Two families, including parents and children, moved into the new R achel’s Tomb complex yesterday – for the first time in hundreds of years. The National Union party’s Knesset faction convened today at Rachel’s Tomb in Bethlehem, in commemoration of the anniversary of the death of Matriarch Rachel – but this was only part of […]

Two new research projects have been published which demonstrate complementary ways in which Israeli scientists are helping to fight the global battle against cancer. In one study, researchers at Tel Aviv University have shown that the well-known antidepressant Prozac can safely boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy against tumors in mice. In the other report, an […]

The gleaming digital tracking board that dominates Shaare Zedeks new emergency room, with its color-coded system for monitoring patients, has Dr. David Applebaums fingerprints all over it. So do the more private, individual rooms for patients, the improved nurse-to-patient ratio and an area for paramedics to rest and grab a cup of coffee between calls. […]

One hundred simultaneous demonstrations were held last night in favor of Gush Katif and northern Shomron, and against Prime Minister Sharon’s disengagement/expulsion plan. A total of close to 200,000 people participated in the rallies, which were held from Kiryat Shmonah in the north to Eilat in the south. The central event was held in Jerusalem, […]

The controversy over the killing a few days ago of a 13-year-old Arab girl – apparently a terrorist decoy – continues. IDF Chief Prosecutor Brig.-Gen. Avi Mandelblit has ordered an investigation into the case, following accusations by soldiers that their platoon commander fired a burst of bullets into the girl’s already-dead body. However, two soldiers […]

Sales of new houses in Judea, Samaria and Gush Katif (Yesha) have soared 20 percent this year, more than twice the national average, according to government statistics. Sales of new houses in Judea, Samaria and Gush Katif (Yesha) have soared 20 percent this year, more than twice the national average, according to government statistics. The […]

As Israel’s army forces continue their anti-Kassam offensive known as Days of Penitence, Hamas Gaza spokesman Mahmoud A-Zahar said yesterday that even after Israel withdraws from Gaza, “there will be no ceasefire.” Speaking with Israel’s Army Radio, A-Zahar said, “We will agree to stop our attacks only when Israel agrees to withdraw from all the […]

Shaare Zedek Hospital never meant to become the expert in the field of emergency medicine, but circumstances in Jerusalem over the last four years demanded that they learn. Because of that knowledge, emergency rooms in hospitals throughout the United States can now learn how to prepare for mass causalities in the event of a terror […]

NEW YORK- The Israeli-American woman murdered by Palestinian Arab terrorists in Gaza last week was the 52nd such U.S. victim since the signing of the Oslo accords in 1993. Tiferet Tratner, 24, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was killed when Palestinian Arabs fired a rocket into the town of Neve Dekalim on September 23, 2004. Of […]

The holiday of Simchat Torah & Shmini Atzeret , beginning at sundown on Oct. 6, comes on the last day of the weeklong Sukkot festivities. The staff of IsraelNationalNews wishes its readers a happy Simchat Torah & Shmini Atzeret holiday, during which there will no news reports. The next news update will appear on Friday, […]