Far-left Israeli party supports ICC ‘war crimes’ probe against Israel'There were grounds for the decision,' said MK Nitzan Horowitz of Meretz. March 7, 2021
Israel largely reopens economy, lifts restrictions on returning citizensMinisters approved a significant step in Israel's reopening, allowing restaurants to resume business and opening the border to citizens stuck abroad. March 7, 2021
Pope sends this message to Israel as his plane flies over Holy LandAfter arriving in Iraq, the pope met with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani on Saturday, one of the most powerful clerics in Shiite Islam. March 7, 2021
ZOA urges Biden to keep in place new ‘Made in Israel’ labeling policyThe appeal comes in response to a request by left-wing Jewish groups to rescind the directive put in place by the Trump administration. March 7, 2021
Israel will not allow Iran to get nukes, Netanyahu tells Harris in phone conversationNetanyahu, in conversation with the American vice-president, reiterated Israel’s determination to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. March 5, 2021
Israel tarred its own coastline? Lebanon blames Israel for oil spillLebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced that 'a ship of the Israeli enemy' was to blame for the spill. March 4, 2021
Secret arrests, trumped-up charges: Worst-case scenario of ICC ‘war crimes’ trialDefense Minister Benny Gantz says ICC could theoretically ask to arrest 'hundreds' of Israelis for trumped-up 'war-crimes' charges. March 4, 2021
Israeli soldier attacked, weapon stolen during solo training exerciseThe soldier didn’t answer, but kept walking, at which point the suspects exited their car, approached him from behind and attempted to seize his weapon. March 4, 2021
Military makeup: This might be the oddest job in the IDFBoots. Check. Gun. Check. Makeup... check? March 4, 2021
Daughter of Israeli hero Ari Fuld gives birth to baby boyA baby boy was born on Thursday morning to Tamar Beasley, who is the daughter of Ari Fuld, an American-Israeli who died fighting off a terrorist in 2018. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News "Not only do we... March 4, 2021
‘Undiluted anti-Semitism’: Netanyahu outraged at ICC for investigating Israel"We will never stop fighting this injustice. We will speak the truth in every forum, in every country, on every stage until this outrageous decision is reversed and becomes null and void." March 3, 2021
International Criminal Court to investigate Israeli ‘war crimes in Palestine’The ICC decision will focus on two key Israeli policies of recent years. March 3, 2021
Torah-trained female cyber warriors: Israel’s enemies should be worriedA new pre-army seminary for religious women will offer computer degrees and a step into the IDFs elite cyber units. March 3, 2021
Israeli court’s conversion ruling no more than attempt to influence elections, Knesset candidate arguesThe Supreme Court has refused to rule on other sensitive issues in the past and should have done so now as well, says Rothman. March 3, 2021
Poll: Far-left Meretz party for first time won’t pass election thresholdIf the poll is correct, it will be the first time that the party fails to obtain the minimum number of seats to enter the Knesset. March 3, 2021
Head of IDF central command: My powers are ‘Stalinesque’In a closed meeting about the use of administrative detention on the hilltop youth, top general says his powers from the 'Stalin era' are 'not normal' March 3, 2021
NY coronavirus mutation touches down in IsraelIt's believed that the family became infected after contact with a person who had recently arrived in Israel from New York. March 3, 2021
Israelis rally to clean tar spill and avert future crisesIsrael’s largest environmental disaster brings out thousands of volunteers to clean beaches and brings renewed call for prevention and monitoring. March 3, 2021
Israel on verge of reopening airport in advance of electionsCabinet to decide on lightening restrictions on Israelis returning home, despite fear of new mutations. March 2, 2021
Two-state solution broached as Israeli, Jordanian Foreign Ministers meet on borderThe two foreign ministers are reportedly working toward restarting two-state negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. March 2, 2021
