Israel boycotts Paris film festival over anti-IDF movie Ambassador Aliza Bin-Noun will not attend an Israeli film festival in Paris that features a movie defaming the IDF. February 12, 2018
Ahead of election year, Knesset begins debate on 2019 budget The budget is being discussed well in advance, as 2019 is slated to be an election year in Israel. February 12, 2018
WATCH: Meet the leader of Israel’s newest pioneers turning the desert green The OR movement is trying to bring thousands of Israelis to live in the South as pioneers. February 11, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu slams corruption probe Netanyahu harshly criticized the Israeli police chief and the investigators who are seeking an indictment on corruption charges. February 9, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu’s party defends him as investigation intensifies The Likud party vows to stand by Netanyahu. February 9, 2018
WATCH: 1,800-year-old mosaic uncovered in Israel Byzantine Era mosaic dating back 1800 years found in Caesaria. February 9, 2018
WATCH: Does Israel’s new envoy to Jordan face a rocky road to Amman? Amir Weissbrod has been named as Israel's replacement for Einat Schlein, who left the Jewish state's embassy in Amman during a crisis in July that erupted when an Israeli security guard shot and killed two Jordanians during an attack. February 8, 2018
Israeli court rejects appeals in murder of Palestinian teen case The Abu Khdeir murder case, which was roundly condemned across the Israeli political spectrum, has finally come to an end. February 8, 2018
Netanyahu feuds with police chief ahead of corruption probe findings Netanyahu lashed out at Israel’s chief of police as the investigation into the prime minister's conduct approaches a critical point. February 8, 2018
Riyadh denies claims Israel-bound Indian flights will use Saudi airspace Conflicting reports have emerged with regard to India Air's recently announced direct flights to the Jewish state. February 8, 2018
Polls: Majority of Israelis support deportation of illegal migrants While the Israeli government's decision to deport Africans who illegally entered the country has been challenged on the international stage, polls demonstrate a majority of Israelis support this policy. February 7, 2018
WATCH: Israeli diamond industry draws dealers to Tel Aviv The World Diamond Exchange is located in the center of Tel Aviv and draws professionals from all over the world for International Diamond Week. February 7, 2018
Poland defies US, Israel by signing law ‘whitewashing’ Holocaust Poland's president signed a bill that outlaws blaming Poland as a nation for crimes committed by Nazi Germany during the Holocaust, ignoring protest from countries such as Ukraine, Israel, and the US. February 6, 2018
WATCH: Israeli minds shift auto technology into high gear WIN's Steve Leibowitz speaks with a Honda Xcelerator representative about bringing new innovations to life in Israel. February 6, 2018
WATCH: Russian president inherits Tel Aviv apartment from former teacher Vladimir Putin may be the newest landlord renting out prime real estate in Tel Aviv. February 6, 2018
Bennett warns Poland he’s coming to ‘tell the truth’; Poles cancel visit While Naftali Bennett had planned to speak in Poland on Wednesday to address the new 'death camps' law, Polish officials apparently quashed the visit. February 5, 2018
Knesset simulates attack and evacuation to alternate site The Knesset simulated an attack on the building and the resumption of parliamentary activities at an alternate site, thus ensuring the continuity of Israeli government. February 5, 2018
Netanyahu accuses Soros of meddling in Israel’s migrant policy Prime Minister Netanyahu accused billionaire George Soros of funding a wave of protests against the imminent deportation of unlawful migrants. February 4, 2018
Former Mossad agent lauds German nationalists, later backtracks Rafi Eitan lent support to the AfD's battle against Muslim migrants in Europe, but later walked back his support. February 4, 2018
Israeli lawmakers blast Poland’s ‘Holocaust denial’ law Knesset members respond by joining forces to propose a new Israeli law that would make Holocaust denial a criminal offense. February 2, 2018
WATCH: Israel’s billion dollar plan to save Gaza from collapse Israel is working hard to improve the quality of life for Gaza's residents. February 2, 2018
Rivlin concludes Greece visit with praise for strong ties, security cooperation President Rivlin lauded the warm relations between Israel and Greece and the growing security cooperation, which contributes to stability to the region. February 1, 2018
After heavy rain, Israel’s Chief Rabbi lifts call for public prayer Israel's Chief Rabbi says there is no longer a need for the public to pray for rain, but individuals can continue praying for a wet winter. February 1, 2018
WATCH: Israel marks 50 years since tragic loss of submarine Retired General Nir Maor recalls the loss of the submarine Dakar. February 1, 2018
WATCH: Trump reiterates ‘Jerusalem is Israel’s capital’ The US President recalls his recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel during the State of the Union Address. January 31, 2018
‘Super blue blood moon’ presents rare celestial sight It’s been over 150 years since the last total lunar eclipse of this variety. January 31, 2018
Polish TV: Call them ‘Jewish death camps’ because ‘Jews ran crematoria’ Anti-Semitism rears its ugly head in Poland, where controversy over a new law barring use of the term ‘Polish death camp’ sparked backlash. January 31, 2018
Haim Gouri, legendary Israeli fighter and poet, dies at 94 Haim Gouri, poet, warrior and founding father, has died. He was 94. January 31, 2018
Diverse group of Israeli lawmakers unite for backgammon tournament 'This is a nice moment, in which there is no differentiation between coalition and opposition, Jews and Arabs, secular and ultra-Orthodox,' commented Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. January 31, 2018
Israeli lawmaker: time to ‘shatter blatant lies’ about African migrants Israeli lawmakers defended the government's deportation policy for African migrants. January 30, 2018
Bennett: Israeli schools to teach about Polish complicity in Holocaust Israeli students will learn about nations that helped in the 'Final Solution' in reaction to a proposed Polish law. January 30, 2018
