Report: Netanyahu wants Trump to save Israeli gov’t coalition, avoid new electionsNetanyahu thinks that Liberman may respond to pressure from the U.S., Israeli officials say. May 28, 2019
Israeli mother of burned child curses terrorist in hearing: ‘I wish your children burn’“How evil you are, disgusting, violent scum,” said Sigal Sofer to the Palestinian terrorist during a plea bargain hearing on Tuesday. May 28, 2019
Anti-Semitic email from British supplements firm sends Israeli NGO into actionIsraeli citizen Hilton Licht ordered natural supplements from Tribestan UK, a natural supplements company. In response, he received an anti-Semitic email. May 28, 2019
IDF blasts Syrian missile battery after it fired on Israeli fighter jetIsrael hits Syrian missile battery after failed attack on one of its fighters. May 28, 2019
New Right party promises second run if new elections calledThe New Right is ready to go again if elections are held. May 27, 2019
Israel’s richest woman, Shari Arison, faces possible indictmentIsraeli police say Shari Arison should be indicted for bribery in connection with African construction contracts. May 27, 2019
Poll: In new Israeli election, right-wing still comes out on topThe Ma'ariv survey shows that the right-wing-religious bloc would rise from 65 to 68 seats. May 27, 2019
Netanyahu orders bill to dissolve parliament as coalition hopes fadeThe bill is aimed, in part, at preventing President Reuven Rivlin from appointing anyone else to form the government. May 27, 2019
Israeli superstar Gal Gadot pegged as Huawei’s new celebrity sponsorGal Gadot takes on new role as celebrity sponsor for the Chinese telecommunications giant. May 27, 2019
Mossad team that swiped Iranian nuclear archive to get defense prizeThis year's Israel Security Prize will go to the team that lifted Iran's nuclear secrets from under the ayatollahs' noses. May 27, 2019
Israel’s justice minister: Supreme Court isn’t above checks and balancesShaked hit back at opposition attacks that changes to the Supreme Court spell the end of democracy. May 27, 2019
WATCH: How will the right’s rise in Europe affect Israel?After Europeans cast their votes on Sunday for representatives in the European Parliament, with right-wing parties making massive gains, the impact on Israel and Jews in the diaspora remains far from clear. May 26, 2019
Netanyahu’s coalition talks hit dead-end, new elections on horizonNetanyahu appears unable to persuade Avigdor Liberman to form a right-wing coalition with haredi parties, setting the stage for new elections in the coming months. May 26, 2019
Arab speaker at opposition rally raises eyebrowsAyman Odeh, chairman of the Arab party Hadash-Ta'al, spoke at the opposition party rally on Saturday night. May 26, 2019
Netanyahu fights against time to build government as deadline loomsNetanyahu is up against the clock to create a governing coalition as time runs out at midnight on Wednesday. May 26, 2019
Israel salutes international crews who helped combat blazes'Israeli firefighters and an Egyptian helicopter were working together to put out a huge fire in southern Israel. This is what peace is all about.' May 26, 2019
PA prime minster: We’ll ‘review’ all agreements with IsraelThe PA says it will review all agreements made with Israel over the last 25 years. May 26, 2019
Palestinian Authority foils female Koran teacher’s planned ISIS attack on IsraelThe PA says it has arrested a terrorist planning a suicide attack in Israel. May 26, 2019
WATCH: Meet Israel’s newest soccer star – a young American ladyDanielle Schulmann moved from the U.S. to Israel three years ago to play professional soccer. May 26, 2019
Florida Gov. DeSantis in Israel: Our state most pro-Israel in UnionDeSantis is leading a trade delegation of 100 people to Israel starting on Sunday. May 26, 2019
Haredi parties reject Liberman, demand changes to IDF conscription billAvigdor Liberman says conscription bill must pass without changes. May 26, 2019
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu immunityBenny Gantz, defeated in the recent Israeli election, invited the Arab parties to join the anti-Netanyahu rally despite having called them 'irrelevant' before the national vote. May 26, 2019
After wildfires ravage Israeli homes, American Jews send emergency aidAs wildfires destroyed most of the 50 or so homes in the town of Mevo Modi’im in central Israel on Thursday, Israelis from all around the country and Jewish organizations have sent emergency assistance to the f... May 25, 2019
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting to salvage coalition talksWith the deadline rapidly approaching to form a new government, Netanyahu called a meeting on Thursday evening skipped by the man seen as the linchpin for the coalition, Avigdor Liberman. May 24, 2019
Massive wildfires sweep Israel day after Palestinians launch 10 arson balloonsWildfires raged in Israel on Thursday amid a major heatwave, with police ordering the evacuation of several communities in the country's center and south. May 23, 2019
Israel compelled to restrict Gaza fishing zone in wake of arson attacksTwo weeks after allowing the zone to reopen, and a day after expanding it, the IDF again restricted it due to a rash of fires caused by balloons launched from Gaza. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News T... May 23, 2019
WATCH: Hamas turns to online cryptocurrency to raise fundsLebanon’s Mayadeen TV aired a report in March about an online campaign in Gaza to encourage support for the “resistance,” namely Hamas. May 23, 2019
Israeli suspected in balloon-smuggling operation to GazaA Jewish businessman was released under restrictive conditions over balloon imports. May 23, 2019
WATCH: Tens of thousands dance at Lag B’omer celebration in IsraelTens of thousands gathered for the traditional Lag B’omer celebration at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in northern Israel, on Wednesday night. May 23, 2019
Harry Potter is buried in Israel and you can visit his graveThe tomb of a real-life Harry Potter who was stationed with the British Army in pre-state Israel is one of the country’s most unusual tourist attractions. May 23, 2019
