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
WATCH: Poisoned Golan vulture returned to natureThe Israel Nature and Parks Authority released the surviving birds. May 16, 2019
Under pressure, Netanyahu considers temporary coalition of 60 MKsWith less than two weeks left to form a coalition government, the prime minister floats a temporary solution. May 16, 2019
WATCH: Massive fire in Israeli wheat field lit by Palestinian rioters"This afternoon, the rioters launched incendiary devices which caused a massive fire in a wheat field near Israeli villages & communities," Israel's Foreign Ministry tweeted on Wednesday. May 16, 2019
Earthquake shakes Jerusalem, central IsraelAccording to the Geophysical Institute of Israel, the earthquake registered a magnitude of 4.5 on the Richter scale. May 15, 2019
Poland demands punishment for assault of Israeli on Polish ambassador in Tel AvivIsrael's ambassador to Poland has been summoned to the Foreign Ministry in Warsaw. Israel pledges to update Polish officials on progress in the case. May 15, 2019
WATCH: Israel wows with opening of Eurovision 2019Despite fears among Israelis that something would go wrong, the show went off without a hitch. Barzilai's performance left the crowd cheering. May 15, 2019
Synagogue vandalized near Tel Aviv, Arabs suspectedThe synagogue sexton showed how the assailants tried to forcibly open the ark, where Torah scrolls are kept. May 15, 2019
‘Trump effect’: New data reveals Israeli building boom in Judea and SamariaIsrael ramped up spending in Judea and Samaria following the election of President Donald Trump, according to official data obtained by The Associated Press. May 15, 2019
Analysis: Israel reintroduces targeted killings, but are they effective?Netanyahu announced a return to targeted killings in the Gaza Strip. Does the tactic work? May 14, 2019
Facebook can cause depression, says Israeli studyOnly 15 minutes of surfing the social media platform is enough to cause depression, a new Israeli study suggests. May 14, 2019
Democrats rally around Tlaib after Holocaust commentsDemocratic leaders Nancy Pelosi and Steny Hoyer say that Rep. Tlaib’s comments were taken out of context, and demanded Republicans apologize. May 14, 2019
Israel’s left-wing in uproar as Netanyahu targets Supreme Court for reformReforming Israel's Supreme Court may be the central struggle of Israel's next government. May 14, 2019
Israeli cyber group’s spyware infects phones through single missed callThe Financial Times identified the actor as Israel’s NSO Group, and WhatsApp all but confirmed the identification. May 14, 2019
WATCH: After rockets, traumatized Israelis’ ‘personal wars’ begin"If anyone thinks once the fighting is over everything's quiet, exactly the opposite is true. May 14, 2019
Israeli airmen to teach US, British pilots about F-35Israel’s experience with the most advanced stealth jet in the world will be tapped even by the country that invented it. May 13, 2019
Israel’s poisoned vultures case leads to arrest of first suspectIsraeli border police arrested a suspect in the deaths of griffon vultures on the Golan. May 13, 2019
WATCH: US warns Israel over growing ties with ChinaIsrael and the U.S. enjoy strong ties, but they do have their strategic differences. One bone of contention is Israel's flourishing relationship with China. May 13, 2019
Poland cancels Israeli delegation’s visit to discuss Holocaust reparationsPoland cancelled the visit of an Israeli delegation scheduled to arrive to discuss the return of Jewish property stolen during the Holocaust. May 13, 2019
Israel locates site on Golan to be named after President TrumpIsrael has selected a location for a community to be named after President Trump on the Golan. May 13, 2019
Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli ordered to pay millions in back taxesThe Israeli supermodel misrepresented her permanent residence in order to dodge Israel's higher taxes. May 13, 2019
Retired Israeli judge sparks firestorm with criticism of former Miss World’s religious head coveringLikud MK Sharren Haskel said she would wear a 'turban' for a week, urged other women to follow her example, and went on television wearing one to talk about it. May 12, 2019
Eurovision excitement builds as popular song contest opens this week in Tel AvivEurovision will likely dominate the headlines in Israel for the coming week. May 12, 2019
