Tourism to Israel soars to record levelsTourism minister attributes the 'surge' to 'innovative activities in marketing and infrastructure.' March 5, 2019
Anti-Israel group hires former Bernie Sanders adviser fired for cursing NetanyahuSimone Zimmerman, who briefly worked for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign, has been hired as U.S. director for anti-Israel NGO B'Tselem. March 5, 2019
WATCH: Dershowitz says Netanyahu indictment a ‘danger to democracy’Alan Dershowitz explains his stand that Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit's decision to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatens the rule of law in Israel. March 5, 2019
Ancient synagogue in northern Israel vandalizedIt's not the first time that the synagogue, a focal pilgrimage site, has been damaged, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. March 5, 2019
Netanyahu launches campaign with fiery solo addressThe Likud party's official campaign launch featured only one speaker: the current prime minister presenting a black-and-white choice in Israel's upcoming elections. March 5, 2019
Republicans seek first-ever convention in Jerusalem ahead of 2020 election'The proposed conference will present the unshakeable alliance between the U.S. and Israel,' says Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel. March 4, 2019
US closes Jerusalem consulate, demoting Palestinian missionOn Monday, the U.S. State Department announced it was closing its consulate in Jerusalem, folding it into the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem. March 4, 2019
IDF officer seriously wounded in car ramming attack in SamariaTwo Israeli soldiers were wounded in a car-ramming attack on Monday morning. March 4, 2019
Likud leaders depart Netanyahu briefing with one message: Strong right or weak leftAfter a briefing by Netanyahu on Sunday, the Likud leadership left the meeting with a message that the elections boiled down to a strong right-wing government or a weak left-wing one. March 3, 2019
Tel Aviv University urged to drop Sackler name from medical school over opioid controversyThe Sackler family is accused of misrepresenting dangers of an opioid painkiller and promoting its sale. March 3, 2019
WATCH: Are the corruption charges against Netanyahu significant?How significant are a few favors for friends? Meretz party candidate Yariv Oppenheimer and close Netanyahu family friends Benny Ziffer debate. March 3, 2019
New Right party backs Netanyahu as next PM, despite pending indictment'Until a final indictment is filed, there is nothing to discuss,' Naftali Bennett said. March 3, 2019
Yitzhak Shamir’s son: Katz took father’s ‘Poles suckle anti-Semitism’ words out of contextYair Shamir clarifies why acting FM Yisrael Katz was out of context when he quoted his father, former PM Yitzhak Shamir, and reveals new information about him. March 3, 2019
New poll: Netanyahu cannot form a right-wing government, 68% want resignationFollowing an announcement regarding pending indictments, and Netanyahu's response to that development, Israeli media reports the sitting prime minister is faltering in the polls. March 2, 2019
WATCH: Could Netanyahu lead nation while fighting bribery charges?Corruption cases against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are proceeding, leading the nation to wonder whether he can both battle the charges and continue to effectively lead the country. March 1, 2019
Gantz demands Netanyahu step down following indictment bombshellBenjamin Netanyahu's chief challenger in upcoming elections is calling on the Israeli prime minister to resign to fight corruption allegations. February 28, 2019
Netanyahu to be indicted for bribery by Israel’s attorney generalIsrael's attorney general decided to bring charges in all three investigations against Netanyahu. February 28, 2019
WATCH: Trapped men rescued from massive flooding near JerusalemTwo men were rescued Thursday after they were trapped by flooding in the Arazim Valley outside Jerusalem. February 28, 2019
Israel awaits decision on Netanyahu corruption indictmentAttorney General Avichai Mandelblit’s aides say he is prepared to announce his decision after more than two years of intense investigations and deliberations. February 28, 2019
WATCH: Netanyahu apologizes for campaign ad with IDF gravesNetanyahu’s Likud party came under fire after publishing a campaign video with graves of Israeli soldiers in the background. February 28, 2019
Israeli archivists: ‘Wikimedia acted like thieves in the night’Wikimedia says it is 'so sorry' for taking historical photos from Israeli archives without permission. February 28, 2019
Trump on Netanyahu: He’s ‘tough, smart’ and ‘strong’President Trump praised the Israeli premier amid anticipation of an announcement on whether Netanyahu will be indicted for alleged corruption. February 28, 2019
Israeli air force retaliates for balloon bomb in GazaIsrael's air force hit several Hamas targets in Gaza following an incident in which a terrorist balloon bomb exploded and damaged a home in Israel. February 28, 2019
Netanyahu to Putin: Israel will drive Iran out of SyriaIsrael's prime minister vowed Wednesday to prevent Iran from securing a lasting presence in Syria as he visited Moscow for talks focusing on regional security. February 27, 2019
Arab MK: ‘We want to topple the right’. He also advised former PLO Chairman Yasser Arafat. February 27, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 27, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 27, 2019. February 27, 2019
WATCH: Israelis near Gaza discuss 5th Netanyahu term – will their families be safe?With the Israeli elections scheduled for April 9, citizens living near the Gaza border are focused on one issue: Who will keep their families safe? February 27, 2019
Uncovered: Wealthy Samaritan’s estate dating back 1,600 yearsArchaeologists made the discovery as part of a major excavation, finding a rare inscription that points to the existence of a large Samaritan settlement in the area. February 27, 2019
Dershowitz publishes open letter defending Netanyahu in corruption casesAlan Dershowitz defended Netanyahu in a letter in Haaretz on Wednesday, arguing that indicting him endangered Israeli democracy. February 27, 2019
