No food, no heating and no medication - one NGO paints a dismal image of the Jewish state in winter 2018

With Moscow smarting over losing plane during IAF attack in Syria, Russian newspaper says Kremlin made deal with Tehran that gives Iranian allies full protection.

Initial details emerge from the investigation into the deadly terrorist attack that claimed two lives: terrorist escaped holding soldier's weapon and prepared a hiding place in advance; meanwhile, security forces arrest dozens of Hamas activists in the West Bank.

Sgt. Yosef Cohen and Staff Sgt. Yovel Moryosef remembered as dedicated and devoted friends, family members and warriors.

A Palestinian man stabs a soldier and strikes him in the head with a stone at a military post in the West Bank; IDF troops are searching the area for the assailant who fled the scene; the attack comes a day after a wave of violence left two IDF soldiers dead and four other people wounded.

Staff Sgt. Yovel Moryosef and Sgt.Yoseph Cohen were on guard duty at a West Bank bus stop when they were shot dead Thursday.

Owner of kiosk close to bus stop where Palestinian gunman shot dead 2 IDF soldiers recalls the moments before the attack; Minister Steinitz accuses Abbas of inciting violence and encouraging terror.

Council to meet next week after US request on Israel's behalf; Jerusalem and Washington also promoting draft resolution to define Hezbollah as terrorist organization.

IDF launches manhunt for assailants in drive-by shooting, slaps closure on area; hours later, IDF soldier lightly hurt in car-ramming in Al-Bireh; day of violence begins when 2 Border Police hurt in Jerusalem stabbing.

Veteran journalist who survived Auschwitz and two death marches was an international icon and prolific writer on World War II.

Israeli-American actress tells Palestinian-owned, London-based outlet that contentious law is 'a mistake' she doesn't agree with

Two months after murdering Kim Levengrond Yehezkel and Ziv Hagbi in a shooting attack in the Barkan industrial area, Ashraf Na'alwa was shot dead by security forces; he was armed when forces arrived at his hiding place.

As part of the hunt for the cell that carried out the attack at the entrance to Ofra, a Border Police force fired at a Palestinian taxi in a village near Ramallah, killing the driver and injuring a passenger.

Infant boy delivered prematurely after his mother was seriously hurt during attack outside settlement of Ofra dies despite frantic efforts by doctors to save his life; both parents still hospitalized

Former dep. chief of staff Maj. Gen. (res.) Yair Golan advised against over-emphasizing relations with Sunni Arab states at conference on Eastern Mediterranean regional cooperation.

Zionist Union lawmaker: Government cannot function, erodes public trust when PM is also defense, foreign and health minister

Italian foreign ministry undersecretary says deputy PM Salvini should not 'speak about geopolitics without understanding the causes'; Salvini doubles down, says 'If we do not identify the adversary, the game will never be won.'

Meeting with Italian deputy PM, Netanyahu calls for UN forces to take action over terror group's tunnels dug from Lebanon into Israel.

The former Palestinian Security Services head Mohammed Dahlan says the two-state solution is not likely to be realized; 'Instead of nurturing illusions that will never be fulfilled, we should start internalizing the notion of one state for two nations, and demand full rights for the Palestinians,' he says.

Raja Zaatry resigns ahead of expected dismissal by mayor, in light of demand from Netanyahu, widespread opposition in city

In hopes other countries follow US example, Housing and Construction Ministry leads plan for 'diplomatic quarter' built over 25 acres in East Talpiot; 'Hurry up, the best spots are running out,' Minister Galant tells international community.

Israel's Ambassador to the Netherlands, Aviv Shiron tells Prime Minister Netanyahu the Foreign Ministry's situation 'has never been worse'; Netanyahu, who is also the foreign minister, vows to 'bring budgets back to the Foreign Ministry' after 2019 elections.

Welfare services across Israel to be suspended in the coming days as social workers demand a change in policy to ensure better working conditions that would guarantee them higher pay and protection from violence.

B'Tselem releases footage showing Muhammad Habali, a 22-year-old mentally challenged and disabled man from Tulkarem, getting shot in the back of the head by 3 Israeli soldiers on quiet street, contradicting IDF reports of violent disturbances.

