Indonesian leader of 60 million Muslims visits Israel despite backlash at homeBraving criticism back home, the secretary general of a Muslim organization with 60 million members is in Israel as a guest of the American Jewish Committee. June 12, 2018
Security minister criticizes IDF policy not to open fire on terror kite fliers'A child could touch a kite and explode, God forbid,' Security Minister Erdan warned. June 12, 2018
Father of stabbing victim demands police declare incident a terror attackThe day after a young woman was stabbed and critically wounded in Afula, her father demanded police declare the incident a terror attack - which they finally did. June 12, 2018
Report: Israel, US, Arab states unite to battle Iran, Palestinians out in the coldA feature published in the New Yorker magazine on Monday chronicles a shifting Middle East landscape in which the imminent Iranian threat overshadows political concerns about the Palestinians. June 11, 2018
Israeli bill to end Palestinian terror payments advancesA new bill that would permit Israel to withhold payments to the Palestinian Authority in order to halt terror salaries advanced through a first reading in the Knesset on Monday. June 11, 2018
Tel Aviv U nixes national anthem at graduation ceremonyTel-Aviv University cancelled the singing of Hatikvah, Israel's national anthem, in order not to offend Arab students. June 11, 2018
WATCH: IDF warns of growing threat of Hamas naval tunnelsThe IDF destroyed an underwater tunnel but warns that it cannot rule out the possibility that others exist. June 11, 2018
Iran’s top leader clarifies ‘eradicate Israel’ tweetKhamenei claims that 'eradicating' Israel means calling for a referendum among those who lived in Holy Land before 1948. June 11, 2018
Analysis: The Pyongyang-Tehran-Gaza City axisIt's no coincidence that North Korea's foreign minister stood up for the Islamic Republic and the Hamas Islamists who control Gaza Strip. June 11, 2018
Latvian FM criticizes Israel’s use of force in Gaza, affirms right to self-defenseRinkēvičs hailed Riga's 'balanced position' on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and criticized Israel's use of lethal force during the Gaza riots, while supporting its right to self-defense. June 11, 2018
WATCH: Terror victims praise blocking of tax revenues to PalestiniansThe Almagor Terror Victims Association is lauding the move, saying it's a victory for terror victims and for the Israeli nation. June 11, 2018
Palestinians protest Abbas’ sanctions leveled against GazaPalestinians demonstrated against Abbas in Ramallah, demanding he remove sanctions leveled against the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing Fatah-Hamas feud. June 11, 2018
Palestinian leader blames US for ‘killing peace process’Erekat charged that the Trump administration, 'peddling Israeli extremism,' was 'killing the peace process,' and not he. June 11, 2018
18-year-old woman stabbed in apparent terrorist attack in AfulaAn 18-year-old woman is in critical condition after being stabbed in an apparent terror attack in Afula Monday. June 11, 2018
Netanyahu: Those who support Trump on North Korea should back him on Iran"Dangerous regimes should denuclearize," Netanyahu said, explaining that those who support Trump’s effort to denuclearize North Korea should stand behind his quest to halt a nuclear Iran. By: World Israel Ne... June 11, 2018
IDF neutralizes bomb found at Hebron holy siteAfter a bomb was found near the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Sunday, the army closed the area so that sappers could destroy the device. June 10, 2018
IDF destroys Hamas underwater terror tunnelThe IDF hit a military position of Hamas’ special naval force in the northern Gaza Strip, neutralizing a tunnel opening out into the sea. June 10, 2018
WATCH: Panelists debate politics of Argentine soccer cancellationWas moving the location truly the reason for the Argentine team's cancellation of the event after Palestinian threats of terror repercussions? June 10, 2018
Giuliani: Palestinian Authority is a ‘murder machine’Rudy Giuliani, US President Donald Trump's lawyer, told Palestinian Media Watch last week that the Palestinian Authority is a "murder machine" and that America should stop providing it with funds. June 10, 2018
Liberman: Humanitarian aid to Gaza won’t stop terrorism'Enough with all sorts of illusions and delusions that improving the economy will end terror,' the defense minister stated. June 10, 2018
