Eden Alene, who was meant to compete in the 2020 Eurovision that was cancelled to the coronavirus, will represent Israel in this year's contest, planned for May 18 in the Netherlands
The court ruling follows petitions filed with the backing of the Israel Bar Association by civil rights organizations, alleging improper ethnic profiling
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'Indiscriminate universal distribution – like a grant for every child regardless of income – isn’t efficient,' officials say
Israel claims the trees were planted on government-owned West Bank land, but the Palestinians appealed an eviction order prior to the removal of the trees, claiming that they own the land
'We do not allow content that asks for people's medical information,' said a Facebook spokeswoman, following a post seeking phone numbers to call and convince people to get COVID-19 vaccinations
'The Labor Party is leaving the corrupt Netanyahu-Gantz government,' Merav Michaeli says a day after her election as chairwoman, telling Peretz and Shmuli they 'must resign immediately'
Israel will need to close skies for weeks, not days, Health Ministry official says ■ Over 1 million receive second vaccine dose ■ West Bank, Gaza have fewer than 5,000 active cases each
Master plan envisions a new hospital in Haredi town of Beit Shemesh, hundreds more beds in western Jerusalem – and leaves 30 percent of Jerusalem's residents dependent on overcrowded facilities
Petitioners demand state investigation into Netanyahu’s participation in ‘the most serious defense corruption affair in the history of the country’
A new report details how Russian-linked websites, often featuring ‘Echo’ in their title, are amplifying anti-American, anti-Turkish messages on the likes of Facebook and Twitter via ostensibly legitimate news coverage
The last heir of the disgraced House of Savoy, whose family had until now refused to apologize, attempts to atone for his ancestor's role in Mussolini's racial policies
Extradition of Leifer, who is accused of 74 counts of rape and sexual abuse in Australia, brings a years long legal battle to a close
U.S. Treasury issued at lightning speed a temporary license suspending sanctions over shady deals in Congo to Dan Gertler, who is represented by Trump ally Alan Dershowitz and former FBI director Louis Freeh
Doctors believe the rise in cases among children and pregnant women may be linked to new mutations, but lack of data means the picture is still cloudy
There are enough fanatics in Israel looking for an excuse to impose eternal limitations because of the pandemic panic, something Netanyahu could use to his advantage
Plan includes direct payments to citizens, despite attorney general's assertion that any such move during an election campaign must have his approval
The recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has left many Armenians in Israel angered by their adopted homeland’s reported role in helping arm Baku and its ongoing refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as a holocaust
The anti-Netanyahu bloc maintains a 65-seat majority, but the prime minister's Likud party is still far ahead of challengers Yesh Atid and New Hope
As the pandemic forces Israel to close its airspace, the prime minister still refuses to pay the price needed to make Haredim toe the Coronavirus line.
Bus set on fire, driver pepper sprayed in Bnei Brak ■ Thirteen police officers injured in protests in Ashdod ■ Objects thrown at police in Jerusalem
It started with an accident that killed three soldiers, continued with a hate crime and ended with an incursion into Syrian territory. Haaretz investigation reveals the cover-up surrounding this elite team in the Israeli army
The incredible behind-the-scenes story of how Iran’s Soleimani eliminated Hezbollah’s top commander – who dared to say no
Although an escalation doesn't suit anybody, Iran and its proxies remain primed, while Israel is maintaining contact with the Pentagon over any unbidden moves
The Israeli airstrikes in eastern Syria were carried out with intelligence provided by the United States, an American official says
Although Israel's defense establishment prepared for a variety of scenarios, Iran is yet to follow through with threats of vengeance. With the Biden administration incoming, it may hold off altogether
As early as 2009, an inquiry was held into possible corruption in Israel's bid to buy submarines from Germany. The secret probe, triggered by an anonymous whistle-blower, took testimony from high-ranking officials about signs of bribery – but the powers-that-be covered it up
As he publishes a dramatic memoir covering nearly 40 years of service to the U.S., former CIA chief John Brennan talks about Netanyahu, Biden – and voting Communist
Coordination includes protocols for detecting missile launches toward Israel and U.S. targets in the region ■ Israel estimates that Iran’s response to nuke chief's assassination may come before month’s end
