French-Moroccan professor: ‘Israel is not an enemy of Morocco’French-Moroccan Professor Youssef Chiheb told France 24 TV on February 12 that the Arab world has been brainwashed with anti-Zionist and anti-Israel rhetoric and that the Palestinian cause is not the number one priority. February 23, 2020
WATCH: Israeli police eliminate terrorist in Jerusalem stabbing attackOn Saturday, Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian man who launched a stabbing attack on a soldier in Jerusalem's Old City near the Lion's Gate. February 22, 2020
Attempted stabbing in Jerusalem: Palestinian woman in custodyThe assailant yelled 'Allahu Akbar"'before attempting to stab a man at a popular Jerusalem promenade. February 21, 2020
Under pressure, PA backs out of boycott on Israeli farm goodsThe Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that its discussions with PA officials led to a mutual lifting of the boycotts. February 20, 2020
Father of Arab who murdered IDF soldier apologizes for ‘despicable act by despicable person’Khaled Abu Judeh had reportedly been radicalized via social media; his family serves in the IDF. February 20, 2020
Jewish group claims ‘bridge-building role’ after meeting in Saudi Arabia'We try to play a constructive bridge-building role, and I think that happened this past week,' says Malcolm Hoenlein of the visit to Saudi Arabia. February 20, 2020
WATCH: Sanders rails against ‘racist Israeli government’ at CNN town hallAt a CNN town hall meeting his week Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders called the current Knesset a 'right wing racist government' February 19, 2020
Gazans thrilled as Israel raises number of permitted workers to 7,000Restrictions are again loosened after a recent reduction in attacks from the Strip. February 19, 2020
IDF announces new command to combat Iranian threatIsrael's military will set up a special branch in its general staff dedicated to threats from Iran, it said Tuesday. February 18, 2020
US Jewish leadership mission to Saudi Arabia the result of ‘two decades of effort’Much of the diplomacy takes place under the radar, says Malcolm Hoenlein, longtime executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents. February 18, 2020
IDF troops discover body of suspect in shooting attack that injured soldierThe IDF said it appears that the assailant in a shooting near Dolev was killed during the attack and did not escape, contrary to initial reports. February 17, 2020
Nasrallah: ‘We’ve never seen an American regime like Trump’s’Hezbollah leader calls for a boycott of the U.S. to hit it at its 'weak point.' February 17, 2020
‘We are preparing for a wide-ranging operation in Gaza,’ Netanyahu tells community leadersIn a meeting with regional council heads, the prime minister said that Israel was 'prepared for any scenario,' including 'a wide-ranging operation.' February 17, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘Mapping’ sovereignty in Judea and Samaria has begun'We have formed an Israeli team to work with the American team on the work of mapping, which has already begun – it is underway,' said Netanyahu. February 16, 2020
Cellphone smuggling bust: Palestinian hid devices in lower abdomenThe Israel Prisons Service notes the phones were intended to be used to direct terror attacks that would take place outside prison walls. February 16, 2020
Germany backs Israel in International Criminal Court caseBerlin says that the court has no authority to hear a war crimes case against the Jewish state. February 16, 2020
7 dead in alleged Israeli attack on Iranian compound in Syria; Netanyahu: Maybe it was Belgian Air ForceIsrael has been very resolute to stop Iran from gaining a foothold on its northern border. February 14, 2020
Pompeo ‘outraged’ at UN blacklist of firms with Judea and Samaria tiesPompeo said that the UN's release of the blacklist 'only confirms the unrelenting anti-Israel bias so prevalent at the United Nations.' February 13, 2020
Hamas rep in Tehran claims Muslims are united against Trump planDespite criticism leveled on an organizational level in the Arab world, individual countries have voiced support. February 13, 2020
Abbas returns to Ramallah ‘with tail between his legs’The PA president is extremely disappointed with world reaction to the Trump peace plan he slammed at the UN. February 13, 2020
Israel’s March election impacting timing of major Gaza offensiveThe Army will wait, says an IDF source, despite Netanyahu’s assertions that elections won't impact the timing of an offensive. February 13, 2020