Israel, Poland agree to jointly formulate Holocaust bill Netanyahu and Morawiecki agreed that teams from the two countries would try to reach understandings regarding a Polish law that bans phrases such as 'Polish death camps.' January 29, 2018
Netanyahu-Trump position impacting world views on limiting Iran’s ballistic missiles Last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Netanyahu held closed-door talks with many world leaders, with the Iranian threat topping his agenda. January 29, 2018
Severed doll heads doused in red paint left at Tel Aviv immigration office Netanyahu called the campaign against the government decision 'absurd' and 'baseless.' January 28, 2018
WATCH: Israel honors righteous diplomats Righteous diplomats from 21 countries risked their lives to save thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Israel is honoring these heroes. January 28, 2018
Drug trafficker killed in border shootout with Israeli police A smuggler was killed during a successful bust, yielding a massive seizure of illegal drugs. January 28, 2018
Netanyahu slams Polish Holocaust bill, says ‘one cannot change history’ Netanyahu and Israeli leaders across the political spectrum slammed a Polish law that bans using phrases such as 'Polish death camps.' January 28, 2018
WATCH: Israeli archaeologists find oldest human ancestor outside of Africa Human remains dating back 200,000 years found in a cave on Mount Carmel. January 28, 2018
WATCH: Netanyahu thanks Trump for historic Jerusalem decision, ‘forever etched on the hearts of our people’ During PM Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Netanyahu praises Trump for 'expediting the moving of the US embassy to Jerusalem.' January 26, 2018
Syrian infant discharged from Israeli hospital after life-saving surgery A Syrian baby who received heart surgery in Israel was discharged from hospital but will return in a few months for another operation. January 25, 2018
Netanyahu to visit Putin in Moscow, will discuss Syria and Iran Netanyahu and Putin to sit down in Moscow next week to discuss Syria and Iran. January 25, 2018
Netanyahu pushes world leaders for changes in Iran nuclear deal Netanyahu held brief meetings with a long list of world leaders on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. January 25, 2018
WATCH: Knesset advances bill to limit noise from Muslim calls to prayer The Knesset advanced the controversial 'Muezzin Bill', which, would limit the time and volume of the traditional Muslim call to prayer made over loudspeakers across the country. January 25, 2018
WATCH: Israeli leader’s persistent obsession to kill Yasser Arafat Just how far did Ariel Sharon go in his mission to assassinate Yasser Arafat? January 25, 2018
Israeli researchers decipher Dead Sea Scroll After assembling dozens of tiny scroll fragments, University of Haifa researchers cracked the code of the second to last unpublished Dead Sea Scroll. January 24, 2018
Netanyahu will meet with Trump to fix or scrap Iran deal Netanyahu and Trump will meet on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, with the Iran nuclear deal expected to be their main focus. January 24, 2018
Pence displayed ‘intense passion for Israel and the Jewish people’ Israeli experts were struck by the vice president's deep and authentic expressions of love for the State. January 23, 2018
17 graves to be exhumed in Yemenite missing children case State Attorney permits exhumation of 17 graves for genetic testing, hopes findings will shed light on the fate of missing Yemenite children. By: Margot Dudkevitch, World Israel News The State Attorney’s o... January 23, 2018
Israeli Defense Minister bans songwriter who compared Palestinian soldier-slapper to Anne Frank Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman instructed Army Radio to ban songs by and interviews with Yehonatan Geffen for comparing Ahed Tamimi to Anne Frank. January 23, 2018
WATCH: Pence and Netanyahu Visit Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum Pence laid a wreath in memory of the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust. January 23, 2018
Police recommend indictment of Israeli Arab lawmakers for corruption Israel's police recommends indictment of members of the Israeli Arab Balad political party for corruption and illicit activities. January 23, 2018
WATCH: Pence’s Knesset address was ‘very impressive’ Lenny Ben-David of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs discusses Pence's 'impressive' Knesset speech and the 'important messages' in contained. January 23, 2018
Pence: ‘The best days for the US and our most cherished ally, Israel, are yet to come’ Pence and Netanyahu stressed their deep friendship and the common goals shared by the US and Israel, including the resolve to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. January 23, 2018
Coalition ‘crisis’ in Netanyahu government is ‘just electioneering,’ says political analyst A top political scientist says Netanyahu can weather the current coalition crisis and may lead his government to a full term. January 22, 2018
WATCH: Pence thrills Knesset with fiery, biblical, pro-Israel speech 'We stand with Israel because your cause is our cause, your values are our values, and your fight is our fight.' January 22, 2018
Pence at Knesset: US embassy will move to Jerusalem by end of 2019 Trump “righted a 70-year wrong” by acknowledging Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, Pence said, adding that the US Embassy will move there by the end of 2019. January 22, 2018
Pence in Jerusalem: Proud to be in Israel’s capital Netanyahu warmly welcomed Pence, who said it was an honor to be in 'Israel's capital, Jerusalem.' January 22, 2018
WATCH: PM Netanyahu welcomes ‘dear friend’ Pence to Israel Netanyahu calls Pence a 'dear friend,' says it's the first time he can join a foreign leader in calling Jerusalem Israel's capital. January 22, 2018
WATCH: VP Mike Pence and wife Karen greeted warmly in Tel Aviv Mike Pence and his wife Karen received a warm reception at Ben-Gurion Airport Sunday evening. January 21, 2018
Pence, longtime friend of Israel, to receive warm welcome in Jewish State Those who know the Vice President and those who have followed his career say that Israel has no better friend than Mike Pence. January 21, 2018
