12,000 Muslims protest on Temple Mount against Macron The timing of the holiday, alongside outrage over Macron’s comments on Islam, is thought to be the cause of the massive turnout. November 2, 2020
Druze snatch body of leader from morgue, bury him in mass funeral A Druze mob forcefully took the body of Sheikh Abu Zinaldin Hassan Halabi from a hospital in Tzfat. November 1, 2020
IDF OKs first female frontline troops to cross into enemy territory to confront Hezbollah In a historic decision, the IDF will allow women to cross into enemy territory to provide field intelligence. November 1, 2020
Desperate Israeli retailers ignore lockdown, but customers don’t come Small business owners desperate over 'catastrophic situation' as health, finance ministers squabble publicly over failure to ease lockdown for stores. November 1, 2020
Israeli launches human trials of home-grown coronavirus vaccine First recipient gets vaccinated: 'this is the small donation that I can give to... bring hope that we are on the way to ending the pandemic." November 1, 2020
First US passport listing ‘Jerusalem, Israel’ as place of birth issued The U.S. ambassador handed out the first passport to bear 'Israel' instead of 'Jerusalem' under place of birth. November 1, 2020
Israel thanks Dominican Republic for weighing Jerusalem embassy move 'I thanked [the Foreign Minister] of the Dominican Republic during our phone call yesterday for this important decision and for the many years of friendship between our two countries,' tweeted Israeli official Gabi Ashkenazi. October 31, 2020
Israel’s Ministry of Health OKs reopening of synagogues Coronavirus restrictions easing, but indoor prayers will be limited to groups of only 10 people. October 30, 2020
Netanyahu warns 25 years after Rabin assassination, incitement now targets him Catcalls at Knesset during Rabin memorial as Netanyahu warns same murderous atmosphere is now directed at him. October 29, 2020
Israeli Navy to take delivery of new warship Saar 6 corvette was constructed at the ThyssenKrupp shipyards, the same company behind the ongoing submarine scandal. October 29, 2020
Jerusalem to be officially recognized as Israel in US passports The move marks a departure from historical State Department policy regarding Jerusalem in American passports. October 29, 2020
Friedman: Palestinian narrative of victimization ‘coming to an end’ U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said the Palestinians 'have been indulged by the Arab world, by the European Union. People have made excuses for their malign activity for generations.' October 29, 2020
US agrees to allow funding cutting-edge companies in Judea and Samaria Until today tens of millions of dollars of annual investment had been limited to the borders of pre-1967 Israel. October 28, 2020
Israeli military hero to head Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial Eitam described himself as a 'unifier' and consensus builder, and said his full record would be fairly reviewed. October 28, 2020
Israel’s coronavirus czar replaced but leaves on good note as numbers lowest since June Ronni Gamzu leaves as head of national coronavirus task force as infection rate hits lowest level since June. October 27, 2020
Mere 24% of Israelis trust government’s handling of pandemic The Home Front Command survey reveals a steep plummet from the 60% trust showed during the first wave. October 27, 2020
Israel slams Erdogan for comparing Islamophobia to Nazi policy 'Israel rejects the disgusting comparison made between the struggle against Islamist extremism in France, and Nazi policy and racism against Jews,' said Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lior Haiat. October 27, 2020
Report: Mossad imported Chinese corona vaccine In addition to a domestically produced vaccine, Israel is reportedly trying to secure vaccines from other sources, including China. October 26, 2020
Corona spike in Druze, Arab towns forces lockdown Authorities warn that wedding season in Israel's Arab communities could spawn massive coronavirus outbreaks. October 26, 2020
Dead Sea, Eilat to be declared ‘green tourist islands,’ hotels to reopen Under the outline approved by the government, entry to the relatively isolated areas will be conditional on the presentation of a negative COVID-19 test. By JNS Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday approved a plan ... October 26, 2020