Liberman returning to defense ministry but major stumbling block remains in coalition talksLiberman will become defense minister, a role he filled in the previous government. May 23, 2019
WATCH: New social network for deaf community launches in IsraelNY performer Douglas Ridloff, a prominent member of the deaf community, presented a series of workshops and performances around Israel. May 22, 2019
Netanyahu succeeds in pushing off corruption hearings until OctoberHearings in the criminal cases against Netanyahu will be postponed until October. May 22, 2019
Fire reported in southern kibbutz, incendiary balloon suspectedA fire broke out in the area of Kibbutz Magen in the Eshkol region. May 22, 2019
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh may be charged as war criminalIn a groundbreaking step, the International Criminal Court accepted a petition against Ismail Haniyeh, filed by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice in 2017. May 22, 2019
Peter Beinart calls for US to pressure Israel by withholding military aidPeter Beinart, a supporter of BDS, calls for the U.S. to pressure Israel to change its policies. May 22, 2019
Tough act to follow: Young Israeli maestro to replace legendary Zubin MehtaThe retiring maestro proudly described how his young protege had performed with the orchestra on a tour of Asia May 22, 2019
Jewish remains looted by Arab grave robbers given proper reburialHuman remains from an ancient burial tomb near Jericho’s Hasmonean Palace were found scattered and desecrated – the work of local Arab grave robbers. On Tuesday, the remains were given a Jewish re-burial in the Kfar Adumim cemetery. May 21, 2019
IDF sparks outrage with nod to LGBT community, replacing mother and father with ‘parent 1’, ‘parent 2’The Israeli military is changing its enlistment forms to acknowledge sensitivities of the LGBT community. May 21, 2019
Israel sweeps sniper competitionElite forces from 14 countries took part in the Israel-hosted event against several IDF teams, including the U.S., Germany and Hungary. May 21, 2019
Divine providence? Israeli baby’s birth coincides with that of child lost to terrorAdva Biton’s seventh daughter will share a bittersweet birthday with an older sister she’ll never know. May 21, 2019
Israel, Hamas deny reports of 6-month ceasefireIsrael and Hamas say there is no six-month ceasefire agreement, contradicting earlier reports. May 21, 2019
NASCAR star Alon Day discusses unique role of being an Israeli sports ambassador to the worldAlon Day, an Israeli car-racing driver, hopes to do more than just win the European title. He wants to make the American racing world know that he's a force to be reckoned with. May 21, 2019
Futurist offers underground housing solution to Israel’s coming population explosionFuturist offers out-of-the-box solution for Israel's coming housing crisis. May 21, 2019
WATCH: Here will be Trump town on the GolanIsrael has decided where it will establish Trump town in the Golan Heights, PNetanyahu told his weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday. The community seems happy about it. May 21, 2019
Israeli construction site tragedy renews calls for government to step inReactions to the tragedy include calls for stricter safety supervision at construction sites and enforcement of existing laws. May 20, 2019
Hebrew University graduate program spouts anti-Israel rhetoricHebrew University Professor Daphna Golan "created a hostile image of this country which does not correspond to reality." May 20, 2019
Netanyahu blasts state comptroller committee: Why can’t I receive legal defense funding?Netanyahu battles with permits committee over right to seek help funding his legal defense. May 20, 2019
Polish politician sticks skullcap on rival, accuses party of ‘bowing to Jews’During a political debate in the run-up to elections in Poland, a far-right candidate placed a kippah on the head of a political rival before claiming her party sold the country to Jews for 'billions.' May 19, 2019
‘Deal of the Century’ phase 1 to be unveiled next monthTrump administration to roll out first phase of plan next month. May 19, 2019
Christian persecution in Palestinian Authority rampant, population plummetsAnother Christian institution in the PA was targeted by vandals, while the number of Christians living in the PA has dropped to an all-time low. May 19, 2019
Netanyahu warns partners: Time running out to form right-wing gov’t"I regret that the parties are still in the treetops," Netanyahu told a weekly meeting of his old cabinet as the formation of a new one remains elusive. May 19, 2019
35,000 Arabs departed Gaza Strip in 2018Thousands are leaving the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing. May 19, 2019
Balloon bomb lands in IDF base in Israel’s southAn explosive device landed in an IDF base on Saturday. No injuries were reported. May 19, 2019
Israel receives high praise for hosting of EurovisionIsraeli organizers are praised for their running of the event, which went smoothly despite boycott calls and other controversies. May 19, 2019
‘Jews exploited Holocaust’ in twisted video presented by Al Jazeera youth channelAfter pressure, AJ+, an Al Jazeera channel geared to youth, pulled a video that presented a distorted view of the Holocaust. May 19, 2019
WATCH: Israeli special needs band steals the show at EurovisionWhile Israel's Shalva Band dropped out of the Eurovision competition to avoid breaking the Jewish Sabbath, they performed at the contest's semifinals and brought the house down. May 18, 2019
Israel’s Genesis lander crash site located on lunar surfaceNASA located the crash site of Israel's Genesis lander. May 16, 2019
Israel-Poland relations teeter in wake of attack on Polish ambassadorIsrael-Poland relations have been damaged by a spitting attack on the Polish ambassador in front of Poland's Embassy in Tel Aviv. May 16, 2019
Triplets born to Israeli couple who lost two children in fire last yearThe Ginsberg family rejoices half a year after mourning the terrible loss of two young children. May 16, 2019