Israel vows to shield IDF soldiers from ‘fake war crimes’Netanyahu, Gantz, IDF all slam International Criminal Court for ruling that it has jurisdiction to prosecute Israeli military personnel. February 7, 2021
‘It’s already been rigged’: Palestinians doubt legitimacy of PA elections'If you have a society that's completely stifled politically, that is punished routinely for political opposition — that's already rigged,' said a senior analyst at a Palestinian think tank. February 7, 2021
US condemns assassination of anti-Hezbollah activist in LebanonLokman Slim was critical of Hezbollah’s ongoing war against Israel and was found dead in his car. February 6, 2021
Biden removes Iranian-backed extremists in Yemen from terror listYemen is experiencing one of the world's worst humanitarian disasters and the Houthis routinely divert resources to perpetuate a bloody civil war. February 6, 2021
UAE slashed funding for scandal-ridden Palestinian UN agency in 2020After the Trump administration cut off all funding in 2018 to UNRWA, which has been plagued by corruption scandals, the UAE slashed its donations in 2020. February 6, 2021
Palestinian pay-for-slay stands in the way of renewing ties with Biden administrationPalestinian policy of paying reward money to convicted terrorists stands between renewing ties with the Biden administration. February 5, 2021
Israel hits Iranian, Hezbollah targets in Syria, state media reportsThe Syrian Army claims that its air defenses shot down “most” of the missiles. By Aryeh Savir, TPS The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted several airstrikes against targets in Damascus and in the south of ... February 4, 2021
How Palestinian terrorists convert toy guns into lethal weaponsIsraeli citizen sold airsoft guns for conversion to firing weapons for use by terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria, the Shin Bet announced Wednesday. Six arrests made. February 3, 2021
US pulls last aircraft carrier from Gulf in signal to IranAfter Biden administration's latest move, there are now no U.S. aircraft carriers in Gulf waters. February 3, 2021
US, Palestinian Authority hold first formal contact in yearsDuring the campaign and since becoming president, Biden has promised to restore ties with the Palestinians. February 3, 2021
Iran adds more centrifuges in wider breach of nuclear dealIranian official announces additional enrichment of uranium in violation of international obligations. February 3, 2021
Meet Ashraf Jabari: The Palestinian renegade challenging the PAHe shatters myths about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, finding his greatest Israeli allies in his quest for peace and normalcy among those living in Jewish settlements. By Orit Arfa, JNS With a mask re... February 3, 2021
Anti-Israel organization demands Biden cooperate with BDSNGO Human Rights Watch demands President Joe Biden end criticism, refusal to cooperate with BDS. February 3, 2021
Israel defense firms to showcase at UAE exhibition for first timeIsrael Aircraft Industries is the largest of 54 Israeli defense companies to attend prestigious defense show in the United Arab Emirates. February 2, 2021
Israel’s Defense Ministry demands special funding for attack on IranThe Defense Ministry made its demand in the background of Iran’s growing nuclear threat. February 2, 2021
‘Amazed and disgusted’: North African station blasted for suspending hosts who interviewed Israeli ambassadorFuror in France as North African radio station kicks hosts off air for interviewing Israeli ambassador on peace with Morocco. February 2, 2021
Arab terrorist launches stabbing attack on Jewish student in JerusalemA young Israeli ultra-orthodox man was injured in apparent stabbing attack on Monday evening. By TPS An Arab terrorist attacked and stabbed an ultra-Orthodox student near Saleh a-Din Street in Jerusalem o... February 2, 2021
Iranian legislators urge Shiite anti-Israel military pactIranian parliament members propose an anti-Israeli military alliance of the terror groups it sponsors along with Syria. February 1, 2021
Israeli injured in attack by Arabs at Joshua’s Tomb holy siteJewish worshipers at the tombs of Joshua and Caleb near the city of Ariel in Samaria were attacked by Arabs who threw rocks at them on Sunday night. February 1, 2021
Saudi Arabia starting to delete anti-Semitism from textbooksMany offensive passages have been scrubbed although “there is still a way to go,” says an NGO that monitors curricula in the Arab world. January 31, 2021