There are two possible explanations to the timing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh’s killing. Both are tied to Biden’s inauguration on January 20, and both are extremely high-risk
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants Muslim Pakistan to 'normalize normalization,' the army wants open relations with Israel, the grassroots are shouting betrayal and Imran Khan could be the collateral damage
Michèle Flournoy has spoken out on everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Iran and Syria during her decades in Washington
Long delayed and over budget, Israel's PM is about to receive a VIP-configured Boeing 767 to fly him around the world. The plane had been grounded out of fear of criticism due to an economic crisis and a global pandemic, but has since resumed test flights ■ Take an interactive tour
A drop in demand for commercial aviation goods and services has affected Elbit, which in recent years was outperforming the Nasdaq
Israel had pressured the U.S. to block the sale of the advanced fighter planes in the past, but Israeli sources fear that Netanyahu and his confidants may have made a secret agreement without consulting defense officials
The Prime Minister's Office suspends conversion of the Boeing 767 amid a surge in coronavirus infections and overall cuts in air travel, blogger Uri Misgav writes
Then and now: See COVID-19's impact on air traffic to and from Israel
German carrier and its Swiss and Austrian subsidiaries cancel flights for three weeks from Sunday over coronavirus
Company clinches agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robots to explore development of technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous aircraft
After suspects interrogated all night with only brief breaks, district court judge says 'abusive manner of interrogation' is unacceptable
In a decade of booming tourism, EU aviation pact was the pivotal event in cutting airfares, boosting competition
El Al was among the first to buy the gigantic jumbo with its iconic hump, and went on to break the record for most people on a flight, bringing 1,088 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. This is the story of El Al 001, the flight that made the Jewish world smaller
Elbit’s Seagull hunts down submarines and mines with nary a sailor on board
Amos 17 due to be put into orbit this weekend after a series of major setbacks
Tech originally designed to detect bombs can spot oil and water leaks, cracks and rust
Hundreds will eventually be put into orbit to bring internet to remote parts of the world
The cannons are expected to improve the effectiveness of the army’s artillery, requiring fewer soldiers to operate them and cutting maintenance costs
The IDF acknowledges it was slow to grasp the effect of the aerial threat on the sense of security in border communities; Laser-based weapon in development by defense establishment not yet operational
The Genesis spacecraft restarted on its own, cancelling a maneuver that would have advanced its course toward the moon
The government wants its communications satellites made in Israel - but making that happen is a long, expensive battle
Army releases sound recordings of the incident
The electronics company did not name the country it has signed the deal with, but said the contract will be carried out over the next six years
President Arif Alvi says Pakistan support Palestinians because they have faced 'unprecedented atrocities' like Kashmir
Airline to offer round-trip service via its Reykjavik hub to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Boston and Montreal
Putin is an expert dancer in the delicate balance of feeding anti-Semitic conspiracy theories to his public while maintaining personal relations with Israel. The public contradictions serve him - and are central to his Syria strategy
London-based Al-Khaleej Online cites diplomatic sources saying Israel agreed to sale after pressure from Washington. Saudi officials have not confirmed the report
Defying chief of staff, Israeli general makes unprecedented call for independent inquiry
First among China's wants likely is Iran's energy supply, as other U.S. allies cut off their purchases by a November deadline. Nearly a quarter of all of Iran's oil exports went to China in 2017
Just like the failures in implementing mask use and the high death rate in nursing homes, it seems that sometimes, the epidemiological opinions of Health Ministry professionals simply fail the test of reality
Iddo Markus couldn't stop painting Donald Trump. Now he deals with people reacting with anger and disgust to his work
The political paralysis comes as the COVID-19 crisis weakens an already battered economy, as both foreign lenders and Tunisia's powerful union urge fast reforms
This week at the Tel Aviv airport: An Israeli lawyer who didn't let a bone-shattering accident stand in the way of her lofty dreams
Cargo flights diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus, but all air traffic has resumed
Years-long dispute over rights to massive African iron ore deposits have been replete with charges and counter-charges of bribery.
