Israel’s US ambassador: No daylight between US & Israel
Israel's Ambassador to the US shared with AIPAC how he feels there is a 'meeting of the minds' between the governments of Netanyahu and Trump.
March 26, 2017Israel News
Israeli chief justice spars with justice minister on her replacement
Israel's Chief Justice reportedly wants her successor to be chosen according to seniority, a standard apparently not accepted by Justice Minister Shaked.
March 26, 2017
Texas signs first-ever trade agreement with Samaria region
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller signed the first-ever trade agreement between the Lone Star State and Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.
March 24, 2017
WATCH: What does the Greek-Cypriot-Israeli alliance mean to the US?
Here is a 'new example of cooperation in a world that desperately needs such examples.'
March 24, 2017
Senior Israeli official denies Trump restrictions on ‘settlements’
A senior Israeli official is denying reports in Israeli media of the Trump administration placing a number of restrictions on Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.
March 23, 2017
WATCH: China’s wall ‘inspired’ Netanyahu to build Israel’s defense barrier
Netanyahu reveals that the Great Wall of China served as an 'inspiration for me when we built the barrier to protect Israel from the south.'
March 23, 2017
Israel sends condolences to UK after terror attack
Israel, an experienced victim of Islamic terror, extended its sympathy and condolences to London in wake of the Muslim terror attack that killed three and wounded some 40.
March 23, 2017
Israel ends national service in foreign-funded organizations
The Knesset approved a bill that limits the actions of organizations that receive the majority of their funding from foreign governments, many of which act against the state.
March 23, 2017
WATCH: Terrorist WhatsApp group busted
A WhatsApp terrorist group named 'Path to Heaven' was busted after the social media use of a terrorist was examined.
March 23, 2017
Hundreds of British WWI-era liquor bottles found in Israel
Israeli archaeologists recently exposed discarded objects left behind by British soldiers after WWI, including hundreds of liquor bottles.
March 22, 2017
Netanyahu: Progress in ‘settlement talks’ with US administration
Netanyahu said there was progress in continued talks with the Trump administration on Israeli construction in Judea and Samaria.
March 22, 2017
WATCH: ‘David’s Sling’ completes Israel’s air-defense missile system
Israel's "David's Sling" medium-range missile defense system will be fully operational within the next two weeks.
March 22, 2017
EU official warns Israel not to annex Ma’ale Adumim
A European Union representative warned that any Israeli move to annex the city of Ma'ale Adumim would be viewed 'very negatively by the EU.'
March 22, 2017
Liberman: North Korea bigger threat than Iran
Israel's defense minister said that North Korea is the international community's greatest threat.
March 22, 2017
IDF Chief of Staff: Hamas tunnels not an existential threat
IDF's Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot said that Hamas' underground tunnel network does not pose an existential threat to the Jewish state.
March 22, 2017
WATCH: UK lawmaker slams hypocrisy of US travel ban protesters
UK MP asks why Trump travel ban protesters aren't demanding Jewish travel ban be lifted as well.
March 22, 2017
Netanyahu thanks Chinese President Xi for innovation partnership
Netanyahu told the Chinese president that an innovation partnership between Israel and China was mutually beneficial to both countries.
March 21, 2017
BDS co-founder Omar Barghouti arrested for tax evasion
The leader of the campaign to boycott Israel was arrested by Israeli authorities for allegedly failing to report hundreds of thousands of dollars in income.
March 20, 2017
Israeli opposition party rejects offer to join alternative coalition
The Yesh Atid party ruled out the possibility of joining an alternative coalition in the Knesset that would replace the Likud government.
March 20, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu takes largest-ever business delegation to China
Netanyahu arrived in Beijing on Sunday to accelerate the move toward a free trade agreement between the nations.
March 20, 2017
1,400-year-old rare coin treasure chanced upon in Israel
Israeli archaeologists recently exposed a cache of Byzantine-period coins, hidden while fleeing an invading army.
