A rare, endangered seal named Yulia basks on Tel Aviv beach
May 16, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An unexpected visitor spotted sunbathing on a beach in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv is turning heads and causing a media buzz.
But it's not American film director and Tel Aviv mainstay, Quentin Tarantino, or another Hollywood celebrity — it's Yulia, an endangered Mediterranean monk seal.
Israelis rally for 17th week against judicial overhaul plans
April 29, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis protested judicial overhaul proposals Saturday in the 17th weekly rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's governing coalition.
The demonstrations have been ongoing since the beginning of the year, and organizers plan to continue, despite Netanyahu delaying the changes last month.
Israeli protests of legal overhaul show no signs of slowing
April 15, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli demonstrations against the government’s plan to overhaul the judiciary continued on Saturday, despite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to pause the contentious proposals.
Netanyahu supporters block highway to support judicial plan
March 30, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of right-wing Israelis on Thursday blocked a main highway in Tel Aviv as they demonstrated in favor of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the country's judicial system.
Netanyahu vows to unite Israel but opponents dismiss pledge
March 24, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to “mend the rift” in a nation deeply divided over his proposed overhaul of the country’s judiciary. But he offered no details on how he intends to do so and gave no indication that he would slow down the plan.
Israelis protest legal overhaul plans for 11th week
March 18, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israelis on Saturday took to the streets in protests, now in their 11th week, against plans by Benjamin Netanyahu’s hard-line government to overhaul the country’s legal system.
Israelis protest proposed legal changes for 10th week
March 11, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday against a contentious plan to overhaul the judiciary as the government pressed ahead with the plan.
The nationwide demonstrations have been a regular weekly event for more than two months.
Israeli fire kills Palestinian attacker, teen in West Bank
March 10, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian man who entered a settlement in the occupied West Bank armed with knives and explosive devices was shot and killed by an Israeli settler on Friday, the military said.
Netanyahu airlifted to airport after protesters block road
March 9, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to be airlifted Thursday to the country's main international airport for an overseas trip after throngs of cars and protesters prevented him from driving there.
Israelis protest legal overhaul plans for 9th week
March 4, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s contentious plan to overhaul the country's legal system, as the government pressed on with the proposed changes despite the mass opposition.
Why Sara Netanyahu’s hair salon trip ended with riot police
March 3, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — The scene signaled a grave national emergency — dozens of riot police charged through the streets of Tel Aviv as crowds of anti-government protesters howled and roared. Their mission: to rescue Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s wife from a swanky salon where she was getting her hair done.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after salon siege of his wife
March 2, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies on Thursday denounced protesters as “anarchists” after they massed outside a Tel Aviv salon where his wife was getting her hair done — a chaotic end to a day of demonstrations against the government's plan to overhaul the judiciary.
Israeli protesters clash with police, confront PM’s wife
March 1, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police on Wednesday fired stun grenades and water cannons at demonstrators who blocked a Tel Aviv highway and protesters scuffled with police near the Israeli leader’s home as weeks of anti-government protests turned violent for the first time.
Prestigious Dan David Prize names 9 historians as winners
February 28, 2023 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Nine emerging scholars of history from around the world were announced Tuesday as winners of the prestigious Dan David Prize, with each awardee receiving $300,000 to advance their work.
Mass protests in Israel as controversial overhauls advanced
February 25, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis on Saturday protested their far-right government’s plans to overhaul the legal system, three days after parliament advanced a bill that would enable lawmakers to overturn a Supreme Court decision with a simple majority.
Israelis protest judicial overhaul plans for 7th week
February 18, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis marched Saturday in several cities against judicial overhaul plans proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
The demonstration took place in the central city of Tel Aviv, part of a weekly protest campaign that has kicked off since Justice Minister Yariv Levin announced the proposed changes in early January.
WalkMe: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 15, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — WalkMe Ltd. (WKME) on Wednesday reported a loss of $18.6 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 22 cents per share.
ICL Group: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 15, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — ICL Group Ltd (ICL) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $331 million.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of 25 cents.
Similarweb: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 14, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Similarweb Ltd. (SMWB) on Tuesday reported a loss of $15 million in its fourth quarter.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 20 cents per share.
Monday.com: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 13, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV-YAFO, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV-YAFO, Israel (AP) — Monday.com Ltd. (MNDY) on Monday reported a loss of $1.5 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel aviv-Yafo, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 3 cents.
