bahraini delegation in Israel to sign bilateral tourism agreement; Minister Farkash-Hacohen to Bahraini counterpart: 'Movement between countries key f...
Israeli Minister of Tourism Orit Farkash-Hacohen welcomed today (Tuesday) the first Gulf Air flight from Bahrain to Israel, along with a delegation of key stakeholders in the tourism industry led by Minister of Economy and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani. Top News
Israel Reopens Some Malls and Open-Air Markets in Test
Health officials concerned as Israelis cram into malls on first day Selected Israeli malls and open-air markets welcomed customers on Sunday after reopening from a months-long closure in a pilot program to balance economic activity and public health. However, images of crowding gave health officials pause. Top News
President Rivlin joins former President Clinton, former Prime Minister Blair, and King Abdallah II in receiving the prestigious Washington Institute S...
President Rivlin speaks to the Institute on democracy, regional developments, and hopes for Israel’s future. “Democracy is democracy. Israel is a Jewish democratic state. Not less Jewish, and not less of a democracy. Even 120 members of the Knesset, the whole Knesset, cannot change the nature of Israel as a Jewish state, and cannot change the nature of Israel as a democracy,” said President Rivlin. On the need to build trust in the region: “I said to every American president... Top News
US-Israel-Bahrain summit to clear way for Manama to welcome Israeli tourists with direct flights, instant visas, kosher food
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo and Bahrain’s foreign minister to meet with Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Wednesday Top News
PM Netanyahu Hosts Historic Trilateral Israel-UAE-US Summit Meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Tuesday, 20 October 2020), at Ben-Gurion International Airport, hosted a historic trilateral summit meeting with delegations from the United Arab Emirates and the United States. Top News
Israel’s top leaders to address COVID, media bias, and Middle East peace agreements online at annual Christian Media Summit
The Israel Government Press Office (GPO) and GPO Director Nitzan Chen will host an all-digital Christian Media Summit on Sunday, 18 October 2020. The online event offers a tremendous list of speakers including President Reuven Rivlin, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman [see the full list of speakers at www.cms-israel.com]. Top News
Shana Tova Umetukah! Jewish New Year Greeting of President Rueven Rivlin
Ahead of Rosh Hashana 5781, President Rivlin sent a Shana Tova greeting to Israelis and to Jewish communities around the world. “May the coming year be a year in which the bonds between Israel and the Diaspora and between Jewish communities everywhere grow stronger and stronger. From Jerusalem, I would like to wish you all שנה טובה וּמתוקה!” Top News
President of the State of Israel Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin opened the 2020-21/5781 school year
President of the State of Israel Reuven Rivlin this morning, Tuesday 1 September opened the 2020-21 school year at the new Gesher elementary school, which opened for the first time today, in Beit Shemesh. The president was escorted by Mayor of Beit Shemesh Dr. Aliza Bloch. Top News
'Shalom', 'Salaam' and 'Peace'; this is a start! Says Prime Minister BB Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Monday, 31 August 2020), spoke with flight LY971 captain Tal Becker, upon the landing of the Israeli and American delegations in Abu Dhabi according to GPO (Government Press Office) Top News
“Ahlan wa’Sahlan!” Welcome to Jerusalem!
Right after the historic announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the agreement between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday 13 Aug. 2020, President Rivlin invite the Crown Prince Sheik Mohamed bin Zayed to visit Jerusalem, saying “Ahlan wa’Sahlan!” which means welcome in Arabic language. Top News
Israel and UAE reach historic peace deal
The peace deal was the product of lengthy discussions between Israel, the UAE and the United States that accelerated recently, White House officials said. Israel, UAE to launch diplomatic ties in return for halt to annexation. Netanyahu lauds 'historic day'; White House says agreement sealed in Thursday phone call between president, prime minister and crown prince; officials from both nations to meet in coming weeks on bilateral deals – news Agencies and Ynet news reports. Top News
World leaders, legislators from 6 continents and leaders from 7 political parties in Israel come together to celebrate the success of faith-based dipl...
Friends of Zion to host livestream event celebrating the relaunch of the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus for the 23rd Knesset Top News
Israeli tech collaborates on Covid-19 challenges
As Covid-19 rages, companies with solutions meet hospitals with problems on digital health community platform HealthIL – Globes newspaper reports. Top News
Israel Have Successfully Launched the "Ofek 16" Satellite Which Has Begun its Orbit in Space
Israel announces this morning successful launch of new spy satellite. Defense Ministry says 'Ofek 16' was already transmitting data and beginning to orbit around the Earth, having been launched just hours earlier; Gantz called the launch an 'extraordinary achievement' Top News
Evangelical Christians around the World Fear a Second Wave of COVID-19 in Israel / Hundreds of Thousands of Evangelical Tourists and Pilgrims Are Wait...
