Should we get a third vaccine shot? The answer isn’t so simple Israel has already started an aggressive campaign to give over-60s a third booster shot. But is it wise? August 2, 2021
FINALLY: After 3 years, ‘flimsy’ Israeli government approves state budget Because the government, which includes political parties from the right and the left, is 'so flimsy,' they did everything to come to an agreement regarding the budget in order to prevent its collapse. August 2, 2021
Palestinian firebomb terrorists ‘get a plea deal in Judea and Samaria,’ says Israeli non-profit Study finds only one-third of Palestinian firebombings in Judea and Samaria in 2019 resulted in a prison sentence. August 2, 2021
WIN EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fight for survival’ – disabled Israelis talk new state budget, bureaucratic challenges 'The government forces our lives into [a fight for] survival, and that becomes the primary focus and not dealing with the disability,' said a disabled mother of three. August 1, 2021
Israeli experts: Little known about how COVID ‘4th wave’ will develop In a briefing, Dr. Asher Shalmon of the Health Ministry told World Israel News he believes the vaccine is efficient against the Delta variant but acknowledged that even people with high levels of antibodies have contracted it. August 1, 2021
WATCH: Israeli marathon runner breaks stereotypes of ultra-Orthodox Jewish women Beatie Deutsch is changing the image of ultra-Orthodox women with her incredible success as a marathon runner. August 1, 2021
‘A war is going on’: Jewish Israelis are losing the Galilee to Arab terror Unmet demands for protection money is behind Arab arson that destroyed three businesses in Hatzor Glilit, says Shimon Suissa. August 1, 2021
‘Astonishment and shock’: Synagogue in Tel Aviv suburb vandalized with swastikas The vandalism was committed on the anniversary of the stabbing of Shira Banki at the 2015 Jerusalem gay pride parade. August 1, 2021
After 3 decades of relations, Azerbaijan opens trade office in Israel The relations between Israel and Azerbaijan are 'of a strategic nature and are based on trust and mutual respect,' said Israel's tourism minister. August 1, 2021
WATCH: Israel to get rid of 80,000 expired vaccine doses The vaccines against COVID-19 have a six-month expiration date, so those that arrived in early February that have not been used will be tossed. August 1, 2021
Israeli gymnast makes history with 1st Gold at Tokyo games Artem Dolgopyat’s outstanding achievement comes after Israel’s mixed team in judo won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last week. By Aryeh Savir, TPS Israeli artistic gymnast Artem Dolgopyat made hist... August 1, 2021
Israel beats Mexico 12-5 to keep Olympic baseball hopes alive The blue-and-whites use a blowout victory to squeak into the next round of play. August 1, 2021
Post suicide-drone bombing, US and Israel rally to challenge Iran 'Initial indications clearly point to a UAV-style [drone] attack,' said the U.S. Central Command in a statement. August 1, 2021
Israeli farmers smash eggs, block roads in protest over produce import reform 'We intend to go with all our might against the coalition partners, even at the cost of a coalition crisis,' the Israeli Farmers Union said in a statement. July 31, 2021
Like Ben & Jerry’s, McDonald’s boycotts ‘settlements’ – but with a difference Israeli franchise owner Omri Padan's boycott of settlements may violate Israeli law. July 30, 2021
WATCH: Israeli, Emirati families exchange kidneys The UAE-Israel peace agreement has reached new heights as Israelis and Emiratis trade not just in business, but in organs for lifesaving kidney transplants. July 30, 2021
Israelis overwhelmingly prefer Netanyahu to Bennett in handling of pandemic, says poll Poll finds public liked Benjamin Netanyahu's managing of the pandemic by a wide margin over Naftali Bennett. July 30, 2021
Ship tied to Israel billionaire attacked off Oman, 2 killed Israeli officials did not immediately acknowledge the attack, but it comes amid heightened tensions between it and Iran as negotiations remain stalled over Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers. July 30, 2021
Israel approves 3rd COVID vaccine for the elderly, 1st country to do so The decision comes before the approval by the FDA for the booster shot and with the questioning of top Israeli experts. July 29, 2021
