WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Dec. 5, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 5, 2018. December 5, 2018
Pepsico completes $3.2 billion purchase of Israel’s Sodastream 'I couldn't be prouder or more excited to welcome SodaStream to the PepsiCo family,' enthused PepsiCO CEO Ramon Laguarta. December 5, 2018
Netanyahu’s request denied: State says friends can’t pay his legal bills Netanyahu's request to be exempted from a rule that prohibits private funds from going to prime ministers in order to pay his legal fees was rejected by a special committee. December 5, 2018
Analysis: Israeli rights groups fail to blame illegals for violence against women As a movement protesting violence against women gains steam in Israel, online magazine Mida argues that the movement's leaders miss the mark when they blame the state for violence against Eritrean women committed by their own men. December 5, 2018
Tens of thousands demand government action to protect women After a day of protests across the country, some 30,000 people gathered at Tel Aviv’s Rabin Square demanding government action to protect women. December 5, 2018
IDF: Hezbollah planned to conquer Galilee Hezbollah's tunnels were part of a larger plan to invade the Galilee region in northern Israel. December 5, 2018
WATCH: Merkel blocked Jerusalem embassy moves by EU countries Tomas Sandell, founding director of the European Coalition for Israel, revealed in this video posted on Nov. 29 that German Chancellor Angela Merkel worked to prevent central and eastern European countries from moving their capitals to Jerusalem. December 5, 2018
Israeli neuro-modulation device may spell end to migraines It may look like Geordi’s visor in Star Trek, but Neurorelief's device shows promise in treating migraines. December 5, 2018
Netanya inaugurates first-ever Spanish public library wing in Israel Last week, the City of Netanya inaugurated the first-ever Spanish section in a public library in Israel. December 5, 2018
Hezbollah tunnel dug under UNIFIL noses The first Hezbollah tunnel exposed by the IDF had been dug right next to a UNIFIL position. December 5, 2018
WATCH: Special-needs youth join IDF Tiran Attia, executive director of "Special in Uniform," explains his program for special-needs Israelis joining the Israel Defense Forces. December 5, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Nov. 4, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 4, 2018. December 4, 2018
Israel to import duty-free eggs due to Salmonella fears Israel's health ministry decided that Israeli chicken farmers are not properly dealing with the salmonella danger and will therefore allow duty-free eggs to be imported. December 4, 2018
Israel drops Al-Quds University recognition due to terror cells, incitement Israel's minister of welfare and social services reversed an early decision granting recognition for social work degrees from Al-Quds University following reports of the school's anti-Israel activity. December 4, 2018
Jerusalem takes top spot in tourism growth among 100 cities Jerusalem experienced a 38 percent growth in incoming tourism in 2018. December 4, 2018
Israel’s northern operation wins broad political backing Operation Northern Shield won support from across Israel's political spectrum on Tuesday. December 4, 2018
Analysis: Why Egypt and Saudi Arabia now advocate ties with Israel Egypt’s president and the Saudi crown prince have reportedly been working to convince the Arab world to establish trade ties with Israel. December 4, 2018
Operation Northern Shield: IDF strikes Hezbollah terror tunnels Israel launched a major operation to destroy Hezbollah terror tunnels in the north. December 4, 2018
Survey: Right-left divide No. 1 tension in Israel for first time The Right and Left divide has been identified as the major split in Israeli society for the first time since a 16-year survey began. December 4, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Nov. 3, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 3, 2018. December 3, 2018
Gold treasure linked to Crusader conquest discovered in Caesarea The rare gold coins were hidden in the wall of a well during the Crusader conquest. Archaelogists guess that the owners never returned to reclaim them. December 3, 2018
Israeli High Court rejects terrorist family’s appeal, killer’s home to be destroyed The Israeli Supreme Court ruled Monday that the house of the terrorist who killed Ronen Lubarsky can proceed. December 3, 2018
Minister of housing appears set to jump ship to Likud Yoav Galant, minister of construction and housing, sees himself as defense minister in the next government, according to reports. December 3, 2018
‘Imaginary!’ Netanyahu blasts police accusations in Case 4000 On Sunday, PM Netanyahu went on the offensive against the police recommendations that he be charged with bribery. December 3, 2018
IDF officer removes signs calling for respecting Sabbath 'There is no current IDF order restricting cellular phone use in mess halls,' an IDF spokesman said. December 3, 2018
Rivlin celebrates Chanukah with IDF’s ‘modern-day warriors’ Rivlin commemorated the Chanukah miracle by lighting candles on the first night of the holiday with Torah-observant Israeli soldiers. December 2, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Dec. 2, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on December 2, 2018. December 2, 2018
HAPPY CHANUKAH FROM WIN! All of us at World Israel News would like to wish you a joyous Chanukah. December 2, 2018
Alfred Dreyfus statue erected in Israel The sculpture, a copy of one commissioned by the French government in 1985, honors the famed Jewish army officer falsely accused of treason and then reinstated in the early 20th century. December 2, 2018
Israeli cities, towns and companies fall in behind nationwide women’s strike A protest advocating more government involvement to stop violence against women gains backing from municipalities, private companies and major unions. December 2, 2018
