New unity government marks significant milestones for women, minorities The new government has 29 female lawmakers, including the first hijab-wearing MK and the first Ethiopian-born government minister. May 18, 2020
Pompeo, Friedman ‘warmly welcome’ new Israeli government 'We warmly welcome the announcement of the formation of a new Government of Israel,' Pompeo tweeted. May 18, 2020
Sen. Feinstein: Annexation will mean ‘long-term costs’ to US-Israel relations 'America’s relationship with Israel is founded upon… the need for a negotiated two-state solution,' Feinstein said. May 18, 2020
Israel’s new Foreign Minister: Trump plan a historic opportunity He said 'the plan will be promoted responsibly, vis-à-vis our neighbors in the region and the United States.' May 18, 2020
Falafel stand owner who epitomized corona woes hospitalized with heart attack Yuval Carmi from Ashdod is recovering from a heart attack. His tearful TV interview epitomized the plight of small businesses during the pandemic's height. May 18, 2020
New Israeli gov’t claims ‘national responsibility’; comes with heavy price tag After 18 months, a national unity government is born amidst criticism of its outsized number of ministers and deputy ministers. May 18, 2020
Jewish man convicted of triple murder in arson attack; defense will appeal – ‘a dark day for Israel’ 'It's a dark day for the State of Israel,' said Ben-Uliel's attorneys from the Honenu legal foundation in a statement. 'This judgment is worthy of the third world.' May 18, 2020
Opposition slams size of new government, says country deserves better Opposition party leaders attack new government for oversized cabinet and accuse it of lack of direction. May 17, 2020
Israeli religious offices in four different cities torched overnight The police are investigating four apparent cases of arson after three rabbinical court offices and one council office were set on fire, causing damage but no injuries. May 17, 2020
Netanyahu inaugurates government with call for sovereignty Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells the Knesset that 'it is time' to apply sovereignty to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. May 17, 2020
Danon: Annexation decision to be coordinated with US Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon says the Israeli government decision on annexing settlements in Judea and Samaria 'will be coordinated with the U.S.' May 17, 2020
Family asks for prayers as IDF soldier’s condition deteriorates The soldier was shot in the head during a terror attack a year and a half ago. May 17, 2020
Israel may be crucial to Trump’s ‘Operation Warp Speed’ to fight Corona Israel's advances in the fight against the coronavirus may very well be incorporated into the U.S. effort. May 17, 2020
IDF opens fire at man crossing into Israel from Lebanon A man was shot while attempting to cut through the border from Lebanon to Israel. May 17, 2020
Israel’s Knesset begins swearing-in process of 35th government Israel has a new government but some Likud ministers are left feeling alienated. May 17, 2020
Gilad Erdan ready for action as dual ambassador to the US and UN In a rarity for the Jewish state, current Minister of Public Security Gilad Erdan will serve as Israel’s ambassador to both the United States and the United Nations. May 17, 2020
Israel goes back to school as earlier alternating class plan proves unworkable Schools in areas that still have a high concentration of corona cases will remain closed. May 17, 2020
China’s ambassador to Israel found dead in his home According to the initial investigation, he died of natural causes. May 17, 2020
World Court becomes ‘tool of war’ against Israel 'The ICC [in this case] is an extension of the Palestinian leadership political-warfare strategy,' analyst says. 'It is a tool of war. Period.' May 17, 2020
WATCH: Disputes over ministerial appointments delay new government’s inauguration Lawmakers dissatisfied with their ministerial appointments, or lack thereof, continued to cause delays in the swearing-in of Israel's new government. May 16, 2020
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
