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10 places you must see in Israel
10 places you must see in Israel Read about some of the places you must see when you visit Israel. The Dead Sea, Eilat, Masada and many more. The Dead Sea Photo credit: Doron Horowitz/ Flash 90 Dead Sea The Dead Sea is famous for being the Earth’s lowest point. Enjoy floating on the salty water and letting your body soak up all the natural medical properties. Cover yourself in mineral rich mud, relax and enjoy the beaches and the beautiful scenery of the Negev Desert.
Russia claims ISIS regrouping in Afghanistan
Thousands of ISIS fighters gathered in Afghanistan According to a senior-level Russian official, thousands of ISIS fighters have fled from Syria and Iraq and have gathered in Afghanistan. The official claimed that the US is ignoring the threat.
Philippines: 133 killed in tropical storm
Philippines: 133 killed, dozens missing in tropical storm A tropical storm has hit the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, triggering destructive mudslides and floods. According to official sources, over 130 people were killed. The Philippines Photo credit: Reuters/ Israel News Company Today (Saturday), official sources confirmed that at least 133 people were killed and dozens are considered missing after a tropical storm hit the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
DOJ to review Obama administration
Sessions orders review of investigation into Hezbollah US Attorney General Jeff Sessions ordered the Department of Justice to review allegations that the Obama administration purposely derailed a large-scale campaign to monitor drug trafficking into the US by Hezbollah.
Hamas: 'Trump to recognize Israel as Jewish state'
Hamas claims Trump will recognize Israel as Jewish state Today, the Chairman of the Hamas Political Bureau stated that according to information attained by his organization, the US is expected to recognize Israel as a Jewish state and revoke the Palestinian right of return.
Watch: ISIS launches rocket at Egyptian minister
Watch: ISIS assassination attempt of Egyptian ministers Recently, ISIS attempted to murder the Egyptian Defense Minister and the Minister of Interior in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula by launching a rocket at their helicopter. Recently, ISIS attempted to murder the Egyptian Defense Minister and the Minister of Interior by shooting a rocket at their helicopter while they were in the northern part of the Sinai Peninsula.
Israel withdraws from UNESCO
Israel announced withdrawal from UNESCO Today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel's envoy to UNESCO to submit an official withdrawal notice. Israel joins the US in the move. UNESCO Photo credit: Reuters/ Israel News Company Today (Friday), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered Israel's envoy to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Carmel Shama to submit an official withdrawal notice.
Report: Palestinian man killed by IDF
Report: Palestinian man killed by IDF during riots in Gaza Today, Palestinian news reported that a man was shot and killed by the IDF during riots in Gaza. Earlier, an Israeli man was injured from stone throwing near Ariel. According to Palestinian news outlets, a Palestinian man was shot in the chest and killed by the IDF during riots near Khan Yunis in Gaza today (Friday). The escalation and violence come a day after the UN rejected the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Goldin: 'Our son is a victim of a humanitarian ceasefire'
Mother of missing IDF officer to UN: 'Our son is a victim of a ceasefire' Today, the mother of late and missing IDF Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, who was kidnapped by Hamas during a ceasefire, spoke at a committee of the UN Security Council and criticized the organization for failing to respond. Photo: Photo credit: UN | Can't see video?
Italy: Ambulance worker murdered patients
Italian ambulance worker murdered patients for funeral commissions The Italy Police arrested a Sicilian ambulance worker for suspected murder of his patients. According to reports, the suspect received money from a mafia-related funeral home. Photo credit: 123RF Yesterday (Thursday), Italian police arrested an ambulance crew member for suspected murder. According to reports, the suspect murdered patients in exchange for money from a mafia-related funeral home.
Watch: Police rescue dog
Recently, police officers in New Jersey managed to rescue a dog that fell into a frozen lake. While one officer crawled next to the lake to grab the dog, the other was holding him back with a rope so he wouldn't fall.
Romania to transfer embassy to Jerusalem
Romania considering transfer of embassy to Jerusalem Today, it was revealed that Romania is considering transferring its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Romania is among the countries that abstained from yesterday's UN vote. Romanian Embassy in Tel Aviv Photo credit: Romanian Embassy Today (Friday), the spokesperson of the Romanian Parliament stated that his country is considering transferring its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Watch: Sharks enjoy warm Israeli water
Watch: Sharks enjoy warm Israeli water in Hadera For the past several years, Israeli researchers have discovered that sharks arrive at Hadera's power station in order to enjoy the warm water. Every winter, sharks come to the water of Hadera's power station to enjoy the warm water. This is the third consecutive year that a research team has tagged and monitored the sharks to understand their migration patterns. According to the researchers, the phenomenon is unique to Israel.