Gantz grilled by French officials over NSO affair A statement from Israel’s Defense Ministry denied that Gantz’s trip to France was part of a damage control effort. July 29, 2021
Israeli-Arab lawmakers refuse to stand in memory of IDF soldier 'The place of terrorist supporters is in prison, not in the Knesset of Israel,' Ben Gvir exclaimed. July 28, 2021
Erdan to UN Security Council: ‘Extremist narratives’ will ‘keep region stuck in the past’ The ambassador also highlighted recent steps taken by Iran to increase the production of enriched uranium and its foiled plot to kidnap Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad. July 28, 2021
WATCH: Iranian judoka dedicates Olympics silver medal to Israel 'This medal is also dedicated to Israel, and I hope Israelis are happy with this achievement,' said Iranian defector Saeid Mollaei. July 28, 2021
‘Bennett is a murderer, causing corona deaths,’ says opposition MK 'It’s Bennett who is causing people to die!' yelled MK Moshe Gafni. He later apologized. July 28, 2021
Left-wing Israeli academics show solidarity with Ben & Jerry’s While academics and the New Israel Fund lauded Ben & Jerry's, 90 MKs called on Unilever to overturn the boycott. July 28, 2021
A birthday gift: Israeli woman donates kidney to Gaza boy On the same day his son received a new kidney, the father donated one of his own — to a 25-year-old Israeli mother of two. July 28, 2021
‘Sport is sport, not politics’: Iranian, Israeli judokas join in video message of friendship from Tokyo The video message came as two judokas withdrew from the Tokyo Olympic Games because they did not want to fight against Israeli athlete Tohar Butbul. July 27, 2021
Israel sides with Cyprus amid Turkey’s ‘provocative’ moves Lapid expressed concern for 'unilateral Turkish actions and statements regarding the status of Varosha.' He also made it clear that Israel stands with Cyprus on the issue. July 27, 2021
WATCH: Israelis greeted by joyful Moroccans at Marrakesh airport Passengers on the first Israeli flight to land in Marrakesh were greeted warmly, including a band playing traditional Moroccan music. July 27, 2021
Jordan says it foiled ISIS attack on Israeli soldiers The cell of four, who became radicalized online by ISIS, planned to attack IDF soldiers in the Jordan valley as well as Jewish targets in Jordan. July 27, 2021
WATCH: Israeli zoo welcomes baby orangutan A baby orangutan was born at the zoo at the Ramat Gan Safari Park, boosting conservationists' hopes. July 27, 2021
Palestinians throwing Molotov cocktails spark fire in Samaria Jewish community 'Where are the government's promises for military protection of the settlement after the evacuation of the settlers?' asked Religious Zionism MK Bezalel Smotrich. July 27, 2021
WATCH: Israel edging closer to 3rd vaccine dose To date, Israelis were urged to get two shots against the coronavirus, but amid concern about the vaccine's expiration date, the government may promote a third dose. July 27, 2021
Drama in Knesset: MK ejected for calling pro-Palestinian deputy speaker ‘terrorist’ Knesset Deputy Speaker Ahmad Tibi, an outspoken anti-Zionist lawmaker, once served as political advisor to arch-terrorist Yasser Arafat. July 27, 2021
Israeli public health expert: We must learn to live with Covid Instead of despairing, we need a road map of life with viruses. ‘We will always be dealing with pandemics, and we cannot keep stopping the world.’ July 27, 2021
Israel, US to work together on new laser weapon system Rafael and Lockheed Martin to collaborate, 'widen our multi-layered air defense umbrella.' July 27, 2021
WATCH: African-American teens spend summer in Israel with Jews, Arabs Students from America attending Givat Horizon International School's 'Horizon' program discuss their experience in Israel, where they are introduced to a completely new culture. July 27, 2021
Giant anti-‘settler’ sign posted at Jerusalem entrance, approved by city The sign, paid for by the far-Left group Breaking the Silence, was approved by the Jerusalem Municipality. July 26, 2021
400 Jewish families fled Lod after rioting, mayor says 'We are still [experiencing] post-trauma,' said Lod mayor Yair Revivo. July 26, 2021
New ‘Delta Plus’ variant reaches Israel, 12 already infected Carriers brought the mutation from Georgia, one of the countries from which Israelis will be banned from visiting as of Friday. July 26, 2021
