First Druze fighter pilot in Israeli history set to earn wingsThe IAF's first Druze fighter pilot is set to graduate from pilot training soon. June 16, 2019
Liberman: ‘We’ll force a unity government’Liberman said he would force a unity government after the next elections. June 16, 2019
Joint Arab List may return for September electionsThe Joint Arab List may return in September as Arab parties look to block other initiatives. June 13, 2019
In Israel, millionaires are the new normalWith the estimated personal wealth in Israel going up by 45% in the last decade, Israelis are now a premier target for global wealth management bankers. June 13, 2019
Israel’s new justice minister clarifies remark that he’s prepared to disobey Supreme Court decisions'We are not talking about decisions with which I happen to disagree,' Ohana countered. June 13, 2019
WATCH: Israel at center of $175 billion smart car revolutionIsrael stands at the center of the smart car revolution thanks to its high-tech expertise. June 13, 2019
Nikki Haley calms fears on Trump plan: ‘Israel should not be worried’Haley sent a message to Israel not to be concerned that Trump's deal of the century would compromise its security. June 13, 2019
Two oil tankers attacked near Strait of HormuzTwo oil tankers came under attack near the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, reports say. June 13, 2019
IDF warplanes strike underground terrorist installation in Gaza StripIDF hit an underground installation belonging to Hamas in retaliation for a Hamas rocket fired on Israel's south. June 13, 2019
Non-Jewish British volunteer who fought for Israel, founded IDF’s first parachuting school, dies at 97Tom Derek Bowden, aka Captain David Appel, first fought in WWII and spent a month in Bergen-Belsen before taking up arms for the fledgling Jewish state. June 12, 2019
WATCH: Is the Palestinian Authority trying to influence Israel’s election?Apparently, different strategies are being considered to boost the Israeli left ahead of the upcoming election, including discussion with the Palestinian Authority. June 12, 2019
World’s automakers race to Israel as Bill Ford praises innovative cultureFord, Renault and Nissan are the latest carmakers to enter the Israeli market in quest for the best tech. June 12, 2019
Haredi MK aims to oust Liberman in next KnessetOn the heels of Liberman's attack on religious coercion, Gafni says he opposes running the state according to religious law. June 12, 2019
Democrat Buttigieg blasts Netanyahu: He’s ‘turning away from peace’Pete Buttigieg slammed Netanyahu for 'turning away from peace' and promised as president to withhold support from the Jewish state if the prime minister made good on his promise to annex parts of Judea and Samaria. June 12, 2019
Young Jewish woman outrages 1.6 billion Muslims on Temple MountLauren Isaacs from Toronto went up to the Temple Mount with her mom where they took a picture of her holding her Herut Canada flag. Palestinian TV has expressed outrage. June 12, 2019
Israel and Lockheed Martin sign F-35 maintenance dealThis is the first maintenance agreement signed between the Ministry of Defense and Lockheed Martin Israel. June 12, 2019
Israel’s popular former justice minister decides to run againAfter saying earlier she needed some time to think about a future in politics following her New Right party's failure in the previous elections, former Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked has made up her mind. June 11, 2019
WATCH: $41m restoration of Port of Caesarea uncovers ancient historyThe project uncovered original vaults that King Herod built over two thousand years ago. June 11, 2019
WATCH: New drone increases IDF intelligence, patrol capabilitiesElbit Systems Ltd. has unveiled the Hermes 45, an unmanned aircraft system that offers a unique combination of extended range and duration. June 11, 2019
Trumpeldor postcard proves Zionist legend believed ‘it was good to die for one’s country’The postcard, which will go on sale on June 24 with a starting price of $100,000, shows the famous Zionist fighter really believed that “it is good to die for one’s country.” June 11, 2019
