Israel’s top diplomat blasts Harris’ ignorance about judicial reform: VP ‘won’t be able to answer’ anything'I can tell you that if you ask Harris what she’s actually opposed to in the reform, she won’t be able to answer,' said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. June 7, 2023
US blames IDF for Palestinian toddler’s accidental shooting, but something is missing hereThe statement from the U.S. did not mention the circumstances in which Tamimi had been shot, nor did it acknowledge that the firefight was initiated by terrorists. June 7, 2023
Netanyahu to work with Arab MKs to ‘eradicate the criminal scourge,’ amid spike in slayingsAfter 93 Arab-Israelis murdered since beginning of 2023, Netanyahu pledges to invest in infrastructure, social resource to 'close gaps' in crime-ridden communities. June 7, 2023
WATCH: Man in helmet opens fire in Israeli convenience store, owner, customers give chaseCriminals wearing helmets entered a convenience store in the coastal town of Netanya on Monday and shot at the owner, who apparently was late in paying for "protection" money. The owner was wounded in the le... June 6, 2023
WATCH: Defying leading experts’ predictions, celebrity seal still in IsraelYulia, an extremely rare and endangered seal who became an overnight celebrity two and a half weeks ago when she was found resting on a beach in Tel Aviv, has been spotted again ashore in Rishon LeZion. June 6, 2023
Palestinian Authority interrogates prominent anti-corruption activists for ‘defaming’ AbbasTwo leading anti-corruption activists in the Palestinian Authority called in for questioning by PA security forces, sparking backlash among human rights groups and NGOs. June 6, 2023
Netanyahu, el-Sisi speak after Egypt attack killed three IDF soldiersPresident Abdel Fattah el-Sisi tendered his 'deepest condolences' over the incident. June 6, 2023
Will approval meeting for new Jewish community be postponed again?The E1 building plan was originally presented nearly three decades ago, in 1994, and received initial approval from the Civil Administration in 2004. June 6, 2023
Cover-up? Arab prisoners held guards hostage for hours in riot: report'The Prison Service can try to cover it up, but this serious incident really happened,' said a guard who was witness to the attack. June 6, 2023
A NEW ERA: Netanyahu hails new dawn of Artificial Intelligence'We are at the dawn of a new era for humanity, an era of artificial intelligence. Things are changing at a dizzying pace and Israel must formulate a national policy on this issue.' June 6, 2023
‘Don’t give birth in Beilinson:’ Israeli hospital to admit gay men in maternity ward'Why is my husband forbidden from staying in the ward but a pair of homosexual men can even though nothing has happened in their bodies?' June 5, 2023
Elon Musk to Netanyahu: Israel can be ‘significant’ player in future of AIThe tycoon said Israel 'can become a significant factor in this matter to the world' June 5, 2023
EU right-wing alliance defies Brussels, holds conference in Jerusalem'Those who share our view that Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish state must join forces,' says Israel's intelligence minister. June 5, 2023
Netanyahu’s new media advisor had called Biden ‘unfit’ – report'I don’t hold those views today and I will act in a completely professional manner in the prime minister’s office,' Zwick said. June 5, 2023
Palestinian terrorist gets two life sentences, fined a million shekels for 2015 attackMu’ad Hamed murdered Rosenfeld and injured three others in a drive-by shooting in 2015. June 5, 2023
The face of terror: This is the Egyptian police officer who killed 3 IDF soldiers'If an Egyptian dies at the border, no one will care about him like they care about Israelis [who are killed],' the perpetrator reportedly said shortly before committing deadly terror attack. June 5, 2023
Israel can handle Iran threat on its own, says Netanyahu during drillDuring largest-ever military drill simulating multi-front war, Netanyahu implies that Israel can take on Iranian threat, even without support from Washington. June 5, 2023
‘Crazy, emotional closing of circle’: Kidney donor, recipient run Tel Aviv marathon togetherA year after the life-altering surgery, Yael Keller ran a 10K race with Guy Damari in Tel Aviv. June 5, 2023
WATCH: Terrorist murderers glorified by Fatah student movement at Palestinian universityStudent movement of Palestinian Authority's ruling Fatah party lauds terrorist murderers in campaign video filmed at Birzeit University. June 5, 2023
