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Early elections have been averted, for nowIt looks like early elections have been averted, word of a last-minute deal has just hit the media, with Prime Minister Netanyahu seemingly moving away from snap elections, all in favor for a compromise on the ultra-orthodox conscription law. U.S; Israel conduct joint military drill in NegevAmerican and Israeli troops have just conducted a massive, large-scale military drill in Israel’s desert. The ‘Juniper Cobra Drill’ sees nearly a thousand U.S. Marines training shoulder-to-shoulder with Israeli Soldier’s in the I.D.F.’s elite paratrooper's brigade. Mike Pompeo takes over as U.S. secretary of stateAbe Katsman, Council To Republicans Overseas Israel speaking at ILTV Studio via Skype about the former C.I.A. director that was seen as more Pro-Israel and Anti-Iran than Rex Tillerson. 4. Israel’s Baby BoomThe central bureau of statistics has just announced that Israel has the highest birth rate of any country in the world, in fact,

Israel headed for early elections?Today’s Knesset meetings could very well dissolve the current government, and call for snap elections this summer. The Israeli Prime Minister has voiced a compromise on the ultra-orthodox drafting into the I.D.F, but analysts say this may all be for show. Polls fall strongly in P.M.’s favorSnap elections in Israel could become a reality very soon, so let’s check out what the latest polls have to say, if the elections were to be held today. Explosion near Palestinian P.M. in GazaThe Prime Minister of the Palestinian authority, Rami Hamdallah was visiting the strip this morning when an explosion detonated near his envoy. Several have been reported injured, although Hamdallah himself is unharmed. 4. Explosion near Palestinian P.M. in GazaBrig. Gen. (Ret.)  Shlomo Brom, Sr. Research Associate at the I.N.S.S. speaking at ILTV Studio about the attempted assassination of the Palestinian Prime Minister. Court rules against Hebron squattersIsrael’s hi

Netanyahu seeks compromise dealLast-minute talks with Netanyahu and Ultra-Orthodox parties have reached a temporary compromise, though the Prime Minister has struck a deal to appease the Orthodox faction of his coalition by exempting Haredim from the I.D.F, it remains to be seen if the rest of the government will agree. Netanyahu seeks compromise dealNaphtali Bensimon, Likud Party speaking at ILTV Studio about the last minute talks delay early elections, and a closer look at the political turmoil in Jerusalem. 3. Two countries prep embassy move to JerusalemSources have named Paraguay and Honduras as next in line for the move of their embassies from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, though neither country has officially confirmed these reports. P.A. officials respond to calls to take Trump planFollowing recent Palestinian criticisms of the Arab world, P.A. President Mahmoud Abbas has now reportedly ordered his administration to keep silent or face the consequences. Proud to be a bookwormIsraeli authors like Amos Oz

Netanyahu coalition on shaky groundPrime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition is teetering on the verge of a breakdown, despite a two-hour meeting with ultra-orthodox Knesset members yesterday to avert possible early elections. Netanyahu coalition on shaky groundAkiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist with Israel Hayom speaking at ILTV Studio about the fresh protests that erupted as Haredi army draft bill threatening to topple gov't. P.A. snubs White House meeting on GazaAs the crisis in Gaza continues to surge towards disaster, the United States has just summoned a brainstorming session in Washington to seek immediate solutions to the ongoing suffering of nearly two million Gazans. Antisemitism surges in Europe; U.S.A troubling claim just made by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a one-on-one interview with NBC over the weekend, when asked about alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 election. 5. Malka Leifer ordered to remain in police custodyA former Australian school teacher living in Israel that&rsqu

Nir Hefetz provides evidence against Likud MK’SThe Israeli Prime Minister’s former media advisor Nir Hefetz has turned state witness against him in the corruption case 4000, and now he’s supposedly providing the police with incriminating evidence against no less than four Likud members.2. Supporting a P.M. under investigationZiv Maor, Editor-In-Chief At Mida.Org.Il speaking at ILTV Studio about the Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party continuing to soar in the polls. Police allowed to withhold bodies of terrorists The Knesset has just passed a controversial new law, that will allow the Israeli police to withhold the bodies of Palestinian terrorists, and use them as bargaining chips.4. Bill aiding “chained women” abroad passes 1st vote A bill has just passed its first reading in the Knesset, that would allow Israel’s rabbinical courts to sanction some of the men that are refusing to grant their wives a divorce.5. Flights between Israel; India beginning Mar. 22Air

