WATCH: Volunteers show appreciation to IDF soldiers ahead of Independence DayVolunteers from Magen David Adom distributed snacks to over 1,000 IDF soldiers ahead of Israel's Independence Day. April 18, 2018
With sirens and ceremonies, Israelis observe Memorial DayIsrael came to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks. April 18, 2018
Court rules chanting ‘Nation of Israel Lives’ (Am Yisrael Chai) permitted on Temple MountActivist Itamar Ben Gvir called his court victory 'a gift to the Jewish people on the eve of Israel’s 70th Independence Day.' April 18, 2018
WATCH: Israelis share stories of family, friends and other fallen heroesWIN's Steve Leibowitz speaks with visitors at Mount Herzl ahead of Yom HaZikaron, the day the Jewish state remembers Israel's fallen heroes. April 18, 2018
Ultra-Orthodox hold unique ceremony on Memorial Day for community’s fallen'There is growing importance to remember the ultra-Orthodox soldiers who gave their lives fighting for Israel,' a ceremony organizer said. April 18, 2018
WATCH: How Israel won military and diplomatic victories in 1948Seventy years later take a look back at the battles Israel won to found the Jewish state. April 17, 2018
Israeli lawmakers battle over ties with Nazi-linked Austrian partyThe Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee debated Israel's policy of 'non-engagement' with Austria's far-right Freedom Party. April 17, 2018
Israel halts to commemorate fallen IDF soldiers, terror victimsIsrael will come to a standstill to mark Yom Hazikaron, its national Memorial Day, and to commemorate the 23,646 fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorist attacks. April 17, 2018
WATCH: The American who helped arm Israel for the War of IndependenceJulius Stulman, owner of the Lumber Exchange Terminal along New York's East River, stepped in to help arm Israel for the War of Independence. April 17, 2018
WATCH: Israel to host European Judo championships for first timeFor the first time, Israel will host the European Championships which are set to take place next week. April 16, 2018
Israel approves measures restricting trade with North KoreaThe Knesset updated its directives regarding sanctions on North Korea, in accordance with UNSC resolutions. April 16, 2018
Knesset hosts outstanding IDF soldiers ahead of Independence DayKnesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein honored 120 IDF soldiers for their 'boldness and sacrifice.' April 16, 2018
Israel and Russia: Friends or foes in Syria?Putin and Netanyahu have built a relationship based on mutual understanding if not agreement. How does Syria fit in? April 16, 2018
Netanyahu to light torch at Independence Day ceremonyNetanyahu will light a torch during the state ceremony marking Israel’s 70th Independence Day, on behalf of all the governments of Israel since the state's establishment. April 15, 2018
WATCH: Israeli leaders lay wreaths at Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremonyNetanyahu and other Israeli leaders, participated in a wreath-laying ceremony for Holocaust Remembrance Day, at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. April 12, 2018
Parkland victims honored with new Israeli ‘ambucycles’As the State of Israel prepares to celebrate 70 years of independence, a leading Israeli volunteer organization is providing 'ambucycles' in honor of the Parkland school shooting victims. April 12, 2018
WATCH: Remembering the Righteous Diplomats who saved Jews during the HolocaustToday, Israel remembers the 6 million Jews who were murdered, as well as the 36 Righteous Diplomats who saved thousands of Jews during WWII. April 12, 2018
Hebrew songs in the concentration camp: 6 Holocaust survivors tell their storiesThese are six stories of tribulation, survival and ultimate triumph over Adolph Hitler, the Nazis and their aspirations to annihilate the Jewish people. April 11, 2018
Israeli tourism continues to surge, up 34% in MarchIsrael's booming tourism industry continues to grow with 393,000 tourists visiting Israel in March 2018, marking a major increase over March 2017. April 11, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s Labor party severs ties with its British counterpart over anti-SemitismBritish Labour Party Anti-Semitism incompatible with Israel's Labor Party, forces a suspension of relations. April 11, 2018
Nazi hunter: Europe must confront ‘urgent problem of Holocaust distortion’Ahead of 'Holocaust Martyrs and Heroes Remembrance Day' on Thursday, Dr. Efraim Zuroff tells World Israel News that Holocaust distortion is growing at an alarming pace. April 10, 2018
[EXCLUSIVE] Olmert: ‘A return to public life not currently on my agenda’Olmert declined comment on his plans should he receive clemency, but did say, 'A return to public life is not currently on my agenda.' April 10, 2018
Honduran president cancels participation in Israel’s 70th-anniversary ceremonyFollowing controversy in Israel, Honduran President Hernández will not take part in a torch-lighting ceremony marking Israel’s 70th Independence Day. April 10, 2018
Former PM Ehud Olmert seeks presidential pardonOlmert is seeking a presidential pardon and erasure of his criminal record. April 9, 2018
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018: Focusing on 70 years of ‘Remembering and Building’Israelis come to a standstill when a commemorative siren marks the nation's annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 9, 2018
WATCH: David and Goliath come to life in hi-tech light showVisitors to Jerusalem were treated to a dazzling display of light and sound as the story of David and Goliath was projected onto the massive Old City walls in Jerusalem. April 4, 2018
WATCH: Jewish and Muslim soccer players play together, pray togetherBnei Sakhnin, a soccer team that has a mix of both Jews and Muslims, had a viral social media photograph of two players praying together. April 4, 2018
Netanyahu seeking new ways to solve African migrant crisisThe prime minister is seeking to reopen the Holot detention center and overcome High Court rulings that block deportation. April 4, 2018
Bill Clinton admits trying to help Peres beat Netanyahu in 1996 electionIn a rare acknowledgement, the former American leader admits that he tried to influence the Israeli election. April 4, 2018