March 20, 2017
Enhanced ties with China ‘good for the citizens of Israel’
Netanyahu spoke of the benefits Israel will reap from advancing ties with China, as both countries agreed to advance bilateral cooperation in several sectors.
March 20, 2017
In China to boost economic ties, Netanyahu gets warm welcome
Netanyahu, on a five-day visit to China to boost economic cooperation, was warmly welcomed.
March 20, 2017
Israeli Defense Minister argues against disbanding coalition
Liberman said 'elections are the last thing the Jewish people need at this moment' as coalition disagreements over Israel's Broadcasting Authority continue between Netanyahu and Finance Minister Kahlon.
March 19, 2017
Israel’s UN Ambassador: Resignation of UN official ‘long overdue’
Israel's UN Ambassador said that the resignation of the executive secretary of a UN agency that accused Israel of being an 'apartheid regime,' was 'long overdue.'
March 18, 2017
Netanyahu: Israel working on ‘settlement policy’ agreement with US
Jerusalem and Trump are working together to find a formula that works for both sides, Netanyahu said.
March 16, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s amazing drive in World Baseball Classic ends
Israel loses 8-3 to Japan, ending a Cinderella drive that saw the Jewish state jump out to a 4-0 start in the World Baseball Classic.
March 16, 2017
Team Israel loses to Japan 8-3, ending Cinderella drive
Netanyahu considers Israel's achievements in the World Baseball Classic this year a major success.
March 15, 2017
13 arrested in Israel Aerospace Industries corruption scandal
It remains to be seen what the impact of the arrest of more than a dozen employees at Israel Aerospace Industries will have on the company in the long term.
March 15, 2017
Netanyahu takes journalist to court for ‘libel,’ denies wife ousted him from car
Netanyahu took a well-known Israeli journalist to court, accusing him of libel.
March 15, 2017
Israeli Minister: Not much difference between Trump and Obama on ‘settlements’
Infrastructure Minister Yuval Steinitz said there isn't much difference between Trump and Obama regarding construction in Judea and Samaria.
March 14, 2017
Israeli annexation bill delayed until after visit of Trump’s adviser
Minister Bennett decided on postponing a vote to annex Ma'ale Adumim at least until after the visit to Israel of Trump's senior adviser, Jason Greenblatt.
March 14, 2017
Trump’s diplomatic advisor, Orthodox Jewish attorney Jason Greenblatt, in Israel to discuss peace prospects
Trump's diplomatic advisor Jason Greenblatt, an Orthodox Jewish attorney who served as the Trump Organization's chief legal officer, arrived in Israel to revive interest in Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations.
March 13, 2017
Intel purchases Israel’s Mobileye for $15.3 billion
Intel's purchase of Mobileye is the biggest acquisition of an Israeli high-tech company to date.
March 13, 2017
Terrorist shot dead after wounding 2 police in Jerusalem, 4 arrested
A terrorist from Jabel Mukaber, an Arab neighborhood in Jerusalem, was eliminated after stabbing two Border Police officers in the Old City.
March 13, 2017
WATCH: Israel baseball team continues ‘Magic Carpet Ride’
Israel's national baseball team swept to a a 4-0 start with a stunning victory over Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.
March 12, 2017
Israel beats Cuba 4-1 at World Baseball Classic
Israel started off its second round at the World Baseball Classic by working back from a 1-0 deficit against Cuba and winning 4-1.
March 12, 2017
WATCH: Israel picked Jews from around the world for a winning team
A nation where most people neither play nor watch baseball is undefeated thus far in the World Baseball Classic.
March 10, 2017
WATCH: Trump’s Israel ambassador pick ‘shares his vision and confidence’
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved President Donald Trump’s choice for US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman.
March 10, 2017
NY Senate votes to defund campus groups that promote boycotts on Israel
In a show of solidarity with Israel, the New York Senate voted to defund anti-Israel groups operating on campuses.
March 9, 2017
UK Foreign Minister affirms Israel’s ‘absolute right’ to live in security
'Israel has a, first and foremost, an absolute right to live in security and the people of Israel deserve to be safe from terrorism,' UK Foreign Secretary Johnson stated in Jerusalem.