WATCH: Israelis in Judea and Samaria tired of waiting for annexationAnnexation of Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria has not materialized, despite promises from politicians, leading to frustration on the part of some residents of these areas. February 12, 2020
UN council issues blacklist of 112 companies tied to Israeli firms in Judea and Samaria'These companies have done nothing wrong and many are involved in providing goods and services to Palestinians,' said NGO Monitor. February 12, 2020
Analysis: Poisonous legacy of ‘Hitler’s Mufti’ makes peace impossibleHow does the 'status quo' on the Temple Mount promote peace when it encourages Muslims to threaten violence in order to prevent Jews from praying at their holiest site? February 12, 2020
Netanyahu warns Hamas of ‘surprise of their lives’ if balloon attacks don’t stopIf the attacks don't stop, he warned in a Channel 20 interview, 'it's just a matter of time until we will activate that surprise.' February 12, 2020
French Jewish parliamentarian calls to boycott Tunisia over ‘obsessive’ Israel hatredMeyer Habib blasted Tunisia for following in the footsteps of Iran. February 12, 2020
Hamas reportedly agrees to cease launching booby-trapped balloonsNetanyahu warned Hamas, in a Channel 20 interview, that he was preparing for them 'the surprise of their lives' if they did not stop the balloon launches. February 12, 2020
WATCH: Former Israeli PM praises Abbas as ‘man of peace’ at joint conference, slammed by Netanyahu“He is a man of peace. He is opposed to terror," said former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert in a joint press conference with PA President Abbas. February 12, 2020
WATCH: Former Israeli PM throws support behind Abbas at joint press conferenceFormer Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert and Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas held a joint press conference in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations Security Council. February 11, 2020
‘Abbas chooses terror and rejectionism, never a real peace partner,’ Danon tells UN'Only when [Abbas] steps down can Israel and the Palestinians move forward,' Danon said after the Palestinian leader blasted the Trump peace plan at the United Nation. February 11, 2020
At UN, Abbas slams Trump plan, accuses Israel of ‘apartheid’The Palestinian chief rejected the U.S. peace plan in no uncertain terms, claiming that he seeks a global conference to address Palestinian grievances. By World Israel News Staff and AP Palestinian Presid... February 11, 2020
‘Iran is looking for a pretext to raze Tel-Aviv,’ claims former IRGC commander'We were waiting for the Americans to give us a pretext to strike Tel-Aviv, just like we attacked Ayn Al-Assad,' said former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei. February 11, 2020
WATCH: Is unilateral annexation a good move for Israel?U.S. Ambassador David Friedman warns Israel against unilateral moves. Analyst Martin Sherman explains why he disagrees. February 11, 2020
Israel sends Hamas message: We’ll deal ‘major blow’ to Gaza and US will back usHamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, reportedly did not attend the meeting with the Egyptian delegation over fear that Israel would assassinate him. February 11, 2020
Arab media joins Neo-Nazis in blaming Jews for coronavirusOne Arab news agency claims that the coronavirus was a plot hatched by American and Israeli drug companies aimed at increasing their profits. February 10, 2020
Kushner appears to sway UN Security Council from condemning Trump planIn a desperate bid to salvage Security Council support, Palestinians agree to forego accusation that U.S. is violating international law. February 10, 2020
Israel hits Hamas training compound in retaliation for rocket strikesThe IDF said that the targets struck in the retaliatory raid included 'a training compound and military infrastructures used by the Hamas terror organization in the southern Gaza Strip.' February 10, 2020
Hamas steals telecom equipment provided by Israel to use in terror warThe organization has made it a priority to replace equipment destroyed by Israeli anti-terror strikes. February 10, 2020
WATCH: ‘Annexation of Golan was also unilateral,’ says Mideast expert with regard to Judea and SamariaMiddle East expert Dr. Martin Sherman believes Israeli should unilaterally annex Judea and Samaria immediately, citing the annexation of the Golan Heights as precedent for such a move. February 9, 2020
