Ancient quarry discovered in Jerusalem The capital’s high-tech center today is located on Stonecutters Mountain, Jerusalem’s flourishing business of yesteryear, as proven again by the Israel Antiquities Authority. September 5, 2021
Bennett defends IDF leaders after death of soldier, says ‘mistakes’ are ‘sometimes tragic’ 'Where there is combat, there are also mistakes, and sometimes they are tragic,' Bennett said. September 5, 2021
‘Warm meeting’: Herzog visited King Abdullah in Jordan last week President Herzog and King Abdullah discussed deep strategic issues, at both the bilateral and regional levels. September 4, 2021
Analysis: Israel still the ‘strong horse’ Israel's rising stature as a military power in the region is clearly a by-product of the new U.S. policy decision to reduce its own military presence in the Mideast. September 4, 2021
‘You give Palestinians gifts:’ Netanyahu slams Bennett as new state budget passes first reading The former prime minister also made a reference to how the current prime minister represents a party with just six seats in the Knesset. September 3, 2021
‘Palestinians are ready for confidence-building with Israel,’ says Abbas At the trilateral summit, the regional leaders discussed the importance of resuming negotiations for a two state solution to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. September 2, 2021
IDF chief slams critics, ‘Our soldiers’ hands are NOT tied’ In wake of soldier's death, a group of IDF soldiers has enacted a new campaign to push the military to change the standard operating procedures. September 2, 2021
Former US ambassador to Israel launches Middle East peace think tank The nonprofit group aims to build on the normalization agreements between Arab and Muslim countries and Israel in in recent years. September 2, 2021
Israeli Battle With Ben & Jerry’s Enters New Legal Phase AQP, the Israeli company that has the franchise to distribute Ben & Jerry’s products in Israel filed a formal complaint with the acting Antitrust Commissioner. September 2, 2021
Israeli archaeologists find rare fraudulent weight from First Temple period The Book of Deuteronomy (35: 13-16) sharply criticizes the use of dishonest weights, calling them an 'abomination.' September 2, 2021
Israeli teacher barricades herself in kindergarten after refusing to vaccinate 'The procedures clearly state that any teacher or educator who are not vaccinated are required to have a quick antigen test,' before coming to work. September 2, 2021
Police not doing enough about Arab-Jewish violence, critics say There is no sense of security,” said one Lod resident. “The feeling is mainly one of fear. It’s the failure of all those who are supposed to protect us.” September 2, 2021
WATCH: Cautious optimism among experts as serious COVID cases drop in Israel Israeli COVID expert Prof. Cyrille Cohen discusses the continued decline in the number of serious COVID cases in Israel, as opposed to the increase of overall daily cases. September 2, 2021
Lapid: US consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinians ‘a bad idea’ 'If Lapid thinks a consulate for the Palestinians in Jerusalem is a bad idea, all he has to do is refuse to give it or the consul accreditation. The ball is in his court.' September 1, 2021
US-Israel visa waivers: Too soon to celebrate? Former Israeli diplomat said he received the same promise about visa waivers from the Bush administration in 2002. September 1, 2021
‘I almost died on the road’ – mother of 6 helped by Palestinians after rock-throwing terror attack 'It’s a miracle I survived today,' said the victim. 'Stone throwing kills.' September 1, 2021
In Washington, Bennett ‘collapsed’ instead of defending Israel’s security, says opposition MK 'What needs to be done is precisely what did not occur during the meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett. Not only did it not happen, the opposite happened,' stated Tzachi Hanegbi. September 1, 2021
Pollard handler promoted to brigadier-general 29 years after leaving IDF The unusual move to promote Col. Aviem Sela after such a long time was approved after President Trump had pardoned him for his role in the Pollard affair. September 1, 2021
Barkat demands inquiry into soldier’s death, says PM’s image took precedence over security Likud MK Nir Barkat says the government instructed the IDF to contain riots on Gazan border without using lethal force in order to help the prime minister’s image in Washington. September 1, 2021