Jackal attacks toddler in Tel Aviv park A one-year-old baby boy was injured when the family was attacked by a jackal, a species prowling certain Tel Aviv neighborhoods in search of food. October 26, 2020
Doctors claim shortfalls at Israel’s Wolfson Hospital killing coronavirus patients A group of doctors raised serious allegations of understaffing and equipment shortages at the hospital. October 26, 2020
Hajj to Mecca via Eilat? UAE delegation visits Israeli seaside resort to explore idea A direct sea route from Eilat to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia could be a huge boost to Israeli tourism. October 26, 2020
Israel to begin human trials of corona vaccine on Nov. 1 'I believe in the abilities of our scientists and I am confident that we can produce a safe and effective vaccine,' said Dr. Shmuel Shapira, director of the institute. October 25, 2020
Report: Saudi normalization could be determined by US election outcome Mossad director Yossi Cohen reportedly said Saudi Arabia could announce normalization immediately after the U.S. presidential election, depending on its outcome. October 25, 2020
Police bust secret ultra-Orthodox Jewish wedding in Arab town Police break up wedding, fine family that tried get away with violating coronavirus health regulations. October 25, 2020
Israeli teen dead after brawl between Arab and Jewish youths 'If it can happen in Gilboa, it should raise an alarm for all of Israeli society,' said regional head Oved Nur. October 25, 2020
‘Neutralize’ sewage or it will spread corona, Israeli scientists warn Scientists say extra measures are needed to keep wastewater from posing a threat of a renewed outbreak. October 25, 2020
Israel-Sudan peace deal could send asylum seekers home The Sudanese government has reportedly agreed to accept large numbers of Sudanese citizens who currently reside in Israel and have applied for asylum. October 25, 2020
WATCH: Israeli anti-corona nasal spray stops 99.99% of infections Taffix powder-based nasal spray creates a gel in the nose that serves as a 'protective laye'" stopping the coronavirus from infecting people. October 25, 2020
Anti-Israel Sudanese political leader boycotts normalization, slams Trump Al-Mahdi accused Trump of being racist against Muslims and Black people, and described Israel as an 'apartheid state.' October 24, 2020
In shift, Netanyahu approves US sale of F-35s to UAE The move by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes after America reaffirmed its commitment to Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge and promises to upgrade its military capability. October 24, 2020
Sudan normalizes relations with Israel, Trump announces A joint statement agreed 'to end the state of belligerence between their nations.' October 24, 2020
Gantz hails ‘signing of joint declaration confirming US strategic commitment’ to Israel’s military edge The agreement comes on the heels of Israeli concerns regarding rumored US sales of F-35 fighter jets to the UAE. October 23, 2020
Sudan putting final touches on peace deal with Israel Sudanese officials said that a diplomatic agreement with Israel is near. October 22, 2020
Knesset erupts over failure of anti-Netanyahu vote based on technicality The legislature’s legal adviser later upheld Yariv Levin’s decision; Opposition vows to go to Supreme Court. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News Pandemonium broke out in the Knesset Wednesday after Plen... October 22, 2020
Report: Pompeo to declare NGOs anti-Semitic Sources told Politico that groups which may be labeled as anti-Semitic include Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and Oxfam. October 22, 2020
Report: Israel had embassy in Bahrain since 2009 'All we have to do is change the sign on the door,' said an Israeli official with regard to establishing an embassy in Bahrain. October 22, 2020
Gantz departs on ‘important security mission’ to US 'Alongside the fight against Corona, our enemies are not resting for a moment,' warned Defense Minister Benny Gantz ahead of his trip to Washington. October 22, 2020
Netanyahu: Post-lockdown, Israel’s COVID-19 morbidity among lowest in the world Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Israelis for their 'great effort' in combating the pandemic, but says the easing of restrictions must be gradual. October 22, 2020
Israeli officials visited Sudan this week, normalization on the horizon Israeli Intelligence Minister Eli Cohen told Channel 13 News that Israel is “very close to normalizing ties with Sudan.” October 22, 2020
