Billions Lying in Dormant Accounts Being Invested in Money-losing Bonds
A Bank of Israel directive forces commercial banks to invest the money in speculative bonds that lose hundreds of millions of shekels every year
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Israel's Finance Minister Finally Presents His 2021 Budget as Coalition Teeters on Precipice
The government must approve the budget quickly since it is already in violation of laws setting the time-frame for presenting the budgets for 2020 as well as 2021
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Saudi Arabia Agrees to Allow Israeli Commercial Planes to Cross Its Airspace
Senior U.S. official says parties 'were able to reconcile the issue' hours just hours before Israel's first commercial flight to the United Arab Emirates
Israeli Man Who Served Eight Years in Prison for Killing His Rapist Found Dead
Yonatan Heilo's case sparked debate about self-defense in instances of abuse. His death is now raising concerns about rehabilitation for ex-convicts
Weeks Before Fatal Israel Air Force Crash, Training Chief Was Dismissed
The army’s announcement of the crash in which a flight instructor and trainee were killed, made no mention of safety problems in the squadron
Israel to Produce 15 Million Doses of Its COVID-19 Vaccine, Research Institute Says
The third and final phase of testing on Israel's single-dose vaccine is expected to begin in April, says the director of the Institute for Biological Research
Netanyahu Preparing Another Request for Lawmakers to Grant Him Immunity
Plan by the prime minister, who faces trial on corruption charges, comes as the Knesset debates the appointment of a new legal adviser, who could prove to be critical to whether the request would be granted
Analysis No Need for an Israeli Fox News: Local Media Are Already Fanning Anger and Division
Israel's media industry likes popular and cheap talk shows, and the public is the loser
A Visit From Gaza, Also Known as 'The Other Side of the Moon'
Opportunities for relatives to visit from Gaza are the rarest of pleasures – even if they’re often shrouded in sorrow ■ Post #25
Report: Mossad Helped Syrian General Escape and Get Asylum in Austria
Khaled Halabi, wanted and accused of war crimes, was settled in Vienna by Israeli agents, according to an investigation by The Telegraph
Gantz's Party Seeks New Civil Rights Legislation Ahead of Possible Election
Kahol Lavan plans to make bid to chalk up legislative achievements, deliver on election promise to moderate nation-state law as it faces prospective coalition collapse
Analysis Killing Iran’s Nuke Chief May Hurt Israel More Than He Ever Did in His Life
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
Iran Opposition Suspected Alongside Israel in Scientist's Killing, Says Senior Iranian Official
Opposition group suspected of involvement, says Ali Shamkhani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran
The Secret of NSO’s Success in Mexico
The hunt for El Chapo, widespread corruption and Israeli cyber firm NSO’s dealings in Mexico reveal dark truth about infamous phone-hacking software Pegasus: ‘The greater the violence, the greater the business opportunities’
Opinion Assassinations and Sanctions Aren’t Working: Why America and Israel Need a New Iran Strategy
There's a better way for Biden and Israel to contain Iran's regional meddling and its nuclear aspirations – with the added benefit of clipping the wings of an increasingly authoritarian, aggressive Turkey
Despite More Arabs at Israeli Campuses, Cooperation With Jewish Students Remains Rare
First-of-its-kind study shows that fear and barriers prevent Jews and Arabs from cooperating in coursework and research, but there’s also a reason to hope
When 'Aliens' Show Up at a West Bank Construction Site
Vandalism and invasion of a housing project near Ramallah show that Jews are shocked by Palestinians building on Palestinian land. Security forces are doing little to catch the attackers, who've brought work to a standstill
Israel Has Amassed 68 Palestinian Bodies as Bargaining Chips Since 2016
The exception was the body of Noor Shuqeir, who was shot dead on suspicion of carrying out a car-ramming attack. The body was ultimately returned to his family, indicating Israel realizes there was no foul play
