Israel has for the first time approved a plan to give asylum to 100 children orphaned in the Syria conflict. According to Israeli media reports, the children will initially get

Only five teams remain in the $30m Google Lunar XPrize contest to land a robot on the moon, move it 500 meters and transmit images back to Earth. Israel’s SpaceIL

In “very warm” phone call, leaders discuss nuclear deal with Iran, peace process with the Palestinians and more • Trump stresses “unprecedented commitment” to Israel’s security • White House “at

IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Yair Golan was in Brussels for the official opening of the Israeli office at NATO headquarters after it was decided that the two

Trump may be planning a more nuanced approach to the Middle East than what he offered on the campaign trail. Washington – In  an interview with British and German press

  Legendary British rocker Rod Stewart will be returning to Israel on June 14 to perform at Park Hayarkon in Tel Aviv. The 72-year-old musician last performed in Israel in

The new 2.5-dunam arts center will serve as the home of the city’s leading arts venues and is part of a project to turn Jerusalem into a world capital of

‘We send them to the army and we know that maybe they won’t come back. Did I ever think it would happen to me? Never,’ says father of Shir Hajaj,

“We see that the long-term trends continue and the number of immigrants to Israel, particularly from Western countries, remains high.” – Jewish Agency Chairman Natan Sharansky  Approximately 27,000 immigrants arrived in

WASHINGTON –  President-elect Donald Trump announced Thursday that he will nominate attorney David Friedman as U.S. ambassador to Israel, selecting an envoy who supports Israeli settlements and other changes to

Israel’s fan scene is abuzz in anticipation of Justin Bieber’s second visit to the Holy Land.  Canadian pop star Justin Bieber will perform in Israel as part of his Purpose World

The capital’s mayor says that he has been in touch with US president-elect’s staff about the issue; Palestinians condemn the idea. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat said Tuesday that he is

Celebrity endorsements are a big boon for brands. Just ask SodaStream, the Israeli company touted by Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson and “Game of Thrones” star Thor Bjornsson. Ask HOT, the

Seventeen countries around the world are recognized by WHO as Type 1 qualified foreign medical teams that can deploy to other countries and aid in medical disaster relief, but the

While offering this optimistic appraisal of Israel’s future in the United Nations, the Prime Minister also noted a litany of biases in the international body against the Jewish state.

Rescue teams searching for trapped workers at a collapsed Tel Aviv parking garage are the first to use Res-Q-Cell, a new Israeli-made lifesaving cellular search and rescue system. Res-Q-Cell, known

Israeli non-governmental organization IsraAID is sending eight highly trained volunteers to Louisiana this weekend to help flood victims return to their homes, salvage personal belongings and get back into a normal routine as soon as

  In groundbreaking new research published this week in one of the world’s top science journals, an Israeli physicist may have proved one of Stephen Hawking’s most important predictions about

Shortly before the Convention, Clinton’s supporters voted down a proposal to call for “an end to occupation and illegal settlements” in the party’s platform. When it came to Israel, throughout

Once downloading the Engie app, you purchase the Bluetooth device through the app and the device connects under the dashboard of your car. The device will perform an initial scan

A potential oral nanomedicine treatment for stomach cancer has been developed at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology using a combination of anti-cancer drugs and a chemo-resistance reversal agent, which eliminates

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Donald Trump reportedly is set to name as his running mate Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, whose congressional career was marked by his leadership on pro-Israel issues. The

As temperatures climb into the high 80s (27C) and 90s (32C) during the dry summers in Israel, many Israelis escape the heat by traveling to cooler climes. But for the

After many rumors and near-misses, it’s now official – Beyonce will be performing in Tel Aviv this October! The concert will take place on October 26 at Tel Aviv’s HaYarkon Park.

  REUTERS – BMW is teaming up with Intel and Israel’s Mobileye to develop new technology for the auto industry that could put self-driving cars on the road by around 2021. The

Tel Aviv is one of the coolest cities on earth right now and is being touted as a top destination for young hedonists, families, singles, honeymooners, gay tourists, entrepreneurs and

Global surveys find Israel high on happiness and life-satisfaction rankings—despite threats all around. The World Happiness Report 2016 Update ranks Israel (Jews and Arabs) 11th of 158 countries evaluated for

A gown from Les Reves Bohemians collection designed by Galia Lahav. Led by three Israeli designers, a growing number of wedding dresses have taken on a distinctly Mediterranean flavor: low

Volodymyr Groysman, 38, is also the country’s youngest premier ever • Groysman elected with a majority vote of 257 to 50 • “I will show you what leading a country