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April 2, 2013
8:24 pm

An IDF tank in a firing position on the Golan Heights last year (AP/Ariel Schalit)

Israel hits Syrian outpost in response to cross-border fire

Army post at Tel Hazeka targeted by IDF tanks after patrol comes under attack by light arms and mortar lands in Golan; no injuries or damage on Israeli side

April 2, 2013
6:21 pm

A player with the Maccabi Netanya soccer club in court (photo credit: Eyal Geffen/Flash90)

Congolese national confesses to Netanya murder

Soccer player is suspected of having witnessed the hotel killing of 18-year-old woman

By Philip Podolsky

April 2, 2013
5:53 pm

A Jewish child stands at the entrance to a shop in Jerusalem's Old City on March 27, 2013, during the Passover holiday (photo credit: Sliman Khader/Flash90)

Passover purchases at low ebb

Israelis prefer nature to malls during holiday, numbers show

By Philip Podolsky

March 29, 2013
10:59 pm

Honeymooning Israeli bride killed in Barcelona

Hadar Shalgi, an event planner whose last gig included the Obama visit and who treasured the president’s brief greeting to her, dies after being hit by car

By Philip Podolsky

March 29, 2013
9:01 pm

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli soldiers near the West Bank village of Kafr Qaddum on Friday (photo credit: Issam RImawi/Flash90)

Thousands take part in Land Day rallies

Hamas’s Haniyeh declares that Zionists have no rights, no future in ‘land of Palestine’

By Philip Podolsky

March 29, 2013
7:18 pm

Bennett promises to prevent capitulation to Palestinians

Following Obama visit, hardline minister sounds skeptical on diplomatic solution, says ‘only force can beat terror’

By Philip Podolsky

March 29, 2013
5:37 pm

Foreign soccer player remanded in murder case

Court overturns decision to release Congolese national to house arrest, labeling him a flight risk

By Philip Podolsky

March 25, 2013
5:04 pm

Woman killed in head-on collision with truck

Initial reports suggest 30-year-old’s vehicle veered into the path of opposing traffic

By Philip Podolsky

March 25, 2013
4:05 pm

Palestinians stone car near Beit Horon

IDF, security and diplomatic services on high alert ahead of Passover holiday; restricted Palestinian entry to Israel

By Philip Podolsky

March 25, 2013
2:19 pm

Former judge Dan Cohen seen in court on March 21, 2013 (photo credit: Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)

Court denies bail to repatriated fugitive judge

Judge extends remand of former IEC head Dan Cohen, saying there is concern he could flee or obstruct justice

By Philip Podolsky

March 25, 2013
11:41 am

Aircrafts spraying pesticides over agricultural fields in Ramat Negev, March 11, 2013. (photo credit: Flash90)

Israel fights off locust scourge on Passover eve

Crop dusters bombard latest swarm of grasshoppers with pesticide in an effort to save south’s crops

By Philip Podolsky and Aaron Kalman

March 25, 2013
10:19 am

President Shimon Peres (center) and outgoing Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin (right) at the Knesset swearing-in ceremony in Jerusalem, February 5, 2013. (photo credit: screenshot/Channel 2)

Rivlin, Peres top public-approval rating poll

Elder statesmen are most popular politicians, Liberman is at bottom

By Philip Podolsky

March 22, 2013
3:22 pm

Acre Mayor Shimon Lankri (photo credit: Gideon Markowicz/Flash90)

Acre mayor ‘out of danger,’ lucky to be alive

Political leaders visit Shimon Lankri, who was shot in the chest in assassination attempt

By Philip Podolsky

March 22, 2013
9:51 am

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert (photo credit: Yossi Zelger/Flash90/File)

Olmert says Netanyahu unworthy of leading country

In interview, former PM slams current PM’s handling of Iran issue; predicts coalition government will fall apart

By Philip Podolsky

March 18, 2013
6:53 pm

Runners take part in the Tel Aviv half marathon on Friday (photo credit: courtesy of Jonathan Fisch)

TA marathon called off for fear of second heat wave

Expected high temps lead city to avert risks after fatality in last week’s half-marathon

By Philip Podolsky

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Writer: Philip Podolsky

Israel hits Syrian outpost in response to cross-border fire

Army post at Tel Hazeka targeted by IDF tanks after patrol comes under attack by light arms and mortar lands in Golan; no injuries or damage on Israeli side

Congolese national confesses to Netanya murder

Soccer player is suspected of having witnessed the hotel killing of 18-year-old woman

Passover purchases at low ebb

Israelis prefer nature to malls during holiday, numbers show

Honeymooning Israeli bride killed in Barcelona

Hadar Shalgi, an event planner whose last gig included the Obama visit and who treasured the president’s brief greeting to her, dies after being hit by car

Thousands take part in Land Day rallies

Hamas’s Haniyeh declares that Zionists have no rights, no future in ‘land of Palestine’

Bennett promises to prevent capitulation to Palestinians

Following Obama visit, hardline minister sounds skeptical on diplomatic solution, says ‘only force can beat terror’

Foreign soccer player remanded in murder case

Court overturns decision to release Congolese national to house arrest, labeling him a flight risk

Woman killed in head-on collision with truck

Initial reports suggest 30-year-old’s vehicle veered into the path of opposing traffic

Palestinians stone car near Beit Horon

IDF, security and diplomatic services on high alert ahead of Passover holiday; restricted Palestinian entry to Israel

Court denies bail to repatriated fugitive judge

Judge extends remand of former IEC head Dan Cohen, saying there is concern he could flee or obstruct justice

Israel fights off locust scourge on Passover eve

Crop dusters bombard latest swarm of grasshoppers with pesticide in an effort to save south’s crops

Rivlin, Peres top public-approval rating poll

Elder statesmen are most popular politicians, Liberman is at bottom

Acre mayor ‘out of danger,’ lucky to be alive

Political leaders visit Shimon Lankri, who was shot in the chest in assassination attempt

Olmert says Netanyahu unworthy of leading country

In interview, former PM slams current PM’s handling of Iran issue; predicts coalition government will fall apart

TA marathon called off for fear of second heat wave

Expected high temps lead city to avert risks after fatality in last week’s half-marathon

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