Labor votes to join Netanyahu coalition, violates key campaign promiseAfter winning only three seats in the Knesset, Labor voted on Sunday to break its campaign promise never to sit in a government with Benjamin Netanyahu. April 26, 2020
Israeli court takes step to halt phone tracking amid virusIsrael's highest court on Sunday ruled that corona-related phone tracking can only continue if the legislature passes guidelines governing the controversial practice. April 26, 2020
Second Temple-era synagogue to be moved stone by stone for highwayRare Second Temple-era synagogue uncovered near Beit Shemesh will have to be relocated to another area to allow for already approved highway widening. April 26, 2020
Israel marks 100th anniversary of San Remo Conference that paved way for Jewish stateFamous conference of allied leaders in 1920 determined the fate of the former Ottoman Empire and recognized the right of the Jewish people to a national homeland in Palestine. April 26, 2020
Israel records 200th death as coronavirus numbers continue to flattenConfirmed infections up slightly, but hospitalizations continue to drop as more stores set to re-open across Israel in cautious steps to get the economy moving again. April 26, 2020
Israel’s shortage of Arab construction workers could lead to resurgence of Jewish laborAs coronavirus restrictions in Judea and Samaria stop the flow of Arab laborers, Jewish Israelis are being recruited to work in the construction industry. April 26, 2020
Jewish Agency estimates global crisis will spark mass return, floats 100,000 numberChairman Yitzhak Herzog thinks up to 100,000 people will make Israel their home, either for their first or second time. April 26, 2020
Israel eases restrictions on stores, restaurants and hair salonsThe government announced new regulations to 'gradually restore the Israeli economy to a careful routine in the shadow of the coronavirus.' April 25, 2020
Israel’s health minister to step downYaakov Litzman informed the prime minister that he is resigning as head of the Ministry of Health; he will reportedly transition to the Housing Ministry. April 25, 2020
WATCH: Human trials for Israeli corona vaccine to start by summerWith a recently secured $12 million investment, Israeli researchers will launch human trials of a novel coronavirus vaccine by the summer of 2020. April 25, 2020
Anti-unity government protesters return to Tel AvivThe protesters oppose Netanyahu serving as prime minister while he faces charges in three corruption cases. April 25, 2020
Some schools to open as Israeli infection count nears 15,000; Billions approved for small businessesMayors are calling for primary schools to reopen in May and the government announced a new $2.3 billion aid package for small businesses. April 24, 2020
Legislative blitz to pave way for unity governmentLikud and Blue and White are tabling several legislative amendments needed to form a national unity government including a change to allow both Benjamin Netanyahu and Benny Gantz to serve as prime minister. April 23, 2020
Israel’s bereaved come to grips with Memorial Day restrictionsBereaved families are slowly coming to terms with the decision to close military cemeteries on Memorial Day. April 23, 2020
El Al deal hits impasse as government refuses $400 million loan guaranteeGovernment nixes national airline's initial request that it guarantee a $400 million loan as negotiations continue for hammering out terms of emergency financing. April 23, 2020
Israel’s Supreme Court weighs in on Netanyahu’s fitness for officeThe decision is a shift from earlier ones in which the court rejected petitions calling for Netanyahu's disqualification. April 23, 2020
Nearly entire extended Israeli family gets virus after breaking Passover regsOf the family which gathered in defiance of curfew restrictions, 13 of 16 were infected with Covid-19. April 23, 2020
Israeli health official warns against complacency even as serious cases declineCorona infections rise slightly, but numbers of those very sick and hospitalized continue dropping. April 23, 2020
Israeli corona patient, 86, recovers only to become reinfectedAn 86-year-old patient beat the virus only to catch it again, raising questions about the body's ability to develop immunity to the new disease. April 23, 2020
Major airlines to restart flights to Israel in MayThree international airlines announced they will reinstate flights to Israel in the coming month. April 22, 2020
WATCH: Israel to track corona infection rate by testing sewageIsrael's Ministry of Health plans to track the rate of coronavirus infections in society by monitoring sewage. April 22, 2020
Ayelet Shaked: We’re stopping cellphone tracking to enforce corona restrictionsYemina party MK Ayelet Shaked tweeted the news on Wednesday. The controversial use of cellphone data to keep tabs on citizens had raised violation of privacy fears. April 22, 2020
Israel’s Defense Minister: There will be no graveside arrests on Memorial Day'No one will use force against bereaved families,' Bennett said. April 22, 2020
Israel foils terror plot to bomb Teddy Kollek stadium in JerusalemIsrael's security services arrested the three suspects in March. They belonged to a Hamas student group at Beir Zeit University. April 22, 2020
Israel’s corona numbers rise after days of hopeful declineNumber of new infections doubles in one day, slight rise in seriously ill cases as curfews expected on Muslim community. April 22, 2020
Israeli settlement structures razed despite residents’ emergency High Court appealResidents of Yitzhar filed an emergency petition to the Supreme Court to stop demolition of structures near the town, as hundreds of security forces convened to raze buildings in outposts. April 22, 2020
‘Victory over Jew-haters’: Terrorist victim’s mother gives birth to baby girlThe granddaughter born in February was already named for the teen killed by a terrorist bomb last year. April 22, 2020
Border policeman rammed in horrifying terror attack near JerusalemThe attacker rammed the unsuspecting Israeli Border Policeman and then leapt out and attacked him with a knife. April 22, 2020
Full lockdown announced for Independence Day, cemeteries shuttered on Memorial DayNetanyahu announced that Israelis will face bans on public gatherings and road closures on both Independence Day and Memorial Day next week. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News On Tuesday evening, the Prim... April 21, 2020
Coronavirus claims Bnei Brak rabbi, 48, with no background illness; leaves behind 14 children'He was all about concern for others,' said the rabbi's brother. April 21, 2020