Millions of Evangelical Christians around the world are waiting on news from Israel, and are fearing a second wave of COVID-19 in Israel. Top News
Netanyahu Trial Begins - Arriving for Trial, Netanyahu Slams ‘Slanderous and Delusional’ Charges
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must answer charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust in the Jerusalem District Court. PM also calls for the trial to be broadcast live; Earlier during a cabinet meeting, neither PM nor his ministers addressed the corruption trial, set to begin at 2pm; 'I hope the justices will do justice,' said Regev, who also arrived at Jerusalem's courthouse to back Netanyahu. Top News
Jerusalem is the largest Jewish city in Israel with 569,900 Jewish, and the largest Arab city in Israel with 349,600 Arab residents
Here are some Selected statistics for 2019 from the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research: Top News
No New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Israel Since Sunday
On Sunday 11 people were confirmed to have contracted the virus and 4,344 test for COVID-19 were done - far fewer than Netanyahu's promise of 10,000 tests a day. Top News
Pompeo Presses Israel to Distance from China
Pompeo to Netanyahu: You share your information, unlike some other countries. And we’ll talk about that country, too. Top News
Aliyah Continues: 18 New Olim Arrive on Nefesh B’Nefesh Group Flight
Aliyah interest increases amidst COVID-19 Global Crisis by 50% Top News
Israel marks Memorial Day in shadow of pandemic
'I know, dear families, that you do not need Yom Hazikaron to remember,' says President Rivlin at Western Wall ceremony held for first time without audience; 'Despite the distance, the people of Israel are with you,' says IDF Chief Kochavi Top News
Netanyahu and Gantz Sign Deal for Unity Government
Agreement leaves Netanyahu in PM's chair for next 18 months when he will be replaced by Gantz, who will serve as defense minister in interim; Blue & White gets 16 ministries in 32-member government, the largest in Israel's history. Top News
Israel's unemployment rate quadruples as corona virus hits businesses
Some 512,000 people have joined the ranks of the unemployed since the start of March, causing fears that vital benefits will be slow in coming; head of Employment Services vows to do everything possible to make payments before Passover. Top News
President Rivlin visit Fiji and was received in an official welcome ceremony
President Reuven Rivlin landed this morning, Thursday 20 February, in Fiji on his way to an official visit to Australia. During his visit the president, together with the prime minister of Fiji, led a summit meeting with Pacific Island states, the first of its kind. The summit, held in Nadi, Fiji, was attended by leaders from Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Tonga and Palau. Top News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visit to Uganda
Netanyahu is expected to announce a diplomatic breakthrough today with a country in the region, whose leader he is meeting in Uganda. Top News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visit to Uganda
Netanyahu is expected to announce a diplomatic breakthrough today with a country in the region, whose leader he is meeting in Uganda. Top News
Trump's peace plan: 2 states with settlement recognition
Finely it is out. Trump's 80-page peace plan calls for Palestinian state with parts of East Jerusalem as capital; major Jewish settlements in West Bank to remain under Israeli control; demilitarization of Hamas in Gaza. Top News
Rivlin: Germany must win fight against anti-Semitism
President Rivlin addressed today the Bundestag in Hebrew at a special sitting in memory of the victims of Nazism. Rivlin who spoke in Hebrew to the German Parliament said Europe is being haunted by the ghosts of the past — racial purity, nationalism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism Top News
Trump's Peace Plan: 2 States with Settlement Recognition
Finely it is out. Trump's 80-page peace plan calls for Palestinian state with parts of East Jerusalem as capital; major Jewish settlements in West Bank to remain under Israeli control; demilitarization of Hamas in Gaza. Top News
Over 40 global leaders gathered for an official dinner hosted by President Rivlin in honor of the World Holocaust Forum
For the first time in history, over 40 global leaders gathered for an official dinner hosted by President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin tonight, Wednesday 22 January, at Beit HaNasi in honor of the World Holocaust Forum. President Rivlin, the official host of the events delivered remarks tonight, as did HM King Felipe VI of Spain and Israel Prize laureate Prof Yehuda Bauer. Among the honored guests were the President of France, the President of Germany, the President of Italy and many others. Among the I... Top News
1,500-year-old Greek inscription uncovered by 13-year-old in Caesarea
The recent rains have uncovered many artifacts, but 13-year-old Stav Meir had the skills to understand what he found while foraging for mushrooms."I immediately recognized that it was something ancient," the seventh-grader from Caesarea said. Top News
More rain to come as Kinneret rises rapidly
The Kinneret has risen more than 1 meter since the start of January and is only 1.75 meters short of its maximum level. Top News
More rain to come as Kinneret rises rapidly
The Kinneret has risen more than 1 meter since the start of January and is only 1.75 meters short of its maximum level. Top News
Number of Israelis owning two homes up to 10%
27.5% of households in Israel owned no home in 2018, compared with 28.2% in 2017, the Central Bureau of Statistics reports today Top News
Tel Aviv ranked world's 20th most expensive city
We are not Switzerland yet, but nearly there. Listen to this: Numbeo has ranked Tel Aviv world's 20th most expensive city. Numbeo also ranked Haifa in 31st place and Jerusalem in 34th place in its cities cost-of-living index – globes newspaper reports. Top News
Report: Trump to decide on release of Mideast peace deal before March 2 ballot
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pushing for the U.S. administration to present the peace plan before the vote; while Benny Gantz opposes such a move, raising concerns over election intervention – I24 news and reports today (20.1.2020) Top News
Israel starts exporting natural gas to Egypt
Jerusalem’s and Cairo’s energy ministries issue rare joint statement announcing implementation of estimated $19.5 billion deal to pump gas from 2 massive offshore gas fields Top News
President Rivlin hosted the announcement of the winners of the 2020 Wolf Prize
President Reuven Rivlin spoke today, Monday 13 January, at the announcement of the winners of the 2020 Wolf Prize, which was held at Beit HaNasi. The prize is awarded annually for unique contributions to the fields of science and art. Prof Dan Shechtman presented the president with the decision of the prize committee regarding the winners. Minister of Education and chair of the Wolf Foundation Council Rafi Peretz and acting chair of the Wolf Foundation Prof Dan Shechtman also spoke at the event.... Top News
President Rivlin received diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of Gambia, Thailand, El Salvador and Benin
President Rivlin received today, Thursday 9 January, diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of Gambia, Thailand, El Salvador and Benin as they take up their posts in Israel. As each ambassador arrived, their national anthem and Hatikva was played by the Israel Police Band and they reviewed an IDF honor guard. After presenting their letters of credence and an audience with the president, the ambassadors signed the Beit HaNasi guest book, ending the official ceremony. Top News
New Photo Exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport Brings The Jewish Agency’s Story to Life
A photo exhibition titled “One to Ninety” opened Tuesday at Ben Gurion Airport depicting the story of The Jewish Agency for Israel as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. Top News
President Rivlin received the 2019 Israel Democracy Index
