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Jerusalem changing course – Israeli ministers now calling on foreign donors to increase their aid for the Palestinians - The P.A explicitly rewarding violence and riots against Israeli civilian communities.  - Biblical history coming to life! An ancient Hellenistic ruin uncovered just ahead of the Hanukkah holiday.

New Israeli ally, Sudan, imploding under a military coup - The tragic story of Eitan Biran potentially seeing its end - Miss Israel finally crowned ahead of this year's miss universe competition – scheduled to be held in Eilat

Violence in the Arab-Israeli sector reaching a very grim milestone - The state of Israel celebrating its new immigrants, or olim, despite the many challenges that face them once they arrive - A scuba diver surfacing from the dive of a lifetime, with 900 year old archaeological artifacts in hand. 

Hamas talks of overthrowing Israel, while Gazan's are desperately clamoring to enter Israel for work. - Israel, the U.S and U.A.E discuss ‘alternatives' to the JCPOA, in Washington -  A new medical cannabis bill finally passes thru its first reading in Knesset. But will it be enough to address the myriad of issues on the ground? 

Millions of Covid antigen tests arrive in Israel – just in time to keep the ‘Green Classrooms' initiative on its feet - Foreign Minister Yair Lapid continues his tour of Washington DC - The mission to Mars is a go! But first, would-be astronauts will practice for the perilous journey, here in Israel

ILTV heads to Judea and Samaria for an exclusive with former secretary of state Mike Pompeo - American reform Jews question the necessity of Judaism's oldest and most widely practiced tradition - Israeli Antiquities Authorities getting drunk on history. Archeologists in central Israel unveiling an enormous, and ancient winery. 

Over 2,000 young doctors and interns threaten to hand in their resignation letters over long working hours. - Ukraine unveils an interactive memorial after 80 years to commemorate the victims of the Babyn Yar Massacre during the Holocaust. - Google launches a pilot program here in Israel to optimize traffic lights by using artificial intelligence.

Israel and the US discussing Iran, as the Ayatollahs push back against enormous ‘geopolitical changes' in the region. - Israelis lobbing heavy criticism towards the Bennett-Lapid coalition; over its recent meetings with the Palestinian authority leadership. Can peace ever be achieved while abbas is in charge? - An ancient throne truly fit for a king, discovered in the city of David-Jerusalem.

A pandora's box of secret documents leaked to the public. And hundreds of Israelis implicated in the so called Pandora-Papers. - An assassination attempt in Cyprus gone awry. But who called for the hit? - Israel and Lebanon now set to come back to the negotiating table. The United States appointing a new mediator in their Mediterranean maritime border dispute. 

Israel targets Hamas installations with airstrikes, in response to renewed attacks from Gaza. - A massive oil pipeline agreement between Israel and the UAE put on ice, following an allegedly negligent risk report. - Another round of good news from the Olympics in Tokyo.   

The cabinet meets today to approve new restrictions as new statistics revealed about the spread of the Delta Variant in Israel. - The Israeli delegation at the Olympics - Avishag Semberg bringing home Israel's first medal. - Israeli startup Helios heads to space, joining Japanese missions to the moon.

ILTV looks into the foggy details behind Washington's decision to stall the reopening of its consulate for the Palestinians in Jerusalem. - Former Prime Minister Netanyahu becomes a backseat driver to Israel's ongoing Coronavirus response strategy. - Romance reportedly on the decline in the Holy Land, with depressing new statistics ahead of Israel's valentine's day equivalent, Tu B'Av.

Israeli spy-ware developer NSO, responds to the latest reports of abuse of their Pegasus software. - The Rabbinate pushing back against a new proposal for reforming the process of getting Kosher certifications. -  High-speed connectivity reaching the outer edges of Israeli society.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream corporation taking a controversial stance in the Middle East – and deciding to discontinue its franchise agreements with Israel. - Newly sworn-in Knesset member, Shirly Pinto, makes her first big splash on government policy. - 33 year-old Israeli basketballer, Omri Casspi, announces intentions on Sunday, to retire from the NBA.

Major changes to the status quo in Jerusalem reported - Far from unity – Jewish groups at the Western wall clashing over Tisha B'Av holiday practices. - A trio of Israeli filmmakers spending their second Sabbath in detention in Nigeria, and the group still being denied both official charges and legal representation. 

