North Carolina city becomes first in US to ban Israeli police training Durham's city council voted to 'oppose international exchanges with any country in which Durham officers receive military-style training.' April 20, 2018
Netanyahu says at least 6 more countries considering embassy move to Jerusalem 'I am pleased to say that there are at least half a dozen countries that are currently talking seriously to us about moving their embassies to Jerusalem,' Netanyahu said. April 20, 2018
Netanyahu: World leaders seek Israel’s ‘ingenuity and genius’ "Seventy years of democracy. Seventy years of bettering the world. Men and women from every walk of life— young and old, Jew, Christian, Muslim, religious and secular— Men and women have worked hard to build our nation," declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. April 19, 2018
The State of Israel celebrates its 70th birthday! Israel is celebrating its 70th birthday. Festivities begin in the evening and continue throughout the day. Happy Birthday Israel! April 18, 2018
WATCH: Agricultural youth camp established in honor of fallen IDF soldiers An agricultural outpost in the southern Israeli desert has been established to provide therapy for troubled youth. April 18, 2018
WATCH: How Israelis celebrate the Jewish state’s 70th birthday! WIN's Steve Leibowitz asks Israelis and tourists how they plan to celebrate the Jewish state's 70th birthday. April 18, 2018
Celebrating Israel’s 70th, Adelsons donate $70 million to Birthright program 'I don’t want any kid to say they were too old or too sick to visit Israel,' said Sheldon Adelson. April 18, 2018
40 UN ambassadors in Israel for 70th anniversary celebrations Forty ambassadors to the United Nations are visiting the Jewish state as the country celebrates its 70th anniversary. April 18, 2018
WATCH: Volunteers show appreciation to IDF soldiers ahead of Independence Day Volunteers from Magen David Adom distributed snacks to over 1,000 IDF soldiers ahead of Israel's Independence Day. April 18, 2018
With sirens and ceremonies, Israelis observe Memorial Day Israel came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks. April 18, 2018
Court rules chanting ‘Nation of Israel Lives’ (Am Yisrael Chai) permitted on Temple Mount Activist Itamar Ben Gvir called his court victory 'a gift to the Jewish people on the eve of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.' April 18, 2018
WATCH: Israelis share stories of family, friends and other fallen heroes WIN's Steve Leibowitz speaks with visitors at Mount Herzl ahead of Yom HaZikaron, the day the Jewish state remembers Israel's fallen heroes. April 18, 2018
Ultra-Orthodox hold unique ceremony on Memorial Day for community’s fallen 'There is growing importance to remember the ultra-Orthodox soldiers who gave their lives fighting for Israel,' a ceremony organizer said. April 18, 2018
WATCH: How Israel won military and diplomatic victories in 1948 Seventy years later take a look back at the battles Israel won to found the Jewish state. April 17, 2018
Israeli lawmakers battle over ties with Nazi-linked Austrian party The Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee debated Israel's policy of 'non-engagement' with Austria's far-right Freedom Party. April 17, 2018
Israel halts to commemorate fallen IDF soldiers, terror victims Israel will come to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks. April 17, 2018
WATCH: The American who helped arm Israel for the War of Independence Julius Stulman, owner of the Lumber Exchange Terminal along New York's East River, stepped in to help arm Israel for the War of Independence. April 17, 2018
WATCH: Israel to host European Judo championships for first time For the first time, Israel will host the European Championships which are set to take place next week. April 16, 2018
Israel approves measures restricting trade with North Korea The Knesset updated its directives regarding sanctions on North Korea, in accordance with UNSC resolutions. April 16, 2018
Knesset hosts outstanding IDF soldiers ahead of Independence Day Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein honored 120 IDF soldiers for their 'boldness and sacrifice.' April 16, 2018
Israel and Russia: Friends or foes in Syria? Putin and Netanyahu have built a relationship based on mutual understanding if not agreement. How does Syria fit in? April 16, 2018
Netanyahu to light torch at Independence Day ceremony Netanyahu will light a torch during the state ceremony marking Israel’s 70th Independence Day, on behalf of all the governments of Israel since the state's establishment. April 15, 2018
WATCH: Israeli leaders lay wreaths at Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day, at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. April 12, 2018
Parkland victims honored with new Israeli ‘ambucycles’ As the State of Israel prepares to celebrate 70 years of independence, a leading Israeli volunteer organization is providing 'ambucycles' in honor of the Parkland school shooting victims. April 12, 2018
WATCH: Remembering the Righteous Diplomats who saved Jews during the Holocaust Today, Israel remembers the 6 million Jews who were murdered, as well as the 36 Righteous Diplomats who saved thousands of Jews during WWII. April 12, 2018
Hebrew songs in the concentration camp: 6 Holocaust survivors tell their stories These are six stories of tribulation, survival and ultimate triumph over Adolph Hitler, the Nazis and their aspirations to annihilate the Jewish people. April 11, 2018
Israeli tourism continues to surge, up 34% in March Israel's booming tourism industry continues to grow with 393,000 tourists visiting Israel in March 2018, marking a major increase over March 2017. April 11, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s Labor party severs ties with its British counterpart over anti-Semitism British Labour Party Anti-Semitism incompatible with Israel's Labor Party, forces a suspension of relations. April 11, 2018
Nazi hunter: Europe must confront ‘urgent problem of Holocaust distortion’ Ahead of 'Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day' on Thursday, Dr. Efraim Zuroff tells World Israel News that Holocaust distortion is growing at an alarming pace. April 10, 2018
[EXCLUSIVE] Olmert: ‘A return to public life not currently on my agenda’ Olmert declined comment on his plans should he receive clemency, but did say, 'A return to public life is not currently on my agenda.' April 10, 2018
Honduran president cancels participation in Israel’s 70th-anniversary ceremony Following controversy in Israel, Honduran President Hernández will not take part in a torch-lighting ceremony marking Israel’s 70th Independence Day. April 10, 2018
Former PM Ehud Olmert seeks presidential pardon Olmert is seeking a presidential pardon and erasure of his criminal record. April 9, 2018
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018: Focusing on 70 years of ‘Remembering and Building’ Israelis come to a standstill when a commemorative siren marks the nation's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 9, 2018
WATCH: David and Goliath come to life in hi-tech light show Visitors to Jerusalem were treated to a dazzling display of light and sound as the story of David and Goliath was projected onto the massive Old City walls in Jerusalem. April 4, 2018
WATCH: Jewish and Muslim soccer players play together, pray together Bnei Sakhnin, a soccer team that has a mix of both Jews and Muslims, had a viral social media photograph of two players praying together. April 4, 2018
Netanyahu seeking new ways to solve African migrant crisis The prime minister is seeking to reopen the Holot detention center and overcome High Court rulings that block deportation. April 4, 2018
Bill Clinton admits trying to help Peres beat Netanyahu in 1996 election In a rare acknowledgement, the former American leader admits that he tried to influence the Israeli election. April 4, 2018
Imam shot dead at mosque entrance in Israeli Arab city An Israeli-Arab Muslim religious leader was shot dead outside a mosque. The incident appears to be criminally related. April 3, 2018
WATCH: Israelis compete in Arab Gulf state ‘Desert Challenge’ race for first time For the first time, the United Arab Emirates has allowed Israelis to compete in a popular off-road race held there. April 3, 2018
Passover priestly blessing draws huge crowds to Jerusalem Some 100,000 Jews, including US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, took part in the annual Passover Priestly Blessing at the Kotel. April 3, 2018