Check Point: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 13, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (CHKP) on Monday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $269.9 million.
The Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of $2.20 per share.
Tens of thousands of Israelis join anti-government protests
February 12, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the street in several cities across the country Saturday, protesting judicial overhaul plans by Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
Critics say measures introduced by the new hard-line government would weaken the Supreme Court, limit judicial oversight and grant more power to politicians.
Radcom: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 8, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Radcom Ltd. (RDCM) on Wednesday reported a loss of $26,000 in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of less than 1 cent.
Radware: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
February 8, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Radware Ltd. (RDWR) on Wednesday reported a loss of $4.1 million in its fourth quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 9 cents.
Israelis protest government’s judicial overhaul plans
February 4, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered Saturday for a weekly demonstration against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu government’s proposed judicial overhauls, which opponents say threaten Israel’s democratic values.
Israelis press on with protests against new government
January 22, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the judicial system, measures that opponents say imperil the country's democratic foundation.
Netanyahu moving ahead on legal overhaul despite outcry
January 15, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday his government plans to charge ahead with an overhaul of the country's judicial system, despite fierce criticism from top legal officials and protests against the changes that drew tens of thousands of people.
Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu government
January 14, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new government to overhaul the legal system and weaken the Supreme Court — a step that critics say will destroy the country's democratic system of checks and balances.
Thousands of Israelis protest new government’s policies
January 7, 2023 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Saturday evening to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government that opponents say threaten democracy and freedoms.
Israeli deportation of Palestinian activist on hold
December 6, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Israel will have to wait to deport a Palestinian lawyer and activist to France for at least several weeks.
Saleh Hammouri appeared at a court hearing near Tel Aviv on Tuesday.
EXPLAINER: How could allies help Netanyahu beat charges?
November 29, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to office, from where he could try to make his yearslong legal troubles disappear through new legislation advanced by his far-right and ultra-Orthodox allies.
Israeli court rules former PM Olmert defamed Netanyahu
November 21, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli court ruled Monday that former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert defamed his successor, Benjamin Netanyahu, and ordered him to pay damages to the former leader and his family.
Netanyahu, Turkey’s Erdogan to continue to improve ties
November 17, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Turkey's president and Israel's likely next prime minister said Thursday in a phone call that they would work to continue to improve ties between their countries.
Relations between former allies Turkey and Israel became icy under former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s term in office.
Israel urges soccer fans going to Qatar to keep low profile
November 16, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is urging its citizens traveling to the FIFA World Cup this week to be less visibly Israeli.
The unprecedented influx of thousands of Israeli fans descending on Doha for the first World Cup in the Middle East has raised fears of an embarrassing diplomatic crisis between the countries with no formal diplomatic relations.
Israel’s Netanyahu officially tapped to form government
November 13, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's president officially tapped former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government on Sunday, opening the door for the likely return to power of the long-serving leader after a one-year hiatus.
Israelis, Palestinians can fly on same flights to World Cup
November 10, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Soccer fans from Israel and the Palestinian territories will be able to fly directly to the FIFA World Cup in Qatar from Tel Aviv for the first time, soccer’s global governing body announced Thursday.
Palestinian militant group accuses Israel of killing fighter
October 23, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A Palestinian militant group accused Israel on Sunday of killing one of its top fighters in a targeted attack deep inside a West Bank city, promising to unleash a fierce response.
Video: Israeli guard, settler join forces in West Bank clash
October 21, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli rights group released video on Friday that appears to show an Israeli security guard and a Jewish settler joining forces during a clash with Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, with the settler throwing a gas grenade after the guard apparently shows him where to aim.
Australia drops recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
October 20, 2022 GMTCANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia has reversed a previous government's recognition of west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, the foreign minister said Tuesday, prompting consternation from Israel.
The center-left Labor Party government agreed that the Australian Embassy would remain in Tel Aviv, as it has been.
With Putin, Palestinian leader rules out US role as mediator
October 13, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Palestinian president on Thursday used an audience with Vladimir Putin to denounce the United States, telling the Russian leader that he has no faith in Washington as a Mideast peace broker.
Palestinians: Israeli military kills 2 during West Bank raid
October 3, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military shot and killed two Palestinians during a raid in the occupied West Bank early Monday, Palestinian officials said, deepening what has become the deadliest round of fighting in the territory in years.