Israel arrests PA’s ‘Governor of Jerusalem’ in overnight raidIsraeli police arrested a senior Palestinian Authority official in Jerusalem overnight Tuesday. February 27, 2019
WATCH: Masked shooters assassinate ‘marked man’ in central IsraelSecurity footage from a Ramat Gan garage captured two men firing at point-blank range on a victim whose attorney described him as a 'marked man' following the murder. February 26, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 26, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 26, 2019. February 26, 2019
Netanyahu leading significantly in coffee cup election pollAcross Israel, coffee drinkers at Cofix branches are being asked to choose a cup with a candidate's name. February 26, 2019
Israeli minister who spied for Iran sentenced to 11 yearsGonen Segev maintained that he had been trying to act as a double agent in order to return to Israel as a hero. February 26, 2019
Wrestling’s Ring of Honor world championship to be held in IsraelThe championship battle, or 'Passover Bash,' will take place in the coastal city of Netanya, hosted by the Berale Club. February 26, 2019
Trump advisers: Low odds ‘Deal of the Century’ succeedsTrump's advisers don't hold out much hope that the 'Deal of the Century' will succeed, Israel Hayom reports. February 26, 2019
Walmart completes its first Israeli acquisitionRetail giant buys Aspectiva to help it change the way customers shop both online and in their stores. February 26, 2019
Stars not aligned? Israel’s lunar lander hits snagIsrael's lunar spacecraft encounters hiccup on way to moon. February 26, 2019
Why Israel was named 10th healthiest country in worldIsrael named one of 10 healthiest countries. February 26, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 25, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 25, 2019. February 25, 2019
IDF reduces sentence of elite soldier who accidentally killed friendThe soldier's successful completion of rehabilitation and expression of remorse contributed to the shortening of his prison term by the IDF parole board. February 25, 2019
Pompeo dismisses CNN’s Tapper: ‘We’re not interfering in Israel’s democratic election’Pompeo told CNN's Jake Tapper that the Trump administration is not weighing in on Israel's internal politics. He was responding to a question about the far-right Otzma Yehudit party. February 25, 2019
Netanyahu ordered to repay $300,000 in donations for legal defense, clothingNetanyahu slams the second rejection by a committee in the State Comptroller's Office and says he will go to the High Court. February 24, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 24, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 24, 2019. February 24, 2019
Opinion: ‘Hatred of Netanyahu’ binds new Blue & White partyEven a quick glance at the composition of the Gantz-Lapid union reveals it to be a highly anomalous—the less charitable might say 'perverse' — political entity. February 24, 2019
Religious Zionist rabbi compares far-right Israeli party to NazisRabbi Benny Lau vows to 'go to war' against the inclusion of Otzma Yehudit in the Knesset. In response to the rabbi's sermon, the party sues him for libel. February 24, 2019
2 Israeli women die in boating accident in ChileAside from the two dead victims, four Israelis were severely injured and 10 sustained light injuries. February 24, 2019
Sparks fly after AIPAC slams Netanyahu over new right-wing allianceAfter AIPAC slammed the prime minister for fostering an alliance between far-right parties, Netanyahu accused his political opponents of pushing a left-wing agenda that imperils the Jewish state. February 23, 2019
WATCH: Israel’s centrist parties overtake Netanyahu in pollsAfter the Yesh Atid and Israel Resilience parties recently merged, several pre-election polls show the newly formed Blue and White list polling stronger than Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. February 23, 2019
Gantz-Lapid victory will bring Palestinian state to Tel Aviv, Netanyahu warnsVoters will choose between a new 'weak, left-wing party' that will create a Palestinian state on Israel's borders or 'a strong, right-wing government under my leadership,' the PM said. February 21, 2019
New Israeli centrist alliance, to be called ‘Blue and White,’ aims to topple NetanyahuFormer Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who headed centrist Kadima Party, said that the Lapid-Gantz merger could actually benefit Netanyahu. February 21, 2019
Netanyahu delayed meeting Putin to bolster political alliancesThe Israeli and Russian leaders were to have met Thursday, but it was also the deadline for submitting party lists for the April Knesset election. By David Jablinowitz, World Israel News Prime Minister Be... February 21, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 21, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 21, 2019. February 21, 2019
Iran stages massive maritime war drills in Gulf – third time in 6 monthsThe week-long exercise is part of the Islamic Republic’s reminder to the world of its military capabilities. February 21, 2019
Israeli group sues Hamas for war crimes at the HagueMy Truth has collected testimonies of soldiers serving at the Gaza border to build a case against the terror organization for human rights violations and war crimes. February 21, 2019
Danon to Security Council: Iran’s ballistic missiles threaten worldDanny Danon warned the U.N. Security Council that Iran's missile development put the world at risk. February 21, 2019
Netanyahu’s dominance threatened as top center-left parties mergeYair Lapid and Benny Gantz agreed to run on a joint list in the coming elections, strengthening their chances to overcome Netanyahu's leadership. February 21, 2019
Netanyahu pushes off Putin meeting to contend with growing threat from leftNetanyahu struck a preliminary election deal with two religious-nationalist parties in a bid to unify his voting bloc ahead of April elections. February 20, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Feb 20, 2019Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on February 20, 2019. February 20, 2019
Abbas rejects all tax revenue after Israel withholds funds earmarked for terroristsThe expected move comes after Israel said it would offset PA payments to terrorists by withholding 500 million shekels per month in taxes that it collects for them. February 20, 2019