Israeli opposition leaders demand Netanyahu resign Israeli opposition leaders called for Netanyahu's resignation after police recommended charging him for bribery. December 2, 2018
IDF opens training areas for hikers during Chanukah holiday – Enter with caution! The IDF is opening parts of its training grounds for hikes during Chanukah. December 2, 2018
Global Wage Report: Israeli salaries rising higher than World average Israel is a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy global wage report. December 2, 2018
Israeli police: Netanyahu committed bribery Israeli police say they've built a case against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Case 4000, also known as the "Walla-Bezeq affair." December 2, 2018
Army kashrut: New IDF department opens to female soldiers Women enlisting in the Israel Defense Forces will now have a new department available in which they can fulfill their years of service: Army Kashrut. December 2, 2018
Terror victim confronts his attacker in military court An Israeli disabled in a terror attack confronted the terrorist in military court last week. December 2, 2018
Opinion: Early elections might be just what Israel’s right needs Netanyahu’s political victory over Bennett in saving the coaltion and preventing an election for now may prove to be a pyrrhic one that could well come back to haunt him. December 1, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Nov. 29, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 29, 2018. November 29, 2018
Giant menorah set for Chanukah lighting at Western Wall Each night of the eight-day holiday, various rabbis will take turns lighting the massive candelabra. November 29, 2018
Saudi crown prince, Egypt’s al-Sisi guide Arab nations toward Israel The possibility of an Arab summit that would include Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority is also being considered. November 29, 2018
Revolt building in Israel’s main opposition party Zionist Union head Avi Gabbay faces growing discontent from party lawmakers and activists as elections seemingly draw nearer. November 29, 2018
New IDF division to guard Sinai border 'The organizational change is designed to provide a better solution to protect borders,' said a senior officer in the Southern Command. November 29, 2018
Ultra-Orthodox enlistment in IDF at record high Ultra-orthodox enlistment in the IDF hit a record high in 2017. November 29, 2018
Pontius Pilate’s ring discovered from site near Bethlehem The name of the Roman governor of Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate, has been identified on a bronze ring discovered 50 years ago. November 29, 2018
Gal Gadot, Bar Refaeli urge Israelis to get measles vaccine Wonder Woman Actress Gal Gadot and supermodel Bar Refaeli lend a hand to encourage Israelis to get the measles vaccine. By World Israel News Staff With Israel facing one of its worst measles outbreaks in ... November 29, 2018
WATCH: World powers turn to Israel for G20 security Israeli entities have been entrusted with confronting key security threats facing the upcoming G20 Summit in Argentina. November 28, 2018
WATCH: First 6 women set to serve on IDF battleship The IDF soldiers will serve on the Sa'ar 6 and represent the first women to serve as naval fighters on an Israeli missile ship. November 28, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Nov. 28, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 28, 2018. November 28, 2018
Tel Aviv on front lines in next war, Israel’s Home Front Commander Warns Israeli Home Front Commander Maj. General Tamir Yadai said people in Tel Aviv would not be able to enjoy life as usual in the next war. November 28, 2018
Three sets of triplets born same day at Sheba hospital The unusual became almost routine in the delivery room as three women had nine children in the space of 24 hours. November 28, 2018
Brazil embassy moving to Jerusalem, Jared Kushner learns From one 30-something son of a president to another: Brazil's embassy will be moved to Jerusalem. November 28, 2018
Analysis: Holding ‘Area E1’ may define Israel’s destiny ‘Area E1' - Israel’s destiny has rarely been more explicitly defined. November 28, 2018
Trump: We’re staying in Mideast to back Israel Trump cited Israel as one of the main reasons the U.S. is in the Middle East. November 28, 2018
Israeli minister to US governors: Take action against Airbnb Israel's government is looking to find ways to make Airbnb regret its decision to single out Jewish apartments for a boycott. November 28, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap! – Nov. 27, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on November 27, 2018. November 27, 2018
Netanyahu will visit Chad, announce full diplomatic relations Diplomatic relations between Israel and Chad, a Muslim-majority country, were severed in 1972. November 27, 2018
Hamas reportedly offers to hand over Gaza to Palestinian Authority Hamas leaders are ready to return control of the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, according to a Lebanon-based news agency. November 27, 2018
Khan al-Amar Deux: A second illegal Bedouin outpost emerges A second Bedouin outpost, built with European Union funding only a few hundred feet away from Khan al Ahmar is the newest front in the protracted battle for control of the Adumim region in Judea. November 27, 2018
Austrian chancellor Kurz leads fight against anti-Semitism 'Anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism are getting blurred, but they are two sides of the same coin,' said the Austrian leader, noting his country’s laden past regarding European Jewry. November 27, 2018
El Al pays price for Sabbath flight El Al's controversial flight to Israel, which could not make it to the destination in time for Shabbat, will cost the airline close to NIS 2 million. November 27, 2018
