Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Temple Mount Holds Growing Appeal for Israelis

Almost 4,000 Jews visited Temple Mount over the recent Sukkot holiday, marking a 42% increase from last year. This was the latest indication that the holy site, once shunned by all but a fringe minority, is becoming a growing attraction.…

Drone

Israeli Military Drone Crashes in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone on an apparent surveillance mission crashed in southern Lebanon Wednesday morning. The Israel Defense Forces said that the aircraft was carrying out routine security operations when it went down. The army said that there was no risk…

Iran Judo wrestler

Iran Punished for Judo Boycott on Israel

The International Judo Federation confirmed Tuesday its decision to bar Iran from international contests for boycotting Israel. Iran’s conduct is a “gross violation” of the organization’s principles, the Federation said in a statement. The ruling follows revelations that Iran’s Saeid…

Is Netanyahu Era As Israel’s Prime Minister Ending?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failure to form a new government complicates his political and legal situation. After 10 consecutive years in power, the seemingly invincible Netanyahu may be more vulnerable than ever. Netanyahu is now in a position of weakness…

Israeli Knesset

PM Netanyahu Fails to Form New Government

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed Israelis Monday evening that he has failed to form a new government. The dramatic announcement means that for the first time in a decade, another Israeli politician will get a chance to forge a coalition.…

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Settler Violence Against IDF Soldiers Stirs Uproar

A group of some 30 West Bank settlers hurled stones at Israel Defense Forces troops early Sunday and slashed the tires of a military jeep. One soldier was treated at the scene for minor wounds. The army said that the…