POWER OF BOYCOTT: Israel’s largest bread chain suffers huge losses, begs forgiveness from rabbi’s familyA source told World Israel News that Angel Bakery, the largest bread chain in the country, is shutting down branches in ultra-Orthodox neighborhoods, where it is no longer worthwhile to remain open. June 5, 2023
Opinion: Why are Israelis so happy, and why isn’t it newsworthy?The latest World Happiness Report shows Israel moving up 5 positions to number 4. June 5, 2023
New York Police close complaint against Rothman; MK says attackers ‘shoved megaphone in my ear’Contentiousness rises as coalition members in Manhattan for Sunday’s Celebrate Israel Parade are hounded by protestors. June 4, 2023
Historic win – Israel’s U20 team makes World Cup semifinalsThe team dedicated its victory to the three IDF soldiers murdered Saturday morning on the Egyptian border. June 4, 2023
Islamic terror or border clash? Egyptian killer of IDF soldiers was carrying a KoranIn a statement, the Egyptian government downplayed the killings, minimized the shooter's responsibility, and avoided naming terror as a motivation for the deadly attack. June 4, 2023
Israel recognizes new natural gas field, its fourth largestThe move paves the way for Energean to begin drawing up plans to develop the reserve, named Katlan. June 4, 2023
Ben-Gvir vows zero tolerance for attacks on police, anarchyNational Security Minister defends police officers accused of using excessive force to break up raucous illegal protest outside Netanyahu's private residence. June 4, 2023
‘Embarrassing’ security failure – Illegal Palestinian obtained gun license, worked as armed guardPalestinian man with criminal record stole Arab-Israeli man's identity, passed government-approved firearms course, obtained a gun license and started working as armed guard at popular mall in central Israel. June 4, 2023
Israelis rally against judicial reform for 22nd week in a rowProtesters block Tel Aviv highway as turnout rises in 22nd weekly demonstration against judicial overhaul. June 4, 2023
WATCH: Judicial reform architect MK Simcha Rothman snatches megaphone from leftist activist in New YorkAnti-government protesters shouted at Rothman, 'Go back home and free our country' June 4, 2023
‘Unusual finding’: IDF grounds US-made Apache helicopter fleetCommander of Israeli Air Force orders US-made attack helicopters grounded, following 'unusual technical finding' during maintenance check. June 4, 2023
‘TERROR IN HER EYES’: Left-wing mob threatens US author in Tel AvivA rioter tried to physically assault US author Abigail Shrier at her book launch in Tel Aviv this week. He was dragged out screaming, 'We are not a disease.' June 4, 2023
Egyptian policeman infiltrates border, murders Israeli soldiersNetanyahu vowed to 'thoroughly investigate' the incident, which Egypt claimed was related to a drug smuggling attempt. June 4, 2023
‘I can go and pray now’: Israel to inaugurate elevator at Hebron’s Tomb of the PatriarchsThe Tomb is the burial place of the Biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and their wives, and is one of Israel’s most visited tourist sites. June 1, 2023
Sbarro bombing victim dies after 22 years in comaChana Tova Nachenberg never woke up after a Palestinian terrorist blew up the pizza eatery in the heart of Jerusalem. June 1, 2023
‘Sacrifice for Shabbat’: Israeli marathon champ drops out of world championshipThis is the second World Championship Beatie Deutsch will miss for choosing her religion over competition. June 1, 2023
Israel blasts Qatari news site owned by royal family for glorifying terror, encouraging attacks on IsraelisNewspaper owned by Qatari royal family publishes article saying that terrorists' 'hands are blessed' and urging the 'expulsion of all Zionists from Palestine.' June 1, 2023
Former IDF deputy chief calls for mass refusal to serve if ultra-Orthodox aren’t draftedFar-left former lawmaker and deputy IDF chief of staff calls on new recruits to refuse to serve in the military if judicial reform efforts, ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions continue. June 1, 2023
WATCH: ‘We were supposed to grow old together’ – terror victim, father of 2, laid to restMeir Tamari, a 32-year-old husband and father of two young children, was the second person in the family to be murdered by a Palestinian terrorist. May 31, 2023
Israeli Justice Minister castigates the ‘post-Zionist’ Supreme Court, vows return of judicial reformYariv Levin excoriates judicial activism in Israeli court system, prompting former Justice Minister to urge Levin to 'get hospitalized.' May 31, 2023
‘Zionism is not racism’: Minister praises Druze sacrifices for IsraelMinister of Settlements and National Missions Orit Strock was visiting a Druze NPO as controversy swells around a bill saying Zionist values should set public policy. May 31, 2023
