WATCH: Long-awaited Jerusalem-Tel Aviv train line opens A new high-speed rail line connecting Jerusalem and Tel Aviv was recently inaugurated and is slated to begin passenger service on May 24. May 16, 2020
Pandemic piques interest in aliyah among US Jews As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc around the world, aliyah offices report requests to move to Israel have tripled compared to the same period last year. May 16, 2020
Israeli schools to open doors for all students on Sunday Classrooms will return to normal capacity and no distance between desks will be required. May 15, 2020
Gantz appoints Israel’s first female ultra-Orthodox cabinet minister Jewish leaders worldwide expressed hope that Yankelevich will be successful in uniting Israel with Jewish communities outside of Israel. May 15, 2020
WATCH: Chicago-based Gospel choir performs Israeli national anthem A Chicago-based gospel choir performed the Israeli national anthems at special online event celebrating Israel's Independence Day, Arutz 7 reported. May 15, 2020
Israel agreed to Jordan’s ban on Jews visiting Temple Mount, say petitioners Government not denying an agreement with Jordan barring Jews from the Temple Mount during the coronavirus crisis, but tells the Supreme Court it only wants to answer questions behind closed doors. May 15, 2020
Israel Air Force to phase out its original fighter jet squadron In a cost-cutting move, the Israel Air Force will close down a fighter squadron comprised of aging F-16 combat jets. It was the country's first to get fighter jets in the 1950s. May 14, 2020
Car ramming attack: IDF soldier hit near Hebron A car ramming took place near Hebron on Thursday afternoon. May 14, 2020
Yemina party wasting no time blasting Netanyahu from right Yemina sent a letter to right-wing Knesset members calling on them to oppose the unity government so long as annexation doesn't appear in the bylaws. May 14, 2020
Michael Jordan’s basketball shoe, baseball glove found in Tel Aviv closet The items were sent at the time by Jordan's wife, Juanita Jordan, to be reproduced in silver. May 14, 2020
Israeli officials expect ‘Nakba Day’ to pass peacefully Yearly Palestinian riots marking loss of war to Israel in '48 are expected to pass relatively quietly owing to the coronavirus pandemic. May 14, 2020
Was China main impetus for Pompeo visit? US cautions Israel day after meeting One day after Pompeo’s visit, American officials warn Israel about the dangers of collaborating with China on infrastructure projects in the Jewish state. May 14, 2020
Political crisis ends: Israel’s 35th government to be sworn in Last-minute maneuvering pushes off swearing in to approve the new government of national unity that faces monumental task of tackling the coronavirus crisis. May 14, 2020
Israel’s finance minister: ‘We sacrificed the economy on the altar of health’ Outgoing finance minister says he prevented complete financial disaster by keeping industries open despite health ministry pressure. May 14, 2020
Rafi Peretz splits from Yemina party to join Netanyahu Peretz will become Minister of Jerusalem Affairs, according to initial reports. May 14, 2020
Netanyahu finalizes coalition agreements, government to be sworn in Thursday The prime minister completed the final step in forming Israel's new government, submitting official notice to President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday night. May 13, 2020
Israel’s attorney general reports death threats to police Avichai Mandelblit reported death threats and other harassment, which justice ministry officials say may be linked to protesters who oppose corruption cases against the prime minister. By World Israel News ... May 13, 2020
Corona could put 4500 Israeli restaurants out of business Forced to close by the pandemic, up to one third of all restaurants and bars in Israel will declare bankruptcy by the end of the year. May 13, 2020
Netanyahu, Bennett in last-ditch effort to bring right-wing faction into fold 'I want the entire rightist bloc in the coalition. Why does Yemina still insist on staying in opposition?' Netanyahu tweeted Tuesday evening. May 13, 2020
‘Virus of hate’: Anti-Semitic rhetoric links Israel and Jews to corona outbreak 'Antisemitism, in order to remain relevant, always adapts to current events,' said Elan Carr, U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism. May 13, 2020
