Australian PM Albanese booed at ceremony memorializing victims of Bondi Beach shooting Roughly 10,000 people gathered at the beachfront memorial, including senior Australian officials, opposition figures, and members of the Jewish community, to honor the 15 people killed in the Dec. 14 attack. December 21, 2025
‘The Maccabees of our Time:’ IDF Chief of Staff Zamir honors ultra-orthodox brigade The Hasmonean Brigade began drafting its first soldiers in January, representing a significant development amid ongoing debates over military service by ultra-Orthodox men. December 21, 2025
Brother-in-law of rabbi murdered in Sydney attack visits Muslim hero who fought terrorist The meeting took place at al-Ahmed’s hospital bedside, where he is recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. December 21, 2025
US proposes $112 billion plan to transform Gaza into luxury coastal enclave The plan envisions a four-stage transformation of Gaza over more than 20 years, beginning in the south and gradually moving north. December 20, 2025
Israeli Gefen Bitton in critical condition after fighting terrorists during Bondi Beach terror attack After initially escaping the immediate area, Bitton turned back toward the gunmen and was shot three times. December 20, 2025
Netanyahu ready to tell Trump of Israel’s plans to strike Iran While there are concerns that Iran is also seeking to revive nuclear enrichment sites hit by U.S. bombers, Israeli officials believe missile production poses the most immediate danger. December 20, 2025
75% of responders to Ramallah News story cursed Bondi Beach hero for saving Jewish lives, PMW reports Only about 20% of commenters described Ahmed as a hero, with those posts citing Islamic teachings that emphasize the duty to protect innocent life. December 19, 2025
14-year-old girl rescued younger children even as she was shot during the Bondi Beach terror attack After initially taking cover, she saw two children stranded in the open beside their injured parents and moved toward them despite the repeated gunfire. December 19, 2025
Jewish children in the UK, fearing terror attacks, ask for police protection at Chanukah parties The force serves an area that includes the largest Jewish community in Britain outside London. December 18, 2025
Israel, Greece, Cyprus plan joint force to protect from Turkish aggression The proposed force would integrate land, air, and naval units and be positioned to respond quickly to security threats and acts of sabotage in the region. December 18, 2025
US State Dept. sanctions ICC judges for issuing warrants against Israeli officials The order allows the US to freeze any assets held in the country by those designated and to block entry into the United States for them and their immediate family members. December 18, 2025
WATCH: Australian police ram cars to stop potential ‘violent act’ in Sydney Tactical Operations officers in Sydney's Liverpool neighborhood ram cars and intercept vehicle to stop a "violent act that was possibly being planned." December 18, 2025
Israel awaits US decision on proposed 17% tariff Since April, Israeli goods entering the US have been subject to shifting interim rates. December 17, 2025
New information released on Israel’s targeting 11 Iranian scientists last June The documentary outlines the years of surveillance, intelligence gathering, and agent placement inside Iran. December 17, 2025
Chabad rabbis, holocaust survivors, a 10-year-old girl: Who are the Bondi attack victims? Those lost in the attack included Chabad rabbis, children, grandparents, Holocaust survivors, businessmen and people just getting their start in life. December 17, 2025
Hamas pushes for new round of ceasefire talks, amid growing mistrust of US Hamas sources said the group remains uncertain whether Washington had prior knowledge of the operation or whether US officials view it as a breach of the ceasefire, which has been in effect for roughly two months. December 16, 2025
Posters in Iran threaten Nahariya, other northern Israeli cities The posters say. 'Towards the next war: Nahariya, get ready!' December 16, 2025
Only 2 police officers were assigned to Sydney Chanukah event targeted in terror attack, official says 'I think it’s important to note that police, obviously, when the shooting began, did engage the shooters, and there are two in critical condition in NSW hospitals.' December 16, 2025
