Israeli anthem plays in Abu Dhabi for first time After an Israeli judoka won gold in the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, organizers allowed Israel’s national anthem to be played as he received his medal. October 28, 2018
WATCH: Omani foreign minister defends Netanyahu’s visit, talks with Israel Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah faced criticism of the Arab nation's recent decision to host an Israeli delegation including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. October 28, 2018
Likud bill seeks to bury foreign-funded NGOs in high taxes "Foreign governments are bypassing the public by funding organizations that work to change the country from within," said Im Tirzu CEO Matan Peleg. October 28, 2018
Netanyahu Scoffs at Hamas ‘protection’ racket Prime minister Netanyahu flatly rejected Hamas' ultimatum for $15 million a month in exchange for quiet on the border. October 28, 2018
Ex-Amb. Oren: Recognize non-Orthodox US Jewish streams Reeling from the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, Michael Oren calls on Orthodox parties to 'unite the people.' October 28, 2018
Netanyahu pays surprise visit to Oman Netanyahu on Friday returned from an unannounced visit to Oman, the two countries confirmed, meeting the Gulf state's leader in the first visit of its kind in over 20 years. October 27, 2018
Israeli defense minister picks country’s new military chief Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman announced his selection to serve as IDF's new chief of staff. October 26, 2018
‘Putsch’ plotter, a former Netanyahu confidante, denies charges Gideon Saar, once close to Israel's prime minister, rushed to defend himself against charges of a putsch. October 25, 2018
IDF Spokesman: ‘Hamas terrified of thought of war with Israel’ The IDF has stood up against worse challenges than the terror Hamas currently confronts it with, said Israeli Army Spokesman Ronen Manelis. October 25, 2018
Netanyahu, China VP meet: $10 billion and counting Prime Minister Benjamin outlined the natural business partnership that exists between Israel and China when meeting Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, Wednesday. October 25, 2018
WATCH: ‘Self-defense is key to our destiny,’ Netanyahu declares Netanyahu addressed JFNA's General Assembly in Tel Aviv, announcing, "Jewish survival is guaranteed in the Jewish state, if we defend ourselves." October 24, 2018
Israel Aerospace lands India deal worth $777 million A new contract puts Israel Aerospace Industries over the $3 billion mark in sales to India in just over a year. October 24, 2018
Billionaire James Packer: Netanyahu probes drove me from Israel 'Israel will never be the same for me. Too many things have changed, and it's a bigger loss than the bad deals I've made,' Packer said of his current relationship with the country. October 24, 2018
Israeli president accused of plotting ‘putsch’ to shunt Netanyahu aside A report claims Israeli President Reuven Rivlin planned to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rivlin denies it. October 24, 2018
Knesset Speaker: ‘Rumors of death of Israeli democracy greatly exaggerated’ Speaker of the Knesset Yuli Edelstein made his remarks in light of critical comments about Israel by American Jewish leaders over the last months. October 24, 2018
Israel endangered by Democrat D.C. takeover, foreign ministry official warns Last week, a Foreign Ministry official warned a Knesset Committee of the dangers of a Democratic takeover in D.C. October 24, 2018
Former Likud MK: Left shares blame for Rabin’s Murder The leader of the Zehut (or "Identity") party says the danger of trampling on democracy, as the left did during the Oslo Accords, is the real lesson to take from Rabin’s assassination. October 23, 2018
Stabbing attack thwarted at Cave of the Patriarchs Israeli border guards quickly disarmed a Palestinian male planning at attack at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron on Tuesday. October 23, 2018
Bennett: ‘There won’t be a joint capital in Jerusalem even in 1,000 years’ Jewish Home Party Chairman Naftali Bennett made clear his opposition to a divided Jerusalem following President Trump's reported comments about getting tough with Israel. October 23, 2018
WATCH: Massive Tel Aviv sing-along draws thousands of Americans Stressing the theme of unity, Israeli and North American Jewish leaders joined a mass singing event at Tel Aviv’s Hayarkon Park. October 23, 2018
Netanyahu thanks US Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, a pro-Israel powerhouse 'We have never had a better defender of Israel and a better defender of the truth,' Netanyahu told outgoing Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen. October 23, 2018
WATCH: Chinese VP visits Israel as trade tops $11 billion Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan arrived for a four-day state visit to Israel to strengthen ties, trade, and high-tech collaboration. October 22, 2018
Israeli farmers distressed as Jordan declares intention to reclaim land Arava Regional Council Head Eyal Bloom implored the prime minister to intervene on behalf of the farmers who worked the lands leased from Jordan. October 22, 2018
Israeli president: ‘Inner war’ our greatest threat Israeli President Reuven Rivlin warned of the danger of an "inner war" in his address to the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) in Tel Aviv, on Monday. October 22, 2018
NASCAR’s first Israeli driver wins 2nd straight title The Israeli NASCAR driver dominated the season-finale at Circuit Zolder to win his second straight championship. October 22, 2018
Israel’s youth Olympic team makes country proud, captures 3 medals Led by 15-year-old Anastasya Gorbenko, the Israeli team took home three medals, offering a glimpse of a promising future. October 22, 2018
Israel divided: Rabin memorials reveal split in Israeli society The divide over Rabin's assassination is on display once again during the anniversary of his murder 23 years ago today. October 21, 2018
Netanyahu angers right over illegal Bedouin outpost On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the delay of the destruction of the illegal Bedouin outpost Khan Al Ahmar. October 21, 2018
WATCH: Could Australian embassy move ‘burst the dam’? In light of Australia's potential embassy move to Jerusalem, former Israeli diplomat Itzhak Levanon addresses whether the step could pave the way for a flood of other countries to follow suit. October 19, 2018
