Jewish National Fund to build $350 million ‘World Zionist Village’The village will include a second campus of JNF-USA's Alexander Muss High School, dorms and a conference center. December 7, 2020
State comptroller worried about cyber attacks ahead of possible Israeli electionFollowing the ransom hijacking of data from an insurance company, investigators are checking if Israel's election infrastructure can withstand cyber attacks. December 7, 2020
Menorah engraving may date to era of the Maccabees, archaeologist saysDr. Raviv suggests a priestly settlement stood at the site during Second Temple times and/or during the period between the two revolts against Rome. December 7, 2020
Israeli health official: Even best vaccine scenario shows pandemic will rage through MarchPublic failing to comply with health enforcement, vaccines will take time to distribute. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Israeli political rivals weigh options under threat of electionWith their leaders bickering and competing for leadership, it appears that several political alliances may be on the verge of splitting. December 7, 2020
200 Israelis held up in Dubai airport finally allowed to enter UAEIt was an 'utter disgrace,' said an Israeli tourist waiting for entry. “There are families here with children and babies and people after a sleepless night." December 7, 2020
President of Soros Foundations may join Biden cabinetThe institute has come under fire for promoting extreme causes. December 7, 2020
More Netanyahu protests as Israel edges toward snap electionWith wintry weather settling in, the crowds have begun to shrink. But participants remained vocal and animated Saturday. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Northern Israel feels 5.3 magnitude earthquake from TurkeyTurkey was rocked by a massive earthquake over the weekend whose shock waves were so strong they were felt in Israel. December 6, 2020
Special-needs adults find meaningful work on kibbutz farmGrowing healthful moringa and turmeric leads them on their way to a more independent and integrated life. December 6, 2020
Survey – majority of Israelis will get coronavirus vaccinationsSurvey shows only 18% of Israelis would refuse vaccination, which should start in coming weeks as infections continue rising. December 6, 2020
Blue and White MK presents bill to prevent withdrawal from Judea and Samaria'The proposal is also in line with the core premise of President Trump's peace plan, which recognizes the Israeli localities in Judea and Samaria...as an integral part of the State of Israel.' December 6, 2020
Honduran president thanks Israel for post-hurricane rescue unit’s workHonduras 'regularly supports Israel in international forums' and 'has recently made the decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem,' Gantz and Ashkenazi said in a joint statement. December 6, 2020
Bahrain backtracks, won’t recognize Judea and Samaria goods as IsraeliAfter a conversation with the PA foreign minister, the Gulf kingdom backtracked on its promise. December 6, 2020
Israel arrests man who doused inside of church with fuelFriday's incident took place at a Catholic church in Jerusalem built on a site that Christians believe Jesus was betrayed by Judas. By Associated Press Israeli police said Friday they arrested a Jewish ma... December 5, 2020
Moderna to triple quantity of vaccines for Israel'There will be no citizen who wants to be vaccinated whom we will be unable to provide with a vaccine,' Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said. December 4, 2020
Opinion: Greece Can Learn Valuable Lessons from IsraelIt will be beneficial for Greece in particular to build on its cooperation with Israel, but to approach it from a realistic perspective after a long period of relying on wishful thinking. December 4, 2020
Israel may follow UK and approve Pfizer vaccineIsrael may not wait for the FDA to approve the vaccine, as doses for 2 million Israelis expected to be ready later this month. December 4, 2020
‘Israeli fans are the best,’ says Deni Avdija on verge of first NBA season'I just love playing basketball,' said 19-year-old Israeli phenom Deni Avdija. December 3, 2020
‘Made in Israel’: Bahrain deals BDS a blow, refuses special labels for Judea and Samaria goodsBahrain announced it will label goods from Judea and Samaria as "Made in Israel," defying the European Union, United Nations, and proponents of anti-Israel boycotts. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News Bah... December 3, 2020