Iran’s hard line: Return to nuclear deal as is, no changes, no new partnersIran lets Biden administration know: Iran nuclear deal is non-negotiable, no new parties to any talks. January 31, 2021
IDF eliminates terrorist committing stabbing attack in Gush EtzionSecurity footage of the incident shows the terrorist approaching the soldiers who were securing a bus stop at the junction. January 31, 2021
PA gloats as Biden team returns to old peace formula: The deal of the century is deadPalestinian minister says that the PA had received assurances that the “Deal of the Century” has been taken off the table. January 28, 2021
Iranian general: We will ‘level Tel Aviv’ if Israel makes ‘slightest mistake’Israel is 'not yet aware' of all of Iran’s military capabilities, says Iranian army spokesperson. January 28, 2021
Palestinian Islamic Fatwa council bans term ‘Abraham Accords’Palestinian Islamic leaders issue religious edict that only the Palestinians are the 'true sons of Abraham.' January 27, 2021
In near dare, Iran says Israel impotent to attackIranian official: IDF chief of staff's talk is empty, Israel has 'no ability' to attack us. January 27, 2021
Return to Iran nuke deal means Mideast arms race, possibly war, former Israeli ambassador warnsFormer top Israeli diplomat Michael Oren says, 'Joe Biden should not squander the leverage he has inherited.' January 27, 2021
Is Biden administration turning clock back to old ‘Palestinians first’ paradigm?The acting U.S. ambassador to the UN seemed to downplay the success of the Abraham Accords. January 27, 2021
IDF chief warns Israel won’t accept return to Iran nuclear deal, offensive military options on tableIn an almost direct message to the Biden administration, Israel's top soldier says a return to the existing Iran nuclear deal is not acceptable. January 27, 2021
Acting US ambassador to UN: PLO mission to be reopenedThe Biden administration will restore U.S. assistance to the Palestinians, he said. January 26, 2021
Fearless Iranian cleric defies ‘dictatorial’ regime, embraces Israel, dreams of praying in JerusalemDeposed ayatollah risks a Zoom call with an Israeli reporter, saying 'Our regime is dictatorial - we have no problem with Israel.' January 26, 2021
Israeli jets over Syria endure barrage of hundreds of anti-aircraft missilesThe Syrians have shot over 200 anti-aircraft missiles at Israeli jets on their missions, according to the news report. January 26, 2021
IDF rescues Israeli hiker from Arabs stoning and beating himThe IDF arrived as the 25-year-old hiker was attacked by five Arabs who threw rocks and beat him. By TPS An Israeli man was lightly injured on Monday when he was attacked by a group of Arabs while taking... January 26, 2021
US CENTCOM commander to visit Israel this week to talk Iran, normalization with Arab statesU.S. CENTCOM commander Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. will arrive in Israel on Thursday for top-level meetings on the Iran nuclear threats and Israel's burgeoning ties with Arab states. January 25, 2021
Palestinians ask Europe to send monitors for electionsSunday’s invitation to the EU was a sign that the Palestinians want the world to believe they are serious about holding their first elections in 15 years. January 25, 2021
Teen injured in rock-throwing terror attack in SamariaThere were no serious injuries in a rock-throwing incident Sunday that damaged several cars. January 24, 2021
UAE approves new embassy in Tel AvivFollowing confirmation of the peace deal, the United Arab Emirates will become the fourth Arab country with an embassy in Israel. January 24, 2021
Israel to send Mossad chief to talk Iran with BidenMossad chief Yossi Cohen expected to discuss Iran's nuclear program with President Joe Biden and incoming CIA director William Burns January 24, 2021
Arab League chief takes veiled shots at Iran in UN addressWithout referring to Iran by name, Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that 'some regional powers are interfering in the affairs of the Arab region.' January 24, 2021
Israeli police arrest 145 to thwart clashing clans in Arab villageIsraeli security forces launched massive raids and arrested suspects carrying weapons such as a Carlo submachine gun, Molotov cocktails and a grenade. January 24, 2021