Stabbing attack near Tel Hashomer hospital A guard was attacked at the entrance to Tel Hashomer hospital. It's been officially classified as a criminal and not a terrorist incident. May 13, 2020
Massive search finds missing boy – sleeping under his bed Hundreds of volunteers searched through the night in the city of Bnei Brak for a missing 6-year-old, who was found the next morning asleep under his bed. May 13, 2020
Israel’s new cabinet takes shape with last-minute changes Senior Likud Party figures still waiting to discover what cabinet positions await them as the national unity government prepares to be sworn in Thursday. May 13, 2020
As US, China tensions heat up, Israel walks tightrope Israel wants both to increase trade with China and protect its relations with the U.S. May 13, 2020
Palestinian terrorists figured out how to commandeer European aid donations A report by Israel’s Ministry of Strategic Affairs reveals that European donations to Palestinian aid organizations are funding terrorism. May 13, 2020
As Pompeo arrives in Israel, Netanyahu says new gov’t can make peace; US concerned about China Pompeo and Netanyahu will discuss a number of issues, including the global pandemic, China, the Trump administration's peace plan and Iran. May 13, 2020
Israeli police, haredim clash at resting place of revered rabbi Hundreds of religious Jews turned up and some 'threw stones and other objects at police officers at the scene.' May 13, 2020
Netanyahu appoints former Knesset speaker as new health minister Yuli Edelstein accepted the prime minister's offer to serve as head of the Ministry of Health, as Israel prepares for a potential second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. May 12, 2020
US warns Israel of ‘risks’ of Chinese business dealings 'China’s business dealings are often opaque, transactional and geared to benefit the Chinese Communist Party,' warned a U.S. State Department spokesperson. May 12, 2020
Soldier’s bereaved girlfriend: ‘He loved his country’ 'He promised me he’d come back next week. He said he would take care of himself, but he didn’t,' Yigal's girlfriend said. May 12, 2020
Israel’s Health Ministry director general quits: I’m proud of my service 'I am proud of my years as director general and especially in dealing with the corona crisis,' Bar Siman-Tov tweeted. May 12, 2020
Israel rules terrorist bank accounts illegal, sparking riot in Jenin Riot erupts in Jenin as Israeli security order rules banks that maintain accounts for security prisoners are subject to prosecution. May 12, 2020
Netanyahu condemns haredim who ignore health rules on bonfire holiday National Security Council head warned that violations such as those exhibited on Lag B’Omer are liable to bring about a fresh spike in infection. May 12, 2020
Stabbing attempt at Qalandiya crossing A stabbing attempt was reported at the Qalandiya crossing. May 12, 2020
Pompeo on eve of visit: Annexation is Israel’s decision In interview before leaving for Israel, Secretary of State Pompeo says he will be discussing Trump peace plan, Iranian threat and coronavirus pandemic when he meets Wednesday with Netanyahu and Gantz. May 12, 2020
It’s official: Coronavirus quarantine made Israelis fat A Hebrew University study finds 55 percent of Israelis report gaining weight during quarantine, with 50 percent admitting they gained more than 2 kilograms. May 12, 2020
Palestinian rock thrower kills IDF soldier; first army death in 2020 He was the first IDF soldier to be killed in 2020. May 12, 2020
Minister Gilad Erdan appointed ambassador to UN, US Erdan will replace Ambassadors Danon and Dermer. The appointment to both positions is unusual. May 11, 2020
Poll: Eastern Jerusalem Arabs say they want to be part of ‘Palestine’ The poll found that only 15 percent of eastern Jerusalem Arab residents surveyed said they would pick Israeli citizenship. May 11, 2020
‘We will lead an effective opposition,’ Bennett vows 'Netanyahu does not want Yamina in the government. It's obvious, and that's fine with us. We're not offended,' Bennett said, vowing to lead an effective opposition. May 11, 2020
Does recently resurfaced political scandal threaten Israel’s attorney general? Reemergence of details of the closed legal case involving top politicians appears to be revenge against the current Attorney General, says a former senior prosecutor. May 11, 2020
