Top Israeli food manufacturer faces boycott over bid to cancel right-wing TV personalityReligious Zionist rabbis declare boycott against Strauss Group over its efforts to cancel right-wing pundit. August 4, 2023
Supreme Court rejects request to dismantle Homesh YeshivaThe petitioners were ordered to pay 15,000 shekels (approximately $4,000) in court costs. August 4, 2023
Church blocks Jewish worshippers from praying at site of biblical prophetThe local Arab Christian community views the visits by Hasidic Jews as disruptive, considering them an aggressive intimidation tactic by 'ultra-nationalists.' August 4, 2023
WATCH: ‘Fell in love with Jerusalem’ – Hollywood actor praises Israel and JudaismIsrael has 'no better friend than Jon Voight,' Prime Minister Netanyahu stated while hosting the American celebrity. August 3, 2023
Sara Netanyahu joins campaign to protect children from abuseAmid reports of shocking child abuse at a number of preschools and daycare centers, the prime minister's wife has joined the call for better protection for these vulnerable children. August 3, 2023
‘Criminals in suits’: MKs slam Supreme Court before likely ruling to void law protecting Netanyahu'Today, we will find out if three judges will throw away Israeli democracy,' wrote Transportation Minister Miri Regev (Likud) on Twitter. August 3, 2023
DEBATE: Should Israeli diplomats ask US Congress to meddle in its internal affairs?Nadiv Tamir and Gilad Katz debate the open letter sent by Israeli diplomats to the US Congress on the current political crisis in Israel. August 3, 2023
Scared of a baby cow? Palestinians say Israel is planning to build the Third Temple, destroy Al Aqsa MosqueTheir source is a report on government funding a project to raise a red heifer, whose ashes, according to Torah law, can purify Jews so they can bring sacrifices again. August 3, 2023
Israeli teen discovers ancient ‘magical mirror’ at archaeological site2,000 year old mirror with special engravement believed to protect against the 'Evil Eye' found in northern Israel by 17-year-old. August 3, 2023
‘Cultural apartheid’: Israel Bedouins outraged over anti-polygamy lawBedouin-Israelis say government efforts to end practice of multiple wives a 'religious war' and 'cultural coercion.' August 3, 2023
Jordan border tensions: 5 infiltrators captured, ‘unusual’ weapons smuggling foiledShin Bet investigating weapons smuggling attempt from Jordan; a week later, seven men cross illegally into Israel from Jordanian territory. August 3, 2023
Amazon to invest $7.2 billion in Israel, launches Tel Aviv data centers'Israeli society and democracy are coming out strengthened,' Netanyahu said in apparent reference to the passing of the first piece of legislation for judicial reform. August 3, 2023
Israel’s natural gas revolution leads to $86b in savingsEvery household saved more than $33,000 over the past decade thanks to the discoveries off the coast. August 2, 2023
‘Terrified, experiencing flashbacks’: Terror victim inadvertently aided Ma’ale Adumim shooterTzvika Cohen was shocked to learn that the Palestinian man to whom he gave a ride home was the terrorist who wounded six people in a shooting incident Tuesday. August 2, 2023
Anti-reform protests more dangerous to Israel than BDS, say Likud officialsThe charge was made in reaction to local media complaining that the prime minister interviews only on foreign news shows and not locally. August 2, 2023
Israel’s Supreme Court to rule on LGBT adoption, despite gov’t opposition'The Supreme Court is overstepping its authority. The role of the court is to interpret the law, but the court is acting as a legislative [body],' said Michael Foa, of the conservative NGO Choosing Family. August 2, 2023
IDF veteran self-immolates after PTSD benefits claim denied, in life-threatening conditionCombat veteran hospitalized in life-threatening condition; his mother says she and her son were repeatedly ignored by the Defense Ministry. August 2, 2023
Israeli citizen ‘very concerned’ about ‘lack of democracy’ in the US – a satire'Do not interfere' in Israel's internal affairs, Canadian-Israeli woman demands of the Biden administration. August 1, 2023
UAE wooing leftist Israeli doctors with ‘golden visas’ amid judicial overhaul tensionsEmirati hospitals offer to triple Israeli doctors' salaries, should they agree to relocate to the Gulf kingdom. August 1, 2023
Golda Meir expected Palestinian state alongside Israel – declassified reportAccording to transcripts of declassified conversations, Meir believed that there would eventually be a Palestinian state established next to Israel. August 1, 2023
