Netanyahu Says US will move embassy to Jerusalem within year; Trump says ‘no’While Netanyahu says the US will move its embassy to Jerusalem "much sooner than you think," Trump says not so fast. January 17, 2018
Israel arrests gang that defrauded state of hundreds of millions'It’s a financial terror attack,' a senior police investigator said of the fraud case. January 17, 2018
Israel wrestles with ‘economic migrants’ policyAmerican Jewish groups have criticized the Israeli government for its new policy forcing African migrants either to leave the country 'voluntarily' or face incarceration. January 16, 2018
WATCH: This Israeli self-defense technique could save your life!Krav maga is an Israeli self-defense system developed especially for the IDF. January 16, 2018
IDF medic to advise UN emergency response course in UgandaAn IDF medic has been tapped to teach UN medics first response medical techniques in Africa. January 16, 2018
Amid controversy, Knesset approves salary hike for ministersA Knesset committee voted to increase significantly the salary of government ministers. The opposition cried foul. January 16, 2018
New Bridge of Peace? Trains to link Jordan to Israeli portsTransportation minister announced plans to build two-billion-shekel train system to connect Israeli seaports with Jordan—and perhaps even beyond. January 15, 2018
WATCH: How does the strong shekel affect Israel’s technology industry?Israel has a strong, technologically advanced economy, and the shekel is solid. What are the drawbacks? January 15, 2018
Cop mistakenly shoots colleague after high-speed chaseA policeman was shot and wounded in an incident of friendly fire. January 15, 2018
Netanyahu deepens ties with India, looks to the futureNetanyahu said it was important to Israel that India, one of the world's major powers, wants to develop close ties with the Jewish state January 15, 2018
Polls portray rise for Lapid and decline for NetanyahuPollster Mitchell Barak from Keevoon Strategies says people should not put too much credence into polls that are conducted without a new election date in sight. January 15, 2018
Israeli singer, scheduled to perform at UN, denied entry visa to USAmir Benayoun was denied entry to the US, and he believes it's because he has 'too much Jewishness within.' January 14, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s ZAKA units dispatched to South Africa for search and rescue opsForty search and rescue experts from Israel's ZAKA organization were dispatched to Johannesburg after extreme storms battered the city. January 14, 2018
Netanyahu arrives in India, receives ‘surprise welcome’ by Indian leader ModiPrior to his departure, Netanyahu said the enhanced ties between the two countries are 'a great blessing for the State of Israel.' January 14, 2018
Netanyahu tells French President to heed Trump’s warning and fix Iran dealIn conversation with Macron Saturday night, Netanyahu said that 'whoever wants to keep the nuclear deal would be wise to fix it.' January 13, 2018
WATCH: How should Israel deal with illegal African migrants?What are the issues surrounding African asylum seekers and refugees in Israel? January 12, 2018
Israel aborts Arrow 3 missile testThe anti-ballistic missile system is designed to provide ultimate air defense. January 11, 2018
India says $500 million missile deal with Israel will move aheadAnnouncement of $500 million India-Israel missile deal comes just days ahead of Netanyahu's trip to India, where focus will be on boosting trade ties between the two countries. January 11, 2018
French prime minister’s nephew stabbed in EilatReports suggest attack on Philippe's nephew may be related to France’s refusal to recognize Jerusalem as capital of the Jewish state. January 10, 2018
Report: Saudis negotiating purchase of Israeli armsThe Saudi kingdom is considering purchasing Israeli arms, including the Iron Dome missile defense system. By Margot Dudkevitch There is a secret alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia aimed at restraini... January 10, 2018
Netanyahu’s son apologizes for lewd remarksNetanyahu Junior publicly apologized for unsavory remarks he made while partying with friends a few years ago. January 10, 2018
Father of 6 murdered in drive-by shooting terror attackRabbi Raziel Shevach, a resident of the Havat Gilad outpost in northern Samaria, was murdered in a drive-by shooting Tuesday. He was 35. January 10, 2018
Political observers call passage of ‘mini-markets bill’ a ‘strategic mistake’ for Netanyahu’s LikudNetanyahu had warned that failure to pass the bill would bring an end to the coalition and bring on new elections. January 9, 2018
Netanyahu proposes construction of artificial islands to address overcrowdingThe Israeli PM suggests man-made islands as a solution to overcrowding and a suitable location for desalination and power plants. January 9, 2018
WATCH: What Israelis and tourists think about the ‘Shabbat Law’WIN's Steve Leibowitz hit the streets of Jerusalem to hear what citizens and tourists had to say about the controversial Minimarket law. January 9, 2018
Knesset passes law shuttering mini-markets on ShabbatThe government weathered a crisis and passed a law that forces the closure of convenience stores on the Sabbath. January 9, 2018
Over 500 new jobs to be created in eastern NegevOver a dozen factories and businesses will be established or expanded, bringing employment to hundreds in the South this year. January 8, 2018
VP Pence to visit Israel, Egypt, Jordan but will not meet with PalestiniansPence is not expected to meet with the Palestinians, who have sought to make east Jerusalem their capital. January 8, 2018
WATCH: Rare ancient archaeological site discovered in central IsraelA rare prehistoric site was unexpectedly uncovered, providing new insight into the lives of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. January 8, 2018
WATCH: ‘Corruption is a threat to the political system and society’Knesset member Yossi Yona discusses the differences between the 2011 social protest movement and the current protests. January 7, 2018
Despite government claims, Iran protests not over, Israeli expert saysIran's Revolutionary Guards released a statement saying protests have ended, but Israeli expert on Iran, Menashe Amir, told WIN more and more towns and villages are participating in the demonstrations. January 7, 2018
IDF: More terror victims in 2017, but number of attacks decreasingA report released by the IDF notes an increase in Israeli terror fatalities last year, although the number of attacks perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists has decreased. January 7, 2018
WATCH: Hasidic Jew dances with Palestinian Arab during traffic jamA Palestinian and a hasidic Jew decided to 'get up and dance' during a traffic jam in Gush Etzion, both enjoying the moment together. https://a7.org/media/a7radio/misc/video/18/jan/WhatsApp%20Video%202018-01... January 6, 2018
Israeli Arabs jailed for torching concert venue ‘offensive to Islam’A group of Israeli Arabs was sent to prison for setting fire to a concert venue they deemed offensive to Islam. January 6, 2018
WATCH: Will Israel ban cryptocurrency trading?The Israel Securities Authority proposes prohibiting the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange from listing companies that primarily work with cryptocurrencies. January 5, 2018
Exclusive: Israeli lawmaker warns corruption ‘eating us from the inside’Former social protest activist and current Knesset member Professor Yossi Yona warns that corruption is ripping Israeli society apart. By: Steve Leibowitz, World Israel News Just six years ago, Yossi Yona... January 4, 2018
Netanyahu coalition ‘like a juggler with 65 plates in the air’A bill making it easier to sentence terrorists to death passed its first reading in the Knesset, but the legislation's chances of passing into law depend on the Prime Minister’s ability to keep his fragile coalition intact. January 4, 2018
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