Israel approves $45 million program to fight Arab-sector crimeIsrael’s Public Security Ministry and the Israel Police will also advance two organized campaigns to seize illegal weaponry. March 2, 2021
Orthodox politicians to Netanyahu: Promise us Knesset law to overturn Supreme Court decisionsAngered by Monday’s court decision to recognize Israeli Reform and Conservative conversions, they say Knesset’s ability to overturn a Supreme Court ruling is now a deal-breaker. March 2, 2021
1,800 former Israeli generals, service members urge Biden not to return to JCPOAThe 2015 Iran deal poses an 'existential threat to the Jewish state,' warns the IDF generals group. March 2, 2021
Can Tesla conquer Israel without storefronts?Covid-19 pushed car purchases further down the road of digitization, although consumers are still somewhat hesitant about fully online automotive sales. March 2, 2021
Royal Caribbean chooses Israel to launch new flagship'Thanks to the millions of vaccines we have brought, I am proud that Israel will be the first country in the world to launch Royal Caribbean's new flagship,' enthused Prime Minister Netanyahu. March 1, 2021
Only 2 years for leader of terror group behind murder of Jewish teenJarrar served as leader, along with two others, of PFLP at the time of the murder of Rina Shnerb, 17. March 1, 2021
Israeli chief rabbis blast Supreme Court decision to recognize non-Orthodox conversions, a ‘falsification of Judaism’Israel’s Sephardi Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef called the decision 'extremely regrettable.' March 1, 2021
‘It was indeed an Iranian action’: Netanyahu points blame for ship strike on Israel’s main nemesis'It is Israel's biggest enemy and we are beating it in the whole region,' Netanyahu said. March 1, 2021
Supreme Court: Arab Labor candidate can run, despite anti-Israel commentsDuring an interview, Mara’ana Menuhin told the Jewish man interviewing her, 'You are naturally frightened. You are a frightened people. Fear [is] in your genetics.' March 1, 2021
Defense Ministry purchases ‘powerful’ Lockheed Martin heavy-lift helicopter, ‘essential’ for IDFThe purchase of new heavy-lift helicopters is 'essential to the IDF’s ability to carry out a wide range of operational activities,' says Defense Minister Benny Gantz. March 1, 2021
Israeli soldier dies in tragic training accident, but his organs save fiveOrgans of IDF soldier killed in training mishap save several lives including many whose lungs were destroyed by coronavirus. February 28, 2021
Greek tanker off suspect list as Israel still seeks culprit in massive oil spillSearch for perpetrator continues after the Greek ship Minerva Helen was cleared of suspicion it caused the disastrous oil spill on Israel's beaches. February 28, 2021
Return to ancient times: Israelis make pilgrimage to Jerusalem on foot to avoid corona checkpointsIsraeli police weren't successful at stopping holiday parties in Tel Aviv and Haifa. They hope for better luck in Jerusalem which celebrates the holiday on Sunday. February 28, 2021
IDF apprehends terrorist in attempted stabbing attackThe Israeli civilian, Binyamin Cohen, a resident of Yitzhar, was not injured in the attack. February 28, 2021
WATCH: 10 things you never knew about Israeli ArabsHere are 10 facts you may not know about the Arabs of Israel, who make up roughly 21 percent of the country's population. February 28, 2021
Israel freezes vaccine deliveries to other countries, legalities questionedGovernment planned to send tens of thousands of doses bought by Israel to other countries in return for diplomatic considerations. February 26, 2021
WATCH: Vaccinated Israelis returning to some sense of ‘normal’Thanks to Israel’s speedy vaccination campaign, inoculated people are now enjoying gyms, bars, hotels, and even concerts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUYtDnkUt_Y... February 26, 2021
Covid symptoms may be mistaken for vaccine side effects, Israeli study showsIsraeli study of vaccinated healthcare workers warns doctors to test people complaining of post-vaccination symptoms because they could be infected. February 26, 2021
Israel bans sale of Mediterranean fish in wake of oil spillDue to tar contamination from oil spill, fish from the Mediterranean will not be sold until further notice February 25, 2021
