Jonathan Benedek / Tazpit News Agency
ARTICLES BY: Jonathan Benedek / Tazpit News Agency
Terror Attacks Having Impact on Jerusalem Nightlife
JERUSALEM -- The current wave of terrorist attacks has some Israelis rethinking their daily routines. “They call it terror for a reason,” Udi Kaniel, co-owner of Jerusalem...
Terror Attacks Have Jerusalem Residents Learning Self-Defense
The current wave of terrorist stabbing attacks in Jerusalem and elsewhere has left many Israelis on edge. In light of the current security situation, the...
Thousands of Additional Police Deployed to Bolster Security in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM - Against the backdrop of a surge in terror attacks across Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked security officials to expand police presence throughout the country,...
Europe Gives More Money to UNRWA as Part of Its Solution to Migrant Crisis
Against the backdrop of the current refugee crisis that has swamped Europe, the European Union announced on September 30 that it will be providing more...
Jerusalem Police Take Measures to Prevent Escalation of Violence During Sukkot Holiday
JERUSALEM - In light of the recent escalation of violence in Israel’s capital, the Jerusalem police are taking measures to preserve stability and order. “Police units are in...
Rare Church Mosaic, Uncovered by Israeli Schoolchildren, to Go on Display
Approximately two years ago, an extremely unique 1,500-year-old mosaic, which comprised part of the floor of an abandoned church from the Byzantine era, was discovered...
Tourism to Israel Makes Comeback After Gaza-War Slump
Tourism in Israel has made a comeback from its downward spiral during and shortly after last summer's war in Gaza. "The recovery trend after Operation Protective Edge continues...
Heavy Sandstorm Strikes Israel, Elderly and Children Seek Medical Aid
A heavy sandstorm hit Israel early Tuesday morning, blowing in from Syria and Jordan in the northwest. The storm considerably raised air pollution levels in northern...
Agreement Reached Between Netanyahu and Arab MKs on Integration Plan for Israeli Arabs
Prime Minister Netanyahu convened a meeting last week aimed at finding solutions to help integrate and improve the Arab-Israeli sector. Attendees included Joint Arab List leader MK Ayman Odeh,...
British Teacher Fired After Threatening to Send Jewish Students ‘Off to the Gas Chambers’
Prominent US Jewish Group Expresses ‘Horror and Anguish’ at Plight of Syrian Kurds Facing Turkish Military Onslaught
Turkey’s Assault on the Kurds: The Silence of the Islamists
Path to Israeli Unity Government May Be Opening, With Gantz Indicating a Willingness to Sit With Netanyahu
Did We Need Another Sandy Koufax?