Imam shot dead at mosque entrance in Israeli Arab cityAn Israeli-Arab Muslim religious leader was shot dead outside a mosque. The incident appears to be criminally related. April 3, 2018
WATCH: Israelis compete in Arab Gulf state ‘Desert Challenge’ race for first timeFor the first time, the United Arab Emirates has allowed Israelis to compete in a popular off-road race held there. April 3, 2018
Passover priestly blessing draws huge crowds to JerusalemSome 100,000 Jews, including US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, took part in the annual Passover Priestly Blessing at the Kotel. April 3, 2018
WATCH: What do Israelis love about Passover?WIN's Steve Leibowitz caught up with Israelis in Jerusalem and asked them what their favorite part of the Passover holiday is. April 3, 2018
Netanyahu announces final ‘nullification’ of migrant dealAfter freezing a resettlement agreement for African migrants just hours after he announced it, the prime minister later declared that plan had been cancelled. April 3, 2018
Israeli team builds Intel’s ‘best ever’ laptop processorTechnology giant Intel announced that its R&D researchers in Haifa developed its highest performance laptop processor ever. April 3, 2018
Suspecting car-ramming attack, IDF eliminates high-speed chase driverFearing an attempted terrorist car-ramming, soldiers eliminated an Arab Israeli driver who crashed into a bus stop during a high-speed chase in Samaria. April 3, 2018
Netanyahu suspends deal to resettle African migrants in WestThe Israeli government announced an agreement with the UN to resettle African migrants in Western countries instead of African destinations. April 2, 2018
Israeli Minister: Turkey’s President Erdogan an anti-SemiteErdan regrets reconciliation with Turkey, saying Erdogan is an anti-Semite. April 2, 2018
Former IDF chief rabbi, champion of religious Zionism passes awayFormer IDF Chief Rabbi Avichai Ronsky supported the establishment of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. April 1, 2018
WATCH: Israel breaks solar power production recordOn Saturday afternoon in Israel, solar energy was producing 13.4 percent of the country’s total electricity consumption. March 31, 2018
Analysts: Planned Gaza march on Israeli border is a ‘futile publicity stunt’'This march is a cynical exploitation of Palestinian refugees and a publicity stunt that has no political benefit.' March 29, 2018
El Al petitions High Court over direct India flightsEl Al’s flight has to avoid several countries in the direct flight path as they do not recognize Israel, resulting in a longer route, more fuel burn and higher prices. March 28, 2018
Israel expedites US embassy move to JerusalemIsrael's Finance Minister signs waiver to allow the US embassy move to Jerusalem in time for Israeli Independence Day in May. March 28, 2018
WATCH: Who do Israelis want to invite to their Passover seder?With Passover just around the corner, WIN's Steve Leibowitz asks Jerusalemites who they would want to invite to their Passover seder if they could. March 28, 2018
WATCH: Israeli doctors save lives in EthiopiaA small medical team from Israel traveled to Ethiopia, where they performed five life-saving spinal surgeries on minors. March 28, 2018
Netanyahu released from hospitalThe Israeli leader, suffering from a high fever and severe cough, was hospitalized Tuesday. March 27, 2018
WATCH: NFL champions play with disabled kids in IsraelA group of 30 football players from the NFL played with youngsters from an organization that supports individuals with special needs in Israel. March 27, 2018
WATCH: Hamas violently shuts down Gaza student protestHamas security forces on Monday wounded at least five Palestinians during a demonstration at the Al-Azhar University in the Gaza Strip. March 27, 2018
Israeli court protects right to Jewish prayer near Temple MountThree teenagers who had been arrested by police for praying near a gate close to the Temple Mount were released without any restrictions. March 26, 2018
Netanyahu family questioned in corruption probeThree Netanyahus were questioned by police regarding their part in Case 4000. March 26, 2018
WATCH: Israel to open second international airport near EilatDue to concerns about the vulnerability of a single airport, Israel is building the Ilan and Asaf Ramon International Airport in the southern city of Eilat. March 25, 2018
New code of ethics bans calls for BDS at Israeli universities'The response of the heads of the universities is puzzling. It seems that they did not bother to read the document that was approved,' Bennett tweeted. March 25, 2018
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat enters national political stageJerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat declared his intention to seek a seat in Israel's parliament as a member of the PM's Likud party. March 25, 2018
WATCH: World Jewish Congress confronts UN ‘vilification of Israel’A WJC representative called out the international body for its blatant hypocrisy. March 25, 2018
Thousands rally in Tel Aviv in support of illegal migrantsThousands protested against an Israeli government plan to deport illegal African economic migrants. March 25, 2018
Justice minister: Twitter must be reined in, Facebook gets itAyelet Shaked blasts Twitter’s refusal to cooperate against the platform’s use for incitement; says Facebook is on the right track. March 25, 2018
WATCH: IDF medics treat hundreds of Syrian refugeesIsraeli officers report on the ongoing treatment of Syrian refugees at an Israeli field hospital. March 25, 2018
Israel investigates Facebook over possible breach of citizens’ privacyThe social media giant is accused of being careless with personal data from tens of millions of accounts March 22, 2018
At least 28 arrested as hundreds protest jailing of draft dodgerPolice arrested dozens amid protests by an extremist ultra-Orthodox faction against the IDF draft. March 22, 2018
A first: Air India flies to Israel, crossing over Saudi ArabiaAir India launched a direct flight to Tel Aviv Thursday, flying over Saudi airspace and ending a decades-long ban on Israeli commercial flights over its territory. March 22, 2018