WATCH: Israel signs $700 million deal to pipe Emirati oil to Europe Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed a partnership to pipe oil from the Persian Gulf to Europe. October 21, 2020
Israel puts officer on trial who shot Arab with special needs The Border Police officer suspected of causing the death of Iyad Halak will be tried for the offense of manslaughter. October 21, 2020
WATCH: Israeli doctor volunteers to take corona vaccine in human trial Meet some of the participants in Israel’s Phase-1 COVID vaccine trial, including a doctor who believes medical professionals should 'try their own vaccines.' October 21, 2020
Israel offers free no-referral corona tests Coronavirus 'czar' wants to test Israel's entire 9.2 million population. October 21, 2020
WATCH: Israeli university tapped as new space exploration center by UN 'Ben Gurion University’s earth and planetary image facility has been tapped to serve as a regional branch for the United Nations’ office for outer space affairs,' ILTV reports. October 21, 2020
Israeli police bust cyber gang for massive heist during pandemic The group is charged with fraudulently extracting large sums of money from dozens of victims by using their cell phones to access bank accounts, withdraw money and transfer funds to other accounts. October 21, 2020
AOC refuses to budge on boycott of Rabin memorial Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez was slated to speak at the event, but bowed to pressure from a “woke” Twitter mob and withdrew her participation. October 21, 2020
Israeli airline Arkia starts selling direct Tel Aviv-Dubai tickets Arkia CEO Oz Berlowitz stated that the airline was 'excited and honored' to be the first airline to start selling tickets for flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai October 21, 2020
WATCH: ‘Herd immunity’ remains elusive in Israeli corona hotspots Only 80% of those who have been infected with coronavirus develop antibodies, meaning they can get the virus again. https://youtu.be/YrYwH1pFVA0... October 20, 2020
Israel, UAE and US announce $3 billion regional development fund Emirati Finance Minister Obaid Humaid al-Tayer said the Gulf state sought to establish legal frameworks with Israel 'to achieve prosperity for both our economies and our people.' October 20, 2020
‘Today we make history’: UAE delegation lands in Israel for first official visit “Today we are making history,” said Netanyahu in a speech from the tarmac. October 20, 2020
WATCH: Israel hosts historic trilateral summit with UAE, US Israel is hosting a trilateral summit meeting with the participation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Financial Affairs Obaid Humaid Al Tayer. October 20, 2020
Twitter and Facebook CEOs to testify in front of Senate after Biden story suppressed The suppression of the New York Post story is another example of what some say are heavy-handed tactics by social media platforms to censor right-wing content. October 20, 2020
US to remove Sudan from terror list, first step to normalization with Israel The push by the Trump administration for official diplomatic ties between the two nations comes in the wake of the Abraham Accords. October 20, 2020
WATCH: Israelis hit the beach as lockdown eased Israel is continuing to roll back its coronavirus restrictions and emerge from its second Covid-19 lockdown. October 20, 2020
WATCH: Will Trump or Biden win expat vote in Israel? #American expats in #Israel get set to cast their #ballots from abroad. https://youtu.be/XBiPs1nLhE4... October 20, 2020
Lawmakers blast corona treatment for ‘hater of Israel’ at Israeli hospital 'To treat at our expense a declared hater of Israel is not a sign of excessive morality. It is the opposite,' said MK Ariel Kallner, referring to Palestinian official Saeb Erekat. October 19, 2020
IDF: Israelis not cooperating with corona investigations Israel's Coronavirus Command Center’s commanders stressed that a major obstacle in cutting the chain of infection is the lack of cooperation on the part of the public. By TPS Members of the Knesset’s Fore... October 19, 2020
Sudanese group pushes Israel normalization in first press conference he Popular Initiative for Normalization with Israel said that establishing relations with the Jewish state would be a wise strategic move for the North African country. October 19, 2020
