No ‘lone-wolf attacks’: Israeli minister compares PA to Nazi Germany, says it orchestrates terror 'It is important that we understand where these attacks are coming from. Attack after attack, after attack,' says National Missions Minister Orit Strook. February 1, 2023
‘I’m responsible’: Netanyahu defends government policies, judicial reform in CNN interview 'I’m controlling the government, and I’m responsible for its policies, and the policies are sensible, and responsible, and continue to be that,' says the Israeli premier. February 1, 2023
WATCH: Arabs mock religious Jew in Jerusalem hospital elevator A group of Arabs filmed themselves mocking a religious Jew in the elevator of Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem and then posted the video on TikTok. February 1, 2023
Important to meet all of Ukraine’s needs, including security, Blinken tells Israelis Placing the burden on Israel's shoulders: U.S. secretary implies that Washington expects Jerusalem to provide Kyiv with military equipment. January 31, 2023
Coalition unanimously backs bill to override Supreme Court, bring Deri back as minister All 64 coalition MKs sign on to Shas bill barring Supreme Court from striking down ministry appointments, allowing Aryeh Deri to return to the government. January 31, 2023
‘GO TO JENIN!’: Arab-Israeli activist confronts terror-supporters in Tel Aviv Pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad, an Arab Israeli, calls out terror supporters at Tel Aviv University for their hypocrisy. January 31, 2023
Israeli minister to Blinken: We don’t need to be lectured on democracy Orit Strook rebukes Blinken over his veiled criticism of Israel's judicial reform. January 31, 2023
Eyeing Iran, Galant says defense cooperation with US reached ‘new peak’ Israeli defense minister says Blinken’s visit 'sends a clear message to our adversaries as well as our partners in the region: The U.S. and Israel are united in the need to face Iran.' January 31, 2023
‘The Temple Mount is ours,’ says Western Wall rabbi 'Someone who is confident that a place belongs to him doesn’t need to make it off-limits to others,' Rabinovitch said. January 31, 2023
Tel Aviv U students call for intifada, ‘a thousand funerals every day’ MK Almog Cohen and pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad, an Arab Israeli, joined a counter-demonstration organized by NGO Im Tirtzu. January 31, 2023
MESSAGE TO NETANYAHU? Blinken meets with ‘social activists’ in Jerusalem Civil society leaders met with America’s top diplomat as the Biden administration keeps its focus on promoting the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. January 31, 2023
Bennett tells American Jews: ‘I’ll be back’ to Israeli politics 'People say stupid things' but most of it won't happen, he said, regarding new government's stated agenda. January 31, 2023
In Jerusalem, Blinken pushes two-state solution, ‘equal measure of freedom’ for Israelis, Palestinians Anything that moves away from the vision of a two-state solution is detrimental to Israel's security and future as a Jewish state, the U.S. secretary stated. January 30, 2023
Israeli NGO slams UN for ‘prompting’ Palestinian terrorism Mattot Arim says the international body must stop using anti-Israel ‘illegality rhetoric’ that terrorists employ to justify the slaughter of civilians. January 30, 2023
‘Jihad drug’ bound for Gaza seized in smuggling bust Amphetamine pills often used by ISIS terrorists seized by Israeli police, 21 pounds of the drug found hidden in refrigerators. January 30, 2023
Arab students, daycare workers mock Israelis over deadly terror attacks – report Two Israeli colleges and a daycare center in the heart of the country are reportedly expelling students and firing workers who were found to be celebrating the Jerusalem synagogue massacre. January 29, 2023
Jerusalem synagogue massacre: Who were the victims? Seven people were massacred on Friday evening at the beginning of the Jewish sabbath; another three were wounded. Who were the innocent victims? January 29, 2023
Arab terrorist who raped, murdered Israeli teen sentenced to life plus 20 years Jerusalem court sentences Palestinian Arab terrorist Arafat Irfaiya to life plus 20 years for the rape and murder of Ori Ansbacher in Jerusalem. January 29, 2023
Israel cracks down on illegal Arab construction in Jerusalem, begins demolitions In wake of deadly Jerusalem terror attack, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir orders police to demolish illegal Arab homes in eastern Jerusalem, with bulldozers deployed to Jabel Mukaber Sunday morning. January 29, 2023
Weekly anti-gov’t protest continues, but toned down in wake of Jerusalem terror This week's left-wing protest was different from previous demonstrations, as it was held in the wake of a deadly terror attack at a Jerusalem synagogue. January 28, 2023
