May 10, 2017
9:33 pm

A studio at the offices of Israel Radio in Jerusalem on the night of the radio station's last broadcast on May 10, 2017. (Noam Revkin Fentonr/Flash90)

At 7:04 p.m., after 81 years, Israel Radio fades to music

As part of changeover to new public broadcaster, the ‘Voice of Israel’ will only broadcast tunes, and news on the hour, until Monday

By Times of Israel staff

May 10, 2017
4:48 pm

Israeli broadcast authority employees outside the IBA headquarters in Jerusalem, on May 10, 2017. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

Netanyahu criticizes ‘shameful’ handling of Channel 1 news closure

Denying involvement, PM says he learned of abrupt shuttering of decades-old broadcast authority through media

By Times of Israel staff

May 9, 2017
6:47 pm

Prince Charles seen during the funeral late former President Shimon Peres at Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, on September 30, 2016. (Emil Salman/Pool)

Rivlin reinvites UK royal family after reported cancellation

British Foreign Office said to have put kibosh on Israeli trip planned for fall 2017 for fear it would anger Arab allies

By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff

May 8, 2017
11:46 pm

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron gestures during a victory celebration outside the Louvre museum in Paris, France, on Sunday, May 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Netanyahu congratulates Macron in post-election phone call

Two leaders discuss cooperation in fight against terror and promotion of economic and technological ties

By Raphael Ahren and Times of Israel staff

May 8, 2017
5:38 pm

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at a reception for diplomats in Israel marking the country's 69th Independence Day, at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, May 2, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Rivlin thanks French victor Macron for stance against anti-Semitism

Without mentioning Le Pen, Israeli president says hatred of Jews rearing its head around world, pledges support to new French president in standing up to racism

By Stuart Winer and Times of Israel staff

May 7, 2017
5:00 pm

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier speaks to the press during a visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on May 7, 2017. (AFP Photo/Menahem Kahana)

Vowing to stand by Israel, German president says ties will withstand spat

Rivlin tells Steinmeier that Israel cannot be an occupying force in its own land, amid tensions over criticism of Jewish state

By Alexander Fulbright and AFP

May 7, 2017
4:38 pm

UK government said to cancel Prince Charles’ visit to Israel

Foreign Office reportedly puts kibosh on trip planned for fall of 2017 out of fears it would anger Arab allies

By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff

May 7, 2017
2:22 am

President Reuven Rivlin with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, during a tour at the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, on May 6, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

Rivlin, Germany’s Steinmeier live it up in Jerusalem’s iconic Mahane Yehuda market

Days after diplomatic row, the two presidents look to showcase friendly ties; Steinmeier also to meet Netanyahu, Abbas

By Times of Israel staff

May 3, 2017
2:37 pm

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin meets with visiting German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel at his residence on April 25, 2017 (Mark Neiman / GPO)

Would listening to the other be so bad?

Refusing to engage may just be the least productive of all the ways to express disagreement

By Jenni Frazer

May 3, 2017
5:57 am

Minister of Culture Miri Regev speaks during a ceremony at the Knesset honoring the torch lighters of the 69th Independence Day state ceremony at Mount Herzl, April 26, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Israeli minister calls to shut UNESCO’s Jerusalem office after contentious vote

Miri Regev to demand UN compound in Armon Hanatziv neighborhood be reclaimed for state use following resolution denying Israeli claims to its capital

By Stuart Winer and Raphael Ahren

May 2, 2017
7:36 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a welcoming ceremony for diplomats in Israel for Israel's 69th Independence Day, at the President's residence in Jerusalem, May 2, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Netanyahu: ‘Absurd’ UNESCO vote heralds ‘change’ in world support

Opposition lawmakers brand resolution denying Israeli claims to Jerusalem as ‘anti-Semitic’ as PM applauds increased backing for Israel at UN

By Stuart Winer and Raphael Ahren

May 2, 2017
7:21 pm

From left to right: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Reuven Rivlin, Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman and IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot at an Independence Day ceremony at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on May 2, 2017. (Hadas Parush/Flash90)