WATCH: Israel’s Helios to join Japanese missions to the moon 'Within the next year or two, we definitely will see our horizons expanding,' says Yafit Ovadia, aerospace correspondent for CTech by Calcalist. July 26, 2021
WATCH: Bennett ‘throws us to the dogs,’ says anti-vaccine protester More than a million Israeli citizens have chosen not to get the vaccine but Prime Minister Naftali Bennett 'throws us to the dogs,' complained an anti-vaccine protester. July 26, 2021
WATCH: Israeli hospital signs agreements with UAE for research Sheba Medical Center recently signed two important agreements with health authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. July 26, 2021
Amir Hayek named Israel’s first ambassador to United Arab Emirates The former Israel Hotel Association president is 'the right person to establish the bridge between Israel and the Emirates,' says Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. July 26, 2021
Former Ra’am party chief incites Muslims to protect Al-Aqsa mosque ‘with our bodies and our blood’ Bennett reneged on his statement that Jews would have equal prayer rights on the Temple Mount because Ra'am threatened to leave the coalition, the former Islamist party head said. July 25, 2021
WATCH: Vaccines only 39% effective, says Israel’s Health Ministry As the Delta Variant continues to sweep across the globe, including in Israel, the Health Ministry has announced that the vaccines against the coronavirus are only 39% effective. July 25, 2021
Rabbinic court upholds conversion under false pretenses Two Falash Mura couples falsely presented themselves as siblings to convert and obtain Israeli citizenship. July 25, 2021
Ben & Jerry’s clone may be coming soon to Judea and Samaria Legal NGO looking to ‘force Unilever’s hand’ on the ice cream maker’s announced boycott by copying the brand and going to court. July 25, 2021
Avishag Semberg scores Israel’s first medal of Tokyo Olympics The 19-year-old taekwondo fighter is now Israel's youngest Olympic medalist. July 25, 2021
WATCH: First Israeli commercial flights take off to Morocco Seven months after Israel and Morocco normalized relations, El Al and Israir both launched their first direct Tel Aviv-Marrakesh flights Sunday. July 25, 2021
Bennett: ‘No lockdowns, we’re keeping economy open’ as coronavirus cases spike Bennett doubled down on remarks he made last Thursday, saying that that unvaccinated people are putting the entire population at risk. July 25, 2021
‘BDS or Qatar behind NSO scandal,’ says spyware group’s CEO 'This isn't a coincidence. The Israeli cyber sector is under attack,' said NSO Group CEO Shalev Hulio told Israel Hayom. July 25, 2021
Israelis murdered at 1972 Munich Olympics honored in moment of silence in Tokyo The families of the 11 killed have been asking the International Olympic Committee for this gesture of respect for decades, but until now have been turned down. July 25, 2021
De facto building freeze in Judea and Samaria under Bennett? U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price said the Biden administration was maintaining an anti-settlement expansion policy. July 23, 2021
Bennett: No Vaccine? No Synagogues, Movies or Soccer Games! "If these one million Israelis continue to refuse to get vaccinated, it will force the other eight million to go into lockdown." July 23, 2021
WATCH: Israel bans travel to popular destinations including UK Despite government pleas not to travel abroad unless necessary, many Israeli continue to do so, but now, some of the more popular destinations have been banned. July 22, 2021
‘Sharia Law tougher than Israeli law on rape,’ says father of 10-year-old Israeli raped by Arab 'The State of Israel has reverse racism towards its Jewish citizens,' said the father of a young girl raped by a Bedouin. July 22, 2021
WATCH: IDF paratroopers honor Jewish heroine Hannah Szenes IDF paratroopers and commandos participated in a mission icommemorating the 100th birthday of Hannah Szenes, the Jewish heroine who was captured and murdered by the Nazis. July 22, 2021
Palestinian mob nearly lynches three Israeli teens Palestinians claim the boys tried to torch a local factory in a "price tag" attack; parents say teens merely took an ill-advised shortcut. July 22, 2021
After almost 20 years, Israel rejoins African Union This important development is mostly the product of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s 'Israel is returning to Africa' policy and his historic visit to East Africa in July 2016. July 22, 2021
