Key document could clear Netanyahu in corruption case Newly released minutes of June 2015 Communications Ministry meeting show regulators signed off on controversial Bezeq-Yes merger deal only after drawn-out process spanning a decade. January 26, 2019
Report: Israeli PM Netanyahu might visit Morocco in April According to Moroccan media, a visit by the Israeli prime minister may be in the works prior to elections in the Jewish state. January 25, 2019
WATCH: Macron, Rivlin discuss anti-Semitism, disagree on Iran policy Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated the need to fight the rising anti-Semitism in France and in Europe in general. January 24, 2019
WATCH: Israel’s spacecraft packed and ready for moon launch "Our dream has come true,” said SpaceIL CEO Ido Anteby. “Shipping the spacecraft to the United States is the first stage of a complicated and historic journey to the moon." January 24, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 23, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 23, 2019. January 23, 2019
Exclusive interview with Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin Moshe Feiglin, leader of the Zehut, (or “Identity”) party, offers his vision for Israel's future. January 23, 2019
Olympian to left-wing Meretz: Stop using my image 'I have never publicly identified with the party – and truth be told, I do not support it,' Yael Arad stated, demanding that Meretz remove her image from its election campaign. January 23, 2019
PA chief Abbas owes life to Israeli doctor, reports say When Mahmoud Abbas was hospitalized last May his condition deteriorated until Israel sent in a specialist. January 23, 2019
Natural gas fields give Israel a regional political boost With the expected gas boon, Israel plans to wean itself off coal and emerge as an unlikely energy exporter — providing both an economic and political lift. January 23, 2019
WATCH: The IDF officer who wrecked his chances to be chief of staff On Jan. 15, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi became IDF chief-of-staff. But there was another candidate in the running who arguably had a better operational record, i24 News reports. January 23, 2019
Iran spends $7 billion on terror, ambassador to the UN Danon says Danon said Iran spends $7 billion on terror activities in a speech to the the U.N. Security Council. January 23, 2019
Israeli organ transplants soar in 2018 Organ donations jumped 13 percent year-over-year in 2018. January 23, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 22, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 22, 2019. January 22, 2019
Trouble for Netanyahu: New poll predicts indictment to cost Likud four seats Four different parties would each gain one seat in the April Knesset election at the Likud's expense if the PM would face indictment. January 22, 2019
WATCH: Israel adds most advanced cancer treatment to healthcare system Israel developed one of the most advanced methods of cancer treatment. Called CAR-T, it has been added to the list of cancer treatments in its healthcare system. January 22, 2019
PA releases Palestinian sentenced to life in prison for selling land to Jews The PA released a man sentenced to life in prison for selling land to Jews, according to two senior Palestinian officials. January 22, 2019
French immigrants win millions in Israeli lottery Israel's first lottery winners of 2019 are French immigrants who took home a whopping 30 million shekels. January 22, 2019
Israel’s heavy rains reveal ancient horse figurines over 2,000 years old Israel's unusually heavy rains after a five-year drought have washed into the open two remarkable archaeological finds. January 22, 2019
WATCH: Ukraine, Israel sign ‘historic’ free trade agreement Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Ukrainian counterpart, President Petro Poroshenko, signed a free trade agreement on Monday in Jerusalem. January 22, 2019
Israel, US successfully test Arrow 3, the next-generation in missile defense The joint U.S.-Israel project is the highest layer of defense against ballistic missiles, including those that carry nuclear payloads. January 22, 2019
Leaked: Netanyahu confidante pressured website to defame political rival New leaks emerge of alleged pressure by a Netanyahu confidante to pressure Walla! News owner to run articles defaming a rival politician ahead of the 2013 elections. January 22, 2019
IDF: Iran hoped to change rules of engagement with Golan missile strike Iran's missile fired into northern Israel on Sunday was meant "to send a message," the IDF says. January 22, 2019
Reinvented legacy: Nazi’s paintings fund foundation for Jews The daughter of Hitler’s chief architect and Armaments Minister Albert Speer donated his paintings to help Jewish creative projects in Germany. January 22, 2019
Prime minister of Muslim-majority nation Mali to visit Israel in coming weeks Israel is reportedly preparing for an official visit from the head of state of yet another Muslim-majority African nation in the near future. January 21, 2019
Lebanese Daily: Hamas uncovers Israeli high-tech espionage effort against senior leader A Lebanese newspaper say Hamas terrorists in Gaza succeeded in discovering and dismantling various Israeli spy devices targeting a senior military commander. January 21, 2019
WATCH: EU innovation director talks ‘startup nation to smartup nation’ Jean-Eric Paquet, director-general of the European Union’s commission for research and innovation, talks technology at a conference sponsored by the Israel Innovation Authority titled “From Startup Nation to Smartup Nation." January 21, 2019
Netanyahu lawyers to attorney general: Wait on corruption cases until after elections Prime minister's lawyers urged Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit to hold off on corruption cases against Netanyahu. January 21, 2019
WATCH: Wounded couple plant tree for baby killed by terrorists The young couple, Shira and Amichai Ish-Rah, who were shot in a terrorist drive-by at a bus stop at the Ofra Junction on December 9 planted a tree in memory of their unborn baby, which died as a result of the attack. January 21, 2019
WATCH: IDF pounds Syrian air defense battery The Israel Defense Forces released a video of the targeting and destruction of a Syrian anti-aircraft battery on Sunday night. Syrian surface-to-air missiles can be seen being launched from the battery. January 21, 2019
