Last two escapees from Gilboa Prison caught in Jenin Prime Minister Naftali Bennett praised the 'sophisticated' joint operation of the IDF, Shin Bet and police. September 19, 2021
WATCH: Israel expects an escalation in Gaza after capture of remaining fugitives Former advisor for the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) and Palestinian affairs expert Col. (Res.) Alon Eviatar explains the possible security ramifications of the capture of the two remaining terrorist fugitives who were captured Saturday night. September 19, 2021
AOC seeks to block US arms sales to Israel, ‘legitimizing Hamas and anti-Semitism’ The congresswoman was criticized by Israel's ambassador to the U.S. on Sunday following her tweeting about the amendment. September 19, 2021
WATCH: Capture of Palestinian terrorists divides Arab-Israelis In a closely coordinated operation, IDF special forces, the Israel Police and the Shin Bet caught the last two escapees from Gilboa Prison Saturday night in Jenin, along with two Palestinians who aided them. September 19, 2021
US Palestinian Affairs Unit in Jerusalem ignores Yom Kippur, holiest day of year for Jews Instead of calling Yom Kippur by its name, the message issued by the PAU read: 'Our office is closed today, Thursday, September 16, for the local holiday.' September 18, 2021
Herzog thanks former US President Carter for ‘holy’ peace agreement with Egypt 'You did something really holy: this was the first peace agreement between Israel and an Arab state,' Herzog told Carter. September 18, 2021
With eye on Iran, Israeli navy steps up Red Sea presence 'The State of Israel will protect its freedom of navigation across the globe,' Vice Adm. Eli Sharvit told The Associated Press, days after completing his five-year term. September 17, 2021
Egyptian-Israeli interests align as US reduces aid to Cairo Egypt plays a critical role in border stability, and its president was keen to underline that fact as the Biden administration withholds military aid from Cairo over human-rights criticisms. September 16, 2021
Bennett listed among Time Magazine’s ‘100 most influential people’ 'In the end, it all comes down to courage,' Islamic Ra'am party leader, part of Bennett's coalition, wrote in magazine blurb. September 16, 2021
Jailbreak mastermind reveals new details about escape Mahmoud Arda, considered the leader of the escaped terrorists, said the operation took nine months of planning and digging. September 15, 2021
Bennett: ‘We will not allow Hamas to accumulate more rockets’ Speaking ahead of the Yom Kippur holiday, the Israeli premier pledged to bring calm to Gaza and prosperity to the West Bank. September 15, 2021
Israeli court orders Hamas pay $11.8 million to families of kidnapped teens Disappointed families say paltry judgment won't deter terrorists. September 14, 2021
Israeli police seize over 430 guns in Arab sector since beginning of 2021 Illegal weapons in hands of criminals, gangs and rival families fuels Arab Israeli violence. September 14, 2021
Naftali Bennett to address UN General Assembly Bennett expected to discuss Iran and regional security issues. September 14, 2021
1,400 Palestinian prisoners to plan mass hunger strike Hunger strike protests prison system crackdown, triggered by last week's jailbreak. September 14, 2021
Bahrain’s first ambassador to Israel presents credentials Diplomatic ceremony was one day before anniversary of the Abraham accords. September 14, 2021
WATCH: Israeli research shows kids at risk for Long-COVID effects How vulnerable are children to 'Long-COVID' and how serious is it? September 14, 2021
Interior Minister: ‘Abbas pays money to terrorists who murder Jews – Bennett will not meet with him’ Interior Minister Ayelet Shaket slammed PA President Mahmoud Abbas in a keynote speech, saying he is not a partner for peace. By Donna Rachel Edmunds, World Israel News Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Ben... September 14, 2021
Israeli study shows mental-health cost of repeated COVID lockdowns This is the first study to measure mental health before and after a second lockdown. September 14, 2021
Israel beefs up security in Jerusalem ahead of Yom Kippur, braces for possible escalation The Israel Police dispatched enforcements of 2,000 policemen to Jerusalem after a terrorist stabbed and moderately injured two Israelis near the central bus station in the city. September 14, 2021
Two Israelis, including Netanyahu trial witness, killed in plane crash in Greece Haim Garon was a former deputy director in the Communications Ministry and was set to testify in the so-called Case 4,000 corruption trial that just restarted Monday. September 14, 2021
Israeli Miracle: Apartment building with 36 residents collapses, no injuries On Saturday, residents of the building on Serlin street phoned emergency services after hearing creaking noises and finding that their front doors were wedged shut. September 13, 2021
Bennett, Sissi discuss Iran, Hamas during first meeting in Egypt Egyptian media reported that during the meeting, Sissi offered to host Bennett and Palestinian leaders for peace talks in the near future. September 13, 2021
Ultra-Orthodox Israeli lawmaker attacked outside his home in Jerusalem 'A violent act carried out against any person, and especially against elected officials, is crossing a red line ... The shock is even greater when such an incident occurs just moments before Yom Kippur,' President Isaac Herzog tweeted after the attack. September 13, 2021
WATCH: Special IDF tracking unit brought in to find terrorist fugitives The IDF's Mirol Reserve Unit is made up of travel guides, navigators and tracking experts. It was established after the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers in 2014. September 13, 2021