After Yair Netanyahu calls left-wing politicians and the media 'traitors,' his father the prime minister notes he 'rejects the use of the term "treason" by any side in a political argument'; at court hearing on lawsuit, Yair Netanyahu flips the finger to protesters, curses in his cross-examination.

A week into Operation Northern Shield, the IDF finds another attack tunnel crossing from Lebanon into Israel; the troops placed explosives in the tunnel; Netanyahu warns Hezbollah of 'unimaginable blow' if it 'makes a mistake and harms us.'

Border Police officers shoot and kill a Palestinian man near Hebron after he attempted to ram his car into them; in a separate incident in the northern Jordan Rift Valley, police say another Palestinian drove his car toward IDF forces, who opened fire and wounded the driver.

Terror organization publishes videos and photos showing IDF soldiers working along the Lebanese border, reporting on the locations of the troops and the tools they use, while the IDF distributes recording of the noise of tunnel digging.

The Shiite terror group is calling on Lebanese residents to clash with the IDF at Israeli enclaves beyond the perimeter fence in an effort to sabotage Operation Northern Shield.

Arab League's Secretary-General, Ahmad Abu Al Ghait, warns Brazilian Foreign Ministry against moving its embassy to Jerusalem after President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said he planned to follow US lead.

Mohammed al-Emadi says Israel has expressed security concerns over building an airport in the enclave; the Jewish State's offer to establish an airport on its side of the border was rejected by Qatar.

Chief military prosecutor in Ukraine says his country will demand Viktor Yanukovych's extradition if he arrives in Israel; issue will pose a political dilemma for Jerusalem, since Yanukovych is close to Russian President Putin.

Einat Kalisch-Rotem reportedly says to PM Netanyahu she won't rescind her decision to appoint Raja Za'atara, who once compared Zionism to ISIS, as the city's deputy mayor; meanwhile, her vacation photo sparks outrage among the city's residents.

Suspects reportedly scouted local schools, recruiting underage girls as sex workers for drug-fueled parties, attended largely by Israeli businessmen and discharged IDF soldiers. The illegal sex business was marketed as 'tour packages.'

Ahmed Salama was murdered in Jaljulya Friday, the motive seems to be his sale of Palestinian land to Jews, the same motive for which his father was murdered three decades ago; Residents of his hometown rejoiced at the killing.

Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely writes letter to her French counterpart urging him to rescind Human Rights Prize awarded to 'anti-Israeli organizations' B'Tselem and Al-Haq.

After 7-months-pregnant woman wounded in drive-by shooting at Ofra Junction, doctors had to deliver baby early; his condition deteriorated early Monday morning, and he was put on a ventilator.

At least 7 people were shot from a passing Palestinian vehicle near Ofra junction: 21-year-old pregnant woman was seriously wounded, two men were moderately wounded and four were lightly wounded; IDF troops who were present nearby responded by firing towards the suspect vehicle, which fled.

Military Police opens investigation into the death of 22 year-old Palestinian man after a video surfaced appearing to show him being shot in the back; his brother says he suffered from mental and physical disabilities, and used a stick to help him walk.

The terrorist organization is documenting Operation Northern Shield at close range; Lebanon claims IDF placed border demarcations on their side of fence; growing assessment: the operation will take several months with an escalation being only a matter of time.

Israeli government asks German Chancellor Angela Merkel to cut funding for an exhibition that 'reflects the Palestinian-Muslim view on Jerusalem'; Jewish Museum: 'We believe in an open dialogue on controversial issues.'

From the March of Return demonstrations on the Gaza border to the Royal wedding: News agencies Reuters and AFP selected their top images of the past year.

Gulf state pledged $150 million to Gaza as part of the Qatar Development Fund, with $90 million earmarked for Hamas civil servants and welfare, while additional $60 million is used to buy fuel to restart Gaza's only power station.

According to The Washington Post, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince bin Salman used advanced cybersecurity software 'Pegasus,' developed by NSO Group and its subsidiary, Q Cyber Technologies, to spy on dissident journalist.

Kafr Kela in southern Lebanon is home to some 10,000 people, mostly farmers, but also to a Hezbollah military base complete with fighters, about 20 arms depots, fighting positions and observation posts?all ready for the day Nasrallah orders the start of the operation to conquer the Galilee.