Abbas to wage a ‘diplomatic intifada’ at UNMahmoud Abbas is expected to present his own version of a peace plan to the UN. February 9, 2020
WATCH: Warren commits to boycott pro-Israel conference Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren vowed to skip the top pro-Israel advocacy group's annual conference after accused it of 'forming alliances' with 'Islamophobes, anti-Semites and white nationalists. February 8, 2020
Tunisia fires UN envoy who helped draft condemnation of Trump peace planTunisia's UN envoy was reportedly axed for drafting and backing a Security Council resolution slamming the U.S.' attempts to broker a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. February 8, 2020
Top security expert dismisses Russian claim Israel’s strike on Syria endangered civilian planeA top Israeli security expert dismissed on Friday Russia’s claim that the IAF had endangered a civilian plane during an air strike conducted in Syria the previous day. By Algemeiner Staff and Agencies Amo... February 8, 2020
IDF captures Jerusalem car-ramming terroristAn IDF combat soldier was severely injured in the attack. Another 11 soldiers were lightly hurt. February 7, 2020
Ambassador Friedman: In Israel’s ‘best interest’ to wait on annexation of settlementsFriedman's comments are consistent with his statement last week regarding the need for a U.S.-Israeli panel to work through all the issues before any concrete steps are taken. February 7, 2020
Former Israeli prime minister will join Abbas to condemn ‘Deal of the Century’In 2008, Abbas rejected an offer from former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert that included a Palestinian capital in eastern Jerusalem and almost complete sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. February 7, 2020
Kushner blames Abbas for recent violence'There is a long history of the Palestinian leadership paying the families of terrorists, inciting intifadas when they don't get their way,' Kushner said. February 7, 2020
Third attack: Israeli wounded in Samaria drive-byThis is the third terrorist attack to happen in Israel today. February 6, 2020
Balloons over Israeli pre-school terrify children and teachers alike“All children, get inside quickly,” screams a teacher as a suspected explosive balloon is spotted in the sky. February 6, 2020
Analysis: Why Arab countries are saying ‘we miss the Jews’There is now a palpable longing in most Arab states for the Jews to return. February 6, 2020
IDF again demolishes terrorist’s home after PA finances its rebuildingQanba's residence 'was previously demolished by IDF troops in April 2018, and was later rebuilt, and was therefore demolished again,' said the Israeli statement. February 6, 2020
A dozen killed in Israeli airstrike on Syria, reports saySyria’s state news agency maintained that the country’s air defenses successfully shot down most of the missiles. February 6, 2020
Car-ramming attack in Jerusalem: 12 soldiers hurt, one seriouslyManhunt continues for the driver. Car was found near Bethlehem, say police. February 6, 2020
IDF eliminates firebomber attacking troops in HebronIsraeli security forces shot and killed a Palestinian throwing firebombs at soldiers. February 5, 2020
PA adviser labels Trump plan: ‘Slap of the century’'We welcome death for the sake of Allah. If death is the price of dignity, sovereignty, and honor, then death is welcome,' al-Habbash said. February 5, 2020
Israeli defense minister seeks advanced weapons from US to fight IranBennett is looking to acquire advanced weaponry to assist Israel in removing Iranian forces in Syria, sources say. February 5, 2020
‘ISIS in Sinai is close, we must be ready,’ says IDF battalion commanderThe Israel Defense Forces’ mixed-gender Caracal light infantry battalion prepares for threats from the Sinai. February 5, 2020
Europe undermining Israeli elections? EU gives half million Euros to left-wing NGO targeting Russian speakersThe EU denies that it funds activity either for or against political parties in Israel 'whether directly or indirectly.' February 5, 2020
Sudan pushed hard for Israel meeting, saw path from Netanyahu to White HouseThe African leader pushed hard for Monday’s historic meeting with PM Netanyahu. February 5, 2020
Target Iran: Secret White House meeting held between Israel and UAE'The meeting is one in a series of steps from the Trump administration to facilitate closer ties between Israel and the Arab states.' February 5, 2020