WATCH: ‘There will be no civil war,’ claims of Israeli apartheid are ‘hogwash,’ Netanyahu tells NBCNetanyahu spoke with NBC News about his controversial judicial overhaul plan, the Iranian threat, prospects for peace and the state of Israeli democracy. August 1, 2023
‘I am a decent man’ – Lapid slams unity gov’t rumorsYair Lapid says that as a 'decent person,' he can't agree to join a broad unity government headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. August 1, 2023
In first, all 15 Supreme Court justices to hear petitions against ‘reasonableness law’ curbing their powerThe hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Sept. 12, Supreme Court President Esther Hayut announced. July 31, 2023
Israel, Zambia forge deals as Jerusalem pushes into Africa; presidents to meet in Jerusalem'Africa is blossoming, and so is the potential for relations between Israel and countries on the continent,' said Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. July 31, 2023
Saudi-Israel deal would entail delay in sovereignty over Judea, Samaria for four years – reportNeither side is really interested in the Palestinian track but Riyadh officially wants something on the issue in order to please the U.S. July 31, 2023
Netanyahu to Fox News: ‘Everybody has an opinion on Israel, we’ll make our own decisions’'In sovereign states, sovereign democracies, the elected representatives of the people make the decisions, and that is how it is going to be in Israel,' the Israeli prime minister said. July 31, 2023
Mossad chief secretly visited DC to discuss Saudi dealDavid Barnea met with the U.S. national security advisor at the White House ahead of his trip to Jeddah. July 31, 2023
Protecting Israeli women: Law for abusers, drafted by Ben-Gvir and Levin, passesThe bracelet is seen as an alternative to jailing domestic abusers while better ensuring the safety of their potential victims. July 31, 2023
‘Free Rabin assassin from prison’ – on this condition – attorneyAfter court invalidates 'personal law,' former lawyer for prime minister's killer argues for nullification of laws that targeted his client. July 31, 2023
WATCH: This is what could end democracy on earth, Netanyahu warnsIsraeli prime minister breaks down the Israeli Parliament's judicial reform bill to overhaul the Israeli Supreme Court's powers on 'Life, Liberty & Levin.' July 31, 2023
Opposition demands judicial reform freeze until 2025; Likud refuses"We invite him to enter into negotiations today so that we can all reach a broad agreement," Netanyahu's party said. July 30, 2023
Netanyahu announces $27B railway plan that will ‘link Israel to Saudi Arabia’'My vision is for every Israeli citizen to be able to travel to or from the center from anywhere in the country in less than two hours.' July 30, 2023
‘Crossing a red line’: Left-wing signs depicting names, faces of cops under investigationNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir expressed his 'full backing' for the officers, who demonstrators claim used excessive force when dispersing protests. July 30, 2023
Unity gov’t for Saudi peace deal, Biden admin tells Israel – reportWashington reportedly pressuring Netanyahu to agree to unity government and freeze judicial reform, along with concessions to the Palestinians, in exchange for peace deal with Saudi Arabia. July 30, 2023
Israel and Vietnam ink long-awaited free trade agreementMarking 30 years of diplomatic ties, Israel and Vietnam sign a landmark free trade agreement following seven years of negotiations. July 29, 2023
Fulfilling biblical prophecy, fox spotted on Temple MountFox spotted walking along Temple Mount wall during Tisha B'Av fast. July 28, 2023
Report: Defense Minister Gallant working to establish unity governmentYoav Gallant reportedly pushing to form national unity government with Yesh Atid, National Unity Party - while excluding Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionist Party. July 28, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu warns Israel will be in ‘uncharted territory’ if Supreme Court overrules judicial reform law'This is not the end of democracy,' Netanyahu tells CNN in defense of reasonableness clause passed by the Knesset. 'If this is the end of democracy, there are no democracies.' July 28, 2023
Netanyahu to ABC: Cries of end of democracy are ‘silly’, reforms will make democracy strongerPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the reasonableness law that passed as part of the judicial reform was a "minor correction" and that most members of the opposition agreed with it in the past. The Israeli ... July 27, 2023
‘No place for unity’: IDF hero’s daughter demands Likud minister remove iconic Six-Day War photo'You don't represent me or my father': Yifat Uziel demands coalition lawmaker remove photo from Facebook page due to his 'support for the dictator.' July 27, 2023