Israel rolls out new omicron-tailored COVID-19 vaccines
September 22, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel on Thursday began administering doses of coronavirus vaccines tailored to fight the highly infectious omicron variant as its health authorities urged at-risk groups and those over 65 to get the shot.
IOC chief sorry for not honoring 1972 Olympic attack victims
September 21, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — The head of the International Olympic Committee apologized Wednesday for the organization's longtime failure to commemorate 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
WHO report: 17 million in EU may have suffered long COVID-19
September 13, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — New research suggests at least 17 million people in the European Union may have experienced long COVID-19 symptoms during the first two years of the coronavirus pandemic, with women more likely than men to suffer from the condition, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.
Palestinian teen shot dead after wounding Israeli soldier
September 8, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank on Thursday after the military said he hit a soldier in the face with a hammer.
In a separate incident, Israeli authorities said they had “prevented a disaster” by arresting a Palestinian in Tel Aviv who was armed with an assault rifle and two pipe bombs.
Extremist lawmaker surges ahead of elections in Israel
September 2, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir calls his Arab colleagues “terrorists.” He wants to deport his political opponents, and in his youth, his views were so extreme that the army banned him from compulsory military service.
Israeli archaeologists dig up large tusk of ancient elephant
August 31, 2022 GMTKIBBUTZ REVADIM, Israel (AP) — Israeli archaeologists recently unearthed the titanic tusk of a prehistoric elephant near a kibbutz in southern Israel, a remnant of a behemoth once hunted by early people around half a million years ago.
Freed bull races through Israeli streets into building
August 22, 2022 GMTJERUSALEM (AP) — A bull escaped from its pen early Monday, setting off a panicked scene in the streets of a central Israeli city before entering an office building and evading capture for half an hour as it scampered through the hallways.
Hamas issues, then rescinds, sweeping rules on Gaza coverage
August 9, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Gaza’s militant Hamas rulers issued sweeping new restrictions on journalists after the recent conflict there, but then rescinded them, a group representing foreign media in Israel and the Palestinian territories said Tuesday.
Israel to allow Palestinians from West Bank to use airport
August 9, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Palestinians from the occupied West Bank will soon be allowed to travel on flights to Turkey out of an Israeli airport, the Israel Airports Authority said Tuesday.
The move is part of a series of gestures Israel says it is making to improve the living conditions of Palestinians in both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
SuperCom: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 9, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ SuperCom Ltd. (SPCB) on Tuesday reported a loss of $2.8 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents.
Misfired rockets may have killed over a dozen in Gaza battle
August 8, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Close to one-third of the Palestinians who died in the latest outbreak of violence between Israel and Gaza militants may have been killed by errant rockets fired by the Palestinian side, according to an Israeli military assessment that appears consistent with independent reporting by The Associated Press.
Monday.com: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 8, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV-YAFO, Israel (AP) _ Monday.com Ltd. (MNDY) on Monday reported a loss of $45.7 million in its second quarter.
The Tel aviv-Yafo, Israel-based company said it had a loss of $1.01 per share.
Radware: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
August 8, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) _ Radware Ltd. (RDWR) on Monday reported net income of $3.2 million in its second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Tel Aviv, Israel-based company said it had net income of 7 cents.
Analysis: Israeli PM’s Gaza gamble seems to have paid off
August 8, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel’s caretaker prime minister took a gamble with his preemptive strike against Islamic Jihad militants in Gaza, less than three months before he is to compete in general elections to retain his job.
EXPLAINER: What is driving the current Israel-Gaza violence
August 7, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel and Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip were exchanging fire Saturday in the worst bout of cross-border violence since an 11-day war between Israel and Hamas last year.
Juventus vs. Atlético Madrid canceled amid unrest in Israel
August 6, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV (AP) — A friendly between Juventus and Atlético Madrid scheduled to be played in Tel Aviv has been canceled after an outbreak of fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinians, the two clubs said Saturday.
Banksy painting sprayed in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv
August 5, 2022 GMTTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A long-lost painting by the British graffiti artist Banksy has resurfaced in a swank art gallery in downtown Tel Aviv, an hour’s drive and a world away from the concrete wall in the occupied West Bank where it was initially sprayed.