Jewish groups raise $9,000 for Beersheba family who lost home to rocket Jewish organizations were quick to offer aid to the latest Israeli victims of Palestinian terrorism. October 18, 2018
IDF strikes back: 20 Gaza terrorist targets blasted Israel Defense Forces retaliated on Wednesday morning to a missile strike on Beersheba, hitting 20 “military facilities” in the Gaza Strip. October 17, 2018
Poll: 77% of Israelis Favor Attacking Iran in Syria A large majority of Israelis favor continued strikes against Iranian forces helping the Syrian Assad regime. October 17, 2018
Arab MK quits over law defining Israel as Jewish state Knesset Member Zouheir Bahloul belatedly resigned from the Israeli parliament in protest over the Nation-State Law. October 17, 2018
Israel devises legal means to block Bedouin polygamy On Tuesday, Cabinet members proposed an addition to a new law geared to reducing polygamy in the Bedouin sector. October 16, 2018
Bulldozing thieves caught destroying 2,000-year-old Jewish village Israel Antiquity Authority inspectors caught thieves red-handed as they damaged a biblical archaeology site in search of treasure. October 16, 2018
40 stolen birds found in Palestinian’s socks Israeli authorities foiled a plan to smuggle finches across the Allenby Bridge crossing. The black market in birds appears to be an ongoing problem. October 16, 2018
Netanyahu blasts Israel’s ‘leftocracy’ in Knesset kick-off “What bothers you is not the loss of democracy, but the loss of the leftocracy,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in his speech opening the Israeli parliament's winter session. October 16, 2018
Attorney to political stars passes: Netanyahu mourns death Jacob Weinroth, a leading Israeli attorney who represented Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, died Tuesday following a losing battle with cancer. October 16, 2018
IDF Sweep: 15 terrorists arrested in Judea, Samaria On Monday night, Israeli military and security services arrested 15 wanted terrorist suspects. October 16, 2018
Israel’s lone gold medalist auctioning off his medal “I need the money," Israel's only Olympic gold medalist told Walla News, explaining his desire to sell his precious medal. By Joseph Wolkin. World Israel News Gal Fridman, Israel’s only gold medal winne... October 16, 2018
Palestinian baby gets life-saving heart transplant from Israeli child A Palestinian baby received a heart transplant at Tel Aviv's Sheba Medical Center just hours after the Jewish donor's parents agreed to donate the organ. October 15, 2018
Ancient Israel, China meet in first-ever joint antiquities exhibit Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum is sending 15 artifacts to China in the first-ever joint cultural project involving antiquities between the two nations. October 15, 2018
Justice minister: Knesset must have power to veto high court Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked said her Jewish Home Party will require the next government to approve veto power over the Supreme Court. October 15, 2018
Terrorist killed in Samaria stabbing attack A terrorist was shot and killed after attempting a stabbing attack in Samaria on Monday afternoon. October 15, 2018
Arab butchers fined for illegally dealing in shark meat Arab owners of a butcher shop in Jerusalem were fined for engaging in the illegal sale of shark meat. October 15, 2018
Israeli supreme court judge narrowly dodges carjacking Israeli Supreme Court Judge David Mintz sped away from three Palestinians armed with hammers who tried stopping his car. October 15, 2018
Netanyahu lauds Christian media: ‘Champions of Truth’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to members of the international media on Sunday at the second annual Christian Media Summit. October 15, 2018
WATCH: Israeli holy sites draw record number of Chinese tourists While Israeli tourism is at an all-time high, a portion of this trend can be attributed to Chinese visitors, whose numbers have more than than doubled since 2015. October 14, 2018
Israel’s supreme court blocks deportation of BDS supporter The Supreme Court halted the deportation of Lara Alqasem, an Arab-American student ordered out of the country for supporting BDS. October 14, 2018
Ancient city of Hebron to see first Israeli construction in 16 years On Sunday afternoon, Israel's government approved for the first time in 16 years a budget for building new Jewish homes in Hebron. October 14, 2018
WATCH: ‘Living for 200 years’: Israeli stem cell research offers new path to longevity New methods of acquiring stem cells have removed ethical impediments to ongoing studies. October 14, 2018
Israel defense minister strongly hints Gaza war ahead "In the last months we made every effort, we've overturned every stone," said Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman, suggesting Israel had no choice but to attack Hamas. October 14, 2018
WATCH: Why is it so hard to capture the Barkan terrorist? Security forces captured the terrorist who stabbed and wounded an IDF soldier but the manhunt for the Barkan shooter is still on. A former Shin Bet agent explains the challenges. October 14, 2018
WATCH: Daily Israel News Recap – Oct 11, 2018 Here is a recap of the top Israel news stories on October 11, 2018. October 12, 2018
Israel grounds F-35 fighter jets after US crash The Israeli military said its fleet of F-35 warplanes has been sidelined based on news of a similar aircraft crashing in the U.S. October 11, 2018
10 US baseball players making aliyah to fulfill Israel’s Olympic dream Ten American baseball players are slated to make aliyah in an effort to help Israel reach the 2020 Olympics. October 11, 2018
WATCH: Israel to join UN Special Rescue Alliance A delegation of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group will arrive in Israel to authorize the National Rescue Unit's acceptance to the UN organization. October 11, 2018
Justice Minister: Trump era golden opportunity to impose sovereignty Israel's justice minister says now is the best time to annex Area C of Judea and Samaria, while Trump is president. October 11, 2018
Knesset Speaker refuses to speak at politicized Rabin memorial MK Yuli Edelstein canceled his speech at the Rabin memorial after he learned it would be a left-wing rally. October 11, 2018
Gaza false alarm: Iron Dome interceptor fired accidentally An Iron Dome interceptor was fired in error at 10:07 AM Israel time on Thursday, the IDF reported. October 11, 2018
