Thousands of IDF reservists to help in Israel’s all-night vaccination campaign The Health Ministry announced that 5,075 new cases of COVID were recorded on Sunday, bringing Israel's number of active cases to 50,056, of whom 908 are hospitalized. August 16, 2021
Terrorists attack IDF Troops in Jenin, four killed in clashes A “large number” of terrorists opened fire on the troops from a short distance, the Border Police said. August 16, 2021
WATCH: Firefighters continue to fight Jerusalem’s biggest fire in years The massive forest fire that started in the Jerusalem area on Sunday continues to spread into the wooded hills outside of the capital Monday morning. August 16, 2021
Massive wildfires burn west of Jerusalem, 10,000 evacuated from their homes Firefighters suspect that the cause was arson, although it has not been confirmed. August 15, 2021
New ‘Think Israel – Buy Israeli’ promotes purchase of blue and white products Unique collaboration seeks to expand sales and customers for Israeli products. August 15, 2021
Arab Israeli politician shot and killed in broad daylight Once a prominent Likud activist, Dr. Saher Ismail was a close friend of Justice Minister and New Hope party chair Gideon Sa’ar. August 15, 2021
WATCH: ‘Inter-regional’ Hezbollah tunnel network backed by North Korea, Iran The Alma Research Center has exposed an "inter-regional" tunnel network built by Hezbollah after the Second Lebanon War and supported by North Korea and Iran. August 15, 2021
‘Disgraceful contempt’: Israel recalls envoy after Polish president signs Holocaust restitution law 'This is a shameful decision and disgraceful contempt for the memory of the Holocaust,' Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement. August 14, 2021
Bennett defends no-lockdown policy, says protecting livelihoods saves lives Prime Minister Bennett took to social media to defend his position against a lockdown, stressing that 'safeguarding the livelihoods of the citizens of Israel is also safeguarding their lives.' August 14, 2021
Bennett limits Israeli settlement construction, fearing US reaction: report Bennett is set to visit Washington in the coming weeks, where Iran is expected to be at the top of the agenda, and is trying not to anger the Biden administration. August 13, 2021
Unprecedented deep-sea shark discovery in Israel sheds light on climate change 'Our discovery of a previously unknown deep-sea hotspot of life could provide crucial information for the sustainability and resilience of the marine ecosystem.' August 12, 2021
Israeli President Herzog to Morocco’s king: ‘Let’s meet!’ Next to his signature, Herzog included the traditional Arabic closing 'Salam aleykum,' meaning peace be upon you. August 12, 2021
IDF revolutionizes recruitment, announces new AI-driven scoring system The system will leverage big data and machine learning algorithms to determine the best possible placement for a recruit. August 12, 2021
Suspected body of Jordanian soldier unearthed in Jerusalem Investigators believe that the body belonged to a Jordanian soldier who was killed during clashes with the IDF during the Six Day War. August 12, 2021
‘Operation Sword Strike’ launched to seize illegal weapons, combat crime in Israel’s Arab sector The five-year initiative, which Bennett began to formulate as soon as he took office, is being defined by the prime minister as the “main goal” of his government. August 12, 2021
‘Outrageous thievery’ – Israeli, US lawmakers slam Polish restitution law Israeli politicians outraged as Polish law will likely end claims for Jews who lost property in the aftermath of the Holocaust. August 12, 2021
Israeli study finds significant COVID-19 emotional impact on health care workers Findings underline importance of mental health support for medical professionals dealing with the pandemic. August 12, 2021
BDS-supporting professor can get Israel Prize, High Court rules High Court judges decided on Thursday to overturn the decision of former Education Minister Yoav Galant to deny Godreich the Israel Prize. August 12, 2021
WATCH: Trying to avoid lockdown, Israel imposes new COVID restrictions Israel has approved new COVID restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the contagious Delta variant and avoid a potential lockdown. August 12, 2021
In Morocco, Lapid signs three accords to boost ties A statement from the Israeli foreign minister said the agreements 'will bring our countries innovation and opportunities for the benefit of our children — and their children — for years to come.' August 11, 2021
