Terror attack in Samaria: 1 Israeli dead, 2 wounded
March 17, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Gaza spiralling into havoc following anti-Hamas protests
March 17, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Thousands of Gazans have taken to streets in recent days to protest Hamas’ oppressive rule, the dire economic conditions and the rise in taxes. Read more
Police recommend indicting MK David Bitan for corruption
March 8, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The police have announced that it has gathered enough evidence to indict former Coalition chairman Member of Knesset (MK) David Bitan for bribery. Read more
IAF Pounds Hamas targets in response to rocket attacks
March 7, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel Air Force (IAF) fighters on Wednesday night struck several military targets in a Hamas compound in the Gaza Strip in response to balloons carrying explosive devices and a rocket launched by Gazan terrorists at Israel. Read more
Israel and UK sign trade agreement ahead of Brexit
February 20, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israeli Minister of Economy and Industry Eli Cohen and UK’s Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade Liam Fox have signed a trade agreement between Israel and Britain. Read more
President kicks off countdown for first Israeli mission to the moon
February 18, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
President Reuven Rivlin on Sunday kicked-off the countdown for the launch of Beresheit (Genesis), the first Israeli spacecraft to be sent to the moon, which will blast off on Tuesday. Read more
PA rejects Israel’s decision to cut transfer of taxes as ‘piracy,’ threatens ‘serious repercussions at all levels’
February 18, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Palestinian Authority (PA) rejected Israel’s decision to withhold tax transfers from Israel to the PA to offset salaries paid by Ramallah to terrorists or their families, saying it was “considered piracy of the Palestinian people’s money.” Read more
And the most common last name in Israel is…..
February 6, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) celebrated Family Day by publishing the numbers on the most common family names in Israel. Read more
Report shows 1,119 rockets and mortar shells hit Israel in 2018
February 6, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Palestinian terrorism throughout 2018 showed two main trends: the increase of violence from the Gaza Strip after about three and a half years of relative quiet, and the increased number of Arab terror attacks in Judea and Samaria, according to a comprehensive survey on the subject. Read more
Expert: Israel’s penalising of PA for it ‘Pay to Slay’ policy will have limited effect
February 5, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
New Israeli legislation that withholds tax transfers from Israel to the Palestinian Authority (PA) to offset salaries paid by Ramallah to terrorists or their families will take effect in the coming days. Read more
Israeli envoy on anti-Israel protest: ‘The dogs bark and our melody continues’
February 5, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Anti-Israel protesters on Sunday attempted to disturb a performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra at the prestigious Carnegie Hall in New York. Read more
Can Gantz unseat Netanyahu?
February 4, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Political parties in Israel have recently kicked off their campaigns ahead of the April 2019 elections, a time in which public tension is rising rapidly and which appears to be becoming increasingly contentious. Read more
Israeli research finds cannabis can ease symptoms of autism
February 1, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
A new joint study conducted by the Ben-Gurion University and Soroka University Medical Centre in Beersheva found that cannabis administered as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders appears to be well-tolerated, and can serve as a safe and effective option to relieve symptoms including seizures, tics, depression, restlessness and rage attacks for patients under the age of 18. Read more
Israel sends aid to Brazil after dam collapse disaster
January 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The IDF has dispatched an IDF humanitarian aid delegation to Brazil following the dam collapse at Brumadinho in Brazil, in which hundreds of people are reported missing. Read more
Holocaust documenters in race against time, before memories fade
January 28, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial is engaged in a feverish race against time, a race in which they know that every day counts – a race to document the names and lives of as many Holocaust victims as possible before their memories die away with the Holocaust survivors who were carrying them. Read more
Analysis: Israel sent a strong message of deterrence to Iran
January 22, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Russian military announced on Monday that the Syrian air defences destroyed over 30 Israeli cruise missiles and guided bombs while repelling the Israeli strike against Iranian targets inside the country. Read more
Knesset celebrates 70 years
January 22, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday celebrated its 70th birthday, marked every year on the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat, the date on which the first Knesset convened for the first time (February 14, 1949). Read more
Israel bombs multiple Iranian targets in Syria after rocket fired at Israel
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Israel Air Force (IAF) carried out an extensive attack on Iranian targets inside Syria in response to a rocket fired by the Iranians at Israel’s Hermon skiing resort earlier in the day. Read more
Israel ousting UNRWA schools from Jerusalem
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has decided to step up its battle against UNRWA’s presence in Jerusalem and will now move to shut down its schools in the capital. Read more
Israel and Chad announce resumption of diplomatic relations
January 21, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Chad’s President Idriss Deby have announced the resumption of diplomatic relations between Israel and Chad, 47 years after they were broken off. Read more
Bribery, illicit relations at centre of justice system corruption case
January 18, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Netanyahu: Iran’s failed satellite launch is a missile test in disguise
January 16, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Iran was lying to the world and disguising its ballistic missile development project as a failed satellite program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged. Read more
Netanyahu confirms: Israel bombed Iranian targets in Syria
January 13, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday confirmed reports that Israel has been striking Iranian targets inside Syria. Read more
Tunnel number 5
January 13, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
IDF forces operating on Israel’s border with Lebanon on Saturday exposed a Hezbollah cross-border tunnel running into Israeli territory, the IDF revealed on Sunday. Read more
Yeshiva youths freed
January 13, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The Rishon Lezion Magistrates Court ordered the release of four of the five Israeli youth who have been rounded up by security forces in recent weeks in connection with the suspected killing of an Arab woman in October. Read more
43 IDF soldiers died in service in 2018
January 11, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The year 2018 saw a significant drop in the rate of IDF soldiers who took their own lives while in uniform, while a total of 43 IDF soldiers lost their lives over the past year. Read more
Former Israeli minister who spied for Iran sentenced to 11 years in prison
January 10, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Former Israeli Minister Gonen Segev, who was charged with spying for Iran, signed a plea bargain with the State Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday, in which he pleaded guilty to most of the charges and was sentenced to 11 years in prison. Read more
First deaf woman to run for Knesset
January 9, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Shirley Pinto made history Tuesday when she announced she was running in the upcoming elections to the Knesset, the first deaf woman in Israel’s history to do so. Read more
World’s largest annual Holocaust remembrance event launched
January 8, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The World Jewish Congress (WJC) has launched its third annual #WeRemember campaign for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the world’s largest digital Holocaust remembrance event. Read more
Former Minister of Defence Moshe Arens Dies at 93
January 8, 2019 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
Moshe Arens, revered as one of Israel’s most prominent politicians, passed away at his home in Savyon on Monday morning, a few days after his 93rd birthday. Read more
