Egypt closes Gaza border amid tensions with Hamas The closure was connected to Cairo’s efforts to broker a long-term cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, according to Egyptian officials. August 23, 2021
Gaza source: The moment Hamas is in trouble, Ra’am will topple Bennett government “After all, Mansour Abbas is Qatar, and Yahya Sinwar is Qatar, and Qatar is the common umbrella for both of them, all being the Muslim Brotherhood," the source said. August 23, 2021
WATCH: Israel marks 45th anniversary of Entebbe rescue mission 45 years ago, IDF commandos carried out a successful counter-terrorist hostage-rescue mission at the Entebbe Airport in Uganda, rescuing 102 of 106 hostages kidnapped by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. August 23, 2021
Israel’s homegrown vaccine better than Pfizer? Data says yes 'Unlike Pfizer, apparently there is no decline in the effectiveness against infection with the Israeli vaccine,' N12 reported. August 22, 2021
Pressure mounts on Bennett to rebuff Biden’s push for Palestinian state Bennett and Biden will most likely discuss Washington’s controversial proposal to open a separate Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem. August 22, 2021
Site of Meron disaster was ‘Band-Aid’, suffering ‘neglect for many years,’ commission hears on first day of testimonies Some 45 men and boys lost their lives and at least 150 were injured at Mount Meron on April 30, in Israel's largest civilian disaster. August 22, 2021
‘We’re out of money’: Israel’s public hospitals to stop treating COVID patients The hospitals are claiming that the state has left them without proper means that would allow them to function properly amid a surging pandemic. August 22, 2021
Resident of southern Israel indicted for threatening to kill Prime Minister Bennett "I'm willing to die, but on my terms. And I'll take Naftali Bennett with me," the suspect told the arresting officers. August 22, 2021
Disabled Israeli accused of drug trafficking freed by Peruvian court, ending 2-year saga Monsengo’s family said that she has an intellectual disability and could not have agreed to smuggle 28 kilograms of cocaine from Peru to Israel. August 22, 2021
Israel bombs Gaza after soldier critically injured during mass riots along border The injured soldier, later identified as St.-Sgt. Barel Shmueli, 21, was shot in his head from point-blank range after rioters attempted to grab his rifle through a slit in the border fence. August 21, 2021
Israeli data shows third vaccination dose is highly effective as PM gets booster shot Maccabi health care follow-up report on booster shots shows encouraging findings. August 20, 2021
Prime Minister Bennett removes Israeli flag pin during visit to Arab town While encouraging Arab Israelis in Taibeh to vaccinate, Prime Minister had social media on pins and needles. August 20, 2021
Threat level in Sinai reduced dramatically Even though travel warnings were in effect for years, Israeli tourists kept going to the popular Egyptian beaches unless the border was closed. August 19, 2021
Molotov cocktail terrorist sent to 6.5 years in prison by military court The attack occurred about two and a half years ago, when Khatatba and another defendant who is a minor, made Molotov cocktails and threw them at an Israeli car with four passengers in it. August 19, 2021
EXCLUSIVE: Israeli on southern border speaks out on Bennett’s response to Gaza terror 'This government reacted more strenuously, more rigorously against each and every infringement, which was balloons,' an Israeli resident told WIN. August 19, 2021
Israeli forces thwart stabbing attack near Jenin Some reports indicate that the suspect is a relative of one of the four terrorists killed by Israeli forces in Jenin earlier this week. August 18, 2021
As 1,000 Gazan traders enter Israel, some question humanitarian relief on heels of rockets 'There has never been a reaction [like this] to balloons from the previous government,' said a longtime resident of Israel's south. August 18, 2021
Unilever vs. Judea and Samaria: Ben & Jerry’s battle heats up 'Ben & Jerry’s intends to continue to distribute and sell its products in all of Israel, except for the West Bank and East Jerusalem,' wrote an attorney for Unilever. August 18, 2021
Israeli scientists offer innovative approach to battle COVID Molecular 'super cork' jams Covid's entry port into cells, preventing the virus from attaching itself. August 18, 2021
Prominent rabbis rule unvaccinated worshippers can be barred from synagogue As Delta variant spreads ahead of the High Holidays, two prominent rabbinical authorities say vaccine-refusers endanger congregants. August 18, 2021
Netanyahu: Israel refused US offer to adopt ‘Afghanistan model’ with Palestinians “The message was clear – the ‘Afghanistan model’ is the model that the United States seeks to apply to the Palestinian issue as well,” former prime minister Netanyahu wrote. August 18, 2021
Potential breakthrough may see return of Israeli hostages held by Hamas The possibility of returning Israeli captives held by Hamas could explain Israel's lack of response to Monday's rocket attack. August 18, 2021
Raging Israeli farmers storm Lebanese border fence during protest Israeli farmers have been demonstrating for weeks against reforms to produce imports proposed by the Finance Ministry, which they say will devastate the local agriculture industry. August 18, 2021
WATCH: In First, IDF deploys super Hercules plane to fight fires For the first time in Israel’s history, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) deployed a “Shimshon” C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to fight fires. August 18, 2021
WATCH: Israeli winery destroyed by forest fire Owner returns to Metzuda Winery in Givat Yearim after massive blaze. August 17, 2021
Israel’s worst fire in a decade under control, residents returning to homes Fire officials haven't indicated whether blaze was deliberately set; Gantz thanks Palestinian firefighters for assistance. August 17, 2021
Israel and Jordan sign agricultural agreement ahead of Sabbatical year 'Shmita' is the Biblical commandment for the land of Israel to lie fallow every seven years. August 17, 2021
Israeli actress fired from popular TV show for refusing to vaccinate, test for COVID Israeli actress Orna Fitousi has made headlines over her refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and her fierce criticism of the government's handling of the pandemic. August 17, 2021
Police launch probe against Arab lawmaker for assault of IDF soldier The investigation was opened following a complaint filed by the father of the soldier, who charged Tibi with assaulting and insulting a public employee. August 17, 2021
WIN EXCLUSIVE: Missionaries in Israel avoid legal problems by using children to evangelize 'Those who enable evangelical Christians to be here understand that they are going to be spreading their tentacles, evangelizing sons and daughters, and they’re just hoping it’s not going to be their own children.' August 16, 2021
Israel appeals for international help in battling ravaging wildfires near Jerusalem Officials are coordinating international assistance from Ministry of Foreign Affairs situation room, where appeals for help are being made to Greece, Cyprus, Italy, France and other countries. August 16, 2021
Poland may put end to Holocaust education trips, claiming anti-Poland ‘propaganda’ 'The trips do not take place in a proper manner. They sometimes instill hatred for Poland in the heads of young Israelis,' said Deputy Foreign Minister Jablonski. August 16, 2021
Jerusalem fires released asbestos, other dangerous materials into the atmosphere 'I am working for the State of Israel to declare a climate emergency. We must define the threat,' stated Minister of Environmental Protection Tamar Zandberg. August 16, 2021
Netanyahu’s vaccine ‘obsession’ revealed by Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said winning Israel’s fourth election in a two year span was a factor in Netanyahu’s notoriously 'obsessive' efforts to bring the vaccines to the Jewish State. August 16, 2021
Israel offers Turkey emergency aid in wake of devastating floods At least 70 people have died in flooding in northern Turkey, and dozens more are missing. August 16, 2021
Armed Palestinian arrested after impersonating IDF soldier near Jewish outpost Initial reports indicate that the suspect may have been on his way to carry out an attack at Ma'ale Levona. August 16, 2021
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