President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday was presented with the 2019 Israel Democracy Index by the president of the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) Yohanan Plesner. This is the 17th annual report, outlining the Israeli public’s perception of the state of Israel’s democracy, the faith it places in state institutions, and its views regarding the public sector. Top News
The World Union of Jewish Students
President Rivlin hosted on Thursday 2 January representatives of the World Union of Jewish Students, the umbrella organization for Jewish students in some 55 countries around the world so that Jewish students in the world are connected, represented, and empowered to create strong and dynamic national and regional unions. The representatives are in Israel for the WUJS Congress. Top News
President Rivlin: State of Israel is committed to religious freedom for all
Pres. Rivlin emphasizes commitment to Christian holy sites, says nearly all mines cleared from Land of Monasteries area. Rivlin held the traditional reception for the heads of the Christian denominations in Israel to celebrate the new year. Top News
Israel Government okays $57m investment in developing Druze, Circassian communities
The government approves a plan to invest more than NIS 200 million ($57.8 million) in the development of Druze and Circassian communities during the year 2020. Top News
PM Netanyahu's Christmas Greetings
"Merry Christmas to all our Christian friends in Israel and around the world. Top News
Tel Aviv Becomes the First City to Require all Shared Electric Scooters for Hire to be Equipped with License Plates and Helmets
The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has issued new regulations for shared electric scooter companies in order to keep pedestrians and riders safe. The new regulations include equipping electric scooters with helmets, installing license plates, recycling used batteries, lowering the speed of the scooters in certain areas, and preventing the usage of scooters in restricted areas. The regulations enforced by the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality are unprecedented and are meant to set an example for other munic... Top News
Jerusalem ranked world's fastest growing tourist destination
Business intelligence company Euromonitor International sees 38% growth in tourism to Jerusalem in 2019 – Globes newspaper reports today. Top News
A tree grows in Jerusalem
For the first time, the Armenian Quarter of the capital's Old City has a public Christmas tree, erected as part of efforts to bolster the group’s identity in the holy city – media line publish this weekend by Ynet news. Top News
President Rivlin celebrated Bar and Batmitzvahs with children who have suffered terrorist attacks
President Rivlin hosted a Bar and Batmitzvah event for children injured in terrorist attacks this evening, as he does every year, in a festive event at Beit HaNasi. This year, the event was compered by Esther Ada and Eurovision winner Neta Barzilai will perform. During the event, Ahiya Emanuel Fisher, brother of Adva Fisher ז"ל who was killed in a suicide attack in 2003, spoke on behalf of the children. The Chair of the Organization of Victims of Terror Abie Moses and Director General of ... Top News
Prince Charles to visit Israel
In first, UK's Prince of Wales will undertake program of engagements in Israel. In first official visit, Prince Charles due in Jerusalem for Auschwitz memorial. Future king’s trip next month will be only the second time a member of UK royal family makes official trip to Israel; Prince of Wales also set to visit Palestinian territories Top News
new ambassadors of Austria, Cambodia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Angola to Israel
President Rivlin received today, Wednesday 18 December, diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of Austria, Cambodia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Angola to the State of Israel as they take up their positions, in an official ceremony at Beit HaNasi. As each ambassador arrived, their national anthem was played by the Israel Police Band and they reviewed an IDF honor guard. After presenting their letters of credence and an audience with the president, the ambassadors signed the Beit HaNasi gues... Top News
Israel going to third election in one year
Almost no negotiations took place during the day, with last-ditch efforts to form a government abandoned earlier in the week, but MKs took the time to blame one another for the situation. Israel's political crisis reaches all time low as parliament dissolves itself and sends voters to polling stations for unprecedented third time in 12-month period. Top News
Delegation of ambassadors to the United Nations from around the world
President Rivlin today, Wednesday 11 December, welcomed a delegation of ambassadors to the UN from around the world. Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon, who is leading the delegation of 22 ambassadors, and leaders of the American Zionist Movement (AZM) and March of the Living also participated in the event. Top News
Israeli delegations to the International Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical and Informatics Olympiads
President Reuven Rivlin welcomed today, Tuesday 3 December representatives of the the Israeli delegations to the International Physics, Chemistry, Mathematical and Informatics Olympiads. Minister of Education Rabbi Rafi Peretz, Director General of the Ministry of Education Shmuel Abuav and writer Meir Shalev also participated in the event. Top News
PM Netanyahu Attends Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony for Twelve New Factories in Ashkelon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (Monday, 2 December 2019), in Ashkelon, participated in a cornerstone-laying ceremony for twelve new factories that will be opened in its industrial zone. Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen, Ashkelon Mayor Tomer Glam and the factory owners also participated. It is anticipated that approximately 1,000 jobs will be created in the city when the factories open. Top News
President Rivlin visited the IDF Technology and Logistic Directorate’s Shimson Base
“I came here today to thank you,” President Reuven Rivlin said to soldiers today, Sunday 1 December, on his visit to the IDF Technology and Logistic Directorate’s Shimson Base. During his visit, the president was briefed by Maj-Gen Itzik Tourjeman and visited the 650th Maintenance Unit, a tank and APC maintenance depot, talking with the veteran NCOs and soldiers who work there. Top News
President Rivlin visit the United Kingdom
President Rivlin was guest of honor at a special meeting in London of heads of impact funds which advance projects and initiatives in Israel and in the Middle East, in the spirit of the ‘Four Tribes’ speech Top News
PM Netanyahu Holds Security Tour of the Northern Sector with Senior IDF Commanders, on Mt. Avital
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, held today (Sunday, 24 November 2019), a security tour of the northern sector, on Mt. Avital, and was briefed by GOC Northern Command Maj.-Gen. Amir Baram and the commander of the IDF Bashan Division, Brig.-Gen. Amit Fisher. Defense Minister Naftali Bennett and IDF Deputy Chief-of-Staff Maj.-Gen. Eyal Zamir also attended the tour. Top News
President Rivlin visited the Israel Electric Corporation and the Rabin power station at Hadera
President Reuven Rivlin today, Monday 18 November, visited the Israel Electric Company’s Rabin power plant at Hadera. The president was escorted by IEC CEO Ofer Boch and Chairman of the Board of Directors Yiftah Ron-Tal. Top News
Today is the official memorial for Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, marking 24 years since his murder
President Reuven Rivlin Spoke today, Sunday 10 November, at the ‘Ner Yitzhak’ ceremony at Beit HaNasi in Jerusalem, which opens the official memorials for Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Yitzhak Rabin ז"ל, marking the 24th anniversary of his murder. Members of the Rabin family, deputy president of the Supreme Court Hanan Melcer, Yaakov Margi MK, schoolchildren and other guests also participated in the ceremony. Top News
