Israel marks Jerusalem Day: a return to Judaism’s holiest shrine In a modern-day version of David and Goliath, the IDF defeated the occupying Jordanian forces and restored the Temple Mount to Jewish sovereignty in 1967. June 2, 2019
Arabs riot on Temple Mount to protest Jews ascending to celebrate Jerusalem Day After police disperse the demonstrators, hundreds of Jews ascended the Mount. June 2, 2019
Up to 10 reported killed as Israel retaliates for Syrian missile attack Israel attacked a number of Syrian targets overnight on Sunday. June 2, 2019
Opinion: How Israeli Arab leaders distort the meaning of democracy Arab-Israeli leaders use the cover of 'democracy' and 'equality" to pursue their goal of Israel's elimination. June 2, 2019
WATCH: ‘May the deal of the century – the deal of shame – go to hell,’ Abbas says Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the Trump peace effort and the upcoming conference in Bahrain in a speech that aired on Palestine TV on Tuesday. May 30, 2019
US House Foreign Affairs chair downplays tension between Democrats and Netanyahu 'There’s an alliance between our countries. There’s not an alliance between political leaders of the countries,' said Engel. May 30, 2019
Sara Netanyahu agrees to plea bargain in ‘prepared foods affair’ State prosecutors reduced charges against the prime minister’s wife to avoid an expensive, drawn-out trial. May 30, 2019
Netanyahu blasts Liberman: ‘He’s now part of the left’ Liberman never intended to join the government, Netanyahu charged after failing to reach a coalition agreement. May 30, 2019
Worrying report: Will an Israeli brain drain spell demise of start-up nation? Israel's best and brightest are heading to greener pastures, a recent study claims. May 30, 2019
What Comes Next in Second Israeli Election of 2019? Israel is in uncharted political territory after the newly elected parliament dissolved itself early on Thursday and set another election date, within six months of the previous one. May 30, 2019
WATCH: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Floridians are overwhelmingly pro-Israel Floridians from Miami all the way up to the panhandle have one thing in common - "they're all pro-Israel," said Gov. Ron DeSantis. May 30, 2019
Netanyahu fails to form government, new election called for Sept. 17 Israel is heading to elections again after Netanyahu and his Likud party have failed to put together a viable coalition. May 30, 2019
Rivlin: ‘I’ll do everything I can to prevent another election campaign’ The president says that he has been "flooded" with messages from the public concerning the current political crisis. May 29, 2019
Netanyahu is stumped, ‘only a miracle’ will prevent new election As the deadline nears to form a new government, a source involved in the negotiations says 'only a miracle' would prevent a new election. May 29, 2019
WATCH: Illegal African immigrant trashes car in Tel Aviv Sheffi Paz, leader of a movement calling for the removal of illegal immigrants in Israel, posted a video on Wednesday of an illegal destroying a parked car in Tel Aviv. May 29, 2019
Netanyahu mulls bringing Ayelet Shaked into the fold, sources say Ayelet Shaked may be invited to the join the Likud party. May 29, 2019
WATCH: Israeli technology puts cancer cells on ice A new treatment for cancer cells developed in Israel freezes them to minus-240 degrees Fahrenheit, rendering the cells inactive, i24news reports. May 29, 2019
WATCH: Israeli initiative seeks to bring family history to life in a cemetery An initiative to digitally map cemeteries in Israel seeks to help those who want to discover their family history before weathering makes it impossible, i24news reports. May 29, 2019
Orthodox passengers sue El Al over ill-fated November flight Orthodox passengers from an El Al flight that went awry are suing the airline. May 29, 2019
Likud, Kulanu parties merge: ‘Expect 40 seats in next elections,’ Netanyahu boasts Kahlon and Netanyahu have agreed to form a joint list if new elections are held. May 29, 2019
Report: Netanyahu wants Trump to save Israeli gov’t coalition, avoid new elections Netanyahu thinks that Liberman may respond to pressure from the U.S., Israeli officials say. May 28, 2019
Israeli mother of burned child curses terrorist in hearing: ‘I wish your children burn’ “How evil you are, disgusting, violent scum,” said Sigal Sofer to the Palestinian terrorist during a plea bargain hearing on Tuesday. May 28, 2019
Anti-Semitic email from British supplements firm sends Israeli NGO into action Israeli citizen Hilton Licht ordered natural supplements from Tribestan UK, a natural supplements company. In response, he received an anti-Semitic email. May 28, 2019
IDF blasts Syrian missile battery after it fired on Israeli fighter jet Israel hits Syrian missile battery after failed attack on one of its fighters. May 28, 2019
New Right party promises second run if new elections called The New Right is ready to go again if elections are held. May 27, 2019
Israel’s richest woman, Shari Arison, faces possible indictment Israeli police say Shari Arison should be indicted for bribery in connection with African construction contracts. May 27, 2019
Poll: In new Israeli election, right-wing still comes out on top The Ma'ariv survey shows that the right-wing-religious bloc would rise from 65 to 68 seats. May 27, 2019
Netanyahu orders bill to dissolve parliament as coalition hopes fade The bill is aimed, in part, at preventing President Reuven Rivlin from appointing anyone else to form the government. May 27, 2019
Israeli superstar Gal Gadot pegged as Huawei’s new celebrity sponsor Gal Gadot takes on new role as celebrity sponsor for the Chinese telecommunications giant. May 27, 2019
Mossad team that swiped Iranian nuclear archive to get defense prize This year's Israel Security Prize will go to the team that lifted Iran's nuclear secrets from under the ayatollahs' noses. May 27, 2019
Israel’s justice minister: Supreme Court isn’t above checks and balances Shaked hit back at opposition attacks that changes to the Supreme Court spell the end of democracy. May 27, 2019
