Israel to reopen embassy in Jordan, ending 6 month diplomatic crisis The Israeli embassy in Amman was shut in July of last year following a shooting incident in which an Israeli guard killed two Jordanians, including one who was attempting to attack him. January 30, 2018
Netanyahu’s demands to stop Iran likely to be ignored by Putin Did Netanyahu walk away from a recent meeting with Putin with any assurances related to Iranian aggression in Syria? January 30, 2018
Analysis: Does Pope Francis care more about dead Jews than living Israelis? Reacting to the pope’s call for European nations to do more to fight hate, an Israeli analyst says the pope ignores modern day anti-Semitism in the form of anti-Israel incitement. January 30, 2018
Obama’s envoy to Israel agrees with Trump’s Jerusalem stance Former US Ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, “strongly” agrees with the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but argues with the way it was done. January 30, 2018
Anti-BDS group rallies Canadian support for Israeli businesses Lev Haolam brings out hundreds to meetings in three frigid Canadian cities to support small Israeli businesses. January 30, 2018
US delegation flees Palestinian mob in Bethlehem Fearing a violent group of Palestinian protesters, a US delegation fled Bethlehem during a business conference. January 30, 2018
Hamas official dies of mysterious gunshot wounds Mystery still shrouds the incident which caused the death of Hamas leader Imad Al-Alami. January 30, 2018
Palestinian factions feud over responsibility for Gaza hospitals’ neglect Who is responsible for the sorry state of Gaza's hospitals? Hamas and Fatah are blaming each other. January 30, 2018
Netanyahu warns Putin: Israel ready to act against Iran The Israeli prime minister flew to Moscow amid escalating concerns over Iran’s push to have a permanent presence in neighboring Arab countries. January 29, 2018
Terrorists released in Shalit deal leading attacks against Israel Some of the terrorists freed in exchange for Gilad Shalit not only control the Gaza Strip, but are planning attacks and kidnappings with Iran’s help. January 29, 2018
Firebombs found after Palestinian infiltration attempt thwarted, suspect still at large Soldiers nabbed a Palestinian wearing military fatigues near the entrance to Itamar. They also uncvoered his arsenal of firebombs. January 29, 2018
‘Lebanon is turning into one big missile factory,’ IDF spokesman warns in Arabic media The IDF spokesman warned the people of Lebanon of the growing Iranian military influence in their country and the danger it poses. January 28, 2018
Israeli analysts: Abbas claim that ‘Oslo is Dead’ is just rhetoric Despite Abbas' claims to the contrary, the PA continues to abide by key elements of the Oslo Accords that include economic and security cooperation with Israel. January 28, 2018
Israeli poet apologizes for likening heroic Holocaust victims to violent Palestinian teen An Israeli poet has apologized after creating a media storm by comparing Anne Frank and Hanna Senesh to a Palestinian teen who attacked IDF soldiers. January 28, 2018
Palestinians in military garb try entering Jewish community in Samaria Soldiers nabbed a Palestinian wearing military fatigues near the entrance to Itamar. A search for a second suspect continues. January 28, 2018
Obama defends 2016 absention on anti-Israel UN resolution Obama attempted to defend his decision to abstain on an anti-Israel UN resolution. January 28, 2018
Israeli envoy to UN: Iran has 82,000 fighters in Syria Danon called on the Security Council to prevent Iran from turning Syria into 'the largest military base in the world.' January 28, 2018
Heavy rains expose 12 bombs on Palestinian road The recent heavy rains in Israel have exposed a deadly string of explosive charges on a road leading to a Palestinian city. January 28, 2018
Palestinians burn effigies of Trump, Pence In demonstrations on Saturday, Palestinians set afire depictions the US president and vice president. January 27, 2018
PA officials claim ‘Palestinian borders’ include all of Israel Palestinian Authority (PA) ministries routinely honor local politicians and administrators with plaques depicting a map of “Palestine” that denies Israel's existence. By: World Israel News Staff, with files ... January 27, 2018