Suspected members of the Shiite terror organization approach the site of IDF work to thwart cross-border terror tunnels, prompting Israeli troops to open fire at them; IDF spokesperson says Hezbollah made use of the bad weather in an attempt to steal military equipment; no casualties were reported.

MK Yoav Kisch submitted a bill to allow regulated exports of medical cannabis; State stands to gain NIS one billion in taxes; Israeli firms already opening farms in Europe.

The appointment of Raja Za'atara as Haifa's mayor deputy by newly-elected Mayor Einat Kalisch Rotem sparks ire among Haifa's residents; when asked whether Hamas is a terror organization, Za'atara replied 'an occupied nation has the right to resist the occupation.'

Despite pressure by the BDS movement on local authorities to scrap the project, the center?located in the slums of Johannesburg and renovated with the help of Israel's ambassador to South Africa?was unveiled last week.

The UN General Assembly rejects the American draft resolution seeking to condemn the terror organization with 87 votes in favor, 58 against, 32 abstentions and 16 countries did not vote; PM Netanyahu praises countries voting in favor, while a Hamas official says the American administration received a 'hard blow.'

Internal report by Israeli Civil Administration reveals the Palestinian Authority is promoting a plan to take over land by planting olive trees in the West Bank, particularly near Jewish communities; COGAT: Report based on Palestinian data, we haven't verified it.

Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda is investigating complaints concerning alleged war crimes by Israel during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge, the 2018 Gaza border incidents, as well as settlement construction and home demolitions in the West Bank.

Senior IDF officials say they've known about the tunnels along Israel-Lebanon border for more than two years but waited until plans for Operation Northern Shield were finalized.

German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron drive unprecedented effort for all 28 member states to ratify declaration, authored by WJC, committing to combat anti-Semitism and protect Jewish communities; Sweden, Spain initially opposed.

GOC Northern Commander Maj. Gen. Yoel Strick shows UNIFIL commander the tunnel IDF uncovered near Metula and presents him with aerial photos of another tunnel in Lebanese village of Ramyeh, demanding UNIFIL neutralize it.

In briefing to 25 foreign ambassadors in the upper Galilee, Prime Minister Netanyahu says there is 'reasonable possibility' Israel will have to operate in Lebanon to neutralize the threat posed by Hezbollah's terror tunnels.

The first big winter storm of the year hits Israel, with streets flooding in Tel Aviv, Rehovot and Yavne among others; Hadera Stream sees most rain, with 20 mm in one hour and a total of 40 mm by 8am.

Israeli human rights group B?Tselem and Palestinian Al-Haq to receive French Republic's 2018 Human Rights Prize; B?Tselem: 'only by ending occupation can there be a future'; Minister Regev: 'not a prize, but a badge of shame.'

In the wake of Operation Northern Shield, Lebanese Prime Minister Hariri condemns Israeli 'violations' of Lebanon's sovereignty but refrains from directly mentioning IDF activity on the border meant to neutralize Hezbollah's terror tunnels.

Moshe 'Chico' Edri failed to disclose meeting with Chava Yodfat, who performed his lie-detector test, several days before the test, leading him to opt out of the race; 'I don't intend to allow the ongoing slandering against me to continue,' he says.

Police say Prime Minister Netanyahu promoted sale of Walla! News site to one of his billionaire friends, including Sheldon Adelson, James Packer, Larry Ellison and Paul T. Marinelli; but site owner Shaul Elovitch apparently didn't want to sell and sabotaged the deal.

Following report that the prime minister asked Walla! News owner Elovitch to publish story that Bennett's wife, Gilat, worked as a chef at non-kosher restaurants, the furious education minister demands apology; Likud: 'Bennett kept briefing reporters against Sara Netanyahu.'

After IDF launches Operation Northern Shield near Metula, Hezbollah releases footage of the Israeli army operating near moshav Zar'it; meanwhile, a Lebanese television station airs footage of the 'cement factory' that concealed Hezbollah's tunnel destroyed by IDF, in an attempt to show that it wasn't used for terrorist activity.