Netanyahu continues U.S. trip.Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trip to the U.S. this week is going on as scheduled, and Netanyahu has just finished a series of meetings with top lawmakers from both sides of the aisle. This comes following his meeting with President trump, and his speech last night to AIPAC.2. Gaza on brink of collapseNew reports from Hamas and several other groups in the Gaza strip are again warning of an impending humanitarian crisis in the coastal enclave. Gaza city offers 10 NIS reward to kill stray dogs A Gaza municipality is reportedly awarding 10 shekels to any citizen that kills a stray dog in the Gaza strip, all as part of a mission to combat the growing problem of stray dogs in the coastal enclave.4. Israeli Rabbis on LGBTQ+ rightsRabbi Ronen Neuwirth, Chairman Of Ve’ahavta TLV Jewish Experience and Rabbi Meir Azari, Beit Daniel, Tel Aviv speaking at ILTV Studio about Rabbi Shapira that makes controversial statements on LGBT Community. Israeli Trauma experts

U.S. President Trump meets with Israeli P.M.Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu finally met with US President Donald trump yesterday afternoon, but according to the Israeli leader, less than one fourth of their meeting was devoted to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.2. Netanyahu scandal continues Yoram Sheftel, Defense Lawyer & Radio Broadcaster speaking at ILTV Studio about Nir Hefetz who is third Netanyahu ally-turned state witness. India denies flights to Israel over Saudi airspace Earlier this month, it was a big deal when Air India reportedly signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to fly direct flights to Israel over Saudi Arabian airspace, now Air India is claiming that nothing has actually been approved.4. Ex-Argentina premier to face trial over cover-upArgentina's former President Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner will face trial for allegedly covering up Iran's role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish Community Centre in Buenos Aires. Tell where the talent is with TellentsTamir Yaacov, C.E.O Tel

Guatemala to move Embassy to JerusalemThe Central American country of Guatemala has made a historical choice and will be moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, just two days after the U.S. Embassy is set to make the very same move. AIPAC confab kicks-off in Washington D.C.It's going to be a busy week in Washington D.C. 18,000 Pro-Israel supporters are flooding Aipac’s Annual Conference, and Prime Minister Netanyahu is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump later today.3. Netanyahu's issued a gag order over case 4000Israel’s Supreme Court President has just announced an official investigation into the alleged collusion between the head prosecutor in case 4000 against Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the judge presiding over remand extensions in that same case. Top former media adviser turns state’s witnessDavidi Hermelin, President of The Int’l Center for Public Diplomacy in Israel speaking at ILTV Studio about the breaking news about Nir Hefetz, one of Prime Minister Netanyh

Car ramming injures 3 near Akko train stationThree Israeli men have reportedly been injured in a suspected car ramming attack in the Israeli city of Akko, and the assailant has allegedly been shot and neutralized. 2. Purim festivities wrap up in IsraelThe Jewish holiday of Purim has finally wrapped up here in Israel, but the city is still vibrating from a weekend of festivities. Thousands of Israelis paraded through the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, dressed in costumes to celebrate the Jewish salvation from genocide in ancient Persia. 3. Israeli P.M. & wife undergo corruption questioningThe Israeli Prime Minister and his wife Sara were both questioned for several hours on Friday, as part of several investigations into corruption surrounding both Netanyahu and his associates. Is Israel headed for early elections? Itamar Fleischmann, Former Policy Advisor for Naftali Bennett speaking at ILTV Studio about the Israeli coalition in crisis as P.M. Netanyahu heads to the United States. Polish and Israel

Israeli P.M. & wife to be questioned in case 4000Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara will both be interrogated in the Bezeq corruption case tomorrow, known as case 4000. The questioning comes just one day before the Israeli leader is set to embark on a week-long diplomatic trip to the United States.2. Iran inaugurates new Anti-Israel festivalIran is taking its hateful rhetoric another step forward. The hardline Islamic regime has just announced an open call for art entries to be featured in its first ever “hourglass festival”, a festival that is basically celebrating the destruction of Israel. Hezbollah releases alleged video of 1999 attackTensions are rising even further between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese terror group has just released a video that they claim shows the bomb that killed an Israeli general back in 1999. Yair Lapid making contradictory statements Davidi Hermelin, President of the Int’l Center for Public Diplomacy in Israel speaking at IL