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Met with US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Jared Kushner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met this afternoon (Monday, 28 October 2019), with US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin. Later Netanyahu, met at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, with US President Donald Trump’s Senior Adviser, Jared Kushner. Top News
PM Netanyahu Tours the Palmachim Air Force Base
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi and GOC Air Force Maj.-Gen. Alon Amikam Norkin, held today (Sunday, 27 October 2019), a security tour of the Palmachim Air Force base where they received security briefings on the UAV squadron and spoke with the commanders of the units at the base. The Prime Minister then toured an Air Force exhibit. Top News
Israel jumps 14 spots in World Bank’s annual ‘Doing Business’ report
Progress made in tax reforms, access to credit, ease of cross-border trade and corporate registrations, study says. Israel jumped from 49th to 35th place in an annual report released Thursday ranking countries by their ease of doing business. Top News
BENNY GANTZ RECEIVEd MANDATE FROM PRESIDENT RIVLIN
President Rivlin formally task Blue and White leader Benny Gantz with forming a new government Top News
"Bibi Team", Held its 50th Reunion and Celebrated the PM's 70th Birthday
Members of the "Bibi Team", which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commanded when he served in the IDF General Staff Reconnaissance Unit, this evening (Tuesday, 22 October 2019), held its 50th reunion and celebrated the Prime Minister's 70th birthday. Top News
Give Gantz a chance
It may seem that Israel is heading for to a third election in 12 months, but the leader of the Blue and White party has an ace up his sleeve – the chance of a minority government; it is perhaps an unusual solution, but it could be good for Israel Top News
Emissions free and ollution free: Israel unveils massive solar power plant
Ashalim power station, located in the Negev Desert near the city of Be'er Sheva, consists of 360photovoltaic solar panels - which operate without generating harmful substances - making it Israel's biggest photovoltaic-based power plant. Top News
PM Netanyahu Met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Hosting Pompeo amid concerns about policy in Syria, PM hails US-Israel alliance. Arriving from talks in Turkey with Erdogan, US secretary stresses ongoing ‘efforts to counter the Iranian regime’s malign influence’; spends a few minutes in PM’s sukkah Top News
PRESIDENT RIVLIN GETS INTO THE SUKKOT SPIRIT
President Rivlin today decorated his Sukkah and invited Israelis to come and visit during the Open Sukkah event in intermediate days of Sukkot, this year on the theme of ‘Finding Treasures in the President’s Sukkah’ Top News
President Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the memorial ceremony for the fallen of the 1973 Yom Kippur War
President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke today, Thursday 10 October at the memorial ceremony for the fallen of the Yom Kippur War, 46 years later, and placed a wreath in their memory. The ceremony was held at the Hall of Remembrance at Har Herzl cemetery and was attended by the families of the fallen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Speaker of the Knesset Yoel (Yuli) Edelstein and Commander of the IDF Northern Corps Maj. Gen. Yaakov Banjo. ... Top News
Eilat cleans up its coast in bid to save coral reef
Tons of waste are removed from 2-kilometer ecologically sensitive strip of sand as local official warns of damage caused by human presence at Israel's popular southernmost resort city Top News
President Rivlin met Cardinal Leonardo Sandri
President Reuven Rivlin met today His Eminence Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches, which is responsible for the affairs of the Eastern Catholic Churches. Top News
'Put aside divisions and build bridges of cooperation'
President Rivlin hosted some 500 people for traditional Selichot prayers. Top News
KOCHAVI: 'U.S. AND ISRAEL ENJOY STRONG MILITARY-TO-MILITARY RELATIONSHIP'
The IDF chief congratulated United States general Mark Milley on assuming his new position working with the Israeli military. Top News
Knesset to be sworn in amid coalition chaos
The 120-member plenum embarks on day of celebrations and ceremonies for second time in six months despite ongoing political uncertainty as Netanyahu struggles to put together a new government Top News
On eve of Jewish New Year, Israel's population tops 9 million
On cusp of Jewish year 5780, vast majority of Israelis say they are satisfied with their lives, the Central Bureau of Statistics finds, but more than one third say their financial situation could be better Top News
PM and DM Netanyahu Attends Jewish New Year Toast with the IDF General Staff Forum
President Rivlin sent greetings for the New Year to Israeli citizens and Jewish communities around the world Top News
President Rivlin held a festive reception at Beit HaNasi for the diplomatic corps in Israel in honor of the Jewish New Year
President Reuven Rivlin today, Wednesday 25 September, held a festive reception at Beit HaNasi for the diplomatic corps in Israel in honor of the Jewish New Year. Dean of the diplomatic corps Ambassador Hennadiy Nadolenko of Ukraine spoke at the event, attended by heads of missions, honorary consuls of countries without a resident ambassador in Israel and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 12-year-old Roi Mori, who has been diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum and has per... Top News
Netanyahu, Gantz to meet again Wednesday to push for unity government
After two-hour-long meeting between president, PM hopefuls, further discussions announced; Rivlin believes meeting was a significant step; 'a shared and equal government is possible' Top News
Rivlin to begin consultations Sunday on tasking next prime minister
President has vowed to do what he can to prevent third election in a row, but neither Gantz nor Netanyahu have a clear path to a majority Top News
Outgoing Trump peace envoy meets PM amid election deadlock, will meet Gantz
Greenblatt visits Jerusalem to discuss Mideast vision, but with Israel stuck in post-vote paralysis, PM’s transitional government lacks authority to take far-reaching decisions. Top News
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, President Rivlin hosted representatives of the Honey Board and beekeepers
As he does every year ahead of Rosh Hashana, President Reuven Rivlin today, Wednesday 18 September welcomed representatives of the Honey Production and Marketing Board and beekeepers from around the country to Beit HaNasi. During the meeting, CEO of the Honey Board Zeev Meidan gave the president a unique and new citrus honey produced in memory of his late wife Nechama. Top News
Netanyahu and right wing fall short of majority for coalition
Attention will now focus on President, Reuven Rivlin, who will choose the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a stable coalition, but if that doesn’t work, new elections would be triggered yet again Top News
PM Netanyahu Met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi
The prime minister makes a quick pre-election sortie to meet with the Russian president, and ends up with plenty of time for self-reflection Top News
Rivlin meets with reps of initiative for haredi employment
Initiative more important than ever, president says upon being shown findings of the strategic process and the progress made so far. Top News
Israel’s Government Approves Establishment of Mevo’ot Yericho
The government cabinet voted Sunday to approve the establishment of the Jewish community of Mevo’ot Yericho (Mevo’ot Jericho).The vote took place after Attorney-General Dr. Avichai Mandelblit removed his objections to the resolution. “We were like dreamers,” said the secretary of the settlement, quoting a chapter from the Book of Psalms. “It’s a historic moment.” Top News
Israel's election next week - will Netanyahu survive?