‘Letters to God’ bound for Western Wall tripled during coronavirus pandemic Letters containing the world's prayers made their way to the Western Wall when tourists couldn't. August 31, 2021
North American aliyah in August breaks record despite COVID-19 With the arrival of 1,000 olim in August, Nefesh B'Nefesh is on pace for a record-breaking year. August 31, 2021
Peace Now condemns President Isaac Herzog for visiting Har Bracha 'This place touches my DNA, as a Jew and an Israeli.' August 31, 2021
Hasidic leader orders followers to stay home during Jewish holidays due to Covid surge in Israel Grand Rabbi Baruch Meir Yaakov Shochet has argued that by failing to comply with COVID restrictions, large sectors of Israel's ultra-Orthodox community have been ignoring the “foundational” Jewish principle of saving lives. August 31, 2021
Knesset member challenges Twitter over ‘sleeping’ Biden video According to Twitter, the Knesset member's 22-second video clip was 'misleadingly cropped.' August 31, 2021
Israeli soldiers demand safety following death of soldier shot in head along Gaza border The soldiers have been posting messages to Instagram, claiming that the IDF senior command is preventing soldiers from defending themselves. August 31, 2021
COVID infections surge in Israel, breaking previous record; death toll tops 7000 With the number of new cases rising, the Corona Cabinet decided on certain measures but postponed others. August 31, 2021
Palestinians slam Abbas for meeting with Gantz: ‘Stabbed us in the back’ Bennett’s government has made it clear that it intends to prop up the Abbas-led Palestinian Authority in Ramallah. By Donna Rachel Edmunds, World Israel News Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have reac... August 30, 2021
WATCH: Israeli soldier dies of his wounds after fighting for his life for over a week Israeli Border Police sniper Barel Shmueli, 21, died on Monday after fighting for his life for over a week at the Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba. August 30, 2021
‘Bennett is negotiating with terrorists’ – Israeli lawmakers slam Gantz-Abbas meeting 'It is a shame that the Minister of Defense of the State of Israel meets with a terrorist,' said a right-wing Israeli lawmaker of the Gantz-Abbas meeting. August 30, 2021
‘Don’t call it peace talks’: Israeli, Palestinian leaders meet, discuss economic policies A Bennett staffer said the meeting was strictly security-based, and that observers should not interpret the meeting as a sign of warming ties. August 30, 2021
The ‘Great Resignation’ is rocking Israel’s jobs market 'A lot of people jumped on the Corona train for an employment upgrade.' August 30, 2021
Hundreds of stolen ancient coins found in Bnei Brak home Investigators uncovered gold coins minted during the Byzantine and Islamic periods, dozens of bronze Hasmonean coins and hundreds of Roman coins. August 30, 2021
Israeli Cabinet approves $21 million assistance plan for Jerusalem hills fire damage Five million shekels ($1.5 million) will be allocated to the regional council for expenditures incurred in clearing asbestos debris as a result of the fire. August 30, 2021
Israeli study finds curious link between first day of school and stock market As women increasingly participate in the workforce, new research finds that their absence on the first day of school is palpably felt in the stock market. August 30, 2021
Tlaib demands Israel release body of terrorist, calls her ‘loving daughter’ Tlaib did not acknowledge in any way the context around Afana’s death, glossing over the details of the incident to focus on Israel’s policy on holding the bodies of terrorists. August 30, 2021
Hamas military chief in hiding, fears Israeli will assassinate him Yahya Sinwar has not been seen in public for several days, on the heels of rising tensions between Israel and Hamas. August 29, 2021
‘Like the Wild West’ — 4 Arab-Israelis murdered over the weekend Israel's police commissioner is reportedly convening an emergency situational assessment in response to the uptick in violence. August 29, 2021
WATCH: Israel extends boosters, says lockdown not expected during High Holidays Close to 2 million people out of the Israel's total population of 9.3 million have taken a third jab of the coronavirus vaccine. August 29, 2021
Bennett departs US after achieving ‘all the goals and more’ 'We achieved all of the goals that we set for the visit and more,' said Prime Minister Bennett. August 29, 2021
