Yesterday's News

All-black penguin discovered

King Penguins are notorious for their prim, tuxedoed appearance -- but a recently discovered all-black penguin seems unafraid to defy convention.

Purim Recollections: The Real Heroes of Sderot

It was the eve of Purim and I had just arrived to the station from Ashkelon. The rain was pouring outside and I knew there was no way I would make it in time.

Conduct unbecoming on suspicion they asked nine-year old Palestinian to open bags thought to contain explosives 

British journalist released from Hamas custody

Paul Martin, accused of 'defaming image of Palestinian people,' handed over to British diplomats who drive him out of Gaza. 'My release great victory for the freedom.

Court OKs extradition of Swede in Auschwitz case

Stockholm court says former neo-Nazi leader can be extradited to Poland, where he is suspected of involvement in theft of infamous sign.

Ahmadinejad: Israel world's most hated state

Iranian president asserts Jewish state will soon be annihilated. 'Another war won't help, West questioning value of investing in Zionist regime,' he says.

Americans Sue Israel over Daughter's Death in Gaza

The parents of American pro-Gaza activist Rachel Corrie have filed a civil suit against Israel over the death of their daughter in Gaza in 2003.

Amit Travolsi - Musician and Soon-to-be IDF Combat Soldier

Arutz Sheva TV joined musician and singer Amit Travolsi at a unique, very exclusively Israeli, event – a cross between a recruitment party and a celebration.

32nd Anniversary of the Coastal Road Massacre

Thursday, March 11 marks 32 years since the Coastal Road Attack, the single most deadly terrorist attack carried out in Israel.

Tzvia Art School – Creative Art and Jewish Religion Coexist

The Wollinitz Tzvia Art School for Girls held an exhibition this week of students' final projects at the Jerusalem City Hall.

Hamas Releases British Reporter Paul Martin

Hamas has released British journalist Paul Martin, who was arrested in Gaza one month ago. Hamas accused Martin of spying for Israel.

Canada: Investigation over Online Hate Speech

Authorities in Canada are investigating an anti-Semitic website that accused Jews of being behind several murderous terrorist attacks.

Poll Shows Youth Leans Rightward

Fifty-six percent of Jewish youths believe that Arabs should not be elected to the Knesset, a poll has found.

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi: Education is the Way to Strengthen Israel

Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi, activist and lecturer on Jewish History and Jewish Philosophy at Bar Ilan University, spoke with Israel National Radio's Tamar Yonah.

Students to Tour Historic Jerusalem

Education Minister Gidon Saar obtained permission this week for students to visit sites in historic Jerusalem. Several of the sites were previously off-limits.

TV Commercial Inspired by Dubai Hit Job Sparks Interest

An Israeli supermarket chain is using a spoof of surveillance footage showing the alleged assassins of Hamas commander Mahmoud a-Mabhouh.

Kassam Attack on Negev

PAterrorists in northern Gaza launched a rocket attack on the western Negev Thursday afternoon, after a relatively long period of quiet.

Email to Jerusalem Mayor: Jerusalem Day Must be Bigger, Better

Toby Willig, former President of Emunah Women, spoke with Israel National Radio's Eli Stutz at this year's Jerusalem Conference.

2 soldiers indicted for Gaza actions

Staff sergeants allegedly forced kids to open possibly booby-trapped bags.

Footage of Gibril Deal soldiers aired

In special broadcast, Al-Jazeera shows Israelis in PLF captivity in Syria.

Biden says he accepts PM's stance on Ramat Shlomo building plan.

Move comes a day after becoming first after UN to adopt Goldstone Report.

Read excerpts of US Vice President Joe Biden's TAU address.

Human rights group urges West to probe detention of pro-democracy activists.

Ahmadinejad warns aggression won't save "most criminal regime in the world."

Live broadcast: US Vice President Biden opens high-profile speech at Tel Aviv University with warm words of praise for Jewish state.

Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing

Lars Vilks says point of caricature depicting Muhammad as dog was to show that artistic freedom allows mockery of all religions.

Poll: 46% of high-schoolers don't want equality for Arabs

Every second student is opposed to granting right to vote to Arabs, and 32% don't want Arab friends.

UK: Kids 'removed from families' in Holocaust 'game'

Teacher seeking to give 11-year-olds insight into horrors faced by Jewish children during World War II tells them nine of them would soon be separated.

Arab League chief: Palestinians pull of talks

Palestinians won't be entering indirect talks with Israel at this time, Arab League Chief Moussa says Wednesday night, following organization's urgent session.

Blair: Words won't create trust

Quartet's envoy tells Ynet Israeli-Palestinian trust can only be built through steps on ground.

Shas MK: Naked exhibition is prostitution

Religious parties angered by photographer's plan to create displays of nude human form in Israel.

'Price tag' against leftists in Jerusalem

Wall opposite home of one of Sheikh Jarrah protests' organizers spray-painted with slogan reading 'Israel destroyer,' 'Leftists out'.

Negotiations with PA cannot be delayed, he says, 'because when progress is postponed, extremists exploit our differences'. 

PA Pulling Out of 'Proximity Talks'?

PA may be backing out of “proximity talks” to which it had tentatively agreed (in place of the resumption of direct negotiations mandated by the U.S. Roadmap).

Israel: We Will Continue to Build in Jerusalem

“Those who say we flustered [U.S. Vice President Joseph] Biden by building in Jerusalem do not understand that Jerusalem is ours.”.

PA Cancels Terror Square Celebration

It was not clear if this is a complete cancellation or a postponement due to the presence of U.S. Vice President Joe Biden in the area.

New Bill to Grant Citizenship to Pre-State Heroes

Those who died fighting for Israel before getting a chance to become citizens of the new country will receive their citizenship posthumously.

Barak Destroys Synagogue Foundations in Efrat

The foundations of a synagogue in Efrat, laid before construction freeze stop-work orders were distributed, were razed today.

Group accused Paul Martin of being security threat, but did not charge him.

Arab League's Moussa: Abbas won't enter talks due new building in e. J'lem.

Poll also shows 56% of Jewish Israeli schoolchildren say no to Arab Israeli MKs.

Group working on actionable recommendations for Jewish groups and Israeli gov't.

Peace Now: Many new housing units planned in predominately Arab neighborhoods.

High Court wants government to give more time for study and criticism of bill.

Environment Ministry wants to toughen noise restriction regulations.

Biden’s turnaround over Ramat Shlomo decision reflects poorly on Netanyahu’s management of government.

Foreign Ministry attack the decision, approved by a slim majority.

Hundreds of protestors march outside the $1000-a-plate gala at the Waldorf-Astoria.

The majority of women in Gaza are being denied inheritance rights though many are not speaking out to tackle the problem.

“We have taken the assets of 1,000 years of Jewish life which was destroyed in 12 years” to cover the “social welfare needs of Nazi victims.”

After UTJ MK Gafni asks president to intervene, Peres visits Rabbi Shteinman in his Bnei Brak home.

Gershon’s squad looks to end successful Top 16 run with victory at Real Madrid.

Motorsports are making their comeback to Israel.

The economy grew 0.7 percent, faster than the government estimate of 0.5%.

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