‘I should never have worked for Jews:’ Algerian maid confesses to poisoning Jewish family in France A security guard at the children’s Jewish school told investigators that the nanny had complained about the family’s refusal to raise her pay and made antisemitic remarks. December 8, 2025
Israel police raid UNRWA in eastern Jerusalem for ignoring alleged tax debt, place Israeli flag on building According to the police and the Jerusalem municipality, law enforcement entered the facilities to collect property taxes of NIS 11 million ($3.4 million) after multiple warnings were ignored. December 8, 2025
US pushes for meeting between Egyptian President al-Sisi and Netanyahu, approval of gas deal Al-Sisi largely avoided direct contact with Netanyahu during the Gaza conflict, and the two have not appeared together publicly since 2017. December 7, 2025
Downplaying Trump’s pressure to pardon Netanyahu, Herzog insists ‘Israel is a sovereign country’ Herzog cited the competing considerations of equal treatment before the law and the unique circumstances involved in individual cases. December 7, 2025
‘Everything’s fine…I’m coming, thief” – Freed hostage Bar Kupershtein reports stolen car Kupershtein said the inconvenience of filing a police report was insignificant compared with the ordeal he endured in Gaza. December 7, 2025
‘No mistake’: Vance’s Chanukah party invitation deliberately includes ‘Christmas branding’ 'The Vance family is celebrating 50 historic years of Christmas at the Vice President's Residence. They look forward to welcoming all of their guests.' December 6, 2025
‘Fighting ghosts’: Syrian President alleges Israel uses Oct 7 as pretext for military action The Israeli military said the airstrikes were intended to protect the Druze community in southern Syria, which spans both sides of the Golan Heights. December 6, 2025
NY governor Hochul says Mamdani can’t arrest Netanyahu, supports anti-BDS order Hochul responded to NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's pledge to arrest Netanyahu December 6, 2025
Civil administration seizes looted Crusader and Byzantine artifacts in Judea and Samaria New construction sat in the center of the ancient complex and disturbed layers of material that have long helped researchers document the region’s past. December 5, 2025
JD Vance dismisses claims of rising antisemitism in the GOP Conservatives continue to debate how to address figures such as Nick Fuentes, who openly expresses disdain for Jews, and Tucker Carlson, whose attacks on Israel have intensified. December 5, 2025
Hamas abroad bans electronics, air conditioners, fearing Israeli attack The heightened rules were drafted after a failed strike in Doha in September, when Israel targeted senior Hamas terrorists. December 5, 2025
Ultra-orthodox student returns 150,000 shekels he discovered after buying apartment A woman sold the property to the student, unaware that her brother had hidden money inside the home. December 4, 2025
Spain, Netherlands, Slovenia, Ireland quit Eurovision after Israel allowed to participate No motion on Israel’s status was raised, clearing the way for its inclusion in 2026. December 4, 2025
Knesset advances motion backing Trump’s Gaza plan as coalition boycotts vote The plan includes a possible route toward Palestinian statehood—an outcome the government has repeatedly rejected. December 3, 2025
Lebanon signals openness to US–French monitoring of Hezbollah weapons as ceasefire talks intensify Israel confirmed earlier in the day that it has sent an official delegation to the latest round of talks in Lebanon. December 3, 2025
BBC criticized for skewing findings of UN torture commission to single out Israel The Geneva correspondent focused the report heavily on Israel without mentioning other countries with proven human rights abuses, including China, Turkey and Russia, which have seats on the committee. December 1, 2025
U.S. officials warn Iraq not to get involved in Israel-Hezbollah conflict The conversation came as Israeli defense officials have publicly assessed rising threats from Iraq. December 1, 2025
Trump invites Netanyahu to the White House, urges Israel not to ‘interfere’ with Syria The call followed a series of statements from Trump urging Israel to avoid any steps that could unsettle Syria’s new leadership while regional tensions remain volatile. December 1, 2025
Qatar insists Israel continues with ceasefire despite Hamas’ failure to return all hostages The dispute comes as the first phase of Trump’s 20-point plan continues, centered on returning hostages and locating bodies. November 30, 2025
Netanyahu prepared to run again, will not consider pardon that requires retirement Netanyahu has maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and has argued that the charges are politically motivated. November 30, 2025