Residents of the north say they've been notifying authorities about tunnel threat for years, but were blatantly ignored; Gabbi was told 'the rocky ground is not fit for tunnel digging'; it turns out the residents were right all along?Hezbollah men were walking under their feet.

Hamas-controlled military court sentences a 55-year-old woman, Amal, to hanging in absentia for allegedly helping recruit her nephew to Israeli intelligence services, as part of the terror group's campaign against Israeli collaborators.

In special ceremony, Prime Minister Netanyahu recognizes Shin Bet operations and the agents behind these groundbreaking undertakings; 'The citizens of Israel owe you their lives,' the prime minister says.

The terror organization's leader Nasrallah has spoken about seizing the Israeli Galilee long before the IDF launched Operation Northern Shield on Tuesday; the plan entails elite Hezbollah fighters infiltrating Israel, entrenching themselves in Israeli communities near the border and taking hostages.

In special ministerial committee meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu promises to make full use of underutilized budgets to combat domestic abuse, asserts handling should be two-pronged: assistance to battered women and harsher punishments to abusive men.

Some 30,000 people gather at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv for a mass rally against violence and murder of women; 'Today it's a slap or a threat, but this woman might not have tomorrow,' says daughter of Aliza Shafak, who was murdered by her husband two months ago.

Ambassador Danny Danon believes US draft resolution condemning the terror organization for launching rockets into Israel will be approved by the General Assembly 'no matter what,' despite the PA representatives' suggestion they will support Hamas and Iranian efforts to sabotage the vote.

Hidden camera set up inside a tunnel by IDF documents two Hezbollah terrorists approaching the camera before it self-destructs; Netanyahu: 'we will continue Operation Northern Shield until all its objectives are met.'

Ahead of the main rally against domestic violence, families of domestic violence speak about the protest; Ortal Shafak, whose mother was murdered by her then-husband: 'we shouldn't have to wait for so many women to die before we wake up.'

In response to IDF Operation Northern Shield, the Shiite terror organization demonstrates restraint; 'Netanyahu is tilting at windmills in Lebanon to evade his criminal investigation,' a Hezbollah official contends.

Rashida Tlaib, the first Palestinian-American to be elected to the US House of Representatives, declared her support to BDS movement, adding that she plans an alternative to AIPAC's pro-Israel tour for new legislators.

Figures released by IDF Manpower Directorate reveal that Givatayim has the highest female enlistment rate, while Modi'in takes the top spot for men; Ariel jumps record-breaking 30 places to enter the top 10.

Israel announces beginning of Operation Northern Shield after discovering Hezbollah efforts to construct network of offensive tunnels on Lebanon border; 'This is the most blatant proof of the violation of UN Resolution 1701 that ended the Second Lebanon War,' IDF says.

Thousands of men and women take part in the nationwide protest against violence toward women; a display of hundreds of red shoes spread across Habima Square in Tel Aviv opens strike; Azrieli Junction in Tel Aviv closed to traffic, with demonstrators holding signs saying, 'Stop killing women.'

Report, published eight years after the forest fire that killed 44 people, suggests that local authorities and emergency services failed to implement the recommendations made by the previous State Comptroller's report.

Petition urges the High Court of Justice to order the state to prevent the second installment of Qatari aid from being transferred to the strip until it can be guaranteed the money won't be used to fund Hamas's terror activities.

Omar Abdulaziz, a sharp critic of the Riyadh royals, claims his phone conversations with the murdered journalist had been exposed to Saudi authorities after he clicked on a link allegedly sent to him by the NSO Group, and is now demanding $160,000 in damages from the company.

Following Thursday's strike in Damascus, which the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights attributed to Israel, senior official of the Lebanese terror organization adds, 'Hezbollah positions were not exposed to any bombardment.'

A document from The Anti-Trust Authority about the Bezeq-Yes merger prompted Shaul Elovitch, then a shareholder in both companies who stood to gain NIS 1 billion from the deal, to ask for an urgent meeting with Netanyahu, then also the communications minister. Elovitch allegedly instructed Netanyahu what to do to ensure the deal goes ahead.

Following first $15 million cash infusion last month, 30,000 Hamas officials are expected to receive salaries funded by the Gulf Arab state on Tuesday; Israel, meanwhile, is unable to guarantee the money reaches the right people.