Israeli minister details plans for rocket-proof protection in northern Israeli homes Israel’s Deputy Defense Minister Alon Schuster said bolstering housing near the Lebanese border will form a “critical issue in the home front and the civilian resilience in the next conflict.” August 11, 2021
Israeli law invoked to bring Sarah Halimi’s murderer to justice Israeli law allows Israeli citizens to file a complaint against anti-Semitic crimes committed abroad. August 11, 2021
Israeli lawmaker defends value of life after making insensitive COVID remark Interior Minister issued clarification after saying Israelis needed to 'accept deaths' from the pandemic. August 11, 2021
Hiding terror tunnel, Hamas blocks UN staff from inspecting school Due to Hamas' actions, some 4,000 Gazan schoolchildren will not be able to resume in-person learning at two UNRWA schools in September. August 11, 2021
Israel, Bahrain deepen security ties as Iranian threat increases “We have been building this peace for 11 months and this is only the beginning," Bahraini diplomat says. August 11, 2021
WATCH: Israeli gold medalist championed as hero Israel's Olympic Gold Medalist Linoy Ashram shared her excitement with reporters upon landing in Israel on Tuesday. August 11, 2021
Israel, US hold intensive talks on support for PA: report Various sources indicate that the Americans have recently been deeply and continuously involved in a number of pending issues between Israel and the PA August 10, 2021
Chinese targeted Israel in massive cyber attacks, stole sensitive data and trade secrets Hackers acting on behalf of the Chinese government also targeted Iran and Saudi Arabia. August 10, 2021
Israel to US: Convince Sheikh Jarrah families to accept compromise deal The proposal would recognize the current families and their children as protected tenants under Israeli law and would likely delay potential evictions for several decades. August 10, 2021
WATCH: Israel records highest number of COVID cases since February On Monday, Israel identified over 5,140 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number since February. August 10, 2021
Israeli security forces arrest 7 Bedouins for attacks on Jews during Gaza operation Two Jewish men, Yehoshua and Avi Har-Even, were killed in the riots and dozens of others were injured. August 10, 2021
IDF names Hezbollah terrorist behind rocket barrage towards Israel Kayak, the IDF said, was a regular presence at the southern Lebanese border fence during May 2021’s Operation Guardian of the Walls. August 10, 2021
WATCH: Palestinian woman arrested for attempted stabbing A Palestinian woman attempted to stab IDF soldiers near the Yitzhar junction just of the Northern West Bank August 10, 2021
COVID in Israel: PM kicks up vaccination campaign as cases spike The latest morbidity numbers published by the Ministry of Health Monday show that 3.87% of the nearly 88,000 tested Sunday had the virus. That comes out to 3,402 people, more than the number of those vaccinated that day against the virus (3,372). August 9, 2021
Netanyahu apologizes for congratulating Olympic medalist on Shabbat 'This will not happen again. I say this out of respect for Shabbat,' the Opposition leader said after being slammed by the religious parties in his bloc. August 9, 2021
Religious Affairs Ministry budget boost reflects ‘importance of religious services’ 2.5 million shekels were allotted for the advancement of women in religious institutions. August 9, 2021
Israeli Holocaust survivor, 88, commits suicide at grave of son killed in 2014 Operation Protective Edge Kibbutz Nirim issued a statement saying, “Moshe stood heroically not only in bereavement, but also in the circumstances of his life as a Holocaust survivor. … Moshe inspired pride and faith that anything is possible in all of us.” August 9, 2021
WATCH: Israeli physician reveals how lockdowns impact mental health Prof. Nadav Davidovitch, Chair, Israeli Public Health Physicians Association explains why Israel should avoid a new lockdown. August 9, 2021
Bahraini official in Israel blasts Iran: ‘Nuclear deal fueled crisis, hate and extremism’ The 2015 Iran nuclear deal "fueled crises in the Middle East, increased the number of refugees seeking asylum in Europe, and led to hate and increased extremism in many parts of the Middle East," a Bahraini senior official said while visiting Israel on Sunday. August 8, 2021
Bennett talks tough against Hezbollah but ‘knows government will fall’ if Israel fights back “Bennett knows that if the government goes to a military confrontation – the coalition will fall because both Meretz and [the Arab Islamist party] Ra’am will not agree to such a thing," MK Jada Rinawi-Zoabi (Meretz) said. August 8, 2021
