Rapid antigen tests proven inaccurate and will soon be used by most Israelis Despite proven accuracy issues with antigen tests, starting Friday, only those over age 60 or at high risk can receive accurate PCR tests. January 6, 2022
WATCH: Prime Minister Bennett loses control in Knesset, heads towards Netanyahu On Wednesday, the Knesset passed the controversial Electricity Law that is expected to connect some 130,000 illegally built homes, primarily in Arab and Bedouin communities, to Israel's national electricity grid. January 6, 2022
Israel hopeful bias may shift as UAE, other nations join UN Security Council The Emiratis join Albania, Brazil, Gabon and Ghana in installing their countries’ flags outside the council chamber, replacing Estonia, Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Vietnam. January 6, 2022
IDF tanks confront suspects on Syrian border Most military operations in the area are carried out covertly and are rarely reported on. January 6, 2022
IDF chief says helicopter crash survivor did everything he could to save the others Berman's girlfriend said upon hearing about the crash, that it was like a "Hollywood movie." January 5, 2022
Terrorist gets 2 life sentences for murdering yeshiva student The Judea Military Court imposed two life sentences and compensation of millions of shekels on Muntasar Shalabi. January 5, 2022
Opposition boycotts controversial bill for connecting illegal Arab homes to electricity Opposition parties boycott Knesset vote, after coalition prevents debate in contravention to Knesset legal advisor's recommendation. January 5, 2022
Israeli FM: Israel faces ‘apartheid’ charge tsunami in 2022 "There will be debate that is unprecedented in its venom and in its radioactivity around the words ‘Israel as an apartheid state,'” the foreign minister said. January 5, 2022
Caving to terror? Israel to release hunger-striking terrorist; Palestinians claims ‘victory’ Hamas hails terrorist's 'victory over the Zionists,' right-wing lawmakers and NGO representing families of terror victims say Israeli is folding to terror. January 5, 2022
WATCH: What young Palestinians say about the uptick in attacks on Jews The year 2021 ended with a significant uptick in violence in East Jerusalem and across Judea and Samaria. January 5, 2022
Israel sets new record with daily COVID-19 cases The Health Ministry recorded the R coefficient on Tuesday at 1.94, meaning that the virus is spreading broadly and swiftly. January 5, 2022
WATCH: Israeli widows create initiative in memory of terror victims Pina Chama, which translates as 'cozy corner,' is an initiative meant to support IDF soldiers serving in the settlement of Gush Etzion. January 5, 2022
WATCH: Israel to reopen Sunday to some vaccinated tourists The Health Ministry also reduced its list of Red Countries. January 4, 2022
IDF: Haifa helicopter crash was caused by technical malfunction Surviving officer says he tried several times to pull the pilots out. January 4, 2022
Arab lawmakers visit convicted Islamic Jihad terrorist in Israeli hospital Israeli parliamentarians comfort hunger-striking convicted terrorist at his bedside, as his condition worsens and terror groups threaten violent escalation. January 4, 2022
Most Israelis believe country’s COVID policies damaged ties with diaspora – poll Most Israelis expressed alarm over rising global antisemitism, and believe non-Israeli Jews should be granted exemptions from the blanket ban on foreigners. January 4, 2022
Terror group threatens to bomb Tel Aviv if prisoner dies Two Egyptian delegations are reportedly making their way to the Gaza Strip to prevent an escalation. January 4, 2022
REVERSAL: US State now allows COVID-positive staff to work, here’s why Following CDC guidance, hospitals are advising staff that they may have to work even if Covid positive, after a vaccine mandate has caused a chronic staffing shortage. January 4, 2022
‘Fiction does not work in reality’: Israeli envoy challenges Harry Potter star over support for ‘Palestine’ Israel’s former Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted: '10 points from Gryffindor for being an antisemite.' January 4, 2022
WATCH: Breakthrough Israeli surgery restores woman’s vision Hanani Awad, 60, from Nazareth, has been blind for the past 20 years. Now, she is the first Israeli woman to receive an artificial cornea transplant carved from her shinbone. January 4, 2022