The Independent reports Israeli Special Forces in the botched raid in Gaza used 'detailed but fake' IDs of real Gazans and claimed they were transporting patients back to their homes, but their accents arouse suspicions.

The Knesset Research and Information Center's (RIC) report shows that the army invests tens of millions of shekels a year in programs that assist Haredi lone soldiers; in addition, the defense establishment discriminates between Haredim and those who choose to leave the ultra-Orthodox community, even though the latter are also included in the draft quota and come from the same background.

Poll, conducted by Jewish People Policy Institute, finds that most Jews in the country light the Hanukkah menorah and consume sufganiyot during the holiday, while American Jews view the festival as one of the most important Jewish holidays.

The Riklin and Magal show intends to broadcast excerpts from an interview with PM Rabin's murderer, while the Israel Prison Service claims Amir didn't speak to any media outlets recently.

Thousands of women expected to take to the streets on Tuesday to protest government inaction in addressing violence against women; cities including Tel Aviv, Haifa, Be'er Sheva and Jerusalem and many companies and organizations pledge support to campaign.

After conclusion of investigation in the Bezeq-Walla! News corruption cause, Israel Police and Israel Securities Authority says there is evidence to charge Prime Minister Netanyahu with bribery, fraud and breach of trust after he allegedly made regulatory decisions to benefit Bezeq in return for favorable coverage in Walla! News.

Police arrest 40 doctors, medical interns and pharmacists from the Arab sector on suspicion of presenting false diplomas from medical schools in Armenia in order to receive an Israeli medical license, even though they did not finish their studies

Propaganda video released by Lebanon's terror group, which features images of IDF soldiers and Kirya headquarters base in Tel Aviv, warns Israel against striking Shiite organization's targets in the country with a message reading 'If you dare attack, you will regret it.'

Advisory Committee for the Appointment of Senior Officials rejects appointment of Moshe Edri over his meeting with lawyer representing a man who is pressing charges against the former senior officer; Public Security Minister Erdan plans to fight for the appointment.

Hours after an Iranian plane flew directly to Beirut, Syrian television reports that its air defenses downed an Israeli warplane and four missiles; IDF says Syrian reports are false and no Israeli plane was shot down; in addition, a missile was fired at an open area in the Golan Heights.

Thanks to its armor, National Interest magazine crowns the Israeli Merkava Mark IV as one of the world's best tanks; tank 'has excellent armor' and firepower; in first place is the Russian T-90 A.

IDF predicts that Hamas will rely on its tunnels in the next military round in Gaza, in an attempt to draw soldiers to an underground city located deep beyond enemy lines; to thwart the tunnel threat, IDF's Combat Engineering Corps has acquired groundbreaking technologies capable of locating and dismantling Hamas's tunnel capability.

Iranian airline affiliated with the Revolutionary Guards reportedly continues transferring to Hezbollah advanced weapon systems meant to convert inaccurate projectiles into precision-guided missiles, conducting for the first time a direct flight from Tehran to the Lebanese capital.

Irish Senate approves another stage of bill intended to outlaw imports of goods produced in 'illegal settlements in occupied territories'; Legislation, initially introduced by Irish senator with ties to Palestinian terror groups, was labeled by Minister Erdan as a 'disgrace.'

Central American President Jimmy Morales's wife, Patricia, officially invited Mrs. Netanyahu to take part in a cornerstone laying ceremony at a village named 'Jerusalem'; the PM's wife is expected to announce additional Israeli aid in the fields of pediatrics and drinking water purification.

Zionist Union MKs Robert Tiviaev and Yehiel Bar miss the vote on bill proposal to increase old-age pension to equal minimum wage; after offsetting votes with Social Equality Minister Gila Gamliel, Tiviaev says 'he was held up by a personal phone call,' preventing him from attending the vote.

House of Shin Bet Director Nadav Argaman was under surveillance for several days before the hidden camera, installed by a civilian company for a private client, was detected by the Protective Security Department.