U.S. delegation headed to IsraelThe White House is getting the ball rolling on transferring the US Embassy to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv, an American delegation is set to land in Israel next week to coordinate the move.2. Jared Kushner loses top secret clearanceWhite House aide and President Trump’s son-In-law Jared Kushner is the topic of major speculations this week, as the White House reports that Kushner’s security clearance has now been downgraded. Church of the Holy Sepulchre re-opens After three days of protests and calls to nix a proposed Israeli tax measure, Christian leaders have reopened the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. Orthodox Jews claim to support Israel more Meir Azari, Rabbi Of Beit Daniel Tel Aviv speaking at ILTV Studio about the perspective of the reform moments that allege far more support through private sector markets.  5. Australia orders extradition of detaineeOver two weeks ago, an Australian woman accused of sexually abusing children in A

Judge & prosecutor deny wrongdoing in case 4000A judge and a public prosecutor are fighting back, after being accused of colluding in a high profile case that’s connected to the Israeli Prime Minister.2. Palestinians call for “day of popular rage” Friday Palestinian groups are allegedly calling for clashes with Israeli soldiers and settlers next Friday as part of a day of quote “popular rage.” Last poles who saved Jews in Holocaust speak out The last surviving Christian poles who helped Jews during the Holocaust are speaking out to Polish and Israeli authorities, in order to prevent even more of a diplomatic crisis. Anti-Semitism on the rise in the United States Dr. Elana Heideman, Executive Director of the Israel Forever Foundation speaking at ILTV Studio about the A.D.L. report that says Anti-Semitic incidents are up 57% since this time last year. 5. Arab-Israelis charged with plotting attacksTwo Arab Israelis from the West Bank have just been charged with plotting

Suspects in case 4000 demand immediate releaseIsrael’s Channel 10 News has just released a Whats-App chat between the Israel securities authority investigator Eran Shacham-Shavit and the case’s judge Ronit Poznansky-Katz, and it reveals an apparent coordination in the rulings against the suspects in the case.  2. Suspects in case 4000 demand immediate releaseOrit Hayoun, Expert In Criminal Law speaking at ILTV Studio about the judge texting scandal that leads to court and investigators to discuss rulings. West Bank & Gaza crossings close ahead of PurimThe holiday of Purim is returning this week, and as per usual the Israeli army has announced a pre-emptive closure of crossings with the West Bank and Gaza Strip during the holiday festival. Church of the Holy Sepulchre shuttered in protest Church leaders in Jerusalem have closed up the church of the Holy Sepulchre, all in protest of a new Israeli policy that would allow Israel to confiscate land sold by churches to private investors si

U.S. to move Embassy to Jerusalem in MayThe US State Department has just announced that it will be moving its Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem starting as early as May of 2018.2. Palestinians express outrage over U.S. decision Israel may be excited that the United States is planning to move its Embassy to Jerusalem on Israeli Independence Day, but the Palestinians are expressing anger over the entire affair. U.S. reviews Jared Kushner’s security clearanceKushner has been tapped to pave the way for peace negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians, but it looks like he’s a bit behind with all of the paperwork. Thousands of Israelis protest deportations Over 20 thousand people gathered in Tel Aviv last night to protest the Israeli government’s plan to deport almost 40 thousand African Asylum Seekers beginning in march. Israel divided over African Asylum Seekers Uri Zaki, President of the Meretz Governing Assembly and Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist with Israel Hayom s

Israeli unit 8200 prevents Islamic state bombing in AustraliaThe IDF has just revealed that it thwarted the attempted bombing of an Australian flight. The military intelligence unit 8200 allegedly foiled the attempt by the Islamic state, saving dozens of innocent lives.2. Polls show Likud party still in command The Israeli Prime Minister may be in the center of a major mess right now, but despite all of the corruption allegations against him, polls are revealing that his Likud party would still remain the largest if elections were held today. Israel drops to 34th in world corruption rankings Amid all the corruption allegations against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel has dropped to 34th place in a world corruption ranking. P.M. Netanyahu scandalNaphtali Bensimon, Likud Party speaking at ILTV Studio about the latest developments in the Netanyahu scandal, and discuss if the Israeli Prime Minster can survive politically.5. Poland: ‘No Criminal Charges’ under disputed Holocaust LawIt lo

