July 8, 2014
7:28 am

Palestinians collect their belongings from damaged houses after an Israeli missile strike hits Gaza City on July 8, 2014 (photo credit: AFP/MAHMUD HAMS)

Israel hits Hamas, Islamic Jihad leaders after rockets land north of Tel Aviv

No injuries or major damage after massive barrage targets north, Jerusalem, and south; PM vows to widen Gaza operation, after cabinet okays call-up of 40,000 troops; terrorists killed in firefight near Zikim; Gazan death toll in double digits

By Spencer Ho and Yifa Yaakov

July 7, 2014
9:43 am

Black smoke rises after an Israeli air strike on the Gaza International Airport in Rafah, southern Gaza, on July 7, 2014. (photo credit: Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90)

Israel launches ‘Protective Edge’ counteroffensive on Gaza, Jewish suspects reenact teen’s murder

After dozens of rockets hit 40 km. into Israel, air force strikes dozens of Hamas sites; Hamas threatens to hit Tel Aviv; bereaved mother Fraenkel laments killing of Arab boy

By Itamar Sharon, Marissa Newman and Ilan Ben Zion

June 29, 2014
9:46 am

Uruguay's forward Christian Stuani (2R) heads the ball as Uruguay's defender Diego Godin (4L) and Uruguay's defender Jose Maria Gimenez (2L) defend against Colombia's midfielder Alexander Mejia (FRONT) Colombia's defender and captain Mario Alberto Yepes (3R) Colombia's defender Cristian Zapata (4L) and Colombia's midfielder Alexander Mejia (R) during the Round of 16 football match between Colombia and Uruguay at The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on June 28, 2014, during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. (photo credit: AFP/FABRIZIO BENSCH/POOL)

Egyptians conflicted over free Israeli World Cup feed

From the web Israel’s broadcast of the international sporting event may not cost a pound, but many refuse to watch ‘Zionist channels,’ Ahram reports

June 27, 2014
5:45 am

The Mavi Marmara is seen off the coast of Israel in May 2010. (photo credit: Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Sweden launches probe on Israel boarding Gaza ships

Stockholm to investigate 2010 Marmara raid and 2012 incident, both in international waters and involving Swedish citizens

By AFP

June 23, 2014
5:15 am

Houston Astros pitcher Josh Zeid says he'd love to go on a 'Baseball Birthright' trip. (Courtesy of Houston Astros)

Duo hopes MLB ‘Baseball Birthright’ pitch catches on

Filmmaker and sportswriter put together a Jewish identity-building trip to Israel for current and former professional players

By Renee Ghert-Zand

June 20, 2014
12:24 pm

Israeli soldiers seen loading Hamas flags onto an army truck during a patrol at Birzeit University, on the outskirts of the city of Ramallah in the West Bank, during an operation on June 19, 2014. (photo credit: Issam Rimawi/Flash 90)

A week of raids and arrests, but no hard lead to the kidnappers

Israel is targeting Hamas in the West Bank, but the guiding hand behind the abduction of three Israeli teens lies elsewhere

By Avi Issacharoff

June 3, 2014
9:15 pm

Illustrative photo of Young American Jews participating in a Birthright event in Jerusalem. (photo credit: Dudi Vaknin/Flash90)

Israel vows big investment in world Jewry project, but details remain fuzzy

Joint initiative by government and Diaspora communities promises ‘paradigm shift’ in relations — but who will fund it?

By Ben Sales

June 2, 2014
7:17 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the weekly cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem on February 23, 2014. (file photo credit: Marc Israel Sellem/POOL/Flash90)

Israel to boycott new PA gov’t, hold it responsible for rocket fire

After Hamas-backed unity cabinet established in Ramallah, Netanyahu calls Abbas a ‘peace rejectionist’

By Itamar Sharon

May 23, 2014
1:49 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper (right) in Ottawa, Canada, March 2, 2012 (photo credit: Amos Ben Gershom/GPO/Flash90)

Will Canada soon strip citizenship from dual passport holders?

Legal experts say provisions in immigration law facilitating revocation of citizenship for Canadian-Israelis could be unconstitutional

By Renee Ghert-Zand

May 18, 2014
8:41 am

Pope Francis greets people during a meeting with members of the associations founded by Blessed Luigi Novarese at Paul VI audience hall on May 17, 2014 at the Vatican. (Photo credit: AFP Photo/Tiziana Fabi)

Security ramped up ahead of pontifical visit

Regional tensions add to challenges as Jordanian, Israeli and Palestinian forces prepare for Saturday arrival of Pope Francis

By AFP

May 7, 2014
11:59 am

US Ambassador to the UN Susan Rice listening during a news conference at the UN in June 2012. (photo credit: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

Obama aide Susan Rice in Israel for consultations

US national security adviser to hold high-profile talks in the region, centering on peace process, Iranian nuclear deal

By AP and Yifa Yaakov

May 6, 2014
10:01 pm

US Congress (photo credit: CC BY-SA Dougtone, Flickr)

US officials: Extent of Israeli spying ‘shocking’

Jerusalem’s intelligence gathering activity in the America is unrivaled by any other ally, Newsweek reports

By Times of Israel staff

May 6, 2014
2:04 pm

Families flock to Jerusalem's Sacher Park as they celebrate Israel's 66th Independence Day with a traditional barbecue, Tuesday, May 6, 2014. (photo credit: Yifa Yaakov/The Times of Israel)

Sites shut down as Independence Day visitors cram parks, army bases

With over a million visitors expected, major heritage sites closed to public, major traffic jams reported

By Yifa Yaakov

May 3, 2014
3:26 pm

An Egyptian waves a national flag over a pro-military rally marking the third anniversary of the 2011 uprising in Tahrir Square in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, January 25, 2014. (photo credit: AP/Amr Nabil)

Al-Qaeda says US colluded with Egypt in coup

Spokesman urges Muslims around the world to fight the United States

By AP

May 2, 2014
5:33 am

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon in Montreux, Switzerland, in January (photo credit: AP/Gary Cameron)

UN chief to Israel, Palestinians: Avoid unilateral steps

Ban Ki-moon calls on parties and int’l community to take ‘meaningful’ action to save peace process