Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had emergency surgery to fit a pacemaker, after being taken to hospital on Saturday night. Doctors at Sheba Medical Centre said the procedure went well and he is not in a life-threatening condition. Mr…
Netanyahu hospitalized with suspected dehydration amid Israeli heat wave
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to hospital suffering from suspected dehydration Saturday, his office said, as fierce heat grips the country. Netanyahu’s initial tests “came out normal” and he appears to be in “good condition,” his office said…
Israel: Police and anti-judicial reform protesters clash as bill advances
Israeli police have clashed with protesters amid huge demonstrations against the government’s controversial judicial reform plans. Police used water cannon to clear a major highway, and 71 people have been arrested across the country. It comes after a bill to…
Israeli team arrives in Saudi Arabia for FIFA video game World Cup
An Israeli team arrived in Saudi Arabia on Friday to compete in the video game version of the FIFA World Cup in Riyadh, Israeli media reported. The team, which includes the players, their trainer and their deputy manager, entered Saudi…
Hollywood billionaire Arnon Milchan testifies at Netanyahu trial day 2
Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan started his second day of testimony in the corruption trial against Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, in a court session that was live streamed from the UK to Israel. The trial is taking place…
Lake Maggiore boat accident: Questions remain over spy deaths
The story of a boat that sank on Lake Maggiore on 28 May has elements of a spy novel. Four people tragically drowned on the picturesque and popular lake south of the Swiss Alps. One was a former agent from…
Turgeman wonder goal seals historic victory for Israel against Brazil
An exquisite solo goal scored by Dor Turgeman saw debutants Israel come from behind to defeat five-time champions Brazil 3-2 in an instant FIFA U-20 World Cup classic. Israel will now play the USA-Uruguay winners in the semi-finals in La…
3 Israeli soldiers killed near Egypt border
Three Israeli soldiers have been killed by an Egyptian security officer in exchanges of fire on the Israeli side of the border. The armed forces of both countries say they are jointly investigating the unusual incident. Egypt says its officer…
Israel reaches FIFA Under 20 World Cup quarterfinals with 0:1 victory
The Israel National Team is just three wins away from making history at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.While it’s still quite a ways away for the blue-and-white to take home an international soccer title, the fact that Ofir Haim’s squad…
Palestinian militants fire rockets at Jerusalem
Palestinian militants continued to fire rockets at the Jerusalem area for the first time since the current round of violence started on Tuesday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed. Israeli emergency services reported no casualties in the latest barrage of…