Israeli surgeons remove iron rod from man’s skull, saving life 'It just went through, one side to the other,' the doctor said. May 11, 2020
Yemina party blasts Netanyahu: He’s shattered the right-wing bloc The Yemina Party slammed the Likud decision to shut their party out of the unity government. May 11, 2020
3000-year-old horned Israelite altar discovered in Samaria earns protection Its dimensions fit those mentioned in the Bible ('five amot long and five amot wide... and make horns upon it'). May 11, 2020
Evangelical group denies its new cable show is out to convert Jews GOD-TV head says the group doesn’t break Israeli law by influencing viewers to become Messianic Jews since they continue to be Jews. May 11, 2020
Israeli unemployment passes 27% mark, report calls for immediate action 'There's no time to make mistakes, or the price is liable to be very high,' Ness said. May 11, 2020
Palestinian Authority taking over and destroying Hasmonean fortress 'It is inconceivable that the State of Israel, which signed international treaties for the preservation of ancient sites, is allowing this wholesale destruction to continue.' May 11, 2020
‘Jewish blood isn’t cheap’: Home of terrorist who killed Rina Shnerb demolished During the demolition operation, dozens of Arabs rioted, burning tires and throwing stones and Molotov cocktails at IDF soldiers. May 11, 2020
Right-wing party rejects US conditions for annexing Judea and Samaria Right wing party cites American conditions for annexation as one of the reasons it did not join Netanyahu's national unity government. May 10, 2020
Israeli kindergartens reopen after two months Hundreds of thousands of children return to daycare, joining those in grades 1-3 and 11-12, but almost 2 million more still waiting to go back to school. May 10, 2020
WATCH: You must wear a mask, but which kind? Israeli lung specialist answers Confused? Dr. Ben Fox explains which masks are most effective in protecting the population from the coronavirus as well as how to wear them. May 10, 2020
Caroline Glick: The ‘legal’ landmine on the road to sovereignty If Mandelblit and his comrades try to block the application of Israeli law to Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, they will undermine Israel’s rights and strategic interests and cause massive damage to Isr... May 10, 2020
Israel’s stock market continues its move upward in corona recovery The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange made a promising showing on Sunday, adding to its rebound on Friday. May 10, 2020
Second corona wave may arrive this summer, says Health Ministry deputy director A "number of scenarios" are being mapped out by the ministry in case a second coronavirus wave hits in the coming months, said Israel's Health Ministry deputy director. May 10, 2020
Despite breakthrough hopes, Israeli experts warn road to corona drug is long and perilous Israeli institute that isolated coronavirus antibodies says says contracts have been signed with two large pharmaceutical companies to produce a treatment, but long road ahead for testing and proof that it will work. May 10, 2020
Israel’s Finance Minister: We can’t afford a second lockdown As scientists speculate about the likelihood of a second wave of coronavirus infections, Israel’s Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon says a second lockdown would mean total economic collapse. May 10, 2020
Right-wing Yemina party, former ally of Netanyahu, says it will sit in opposition Yemina was reportedly interested in the Health and Education ministries, a difficult ask for Likud given the number of players demanding ministries in the unity government. May 10, 2020
Majority of Jewish Israelis support annexation but most say it won’t happen this year Among right-wing Israelis, 71 percent support declaring sovereignty. Nevertheless, only 32 percent of those polled think annexation will happen this year. May 10, 2020
No Israeli corona deaths in 24 hours for first time in 6 weeks As Israel reopens malls, markets, and national parks, the rate of coronavirus fatalities and infections continues to drop off. May 9, 2020
Israeli pro soccer announces return, among the first leagues to restart play No games have been played since March 1 when the 26-game regular season ended with crowds up 25% on last year and poised to set a league record. May 9, 2020