Two Israeli pilots killed in helicopter crash Crash believed to be caused by technical malfunction; IDF grounds entire fleet of helicopter that crashed, pending results of an investigation. January 4, 2022
Israeli Defense Minister Gantz defends controversial meeting with Abbas 'As defense minister, my job is to make sure the IDF is ready for war or battle. As a statesman, my job is to act to prevent war,' Benny Gantz said. January 4, 2022
WATCH: Israel approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine 'We are in a reality show. We're trying to learn what would be the most effective regiment of vaccinations and boosts,' says Prof. Jonathan Gershoni, professor of Immunology and Virology at Tel Aviv University. January 4, 2022
Israel Navy helicopter crashes off coast in northern Israel The pilot was lightly injured. The condition of the other two crew members is unknown at this time. January 3, 2022
‘Women of the Wall’ clash with Orthodox Jews at Western Wall, disobey security regulations 'Enormous efforts were made to make this event go smoothly and were met by the Women of the Wall not complying with security regulations.' January 3, 2022
WATCH: Israel-Indonesia Breakthrough on the Horizon? A high-ranking Israeli Foreign Ministry official confirmed that Israel and Indonesia are working behind the scenes towards normalizing relations. January 3, 2022
The world is listening to Israel, Lapid says regarding Iran nuclear talks 'The prime minister, defense minister and I said that we are not against any agreement; a good deal is a good thing,' Foreign Minister Yair Lapid told the press. January 3, 2022
WATCH: New medication to treat Alzheimer’s used for first time in Israel Yirmiyahu Kozari, 57, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's was the first Israeli to receive the drug at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. January 3, 2022
Adelson family donates $40 million to Israeli hospital The Adelson National Center for Advanced Cancer Therapy will be constructed in two stages over a period of five years in the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center's southwest wing. January 3, 2022
MPs, British Jewish groups urge BBC to adopt antisemitism definition Lawmakers, watchdog groups charge that BBC must pledge to adhere to international standards around antisemitism, on the heels of multiple incidents of biased, inaccurate reporting about Israel and Jews. January 3, 2022
Israelis across country donate hair braids to cancer patients Some 144 hair braids and 194 blood units were collected as part of the 'Double Donation Day' held by Magen David Adom (MDA) and Zichron Menachem. January 3, 2022
IDF to create combat unit for religious women, despite rabbinical objections IDF gearing up to create female-only combat units to accommodate religious Jewish women; leading Religious Zionist rabbi opposed to women in combat roles. January 3, 2022
WATCH: 99% of Israelis are predicted to be infected with COVID Israel's Public Health Physicians Association Chair, Prof. Nadav Davidovitch, says most of Israel 'will be infected.' January 3, 2022
Israel signs $3 billion arms deal with the US The deal is a part of a larger operation by Israel's air force to update its capabilities in a plan to better defend itself. January 2, 2022
Defense Ministry detonates hundreds of kilograms of Syrian munitions in northern Israel Stocks included flares, pyrotechnic munitions, explosives, hunting rifle ammunition and other types inside their original packages or spread out. January 2, 2022
Edelstein promises to return Jewish settlement to Homesh Edelestein, along with MKs from both the opposition and coalition, intend on restoring Homesh. They believe this is a first step to the return of Jews in the rest of northern Samaria. January 2, 2022
First phase of Israel’s Kosher reform comes into effect Business owners can now seek Kosher certification from rabbis and supervisors outside of their municipalities. January 2, 2022
‘The storm is coming to us,’ warns Bennett as COVID-19 stats climb 'The testing system is already collapsing' as cases rise 195 percent. January 2, 2022
Israeli teens with special needs join program for IDF service Special In Uniform is serving as a model to help people with special needs to serve in the US military. January 2, 2022