Mossad tight-lipped regarding former agent killed in Italian boating accidentErez Shimoni, an ex-Mossad agent who died in a boat accident in northern Italy, laid to rest in military cemetery in Israel. May 31, 2023
Israelis hospitalized, in serious condition after inhaling gas from whipped cream cansExaminations revealed abnormal nerve damage in the spinal cord and a significant deficiency of vitamin B12 brought about by the nitrous oxide. May 31, 2023
‘Rot and die in prison’ – Outraged MKs, family protest parole hearing for terrorist'Terrorists should only have one punishment, and that’s the death penalty. There’s no reason for us to feel sorry for him.' May 31, 2023
‘BROTHERS-IN-ARMS’: British, Israeli disabled vets engage in healthy competitionDozens of Israeli and British war veterans who participated in a sporting competition in Israel that provided a chance for healing and bonding with their brothers-in-arms and their families. May 31, 2023
WATCH: Small and modest home belonging to late rabbi ‘on par with Moses’Rabbi Gershon Edelstein’s successor compared the late Lithuanian Charedi leader to Moses. May 30, 2023
WATCH: Tens of thousands gather in Bnei Brak to mourn passing of Rabbi Gershon EdelsteinTens of thousands of mourners gathered at the Ponovezh Yeshiva in Bnei Brak for the funeral of Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, spiritual leader of the ultra-Orthodox community in Israel. May 30, 2023
Where’s the evidence? Israeli media claims ‘far-right activists’ planning violence at Jerusalem pride paradeThe national security minister stressed that while he does not agree with the parade in the Holy City, he will ensure that participants are safe and secure. May 30, 2023
‘His entire life was holiness’: Rabbi Gershon Edelstein, leader of ultra-Orthodox Ashkenazi Jewry, diesThe funeral of the 100-year-old rabbi in Bnei Brak, mourned by people from all walks of life, is expected to draw tens of thousands of mourners. May 30, 2023
Cancel culture in Israel: Trans activists disturb US author’s speaking event, limit book salesRather than dispute the content or the facts presented in Abigail Shrier’s book, the radical trans activists instead frame the author as being a hateful bigot. May 30, 2023
Ignoring security concerns? Israeli OKs import of motorcycle parts to GazaThe Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories did not answer an inquiry from Channel 12 regarding the decision. May 30, 2023
Ancient Tower of David gets hi-tech upgrade, exciting for young and oldThe newly upgraded Old City landmark offers a new flow, exquisite design and enjoyable exhibits for young and old. May 30, 2023
Herzog lands in Azerbaijan amid unprecedented security, Iran on top of agendaUnprecedented security in Baku as the Israeli president lands in country neighboring Iran. May 30, 2023
Naval version of Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system successfully testedIsraeli corvettes launch interceptor missiles from new Naval Iron Dome system intended to protect Israeli coast and offshore gas drilling sites. May 30, 2023
Netanyahu to Erdogan: We’ll raise Israel-Turkey ties to new heightsThe two leaders 'agreed to continue strengthening bilateral relations and to bring them to new heights.' May 29, 2023
Israel Border Police officer dies suddenly during training sessionFurther training sessions have been suspended and an investigation into her death will be launched, Border Police said in a statement. May 29, 2023
Lapid attacks pending ‘values of Zionism’ bill as racist; Ben Gvir blasts Lapid as ‘extreme leftist’ and ‘liar’'It wouldn't do any harm if artificial intelligence could replace your entire government.' May 29, 2023
‘40 months’ jailtime? He should have gotten 15 years,’ says IDF soldier attacked by terroristIn a plea bargain, a Palestinian who attacked and tried to steal a soldier’s weapon will possibly be treated like a petty thief, outraging the victim. May 29, 2023
JERUSALEM: Islamists celebrating Erdogan election win call for massacre of JewsAccording to Israeli journalist Yoni ben Menachem, public Islamic figures from eastern Jerusalem have helped Erdogan's election campaign in recent weeks. May 29, 2023
Homesh yeshiva relocated during the night to state land, with government approvalDefense Minister Yoav Gallant signed off on the move, infuriating members of the Opposition. May 29, 2023
5-year-old son of Arab-Israeli crime boss targeted for assassination'There are no more red lines,' says senior police officer after Arab crime boss' son and his bodyguard wounded in assassination attempt. May 29, 2023