Israelis vote next week for the second time in less than six months in a election that could see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu win a record fifth term - or end his decade-long dominance of Israeli politics. Top News
Bolton's exit leaves Netanyahu without White House ally on Iran
Analysis: Trump's decision to cozy up to the Iranian regime worsened already tense relations with his national security adviser, but the president is desperate for a win on the international stage even if means going against his friend and confidant Benjamin Netanyahu. Top News
Israeli families commemorate loved ones lost on 9/11
Jerusalem ceremony at Living Memorial Monument attended by airline pilots, police, and US ambassador to Israel David Friedman Top News
PM Netanyahu Welcomes Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed to Jerusalem
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this afternoon (Sunday, 1 September 2019), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. The IDF orchestra played the two countries' national anthems; the two leaders reviewed an honor guard. Top News
2 million Israeli kids go back to school as academic year kicks off
The school year begins after teachers' union, which was threatening to strike on September 1 over pay dispute, agree the terms of sick days and pensions with the Finance Ministry at the last minute Top News
President Rivlin visited the IDF Judea and Samaria Division
President Reuven Rivlin visited the IDF Judea and Samaria Division this morning, Wednesday 28 August, to meet with forces operating in the area since the murder of Rina Shnerb ז"ל in a suicide bombing near the village of Dolev on Friday 23 August/ 22 Av. Rina’s father and brother were also wounded in the attack. Danny's Spring (Maayan Danny) is named after Danny Gonen , who was murdered there four years ago. Top News
Israel, South Korea complete free trade agreement talks
The customs duties exemptions in the draft agreement do not apply to Judea, Samaria, the Golan Heights, or East Jerusalem. Top News
Pence: U.S. supports Israel's right to defend itself
Writing on Twitter, vice president says he had 'great conversation' with Netanyahu, and that the 'United States fully supports Israel's right to defend itself from imminent threats... America will always stand with Israel'. Top News
President Rivlin met members of Beit HaGalgalim (the House of Wheels)
President Reuven Rivlin had a meeting and a hug at Beit HaNasi with campers and counselors from the ‘Hasamba’ group from the northern home of Beit HaGalgalim (the House of Wheels), which is holding its annual summer camp. Beit HaGalgalim works with children, young people and grownups with physical disabilities, holding a range of activities in the six homes it runs across the country. Top News
Tel Aviv Celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus
This coming September, Tel Aviv will celebrate 100 years of Bauhaus with the grand opening of the city's official White City Center Top News
MOROCCAN JEWRY IN ISRAEL SET TO COMMEMORATE 60 YEARS OF ALIYA
There are about one million Israeli Jews who are Moroccan or of Moroccan descent. Top News
Making History: Israel and South Korea Declare Conclusion to Joint Negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement
Israel and the Republic of (South) Korea, today (Wednesday, 21 August 2019), in the presence of South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee and Economy and Industry Minister Eli Cohen declared the conclusion of the joint negotiations on a free trade agreement. PM Netanyahu and Minister Cohen Meet with Republic of Korea Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee. Top News
Israeli Government Economic Delegation Visits Chad
An Israeli delegation visited Chad earlier this month to hold talks on cooperation between the two countries on a range of issues including water, energy, education and business, the Economy Ministry said in a statement Monday. Top News
IMMIGRATION TO ISRAEL UP BY NEARLY 30% THANKS TO RUSSIAN SPEAKERS
Many of the immigrant came due to facing financial problems, nationalism and crackdowns on civil liberties Top News
PM Netanyahu holds private meeting with Ukraine Pres. Zelensky
PM Netanyahu lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, meets with Ukraine Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky. In Kyiv, PM vows to advance pensions for Israelis with Ukrainian roots Top News
Trump says he will likely release Mideast peace plan after Israel elections
U.S. President added that some parts of the plan, which already kicked-off at the Bahrain summit with promises of a $50 billion investment plan in the Mideastern sphere, could be published before the September 17 elections – Reuters reports today (19/8/2019) Top News
Israel to bar US Congress members Omar, Tlaib from visiting
Democratic lawmakers will be turned back due to ‘suspected provocations and promotion of BDS,’ unconfirmed TV report says Top News
President Honored with New Grapes Named ‘Rivlin’ after his Late Wife
President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday visited the University Veterinary Hospital and the Ministry of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Organization at Beit Dagan, where he was presented with a new variety of grapes, named ‘Rivlin’ in memory of his late wife, Nechama. Top News
Why the shekel is now the world's strongest currency
This is only one opinion but we should read this. Harel Finances VP, Yair Mendelson, explains today in Globes Newspaper why the shekel has gained so strongly against the dollar, while most major currencies have weakened against the US currency. Top News
President Rivlin met COO of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg
Facebook chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg, on a visit to Israel, met today (12.8.2019) with President Reuven Rivlin and presents him with a copy of her book “Option B,” which deals with her coping with the sudden loss of her husband David Goldberg. Top News
President Rivlin received diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors to Israel
the new ambassadors of the United Kingdom, Ireland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Equatorial Guinea and Bulgaria to Israel Top News
President Rivlin visited border protection forces on the Israeli-Egypt border
President Reuven Rivlin today, Tuesday 6 August visited the border protection system on the border between Israel and Egypt near Nitzana. The forces include the Karakal, Arayot HaYarden, Bardelas and Leviot HaBiq’a battalions who are tasked with routine security activities in Judea and Samaria and along the Israeli borders with Egypt and Jordan, and include men and women serving in a variety of positions. The president was escorted on his visit by Head of IDF Personnel Directorate Maj Gen Moti... Top News
ISRAEL WELCOMES 10% INCREASE IN TOURISTS IN 2019
"Summer begins with a hike in tourist arrivals to Israel," said Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. Top News
Israeli Government Cabinet Approves NIS 500M Eilat Development Plan
Israel’s government this Sunday approved a half-billion shekel plan to develop the city of Eilat and the surrounding Hevel Eilot Regional Council district. First on the list was a vote to approve retention of the city’s VAT exemption – no sales tax in Eilat. Top News
