Netanyahu rival Gideon Saar distances himself from Lincoln Project after harassment allegations The former Likud veteran had been in talks with four Lincoln Project members on his strategy to unseat Netanyahu. February 16, 2021
Israel opens for business, corona be damned (sort of) Israel's corona cabinet took a big step toward opening the economy on Monday against the recommendations of its health advisors. February 16, 2021
Despite Biden snub, Netanyahu says he has ‘great ties with Democrats’ Biden is determined to reset U.S. alliances and has called world leaders, but not Netanyahu, who says he has 'great ties with Democrats.' February 16, 2021
Abu Dhabi arms exhibition urges Netanyahu to reverse decision as Israel nixes participation Following the Abraham Accords, Israel's defense sector companies were meant for the first time to openly participate in IDEX, a biennial arms and defense technology sales exhibition. February 16, 2021
Biden ‘methodically ignoring’ Netanyahu, says expert on US-Israel relations “He wants to prove that now there’s a new White House” and doesn’t want to help the prime minster get re-elected, says U.S.-Israel relations expert. February 16, 2021
Israelis give exiled Iranian judoka big embrace as he arrives for tournament Iranian officials forced Mollaei to intentionally lose a match in the semi-finals so that he would not face off against Israeli judoka Muki in the finals. February 15, 2021
‘Imagine if ISIS tried to take apart the Statue of Liberty,’ says Israeli politician from Jewish site being destroyed by Palestinians The PA has a history of destroying Jewish archaeological sites in an effort to erase Jewish ties to the land. February 15, 2021
Terror fears from new direction: Israel-Jordan border sees uptick in infiltrators Over the past year, the Israeli-Jordan border saw an uptick in illegals seeking work, mainly from Turkey. February 15, 2021
Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja becomes first UAE ambassador to Israel Khaja 'will be a great champion of the Abraham Accords — of people-to-people exchange, of trade and investment, of regional peace and stability,' the UAE embassy in the U.S. stated. February 15, 2021
‘It feels like the Wild West’: Bedouin crime runs rampant in the Negev ''They are doing whatever they want,' says the father of a 10-year-old raped during a home robbery. February 15, 2021
Report: Israel strategizing for US return to Iran nuclear deal It’s likely that Israel will adopt a different strategy than the hardline stance it took nearly a decade ago during the original nuclear deal negotiations. February 15, 2021
Israel tracks spread of South African COVID-19 mutation To date, 44 cases of the South African variant have been detected in Israel, and they have made 124 contacts through 36 infection chains. February 15, 2021
Israel’s corona cabinet makes some headway, talks will continue tomorrow The timeline relating to the opening of the economy remains a sticking point. February 14, 2021
Israeli pilot programs integrate ultra-Orthodox into premium high-tech jobs Culturally sensitive programs train women and men in the religious sector to fill needs in companies such as Apple, Check Point, Facebook, XM Cyber. February 14, 2021
White House press secretary struggles to answer simple question: Is Israel still considered an ally? 'Does the administration still consider the Saudis and the Israelis important allies?' a reporter asked. February 14, 2021
Netanyahu’s 1st crisis with Biden? US demands Israel open skies or El Al will be banned If the government refuses, Israeli planes will not be allowed to land in the United States. February 14, 2021
‘Disgusting and shameful’: Haley slams Biden for not calling Netanyahu During her tenure as UN ambassador, Haley advocated strongly for Israel. February 14, 2021
US court rules pro-Israel, anti-BDS law in this state is unconstitutional The lawsuit said the University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College refused to contract for advertising with the Arkansas Times unless it signed a pledge not to boycott Israel. February 13, 2021
Pfizer works in Israel: Only 0.1% of vaccinated catch virus, no deaths Analysis shows fewer than 0.1% of recipients of the second dose of the vaccine got infected with the coronavirus. February 12, 2021