TERROR IN JERUSALEM: 7 dead, several wounded in synagogue shooting The terrorist was shot dead while fleeing the scene. January 28, 2023
In thinly-veiled warning to Iran, Netanyahu vows to prevent future Holocaust Israel will not 'forget or forgive' Holocaust deniers, Prime Minister Netanyahu says in annual Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, singling out one "enemy" seeking "the most lethal weapons." January 27, 2023
High-tech giant becomes first company to withdraw funds from Israel over judicial reforms, prompting outrage from its own board If she wants to engage in politics, then she should finish her position at Papaya Global. January 26, 2023
Israel moves forward with plans to legalize dozens of fledgling settlements Three action items will be the first step toward fulfilling the coalition agreement with Otzma Yehudit. January 26, 2023
Israel cracks down on illegal Palestinian water connections Israel's Civil Administration arrests Palestinian Arabs over water theft, after illegal water connections to Israeli infrastructure discovered. January 26, 2023
‘Truth is the exact opposite’: Netanyahu says protesters are wrong, judicial reforms will benefit Israel The reforms 'will restore Israel to the legal situation of most of the leading democracies in the world, where it had been for 50 years,' the prime minister said. January 26, 2023
Netanyahu government preparing to fast-track settlement construction in move critics dub ‘mini-annexation’ Netanyahu working with Ministers Galant and Smotrich to drastically reduce red-tape limiting settlement construction, expand application of Israeli law in Judea and Samaria. January 25, 2023
‘Heil Kahane’: Left-wing party leader compares Ben-Gvir to Nazis 'Daughter of Holocaust survivors stabs the six million martyrs. Zehava, what would Mom and Dad say about that?' January 25, 2023
Netanyahu’s judicial reforms will make Israel more democratic, not less, says Ben Shapiro American Jewish conservative commentator takes aim at media over coverage of Israeli government's plans to overhaul its judicial system. January 25, 2023
‘Guardian of the Walls 2 is coming’: Ben-Gvir unveils new plans for police 'We must strengthen the police and establish a national guard. We must be ready,' says Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. January 25, 2023
1000-year-old deep moat with mysterious handprint uncovered in Jerusalem The 10-meter-wide channel, dating back to the 10th century, protected Jerusalem from invaders. January 25, 2023
Coalition chair drafts bill expanding criteria for banning pro-terror MKs The coalition is said to be waiting until its judicial reform package is passed before formally presenting the bill, out of concern that otherwise it will be struck down by the Supreme Court. January 25, 2023
WATCH: In Europe, Herzog will discuss Iran, Hamas captives President Isaac Herzog will discuss the Iranian threat and Israeli captives in Gaza while in Europe to address the annual International Holocaust Remembrance Day event. January 25, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s greatest challenges in 2023 – is a rift with Washington among them? A new report outlines the Jewish state’s greatest challenges in 2023, including a possible rift between Jerusalem and Washington. January 24, 2023
Arab MK vows to disrupt Israeli tree planting on state land, siding with Bedouin protesters Arab lawmaker vows to sabotage planting of trees as Bedouins protest KKL-JNF forestation plan aimed at protecting state land from illegal construction. January 24, 2023
Herzog calls for dialogue, fears ‘internal struggle that could end us’ 'We need to know how to manage the dispute' over judicial reform, the president said. 'We are not succeeding even to argue.' January 24, 2023
‘Fake News’: Attorney-general denies plan to order Netanyahu to step down Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara dismisses reports that she had intended to force the prime minister to resign. January 24, 2023
Israeli senior minister made secret trip to UAE to pave way for Netanyahu visit – report The visit by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer was also reportedly intended to assuage concerns regarding right-wing members of Netanyahu’s government. January 24, 2023
Warning to Iran: Joint US-Israel military exercise ‘most significant to date’ Juniper Oak 23 involves thousands of troops practicing land, sea, air, cyber and space drills in Israel in an implied warning to Iran. January 24, 2023
Defense minister pledges to safeguard archaeological site from Palestinian damage The biblical site of Mount Ebal in Samaria, near Nablus (Shechem), is identified with that of Joshua’s altar. January 24, 2023