PM Netanyahu Meets with US Presidential Senior Adviser Jared Kushner and US Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this evening (Wednesday, 31 July 2019), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, met with US Presidential senior adviser Jared Kushner and White House Special Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt. Top News
Israel is working to keep the Mediterranean Sea alive
Development in the Nile River Basin and expansion of the Suez Canal, along with overfishing and increased pollution and tourism, has led to significant decreases in marine biodiversity in the eastern Med; Israel has issued a 3rd research proposal to help shelter the surrounding ecosystems from prevalent human-induced threats according to ZAVIT – Science and Environment News Agency as reported this week (30.7.2019) on Ynet news. Top News
Israel invests in high-tech upgrades at West Bank crossings
Though human rights organizations object to the use of facial recognition technology on Palestinians crossing from the West Bank to Jerusalem, Palestinians are often pleased that the crossings have become more efficient - Associated Press reports today (30.7.2019) Top News
President Rivlin welcomed President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović of Croatia at her first state visit to Israel
Rivlin met Croatian Pres. Grabar-Kitarović, praises cooperation, friendship, and joint fefforts to free world of anti-Semitism. Top News
NEW GREEK FM VISIT ISRAEL 2 WEEKS AFTER TAKING OFFICE
President Rivlin held a working meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias Top News
Israel, US successfully test Arrow-3 missile defence system
Israel and the US successfully conducted tests of the advanced anti-ballistic missile system "Arrow-3," the Israeli Defence Ministry said on Sunday. Top News
Barak merges with Meretz in left-wing alliance
Ehud Barak has agreed to forego a high place on the united list, while Stav Shaffir has left Labor to be number two on the Democratic Camp's list. Top News
Netanyahu, Vietnamese Politburo Official Talk Tourism, Direct Flights
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Wednesday at his office in Jerusalem with senior Vietnamese Politburo member Pham Minh Chinh, where the two men discussed advancing bilateral ties between the two nations. Top News
President Rivlin visited the Israel Navy and toured the Tamar gas rig
President Rivlin visits Israeli Navy, during which he tours Gaza maritime border and Tamar gas rig. Top News
US, Israel sign energy cooperation agreement
Secretary Rick Perry visits Israel, tours Noble Energy Ashdod natural gas terminal, signs energy cooperation agreement with energy minister. Top News
Saudi blogger visiting Israel attacked by Palestinians at Temple Mount
Another video shared wildly also shows a child spitting on the Saudi blogger and others chanting for him to leave the city. Top News
'European Parliament must not give terrorists a platform'
Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister blasts appearance of PFLP terrorist at EU Parliament. Top News
President Rivlin met with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and was awarded the title of Honorary Citizen of Seoul on the last day of his visit
The title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Seoul was awarded to President Reuven Rivlin today, Thursday 18 July, by Mayor Park Wen-soon at Seoul’s City Hall. The was received by a guard of honor playing traditional Korean music, signed the guest book. He spoke to the mayor, who told him about his visit to Israel and about the "Smart City" project, which allows him to see what is happening in the city and to be updated in real time via the city’s camera system. President Rivlin an... Top News
President Rivlin took part in an event in support of Israel held by the Korean Protestant community
President Reuven Rivlin participated today, Wednesday 17 July , in an event in honor of Israel held by the Korean Protestant community in Seoul. The president was welcomed by a choir of children singing "Oseh Shalom B’Mromav / May He Who Makes Peace in the Highest” to the thunderous applause of thousands of members of the community. Top News
A series of agreements on academic cooperation were signed in the presence of President Rivlin during his visit to Korea, and President Rivlin toured ...
A series of agreements on academic cooperation was signed today, Wednesday 17 July / 14 Tammuz, between Israel academic institutions and their Korean counterparts in the presence of President Reuven (Ruvi) Rivlin. The agreements were signed at a conference attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Yoo Eun-hae and Chair of the Planning and Budgeting Committee of the Council for Higher Education Prof. Yaffa Zilbershats, who heads the Israeli academic delegation accompanying the p... Top News
Revolutionizing the food systems in Israel and U.S.
Experts in both countries are trying to make people more aware of what they eat, where it comes from, and how much of it we throw away; currently Israelis and Americans waste 30-40% of all food, and cutting down on this will also have a positive impact on the environment through reducing greenhouse gases – published by ZAVIT – Science and Environment News Agency and Ynet news. Top News
It is Hot everywhere and now RISING HEAT STRESS COULD COST ISRAEL 9,000 JOBS BY 2030
It is hot in Israel, in Paris, London and all over Europe, also in Africa and Asia. It's getting hot every day even in my house – hay on the mount (har Adar) near Jerusalem, and now It is Hot in The UN predicts 80 million jobs will be lost worldwide. Top News
President Rivlin received an honorary doctorate in law from Yonsei University in South Korea
President Rivlin’s official visit to the Republic of South Korea An honorary doctorate in law was awarded to President Reuven Rivlin today, Tuesday July 16 in a ceremony held at Yonsei University in Seoul. Top News
President Rivlin’s official visit to the Republic of South Korea
by Itzhak Rabihiya President Rivlin met with President Moon Jae-in of South Korea, and after their meeting, memoranda of understanding were signed between the two countries in the field of energy and education. Top News
Austria’s ex-leader Kurz visit Israel and slams Iran for breaching nuclear deal
Former and possibly future chancellor says Vienna will act with Europe ‘united and determinedly’ against Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Top News
NETANYAHU AND RIVLIN CELEBRATE EGYPT'S NATIONAL DAY
Egypt is celebrating it's 67th anniversary of its revolution Top News
MOSSAD CHIEF YOSSI COHEN: CYBER INTEL IS MAIN TOOL AGAINST TERRORISM
The Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency, was awarded the Cyber Defender Award during the opening plenary of the 9th annual Cyber Week conference, hosted at Tel Aviv University. Mossad Director Yosef “Yossi” Cohen accepted the award on behalf of the secret service organization with a discussion about the future of cybersecurity. Top News
LONG TERM PROGRAM TO ELIMINATE SOCIAL STIGMAS SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOLS
