Investigation into inmates’ escape shows serious problems with prison procedures For one, the request of a Fatah inmate to transfer to a cell holding rival Islamic Jihad prisoners should have lit a red light for officials, said a former commander. September 9, 2021
Prison guards suspected of complicity in escape of 6 terrorists Israeli police believe that some prison guards may have aided in the escape. Two Israel Prisons Service officials are expected to be questioned by the police Thursday. September 8, 2021
WATCH: Israeli show is a hit in Arabic speaking countries 'Yes, it is a surprise, it’s a very nice surprise,' says Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of new Israeli espionage thriller “Hit & Run,” which is topping viewing lists in countries around the world, including some Arab countries. September 8, 2021
Israel on manhunt for terrorists: 6 security prisoners escape overnight Six security prisoners dug a tunnel and escaped from Gilboa Prison in the north, among them the former commander of the Jenin-based terrorist al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. September 6, 2021
12-hour life-or-death operation a success as Israeli doctors separate conjoined twins Following the operation, the twin sisters were able to see each other for the first time in their lives. September 6, 2021
Israeli Paralympians come home with 9 medals, new records Final tally for the Tokyo Games is six gold medals, two silvers and a bronze – eight in swimming and one in rowing. September 6, 2021
‘Squad’ silent on Taliban, but vocal on BDS The Taliban have a long history of extreme anti-women policies which would appear to be in direct opposition to the Squad’s decidedly feminist values. September 6, 2021
Hamas-Israel prisoner exchange on the horizon: Report Hamas has already drawn up a list of prisoners that it wants released as part of the deal, said an anonymous source in the Egyptian government. September 5, 2021
‘IDF critics are political opportunists’ – Bennett, Kohavi fire back after growing criticism of IDF 'Some are trying to use the IDF as a cudgel to advance cynical political goals,' said Bennett. 'It hurts our resilience and it’s inappropriate. Stop it.' September 5, 2021
Despite victory over Austria, Israeli soccer fans boo ‘anti-Israel’ Muslim player 'How good it is that most of the crowd just scorned and voted verbally against this terrorist supporter,' said MK Ben Gvir. September 5, 2021
IDF to replace Israeli-made Tavor rifles with American M4s The IDF is making some changes to its armory, including M4 rifles and new vehicles. September 5, 2021
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
