August 16, 2017
3:26 pm

IDF soldiers from the Paratroopers Brigade during a training exercise in southern Israel, on July 10, 2014 (photo credit: Flash90)

Computers over combat

Press highlights a decrease in the number of Israelis willing to serve in combat roles during their mandatory IDF service

By Tamar Pileggi

August 16, 2017
2:11 pm

President Reuven Rivlin speaks during a ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, on July 20, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Rivlin urges US Jews to ‘be strong’ after Charlottesville

GOP lawmakers, US officials criticize Trump over ‘both sides’ remarks; Iran supreme leader mocks Trump’s response to white supremacist rally; Israel to revoke credentials of local Al-Jazeera journalist

By Tamar Pileggi

August 15, 2017
1:33 am

Iranian-born journalist Neda Amin (L) with David Horovitz (R), founding editor of The Times of Israel, during a press conference at The Times of Israel’s Jerusalem offices, a few hours after she arrived to Israel. August 10, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Times of Israel Persian blogger starts Hebrew classes

Iranian-born Neda Amin, who fled to Israel after being threatened with deportation from Turkey, signs up for Ulpan Etzion

By Tamar Pileggi

August 14, 2017
4:03 pm

Kenji Kikuchi plays with his son Hideki in Ypao Beach, Tumon, Guam Monday, Aug. 14 2017. (AP Photo/Grace Bordallo)

Guam with the wind

Press has very different takes on US-North Korea tensions, the deadly far-right rally in Virginia, and the growing corruption probes into the PM

By Tamar Pileggi

August 14, 2017
2:14 pm

The collapsed bridge on Highway 4, near Bnei Brak, August 14, 2017. (United Hatzalah)

2 injured as truck collapses pedestrian bridge on major highway

Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists as ‘repugnant’; Austria’s ruling party fires Israeli consultant arrested in fraud sting; After Virginia rally, Yad Vashem urges vigilance

By Tamar Pileggi

August 13, 2017
3:20 pm

Former president Moshe Katsav walks out of the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on November 10, 2011, after the court unanimously upheld the Tel Aviv District Court's rape conviction. (Kobi Gideon/Flash90)

Rivlin rejects ex-president Katsav’s appeal for eased parole

Convicted rapist who was freed last year asked sitting president to end his curfew and ban on leaving country

By Tamar Pileggi and Raoul Wootliff

August 13, 2017
12:52 pm

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman (second left) and US President Donald Trump's special envoys Jared Kushner (left) and Jason Greenblatt (second right) meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, June 21, 2017. (Matty Stern/US Embassy Tel Aviv)Stern/US Embassy Tel Aviv)

PM welcomes Trump envoys’ visit to revive Mideast peace talks

With Temple Mount crisis subsiding, US president sees ‘opportunity’ to push ahead with efforts to renew Israeli-Palestinian negotiations

By Tamar Pileggi and Eric Cortellessa

August 11, 2017
5:00 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to Likud supporters at a rally designed to deliver a powerful show of force as he battles a slew of corruption allegations, August 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)

‘Fake news’ hits back at Bibi

Two days after Netanyahu’s fiery speech lambasting media and the left-wing, Israel’s print media doesn’t hold back in its own criticism of the PM

By Tamar Pileggi

August 9, 2017
2:24 pm

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, blows a kiss to the crowd as he's surrounded by activists during a gathering to show support for him as he face corruption investigations, held at the Tel Aviv Convention Center, August 9, 2017. (AFP/Jack GUEZ)

Opposition leader slams PM for ‘horror show’ solidarity rally

Netanyahu accuses left-wing, media of trying to oust him; Trump warns N. Korea that US nuclear arsenal is ‘more powerful than ever’; knife-carrying Palestinian arrested in Hebron

By Tamar Pileggi

August 7, 2017
10:10 pm

Former IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria sits in the courtroom at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv on July 30, 2017. (Avshalom Sasoni/Flash90)

Court to hold hearing on delaying start of Azaria’s prison term

Judges to rule on Hebron shooter’s request to defer his jail time until army chief decides on possible clemency

By Tamar Pileggi and Judah Ari Gross

August 7, 2017
2:20 pm

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif looks on as he attends a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul on August 1, 2017. (AFP Photo/Ozan Kose)

Iran’s Zarif hosts Hamas officials

Palestinian terror group seeks to mend ties with Tehran as it continues to struggle with possible loss of foreign backing

By Tamar Pileggi

August 7, 2017
9:38 am

IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria, a soldier convicted of manslaughter for shooting an injured, disarmed Palestinian attacker in Hebron, seen during an appeal hearing at the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, July 30, 2017. (FLASH90)

Prosecution rejects Hebron soldier’s request to defer sentence

Elor Azaria, who killed a disarmed terrorist, seeking leniency from IDF chief after court rejected his appeal of manslaughter conviction

By Tamar Pileggi

August 6, 2017
3:00 pm

Ari Harow, former chief of staff of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at a Likud meeting in the Israeli parliament, November 24, 2014. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)

The beginning of the end of King Bibi?