Israeli ministry shuts down financial accounts of 30 pro-BDS groups'For years, boycott promoters have disguised themselves as ‘human rights activists,’ managing to raise tens of millions of euros,' said Strategic Affairs Minister Erdan. June 11, 2019
Israel’s Labour party leader throws in the towel, admits election failureLabor chairman MK Avi Gabbay announced Tuesday that he would not run for the leadership of the Labor Party in the upcoming party primaries in July. June 11, 2019
‘Trump is a real rock star in Israel,’ says Netanyahu’s sonYair Netanyahu said Trump 'will be remembered in Jewish history forever.' June 11, 2019
Netanyahu and lawyer to attend pre-indictment hearing in fallIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's lawyer announced before a Monday deadline that he and the premiere will attend a pre-indictment hearing. By World Israel News Staff and AP Israeli Prime Ministe... June 10, 2019
Israel emerges as a world leader in fertility treatmentsAdvances in IVF treatments have made Israel a top country in fertility. June 10, 2019
WATCH: Understanding the new Israeli election from an American perspectiveAs voters in Israel prepare for a new round of elections, two Washington D.C.-based journalists present Americans’ perception of Israeli politics. June 10, 2019
Israeli politicians react warmly to Friedman’s remarks about Judea and SamariaPoliticians in Israel praised US Ambassadors David Friedman's comments on Israel's potential annexation of Judea and Samaria. June 10, 2019
US Ambassador Friedman: Israel ‘has right to retain’ some of Judea and SamariaFriedman said Israel is entitled to a least some portion of Judea and Samaria in an interview with The New York Times on Sunday. June 10, 2019
WATCH: Israeli navy nabs suspect after Turkish ship set ablazeThe Israeli Navy released footage on Sunday of forces boarding a cargo ship off the coast near Haifa after the craft was set on fire. June 9, 2019
Disabled Israeli veterans protest McDonald’s over its Judea and Samaria boycottA disabled Israeli veterans group is protesting McDonald's this week. June 6, 2019
Analysis: Liberman’s campaign strategy may tear Israel’s social fabricLiberman sees exploiting the religious-secular divide as a winning campaign strategy, but fanning the flames of the most divisive issue in Israeli society poses a risk. June 6, 2019
Infamous Israeli highway claims latest victims, two girls, ages 7 and 4Two girls, new immigrants from France, perish in horrific accident on way to Eilat. June 6, 2019
Greenblatt: PA has only itself to blame for economic woesDenying PA prime minister’s claim of imminent collapse, Greenblatt says it is simply a matter of will on leadership’s part. June 6, 2019
IDF: No major threat from Hamas but Islamic Jihad has ‘explosive potential’Israeli intelligence sees war in Gaza possible due to unpredictability of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. June 6, 2019
Massive fire rages in Samarian hills since Wednesday, Jewish residents say it’s arsonA fire has engulfed 1,700 acres of farmland and pastures in Samaria. Jewish residents say its arson and demand police take action. June 6, 2019
WATCH: Outpouring of love as Israel’s first lady, Nechama Rivlin, is laid to restUniversally loved by Israelis for her modesty and simplicity, Nechama Rivlin, the wife of Israel's president, was laid to rest on Wednesday after a long battle with lung cancer. June 6, 2019
Netanyahu taps Likud ally as Israel’s justice ministerAfter earlier controversy surrounding who might fill the role until Israelis return to the polls in September, the prime minister appointed the Likud's Amir Ohana. June 5, 2019
Poll: Slight majority of Israelis want easier conversionsCurrently, the two main authorities that conduct conversions in Israel are the Chief Rabbinate and the IDF. June 5, 2019
WATCH: Israeli sailor, 15, makes history at European championshipFifteen-year-old Yogev Alcalay of the Sdot Yam Sailing Club in Israel took home four gold medals and a trophy from the EurILCA (International Laser Class Association) 2019 Laser 4.7 Youth Europeans in Hyeres, France. June 5, 2019
WATCH: Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker visits Hebron’s Cave of the Patriarchs"Certainly from a religious standpoint, not only for the Jewish people but for Christians like me and others – what a remarkable thing to see,” said Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. June 5, 2019