Ousted Catalan president declares victory
Ousted Catalan president declares victory following elections Today, ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont declared victory in the region's elections after three pro-independence parties won the necessary number of parliamentary seats to form a majority. Puigdemont Photo credit: Reuters/ Israel News Company Today (Friday), ousted Catalan President Carles Puigdemont declared a victory for pro-independence parties following yesterday's regional elections.
Bitcoin value dropped by 20 percent
Bitcoin, cryptocurrency market crashed After reaching the 20-thousand-dollar mark, Bitcoin experienced its largest drop of the year to 12,600 dollars. Other cryptocurrencies also suffered heavy losses. Illustration Photo credit: Reuters/ Israel News Company Today (Friday), after an unbelievable run to around 20 thousand dollars, Bitcoin lost 23 percent of its value and dropped to 12,600 dollars. The drop was the largest one of the year. In January of 2017, the value of Bitcoin stood at 998 dollars.
Trump: "We're watching those votes"
Trump ahead of UN vote on Jerusalem: "We're watching those votes" Today, US President Donald Trump sent a warning to the countries that will choose to vote in favor of the UN resolution to reject his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Armed Palestinian youth arrested in West Bank
Border Police arrests young Palestinian armed with knife For the second time today, a young Palestinian terror suspect was arrested after approaching Border Police forces with a knife near the Cave of the Patriarchs. Photo Credit: Israel Police Spokesperson's Unit For the second time today (Wednesday), the Israel Border Police arrested a young Palestinian terror suspect that was armed with a knife at the Cave of the Patriarchs.
25-year frozen embryo born
Longest-frozen embryo born in Tennessee Last month, a baby girl was born in Tennessee after being frozen as an embryo for 25 years. Emma's mother was born only a year before she was frozen in 1992. Emma Photo credit: Sky News/ Israel News Company Last month, Emma Wren Gibson was born in Tennessee after 25 years of being frozen as an embryo. According to researchers, this is the longest freezing time ever recorded to result in a successful birth.
Albania: 2 admitted to planning ISIS terror attack
2 pleaded guilty to planning ISIS terror attack against Israeli soccer team Today, during a court hearing in Albania, two defendants pleaded guilty to planning a terror attack during last year's soccer match between the national teams of Israel and Albania. Terror attack thwarted Photo credit: Reuters /Israel News Company Today (Wednesday), two Kosovo citizens admitted to planning a terror attack during last year's soccer match between Israel and Albania in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
Knesset Coalition Chairman resigns
Knesset Coalition Chairman resigns in light of investigation Today, Knesset Coalition Chairman David Bitan announced his resignation in light of the ongoing investigation against him. MK David Amsalem will replace him. Bitan and Netanyahu Photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/ Flash 90 In light of the ongoing investigation against him, MK David Bitan announced his resignation as coalition chairman today (Wednesday). Bitan thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his trust and support.
Watch: Unique Hanukkah initiative
Watch: World Bnei Akiva movement launches special Hanukkah project This year, the World Bnei Akiva movement launched a unique project where its members traveled around the world to light Hanukkah candles at locations of recent terror attacks. Photo: Photo credit: Israel News Company | Can't see video?
Israeli mayor burns Trump poster
Israeli-Arab mayor, MK burn Trump poster in protest Today, a video was revealed of an Israeli mayor and a former MK who took part in the protests against the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. During the protest, the two burned a picture of President Donald Trump. Mayor of Israeli-Arab town Tamra Suheil Diab and former MK Muhamad Kanan took part in last week's protests against the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Missile fired by Houthis toward Riyadh palace intercepted
The Saudi air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile that was fired from Yemen toward Riyadh on Tuesday. The Houthi rebels have taken responsibility for the missile, saying that they were trying to hit the Yamama Palace in the southern part of the city, where a meeting of Saudi leaders was taking place. According to Saudi state television, no damage or injuries were reported. Today’s missile was the second projectile fired by Houthi rebels at Saudi Arabia in the past month and a half.
Israeli public split on IDF use of force
Former IDF officer: "No situation in which it's acceptable for my soldiers to get slapped" The viral video of Palestinian girls attempting to provoke IDF soldiers has caused a split in the Israeli public. While some believe that the soldiers should have responded with force, others commended the soldiers. The viral video of 16-year old Ahed Tamimi assaulting an IDF soldier has caused the Israeli public to debate whether the soldiers responded correctly.
Car-ramming terrorist sentenced to 15 years in prison
20-year-old Palestinian terrorist sentenced to 15 years in prison This morning, a 20-year-old Palestinian terrorist from East Jerusalem was sentenced to 15 years in prison after committing a car-ramming attack last year. Illustration Photo credit: Israel News Company This morning (Tuesday), an Israeli court sentenced a Palestinian terrorist from East Jerusalem to 15 years in prison.