Argentina opens files on Mengele, revealing how Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ evaded capture The documents were released earlier this year under President Javier Milei’s declassification initiative. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News Argentina’s newly opened intelligence archives provide a detai... November 30, 2025
Hezbollah welcomes Pope to Lebanon, omits Judaism as ‘Abrahamic faith’ Hezbollah's statement cited: 'the two Abrahamic faiths, Christianity and Islam,' omitting Judaism, the first Abrahamic tradition. November 29, 2025
Israeli intelligence links attacks on IDF and Druze to officials connected with President al-Sharaa The reports come amid broader warnings about attempts by Syrian-based groups to intensify operations against Israeli forces and local communities. November 29, 2025
Mother of last Israeli hostage in Gaza pleads with Netanyahu not to move to stage 2 of ceasefire Phase A of the ceasefire agreement includes the resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza, a cessation of fighting and prisoner swaps. Phase B is expected to expand humanitarian shipments and begin rebuilding efforts. November 29, 2025
Historic Ukrainian synagogue set on fire Investigators said the same individual attempted to ignite a church in the area about a month earlier. November 28, 2025
Iran sent over $1 billion to Hezbollah through Israeli ally A UAE official told the outlet that the country rejects attempts to exploit its territory for covert funding and is cooperating with international partners to prevent such activity, despite the country’s reputation as a transit point for illegal money flows. November 28, 2025
Trump declares a ‘permanent pause’ on immigration from ‘third world countries’ after deadly DC shooting Trump argued that security failures tied to vetting policies from the Biden era allowed the attacker to enter the United States. November 28, 2025
Smotrich calls for IDF chief to be reprimanded over criticism of defense minister Smotrich told KAN, 'In the US, the chief of staff would have received a phone call from Trump [who would] fire him then and there.' November 27, 2025
IDF in Gaza readies for new phase of Trump plan The shift signals that Jerusalem is preparing for the next phase of the U.S.-backed plan even as Hamas refuses to disarm. November 26, 2025
Former IDF Intelligence chief warns US: Selling Saudi Arabia F-35s endangers ties with Israel Tamir Hayman said Israel's "long-term relations with the US are in … grave danger." November 26, 2025
100-year-old former Nazi guard investigated for concentration camp executions The suspect is linked to the Hemer facility in western Germany, a site that held tens of thousands of Soviet captives under severe conditions. November 25, 2025
IDF eliminates 5 terrorists in Rafah after extended pursuit Commanders have assessed that dozens of Hamas terrorists are still underground in that section, unable to cross into Israeli-controlled territory. November 25, 2025
Iranian officials complain Houthis have ‘gone rogue,’ no longer obey Tehran The Houthis have taken steps that suggest they are increasingly capable of operating without Iranian direction. November 25, 2025
NYPD commissioner apologizes to Park East synagogue congregants for mishandling of anti-Israel protest She added that the police plan did not include a secured buffer zone near the steps, creating “chaotic” conditions directly outside the synagogue. November 24, 2025
Poland fumes over Israeli Holocaust Museum social media post In 2018, Poland enacted legislation making it a criminal offense to attribute Nazi crimes to the Polish nation. November 24, 2025
GHF concludes Gaza food mission as international groups prepare to take over The organization distributed more than 3 million food boxes, and moved thousands of tons of vegetables into Gaza. November 24, 2025
‘Mazal Tov!’ US welcomes Israel’s elimination of Hezbollah chief Tabataba’i had been the subject of a $5 million U.S. bounty due to his central role in Hezbollah’s regional operations. November 23, 2025
After elimination of terror chief, Netanyahu vows ‘Israel will not allow Hezbollah to rebuild’ He urged Lebanon’s government to enforce its obligations regarding the group’s disarmament, arguing that doing so would benefit civilians on both sides of the border. November 23, 2025
IDF leadership faces major reassignments after Zamir issues post–Oct. 7 disciplinary decisions The most consequential ruling keeps Maj. Gen. Amit Binder in his post as intelligence chief, even as he carries a formal reprimand for his performance on October 7. November 23, 2025
Linda Sarsour claims Mamdani’s victory shows Israel-hating rhetoric boosts political candidates Sarsour urged attendees to treat Mamdani’s election as a model for future campaigns. November 22, 2025