What would hiring Robert Malley say about Biden’s plans on Iran?The foreign-policy establishment favorite and Arafat apologist would be just another Obama alum in the new administration, but one that would particularly encourage Tehran. January 24, 2021
Israel strikes Iran-backed posts in Syria, killing 4, says state mediaThe strike was Israel's first on Syria since President Joe Biden took office earlier in the week and follows intense raids last week during which 57 fighters were killed and dozens were wounded in Syria. January 23, 2021
Anti-Semitic professor in California suspended from spring semesterUniversity of California Merced professor who tweeted about ‘IsraHell’ and Zionist ‘world domination’ will not teach spring semester after outcry January 23, 2021
Biden reverses change to ‘US ambassador to Israel’ title on Twitter after blowbackFor a time on Wednesday, the official Twitter feed for the U.S. ambassador to Israel had its title changed to add 'the West Bank and Gaza.' January 21, 2021
Trump departure jeopardizes future Arab-Israel peace deals, says US envoy'Anybody doing any deal ever knows that it's easier to do a deal when you've got certainty and it's less easy to do a deal when there's uncertainty,' said Aryeh Lightstone. January 21, 2021
Attempted terror attack at Jerusalem checkpoint, no casualtiesPolice forces have launched a search for the driver, who fled the scene. By World Israel News Staff Policemen manning a checkpoint in Jerusalem believe they were the target of a car-ramming attack on Thur... January 21, 2021
Suha Arafat: ‘Palestinians also deserve new leadership; like Trump, Abbas must leave’'Just as the United States separates from Trump, probably for good, so we must part with Abu Mazen [aka Mahmoud Abbas],' Yasser Arafat's widow said. January 21, 2021
US approves F-35 sale to UAE hour before Biden inaugurationUnited Arab Emirates closed a last-second deal with the Trump administration for up to 50 F-35 stealth fighters and advanced drones. January 21, 2021
‘Elections will be last nail in Palestinian Authority’s coffin,’ warns Egyptian intelligenceAccording to a Fatah official, representatives from Egypt and Jordan warned the head of the PA that Mahmoud Abbas' party is not prepared for Hamas' election challenge. January 21, 2021
Tunisian president rails against ‘Jewish thieves’Tunisia President Kais Saied caught in video posted to social media blaming the country's financial woes on 'Jewish thieves' January 20, 2021
Iran launches huge military exercise on eve of Biden inaugurationIran flexing its military muscles in advance of expected negotiations with the Biden administration on its rogue nuclear program. January 20, 2021
Open invitation to terror? Israeli security checkpoint outside Ramallah found desertedThe IDF answer - it mans the checkpoint at the exit from Ramallah according to 'operational needs.' January 20, 2021
IDF tanks shell Hamas targets after renewed rocket attacksFor the second time this week, IDF pounded Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket attacks. January 20, 2021
Biden secretary of state: US would enter ‘longer and stronger agreement’ with Iran“If Iran comes back into compliance we would too,” said U.S. Secretary of State nominee Antony J. Blinken, referring to the 2015 nuclear deal that the Islamic Republic continues to breach. January 20, 2021
Police declare attempted stabbing last week a terror attackThe Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court issued a gag order on the details of the investigation. January 20, 2021
Russia tells Israel: Stop bombing Iran targets in Syria, we’ll take care of itRussia's foreign minister said his country doesn't want Syria used 'as a platform for the Iranian-Israeli strife.' January 19, 2021
Israeli wine and oil flow from Judea and Samaria to UAE as peace breaks Palestinian heartsThe Palestinian Authority called the UAE's purchase of goods from Judea and Samaria 'a flagrant violation of international law.' January 18, 2021
Morocco-backed group signs historic deal with US to fight anti-SemitismThe government-backed Association Mimouna of Morocco has worked toward greater local understanding of Jews since 2007. January 18, 2021
Israeli jets strike Hamas targets in Gaza after rockets firedIDF fighter jets hit Hamas military targets, including sites for digging underground cross-border attack tunnels. January 18, 2021
Israel begins vaccinating jailed terroristsThe first 20 prisoners in Israeli jails were vaccinated in a test run, with a widespread program to begin Monday. January 17, 2021