New Chat Service Could Save Arab Women Locked Up With Abusive Men Due to COVID-19
Calls for help from Arab Israeli women suffering domestic violence surged during both lockdowns. A new service makes it possible to get help discreetly
Iran Holds Funeral for Fakhrizadeh; State TV Says Assassination Weapons Made in Israel
Israel, suspected of killing Iranian nuclear scientists over the past decade, says doesn't know who was behind the killing of nuclear arms head
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Elite Israeli Troops Went on a Rogue Op Inside Syria. The Result Was Deadly
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
Why Syria Isn’t Firing Its S-300 Missiles at Israeli Jets
The incredible behind-the-scenes story of how Iran’s Soleimani eliminated Hezbollah’s top commander – who dared to say no
Opinion How Saudi Arabia Is Pressuring Pakistan to Recognize Israel
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
What Biden’s Top Defense Secretary Candidate Has to Say About Israel – and Iran Nuclear Deal
Michèle Flournoy has spoken out on everything from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Iran and Syria during her decades in Washington
What You Need to Know About Netanyahu’s Controversial New ‘Air Force One’
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
As Coronavirus Cools Defense Spending, Israeli Firm Elbit Underperforms Nasdaq
A drop in demand for commercial aviation goods and services has affected Elbit, which in recent years was outperforming the Nasdaq
Israel Still Opposes F-35 Sale to UAE, Despite Normalization Deal, Senior Officials Say
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
Netanyahu's Office Puts a Hold on Lavish 'Air Force One' Project
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
Grounded: How Coronavirus Decimated Israel-U.S. Flights
Then and now: See COVID-19's impact on air traffic to and from Israel
Coronavirus in Israel: Lufthansa Freezes Flights to Tel Aviv
German carrier and its Swiss and Austrian subsidiaries cancel flights for three weeks from Sunday over coronavirus
Boeing Eyes Developing Israeli Tech for Light Aircraft
Company clinches agreement with Israel-based Tactical Robots to explore development of technology with potential uses for piloted and autonomous aircraft
Israeli Judge Slams Shin Bet for Using Sleep Deprivation Against Jewish Terror Suspects
After suspects interrogated all night with only brief breaks, district court judge says 'abusive manner of interrogation' is unacceptable
How the Open Skies Reform Taught Israelis to Love Flying
In a decade of booming tourism, EU aviation pact was the pivotal event in cutting airfares, boosting competition
Bye Bye, Queen of the Sky: How El Al's 747 Connected Israel and the Jewish World
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
Drone Boats: Next Big Thing for Israel’s Defense Sector?
Elbit’s Seagull hunts down submarines and mines with nary a sailor on board
Israel’s Spacecom Looks to Rebound With Africa Satellite
Amos 17 due to be put into orbit this weekend after a series of major setbacks
Israel Startup UVeye Raises $31m for Car ‘Ultra-sound’ System
Tech originally designed to detect bombs can spot oil and water leaks, cracks and rust
Israeli Firm to Launch First of Fleet of Low-cost Satellites
Hundreds will eventually be put into orbit to bring internet to remote parts of the world
Israeli Army Inks $127-million Deal With Elbit to Develop Next Generation of Artillery Cannons
The cannons are expected to improve the effectiveness of the army’s artillery, requiring fewer soldiers to operate them and cutting maintenance costs
Months After Issuing Tender, Israeli Military Still Has No Answer to Aerial Arson From Gaza
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
A Bumpy Ride to the Moon: Israeli Spacecraft Hits Technical Snag
The Genesis spacecraft restarted on its own, cancelling a maneuver that would have advanced its course toward the moon
The Explosion That Blew the Israeli Satellite Industry to Smithereens
The government wants its communications satellites made in Israel - but making that happen is a long, expensive battle
LISTEN: Israeli F-15 Loses Canopy at 30,000 Feet, Pilots Make Emergency Landing
Army releases sound recordings of the incident
Israeli Defense Firm Elbit Snags $112 Million Contract in Asia
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
