Father of 6 murdered in drive-by shooting terror attack Rabbi Raziel Shevach, a resident of the Havat Gilad outpost in northern Samaria, was murdered in a drive-by shooting Tuesday. He was 35. January 10, 2018
Political observers call passage of ‘mini-markets bill’ a ‘strategic mistake’ for Netanyahu’s Likud Netanyahu had warned that failure to pass the bill would bring an end to the coalition and bring on new elections. January 9, 2018
Netanyahu proposes construction of artificial islands to address overcrowding The Israeli PM suggests man-made islands as a solution to overcrowding and a suitable location for desalination and power plants. January 9, 2018
WATCH: What Israelis and tourists think about the ‘Shabbat Law’ WIN's Steve Leibowitz hit the streets of Jerusalem to hear what citizens and tourists had to say about the controversial Minimarket law. January 9, 2018
Knesset passes law shuttering mini-markets on Shabbat The government weathered a crisis and passed a law that forces the closure of convenience stores on the Sabbath. January 9, 2018
Over 500 new jobs to be created in eastern Negev Over a dozen factories and businesses will be established or expanded, bringing employment to hundreds in the South this year. January 8, 2018
VP Pence to visit Israel, Egypt, Jordan but will not meet with Palestinians Pence is not expected to meet with the Palestinians, who have sought to make east Jerusalem their capital. January 8, 2018
WATCH: Rare ancient archaeological site discovered in central Israel A rare prehistoric site was unexpectedly uncovered, providing new insight into the lives of our hunter-gatherer ancestors. January 8, 2018
WATCH: ‘Corruption is a threat to the political system and society’ Knesset member Yossi Yona discusses the differences between the 2011 social protest movement and the current protests. January 7, 2018
Despite government claims, Iran protests not over, Israeli expert says Iran's Revolutionary Guards released a statement saying protests have ended, but Israeli expert on Iran, Menashe Amir, told WIN more and more towns and villages are participating in the demonstrations. January 7, 2018
IDF: More terror victims in 2017, but number of attacks decreasing A report released by the IDF notes an increase in Israeli terror fatalities last year, although the number of attacks perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists has decreased. January 7, 2018
WATCH: Hasidic Jew dances with Palestinian Arab during traffic jam A Palestinian and a hasidic Jew decided to 'get up and dance' during a traffic jam in Gush Etzion, both enjoying the moment together. https://a7.org/media/a7radio/misc/video/18/jan/WhatsApp%20Video%202018-01... January 6, 2018
Israeli Arabs jailed for torching concert venue ‘offensive to Islam’ A group of Israeli Arabs was sent to prison for setting fire to a concert venue they deemed offensive to Islam. January 6, 2018
WATCH: Will Israel ban cryptocurrency trading? The Israel Securities Authority proposes prohibiting the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange from listing companies that primarily work with cryptocurrencies. January 5, 2018
Exclusive: Israeli lawmaker warns corruption ‘eating us from the inside’ Former social protest activist and current Knesset member Professor Yossi Yona warns that corruption is ripping Israeli society apart. By: Steve Leibowitz, World Israel News Just six years ago, Yossi Yona... January 4, 2018
Netanyahu coalition ‘like a juggler with 65 plates in the air’ A bill making it easier to sentence terrorists to death passed its first reading in the Knesset, but the legislation's chances of passing into law depend on the Prime Minister’s ability to keep his fragile coalition intact. January 4, 2018
Israeli literary giant Aharon Appelfeld dies at 85 Aharon Appelfeld, a child Holocaust survivor, authored dozens of collections of short stories and novels that were translated into 35 languages. January 4, 2018
Israeli lawmakers give initial nod to death penalty for terrorists bill Israeli lawmakers approved a preliminary bill on death penalties for terrorists. January 4, 2018
Analysis: ‘United Jerusalem’ law paves way for tampering with Israeli capital’s municipal boundaries The door is now open to tampering with the city's municipal boundaries in order to ensure a large Jewish majority. January 4, 2018
Israeli lawmakers’ plan to deport illegal infiltrators moves forward 'Today the Cabinet will approve the plan for deporting the infiltrators from Israel,' said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement. January 3, 2018
Israeli tourism shatters record in 2017 2017 was a record year for tourism to the Holy Land, with about 3.6 million tourists and NIS 20 billion in revenues from tourism alone. January 2, 2018
Knesset approves bill that prevents division of Jerusalem A bill requiring the support of a two-thirds Knesset majority in order to cede any part of Jerusalem has passed its last parliamentary hurdle. January 2, 2018
What Israelis are hoping for in 2018 WIN asked Israeli academics and diplomats as well as family members and friends about their expectations and hopes for 2018. January 1, 2018
Israel successful in getting dangerous content removed from social media Israel's success in getting dangerous content removed from social media has jumped from 50% in 2015 to 85% in 2017. January 1, 2018
WATCH: IDF counts down to 2018! In whichever language you speak, the IDF wishes you a very Happy New Year! January 1, 2018
Netanyahu’s Likud party votes unanimously for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria The Likud Central Committee voted in one voice for Israeli sovereignty over all of Judea and Samaria. December 31, 2017
WATCH: Did Netanyahu’s diplomacy efforts in 2017 pay off? Analysts discuss whether Netanyahu's diplomacy efforts in 2017, including visits to countries around the world, were successful. December 31, 2017
Report: French tax authority targets Jews; France denies allegation Globes Israel claims that a secret department was set up in France’s tax authority specifically to investigate French Jews. December 31, 2017
Goal of party vote to annex ‘settlements’ is to strengthen Netanyahu The governing party’s central committee will consider a resolution calling for the extension of Israeli law to all of the ‘settlements.’ December 31, 2017
Protesters in Iran: ‘Never mind Palestine, think about us’ As opposition to the current regime mounts in Iran, protesters in the Islamic Republic urge their government to turn its attention from Israel to domestic issues. December 30, 2017