18 plaintiffs file lawsuit against the home rental company in Delaware, claiming Airbnb's decision to removing listing of some 200 homes in West Bank is 'redlining' Jewish-owned properties while letting Muslims and Christians rent their homes; 'Airbnb has made a religion- and nationality-based decision about who can list,' says lawyer.

The Caracal and Bardalas battalions, where men and women serve together, will be united under the Paran brigade as IDF reorganizes to better confront Sinai drug smuggling.

Campaign planned to dissuade Justice Minister Shaked from signing extradition order for Malka Leifer, a former school principal charged with sexual crimes against children, to Australia; 'We will expose Shaked's reprehensible conduct in the Leifer case, and the questionable connection between the minister and people of wealth and power in Australia,' campaign organizers write.

Ohad Hertz, was disabled in a 2015 stabbing, he confronted his attacker in court: 'You represent evil, I preach love and compassion'; terrorist sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, ordered to pay NIS 30,000 in compensation.

The winter rains have transformed blackened fields, burnt by incendiary balloons from Gaza, green again and vegetation blooms across northern Negev; but residents are concerned about what next summer will bring.

Palestinian collaborator allegedly helped Israeli force in mission to plant listening devices in the strip, Hamas official claims in interview with Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Akhbar; the troops entered using IDs that belong to real Gazans.

A Dutch carpenter, who is a devout Christian and a staunch supporter of Israel, reconstructs the biblical ship; now it is on its way to the 'land of God,' carrying life-size plastic animals.

In an interview with The Washington Post, President Trump says US doesn't have to stay in the region as it's 'producing more oil now than we?ve ever produced'; adds he might cancel G20 meeting with Russia's President Putin amid Moscow's 'aggression' towards Ukraine.

Prime Minister Netanyahu expresses concern of CNN poll that found anti-Semitism is rife in Europe; 'people who say Israel doesn't have a right to exist?I think is the ultimate anti-Semitic statement,' he says.

An art project covering exterior walls of the iconic Hollywood High School was painted by a staunch Israel supporter and initiated by Consulate General of Israel in Los Angeles, and a pro-Israel advocacy organization Artists 4 Israel.

The 29-year-old Congresswoman faces major backlash after she wrote on her Twitter account that migrants who are heading to US from Central America can be considered refugees just as 'Jewish families fleeing Germany'; Ocasio-Cortez in the past harshly criticized Israel for shooting Palestinian protesters during Gaza border demonstrations.

Following Chadian President Déby?s historic visit to Israel, Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu is expected to travel to the central African nation in the near future to officially announce the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two states.

Despite fast-improving relations with North Korea, Seoul plans to purchase 2 of ELTA Systems' Green Pine Block C radar system, boosting S. Korea's capability to detect and track ballistic missiles from a long distance early on.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry, which has been under Netanyahu's leadership since May 2015, has a NIS 330 million budget deficit; 'Netanyahu shattered the ministry. Whoever takes the job needs to condition the appointment on a commitment for funding, otherwise he would have a hard time functioning,' says ministry official.

Money and fuel brought into the strip is being used to reactivate sewage treatment plants in Gaza and to increase the supply of clean running water to Palestinian families. The improvement in sanitary conditions reduces the chance of disease outbreak.

The head of the airline's Development and Resources Department, Rami Yogev, is suspected of helping a large-scale drug trafficking network bring nearly 15 kilograms of cocaine into Israel from South Africa; former Shin Bet agent also among suspects in the case.

One in 20 Europeans surveyed has never heard of the Holocaust. More than a quarter believe Jews have too much influence in business and finance. One in five believes anti-Semitism is a response to everyday actions of Jews.

16-year-old Yara Ayub had been missing for 3 days when she was found dead in a dumpster, while 13-year-old Eritrean national Silvana Tsegai was found at a Tel Aviv apartment after having been beaten to death; they are the 23rd and 24th women murdered this year.

As part of a series of unusual steps to release east Jerusalem resident Issam Akel, 53, the Israel Police arrests the PA's Jerusalem governor Adnan Rit for the 3rd time this month; Rit is suspected of involved in Akel's 'abduction.'

Terrorist rams his car into a group of soldiers carrying out engineering work on the road near Karmei Tzur, lightly wounding 3 of them; perpetrator shot and killed at the scene by IDF reservist.