2015: The Violent Year that Was
The wave of violence that began last year has continued into the year 2016. It has so far resulted in the deaths of 26 Israelis and in over 500 injuries.
Manhunt for Tel Aviv Killer Continues, Father Pleads for Son’s Arrest
Security was tightened at schools and municipal facilities in Tel Aviv as the search for the Palestinian gunman who opened fire in a bar on Friday continues.
After Shooting Attack, Netanyahu Warns Arabs: Israel Will No Longer Tolerate Lawlessness
During a visit to the scene of Friday’s Tel Aviv shooting attack, Netanyahu made a statement announcing that the Israeli government will no longer tolerate an Arab-Israeli population which does not answer to the country’s laws.
Female IDF Officer Shot in Sniper Attack at Cave of Patriarchs
At least one Israeli woman has been injured in what appears to be a sniping attack near the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron.
Stabbing Attack in Jerusalem Injures One, Terrorist Escapes
In the second terror attack of the day, one Israeli was lightly wounded in a stabbing attack in Jerusalem’s Armon Hanaziv neighborhood. The attacker escaped and is on the loose.
Armed Gunman Kills 2, Still At Large
Police are still searching for the armed terrorist who killed two and injured seven, two seriously, in an attack on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv on Friday.
Agreement Between Palestinians and Vatican Takes Effect
The accord covers the operation of the Church in areas of Israel under Palestinian control but many have said its significance is symbolic of growing international support for a Palestinian state.
Anti-Semitism and Other Hatreds
Jews remain an easy target.
The Brazil Issue and Jewish Pride
The controversy over Dani Dayan’s appointment as Israel’s Ambassador to Brazil has stirred up a diplomatic row that is an unfortunate test of our pride as a sovereign nation.
2015’s Most Explosive Stories May Surprise You
As the year draws to a close, BIN takes a look back through its archives to find the biggest Israel stories and trends of 2015.