Iran Air Force chief vows to destroy Israel despite impotence in face of airstrikes The head of Iran's Air Force vowed Israel's destruction following Israel's overnight attack on Iranian targets in Syria. January 21, 2019
Former Women’s March leader blasts Linda Sarsour as an ‘anti-Semite’ Former Women’s March leader upbraids ‘antisemite’ Linda Sarsour for posting article claiming Jews are waging war on black people. January 21, 2019
Roseanne Barr blasts Natalie Portman for refusing to accept ‘Jewish Nobel’ prize, calls decision ‘sickening’ New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been named as this year's Genesis Prize recipient. January 20, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 20, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 20, 2019. January 20, 2019
Netanyahu blasts attorney general over timing of TV interview Netanyahu criticized Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit's decision to appear on a news show in the middle of an investigation. January 20, 2019
Clandestine burger delivery service takes over Tel Aviv Israel’s burger culture has come a long way since the first McDonald’s restaurant opened there in 1993. January 20, 2019
Historic visit: Netanyahu lands in Chad to restore diplomatic relations Netanyahu landed in the north-central African country of Chad to restore diplomatic ties between the two countries. By David Isaac, World Israel News Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Chad on S... January 20, 2019
WATCH: Linda Sarsour promotes BDS at women’s march Self-described "Palestinian-American-Muslim" activist Linda Sarsour took the podium at the Women's March in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 19 to promote the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS) movement. January 20, 2019
Leaked: Netanyahu to be indicted in Bezek-Walla affair Israel's attorney general is reportedly going to accept the recommendation of the State Attorney's office and indict the prime minister in Case 4000. January 19, 2019
Netanyahu to visit Chad to officially renew diplomatic relations Over the weekend, Netanyahu will visit the African nation to renew diplomatic ties after a nearly five decade interruption. January 17, 2019
Thousands of Israeli parents opt for ‘dumb’ phones for kids Mothers launch the 'Let Them Grow Up in Peace' project, which works with elementary schools to encourage use of basic phones for young children. January 17, 2019
Poll: Benny Gantz, leader of ‘Israel Resilience,’ viewed as center-left Benny Gantz is viewed as center-left by the Israeli public, according to a new poll carried out by the Israel Broadcasting Authority. January 17, 2019
Israel Bar Association leader resigns after his arrest in alleged scandal The prime suspect denies the allegations. Justice Minister Shaked denies that she has been summoned for police questioning. January 17, 2019
Haredi parties sign to run jointly in Knesset election Agudat Yisrael and Degel HaTorah put their differences aside to continue their joint bid in the April ballot. January 16, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 16, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 16, 2019. January 16, 2019
National Union head: Bennett, Shaked left religious Zionists in lurch New National Union leader Bezalel Smotrich accuses Naftali Bennett and Ayelet Shaked of exploiting the Jewish Home party as a stepping-stone to their ultimate goals. January 16, 2019
Mossad agents who stole Iran’s nuclear files nearly captured in Tehran The Mossad operation to collect information about Iran's nuclear weapons program nearly came to a bad end, an Israeli news agency reports. January 16, 2019
World’s elite surfers converge on Netanya for competition Some 120 athletes from around the world arrived in Israel to compete in the World Surf League men’s QS 3,000 at Netanya's Kontiki Beach. January 16, 2019
Tel Aviv moves to triple municipal taxes on Airbnb units The rise in the number of long-term Airbnb rentals affects housing prices, the rental market and hotels, according to the Tel Aviv municipality. January 16, 2019
Madonna in talks to perform in Tel Aviv for Eurovision Madonna might be coming to Israel in 2019 to perform at Eurovision. January 16, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 15, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 15, 2019. January 15, 2019
Decline in high-tech exits plus growth show Israel building strong economic backbone "Israel is building a strong and significant infrastructure of companies," said Shira Azran, partner at Meitar Liquornik Geva Leshem Tal & Co. January 15, 2019
Runaway Merkava tank crosses highway while crew takes power nap An Israeli tank crew fell asleep as their 70-ton ride rolled backwards and across a major Israeli highway. January 15, 2019
Israeli divers search Danube River to find Holocaust victims’ remains An Israeli search and rescue group will begin operations in Europe’s Danube River this week to find remains of Holocaust victims. January 15, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 14, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 14, 2019. January 14, 2019
Jerusalem neighborhood in panic following stabbing, possible double homicide A Jerusalem neighborhood is in "panic" and feels its security undermined after a teenager was stabbed and an elderly couple killed. January 14, 2019
World Council of Churches running BDS program in Israel The World Council of Churches has brought 1,800 volunteers to Judea and Samaria to “witness life under occupation." January 14, 2019
Benny Gantz, new party head, accused of left-wing positions, criticizes Nation-State law "I will work to amend the Nation-State Law," Benny Gantz, head of Israel Resilience, said Monday. January 14, 2019
WATCH: Flash flood nearly washes away drivers in Israel’s north Two cars were washed away Sunday in flash flooding near Nahal Hilazon, a stream in northern Israel. Rescue units arrived at the scene and saved the lives of both drivers. January 14, 2019
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Jan 13, 2019 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on January 13, 2019. January 13, 2019
Facebook team will guide Israeli parties through election policies A special Facebook team will inform Israeli politicians on posting guidelines ahead of the April elections. January 13, 2019