Mother of suspected Bondi shooter says son is ‘a good boy’ Investigators examined evidence recovered from a vehicle linked to the suspects, including explosive devices and an Islamic State flag. December 15, 2025
Muslim immigrant who wrestled gun away from Bondi Beach terrorist says he’d ‘do it again’ despite being ‘riddled with bullets’ Al Ahmed, a fruit shop owner and father of two young daughters, immigrated to Australia from Syria in 2006 and became a citizen in 2022, according to local media. December 15, 2025
Trump team angry at Israel for assassinating Hamas military leader, ‘violating ceasefire’ US officials reported: 'Steve (Witkoff) and Jared (Kushner) are pissed by Israeli inflexibility around several Gaza-related issues.' December 15, 2025
Assailant fires 20 shots into Jewish home in Redlands, CA, shouts antisemitic slurs The shooter made a drive past the house, discharged 20 rounds, and shouted ‘f*ck Jews’ before driving away. December 14, 2025
Israeli drone operator describes strike that killed top Hamas officer Ra’ad Sa’ad The IDF and the Israel Security Agency said Sa’ad was among the last veteran senior Hamas commanders still operating in Gaza. December 14, 2025
Holocaust survivor took bullet for his wife during Sydney attack Both were Holocaust survivors who later immigrated to Australia from Ukraine, raised two children, and had 11 grandchildren. The Chanukah gathering, she said, was a tradition they observed every year. December 14, 2025
Taylor Swift targeted by anti-Zionist activists for mentioning Israel in her documentary The criticism erupted after footage showed fans waiting to pass through security at a Wembley Stadium concert mentioning conversations with concertgoers from Israel. December 13, 2025
Israel halts airstrike, allows Lebanese army to deal with Hezbollah terror threat US President Donald Trump has given Lebanon the deadline of December 31 to disarm Hezbollah and other terror groups in the country. December 13, 2025
Israeli Farmers welcome Storm Byron after multi-year drought Agricultural officials said rainfall totals in some locations reached tens of millimeters within hours, enough to trigger early germination in fields planted ahead of the storm. December 12, 2025
Freed hostage Eitan Mor said ‘to just accept I would die in Gaza’ made captivity ‘easier’ In captivity, Mor said his emotional state shifted over time, moving from cautious hope to resignation. December 12, 2025
Check Point executive warns Israel’s rapid AI adoption is raising cyber risks The Checkpoint executive stressed the risks created by rapid advances in artificial intelligence which outpace the security frameworks meant to protect organizations that rely on it. December 11, 2025
China ‘firmly objects’ to Taiwan deputy FM’s secret visit to Israel The embassy said the matter touches directly on Beijing’s position that Taiwan is part of China and that foreign governments should refrain from engaging with Taiwanese officials. December 11, 2025
Freed hostage Maxim Herkin undergoes circumcision ceremony in Russia 'Of all the places, it was in the Hamas tunnels that I discovered faith and trust in God. That faith instilled in me the strength to overcome the difficult days of captivity.' December 11, 2025
Israeli hostage envoy Gil Hirsch: ‘Someone in PIJ knows’ where final hostage Ran Gvili is held The dispute erupted Tuesday after the organization announced it had handed over every captive in its possession, prompting immediate pushback from Israeli officials who said the statement was untrue. December 10, 2025
After anti-Hamas leader’s death in Gaza, factions grow to fill the gap The groups, though limited in size, have become more visible since the October ceasefire. December 10, 2025
IDF troops open fire on armed men approaching position in southern Syria Soldiers identified several individuals advancing toward them and initiated a standard arrest procedure, which began with warning shots into the air in an effort to force the group to retreat. December 9, 2025
Senior IDF official says political echelon halted Sinwar, Deif assassination before Oct 7 One witness described the approach as an effort to preserve stability 'at almost any cost.' December 9, 2025
Arab and Muslim states reject former UK PM Tony Blair for ‘Board of Peace’ over support for Iraq war Trump had introduced the idea of a “board of peace” when outlining his 20-point Gaza plan in late September, naming Blair as the only identifiable member at the time. December 8, 2025
‘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
