TOI staff

Screen capture from video of Israeli runner Marhu Teferi moments after breaking the national marathon record during the European Championships in Berlin, Germany. (Sport 5)

August 12, 2018, 4:02 pm

Marhu Teferi breaks Israeli marathon record set in 2003

Taking part in European Athletic Championship, runner beats his own best time by more than 1 minute to come in 7th

By TOI staff

An Egyptian soldier mans a checkpoint in el-Arish, 290 kilometers (180 miles) east of Cairo, North Sinai, Egypt, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 (AP Photo)

August 12, 2018, 2:48 pm

Egyptian security forces kill 12 Islamist terrorists in Sinai

Official news agency says fighting erupted when forces raided hideout in el-Arish; troops dismantled explosive devices, seized weapons during the operation

By Agencies and TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, speaks with then-health minister Yaakov Litzman of the United Torah Judaism party, left, at the Knesset on March 28, 2016. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)

August 12, 2018, 2:37 pm

Netanyahu: If ultra-Orthodox don’t compromise on draft, we’ll go to elections

As government ministers head to August vacation, PM urges solution on Haredi enlistment, but says, 'the ball is in Litzman's court'

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the weekly cabinet meeting in his Jerusalem office, Sunday, August 12, 2018. (Jim Hollander/Pool via AP)

August 12, 2018, 1:48 pm

Netanyahu: Israel won’t accept anything less than a full ceasefire in Gaza

Hamas has paid a heavy price in recent hostilities, Israel has operational plans ready, prime minister says

By TOI staff

South Euclid Police SWAT Team on the scene where two persons of interest were found dead, August 11, 2018 (YouTube screenshot WKYC Channel 3)

August 12, 2018, 11:20 am

Cleveland Jewish doctor found dead from multiple gunshot wounds

Body of Dr. Richard Warn discovered in his home Thursday evening; two men described as persons of interest in investigation found dead after 12-hour SWAT standoff

By TOI staff and AP

Facebook Israel CEO Adi Soffer-Teeni gives an interview to Hadashot news that aired on August 12, 2018. (screen capture: Hadashot)

August 12, 2018, 10:29 am

CEO of Facebook Israel says company should have predicted meddling, abuse

Hoping to regain public trust, Adi Soffer-Teeni admits social media site failed to prevent spread of disinformation, but says it doesn't want to be the arbiter of truth

By TOI staff

Hamas officials Husam Badran (2nd-L) and Khalil al-Hayya (L) arrive for a meeting with Palestinian factions in Gaza City on August 5, 2018. (AFP Photo/Mahmud Hams)

August 12, 2018, 9:32 am

Minister: Toppling Hamas is an option, Israel closer to it than ever

Yuval Steinitz's comments come in wake of report that Israel has plan to assassinate leaders of the terrorist group, hopes to delay conflict until Gaza defense barrier completed

By TOI staff

Illustrative. A police car blocks traffic along southern Israel's Route 34 highway because of a fire in the area on June 4, 2018. (Oshri Tzimmer)

August 12, 2018, 8:33 am

Israel police roll out traffic drones to catch reckless drivers

Unmanned aircraft are as yet unable to track the speed of vehicles or determine if the driver is using a cellphone

By TOI staff

August 12, 2018, 7:48 am

UK Green Party leadership frontrunner rapped for likening Gaza op to Holocaust

As Shahrar Ali's anti-Israel speech from 2009 surfaces, spokesperson for party says it has 'inadequately' dealt with the issue

By TOI staff

Police at the scene of a deadly shooting in a Bedouin town near Beersheba on August 12, 2018. (Police spokesperson)

August 12, 2018, 5:58 am

Woman gunned down outside home in northern Negev

Victim of shooting in Bedouin village near Beersheba pronounced dead at scene; police reportedly suspect family dispute

By TOI staff

Arab Israelis and activists protest against the 'Jewish Nation-State law' in Tel Aviv on August 11, 2018. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)

August 12, 2018, 1:47 am

Nation-state law backers see Palestinian flags as banner for own argument

Right-wing lawmakers seize upon display at Tel Aviv protest as best proof for the law's need; even Ehud Barak calls it a huge mistake

By TOI staff

Spokesman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Behrouz Kamalvandi answers the press in the capital Tehran on July 17, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE)

August 11, 2018, 11:26 pm

Iran taking back enriched uranium it sent out to Russia under nuke deal

Energy official says re-imposed US sanctions forcing Islamic Republic to return to nuclear fuel sources for domestic power needs

By TOI staff

Israeli Arabs hold a Palestinian flag during a protest against the Jewish nation bill in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. (AP/Ariel Schalit)

August 11, 2018, 8:33 pm

Tens of thousands protest nation-state law at Arab-led rally in Tel Aviv

Dozens fly Palestinian flags at demonstration, defying request by organizers; Netanyahu says display is 'no better testament to the need' for the law

By Tamar Pileggi and TOI staff

Palestinian boats participate in a protest against the Israeli-Egyptian security blockade of Gaza, in Beit Lahya on the border with Israel in the northern Gaza strip on August 11, 2018. The Israeli Rutenberg power station can be seen in the background. (AFP PHOTO / MAHMUD HAMS)

August 11, 2018, 7:33 pm

Gaza flotilla turns back after Israeli navy fires warning shots

Boats were attempting to breach Israel's security blockade as part of Hamas-led 'March of Return' protests

By TOI staff

Before and after pictures showing destruction at a Syrian missile facility in Masyaf, released on August 11 by Israeli site Intelli Times. (Photo by Intelli Times)

August 11, 2018, 6:31 pm

Satellite images show aftermath of July raid on Iran-run Syria missile facility

Pictures highlight destruction at site in Masyaf, which was run by top Syrian rocket scientist killed last week in alleged assassination

By TOI staff