IDF thwarts terror attack near BethlehemPalestinians have not ceased carrying out acts of terror even during the time of corona. April 21, 2020
Will sovereignty be applied over Judea and Samaria? Unity deal brings hopeLikud officials say the most meaningful outcome of the unity agreement will be the extension of sovereignty over parts of Israel's historic homeland. April 21, 2020
Israelis may be forced indoors on Independence DayIsraeli government likely to impose nationwide lockdown on Independence Day to prevent mass gatherings and potential spread of the coronavirus. April 21, 2020
Israelis cautiously take to streets as pace of corona infection slowsImposition of tough closure conditions appears to be paying off as number of Israelis recovering from coronavirus exceeds number of new infections. April 21, 2020
Israel remembers Holocaust, its victims, despite restrictionsIsraelis honored the victims of the Holocaust and remembered, though in somewhat different ways, due to the pandemic. April 21, 2020
Deal reached: Gantz and Netanyahu sign unity agreementThe agreement was reached on Monday afternoon despite reports that the talks had 'exploded.' April 20, 2020
Kochavi: IDF’s mission includes protecting Holocaust survivorsOn eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, chief-of-staff sends message to IDF soldiers their job is to protect Israel from the coronavirus pandemic in order to keep Holocaust survivors alive. April 20, 2020
Israeli corona patient, 45, wakes up after 29 days in comaThe man is in stable condition and is able to communicate with no impediments. April 20, 2020
Weeping Israeli business owner goes viral – even Netanyahu reactsVideo of weeping falafel stand owner on verge of corona-induced bankruptcy goes viral, prompting Netanyahu to reach out. April 20, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv takes on remarkable appearance in days of coronaOpposition legislators blast prime minister for hiding behind the coronavirus crisis, while careful to keep their distance. April 20, 2020
Israeli families threaten to force their way into closed cemeteries on Memorial Day'If I’m forced to be cuffed and sit in prison because I wanted to go, then that’s the price I will pay,' said one father. April 20, 2020
WZO report: 18% spike in global anti-SemitismThe WZO's annual report on global anti-Semitism released Monday finds that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a resurgence of anti-Semitic activity and beliefs. April 20, 2020
Coalition talks implode, Gantz pushes anti-Netanyahu bills forwardGantz left the Prime Minister's residence and announced he would move forward with bills designed to prevent Netanyahu from serving as premier. April 20, 2020
Netanyahu asks Israeli Muslims to confine Ramadan observances to ‘nuclear family’Infection and morbidity rates have recently been rising in Arab communities. The morbidity rate in Deir al-Asad, for example, is second only to the haredi city of Bnei Brak, which has been an epicenter of the virus. April 20, 2020
Israel’s coronavirus death toll reaches 173, but positive trends continueNumber of those infected climbs to 13,654, but the number of people who recovered in the past day was higher than newly infected. April 20, 2020
Israeli drones pollinate date plantations as coronavirus cuts manpower'Pollination solution through drones saves time, labor, and increases yields,' said Alon Ascher, BWR’s VP Business Development. April 20, 2020
Small business owners protest, demand government action as lockdown continuesProtest outside Israel's parliament by self-employed calls on government to throw economic lifeline as most of them forced to stay closed in first stage of easing of closure. April 19, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protest in Tel Aviv blasts unity negotiationsDemonstrators expressed their opposition to a unity government, insisting that Netanyahu's ouster is the only option. April 19, 2020
Retail leaders say new restrictions bad for businessSeveral heads of national retail chains call limited easing of workplace restrictions a joke, slam new conditions saying it might not make economic sense for them to open their doors. April 19, 2020
Up-and-down unity talks again hit impasseThe unity talks between Likud and Blue and White have taken on a manic-depressive quality. April 19, 2020
Hamas threatens Israel: Give us medical equipment or elseThe Hamas terror group in Gaza is demanding that Israel provide it with medical equipment to fight coronavirus, threatening military action if it doesn't get what it wants. April 19, 2020
Israel loosens corona restrictions with one big caveatIn the private sector, the number of employees allowed into work spaces will double from 15 percent to 30 percent. April 19, 2020
Observing Holocaust Remembrance Day in the shadow of coronavirusThis year’s public ceremonies have been cancelled, as survivors battle loneliness and fear of infection. Local nonprofits are reaching out to survivors, offering support. April 19, 2020
Has Israel turned the corner on corona? Numbers give hopeThe number of Israelis in serious condition has dropped. So has the number on ventilators. April 19, 2020
Tesla in Israel: Electric car company moves forward with launch plansIn late January, Calcalist reported the transport ministry decided to allow Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system, Autopilot, to be used in Israel, after initially banning it. April 19, 2020
Corona patients at one Israeli hospital are not dying alone'None of us want to say bye to the people who we love. But I’m actually happy that they gave me the opportunity to say bye to my father,' said Stern. April 19, 2020
Netanyahu ‘gradually’ rolls back corona restrictions; death toll rises to 165'Corona won’t defeat us,' said the prime minister on Saturday evening, 'gradually' easing Israel's COVID-19 restrictions on commerce and gatherings. April 18, 2020
WATCH: Wild boars tear up Haifa gardensWith Israel's streets largely devoid of people, wild boars tore up gardens and rooted through garbage cans in Haifa on Saturday. April 18, 2020
Virus empties Jerusalem church hosting annual ‘fire’ ritualChristian clerics performed the rite inside a Jerusalem church that is usually packed to the rafters for the annual event. April 18, 2020
Coalition talks stalled as clock ticks towards possible August 4 electionsOpposition Member of Knesset renews call for legislation that would block Netanyahu from continuing as prime minister. April 17, 2020