Arabs involved in 95% of shootings in Israel A TV news report based on police data revealed that though Arabs make up just 20% of the population, they are involved in 95% of shootings in Israel. June 10, 2018
Hezbollah helps Hamas build terror infrastructure in LebanonIsrael is concerned about Hezbollah-Hamas cooperation in Lebanon, under Iran's auspices. June 10, 2018
Greenblatt: Time to replace Palestinian chief negotiatorAfter Erekat penned a scathing op-ed accusing the US of being Israel's 'partner in occupation,' Greenblatt said the time has come for 'other Palestinian perspectives.' June 10, 2018
Amid tensions with Syria, IDF launches surprise drill in northThe IDF launched a massive surprise drill in the north of the country as tensions on the border with Syria are running high. June 10, 2018
IDF fires first ‘warning shot’ at arson terrorists in GazaIsraeli aircraft launched a preemptive strike against Palestinians preparing airborne terror devices, which have sparked around 20 fires over the past two days. June 10, 2018
10,000 Palestinians riot on Gaza border, causing nearly 20 fires in IsraelPalestinians converged at five separate points along the Gaza border on Friday in violent demonstrations. June 9, 2018
Netanyahu to BBC: Peace impossible with those ‘who want to destroy you’In an interview with a combative BBC host, the Israeli prime minister expresses empathy for the Palestinians' plight, while reminding the interviewer that peace is only with entities willing to acknowledge Israel's right to exist. June 8, 2018
Report: Iran paid off families of dead Gaza riotersAccording to a Hebrew media source, the Iranian government distributed funds to the families of individuals killed during the violent, Hamas-led riots that began in March. By: World Israel News Staff A re... June 8, 2018
Iranian president demands mass demonstration for anti-Israel ‘Quds Day’ eventsWhile Tehran implored Iranians to take to the streets for the nation's annual anti-Israel fest on Friday, the IDF braced for intensified violence on the Gaza border, encouraged by Iran's proxy Hamas June 8, 2018
Qatar behind nixing of soccer match with Argentina, Israelis suspect'There's no chance that an Arab nation, probably Qatar, is not behind the cancellation of Argentina's arrival.' June 8, 2018
Assad ‘no longer immune’ from IDF attack, Netanyahu warns'The consequences are not merely to the Iranian forces there, but to the Assad regime as well,' Netanyahu said in a warning to Syria. June 7, 2018
Government to mull solutions to Gaza’s humanitarian crisisThe cabinet will discuss possible solutions to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in an effort to relieve suffering. June 7, 2018
Expecting unrest, IDF drops leaflets warning Gazans not to approach border fenceExpecting a renewal of rioting Friday along the Gaza border fence, IDF planes dropped leaflets warning Gaza's residents not to test Israel's resolve. June 7, 2018
IDF: Killed Palestinian medic was ‘no angel of mercy’'Do medics in other countries throw bombs and participate in riots and refer to themselves as human shields?' June 7, 2018
Russian delegation arrives to discuss distancing Iran from Israel’s borderSenior Russian officials arrived in the Jewish State on Wednesday to discuss distancing Iranian forces from the Syrian-Israeli border. June 7, 2018
Giuliani: Use Pressure tactics to get Palestinians back to negotiations table'You've got to change the dynamic and put the pressure on them,' Giuliani said of the Palestinians' aversion to peace talks with Israel. June 7, 2018
Powerful Shi’ite cleric: Jews can return to Iraq if they show loyaltyPowerful Shi'ite cleric Muqtada Al-Sadr welcomed the return of Iraqi Jews who were expelled from the country on condition they show loyalty. June 7, 2018
Outgoing IDF commander: Israel must prepare for escalation with HamasIsrael 'must be ready for escalation' on the Gaza border said the outgoing head of the IDF Southern Command. June 7, 2018
Culture Minister on Eurovision: Next year in Jerusalem, or not at allCulture and Sport Minister Miri Regev said that if Israel can't host Eurovision in Jerusalem next year, it should reconsider hosting it all. June 7, 2018
UK calls on Israel to conduct ‘independent inquiry’ into Gaza deathsThe British foreign secretary called on Israel to investigate the deaths of Palestinians killed trying to overrun Israel's border fence in recent months. June 7, 2018