Catch a glimpse into one of the IDF's biggest secrets
This is how the IDF prepares its soldiers for captivity The captivity simulation is one of the IDF's biggest secrets. Combat soldiers of the most elite units in the military undergo a two-week course that is designed to train them for a possible scenario of falling captive. Photo credit: Channel 2 News Several days ago, Israel's Channel 2 News provided a glimpse on one of the IDF's biggest secrets- the captivity simulation.
Watch: Israel's First Lady hosts first IDF female tank fighters
First IDF female tank fighters light Hannukah candles with First Lady of Israel Several weeks after the IDF completed its pilot experiment to examine the suitability of females as combatants in the Armored Corps, the First Lady of Israel invited the combatants to light the Hanukkah candles with her.
Russia thanked CIA for tip-off
Putin thanked Trump for intelligence that prevented terror attack Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin called his American counterpart to thank him for the CIA tip-off which prevented an ISIS-linked terror attack in Saint Petersburg. Putin, Trump Photo credit: Reuters/ Channel 2 News Today (Sunday), Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with US President Donald Trump and thanked him for information provided by the CIA that prevented a terror attack in Russia.
Raphael paintings discovered in Vatican Palace
Last Raphael paintings discovered in Vatican Palace Recently, restoration work in the Vatican Museums led to the incredible discovery of two oil paintings by the famous Renaissance master Raphael Sanzio. The paintings were most likely his last. One of Raphael's last paintings Photo credit: CNN/ Channel 2 News Recently, two oil paintings of the famous Italian Renaissance artist Raphael Sanzio were uncovered during the cleaning and restoration work of one of the rooms of the Vatican Museums.
Terrorists launched rocket at Israel, hit home of Hamas official
Terrorists launched rocket at Israel from Gaza, hit home of Hamas official Yesterday, a terrorist organization accidentally fired a rocket into the home of a Gazan resident, who turned out to be the brother of Hamas Spokesperson Mushir al-Masri. Rocket launch from Gaza Photo credit: Reuters/ Channel 2 News Yesterday (Friday), a terrorist organization attempted to launch a rocket from Gaza into Israel but the rocket accidentally hit the home of the brother of Hamas Spokesperson Mushir al-Masri.
Austrian coalition to include far-right party
Austrian coalition to include controversial far-right party Yesterday, recently elected Austrian Chanellor Sebastian Kurz has announced that he has succeeded in making a coalition with the controversial far-right Freedom Party.
7 arrested in Jerusalem protests
7 Palestinian rioters arrested in Jerusalem During the night, Israeli security forces arrested seven rioters in East Jerusalem after they threw Molotov cocktails and shot fireworks at them. Today, the security forces continue to be in a state of high alert. Archive Photo credit: Channel 2 News Today (Saturday), Israeli security forces are maintaining a state of high alert following the recent Palestinian riots.
White House officials: 'Cannot envision Israel without Western Wall'
White House officials provide controversial statements ahead of Mike Pence's visit to Israel Ahead of US Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Israel, senior-level White House officials told reported that they "cannot envision any situation under which the Western Wall would not be part of Israel." Pence to visit Israel Photo credit: Sky News/ Channel 2 News Yesterday (Friday), a senior-level White House official told reporters ahead of US Vice President Mike Pence's visit to Israel, that the...
Israeli security forces prepare for day of rage
Israeli security forces prepare for day of rage ahead of Friday's prayers After a week of riots resulting from the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the Israeli security establishment is preparing for another day of rage following Friday's prayers at the Temple Mount.
Russia claims communication with North Korea 'bearing fruit'
Russia warns against further economic sanctions on North Korea Today, the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry claimed that its multiple lines of communication with North Korea are showing results. Russia warned against further economic sanctions on the dictatorship. Forming new alliance?
Controversial Israeli movie step closer to Oscar
Controversial Israeli movie among top 9 foreign films Yesterday, the Academy of Motion Pictures revealed that the controversial Israeli film, Foxtrot, is among its candidates for the best foreign movie. Foxtrot director, actors Photo credit: Reuters/ Channel 2 News Yesterday (Thursday), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed the potential Oscar winners for the Foreign Language Film category.
Netanyahu questioned for seventh time
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu questioned for seventh time Today, investigators of the Israel Police questioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the seventh, and most likely last time. The police will likely recommend that Netanyahu should stand trial. Netanyahu Photo credit: Yoav Ari Dudkevitch/ Flash 90/ Channel 2 News This morning (Friday), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was questioned for the seventh time in Case 1000 and Case 2000.