Stabbing in central Israel: Attacker said to be ArabA man was stabbed in a city in central Israel. Witnesses say the attacker was an Arab. June 5, 2019
Israeli police arrest Arab with 110 firebombsThe Arab, 46, who held Israeli citizenship, was brought before a judge in the Akko court. June 5, 2019
Tourism to Israel shatters records in 2019With an 11 percent increase in tourist entries in May 2019, Israel is on course to break the previous annual record set in 2018. June 4, 2019
Justice minister Ayelet Shaked: ‘I definitely plan on coming back here’Ayelet Shaked promised she'll be back at the justice ministry during a farewell ceremony on Tuesday. Shaked was fired by Netanyahu on Sunday. June 4, 2019
Israel seals off last, and largest, Hezbollah terror tunnelIsrael closed off the last Hezbollah tunnel that violated Israeli territory from Lebanon. June 4, 2019
Likud says no way to religious MK who sought justice ministry after talk of Torah lawChances of the religious MK receiving the ministry he desires plummet after his statements about his desire for Israel to be run by Jewish law. June 4, 2019
Senior PA ministers caught laundering money for Hamas in MalaysiaTop PA officials established shell companies to launder money destined for Hamas. June 4, 2019
Religion vs. state may become central issue in Israeli election campaignThe conflict over the draft law is just one of several deep disagreements over the role of religion in Israeli society. June 4, 2019
Netanyahu rebukes MK who said Israel should be governed by Jewish law“The State of Israel will not be a halachic state,” Netanyahu said, referring to the Hebrew word for Jewish law. June 4, 2019
How Amazon already impacted Israel’s economyIsrael Aerospace Industries is responsible for converting 80 percent of Amazon's airplane fleet. June 4, 2019
WATCH: Virtual reality enlisted in safeguarding Holocaust memory'We are developing a VR experience the Birkenau camp,' said Gary Rothenberg of the IDF cyber division to i24news. June 4, 2019
First lady of Israel, Nechama Rivlin, wife of Israel’s president, dies at 73Nehama Rivlin passed away at 73 on Tuesday after a battle with lung disease. June 4, 2019
New mosque built on Temple Mount despite Netanyahu’s order to close itNetanyahu’s declarations notwithstanding – the Muslim Wakf inaugurates a new mosque at the Temple Mount’s Mercy Gate. June 4, 2019
Hebrew University professor calls pro-Israel student activists ‘Nazi dogs’Professor Amiram Goldblum reportedly threatened to photograph pro-Israel student activists on campus, so that 'teachers know who they shouldn’t accept to advanced degrees.' June 4, 2019
Analysis: Can Israel be both Jewish and democratic?While the Jewish nation’s history is unique, Israel is far from unique for being a nation-state that combines a democratic and specific religious nature. June 4, 2019
Knesset confirms Netanyahu’s pick for state comptrollerIsrael's parliament voted in favor of appointing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's candidate for state comptroller, representing a minor political victory for the embattled leader. June 3, 2019
Netanyahu given fallen soldier Zachary Baumel’s prayer shawl in emotional ceremonyIsrael's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu was gifted with Zachary Baumel's prayer shawl during a Jerusalem Day celebration at Mercaz HaRav Yeshiva. June 3, 2019
Israeli lawmaker calls for Torah law to rule Jewish State ‘as in days of King David’“The State of Israel and the state of the Jewish people will return to be governed as it was governed in the days of King David," said MK Bezalel Smotrich. June 3, 2019
Iranian transport plane had landed at Syrian base day before Israeli airstrikeExperts say Iran was behind attempted Syrian attacks on Israel over the last week, and yesterday’s bombing of Syria's T4 base near Homs was Israel’s ready response. June 3, 2019
Actress Sarah Jessica Parker and family are touring IsraelActress Sarah Jessica Parker, along with her equally famous husband Matthew Broderick, arrived in Israel Friday for a private visit with children in tow. June 3, 2019