U.S. ready to talk peace with the PalestiniansThe Palestinians claim they no longer view the United States as a neutral negotiator after the US President recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in December, and the Palestinian leader is now calling for a collective approach to the conflict.2. Israeli PM's aides embroiled in new corruption casesIsrael police are now alleging that Netanyahu’s former spokesman Nir Hefetz, tried to bribe a judge, by offering him the position of attorney general, if he were to drop a fraud case against the leader’s wife, Sara. 3. Israeli PM's scandal deepensSimcha Rothman, Legal Advisor at Meshilut speaking via Skype at ILTV Studio about some deeper insight into the Netanyahu corruption scandals. Police catch drug traffickers posing as IDF troopsPolice have just detained 20 suspects in southern Israel who were impersonating IDF border guards so that they could traffick drugs.  5. Russia refuses to release the files of Raoul Wallenberg  The “Sw

Report: Misjudgment led to downing of Israeli f-16 jetThe IDF has just released a report, revealing what really led to the downing of an Israel f-16 fighter jet by a Syrian anti-aircraft missile, it looks like an error of judgement by the crew was the culprit, rather than negligent behavior.2. Hezbollah issues fresh threat to Israel The secretary general of the United Nations is expressing major concern that a direct confrontation is about to break out between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement. 3. Israeli schools prepare for rocket attacksSchools throughout Israel are taking extra precaution and preparing for potential rocket attacks, search and rescue drills are being held across the country as tensions escalate.4. Delek drilling, noble energy sign historic gas deal Israel’s Delek drilling and America’s noble energy have just announced a historic 15-billion-dollar deal, that will provide natural gas to Egypt.5. Delek, noble sign accords for historic gas deal Amir Foster, Head of Re

Gaza rocket hits southern IsraelThe Israeli military has launched an attack on Hamas’s underground infrastructure in the Gaza strip, just hours after yet another rocket was shot into southern Israel.2. Netanyahu to Iran: do not test Israel’s resolveThe Israeli Prime Minister has taken to the stage in Munich to send a message loud and clear to Iran. Police: Netanyahu to be questioned in case 4000It’s been just days since Israeli police recommended the Israeli Prime Minister be indicted on bribery charges in two different grafts, but now it looks like Netanyahu will be questioned in yet another case. Can Netanyahu continue to lead?Akiva Bigman, Investigative Journalist Israel Hayom speaking via Skype at ILTV Studio about the latest developments in the Netanyahu probes. Swastikas & slurs found on Polish Embassy in IsraelTensions are rising between Israel and Poland after Anti-Semitic remarks from the Polish Prime Minister, and now a series of Swastikas and Anti-Polish profanities have

4 Israelis injured by explosion on Gaza borderIsraeli fighter jets are continuing to strike targets in Hamas, after four Israeli soldiers were wounded when a bomb exploded next to their patrol on the Gaza border fence. 2. Mentally disabled man returned to Lebanon The I.D.F. has just turned over a mentally ill man to Lebanon, who crossed into Israeli territory last week. Iranian threat in LebanonDr. Martin Sherman, Founder & Executive Director of the IISS speaking at ILTV Studio about what a war between Hezbollah and Israel would look like. Dramatic developments in case 4000A dramatic new development has just been made in case 4000, yet another criminal case involving Associates of the Israeli Prime Minister, demanding Netanyahu to step down for corruption.5. Israel hammers polish P.M. for Anti-Semitic commentIsraeli leaders across the political spectrum are criticizing the Polish Prime Minister, for his shocking statement that “Jewish perpetrators” also bore responsibility for the Holoca

Israeli PM & U.S. President to meet next month Israeli Prime Minister will reportedly be meeting US President Donald Trump next month. Netanyahu will be visiting Washington for the Annual Aipac Conference, where the meeting should take place. 2. Poll asks should Israeli P.M. step down over corruption? Despite the police allegations of corruption against the Israeli Prime Minister, polls seem to be indicating that support for Netanyahu may actually be rising, while half of Israelis seem to want the Israeli leader to step down. Israel fears Syrian poison gas may leak into country Israel is reportedly concerned that chemical weapons being used in Syria could spill over into Israeli territory. 4. Bill to open alleged graves nears final vote Knesset Member Nurit Koren, Likud Party speaking at ILTV Studio about the fact that families have reached to an agreement with the government to investigate Yemenite Children Affair. No Israelis hurt in Florida high school shooting 17 people are dead and 16 more wo