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Hanukkah celebrated in Jerusalem

Hanukkah celebrations in Jerusalem take place over eight days. On the fourth and fifth days ultra-Orthadox jews light candles outside their homes.

23/12/2022

Sport

Judo Jerusalem Masters: Christmas comes early for many Judoka

It was the final day of the World Judo Masters, here in Jerusalem and it did not disappoint, as it continued the incredible momentum of the previous 2! Hundreds of excited Judo fans packed the Pais Arena to cheer on their heroes!

22/12/2022

Israel

Netanyahu set to form government in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed Israel's president he is ready to form a government in what would be the country's most right wing coalition to date.

22/12/2022

Sport

Jerusalem World Masters reveals new champions and exploits

It’s Day 2 of the World Judo Masters in the historic city of Jerusalem! Once again, the Païs Arena stadium was filled with passionate Judo fans who were eagerly anticipating another thrilling day of competition.

21/12/2022

Sport

Israel goes for gold during day one of World Judo Masters

Israel goes for gold during day one of World Judo Masters

20/12/2022

Israel

France condemns expulsion of Palestinian rights lawyer from Israel

Salah Hammouri was born in Jerusalem but holds French citizenship, and arrived in Paris on a flight from Israel on Sunday.

18/12/2022

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Watch: Flying robots are picking fruit in Israel

The robots fly around and pick fruit straight off the trees, depositing them in a bin. An Israeli start-up is replacing farmhands with flying robots who do the picking themselves.

06/12/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera takes killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh to the ICC

Any person or group can file a complaint to the ICC prosecutor for investigation, but the Hague-based court is not obliged to take them on. Israel said it would not cooperate with any external probe into Abu Akleh's death.

06/12/2022

Israel

Al Jazeera asks court to investigate killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

The news outlet has accused Israel of specifically targeting its journalists.

06/12/2022

Israel

At least one dead, 14 wounded in explosions at Jerusalem bus stops

Police said the two explosions were suspected attacks by Palestinians following an uptick in violence in recent weeks.

23/11/2022

Israel

Israel: Outgoing PM calls for national unity after Netanyahu's victory

Outgoing premier Yair Lapid warned of the deep divisions plaguing the country after Israel's fifth election since 2019.

06/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu set to return to power in Israel as results confirm win

Netanyahu's win should break the long stalemate in Israeli politics, but a likely coalition with the far-right promises to further polarise a deeply divided nation.

03/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu and far-right tipped to win Israel election — early results

With 86% of the votes counted, the ex-prime minister and allies on the far-right look on course to win a parliamentary majority, though the outcome is still uncertain.

01/11/2022

Israel

Netanyahu seeks far-right support as Israel goes to the polls again

Far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir has promised that a vote for his party would bring about a “fully right-wing government” with Netanyahu as prime minister.

01/11/2022

Tech News

AI-powered guns being deployed by the Israeli army in the West bank

The artificial intelligence-powered guns can track targets to enhance accuracy when firing tear gas, stun grenades and sponge-tipped bullets.

17/10/2022

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Worshippers pray by Western Wall during Sukkot

Thousands of Jewish worshippers attended the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The traditional blessing, usually attended by tens of thousands of worshippers, is held three times a year on the holidays of Sukkot, Shavuot and Passover.

12/10/2022

Israel

Israel and Lebanon reach 'historic' US-brokered maritime border deal

The agreement would mark a major breakthrough in relations between the countries which have been formally at war since 1948 — but obstacles remain.

11/10/2022

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Ultra-Orthodox men protest Israeli military service

Hundreds of ultra-Orthodox men protested in Jerusalem on Thursday against the obligation to register for Israeli military service.

29/09/2022

Culture news

It's Jewish New Year: but what is Rosh Hashanah?

Seem a few months too early? Learn about how the Hebrew calendar celebrates its new year in September.

25/09/2022

Israel

Israeli army admits 'high possibility’ that soldier killed journalist

An Israeli investigation into the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist concluded that she was not deliberately targeted and shot accidentally.

05/09/2022

Culture news

Eurovision legend Svika Pick dies at 72

Svika Pick, a pillar of Israel's music industry who penned several tunes for the Eurovision Song Contest and was known as "the Maestro" in Israeli pop circles, has died.

15/08/2022

Israel

Eight injured as gunman opens fire near holy site in Jerusalem

Two people, including a pregnant woman, are in a critical condition.

14/08/2022

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Israeli artist Sigalit Landau mades Dead Sea sculptures

Israeli artist Sigalit Landau wades into the warm, briny waters of the Dead Sea to inspect her latest creations

11/08/2022

Israel

Israel-Gaza ceasefire holds after days of deadly violence

Israel and Islamic Jihad have reportedly held to an Egypt-brokered truce following days of violence which killed some 44 Palestinians, including children.

07/08/2022

Israel

US and Israel vow never to let Iran get nuclear weapons

The US president met the Israeli prime minister but neither can agree how to proceed.

14/07/2022

Israel

Biden praises 'bone deep' bond on first presidential visit to Israel

The US president wlll meet with Palestinian officials on Friday, and continue to Saudi Arabia on his first Middle East tour since taking office.

13/07/2022