Tiered citizenry? Israelis protest Green Passport programThe demonstrators at Wednesday night’s protest called for a cancellation of the Green Passport and greater government transparency around coronavirus policies. February 25, 2021
Abbas vetoes Israeli offer of vaccination unit on Temple Mount: ‘They’re trying to get a foothold’Every Friday, some 15,000 Arabs converge on Temple Mount against Covid regulations. February 25, 2021
Netanyahu speaks with Bahraini crown prince: Iran negotiations concern bothThe prime minister spoke with the crown prince on Iran and the two agreed to a visit. February 25, 2021
26-year-old Jerusalem man collapses in home, dead from coronaThe man had no underlying health conditions, his family said. February 25, 2021
Israel’s secretive Dimona nuclear facility undergoes major projectWhat the construction is for, however, remains unclear. The Israeli government did not respond to detailed questions about the work. February 25, 2021
Corona hotel or tracking bracelet? Efforts to keep tabs on Israelis raise concernsThe proposal has raised serious concerns about balancing public health needs with democratic principles. February 25, 2021
Israel scrambles to save animals injured in massive tar spillVeterinary professionals and volunteers in Israel rush to clean the beaches and rescue injured sea turtles, birds, lizards, snails and other wildlife. February 25, 2021
Israel imposes Purim curfew, but ‘forgets’ this about JerusalemGovernment decides on evening lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, but "forgets" that the Purim holiday is celebrated a day later in Jerusalem. February 24, 2021
IDF soldier shot in head on base, condition criticalAnother soldier picked up the gun and it went off, according to the preliminary investigation. February 24, 2021
Fisherman’s eye saved after being speared by his own hookSurgeons at the Baruch Padeh Medical Center successfully extracted the barbed metal in a complicated operation. February 24, 2021
Courageous Israeli fights off stabber in Samaria, Arab attacker escapesIsraeli forces are searching for the suspect in the stabbing attack. February 24, 2021
Diplomatic doses: Israel shares vaccines with allies'Our supply is beyond what is needed by the citizens of Israel,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters Tuesday. February 24, 2021
Israel’s High Court rejects appeal of landowners whose property was overrun by Bedouin squatters'We must not accept a reality in which the High Court of Justice once again denies us the right to our property,' said Chaim Goloventsis, one of the landowners. February 24, 2021
Cabinet to allocate funds to rehabilitate beaches ahead of bathing season after massive oil spillCabinet approves plan by Netanyahu and environmental protection minister to allocate NIS 45 million to clean and rehabilitate the beaches. February 23, 2021
IDF wants Israeli woman who crossed into Syria ‘exiled,’ report saysArmy investigation reveals that soldiers were looking for infiltration from Syria, not for Israelis going the other way. February 23, 2021
Israeli-Arab candidate banned from Knesset in still deeper hot waterA new post has surfaced which may deprive the candidate of even her own party's support. February 23, 2021
Germany inks deal for Israeli tank defense systemIsraeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz said, “Once again, we see the appreciation that leading security institutions around the world have for Israel's innovation and technology." February 23, 2021
Three generations who lived as Christian Arabs, abused, return to Judaism togetherThe grandmother, whose parents survived the Holocaust and brought her to Israel as a toddler, was drawn back to her religion by her daughter. February 23, 2021
Suspicion falls on Greek-flagged oil tanker in gigantic spill tarring Israel’s coastlineOil tanker that sailed nearby was found to have been involved in a major oil spill 13 years ago. February 23, 2021
Volunteer medics find love at Jerusalem corona testing siteVolunteer Ahmad Karut proposed to fellow medic Walla Tamimi after the two met working together at a Jerusalem coronavirus testing site. February 23, 2021
WATCH: Israel shocked by corona deaths of young mother, fetusOsnat Ben-Shitrit died of corona-related complications in Jerusalem. Her baby was delivered by c-section, but did not survive. https://youtu.be/i_uynfz0vwg... February 23, 2021