Watch: IDF force attacked with Molotov cocktails
Watch: Palestinian terrorists throw Molotov cocktails at IDF Yesterday, an IDF jeep overturned after attempting to pursue a number of terror suspects that threw Molotov cocktails at it. No injuries were reported. Yesterday (Thursday), Palestinian terrorists threw stones and Molotov cocktails at an IDF force near Halhul in the West Bank. While the security forces attempted to pursue the suspects, their jeep overturned.
Watch: Undercover forces arrest Palestinian rioters
Watch: Undercover Israeli security forces arrest Palestinian rioters Today, special Israeli undercover security forces operated during a riot in the West Bank and arrested three rioters. One of the rioters threw a Molotov cocktail at the forces. Photo: Photo credit: Israel Border Police Spokesperson's Unit | Can't see video? - Click Here Today (Wednesday), special forces of the Israel Police and the Border Police operated during a riot in the Palestinian city of Ramallah in the West Bank.
Joint Arab List to boycott Pence's speech
Joint Arab List to boycott US Vice President's speech in Israel The Joint Arab List party has declared that it will boycott the speech of US Vice President Mike Pence in the Knesset next week. The party claims that the US can no longer be the sole mediator of the negotiations.
Europe won't ban doner kebab
After close vote, Europe won't ban doner kebab Today, many Europeans were relieved to learn that the European Parliament decided not to ban the continent's popular street food known as the doner kebab. Illustration Photo credit: radist, 123RF/ Channel 2 News This evening (Wednesday), the European Parliament rejected a legislation proposal that sparked outrage in Europe, which suggested the ban of the popular street food known as the doner kebab.
Celebrate Hanukkah in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv invites you to celebrate Hanukkah This year, Tel Aviv will host dozens of exciting events across the city to celebrate Hanukkah. Whether you wish to light the candles or explore the city in a new way, you will find what you are looking for. Tel Aviv light show Photo credit: Kfir Sivan Yesterday, Israel and the Jewish world have begun to celebrate Hanukkah. This year, Tel Aviv will host a number of exciting events with a variety of activities.
Bulgarian criminal organization held over 3 billion dollars in Bitcoin
Bulgarian criminal organization arrested with 3 billion dollars' worth of Bitcoin Several months ago, the Bulgarian police arrested a large criminal organization and confiscated dozens of computers. The authorities were shocked to discover that the computers were holding over three billion dollars' worth of Bitcoin.
Trump accused of sexual harassment
Trump accused of sexual harassment, denies allegations After three women held a press conference and claimed that US President Donald Trump sexually harassed them, the president denied the allegations and claimed that he never met the women before. At least 13 women claim that before Donald Trump was elected as the American president, he committed a variety of sexual offenses.
Suspect shot near Ariel was unarmed
Palestinian suspect shot near Ariel was unarmed, IDF launched investigation Today, IDF soldiers shot a Palestinian suspect who they believed was armed with a knife. Later, it was revealed that the suspect was unarmed. The IDF launched an investigation. Illustration Photo Credit: Naor Cohen/ Channel 2 News Today (Tuesday), a Palestinian suspect was shot after approaching an IDF post between the Palestinian city of Salfit and the Israeli city of Ariel.
New York attack suspect charged with terror
New York attack suspect charged with terror offenses A day after attempting to commit a suicide bombing in New York City, 27-year-old Akayed Ullah was charged in court with terror offenses. The suspect's wife was also questioned. Today (Tuesday), 27-year-old Akayed Ullah, who attempted to commit a terror attack in New York City yesterday, was charged in court with terror offenses.
France bans mobile phones in schools
France announced ban on mobile phones in schools The French Education Ministry has announced a move to ban mobile phones in elementary and middle schools across the country. Students will not be allowed to take out phones until the school day is over. Photo credit: 123RF/ Channel 2 News The French government has decided to step up its fight against the power of phones over children and has announced that mobile phones will be completely banned from use in elementary and middle schools.
Israeli citizen sentenced to 4 years in prison following church arson
Israeli citizen sentenced to 4 years in prison following church arson in northern Israel Today, an Israeli citizen was sentenced to four years in prison after setting fire to the Christian Church of the Multiplication in northern Israel as part of a hate crime.
Masked men attacked synagogue in Sweden
Masked men threw Molotov cocktails at synagogue in Sweden Last night, a group of 20 masked suspects threw Molotov cocktails at a synagogue in Gothenburg, Sweden, after protesting the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Scene of the attack Photo credit: Twitter/ Channel 2 News According to local news outlets, last night (Saturday), a group of 20 masked suspects threw Molotov cocktails at a synagogue in the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. No injuries were reported.
Watch: Thousands protest Jerusalem recognition in Lebanon
Watch: Thousands protest Jerusalem recognition in Lebanon Today, thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in front of the US embassy in Lebanon to protest the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Thousands of protesters have gathered in front of the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, to protest the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Local security forces began using means of riot dispersal, including tear gas and water cannons.
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