Hackers demand $1m in Bitcoin from breached Israeli companyBlack Shadow threatens to dump batches of its clients’ information every day until the ransom money is paid. December 3, 2020
Israel set to officially open embassy in Bahrain by end of monthA senior Israeli diplomat, Dror Gabbay, told Axios that Bahraini authorities greeted the delegation warmly and had been helpful with the ongoing process of establishing the embassy. December 3, 2020
Will Israel actually go to elections?The Knesset opted to dissolve itself in its first round of voting, but whether there will actually be elections or a compromise remains to be seen. Here are the possible scenarios. December 3, 2020
Hundreds of Ethiopian immigrants get warm welcome in IsraelSome 300 people landed on the Ethiopian Airlines flight, with many waving flags or stopping to kiss the ground as they streamed off the aircraft onto a red carpet. December 3, 2020
Israeli navy welcomes new generation of German-made warshipsThe first missile boat of 'Project Magen' docked at Israel's Haifa port, with three more of the corvettes scheduled to arrive over the next two years. December 3, 2020
Czech Republic to open diplomatic office in Jerusalemopening the diplomatic office is the fulfillment of a promise made by Czech President Milos Zaman about two years ago. December 3, 2020
‘Israel needs vaccines, not elections,’ Netanyahu tells GantzThe Israeli prime minister addressed the nation after the Knesset advanced plans to dissolve the government and hold the fourth set of elections in two years. December 2, 2020
Gantz accuses Netanyahu of ‘economic terror attack’ on Israeli people'If there was no trial, there would be a budget,' said Benny Gantz in a video posted to Twitter in which he accused the prime minister of launching an 'economic terror attack.' December 2, 2020
WATCH: Happy Hanukkah? Israel braces for holiday lockdownA spike in coronavirus infections means Israel could be headed for another lockdown during the festival of Hanukkah. December 2, 2020
Knesset votes to dissolve itself; new elections unless budget compromise reachedKnesset votes 61-54 with 15 members not present to approve an opposition bill to dissolve the house. December 2, 2020
Arab faction in Knesset abstains on vote to dissolve KnessetHead of the Ra'am party of the Joint List, Mansour Abbas, considered supporting Netanyahu, says new elections are not what his electorate wants. December 2, 2020
Israeli War of Independence pilot returns to sky to celebrate 100th birthdayAfter the flight, he called the experience 'incredible' and 'absolutely' epic while grinning from ear to ear. December 2, 2020
Lapid to Gantz: This time, I’ll lead alliance'Today Yesh Atid-Telem is double the size of Blue and White. So if there is an alliance, I will lead it,' said Yair Lapid. December 2, 2020
WATCH: Puppy mill raided in northern IsraelThe Ministry of Agriculture and Israel Police raided and rescued 90 abused dogs in a ‘puppy-mill’ in northern Israel. December 2, 2020
Gantz vows to force elections if Netanyahu doesn’t pass budget'The only one who can prevent these elections is the one who decided to have them — Netanyahu,' Benny Gantz said in a nationally televised speech. 'The burden of proof is on you.' December 1, 2020
WATCH: Major cyber attack demands big money from Israeli companyIsrael is investigating a cyber attack on the Shirbit insurance company, which appears to be a ransomware attack seeking a large payoff. December 1, 2020
Netanyahu tells Gantz: We don’t need elections nowThe Knesset will vote Wednesday on a resolution put forward by Yesh Atid to dissolve the Knesset, possibly sending Israel to the fourth round of elections in a year and a half. December 1, 2020
Coronavirus czar: Israel in ‘state of emergency’ with new infectionsHead of Israel's coronavirus task force warns that with vaccines on the way, the public is not taking the pandemic seriously. December 1, 2020
First Israeli elected to UN rights committee for the disabledOdelia Fitoussi, disabled herself, has been an activist in the field for years in Israel. December 1, 2020
Saudis let Israel use airspace during UAE, Bahrain flightsIsrair is scheduled to conduct the first such flight to Dubai on Dec. 1. By JNS Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Israeli airliners can use its airspace en route to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrai... November 30, 2020
