Israeli Navy chief rejects anti-Netanyahu allegations in German submarine case Sharvit slammed allegations that some of the Thyssenkrupp submarines and ships were needlessly purchased. December 13, 2020
Jerusalem Film Festival to screen anti-IDF, left-wing propaganda flick An English summary of the film on the Jerusalem Film Festival site reads, 'Why do Israeli soldiers hate enforcing lockdowns, but just love the smell of a Molotov cocktail?' December 13, 2020
Israel prepares vehicles for mobile Covid and flu shots Manufactured by the Israeli company Caravila, the two-ton vehicles include a separate entrance and exit. December 13, 2020
Israel, Bhutan establish formal relations Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the deal, writing on Twitter that it is an "additional fruit of the peace agreements." By Associated Press Israel and Bhutan announced Saturday the estab... December 12, 2020
WATCH: ‘Jerusalema’ dance craze sweeps through Israel’s capital A new viral dance video features the mayor of Jerusalem, holocaust survivors, and school children, among others. December 12, 2020
Israeli striker scores 2 critical goals in Spanish league Shon Weissman's goals lifted Real Valladolid over Osasuna in Spain's top level La Liga. December 12, 2020
Cabinet backs down: No Chanukah restrictions, but lockdown on horizon Plans for a nightly curfew during eight-day Chanukah holiday are scrapped, but lockdown in three weeks if infection rate doesn't drop. December 10, 2020
Haredi hackathon targets solutions to coronavirus crisis Ultra-Orthodox programmers include many from hard-hit city of Bnei Brak: 'we were strongly motivated to seek solutions.' December 10, 2020
Tension between Hebron clans and Palestinian Authority threatens to boil over There is a constant tension between the PA and clans in Hebron, as many of their leaders do not accept the PA’s authority and demand to be part of the decision-making process. December 10, 2020
Polls: Sa’ar’s new party could oust Netanyahu According to the polls, New Hope would gain between 15 to 18 seats in the Knesset, making it the second largest party behind Likud’s projected 25 to 27 seats. December 10, 2020
Leading Israeli rabbi: Jewish law trusts vaccines Although no coronavirus vaccines have been approved in Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says people should not fear inoculation. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Will Danny Danon join Netanyahu rival’s new party? Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon weighs in on Gideon Sa'ar's 'New Hope' party and addresses the invitations he has received to join it. December 10, 2020
Canadian-raised MK wants to improve Israeli society, childhood memories of Aliza Begin ‘affect everything I do’ Cotler-Wunsch discusses her goals in the Knesset, challenges facing new immigrants, Israel-Diaspora rift, anti-Semitism; defends party’s no-confidence vote that could force elections. December 10, 2020
Jewish Agency confronted over partnership with evangelicals accused of missionary activity 'Whether these volunteers are missionizing to olim or just doing the gardening, we should not be partnering with Messianics,' said Shannon Nuszen, founder and director of Beyneynu. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Should ex-Israeli space chief’s claims about ‘aliens’ be investigated? According to Israel's former space chief, aliens exist and the U.S. collaborates with them. December 10, 2020
Netanyahu: Israel’s vaccination campaign launches Dec. 27 Netanyahu said a public vaccination campaign would begin on Dec. 27, with the capacity to inoculate 60,000 people a day. December 9, 2020
Election bill to be voted on next week, sets March 16 date Knesset committee approves bill to dissolve the Knesset; country faces elections in March unless budget deal is reached. December 9, 2020
Shnerb family blasts ‘joke’ terrorist plea bargain "He has no right to see the light of day, just as our daughter doesn’t see the light of day,” said Shira Shnerb. December 9, 2020
Government scraps nightly curfew, decides to open malls Flip-flop decision making continues as government struggles for stable coronavirus policies, election hovers in background. December 9, 2020
Pfizer vaccines arrive in Israel, Netanyahu says ‘I will be the first’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will be the first to get the inoculation, to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. December 9, 2020
Report: Finance Ministry gearing up for El Al bailout Last week, the Finance Ministry transferred $25 million to El Al. December 9, 2020
Netanyahu rival bolts party in bid to oust PM 'A change in the country's leadership is needed,' Gideon Saar said. December 8, 2020
Central Elections Committee: if vote called, we’ll be ready in 90 days Knesset discusses the complications of voting during a coronavirus wave, but elections committee head says too late for changes. December 8, 2020
WATCH: Israel alone targeted by UN’s ‘anti-nuclear Mideast’ resolutions The United Nations continued to disproportionately target Israel in its latest round of resolutions, which call on Israel exclusively to renounce nuclear weapons. December 8, 2020
Israeli lawmaker wants to name IDF base after pre-state Christian Zionist officer Lieut. Col. John Patterson is considered ‘one of the founding fathers’ of the IDF, says the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. December 8, 2020
25 arrested, 6 police wounded at haredi protest in Jerusalem Local Yossi Bergman told Ynet that the protest againt new light-rail routes did not accurately reflect the feelings of most of the neighborhood’s residents. December 8, 2020
Israel expecting nightly curfews as virus cases continue to climb Cabinet measure to force people to stay home during Chanukah holiday slammed by health officials. December 8, 2020
Western Wall prepares for tourists from UAE, Bahrain The information presented to the visitors recounts the heritage of the Western Wall, its customs and traditions. December 8, 2020
Report: First Pfizer vaccine shipment to arrive in Israel on Thursday Channel 12 news reported that the first delivery of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Israel at the end of this week. December 7, 2020
UAE royal buys stake in controversial Israeli soccer club Beitar is one of the country's most storied franchises, winning 13 trophies and counting Israeli presidents and prime ministers among its fans. December 7, 2020
Stabbing attack north of Jerusalem, terrorist shot There were no reported Israeli casualties. December 7, 2020