Iran seemingly drifting further and further from a negotiated nuclear deal. - A brand new Coronavirus Czar is appointed in time for Israel's shifting in policy - Lazy puppy owners beware. You'd better start picking up after your pets, because your days of anonymity are numbered

Israel takes a new approach of ‘soft suppression' against the coronavirus. - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spends a half hour blasting the Knesset opposition as a bunch of sourpusses.  - In a historic first-of-its-kind address, Yamina MK Shirley Pinto hitting the Knesset with hard truths during an all-sign-language speech.

Emergency rescue efforts in Miami come to a close after two weeks of tireless work - Israel's COVID cabinet outlines its latest response to the virus - A whole new section to the western-wall tunnels finally set to open to the public

As the Delta variant continues to spread across the world, is Israel on the verge of a 4th wave? - Reuven Rivlin ends his 7 year term as Israel's president, as Isaac Herzog is sworn in as the country's 11th president - The coalition fails again to reach a majority on legislation

Israel finally finds a taker for its soon-to-expire vaccine stocks.  - International investigators call for official probes into Iranian President-Elect Ebrahim Raisi…  - Israel unveiling its first all-women tank unit. ILTV taking a deeper look at the role of women in the military; and the opposition they face.

Israeli Defense Forces retaliate against Hamas as incendiary and explosive balloons continue to float over the southern border. - Foreign Minister Yair Lapid slammed for apparently committing a major faux pas during his recent trip to the UAE. - Israel commemorating the incredible rescue mission in Entebbe, Uganda – on this, the 45th anniversary of the operation.

An IDF soldier wounded in a stabbing attack in the Jordan Valley - German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier arriving in Israel to meet with top Israeli officials and pay his respects at Yad Vashem - The IDF and Israel aerospace industries reveal the 'jaguar' – a ground-breaking robotic ground vehicle

A new economic deal struck and signed by Emirati and Israeli officials during Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid's landmark trip to the UAE… and ribbons cut at the Abu Dhabi Israeli Embassy - Israel still in the green, but racing to prevent a potentially disastrous fourth wave - More news from Surfside, and Israeli responders on the scene talk about their delicate search and rescue method as they work against time in Florida

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid landing in the UAE, for the first official visit to the Gulf State by a top Israeli official. - The world still ignoring terror group Hamas' recruitment of child soldiers... - A ridiculous heat wave crawling across the region.  Stay tuned for the best tips on how to not melt in the sun.

Foreign minister Yair Lapid meets with the US secretary of state in Rome - The search for survivors continues in the Florida building collapse - Despite an uptick in cases, Israel's coronavirus cabinet convenes and decides - no new restrictions

New Coronavirus cases reaching over 100 for the third day in a row. - Israeli foreign minister Yair Lapid announces first official visit to Rome to meet with the US Secretary of State - The Latest on Iran - The Attack On Its Nuclear Facility And The Ongoing Negotiations

PM Naftali Bennett announcing brand new & renewed covid restrictions, amidst the latest bump in infections. - Israel reportedly pressured into a rare condemnation of major trading partner, China. The fallout still unknown. - The IDF unveiling a laser with the ability to shoot down drones, rockets and mortars.

Israel's Health Ministry reporting 125 new COVID cases overnight. Israel's way overdue for a massive earthquake, and it's definitely on the way.

-Prime Minister Bennett calling for renewed coronavirus restrictions; as the Indian ‘delta variant' continues to spread -Israel reportedly refusing to renegotiate a vaccine swap agreement with the Palestinian Authority after Ramallah used a lie to kill the deal -An official state investigation into the tragedy at Mount Meron approved by the cabinet in Jerusalem

Iran elects a new president, and an alleged mass murder suspected of crimes against humanity is the winner by a landslide. - The Palestinian Authority throwing away a million COVID vaccines – as they call for investigation into a supposed major scandal with Israel. - Masks are back. Health authorities reinstating limited restrictions after another COVID outbreak is reported in an Israeli school.

An imam in the Israeli city of Lod, arrested for incitement against police. A highly controversial military practice practically ending overnight much to the applause of rights groups worldwide. Archaeological researchers discovering an ancient love story between modern humans and Neanderthals

Israel responds to Hamas-provoked terror attacks with targeted airstrikes in Gaza - The contentious Jerusalem flag parade finally hits the streets after twice being delayed - Thousands of Americans in Israel reportedly trapped due to backlogs at the embassies. We have the details, and more on the efforts to address the growing crisis.