WATCH: Israeli city offers free meals to citizens who get vaccine The ultra-Orthodox city of B'nei Brak is offering free cholent as an incentive to get vaccinated against COVID-19. February 12, 2021
Orthodox synagogue says young member ‘murdered’ by shocking fake news about vaccine Synagogue furious after 36-year-old ultra-Orthodox man dies from the virus after refusing the vaccination due to fake news it could make him 'sterile'. February 12, 2021
Danon tells Biden to call Netanyahu, tweets his phone number 'Might it now be time to call the leader of Israel, the closest ally of the US?' tweeted Israel's former UN envoy. February 12, 2021
Luckless Israeli criminal waits 13 years to exit Thai prison only to stay stuck behind bars when airport closes In 2007, Thai police found Makhlouf in possession of some 23,000 ecstasy pills. February 11, 2021
Hamas has amassed vast arsenal since 2014 war, Israel says According to Israeli military estimates, Hamas has some 7,000 rockets, as well as 300 anti-tank and 100 anti-aircraft missiles, the commander said. February 11, 2021
Twitter can’t bring itself to ban those calling for Israel’s genocide on platform 'That answer happens to be unsatisfactory as a Jew whose genocide is being called for,' said MK Cotler-Wunsh. February 11, 2021
Netanyahu: This is why I can handle Biden’s pressure 'The question is, who will withstand the pressure, who will watch out for the interests of the State of Israel?' said Netanyahu. February 11, 2021
Israelis arrested for building, smuggling cruise missiles into Asian country The citizens succeeded in developing and manufacturing cruise missiles, according to the authorities. February 11, 2021
Biden’s silence toward Israel crystallizes into icy message The U.S. is Israel’s closest ally, yet Biden refuses to call its leader, who has long enjoyed close relations with American presidents and other world leaders. February 11, 2021
Second break-in at southern IDF base in a week The successful robbery came despite the IDF and police having prior knowledge that an attempt was being planned. February 11, 2021
Stevie Wonder awarded prestigious Israeli prize despite caving to BDS pressure cancelled a scheduled fundraiser concert organized by Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF), saying it would be inconsistent with his status as a UN 'Messenger of Peace.' February 11, 2021
Steven Spielberg announced as 2021 Genesis Prize laureate 'Jewish Nobel' recognizes the preeminent filmmaker's commitment to Jewish values and dedication to preserving the memory of the Holocaust. February 11, 2021
White House: Biden ‘looks forward’ to speaking with Netanyahu soon The lack of a call from the president to Israel's leader has been a source of growing concern. February 11, 2021
Israeli dad forgets baby on bus, but it brings out the best in passengers Although the passengers were anxious, 'the baby herself was calm' and appeared unaffected by the commotion. February 10, 2021
Palestinian Authority crushes ancient Jewish site for gravel to pave road 'Crushing thousands of years of cultural assets into gravel is an extremely unacceptable act,' said the director of 'Preserving the Eternal.' February 10, 2021
EU condemns Israeli removal of tent village from firing range 'The Palestinians have been here for thousands of years,' claimed Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh. February 10, 2021
IDF risk assessment: Iran could enrich enough uranium for bomb in 4 months Iran could enrich enough uranium for a nuclear bomb in the next 4 months, the report said, but producing an actual bomb would take longer. February 10, 2021
Israelis partner with Emiratis to address critical food-security and agricultural needs An online investment conference was driven by the objective of assisting the Gulf state in meeting one of its central challenges, which came to light even more so amid the coronavirus pandemic. February 10, 2021
Israeli attorney: Press coverage of Netanyahu trial violates law Even before the indictments, legal scholars had been troubled by media leaks transforming the proceedings into a 'trial by the press.' February 10, 2021
Latest poll: Netanyahu with slim majority for right-wing coalition, left weakening Netanyahu's Likud Party the most popular with six weeks to elections, left-wing Meretz Party might be shut out of Knesset. February 10, 2021