Jewish National Fund to build $350 million ‘World Zionist Village’ The village will include a second campus of JNF-USA's Alexander Muss High School, dorms and a conference center. December 7, 2020
State comptroller worried about cyber attacks ahead of possible Israeli election Following the ransom hijacking of data from an insurance company, investigators are checking if Israel's election infrastructure can withstand cyber attacks. December 7, 2020
Menorah engraving may date to era of the Maccabees, archaeologist says Dr. Raviv suggests a priestly settlement stood at the site during Second Temple times and/or during the period between the two revolts against Rome. December 7, 2020
Israeli health official: Even best vaccine scenario shows pandemic will rage through March Public failing to comply with health enforcement, vaccines will take time to distribute. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Israeli political rivals weigh options under threat of election With their leaders bickering and competing for leadership, it appears that several political alliances may be on the verge of splitting. December 7, 2020
200 Israelis held up in Dubai airport finally allowed to enter UAE It was an 'utter disgrace,' said an Israeli tourist waiting for entry. “There are families here with children and babies and people after a sleepless night." December 7, 2020
President of Soros Foundations may join Biden cabinet The institute has come under fire for promoting extreme causes. December 7, 2020
More Netanyahu protests as Israel edges toward snap election With wintry weather settling in, the crowds have begun to shrink. But participants remained vocal and animated Saturday. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Northern Israel feels 5.3 magnitude earthquake from Turkey Turkey was rocked by a massive earthquake over the weekend whose shock waves were so strong they were felt in Israel. December 6, 2020
Special-needs adults find meaningful work on kibbutz farm Growing healthful moringa and turmeric leads them on their way to a more independent and integrated life. December 6, 2020
Survey – majority of Israelis will get coronavirus vaccinations Survey shows only 18% of Israelis would refuse vaccination, which should start in coming weeks as infections continue rising. December 6, 2020
Blue and White MK presents bill to prevent withdrawal from Judea and Samaria 'The proposal is also in line with the core premise of President Trump's peace plan, which recognizes the Israeli localities in Judea and Samaria...as an integral part of the State of Israel.' December 6, 2020
Honduran president thanks Israel for post-hurricane rescue unit’s work Honduras 'regularly supports Israel in international forums' and 'has recently made the decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem,' Gantz and Ashkenazi said in a joint statement. December 6, 2020
Bahrain backtracks, won’t recognize Judea and Samaria goods as Israeli After a conversation with the PA foreign minister, the Gulf kingdom backtracked on its promise. December 6, 2020
Israel arrests man who doused inside of church with fuel Friday's incident took place at a Catholic church in Jerusalem built on a site that Christians believe Jesus was betrayed by Judas. By Associated Press Israeli police said Friday they arrested a Jewish ma... December 5, 2020
Moderna to triple quantity of vaccines for Israel 'There will be no citizen who wants to be vaccinated whom we will be unable to provide with a vaccine,' Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said. December 4, 2020
Opinion: Greece Can Learn Valuable Lessons from Israel It will be beneficial for Greece in particular to build on its cooperation with Israel, but to approach it from a realistic perspective after a long period of relying on wishful thinking. December 4, 2020
Israel may follow UK and approve Pfizer vaccine Israel may not wait for the FDA to approve the vaccine, as doses for 2 million Israelis expected to be ready later this month. December 4, 2020
‘Israeli fans are the best,’ says Deni Avdija on verge of first NBA season 'I just love playing basketball,' said 19-year-old Israeli phenom Deni Avdija. December 3, 2020
‘Made in Israel’: Bahrain deals BDS a blow, refuses special labels for Judea and Samaria goods Bahrain announced it will label goods from Judea and Samaria as "Made in Israel," defying the European Union, United Nations, and proponents of anti-Israel boycotts. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News Bah... December 3, 2020
Hackers demand $1m in Bitcoin from breached Israeli company Black Shadow threatens to dump batches of its clients’ information every day until the ransom money is paid. December 3, 2020
Israel set to officially open embassy in Bahrain by end of month A senior Israeli diplomat, Dror Gabbay, told Axios that Bahraini authorities greeted the delegation warmly and had been helpful with the ongoing process of establishing the embassy. December 3, 2020
Will Israel actually go to elections? The Knesset opted to dissolve itself in its first round of voting, but whether there will actually be elections or a compromise remains to be seen. Here are the possible scenarios. December 3, 2020
Hundreds of Ethiopian immigrants get warm welcome in Israel Some 300 people landed on the Ethiopian Airlines flight, with many waving flags or stopping to kiss the ground as they streamed off the aircraft onto a red carpet. December 3, 2020
Israeli navy welcomes new generation of German-made warships The first missile boat of 'Project Magen' docked at Israel's Haifa port, with three more of the corvettes scheduled to arrive over the next two years. December 3, 2020
Czech Republic to open diplomatic office in Jerusalem opening the diplomatic office is the fulfillment of a promise made by Czech President Milos Zaman about two years ago. December 3, 2020
‘Israel needs vaccines, not elections,’ Netanyahu tells Gantz The Israeli prime minister addressed the nation after the Knesset advanced plans to dissolve the government and hold the fourth set of elections in two years. December 2, 2020
Gantz accuses Netanyahu of ‘economic terror attack’ on Israeli people 'If there was no trial, there would be a budget,' said Benny Gantz in a video posted to Twitter in which he accused the prime minister of launching an 'economic terror attack.' December 2, 2020
WATCH: Happy Hanukkah? Israel braces for holiday lockdown A spike in coronavirus infections means Israel could be headed for another lockdown during the festival of Hanukkah. December 2, 2020