After outpost demolished, Ben-Gvir calls for law to be applied equally to illegal Arab structures Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered the evacuation of the outpost in Samaria, setting up a possible showdown with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who opposed the move. January 23, 2023
Coalition heads warn attorney general that ordering Netanyahu’s suspension is akin to a coup 'Such a move for an incumbent leader is a clearly illegal attempt to oust an elected and legal government.' January 23, 2023
Likud minister calls end to state-funded events on Shabbat – but is overruled by Netanyahu Prime Minister shoots down plan by Culture Minister Miki Zohar to end program supporting cultural events and venues on the Sabbath. January 23, 2023
Israeli high-tech companies protest Netanyahu government’s judicial reforms More than 10 Israeli high-tech companies to go on 'warning strike' Tuesday, in protest of planned judicial reforms. January 23, 2023
Palestinians planning attack at Rachel’s Tomb arrested The suspects were arrested at their homes in a Palestinian village, near the holy site. January 23, 2023
‘Shame on you’: Netanyahu slams activists who desecrated his father’s grave “Leftist activists cross all red lines and most of the media is silent. Shame on you,” the prime minister wrote after a letter excoriating him was found on Benzion Netanyahu’s burial place. January 23, 2023
Majority of Israelis from center to right favor judicial reform – poll The Opposition has stated that those in favor of the reforms do not understand their contents. The survey results dispute this claim. January 23, 2023
Freed terrorist: ‘Israeli wardens are our prisoners’ Palestinian solidarity has led to jails becoming universities for the prisoners in Israel, who feel they are in charge the country, Karim Younes told an Arab paper. January 23, 2023
‘TRIPLE-BARREL PRESSURE’: Israeli lawmakers call for demolition of Bedouin outpost Two Likud MKs visited the Khan al-Ahmar outpost, which has been the subject of Israeli court battles, as Netanyahu is under competing pressures to act after the demolition of an illegal Jewish outpost. January 23, 2023
US believes ‘weak’ Netanyahu is being ‘held hostage’ to right-wing partners Former Israeli diplomat Alon Pinkas charged that 'Netanyahu's partners know he's the weakest he's ever been, so they're holding him hostage.' January 23, 2023
‘Serious attack’: Arab prisoner takes a bite out of Jewish inmate who likes Ben-Gvir 'Even though it was carried out within the walls of the prison, this constitutes a terror attack for all intents and purposes,' argues the victim's attorney. January 22, 2023
Israeli envoy to Canada stepping down in protest against Netanyahu government Ronen Hoffman served as a member of Knesset for opposition leader Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party between 2013 and 2015. January 22, 2023
LEAKED THREAT: Will Israel’s attorney general call on Netanyahu to resign? Will Israel’s Attorney General call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign? And would such a gamble even work? January 22, 2023
WATCH: Palestinians with knives arrested in central Israel Two Palestinians terror suspects were arrested near the central Israeli city of Modi'in early Sunday afternoon. January 22, 2023
Netanyahu gov’t in crisis with right-wing partners – will it last? Netanyahu to fire senior minister Sunday in accordance with Supreme Court ruling, while right-wing ministers are slated to boycott government over dismantling of settlement outpost. January 22, 2023
Netanyahu: US has ‘genuine’ desire to reach understandings on Iran The Iranian nuclear program is of “decisive importance” to the security of the state, says the Israeli premier. January 22, 2023
Israel requests 25 advanced F-15EX warplanes from US The two-seater F-15EX can fly further and hold more weaponry, including hypersonic missiles capable of hitting Iran in a combined attack with Israel's stealth bombers. January 22, 2023
‘With a heavy heart’: Netanyahu fires Interior Minister Deri following court ruling Prime Minister Netanyahu upholds Supreme Court ruling against Shas leader, fires Health Minister and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri. By World Israel News Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on S... January 22, 2023
Over 100,000 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to protest Netanyahu government’s judicial reforms Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid addresses massive Tel Aviv gathering, as demonstrators protest planned changes to Israel's judicial system. January 22, 2023
‘VERY TOUGH’: Nephew of murdered victim speaks out on release of terrorist The nephew of Avraham Bromberg discusses his family's pain upon watching the hero's welcome given to Karim and Maher Younis, saying that bereaved families deserve justice. January 21, 2023