Trump fed up with funding Palestinians, threatens to shut down mission in Washington Trump has threatened further measures against the Palestinians if they refuse to come to the negotiating table, not stopping at halting hundreds of millions of dollars of aid. January 26, 2018
Jerusalem court sentences rock-throwers who killed Israeli driver A Jerusalem court sentenced Israeli-Arab rock throwers who caused the death of a Jewish driver, emphasizing the risk posed by such attacks. January 25, 2018
Jordan says US involvement key to Israeli-Palestinian peace talks Jordan's King Abdullah says Jerusalem must be part of a comprehensive peace plan, noting that US involvement in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations is key. January 25, 2018
Trump: Palestinians must talk peace to receive aid, ‘money is on the table’ Trump threatened Thursday to withhold aid money from the Palestinians until they return to peace talks with Israel. January 25, 2018
US envoy demands that ‘despicable’ Hamas release all captive Israelis 'How reprehensible of Hamas to cause such horrible suffering,' Jason Greenblatt said of Hamas holding Israeli citizens. January 25, 2018
Arab vandals scrawl ‘Hitler’ graffiti in southern Israel Arab vandals left hate messages on a sign at an entrance to a public forest. January 25, 2018
WATCH: Israel interrupts Arab rep at UN session for calling Israelis ‘occupiers’ In a reversal of the usual proceedings, the chairman of the council concurred with Israel's objection. January 24, 2018
PA official claims US has never given Palestinians ‘anything of substance’ A senior Palestinian official's recent statements fly in the face of decades of US aid to his people, totaling billions of dollars. January 24, 2018
Palestinians want US involved in peace talks, but refuse to deal with Trump According to Israeli analysts, the Palestinians have staked out an untenable position, refusing to deal with President Trump while covertly acknowledging there is no peace process without the US. January 24, 2018
Pew poll: Republicans overwhelmingly back Israel, Democrats evenly divided Experts says the Pew poll findings show President Trump is viewed as pro-Israel, while Netanyahu remains a polarizing figure in the US. January 24, 2018
Kerry coaches Abbas: ‘Stay strong, Trump will soon be out of office’ The former secretary of state sent a message to the Palestinian president to 'play for time,' claiming Trump would not be in office much longer. January 24, 2018
White House: Europe knows it can’t replace US as peace broker 'I don’t think anybody believes the US can be replaced in this process,' a White House official said. January 24, 2018
PA fumes as Israel uses their funds to compensate victims of Palestinian torture Based on a court ruling, Israel is holding the Palestinians responsible for their actions, infuriating the PA. January 24, 2018
Mideast experts fear strong US support may haunt Israel Experts say it is unlikely Israel will see an upsurge in Palestinian violence in the immediate aftermath of Pence's visit, but express concern for Israel and the Palestinians' long-term future. January 24, 2018
White House: No contact with Palestinians since Jerusalem declaration The Palestinians have severed all ties with the White House, which is attempting to jump-start the peace process. January 24, 2018
Border guards shoot 2 Palestinians, foil stabbing attack in Samaria Two Palestinian terrorists who attempted to stab Israelis in Samaria were shot and wounded in the process. January 23, 2018
Philippines to deport Hamas-linked explosives expert to Iraq An Iraqi national who aided Hamas has been arrested in the Philippines and is now facing deportation. January 23, 2018
Arab League seeks to block Israel’s UN Security Council bid The Arabs are working to block Israel's diplomatic advancement in several spheres. January 23, 2018
Abbas fails to garner European support for ‘Palestine’ Abbas flew to Brussels to seek official and immediate recognition of a Palestinian state but failed to generate support. January 23, 2018
Arabs plan protests, general strike for 2nd day of Pence visit A general strike and perhaps other forms of anti-US protests, incited by the PA leadership, are planned for Tuesday. January 23, 2018