UNESCO ‘regrets’ Israel’s withdrawal While confirming Israel's departure in 2018, the head of the UN cultural body urged the Jewish state to work "inside UNESCO" to "overcome differences." December 30, 2017
Five key moments in US-Israel relations in 2017 Love him or hate him, 2017 was a year dominated by President Donald Trump. The US-Israel relationship was no stranger to that. December 29, 2017
WATCH: Trump’s Jerusalem announcement gets support of Israeli left President Trump’s announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel received overwhelming support in Israel, including from the political left. December 28, 2017
Farmers, rabbis pray for rain amidst drought Israel's current water crisis is the most severe in more than a decade. December 28, 2017
Knesset opposition challenges law barring police from recommending ‘high profile’ indictments The government-sponsored 'recommendations law', barring police from recommending indictments of high-profile suspects after wrapping up their investigations, passed into law after a 43-hour Knesset filibuster. ... December 28, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Americans for their admiration Prime Minister Netanyahu posted a video message Thursday in which he thanked the American public for putting him in a top-ten most admired men list. December 28, 2017
200% increase in tourism to Samaria The world has discovered Samaria, Israel's heartland, and is visiting it in droves. December 28, 2017
Israel allocates $50 million to developing countries that support it Israel has decided to invest in the countries that support it. December 28, 2017
Knesset passes bill barring police involvement in indictments A law that forbids police investigators from submitting written recommendations to the prosecution on whether to indict a suspect became law after a two-day marathon of discussions. December 28, 2017
Israel pledges $11 million for future of Judea and Samaria The Israeli government approved the transfer of funds to bolster security in Judea and Samaria, areas that frequently sustain Palestinian terror attacks. December 27, 2017
Rivlin ‘clarifies’ position on anti-government protests, says ‘words were misunderstood’ After praising citizens who leave their computers to rally in town squares against corruption, the Israeli president says he does not call on Israelis to demonstrate. December 27, 2017
Analysis: Which countries will be next to move their embassies to Jerusalem? The US and Guatemala are already on board, and Israel is now actively pursuing other countries to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. December 27, 2017
Jerusalem’s Western Wall train station will be named after Trump In honor of Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, Israel is naming a new station at the Western Wall after him. December 27, 2017
Israel ‘not at all likely’ to reverse decision on leaving UNESCO After years of UNESCO's 'systematic attacks' on the Jewish state, Israel 'not at all likely' to reverse its decision to leave the organization. December 26, 2017
2 Turkish citizens deported after arrest in Jerusalem’s Old City Two Turkish citizens were deported back to their country and a third was barred from entering Jerusalem’s Old City following their arrest at the Temple Mount. December 26, 2017
Netanyahu, Japanese foreign minister tout strengthening ties Netanyahu made no mention of Japan's vote against Trump's recognition of Jerusalem at the UN, instead focusing on trade and technology ties. December 26, 2017
WATCH: ‘God bless you,’ Netanyahu tells Guatemalan leader Netanyahu thanked the Guatemalan president with a 'God bless you' over his decision to move the Central American country’s embassy to Jerusalem. December 25, 2017
At least 10 countries discussing embassy move to Jerusalem, says deputy foreign minister At least 10 countries besides the US and Guatemala are considering recognizing Jerusalem as the Israel capital. December 25, 2017
Leading contender for PM says dividing Jerusalem is a non-starter Lapid says he would not contemplate dividing the capital, even if it means no peace agreement with the Palestinians. December 25, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu sends greetings to Christian friends of Israel On Christmas eve, Netanyahu says he's proud that Christians not only survive, but thrive in Israel, as opposed to all other countries in the Middle East. December 24, 2017
WATCH: Meet the activists trying to save the Dead Sea The Dead Sea waters are dropping by more than a meter every year. Meet the activists documenting the changes. December 24, 2017
WATCH: Do tourists feel safe in Jerusalem? Our reporter asked tourists whether they feel safe in the Israeli capital. Some of their answers may surprise you. December 24, 2017
Anti-Netanyahu protester’s guillotine condemned by left and right An anti-Netanyahu protester carrying a violent sign has sparked criticism across the political spectrum. December 24, 2017
Hamas ‘just waiting for Abbas to die’ as Palestinian unity deal falters 'Hamas is just waiting for Abbas to die, or that he agrees to elections, to try and take over the West Bank,' says a counter-terrorism expert. December 24, 2017
Amid corruption allegations, Israeli politician resigns from leadership post A leading member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party stepped down from the position of Coalition Chairman, as police investigations proceed. December 20, 2017
Israel expects 100,000 or more Christians to visit during holidays Among the perks for Christian visitors provided this year by Israel’s Tourism Ministry are free shuttles from Jaffa Gate to Bethlehem and back on Christmas eve and a fireworks display in Nazareth. December 20, 2017
Victims of Brooklyn Chanukah fire laid to rest in Israel Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef joins thousands at the funeral of four fire victims from New York, who were buried Wednesday in Holon, Israel. December 20, 2017
Netanyahu says ‘so what’ if police recommend indicting him 'The law does not require that the prime minister resign if the police recommend that he be indicted. But it looks bad.' December 20, 2017
Israel develops strategy to address Nazi-linked Austrian party Israel will continue direct contact with Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, said Benjamin Netanyahu, despite the presence in Austria's government of a far-right party with historic links to the Nazis. December 19, 2017
Trump ‘moved’ by ‘great honor’ of having Israeli park named after him Trump expressed appreciation to the mayor of a northern Israeli town who announced the naming of a new park after the US president. December 19, 2017