Rivlin congratulated those involved for taking responsibility for the future of Israel's children and helping them to acquire a mutual Israeli identity of equality in which they can all take pride. "You are the creative lab of our future". The President hosts end-of-year event for 'Israeli Hope Standard,' which promotes 'partnership' education between members of different sectors. Top News
A year of their lives; studying and volunteering teens postpone military service
On top of military service, many Israeli teens do a year of volunteering or preparatory studies which they experience as a valuable transition from adolescence to adulthood. Top News
Mossad involved in Israel’s anti-BDS efforts
The datebooks of Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan for 2018 reveal that he cooperated with the Mossad, Israel’s main foreign intelligence body, in the fight against the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement (BDS), as was reported in the Haaretz daily. Top News
Two Seaside Cities Ban Plastic Disposables on Beaches
In a move to control pollution, two Israeli cities have banned single-use plastics from beaches. Top News
MOSSAD FOILED 50 ISIS TERROR ATTACKS IN 20 COUNTRIES, INCLUDING TURKEY
Turkey enjoyed Israeli-provided information that enabled its security services to prevent 12 attacks by Iran and Isis. Top News
President Rivlin: You are guarding the borders of the State of Israel
President Rivlin visits training base of the Border Police. "Thank you for allowing everyone's personal security." Top News
PM Netanyahu Visits F-35 Squadron and Holds Security Discussion
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited today (Tuesday, 9 July 2019), at the Nevatim Air Force base, the F-35 squadron and held a security discussion with IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, GOC Air Force Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin and forum of air force commanders. Top News
PM Netanyahu: Europe must keep promise to leave Iran nuclear deal
European leaders must exit the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and renew international sanctions on Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, comparing the regime's activities to the Nazi occupation of the Rhineland. Top News
STATE DEPARTMENT REPORT: CONCERNS OVER RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN ISRAEL
The US State Department’s newly released International Religious Freedom Report for 2018, which addressed “both Israel’s strengths and its areas of concern,” was the subject of a debate on Monday hosted by the US Embassy in coordination with the Israel Democracy Institute – the Jerusalem post reports. Top News
Thousands OF PARENTS PROTEST AFTER DAYCARE OWNER ARRESTED FOR ABUSE
Mass demonstrations follow the arrest and indictment of Carmel Mauda, who is facing 18 counts of abusing 11 toddlers at her daycare in Rosh Ha'ayin. Top News
ALL THIRTEEN TEL AVIV BEACHES AWARDED THE BLUE FLAG
The world-renowned eco-label is operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. Top News
Budget deficit near 4% of GDP in June, in January-June a deficit of NIS 21.9 billion was measured
Government spending was 10.4% higher than in the corresponding period last year, compared with a planned increase of 5.1%. Top News
Religious women in Mideast try to be the heat, modestly
Female members of the Muslim and Jewish faith share the effort to stay cool while covering up according to tradition, for some, air-conditioning and cold showers help, and for others, the spirituality keeps them cool. Top News
Family and friends marked thirty days since Nehama Rivlin passed away
President Rivlin and his family visit the grave of the late First Lady Nechama Rivlin to mark 30 days since her death. Top News
Peretz elected leader of Labor party, skips victory celebration
Israeli Labor Party members on Tuesday elected veteran lawmaker Amir Peretz as their new leader as the political faction looks to revitalize itself ahead of the September national election. Top News
Israel and Poland must overcome the crises and look ahead, not at the past - Says Dr. Andre Gasiorowski
Dr. Andre Gasiorowski took part in the first round table workshop on improving relations between Poland and Israel on Monday, July 1 Top News
FOR FIRST TIME, U.S. EMBASSY JULY 4TH EVENT TO BE HELD IN JERUSALEM
Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Reuven Rivlin joined hundreds of other guests Tuesday night at an event held at the Jerusalem International Convention Center, hosted by U.S. Ambassador David Friedman and his wife Tammy marking America’s 243rd Independence Day. Top News
KINDERGARTEN SPONSORED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN OPENS IN JERUSALEM by the Mayor Lion
"The new MadaKids kindergartens will nurture the young children and inspire them to become the engineers and entrepreneurs of the future," said Mayor of Jerusalem Moshe Leon. Top News
Hundreds turn out for funeral of Ethiopian Israeli teen shot by off-duty cop
'Give me my boy back,' says father of 19-year-old Solomon Tekah as he is laid to rest in Haifa; family friend: We didn't pay such a dear price to get to this beloved country so that our children could die at an early age... murdered in front of their brothers Top News
Pres. Rivlin presented certificates of excellence to outstanding IDF reserve units - 'You are a model for Israeli society as a whole'
President Rivlin presents certificates of excellence to this year's IDF’s outstanding reserve units. Top News
MASSIVE SWARM OF JELLYFISH HEADING FOR ISRAELI COASTS
According to a report from Walla, the swarm is moving swiftly north and may consist of tens of millions of jellyfish. Top News
PM Netanyahu Met with US Sen. Lindsey Graham, US Sen. Chris Van Hollen and with UK Home Secretary Sajid Javid
Few diplomatic meetings took place yesterday: Top News
Paris inaugurates square honoring Jerusalem, drawing protests
Jerusalem Mayor Lion Inaugurates Jerusalem Square in Paris. Mayor of Israel’s capital applauds move, as far-left Parisian city council members demand it be annulled Top News
President Rivlin spoke at the Yisrael Hayom Conference on Israel-US relations
President Reuven Rivlin spoke last night, at the Yisrael Hayom Conference on Israel-US relations which was held in Jerusalem. The president met US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, guest of honor former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and President Trump’s Representative for International Negotiations Jason Greenblatt and greeted them warmly. Top News
HAMAS AND ISRAEL SIGN NEW TRUCE AGREEMENT – REPORT
According to Palestinian media, Israel will expand the fishing zone in Gaza in return for a ceasefire. Top News
PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin Attend IAF Pilots’ Course Graduation Ceremony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, today (27.6.2019) addressed the Air Force pilots’ course graduation ceremony at Hatzerim Air Force Base. President Rivlin awarded Lt A, the outstanding graduate and top fighter pilot of Pilots’ Course 178, with his flight wings Top News
NETANYAHU TO NIKKI HALEY: YOU ARE A GREAT CHAMPION OF U.S.-ISRAELI TIES
Netanyahu spoke with her and her husband Michael Haley in his Jerusalem home. Netanyahu and his wife hosted the couple for lunch Top News
