Israeli literary giant Aharon Appelfeld dies at 85Aharon Appelfeld, a child Holocaust survivor, authored dozens of collections of short stories and novels that were translated into 35 languages. January 4, 2018
Israeli lawmakers give initial nod to death penalty for terrorists billIsraeli lawmakers approved a preliminary bill on death penalties for terrorists. January 4, 2018
Analysis: ‘United Jerusalem’ law paves way for tampering with Israeli capital’s municipal boundariesThe door is now open to tampering with the city's municipal boundaries in order to ensure a large Jewish majority. January 4, 2018
Israeli lawmakers’ plan to deport illegal infiltrators moves forward'Today the Cabinet will approve the plan for deporting the infiltrators from Israel,' said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. January 3, 2018
Israeli tourism shatters record in 20172017 was a record year for tourism to the Holy Land, with about 3.6 million tourists and NIS 20 billion in revenues from tourism alone. January 2, 2018
Knesset approves bill that prevents division of Jerusalem A bill requiring the support of a two-thirds Knesset majority in order to cede any part of Jerusalem has passed its last parliamentary hurdle. January 2, 2018
What Israelis are hoping for in 2018WIN asked Israeli academics and diplomats as well as family members and friends about their expectations and hopes for 2018. January 1, 2018
Israel successful in getting dangerous content removed from social mediaIsrael's success in getting dangerous content removed from social media has jumped from 50% in 2015 to 85% in 2017. January 1, 2018
WATCH: IDF counts down to 2018!In whichever language you speak, the IDF wishes you a very Happy New Year! January 1, 2018
Netanyahu’s Likud party votes unanimously for sovereignty in Judea and SamariaThe Likud Central Committee voted in one voice for Israeli sovereignty over all of Judea and Samaria. December 31, 2017
WATCH: Did Netanyahu’s diplomacy efforts in 2017 pay off?Analysts discuss whether Netanyahu's diplomacy efforts in 2017, including visits to countries around the world, were successful. December 31, 2017
Report: French tax authority targets Jews; France denies allegationGlobes Israel claims that a secret department was set up in France’s tax authority specifically to investigate French Jews. December 31, 2017
Goal of party vote to annex ‘settlements’ is to strengthen NetanyahuThe governing party’s central committee will consider a resolution calling for the extension of Israeli law to all of the ‘settlements.’ December 31, 2017
Protesters in Iran: ‘Never mind Palestine, think about us’As opposition to the current regime mounts in Iran, protesters in the Islamic Republic urge their government to turn its attention from Israel to domestic issues. December 30, 2017
UNESCO ‘regrets’ Israel’s withdrawalWhile confirming Israel's departure in 2018, the head of the UN cultural body urged the Jewish state to work "inside UNESCO" to "overcome differences." December 30, 2017
Five key moments in US-Israel relations in 2017Love him or hate him, 2017 was a year dominated by President Donald Trump. The US-Israel relationship was no stranger to that. December 29, 2017
WATCH: Trump’s Jerusalem announcement gets support of Israeli leftPresident Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel received overwhelming support in Israel, including from the political left. December 28, 2017
Farmers, rabbis pray for rain amidst droughtIsrael's current water crisis is the most severe in more than a decade. December 28, 2017
Knesset opposition challenges law barring police from recommending ‘high profile’ indictmentsThe government-sponsored 'recommendations law', barring police from recommending indictments of high-profile suspects after wrapping up their investigations, passed into law after a 43-hour Knesset filibuster. ... December 28, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Americans for their admirationPrime Minister Netanyahu posted a video message Thursday in which he thanked the American public for putting him in a top-ten most admired men list. December 28, 2017
200% increase in tourism to SamariaThe world has discovered Samaria, Israel's heartland, and is visiting it in droves. December 28, 2017
Israel allocates $50 million to developing countries that support itIsrael has decided to invest in the countries that support it. December 28, 2017
Knesset passes bill barring police involvement in indictmentsA law that forbids police investigators from submitting written recommendations to the prosecution on whether to indict a suspect became law after a two-day marathon of discussions. December 28, 2017
Israel pledges $11 million for future of Judea and SamariaThe Israeli government approved the transfer of funds to bolster security in Judea and Samaria, areas that frequently sustain Palestinian terror attacks. December 27, 2017
Rivlin ‘clarifies’ position on anti-government protests, says ‘words were misunderstood’After praising citizens who leave their computers to rally in town squares against corruption, the Israeli president says he does not call on Israelis to demonstrate. December 27, 2017
Analysis: Which countries will be next to move their embassies to Jerusalem?The US and Guatemala are already on board, and Israel is now actively pursuing other countries to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. December 27, 2017
Jerusalem’s Western Wall train station will be named after TrumpIn honor of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, Israel is naming a new station at the Western Wall after him. December 27, 2017
Israel ‘not at all likely’ to reverse decision on leaving UNESCOAfter years of UNESCO's 'systematic attacks' on the Jewish state, Israel 'not at all likely' to reverse its decision to leave the organization. December 26, 2017
2 Turkish citizens deported after arrest in Jerusalem’s Old CityTwo Turkish citizens were deported back to their country and a third was barred from entering Jerusalem’s Old City following their arrest at the Temple Mount. December 26, 2017
Netanyahu, Japanese foreign minister tout strengthening tiesNetanyahu made no mention of Japan's vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem at the UN, instead focusing on trade and technology ties. December 26, 2017
WATCH: ‘God bless you,’ Netanyahu tells Guatemalan leaderNetanyahu thanked the Guatemalan president with a 'God bless you' over his decision to move the Central American country’s embassy to Jerusalem. December 25, 2017