President urges world to recognize Jerusalem, move embassies

After UNESCO approves resolution denying Israeli claims to city, Rivlin tells ambassadors it’s ‘time to put an end to the absurd’

By Raphael Ahren

May 2, 2017
10:21 am

Staff Sgt. Joana Chris Arpon. (Courtesy of IDF Spokesperson)

Filipina IDF soldier fights for the country that saved her grandmother

Joana Chris Arpon, who is neither Jewish nor Israeli, honored Tuesday by president at Independence Day ceremony

By Andrew Tobin

May 2, 2017
10:17 am

Beachgoers in Tel Aviv watch the military airshow on Israel's 69th Independence Day, May 2, 2017. (Flash90)

With grills and F-35 thrills, Israel marks 69 years of independence

Flyover of new fighter jets expected to be highlight of day as country celebrates holiday with barbecues, parties and more

By Times of Israel staff

May 1, 2017
10:35 pm

Official celebration of Israel's Independence Day at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, May 1, 2017 (Screen capture: Facebook video)

Israelis move from mourning to feting 69 years of independence

At Jerusalem-themed celebration, Knesset speaker calls for national unity: ‘Not every right-winger is a fascist and not every leftist is a traitor’

By Times of Israel staff

Topic: Reuven Rivlin

At 7:04 p.m., after 81 years, Israel Radio fades to music

As part of changeover to new public broadcaster, the ‘Voice of Israel’ will only broadcast tunes, and news on the hour, until Monday

Netanyahu criticizes ‘shameful’ handling of Channel 1 news closure

Denying involvement, PM says he learned of abrupt shuttering of decades-old broadcast authority through media

Rivlin reinvites UK royal family after reported cancellation

British Foreign Office said to have put kibosh on Israeli trip planned for fall 2017 for fear it would anger Arab allies

Netanyahu congratulates Macron in post-election phone call

Two leaders discuss cooperation in fight against terror and promotion of economic and technological ties

Rivlin thanks French victor Macron for stance against anti-Semitism

Without mentioning Le Pen, Israeli president says hatred of Jews rearing its head around world, pledges support to new French president in standing up to racism

Vowing to stand by Israel, German president says ties will withstand spat

Rivlin tells Steinmeier that Israel cannot be an occupying force in its own land, amid tensions over criticism of Jewish state

UK government said to cancel Prince Charles’ visit to Israel

Foreign Office reportedly puts kibosh on trip planned for fall of 2017 out of fears it would anger Arab allies

Rivlin, Germany’s Steinmeier live it up in Jerusalem’s iconic Mahane Yehuda market

Days after diplomatic row, the two presidents look to showcase friendly ties; Steinmeier also to meet Netanyahu, Abbas

Would listening to the other be so bad?

Refusing to engage may just be the least productive of all the ways to express disagreement

Israeli minister calls to shut UNESCO’s Jerusalem office after contentious vote

Miri Regev to demand UN compound in Armon Hanatziv neighborhood be reclaimed for state use following resolution denying Israeli claims to its capital

Netanyahu: ‘Absurd’ UNESCO vote heralds ‘change’ in world support

Opposition lawmakers brand resolution denying Israeli claims to Jerusalem as ‘anti-Semitic’ as PM applauds increased backing for Israel at UN

President urges world to recognize Jerusalem, move embassies

After UNESCO approves resolution denying Israeli claims to city, Rivlin tells ambassadors it’s ‘time to put an end to the absurd’

Filipina IDF soldier fights for the country that saved her grandmother

Joana Chris Arpon, who is neither Jewish nor Israeli, honored Tuesday by president at Independence Day ceremony

With grills and F-35 thrills, Israel marks 69 years of independence

Flyover of new fighter jets expected to be highlight of day as country celebrates holiday with barbecues, parties and more

Israelis move from mourning to feting 69 years of independence

At Jerusalem-themed celebration, Knesset speaker calls for national unity: ‘Not every right-winger is a fascist and not every leftist is a traitor’

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