Netanyahu’s ex-aide turned state’s witness has the Hebrew press abuzz with rumors of an indictment that could see the PM ousted after a total of 11 years in power

By Tamar Pileggi

August 6, 2017
2:14 pm

Palestinians prepare to cross from Israel into the Gaza Strip at the Erez Crossing, September 3, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

NGO says Israel banning Gazans from traveling with laptops

Al Jazeera ‘deplores’ Israeli moves to close broadcaster; Hebron shooter Elor Azaria asks to delay prison sentence; Arab Israeli’s citizenship revoked over 2015 terror attack

By Tamar Pileggi

August 3, 2017
10:17 pm

Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on July 23, 2017. (Ohad Zweigenberg/Pool)

In first, police say cases against PM involve bribery, fraud

Suspicions revealed in request for gag order on potential state witness deal for former Netanyahu aide Ari Harow

By Raoul Wootliff and Tamar Pileggi

Writer: Tamar Pileggi

Tamar Pileggi is a breaking news editor at The Times of Israel.

Computers over combat

Press highlights a decrease in the number of Israelis willing to serve in combat roles during their mandatory IDF service

Rivlin urges US Jews to ‘be strong’ after Charlottesville

GOP lawmakers, US officials criticize Trump over ‘both sides’ remarks; Iran supreme leader mocks Trump’s response to white supremacist rally; Israel to revoke credentials of local Al-Jazeera journalist

Times of Israel Persian blogger starts Hebrew classes

Iranian-born Neda Amin, who fled to Israel after being threatened with deportation from Turkey, signs up for Ulpan Etzion

Guam with the wind

Press has very different takes on US-North Korea tensions, the deadly far-right rally in Virginia, and the growing corruption probes into the PM

2 injured as truck collapses pedestrian bridge on major highway

Trump condemns KKK, neo-Nazis, white supremacists as ‘repugnant’; Austria’s ruling party fires Israeli consultant arrested in fraud sting; After Virginia rally, Yad Vashem urges vigilance

Rivlin rejects ex-president Katsav’s appeal for eased parole

Convicted rapist who was freed last year asked sitting president to end his curfew and ban on leaving country

PM welcomes Trump envoys’ visit to revive Mideast peace talks

With Temple Mount crisis subsiding, US president sees ‘opportunity’ to push ahead with efforts to renew Israeli-Palestinian negotiations

‘Fake news’ hits back at Bibi

Two days after Netanyahu’s fiery speech lambasting media and the left-wing, Israel’s print media doesn’t hold back in its own criticism of the PM

Opposition leader slams PM for ‘horror show’ solidarity rally

Netanyahu accuses left-wing, media of trying to oust him; Trump warns N. Korea that US nuclear arsenal is ‘more powerful than ever’; knife-carrying Palestinian arrested in Hebron

Court to hold hearing on delaying start of Azaria’s prison term

Judges to rule on Hebron shooter’s request to defer his jail time until army chief decides on possible clemency

Iran’s Zarif hosts Hamas officials

Palestinian terror group seeks to mend ties with Tehran as it continues to struggle with possible loss of foreign backing

Prosecution rejects Hebron soldier’s request to defer sentence

Elor Azaria, who killed a disarmed terrorist, seeking leniency from IDF chief after court rejected his appeal of manslaughter conviction

The beginning of the end of King Bibi?

Netanyahu’s ex-aide turned state’s witness has the Hebrew press abuzz with rumors of an indictment that could see the PM ousted after a total of 11 years in power

NGO says Israel banning Gazans from traveling with laptops

Al Jazeera ‘deplores’ Israeli moves to close broadcaster; Hebron shooter Elor Azaria asks to delay prison sentence; Arab Israeli’s citizenship revoked over 2015 terror attack

In first, police say cases against PM involve bribery, fraud

Suspicions revealed in request for gag order on potential state witness deal for former Netanyahu aide Ari Harow

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