At least 10 countries discussing embassy move to Jerusalem, says deputy foreign ministerAt least 10 countries besides the US and Guatemala are considering recognizing Jerusalem as the Israel capital. December 25, 2017
Leading contender for PM says dividing Jerusalem is a non-starterLapid says he would not contemplate dividing the capital, even if it means no peace agreement with the Palestinians. December 25, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu sends greetings to Christian friends of IsraelOn Christmas eve, Netanyahu says he's proud that Christians not only survive, but thrive in Israel, as opposed to all other countries in the Middle East. December 24, 2017
WATCH: Meet the activists trying to save the Dead SeaThe Dead Sea waters are dropping by more than a meter every year. Meet the activists documenting the changes. December 24, 2017
WATCH: Do tourists feel safe in Jerusalem?Our reporter asked tourists whether they feel safe in the Israeli capital. Some of their answers may surprise you. December 24, 2017
Anti-Netanyahu protester’s guillotine condemned by left and rightAn anti-Netanyahu protester carrying a violent sign has sparked criticism across the political spectrum. December 24, 2017
Hamas ‘just waiting for Abbas to die’ as Palestinian unity deal falters'Hamas is just waiting for Abbas to die, or that he agrees to elections, to try and take over the West Bank,' says a counter-terrorism expert. December 24, 2017
Amid corruption allegations, Israeli politician resigns from leadership postA leading member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party stepped down from the position of Coalition Chairman, as police investigations proceed. December 20, 2017
Israel expects 100,000 or more Christians to visit during holidaysAmong the perks for Christian visitors provided this year by Israel’s Tourism Ministry are free shuttles from Jaffa Gate to Bethlehem and back on Christmas eve and a fireworks display in Nazareth. December 20, 2017
Victims of Brooklyn Chanukah fire laid to rest in IsraelSephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef joins thousands at the funeral of four fire victims from New York, who were buried Wednesday in Holon, Israel. December 20, 2017
Netanyahu says ‘so what’ if police recommend indicting him'The law does not require that the prime minister resign if the police recommend that he be indicted. But it looks bad.' December 20, 2017
Israel develops strategy to address Nazi-linked Austrian partyIsrael will continue direct contact with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, said Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the presence in Austria's government of a far-right party with historic links to the Nazis. December 19, 2017
Trump ‘moved’ by ‘great honor’ of having Israeli park named after himTrump expressed appreciation to the mayor of a northern Israeli town who announced the naming of a new park after the US president. December 19, 2017
Pence visit to region delayed till mid-JanuaryPence has again postponed his trip to the Middle East, citing the upcoming vote on tax reform in the Senate. December 19, 2017
Massive layoffs by pharmaceutical giant Teva prompt nation-wide strikeThe Histadrut labor federation held a nation-wide strike to protest Teva's layoff of 1,750 workers in Israel and 14,000 globallya. December 17, 2017
WATCH: Which Chanukah donuts do Israelis love the most?One of Chanukah’s central features is the 'sufganiya' (donut). With so many delicious flavors to choose from, which one is the Israeli favorite? December 14, 2017
Israel opening new international airport, expanding original oneEilat will have Israel’s second international airport, set to open in four months’ time, as Ben Gurion Airport begins plans for expansion. By: Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News The new Ilan and Assaf Ram... December 14, 2017
Pence delays Israel visitPence is delaying his historic visit to the Jewish State due to crucial Congress votes on tax reform. December 14, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s Technion named world’s top university for digital studiesIsrael's Technion is named the top university for digital studies in the world. December 14, 2017
Teva to slash Israeli staff by 3,000 amid major cutsThe decision, accompanied by the termination of operations in the pharmaceutical giant’s Netanya R&D center, marks one of the first major moves adopted by newly appointed CEO Kare Schultz. December 13, 2017
Israel expects drought as Sea of Galilee nears historically low levelIsrael is facing another year without sufficient rainfall. With advanced technology, however, water programs to make up for the loss. December 13, 2017
Hundreds of thousands mourn ‘beacon of morality’ Rabbi ShteinmanA massive gathering attended the funeral Tuesday of Rabbi Aharon Yehudah Leib Shteinman, the leader of the Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox world and one of the greatest Torah scholars of the past generation. December 13, 2017
Signs of stress for Knesset coalition after tight Sabbath law voteA government crisis may be in the offing as the Yisrael Beiteinu party bucks the coalition over a law that would force closure of convenience stores on the Sabbath. December 12, 2017
Bill safeguarding sanctity of Sabbath gets first nod at KnessetA bill safeguarding the Sabbath as a day of rest in Israel received lawmakers' initial approval. December 12, 2017
Rabbi Shteinman, head of Lithuanian ultra-Orthodox world, dies at 104Israel and the Jewish world mourn the loss of one of its greatest Torah scholars and leaders. December 12, 2017
Israel marks 100th anniversary of Allenby’s liberation of JerusalemRelatives of the British commanders were at David’s Citadel on Monday to commemorate December 11, 1917. December 11, 2017
Netanyahu’s EU meeting first of its kind in 22 yearsNetanyahu emphasized Israel’s role in keeping Europe safe, its burgeoning private sector economic partnerships, and the new prospects for peace. December 11, 2017
WATCH: How a British General captured Jerusalem 100 years ago on ChanukahAuthor Lenny Ben-David discusses the topic of his book, American interests in the Holy Land 1840-1940, with WIN reporter Steve Leibowitz. He also tells a little-known story about British General Edmund Allenby ... December 11, 2017
WATCH: Brutal stabbing attack in Jerusalem critically wounds IsraeliSecurity camera footage of the Jerusalem stabbing attack catches the moment where a Palestinian stabbed an Israeli in the upper body on December 10, 2017. December 10, 2017