Palestinians fired at soldiers searching for remaining fugitives in Judea and Samaria IDF denies that any such incident occurred as the manhunt continues for the last escapees from last week’s prison break. September 13, 2021
Mothers march to Gaza border to demand IDF allow soldiers to defend themselves Current rules of engagement require IDF soldiers to wait for explicit permission before taking action to neutralize a clear threat. September 13, 2021
Unvaccinated patients taking up hospital beds is ‘annoying,’ says Israeli minister 'It’s annoying that they’re taking up the [hospital] beds,' Intelligence Minister Elazar Stern said, to which Health Minister Horowitz replied, 'Those in intensive care, yes.' September 13, 2021
Coral reefs in Gulf of Eilat threatened by rising temperatures, marine waste: Study The annual average sea surface temperature measured in the Red Sea this year was among the highest recorded over the past thirty years. September 13, 2021
EU security chief: Growing support for ‘end of Western civilization’ among young extremists 'There are a couple hundred [European jihadis] where we don't know where they are, and they could come back at any moment,' said Muschel. September 12, 2021
IDF Homefront Command trains Muslim volunteers in eastern Jerusalem 'In the event of an earthquake, those who will provide the first response are people from the community,' explained Eli Beer, the President and Founder of United Hatzalah. September 12, 2021
Why Tel Aviv is ranked the 8th best city in the world ‘The city that never stops’ also was voted most fun city in the world in the annual poll of city-dwellers across the world. September 12, 2021
‘Eitan has come home’: Child survivor of Italy cable car disaster kidnapped by Israeli grandfather 'We did not kidnap Eitan. We brought him home,' said Eitan Biran's aunt. September 12, 2021
COVID in Israel: ‘We are at a complex point in time’ 'There are positive signs of curbing the wave, which reached record numbers of confirmed cases, more than previous waves,' said Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Nachman Ash. September 12, 2021
Israeli-Arab Knesset members voice solidarity with escaped terrorists 'If six prisoners managed to break through the narrow and crowded prison, then millions of the Palestinian people can end the occupation,' said MK Ayman Odeh. September 12, 2021
Democratic delegation: Israel needs to ‘get creative’ about aiding Gaza The Democrats called upon the international community to also step up and help rebuild Gaza following the war in May. September 12, 2021
‘I have a dream’ that all security prisoners will be released, says Arab-Israeli political leader The escaped prisoners were guilty of murderous terror attacks against Israeli civilians. Four of the six were captured over the weekend with the help of Arab-Israelis. September 11, 2021
WATCH: Palestinian terrorist fugitive captured by Israeli forces Palestinian terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi, one of four recaptured fugitives, is taken away by police after being caught and arrested on Saturday night. September 11, 2021
4 fugitive terrorists captured with help of Arab-Israelis, 2 still on the run Dozens of Arab-Israeli residents assisted police in the manhunt, calling in with tips after spotting the runaways, Hebrew media reported. September 11, 2021
‘Day of rage’ declared by Palestinian terror groups upset by prison crackdown A Palestinian Foreign Ministry statement claims that Israel is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. September 9, 2021
Commission of inquiry to investigate security failures that led to prison break 'We will leave no stone unturned,' said Internal Security Minister Omer Bar-Lev. September 9, 2021
WATCH: ‘We have to catch them and kill them,’ says Palestinian Affairs expert on escaped terrorists 'There is no third option:' Col. (res.) Alon Eviatar, Palestinian Affairs expert and former COGAT adviser, says he sees no option other than to catch the six terrorists who escaped Israeli prison and kill them. September 9, 2021
WATCH: How did 6 inmates escape from high-security Israeli prison? 'To dig such a tunnel takes a lot of time, and someone should have seen or heard about it,' says Lt. Gen. (ret.) Orit Adato, calling it a 'failure' in intelligence. September 9, 2021
WATCH: Terrorists are living in ‘hotels’ in Israeli prisons, says bereaved father The father of a terror victim, speaking at a protest on behalf of the Choosing Life Forum of bereaved families, says the Israeli prisons are like hotels and the situation is very dangerous. September 9, 2021
‘We owe you’, Lapid tells Russian FM, but says Israel will defend itself against Iran, Syria 'The people of Russia supported the creation of the State of Israel, and we owe you,' said Lapid, adding that Israel will not tolerate Iranian bases in Syria. September 9, 2021
Hacker claiming massive victory is likely lying, say Israeli authorities Israel’s National Cyber Directorate is throwing cold water on the hacker’s story. September 9, 2021
For 1st time in months, COVID-19 transmission rate slows in Israel 'This is the most reliable measure indicating that (at least for now) Israel’s fourth wave is on its way down. Let’s hope it continues,' says Weizmann Institute computational biologist. September 9, 2021
Lapid meets with Russian FM amid Syria tensions, growing Moscow ‘impatience’ with Israel 'There is a suggestion that this lack of patience, this growing impatience [with Israel] on the Russian side has something to do with the new administration in Israel,' explains i24 News' Moscow reporter. September 9, 2021
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