The new Iranian threat: Houthi rocket fire on Eilat? While Eilat's remote location has traditionally afforded it protection from the security threats that have plagued the Jewish State, Houthis in Yemen may change that. January 2, 2022
Jerusalem man charged with spying for Hezbollah Prosecutors allege that the man contacted Hezbollah and offered to work for them, carrying out a number of operations in Israel. January 2, 2022
Support for Palestinian state very low among Israeli Jews – survey More supported sovereignty (36%) over the disputed territory than creating a Palestinian state there (33%). January 2, 2022
First shipment of Pfizer’s anti-coronavirus drug arrives in Israel Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has taken credit for personally leading the negotiations with Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla. January 2, 2022
WIN EXCLUSIVE: Activist discusses Knesset victory for Jewish visitors to Temple Mount Activist tells WIN that the time has come for police transparency, accountability regarding policies affecting Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount. December 30, 2021
Bennett won’t endorse Lapid’s candidate for Jewish Agency head, offensive to Orthodox Jews 'Someone who boasts of her eating bread and an orange at her Passover Seder sends a hurtful message to the overwhelming majority of world Jewry.' December 30, 2021
Abbas tells Gantz: Temple Mount changes could lead to ‘unstoppable violence’ PA president tells Israeli official that any changes to the status quo could lead to bloodshed. December 30, 2021
Temple Mount guard arrested over terror ties Waqf-employed guard reportedly part of terror plot, previously spent time in prison. December 30, 2021
Israelis worried that avian flu outbreak could spread to humans The H5N1 flu, which killed migrating herons in northern Israel, appears to have migrated to farmed chickens, threatening Israel's food supply. December 30, 2021
WATCH: The Golan Heights’ best-kept secret Israelis have options for how to enjoy the winter months in the Golan Heights, ranging from the Mount Hermon slopes to one of the most guarded secrets. December 30, 2021
One in a million: Israeli woman with two wombs gives birth to healthy twins The newborns, a boy and a girl, met each other for the first time after birth. December 30, 2021
Israel’s new COVID cases nearly triple in a week Israel registered 3,947 new cases on Thursday, almost three times the 1,418 daily cases registered a week ago. December 30, 2021
WATCH: This is Israel’s ‘worst ecological disaster ever’ More than 5,000 dead wild cranes and pelicans have been counted in northern Israel's Hula lake reserve as the bird flu continues to spread across the country. December 30, 2021
Israeli president hosts Church leaders for New Year’s Eve President Herzog told participants that he is wholeheartedly committed to preserving absolute freedom of religion and worship for members of all faiths in this Holy Land. December 30, 2021
WATCH: Yeshiva students sing with friend who lost 3 children in deadly accident Yaniv and Hodaya Meudad lost their three children in a car accident in Samaria earlier this month, after a Palestinian driver made an illegal U-turn and crashed into the Meudad family’s car. December 30, 2021
WATCH: Israeli lawmakers to vote on advancing Facebook censorship bill Critics of the bill say it is dangerous to give the court so much power over public speech. December 30, 2021
One in three Israeli children lives below the poverty line In real terms, income dropped by more than 10% in 2020 due to the effect of Covid policies on the economy. December 29, 2021
Travel to red countries to be made easier for dual citizens Travel to countries on the red list is currently prohibited to all, although permission can be gained through a special exemptions committee. December 29, 2021
IDF not prepared for war, Israelis losing trust in military – report Recent scandals have soured the public's view of the institution and IDF reservists feel they don't have sufficient training opportunities. December 29, 2021
Chief Rabbi freezes all pending conversions in spat over reforms to system Chief Rabbi says move necessary to stop an unacceptable watering down of standards for conversion; lawmakers from right and left-wing parties object. December 29, 2021
IDF attacks in Gaza after sniper shoots Israeli working on border fence The IDF responded with artillery fire toward Hamas outposts in southern Gaza. December 29, 2021