Abbas in Belgium, seeks European recognition of Palestinian state Coinciding with Pence's visit to Israel, Abbas arrived in Brussels to seek recognition of a Palestinian state. January 22, 2018
‘No substitute for US leadership,’ Netanyahu says, welcomes Pence’s arrival in Israel In a dig aimed at Abbas, Netanyahu says there's 'no substitute for US leadership.' January 21, 2018
Pence to Jordanian king: US committed to Israeli-Palestinian peace The US remains committed to helping Israel and the Palestinians achieve a two-state solution, Pence told King Abdullah. January 21, 2018
US slams Palestinians’ ‘inaccurate, misleading’ version of Trump peace plan >White House slams Palestinian negotiator's misleading "peace document", calling it an inaccurate representation of Trump's peace plan. January 21, 2018
Netanyahu: It’s a ‘disgrace’ that Arab lawmakers are boycotting Pence It's 'a disgrace that MKs intend to boycott this important visit to the Knesset and are even seeking to disrupt it,' Netanyahu said of the Arab MK's intentions. January 21, 2018
Pence, longtime friend of Israel, to receive warm welcome in Jewish State Those who know the Vice President and those who have followed his career say that Israel has no better friend than Mike Pence. January 21, 2018
Lebanon lifts ban on Spielberg’s new movie; Hezbollah enraged Hezbollah is upset Lebanon has decided not to ban Spielberg's new movie. January 21, 2018
Will Netanyahu meet Jordan’s King Abdullah this week? Will Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah II meet in Switzerland this week? January 21, 2018
Palestinians urge International Criminal Court to act against Israel After three years of diplomatic warfare, the Palestinians are demanding that the ICC take action against Israel. January 21, 2018
Gaza family kills relative after Hamas says he spied for Israel A Palestinian family killed one of its members for allegedly spying for Israel. January 21, 2018
Defense minister: Hamas establishing terror infrastructure in Lebanon Hamas is seeking to establish another front against Israel out of Lebanon, Liberman said. January 21, 2018
Analysis: Time to demand the Palestinian Authority’s unconditional surrender The truth is that the Palestinian Authority is a dead man walking and in no position to demand anything from anyone. By Daniel Krygier, Political Analyst, World Israel News Throughout time, aggressors knew wh... January 21, 2018
Israeli-Arab parties will boycott Pence in Knesset, calling him ‘dangerous, messianic’ The head of the Arab Joint List affirmed that all Arab parties will boycott US Vice President Mike Pence’s Knesset speech, calling him a "dangerous man with a messianic vision." January 20, 2018
WATCH: Confusion at scene of gun battle between Israel Police and terrorists A journalist at the scene of a gun fight between Israeli special forces and terror suspects sifts through conflicting reports on the identity of the neutralized suspects. January 19, 2018
Security expert: Hamas in race to use terror tunnels before Israel destroys them all Hamas is afraid that it's losing a major strategic weapon and could take desperate measures. January 18, 2018
Murderer of Israeli father of 6 was son of leading Hamas terrorist An expert on Islamic terror praises Israel's security forces for capturing those responsible for the murder of Raziel Shevach within a week. January 18, 2018
US confirms it has combat troops on the ground in Syria Israeli analysts say US policy is designed to bolster the Kurdish militia in Syria and prevent an Iranian land corridor that reaches the Mediterranean Sea. January 18, 2018
Palestinians target Israeli worshipers en route to praying at Joseph’s Tomb IDF forces thwarted an attempt by Palestinians to harm Israelis praying in Shechem. January 18, 2018
In gun battle, Israeli police kill terrorist who murdered rabbi, father of six Two Israeli policemen were wounded in a gun battle in which one of the terrorists who murdered Rabbi Raziel Shevach was eliminated. January 18, 2018
Arabs assail Jewish worshipers on Temple Mount Arabs instigated a confrontation with Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount. January 17, 2018