WATCH: Religious extremists block entrance to Jerusalem An extremist fringe of ultra-Orthodox Jews blocked the entrance to Jerusalem for three hours in protest of the IDF draft. November 26, 2017
Attorney general slams bills that ‘harm Israeli democracy’ Speaking in Haifa, Israel's Attorney General claimed democratic institutions are under attack by a cluster of bills that would ‘bring down the gatekeepers of the law.’ November 26, 2017
Solar power set to bolster Israel’s renewable energy supply With privatized solar power sources preparing to add 1,600 megawatts to Israel’s electricity supply in the next three years, the Jewish state is approaching its targets for renewable energy sources. November 26, 2017
Amazon setting up shipping center in Israel Amazon is seeking to establish a center in Israel, a move that will drastically affect prices. November 26, 2017
Fractured coalition as ultra-Orthodox minister quits cabinet Health Minister Yaakov Litzman quit the government over work carried out on railways during the Sabbath. November 26, 2017
US and Israel race to prevent publication of UN ‘blacklist’ of Israeli settlements About 100 companies operating in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem have received letters warning that they will be on a UN 'blacklist.' November 26, 2017
WATCH: All IDF commanders to have ready-to-launch drones strapped to their legs IDF commanders may start relying less on binoculars, as each is set to receive a commercial drone strapped to the legs. November 26, 2017
Pence to address Knesset during Chanukah visit Pence will address the Knesset in December, the first US leader to do so in almost a decade. November 23, 2017
Israeli NBA star will miss basketball World Cup Golden State Warriors player Omri Casspi disappointed that he cannot join Team Israel. November 23, 2017
Knesset advances bill to crack down on BDS activists within Israel 'They don’t want peace, they simply want to delegitimize the State of Israel and destroy it as the Jewish homeland,' said one of the bill's sponsors. November 22, 2017
UN offers praise, criticism in report on women in Israel The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) concluded that Israeli law has helped women in several areas, but there are still issues needing improvement. November 22, 2017
Netanyahu to be first Israeli premier to visit EU headquarters in 22 years Netanyahu will stop at the EU headquarters while in Brussels, in what could be another attempt to improve ties between the two entities. November 22, 2017
Netanyahu discusses Middle East hot spots with world leaders Netanyahu held conversation with Russian and French leaders to collaborate on the latest developments in the region. November 22, 2017
Kushner under investigation for efforts to block anti-Israel UN resolution Mueller is probing Kushner's contacts with foreign leaders, and specifically those with Israeli leaders. November 22, 2017
First footage emerges of Syrians crossing Israeli border for medical care For the first time, the IDF allowed journalists to film Syrians crossing the border en route to medical treatment at a hospital in northern Israel. November 21, 2017
Clashes continue over IDF draft law for ultra-Orthodox Protests against compulsory service in the Israeli army flared up again in Jerusalem and Bnei Brak, with a number of arrests made. November 20, 2017
Daimler-Mercedes Benz launches new research center in Tel Aviv Premium car manufacturer Daimler adds Israel to its global R&D network, which includes operations in the US, India and China. November 20, 2017
Ancient statue of lioness found near Sea of Galilee Impressive half-ton statue carved from basalt block could have adorned a house in 'lost city' of Julias. November 20, 2017
Police recover Torah scrolls stolen by Palestinians A joint Israeli-Palestinian operation brought about the return of stolen Torah scrolls. November 20, 2017
India scraps $500 million dollar missile deal with Israel India has cancelled a deal to acquire an Israeli-made weapons in favor of a domestically-developed product. November 20, 2017
102-year-old Holocaust survivor reunites with newly discovered nephew Using online data base, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum arranges meeting in Israel between elderly survivor and his 66 year old Russian nephew. November 20, 2017
Netanyahu questioned by police for 6th time The investigation into Netanyahu’s alleged corruption continues as he faced a sixth round of questioning by police. November 20, 2017
President Rivlin turns down pardon appeal of soldier who shot wounded terrorist Rivlin has turned down a pardon request by Azaria, who is serving time for shooting a neutralized terrorist while serving in the IDF. November 20, 2017
US-Israeli visa deal may rest on US demand for easing Palestinian travel restrictions A deal enabling Israelis to travel to the US without a visa is said to have been met with American demands. November 17, 2017
New Israeli bills to feature famous women of the arts The new Israeli 20-shekel and 100-shekel bills feature Rachel and writer Leah Goldberg, both beloved national figures. November 16, 2017
Historic objects displayed at Knesset as 70th Independence Day approaches Kibbutz Bror Hayil is lending to the Knesset the copy of the protocol and the gavel used in the vote by the president of the General Assembly. November 16, 2017
IDF soldier killed, another injured in car accident An IDF soldier was killed and another was injured in a car accident. November 16, 2017
Israeli minister: Prepare for one million Israelis in Judea and Samaria Communities in Judea and samaria should prepare for a massive influx of new residents, Minister Elkin said. November 15, 2017
WATCH: Leader of Israeli rescue team attacked by lion Yehuda Meshi Zahav, the founder and director of ZAKA, Israel's rescue and recovery organization, was suddenly knocked to the ground Wednesday by a lioness during a safari while on a break from training exercises with South African first responders. November 15, 2017
WATCH: Amazon offering huge salaries to snatch talent for new Israeli site Amazon is set to open its first R&D center in Israel. November 14, 2017