May tells Netanyahu UK disagrees with Israel on Iran deal and Gaza deathsThe British prime minister said she is committed to maintaining the Iran nuclear deal, and expressed 'concern' over deaths resulting from violent riots in Gaza. June 6, 2018
Minister: Death threats caused Argentina to cancel soccer match in Jerusalem"It’s not Jerusalem or Haifa. It’s not BDS. These are real threats,” Minister of Sports and Culture Miri Regev declared. June 6, 2018
WATCH: Hamas ‘lynch mobs’ tried to kill Jewish civilians, warns DershowitzAlan Dershowitz reflects on hits recent tour of the Gaza Border and the Golan Heights. June 6, 2018
Netanyahu: Argentina’s match cancellation sets alarming precedentIsraeli officials attributed the decision to 'threats and provocations' involving a star player. June 6, 2018
Member of Palestinian Tamimi clan killed after hurling rock at IDF soldierA Palestinian from the notorious Tamimi family was killed while attacking an IDF soldier with a rock at close range. June 6, 2018
US backs Ambassador Friedman’s right to criticize media coverage of Gaza riots'We believe in free speech, and I’m sure there are a lot of other people around the world who sometimes believe that as well,' Nauert said in Friedman's defense. June 6, 2018
Palestinians welcome Argentine soccer team’s boycott of Israel'The Argentine national team and its star player, Lionel Messi, a sport icon loved by many, slapped Netanyahu by refusing to hold the match,” Rajoub stated, June 6, 2018
Economic realities will end Iran’s nuclear plans, Netanyahu tells Macron'I want to make it clear that I did not ask President Macron to leave the deal. I think that economic realities are going to decide this matter,' Netanyahu said. June 6, 2018
Minister rejects claims that Israel ‘politicized’ soccer game with Argentina'I am dumbfounded by the reactions," Elkin said. 'There are many people who are trying to take advantage of this situation to advance their own narrow political agenda.' June 6, 2018
Palestinian threats push Argentina to cancel soccer game with IsraelPalestinian threats against Argentine star soccer player Lionel Messi resulted in the canceling of a game slated to take place at in Jerusalem. June 6, 2018
IDF: Gazan medic killed last week ‘not intentionally fired upon’An initial investigation performed by the Israeli military concluded that the Palestinian medic shot during a Gaza riot last week was not deliberately targeted. June 5, 2018
Jewish National Fund to sue Hamas over kite terror; fires rage on near GazaPalestinians resumed their arson kite attacks along the border fence, setting blazes in Israeli communities near Gaza. June 5, 2018
Israeli intelligence minister: US-led coalition will fight IranIsrael's Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz said that a US-led coalition would form against Iran if it stepped up its enrichment of uranium. By: World Israel News Staff Israel's Minister of Intelligence ... June 5, 2018
Liberman: Ayatollah’s uranium enrichment statement ‘a sign of hysteria’A statement about stepped-up uranium enrichment by Iran's supreme leader was "a sign of the hysteria and panic in the Iranian leadership," says Israel's defense minister. By: World Israel News Staff Defe... June 5, 2018
Netanyahu says Iran’s renewed uranium enrichment aimed at destroying IsraelIran's announcement that it would step up its uranium enrichment is aimed at destroying Israel, Netanyahu said. June 5, 2018
Rabbis to Netanyahu: Israeli security tortured ‘Jewish terrorists’ to extract confessionsDozens of rabbis associated with the religious Zionist or settlement movement expressed concern that torture was used against suspected Jewish terrorists to unlawfully extract confessions in a Palestinian murder case. June 5, 2018
US envoy Greenblatt: Hamas firebomb kites ‘not metaphors for freedom’'Hamas attack kites are not harmless playthings or metaphors for freedom,' Jason Greenblatt tweeted. June 5, 2018
Israeli intelligence foils plot to assassinate Netanyahu, Jerusalem Mayor, other officialsA plot to assassinate the PM, orchestrated from Syria, also targeted Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. June 5, 2018
Iran’s Supreme Leader: We will increase nuclear enrichment capacityIran is threatening to boost its nuclear enrichment program to levels in breach of the 2015 agreement. June 5, 2018
We will ‘push Iran out of this region,’ vows MerkelGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's call to eject Iran from Syria, but disagreed with the Israeli premier's contentions regarding the nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. June 4, 2018
