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After fires, heavy rainfall brings flooding to central Israel

JTA – Heavy rainfall in Israel’s north and center ended dry weather conditions that had helped spread fires throughout the country. The downpour Dec. 1, the first this winter, caused … more

12/9/16

Knesset leader calls for cancellation of Western Wall agreement

JERUSALEM (JTA) – The head of the Knesset Interior Committee has called for the Israeli government to cancel the Western Wall egalitarian prayer agreement, saying “It’s not the end … more

11/11/16

UN committees voting on 10 resolutions against Israel in one day

JTA – Committees of the United Nations General Assembly were scheduled to vote on 10 resolutions against Israel in one day. Along with the Israel votes on Nov. 8, the committees were due … more

11/11/16

Israel observes first Aliyah Day

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Israel is marking its first official Aliyah Day, celebrating immigration to the country and the contributions of immigrants to its society. The holiday, on Nov. 8, was … more

11/11/16

Terrorist attacks doubled in Jerusalem in September, Israel says

JTA – Terrorist attacks in Jerusalem doubled last month compared to August, according to Israel’s security agency, the Shin Bet. There were 26 attacks in the capital in September, … more

10/28/16

Israel proposes tech ‘friendship’ in meeting with African leaders

JTA – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Israel’s private sector met with African leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to discuss Israeli … more

9/29/16

Jewish groups praise Shimon Peres as respected statesman and peacemaker

JTA – Jewish groups in Israel, the United States and around the world lauded Shimon Peres, the former Israeli president who died Sept. 28, as a respected leader and a warrior for peace. … more

JTA STAFF | 9/29/16

Netanyahu, Israeli leaders mourn the loss of Shimon Peres

JERUSALEM (JTA) – At a special session to mourn and honor Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Israeli Cabinet that the late president “did so much to protect our … more

JTA STAFF | 9/29/16

5 feel-good stories from Israel that will echo into the Jewish New Year

TEL AVIV (JTA) – The Jewish state has nearly made it through another Jewish year and, as always, there was plenty to kvetch about in 5776. But Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New … more

Andrew Tobin | 9/15/16

Israeli students win 2nd prize at international robotics contest

JTA – A group of Israeli high school students came in second place at an international robotics competition in Shanghai, China. The students were granted an Inspiration Award in the For … more

9/1/16