Netanyahu: Israeli ties around the world are better than ever ”There is no precedent for this in our history. Any intelligent person can see this. These opportunities were not created; we are creating them," Netanyahu said of Israel diplomatic ties. November 14, 2017
WATCH: Israelis getting fatter but living longer Despite rising obesity rates, Israelis are enjoying an increase in life expectancy. November 14, 2017
WATCH: US ambassador reacts to daughter wrapped in Israeli flag at Auschwitz gates David Friedman says a picture of his daughter wrapped in an Israeli flag at the Aushwitz gates symbolizes the challenges faced by the Jewish nation. November 14, 2017
Israeli life expectancy up 10 years since 1970 OECD reports that in all 35 member countries, average life expectancy has increased by 10.3 years since 1970. November 13, 2017
Labor party chairman: Impossible to evacuate 100,000 ‘settlers’ 'If we are in a time of peace, we should be able to find creative solutions.' November 12, 2017
Israeli high schools shut for one-day wage strike Teachers staged a "warning" strike on Sunday to protest what they deem insufficient salary increases. By: World Israel News Staff High school students in Israel received an impromptu vacation day on Sunda... November 12, 2017
WATCH: Israeli city fights pollution with electric car-sharing service Haifa has launched an electric car-sharing service to protect the environment and attract young couples. November 12, 2017
WATCH: Take a cable car ride to the Western Wall! The Jerusalem Development Authority has released a video simulation of a planned cable car to the Western Wall. November 12, 2017
35,000 Jews flock to Hebron for Shabbat, setting ‘all-time record’ Tens of thousands of Jews visited Hebron on Shabbat,, setting an "all-time high." November 12, 2017
WATCH: Will Smith is ‘Chillin’ by the Western Wall’ Will Smith says the Western Wall is 'a very spiritual, very powerful place.' November 10, 2017
Police show up at Netanyahu’s residence for 5th round of questioning The investigation into Netanyahu’s alleged corruption continues as he faces a fifth round of questioning by police. November 9, 2017
Druze Zionist: ‘Our children ‘fall through the cracks’ Despite the deep alliance between the State of Israel and its loyal Druze community, somehow the younger generation has fallen through the cracks. November 9, 2017
US security subcomittee debates embassy move ahead of Dec. 1 deadline; majority in favor Whether or not the time has come to relocate the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem was a subject of debate in Washington. November 9, 2017
British minister resigns over meetings with Israeli officials British Minister Priti Patel resigned after it was revealed that she held secret meetings with Israeli officials, offering to fund the IDF humanitarian operation in Syria. November 9, 2017
Israel leads world in blocking terrorists’ funding pipelines The founder of a law firm that successfully takes on sponsors of terrorism calls on European countries to follow Israel’s lead – as America did. November 8, 2017
Israeli tech company sues Apple over alleged patent violations Shortly after concluding a legal battle with Samsung, tech giant Apple prepares to face being sued by a Tel Aviv company. November 8, 2017
British minister likely to be fired over meetings with Israeli officials British Minister Priti Patel may lose her job after it was revealed she held several unofficial meeting with Israel officials, during which she offered to fund the IDF humanitarian operation in Syria. November 8, 2017
WATCH: ‘Why should we reject the chosen capital city of a close ally?’ A congressman lists four reasons for President Trump to move the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem. November 8, 2017
Netanyahu demands 2 billion shekels from Jewish National Fund In an escalating battle between the Jewish National Fund and the Israeli government, the fate of 2 billion shekels hangs in the balance. November 7, 2017
WATCH: Israeli Christians make secret pilgrimages to Lebanese religious sites Israeli Christians are using a circuitous route to reach religious sites in Lebanon. November 7, 2017
Israel sends emergency aid to plague-ridden Madagascar Israel has sent a humanitarian aid package to disease-stricken Madagascar. November 7, 2017
WATCH: Netanyahu fills in as tour guide for this year’s 3 millionth tourist The 3 millionth tourist to Israel in 2017 got a real surprise when they met their tour guide at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem. November 7, 2017
WATCH: 8 nations join Israel’s largest-ever air force drill The Israeli Air Force’s Ovda base is hosting Blue Flag, Israel's largest ever aerial drill with air forces involving more than 1,000 combat pilots and crews. November 7, 2017
Expert: Iran-North Korea nuclear collaboration is Israel’s ‘worst nightmare’ 'There are more differences between North Korea and Iran than there are similarities, but both countries are determined nuclear proliferators.' November 7, 2017
Israel hosts 7 air forces in largest drill in its history The IAF is hosting hundreds of pilots and support crews from air forces from seven nations, in the largest air drill in the Jewish state’s history. November 6, 2017
WATCH: US Ambassador Haley vows to end Obama’s ‘cowardly betrayal’ of Israel Haley vowed that the 'cowardly act' of allowing passage of Resolution 2334 was a 'betrayal [that] would never happen again.' November 5, 2017
British PM praises Balfour Declaration at centenary gala Theresa May delivered a strong speech that expressed warm support for the “visionary” letter and the State of Israel. November 3, 2017
WATCH: UK foreign secretary calls Balfour Declaration a ‘Pride Moment’ Boris Johnson describes his nation's pride in playing a role in the establishment of Israel. November 3, 2017
Ethiopian-born ‘Miss Israel’ once dreamed of the Jewish state, now advocates for it on US campuses “From as far back as I can remember, I was always told that I am Jewish and that I must live in Jerusalem,” said the former Miss Israel, who in 2013 became the first Ethiopian to hold the title. In Ethiopia,... November 3, 2017