The fledgling Lapid-Bennett coalition is approaching its first major obstacle on the streets of Jerusalem. - An entire ecosystem, unique to a tiny plot in Israel under attack. - The indoor mask mandate is lifted. Stay tuned for what's left of Israel's coronavirus restrictions.

The new Netanyahu-less government takes its seat in an historic sea-change in Knesset.  - A closer look at just what the new coalition can and will attempt to accomplish. - A beauty-line for men that smells as amazing as it is refreshing.  

Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says F35 sale to United Arab Emirates critical part of Abraham Accords. - New Saar 6 warship arrives in Israel and docks at Haifa port. - Aliyah super week sees hundreds immigrating to Israel.

With only days remaining to form a new government, will Naftali Bennett agree to join the coalition of change? - The UN Human Rights Council adopts a resolution to launch an investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes. - The first group of international tourists in over a year arrives in Israel to tour the Holy Land.

One of three suspects in the negligent deaths of 14 people in Italy, including 5 Israelis from the same family – reportedly now admitting fault for the tragedy. - Israel and Hamas terrorists meeting for indirect ceasefire talks in Cairo, Egypt. - Over 40 years after being discovered a 1500 year old amulet inscribed with the Jewish name for God turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority. 

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel, for the first leg of his Mideast tour. - We take a deeper look at a new study on the experience of American Jewry that as of late, is more relevant than ever. - An Israeli Instagrammer taking on the waves of online antisemitism with a brand new video spoof.

A terrible tragedy in Italy kills 14 and practically orphans a 5-year old Israeli in the process. - Defense Minister Benny Gantz unveils his plans for the future in the aftermath of operation Guardian of the walls. - All coronavirus restrictions are scheduled to be lifted by next month.

With the ceasefire in effect, both sides assessing the damages and trying to return to daily life. - While in Tel Aviv people march for peaceful coexistence, pro-Palestinian protestors take to streets of major cities worldwide. - And Israel’s Eden Alen bringing a beautiful performance at the Eurovision song competition.

Operation “Guardian of the Walls” entering its 11th day as both sides preparing for a ceasefire. - Foreign ministers from Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia Land in Israel in a show of solidarity and support. - Residents from the South share their experiences living along the Gaza border.

International Authorities call for ceasefire, as Hamas and Israel continue to trade blows. - We take a deeper look into who and what Hamas truly is… - Protests both peaceful and decidedly less so still spreading across the state. 

Hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad rockets continue to rain down indiscriminately on Israel – as Israel responds with hundreds of targeted airstrikes. - Protests both peaceful and violent continue to erupt across the country between Arabs and Jews. - Another disaster befalls Haredi Jews as a section of bleachers collapses in a makeshift synagogue on Sunday killing two.

Palestinian rockets continuing to rain down indiscriminately on Israeli civilian regions. Israel responding with hundreds of airstrikes of its own.

Jerusalem Day marked with riots and clashes as opposed to celebrations and parades. - The political ‘change bloc’ reportedly closing in on a deal to form the government. - Wounded IDF veterans are given the support they deserve.

Clashes break out in Jerusalem as 80,000 Palestinians arrive to pray at the temple mount. - Tensions spilling over from the strip too, as fire balloons from Gaza set fires in Israeli fields. - And this Israeli set his sights above and beyond the basic confines of photography.

The manhunt for the Tapuach junction shooter comes to a terribly bitter close - president Rivlin officially tasks opposition leader Yair Lapid with trying to form the next government - destination – the international space station. ILTV explores the 44 Israeli experiments chosen to head into the void. 

Israeli Forces arrest the wife and son of a suspected terrorist on the run after a West Bank shooting - Getting by with a little help from friends. Israel delivers medical aid to India, as COVID-19 ravages the country's health system - An Israeli artist is using military combat equipment in a way you would never expect

IDF soldiers closing in on the suspected terrorist who shot up a bus stop at the Tapuach Junction on Sunday - President Rivlin likely to have his hands full as Prime Minister Netanyahu’s mandate to form a government comes to a close - A historic first in the world of Israeli sports

Two terror attacks hit Israel Sunday, as citizens still reeling from the tragedy at Mount Meron over the weekend. - Memorials for Mount Meron end – investigations beginning. - And finally, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s mandate to form a coalition ending tonight.

Defense minister Gantz becomes justice minister as well, as prime minister Netanyahu gives in to demands from legal authorities - Israel and Lebanon resume diplomatic talks with respect to our shared maritime borders - hundreds of personal case files dumped in full on the side of the road in central Israel