Display showing Netanyahu, Trump eating dead Gazans brings blood libel to DC’s Union Station The American Jewish Committee also condemned the event, saying it revived the centuries-old 'blood libel,' the false claim that Jews kill non-Jewish children for ritual purposes — a myth historically used to justify violent persecution. November 22, 2025
Anonymous website issues cash bounties for killing Israeli academics, publishes personal details According to the postings, the operators are offering a range of payments: $1,000 for placing notices outside a target’s home, $5,000 for supplying information about a person, $20,000 for arson attacks, and $50,000 for murder. November 22, 2025
Hamas signals it may leave ceasefire after Israeli response to terrorist shooting Israel, however, released footage showing a Palestinian terrorist shooting at Israel Defense Forces soldiers in southern Gaza on Saturday, calling it a clear breach of the ceasefire which merited a firm response. November 22, 2025
Hostage heard Hamas planning another Oct 7-style attack, says father Zvika Mor: 'Until the very last moment before Eitan came up from the tunnel, they were busy digging there.' November 21, 2025
Netanyahu nixes Palestinian State even at expense of Saudi normalization The answer is: 'A Palestinian state will not be established. It is an existential threat to Israel.' November 21, 2025
US and Israel speed up production for Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Iron Beam The procurement aligns with the U.S. aid package approved by Congress last year, which allotted $5.2 billion specifically for Israeli air-defense programs. November 21, 2025
Freed hostage twin brothers give Trump a mezuzah from Kfar Aza When the twins revisited the ruins last week, they found the mezuzah intact despite the fire that consumed the rest of the house. November 20, 2025
Rubio reassured Netanyahu Israel won’t lose military edge despite sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia U.S. law requires that Israel retain a measurable edge in advanced weapons systems. November 20, 2025
French court reduces sentence for Muslim boy who raped French Jewish girl The appeals court said they needed to take into account 'the personality of the minor and the need to prepare for future reintegration.' November 19, 2025
Netanyahu tells IDF soldiers their presence in Syria is of ‘immense importance’ Netanyahu thanked the deployed soldiers and engaged with them directly about conditions on the ground. November 19, 2025
IDF says it carried out retaliatory Gaza strikes after terrorists breached yellow line Although the ceasefire remains formally in place, Israeli officials have reiterated that the arrangement does not restrict defensive actions. November 19, 2025
Victim in Gush Etzion terror attack identified as Aharon Cohen of Kiryat Arba The attack unfolded when two assailants from the nearby town of Beit Ummar accelerated toward pedestrians at the busy junction and then exited their vehicle to carry out stabbings. November 18, 2025
Bin Salman pledges to invest $1 Trillion in US economy Mohammed bin Salman described the investments as 'real investment and real opportunity in many areas,' framing the commitment as part of a broader strategy to strengthen commercial cooperation with the United States. November 18, 2025
Saudi crown prince tells Trump Riyadh wants to join Abraham Accords, but only with Palestinian state Netanyahu has consistently rejected the creation of a Palestinian state. November 18, 2025
Maduro claims ‘Zionists’ trying to hand Venezuela over to ‘devils’ as conflict with US intensifies Maduro placed Israel and Zionists at the center of what he described as a moral and spiritual battle. November 17, 2025
Disarming Hamas No Longer a Red Line? US Reconsiders Gaza Terms Netanyahu clarified on Sunday that he would not accept any arrangement that allows Hamas to retain weapons. November 17, 2025
Senior Mamdani adviser tries walking back virulently antisemitic social media posts Chaudhary called former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad “fearless” while circulating claims that Israel was a “cancer” that would be removed. November 17, 2025
Netanyahu insists Hamas must be disarmed as US considers postponing Gaza demilitarization Netanyahu: "This area will be demilitarized and Hamas will be disarmed — either the easy way or the hard way." November 16, 2025
Report indicates Hamas accumulating weapons abroad as US may delay disarmament The report indicated the stockpiles have been built up in parts of Africa, Yemen, and additional locations. November 16, 2025
Tlaib leads Democratic push for resolution classifying Israel’s Gaza campaign as genocide The proposal says anyone found aiding such acts should face investigation, prosecution, or sanctions. November 16, 2025