Ehud Barak announces return to politics, establishment of new party
Barak declares return in order to end Netanyahu's reign in light of suspected corruption charges against PM, talk of canceling the September elections; 'the future of the Zionist movement is on the line here,' says Barak, 'Netanyahu, your time as a political leader is over'. Top News
Cyber Week Conference In Tel Aviv : Iran is a main cyber threat in the Middle East
"Iran and its proxies continue to pose a main cyber threat in the Middle East," said Yigal Unna, Director General of the Israel National Cyber Directorate, today at the Cyber Week conference held at the University of Tel Aviv. Top News
Chilean President Sebastian Piñera visit Israel and met PM Netanyahu and President Rivlin
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today (Wednesday, 26 June 2019), at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, with Chilean President Sebastian Piñera. Also attending the meeting were Transportation Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman, Science Ministry Director General Ran Bar and additional senior officials. Attending for the Chilean side were Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation Minister Andres Couve, Foreign Ministry director general Patricio Torres... Top News
Marking 40 years of peace with Egypt, Rivlin urges pact with Palestinians
President Rivlin told Cairo’s ambassador he wants to meet his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi Top News
President of Chile Visits Israel and the Western Wall
Sebastian Piñera, President of Chile, visited the Western Wall today (Tuesday, 24 June 2019) with his wife and a large delegation as part of his visit to the State of Israel. Top News
Netanyahu Tours “Our IDF” Exhibit in Jerusalem
Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning (Tuesday, 25 June 2019), dedicated the “Our IDF” exhibit in Jerusalem pursuant to the Cabinet decision to move the exhibit to Jerusalem. Top News
In trilateral Jerusalem summit, Russia sides with Iran, against Israel and US
PM Netanyahu Leads Trilateral Summit Meeting of US, Russian and Israeli National Security Advisers. Senior Russian official stands by Tehran’s claim that US drone was shot down in Iranian airspace, defends rights of foreign troops to remain in Syria despite Israeli opposition Top News
PUTIN ADVISER: ISRAEL’S SECURITY IMPORTANT, RUSSIAN ‘COUNTRYMEN' ARE HERE
Patrushev said that he is in the country at the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. PM Netanyahu Met with Russian National Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev. Top News
Israel, US to set up joint R&D center for oil and gas tech, minister says
The Israel Innovation Authority Holds Second Conference on Digitization and Automation in the Gas and Oil Industries. ‘Israeli innovation in oil and gas technology is just beginning,’ Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says at conference, also urging more exploration for gas fields in Israeli waters Top News
In Israel, Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US ‘prudence’ for ‘weakness’
After Trump calls off retaliatory strike, his national security adviser says Tehran has not been granted a ‘hunting license in Middle East’ Top News
Chief of the Japan Self Defense Forces visits Israel
General Kōji Yamazaki makes history as first Chief of Japan's Self Defense Forces to visit Israel since the countries established relations. Top News
Israelis need to talk about the religious-secular rift
Opinion: One of the most difficult problems with discourse in Israel over issues of religion and state is that it is a mendacious one on all sides – we all know that the row over the Haredi draft is not about how many soldiers the IDF can recruit from the ultra-Orthodox sector – writes Shlomo Puterkovsky in Ynet news this weekend (22.6.2019). Top News
Israeli President Rivlin: BDS Does Not Seek Peace, We Must Use All Tools to Defeat It
President Rivlin spoke at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism and the BDS Campaign Top News
Netanyahu to Genesis Award winner: You stood up for the truth
Patriots owner Kraft pledges $20 million to battle anti-Semitism, BDS Top News
Israel Aerospace to set up Tel Aviv innovation center
IAI is founding the center in cooperation with the Starburst international aerospace startup accelerator. Top News
President Rivlin met with the winners of Moona’s A Space for Change competition
President Reuven Rivlin met today, (Tuesday 18 June), with the winners of Moona’s 2019 A Space for Change competition. Moona is a regional initiative which gives practical experience in advanced technology and promotes social and economic advancement in northern Israel through cooperation between people of different cultural backgrounds. The end of the annual learning process is marked by an annual competition between participants from all over the country - Jewish, Arab, Druze and Bedouin stu... Top News
Netanyahu, Rivlin urge ‘unity’ at memorial service for Altalena victims
President: ‘We must not allow divisive discourse to wreck every green pasture. No one knows this better than the prime minister’ Top News
NETANYAHU: WORLD MUST SANCTION IRAN IF IT ENRICHES MORE URANIUM THAN ALLOWED
“Israel is standing on the same front with the United States, moderate Arab states, and with other countries in its opposition to Iranian aggression,” Netanyhau said. Top News
Israel expected to attend U.S.-led Bahrain conference
Foreign Minister Katz says Israelis will participate in the June 25-26 workshop 'if all coordination are made,' while sources claim that Israel is expected to send a business delegation only; Palestinians vowed to boycott the conference, alleging pro-Israeli bias. Top News
Netanyahu inaugurates new Golan community honoring Trump
At Festive Cabinet Meeting on the Golan Heights, Government Approves Establishment of New Golan Heights Community to be Named "Trump Heights" (Ramat Trump) after US President Donald Trump. PM said US president who recognized Israel’s control over strategic plateau is a ‘very great friend’ Top News
President Rivlin meets delegation of European Muslim leaders in Jerusalem
President and group of imams and activists from France and Belgium discuss anti-Semitism, value of interfaith dialogue Top News
Sara Netanyahu pleads guilty as part of corruption case plea deal
PM's wife admits to deliberately exploiting mistake of others in ordering catering to official residence; will pay back one third of NIS 175,000 bill she ran up despite having own chef on site. Top News
Israel Air Force set to welcome first Druze pilot in its history
Cadet - named only as G. for security reasons - is first to fly helicopters on active IAF duty; three other Druze airmen already serve as navigators Top News
HALF OF ISRAELIS IN FAVOR OF REMOVING THE BLOCKADE ON GAZA: STUDY
Academic Institute for Structural Reforms found blockade increase radicalization against Israel more than military operations. Top News
Ahead of elections, Rivlin ‘very afraid’ of polarizing political discourse
President urges teachers at annual awards ceremony to instruct pupils on ‘how to join, not how to separate’ Top News

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