Pakistan's President Says the Country Will Not Establish Ties With Israel
President Arif Alvi says Pakistan support Palestinians because they have faced 'unprecedented atrocities' like Kashmir
Wow Air Resuming Service to Israel With U.S., Canada Flights Under $500 Round-trip
Airline to offer round-trip service via its Reykjavik hub to Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Boston and Montreal
Analysis Putin Has Little Choice but to Allow Israel to Continue Operating in Syria
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
Israel Denies Reports Saudi Arabia Purchased Iron Dome Missile Defense Systems
London-based Al-Khaleej Online cites diplomatic sources saying Israel agreed to sale after pressure from Washington. Saudi officials have not confirmed the report
Secret Dossier Warns: The Israeli Army Is Unprepared for War
Defying chief of staff, Israeli general makes unprecedented call for independent inquiry
Iran Pivots Toward China as U.S. Sanctions Bite
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
Explained Syria, Turkey, Russia and U.S. to Square Off in Idlib With Millions of Civilians in the Crosshairs
Aid workers are bracing for the Idlib battle, which Turkey claims will put millions of civilians in danger - despite their desire to attack jihadist forces there
Israel Buys Rockets 'That Can Reach Anywhere in the Middle East'
This is the first purchase since the Defense Ministry announced it would establish a ground-to-ground missiles force. 'We are making the IDF stronger and more sophisticated,' Lieberman says
Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike
Up to 13 Russian warships have crossed the Bosphorus toward Syria so far this week as tensions between the U.S. and Syria continue to rise
Analysis Everyone Wants to Get Iran Out of Syria. But No One Knows How to Do It
Russia would essentially have to fight Iran to get it out of Syria, where Tehran aims to continue the 30-year alliance and benefit from the reconstruction after the civil war, experts say
Israel's Threat Against Iran: How Netanyahu and Barak Stoked a War Scare to Pressure the U.S.
It's unclear whether Israel was bluffing or not, but the threats forced the Obama administration to ratchet up sanctions, new study says
Analysis Why Iran Thinks It Has an ‘Insurance Policy’ Against an Israeli or U.S. Strike
Israeli and American officials think Iran is trying to ‘wait out’ Trump's first term, and is banking on the wounded nuclear deal to shield it from a military strike until then
NASA Chief in First Israel Visit to Expand Cooperation on Joint Space Projects
Israel Space Agency hopes for appointment of new Israeli astronaut
Science News
The Moral Case for Sex Robots
As a possible means for alleviating the acute social isolation affecting the world's elderly, exacerbated because of the coronavirus pandemic, some academics are suggesting a rather controversial idea: sex doll companionship
Culture & Life
Survivors of Prostitution and Abuse Find Their Voice in This Tel Aviv Choir
Some of the weakest women in society give voice to their pain and power in this one of a kind initiative. 'The audience doesn’t know who’s homeless and who’s a volunteer'
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Egypt 'Temporarily' Closes Case of Italian Student's 2016 Murder in Cairo
Egyptian prosecution says it remains unknown who killed Giulio Regeni, as Italy wraps up its own investigation into five Egyptian security agents
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'No One Asked Me How I Feel About Combat Service. What About Options That Don't Involve Lugging a Rifle?'
Two army-bound friends celebrate a lifetime of friendship on a trip to Serbia, and a coach who trains girls in 'the Victoria’s Secret of sports'
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The Amazing UNESCO Site Going to Waste in Israel
The ancient desert city of Haluza – a key artery on the Incense Route some 1,700 years ago – lies in shameful neglect. Could Israel’s agreement with the Gulf states reverse its fortunes?
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Israel's Delek Group's Happy November Belies Difficulties
Even if its shares have rallied, Delek still carries a huge debt load with losses amounting to 3 billion shekels in the first nine months of the year