US convinced Iran behind suicide drone attack; Iran blames ‘Zionist conspiracy’ Iran was actively involved in this attack, said a CENTCOM spokesman. August 8, 2021
Hezbollah threatens to destroy Israeli army in future war 'We can strike Galilee or Golan; our choices are open,' said Hassan Nasrallah. August 8, 2021
New city in Israel: Be’er Ya’akov receives city status Be'er Yaakov was established in 1907 and was mostly populated by immigrants from Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Argentina, and Iran. In 1949, with a population of approximately 400, it received local council status. August 8, 2021
WATCH: The myth of the Arab demographic time bomb Based on 17 years of research, Yoram Ettinger exposes the myth of 'the Arab demographic time bomb' and highlights the Jewish demographic momentum. August 8, 2021
WATCH: Israel’s currency strong as ever; can it last? The Bank of Israel’s efforts to protect and strengthen the shekel are apparently paying off, but theymay in fact backfire, explains financial expert Gilad Alper. August 6, 2021
Michael Herzog, president’s brother, said to be next Israeli ambassador to Washington Michael Herzog, a retired IDF Brigadier-General and veteran diplomatic negotiator, 'checks all the boxes.' August 5, 2021
PM Bennett to seniors: ‘Don’t meet grandkids indoors, wear masks’ 'If you see your grandchildren, let it be outside in the open air, with masks,' Bennett told senior citizens. August 5, 2021
Israeli lawmaker links gay pride parade to current coronavirus outbreak Smotrich was slammed by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who warned of the "dangerous combination of ignorance, populism, frustration and hatred," noting that "Smotrich gave us… another excellent reminder.” August 5, 2021
WATCH: Arsonists set fires near Jerusalem, take advantage of heatwaves Arsonists have been setting fires in Jerusalem and the surrounding area in recent days. August 5, 2021
IAF strikes Lebanon after rocket attacks cause massive fire in northern Israel Former IDF chief Gen. Amos Yadlin told Radio103 FM that the incident underscored the seriousness of the internal chaos currently sweeping Lebanon and that the IDF’s highest priority should be proving that Israel will always respond forcefully to incidents like that. August 5, 2021
Archaeologists discover evidence that earthquake mentioned in Bible hit Jerusalem “You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah.” Zechariah 14:5 By World Israel News Staff A recent excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusale... August 4, 2021
WATCH: Israel imposes new rules in hopes of preventing lockdowns Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and the Coronavirus cabinet on Wednesday repeated warnings that if conditions don’t improve, lockdowns will follow. August 4, 2021
Three rockets launched toward Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliates Three rockets launched toward Israeli territory from Lebanon * IDF responds by attacking targets in Lebanon August 4, 2021
Israeli convicted of murdering 13-year-old girl to be released Last week, a judge declared that Zadorov is entitled to a retrial. August 4, 2021
Arab MK who called IDF soldiers ‘murderers’ charged with fraud, forgery Zoabi is expected to plead guilty to the charges in a plea deal which will see her avoid jail time. August 4, 2021
WATCH: Massive fires in Jerusalem and surrounding areas Large fires have been burning over the past couple of days in the Jerusalem area and in the capital itself, including a serious blaze in the neighborhood of Givat Shaul in the western part of the city. August 3, 2021
Israel adds US to COVID-19 high-risk travel list Starting August 6, Israeli travelers returning from the U.S. and 17 other countries will enter mandatory quarantine. August 3, 2021
New daily COVID cases in Israel surge to nearly 4,000 'The next steps will be tightening the Green Pass and additional options — as much as possible without harming the economy,' said Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash. August 3, 2021
Israeli spyware company NSO chairman says ‘ownership will not change,’ ‘important’ work to continue 'Continue to do the important things you do,' the NSO chairman told employees. August 3, 2021
Netanyahu: Government is tying Israel’s hands against Iran The 'no surprises' policy with the U.S. could lead to plans against Iran being leaked, says Opposition leader. August 3, 2021