Israeli Health Ministry’s ‘fake news’ operation targets social media lies The Ministry of Health is waging war on the pandemic of disinformation about coronavirus vaccines. February 10, 2021
Israeli mayor rebels, declares city open, disregarding corona regulations The mayor of Karmiel has ordered his city open for business, website N12 reports. February 9, 2021
Israeli girl, 14, injured by stone throwers in Judea and Samaria An image of the girl released by the rescue group appears to show her sitting up and in stable condition. February 9, 2021
Manhunt on for Bedouin who escaped air force base Security failures regarding Bedouin break-ins at IDF bases has been a problem for years. February 9, 2021
‘Turkey treated us better than Israel,’ say Israeli sailors stranded at sea In videos uploaded to social media, the men pleaded for help, as they said their supplies of food, water, and gas were running low. February 9, 2021
US achieved ‘contested deterrence’ with Iran, says CENTCOM commander CENTCOM commander says US has reached ‘contested deterrence’ with Iran, shares threat With Saudi Arabia. February 9, 2021
Israel’s cabinet approves IDF $9 billion arms procurement plan Massive $9 billion purchase includes fighter jets, helicopters, refueling aircraft and ordnance. February 8, 2021
Prime Minister’s day in court: Netanyahu pleads not guilty to corruption charges After pleading not guilty, Netanyahu asked to be excused, a request swiftly granted by the judges. February 8, 2021
Citing failure to secure weapons, IDF confiscates guns from Israeli border towns While securing weapons was found to be too lax in certain settlements, the serious thefts actually occur on army bases. February 8, 2021
Arab party spokesman banned from Knesset after assaulting Jewish candidate In the incident that occurred Thursday, Za’atara is seen hounding Ben Gvir and then physically blocking him. February 8, 2021
Russia searching for IDF soldiers’ remains in Syria, report says Local media said Russian forces have also brought a specialized medical truck, replete with DNA testing tools, to the site. February 8, 2021
Netanyahu appears in court to plead not guilty on all corruption charges The prime minister appeared in court on Monday to face corruption charges in three cases. February 8, 2021
‘We are not sheep’: Israeli anti-vaxxers vandalize clinic "The vaccine kills," read graffiti scrawled on a clinic in northern Israel, as vaccine deniers ramp up efforts to promote conspiracies about the coronavirus. By World Israel News Staff An Israel-based onl... February 8, 2021
Cat on a plane: Feline wreaks havoc in El Al cockpit The animal shredded chairs on the plane and was discovered sunning himself in the cockpit. February 8, 2021
Netanyahu blasts Defense Minister: ‘Blood of the dead will be on your hands’ The recordings, released by Kan News and Channel 12 simultaneously, offer a "rare glimpse" into how government decisions are made, Kan reports. February 7, 2021
Bedouins arrested for throwing practice grenade at IDF soldiers One of the thieves threw a training grenade that exploded but caused no injuries. February 7, 2021
Biden will ‘radically reset’ US-Israel relations, Israel must ‘recognize Palestinian statehood’, says Democratic lawmaker 'They have to recognize Palestinian statehood,' said Rep. Ro Khanna. February 7, 2021
Nikky Haley: Biden ‘snubbing Israel’ while ‘cozying up to enemies like Iran’ 'You're actually hurting our friends, Israel and the Arab countries that worked with us on getting these sanctions passed on Iran,' Haley said. February 7, 2021
Israeli farmers burned by Russian preference for Iranian celery The shift has caused major issues for the Trabelsi family, farmers who operate in the western Negev near Ofakim. February 7, 2021
Israel begins exit from 3rd lockdown; infection rate high Places of work that do not receive the public can reopen, and one-on-one services can return. Malls, cinemas, and other closed areas remain shuttered. February 7, 2021
Israeli guards foil terrorist attack at farmhouse in Binyamin region The terrorist attempted to break into the farmhouse while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' February 6, 2021