March 9, 2017
Israel advances to 2nd round of the World Baseball Classic
Exceeding projections, Team Israel has beat higher-ranking teams and has progressed into the second round of the World Baseball Classic.
March 9, 2017
Liberman calls for US to withdraw from UN organizations
Liberman urged US Secretary of State Tillerson that the US consider cutting support for the UN Human Rights Council, in light of its 'unacceptable' treatment of Israel.
March 9, 2017
Israel gives initial approval to ‘muezzin law’
Netanyahu underscored that the law was about noise and public peace, not about religion.
March 8, 2017
Top US general in Israel to strengthen ties with IDF
US General Scaparrotti underscored 'the strong and enduring military partnership,' saying it was built on 'trust developed over decades of close cooperation.'
March 8, 2017
Netanyahu: Israel ‘must act wisely’ to normalize ties with Arab world
'Israel is being sought after' by the world's major powers and is in a position to 'nurture interests' with many Arab countries, Netanyahu stated.
March 8, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s baseball team dons ‘kippot’ during national anthem
Israel's national baseball team removed their caps and donned matching 'kippot' during the playing of 'Hatikvah' at the opening of their World Baseball Classic game against Taiwan.
March 8, 2017
WIN poll’s overwhelming results: Trump will be good for Israel!
A World Israel News (WIN) poll shows that over 93% of its subscribers believe that President Trump will be a good friend to Israel.
March 8, 2017
Rivlin invites UK royal family for 100th anniversary of Balfour Declaration
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson told Israel's President Reuven Rivlin that the United Kingdom is 'looking forward to the commemorations' of the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Balfour Declaration.
March 8, 2017
Indian prime minister to visit Israel, will skip PA
Narendra Modi will be the first Indian prime minister to visit the Jewish state.
March 8, 2017
Liberman to Pence: ‘We have true friends in the White House’
Liberman expressed appreciation to Vice President Mike Pence for the Trump administration's friendship to the state of Israel and to the US Jewish community.
March 8, 2017
WATCH: Highlights of Israel’s incredible baseball win over Taiwan
Israel is now 2 for 2 in its first World Baseball Classic, defeating the number 3 ranked South Korea and now beating number 4 Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) with a stunning 15-7 victory on Tuesday.
March 7, 2017
Israel to convene anti-BDS summit at UN
Israel and a number of Jewish and pro-Israel organizations will hold an event at the UN that will emphasize the need to counter and fight the BDS movement.
March 7, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu likely to be indicted
Netanyahu is likely to be indicted on breach of trust charges and possibly bribery charges according to reports circulating after his fourth round of interrogation by the Israel Police.
March 7, 2017
Knesset passes law that keeps anti-Israel activists out of country
Israel's parliament has taken action against anti-Israel activists and passed a bill that prohibits their entry.
March 7, 2017
Trump Calls Netanyahu to Discuss Iran Threat
Trump called Netanyahu and the two discussed the dangerous nuclear deal with Iran and its growing belligerence in the region.
March 7, 2017
Police question Netanyahu for 4th time
The investigation into Netanyahu’s alleged corruption continues as he faced a fourth round of questioning by police.
March 7, 2017
WATCH: Israel’s George Clooney won’t get sued
Tel Aviv-based Espresso Club was victorious in a lawsuit brought against it by Nespresso for using a George Clooney look-alike to mimic their commercials.
March 7, 2017
Israel wins first two in a row at World Baseball Classic
Israel made a good start in its first World Baseball Classic, routing the number 3 tanked team of South Korea and number 4 ranked Chinese Taipei.
March 7, 2017
Israeli Chief Rabbi to Netanyahu: Help Stop Anti-Semitism
Israel's Sephardic Chief Rabbi told Netanyahu that the eyes of 'our brothers in the Diaspora...are directed to you for help in stopping the wave of anti-Semitism in the US.
March 6, 2017