Bennett to Biden: ‘Israel opposed to Iran deal but won’t air dirty laundry in public’ 'My philosophy is that if something is bothering you, you don’t go to the media. You pick up the phone and talk,' Bennett told Biden. August 29, 2021
‘Biden loves Israel, is attentive to our needs,’ says Bennett 'I found a leader who loves Israel, knows exactly what he wants, and is attentive to our needs,' said Israeli PM Bennett after meeting with Biden. August 29, 2021
Israeli swimmers win more Paralympic medals in Tokyo Mark Malyar and Ami Omer Dadaon overcame cerebral palsy to become medalists and even break a world record. August 28, 2021
Bennett’s team transforms Washington hotel into impromptu synagogue Delayed White House meeting forced Bennett to spend an unplanned Shabbat in Washington. August 28, 2021
IDF cadet attacked in Galilee, prevents assailant from stealing rifle "The cadet, who was alone at the time of the attack, responded in a quick and determined manner," the IDF stated. August 28, 2021
WATCH: How is Jerusalem’s Western Wall Plaza preparing to host holiday crowds? As the Jewish High Holidays begin, thousands of worshippers are expected to visit the Western Wall Plaza in Jerusalem. August 27, 2021
Germany’s Merkel calls off Israel trip due to Afghan crisis The visit was called off in consultation with Bennett 'because of current developments in Afghanistan,' Merkel's office said in a statement. August 26, 2021
Netanyahu didn’t trust Biden, slashed intelligence sharing between Israel and US: Report Days before the attack at the Natanz nuclear development center, Netanyahu reportedly ordered a reduction in intelligence-sharing with the U.S. August 26, 2021
Israelis may not need visas for the US soon Israelis have been waiting to get on the American visa waiver list for decades. August 26, 2021
Suspect in Israel’s most infamous murder case released on house arrest while awaiting retrial The victim’s mother, Ilana Rada, recently told Israeli media that she does not believe Zadorov murdered her daughter. August 26, 2021
US pessimistic on Iran deal, will consider Israeli options: Report The U.S. isn’t holding out hope for an Iranian return to the 2015 nuclear deal, said a Bennett staffer. August 26, 2021
IDF preparing for another military operation in Gaza, chief of staff says There is a growing understanding in the U.S. that Hamas is the destabilizing factor in the region and that its continued provocations prevent real progress to be made on any front relating to the Palestinian issue. August 25, 2021
WATCH: Israel announces outline for easing travel rules at Ben-Gurion Airport Israel's COVID Airport Commissioner Maj.-Gen. Roni Numa explains Israel's new policy for dealing with incoming travellers. August 25, 2021
Top rabbi: Unvaccinated teachers not welcome in ultra-Orthodox schools Teachers Association head: We won’t accept forcing educational staff to vaccinate or stay home unpaid when the rest of the public sector doesn’t have the same rule. August 25, 2021
Arab-Israeli swimmer scores gold medal in Paralympic Games Iyad Shalabi is the first Arab-Israeli to ever win an Olympic medal. August 25, 2021
Hamas agrees to halt balloon arson terror (for now) The Egyptian government recently closed the Rafah border crossing with the Strip over fears of serious escalation between Gaza and Israel. August 25, 2021
Arab-Israeli Knesset member unexpectedly dies at 49 As a member of the first Arab party to join a governing coalition, al-Harumi made waves when he broke party discipline and abstained from voting in favor of the new Bennett-Lapid government in June 2021. August 25, 2021
Activists block cargo on way to Gaza, demand justice for wounded soldier The activists blocked dozens of trucks bringing supplies to Gaza and chanted slogans including “If there’s terrorism, there are no supplies.” August 25, 2021
Israeli child terror victims enjoy therapeutic summer camp and activities 'For these children, many whom suffer from PTSD, the camp is designed to facilitate their mental coping mechanisms and to strengthen their resilience,' said a Jewish Agency official. August 24, 2021
‘Disgraceful’: Bennett slammed by Netanyahu for embarrassing call with wounded soldier’s father 'You’re a coward,' the father of the wounded soldier told Prime Minister Bennett. August 24, 2021
Israel hits 1 million COVID cases, daily number of positive tests spikes Some 6.6% of people tested for the virus were found to be positive - the highest ratio seen since February 2021. August 24, 2021