Coalition crisis: Netanyahu, Gantz in war of nerves, another election possibleBehind the scenes contacts between Likud, Blue and White as parties try to resolve differences over the national budget and avoid new elections. November 30, 2020
Biological Institute: Israeli vaccine will be ready this summerHead of Israel Biological Institute says 15 million doses of the single-shot vaccine produced, second phase of human trials about to begin. November 30, 2020
Netanyahu’s attorneys call for dismissal of indictments, cite police ‘criminal’ misconductThe document claims that in the Netanyahu investigations, criminal acts were committed on 'an unprecedented scale.' November 30, 2020
‘Israel will soon become a central axis for trade,’ Dubai conference-goers say'Soon Israel will be a major axis for the transportation of goods, like in the days of the Ottoman Empire.' November 30, 2020
Israel’s Ashram takes gold in European championshipsIt was the first time an Israeli took top honors at this competition, which took place this year in Kiev, Ukraine. November 30, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry reports drastic increase in COVID-19 cases'If necessary, we will halt the continued easing of restrictions and even tighten those we have already given,' says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. November 29, 2020
Hungarian official compares George Soros to HitlerDemeter compared Soros to Hitler, writing he was 'the liberal Führer, and his liber-aryan army deifies him more than did Hitler’s own.' November 29, 2020
Israel’s Ethiopian-born Aliyah Minister to travel to country of birth to bring 500 Jews to IsraelIsaac Herzog, the head of the Jewish Agency, said, 'We expect thousands of immigrants to be reunited with their families after many years.' November 29, 2020
Israelis flock to malls for Black Friday deals amid COVID-19 conditions'I don’t mind waiting. I’ve waited to buy clothes for a long time,' said a young woman who was last in line outside the clothing retailer H&M. November 29, 2020
Israel announces ‘green passports’ for Covid-19 recoverees; Pandemic expected ‘for at least another year’Nachman Ash announces 'green passports' for Israelis who have recovered from the virus and have antibodies, allowing them to travel freely. November 27, 2020
Proposed Knesset law would create memorial day for victims of the Spanish InquisitionThe day will be marked with educational activities that will teach the history of the Spanish crypto-Jews, as well as the mass expulsion of Jews from Spain and Portugal. November 27, 2020
Netanyahu warns Gantz: Cooperate or Israel goes to electionsLikud and Blue and White leaders continue their war of words, threatening what would be Israel's fourth election in two years. November 26, 2020
Israel to buy more coronavirus vaccines from UK, FranceMinistry of Health is in talks to purchase new coronavirus vaccines from the UK's GlaxoSmithKline and French pharmaceutical firm Sanofi. November 26, 2020
Second Temple period dice found in Beit El'Housing units are expected to be built on the site, where people can look and see Jewish settlement from the Second Temple period in the heart of the neighborhood where they live.' November 26, 2020
Israeli university’s Islamic history course is global hitStudents from Pakistan, Indonesia, Qatar and Afghanistan all tuned in to a course previously enjoyed only in a Tel Aviv classroom. November 26, 2020
Government to formulate decision legalizing settlementsMinister Tzachi Hanegbi cautioned that this is a first step in a process that could take years. November 26, 2020
Malls, outdoor markets to open in limited capacity on FridayThe program is set to run from November 28th to December 6th and requires shop owners and mall operators to adhere to strict health guidelines. November 26, 2020
Palestinian tries to ram checkpoint, shot by policeBorder police shoot and wound Palestinian suspected of trying to ram his car into security personnel east of Jerusalem. November 25, 2020
Israeli police find 450-year-old Torah during drug raid in Druze villageThe pieces of the Torah scroll were handed over to the Antiquities Authority for further research and safekeeping. November 25, 2020
WATCH: Israel appears headed to 4th election within monthsUri Zaki of Meretz and Likud's Michael Kleiner discuss the likelihood of yet another Israeli election in the near future. November 25, 2020