WATCH: How will the right’s rise in Europe affect Israel? After Europeans cast their votes on Sunday for representatives in the European Parliament, with right-wing parties making massive gains, the impact on Israel and Jews in the diaspora remains far from clear. May 26, 2019
Netanyahu’s coalition talks hit dead-end, new elections on horizon Netanyahu appears unable to persuade Avigdor Liberman to form a right-wing coalition with haredi parties, setting the stage for new elections in the coming months. May 26, 2019
Arab speaker at opposition rally raises eyebrows Ayman Odeh, chairman of the Arab party Hadash-Ta'al, spoke at the opposition party rally on Saturday night. May 26, 2019
Netanyahu fights against time to build government as deadline looms Netanyahu is up against the clock to create a governing coalition as time runs out at midnight on Wednesday. May 26, 2019
Israel salutes international crews who helped combat blazes 'Israeli firefighters and an Egyptian helicopter were working together to put out a huge fire in southern Israel. This is what peace is all about.' May 26, 2019
PA prime minster: We’ll ‘review’ all agreements with Israel The PA says it will review all agreements made with Israel over the last 25 years. May 26, 2019
Palestinian Authority foils female Koran teacher’s planned ISIS attack on Israel The PA says it has arrested a terrorist planning a suicide attack in Israel. May 26, 2019
WATCH: Meet Israel’s newest soccer star – a young American lady Danielle Schulmann moved from the U.S. to Israel three years ago to play professional soccer. May 26, 2019
Florida Gov. DeSantis in Israel: Our state most pro-Israel in Union DeSantis is leading a trade delegation of 100 people to Israel starting on Sunday. May 26, 2019
Haredi parties reject Liberman, demand changes to IDF conscription bill Avigdor Liberman says conscription bill must pass without changes. May 26, 2019
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu immunity Benny Gantz, defeated in the recent Israeli election, invited the Arab parties to join the anti-Netanyahu rally despite having called them 'irrelevant' before the national vote. May 26, 2019
After wildfires ravage Israeli homes, American Jews send emergency aid As wildfires destroyed most of the 50 or so homes in the town of Mevo Modi’im in central Israel on Thursday, Israelis from all around the country and Jewish organizations have sent emergency assistance to the f... May 25, 2019
Netanyahu convenes emergency meeting to salvage coalition talks With the deadline rapidly approaching to form a new government, Netanyahu called a meeting on Thursday evening skipped by the man seen as the linchpin for the coalition, Avigdor Liberman. May 24, 2019
Massive wildfires sweep Israel day after Palestinians launch 10 arson balloons Wildfires raged in Israel on Thursday amid a major heatwave, with police ordering the evacuation of several communities in the country's center and south. May 23, 2019
Israel compelled to restrict Gaza fishing zone in wake of arson attacks Two weeks after allowing the zone to reopen, and a day after expanding it, the IDF again restricted it due to a rash of fires caused by balloons launched from Gaza. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News T... May 23, 2019
WATCH: Hamas turns to online cryptocurrency to raise funds Lebanon’s Mayadeen TV aired a report in March about an online campaign in Gaza to encourage support for the “resistance,” namely Hamas. May 23, 2019
Israeli suspected in balloon-smuggling operation to Gaza A Jewish businessman was released under restrictive conditions over balloon imports. May 23, 2019
WATCH: Tens of thousands dance at Lag B’omer celebration in Israel Tens of thousands gathered for the traditional Lag B’omer celebration at the grave of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in northern Israel, on Wednesday night. May 23, 2019
Harry Potter is buried in Israel and you can visit his grave The tomb of a real-life Harry Potter who was stationed with the British Army in pre-state Israel is one of the country’s most unusual tourist attractions. May 23, 2019
Liberman returning to defense ministry but major stumbling block remains in coalition talks Liberman will become defense minister, a role he filled in the previous government. May 23, 2019
WATCH: New social network for deaf community launches in Israel NY performer Douglas Ridloff, a prominent member of the deaf community, presented a series of workshops and performances around Israel. May 22, 2019
Netanyahu succeeds in pushing off corruption hearings until October Hearings in the criminal cases against Netanyahu will be postponed until October. May 22, 2019
Fire reported in southern kibbutz, incendiary balloon suspected A fire broke out in the area of Kibbutz Magen in the Eshkol region. May 22, 2019
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh may be charged as war criminal In a groundbreaking step, the International Criminal Court accepted a petition against Ismail Haniyeh, filed by the Jerusalem Institute of Justice in 2017. May 22, 2019
Peter Beinart calls for US to pressure Israel by withholding military aid Peter Beinart, a supporter of BDS, calls for the U.S. to pressure Israel to change its policies. May 22, 2019
Tough act to follow: Young Israeli maestro to replace legendary Zubin Mehta The retiring maestro proudly described how his young protege had performed with the orchestra on a tour of Asia May 22, 2019
Jewish remains looted by Arab grave robbers given proper reburial Human remains from an ancient burial tomb near Jericho’s Hasmonean Palace were found scattered and desecrated – the work of local Arab grave robbers. On Tuesday, the remains were given a Jewish re-burial in the Kfar Adumim cemetery. May 21, 2019
IDF sparks outrage with nod to LGBT community, replacing mother and father with ‘parent 1’, ‘parent 2’ The Israeli military is changing its enlistment forms to acknowledge sensitivities of the LGBT community. May 21, 2019
Israel sweeps sniper competition Elite forces from 14 countries took part in the Israel-hosted event against several IDF teams, including the U.S., Germany and Hungary. May 21, 2019