‘Unacceptable’: US joins Hamas, Arab world in condemning Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit'Right-wing, left-wing, religious, secular, we are all the same people. When a terrorist looks out the window, he doesn’t discriminate between us. Unity is important, and love of Israel is important,' July 27, 2023
Aggressive protest forces lawmaker out of Tisha b’Av ‘unity’ event'The people who chased me out underwent brainwashing, the likes of which I've never seen,' says Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli. July 27, 2023
Netanyahu’s brother questions ‘what kind of mental state Biden is in’Dr. Iddo Netanyahu said he does not believe Biden is familiar with the details of Jerusalem's judicial reform effort. July 27, 2023
US ‘commitment to Israel’s security is ironclad,’ will not cut military aid despite disagreementEarlier, the president warned Netanyahu that if the reform is passed, 'you’d be breaking one of the most important bonds between the U.S. and Israel,.' July 26, 2023
‘Holy Jerusalem’: Rare 2,000-year-old half-shekel coin found in Judean desertThe rare coin dates back to the days of the first Jewish revolt against the Romans. July 26, 2023
‘Bolshevik tactics’ – Doctors slam medical strike, seek to form new unionDoctor originally from the former Soviet Union says anti-judicial reform medical strike reminds her of Communist revolutionary tactics. July 26, 2023
‘Why does my son have to pay for a political protest?’- Israel’s medical strike denies child critical surgery'I sat with my wife in the hospital lobby, on the verge of tears,' says father of 8-year-old denied lung surgery. 'How far will they go?' July 26, 2023
Former police chief slanders Israeli minister as ‘born to do evil, not a human being’Ex-police commissioner dehumanizes National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, claims lawmaker was born to do evil and doesn't have a 'drop of humanity.' July 26, 2023
Forced removal on the horizon? AG asks Supreme Court to void law protecting Netanyahu'Prime Minister Netanyahu was elected by more than 2.5 million citizens and in a democracy it is the citizens alone who decide who the prime minister will be,' the coalition heads responded. July 26, 2023
WATCH: Israeli minister explains clearly to CNN why judicial reform is neededRegarding doomsday predictions by those opposed to the legislation, ;many of the fears they have are not going to happen.' July 26, 2023
Next year in Jerusalem? Israel’s success at Tour de France raises hope for the country to host'Normalizing the good name of Israel, the brand I feature is what drives me and the reason I am proud to have our team in the Tour de France' July 25, 2023
Biden official: Israel’s entrance into visa-free travel to US ‘looking promising’The officials also said President Joe Biden is seeking compromise between the coalition and opposition on future bills relating to the judicial reform. July 25, 2023
Morgan Stanley lowers Israel’s credit rating as Moody’s warns of ‘significant risk’The bond credit agency warns of 'significant risk' over judicial reform crisis. July 25, 2023
Major Israeli newspapers run black front-page ad, calling it a ‘black day for democracy’The Israeli Hi-Tech Protest movement paid for the advertisements. July 25, 2023
Israeli High Court justices cut short German visit to study petitions against judicial reformThe justices, including Supreme Court Esther Hayut, were in Germany as guests of the Germany-Israel Friendship Association in honor of Israel’s 75th anniversary. July 25, 2023
‘Dangerous cracks’: Will reservists refuse to report for duty? IDF waiting to seeThe inescapable conclusion is that the Israeli military faces in the coming months the greatest threat to its cohesion, and potentially the greatest threat to its combat-readiness, in its history. July 25, 2023
Ultra-Orthodox party proposes law making Torah study ‘core state value’; Likud slamsThe bill aims to prevent the Supreme Court from striking down any law exempting ultra-Orthodox men from military service. July 25, 2023
‘Life in danger’? Security guard fires at right-wing protest'Unfortunately, the justice system is biased in favor of one side of the political spectrum, which does not represent the majority of Israelis,' Maor Tzemach, chair of the Zionist NGO Your Jerusalem, told World Israel News. July 25, 2023
‘UNPRECEDENTED’: Republicans slam Biden for ‘meddling’ in Israel’s affairsEarlier, Mike Pence also condemned the 'preoccupation of Democrats...trying to micromanage what’s happening in the domestic politics in Israel is wrongheaded.' July 25, 2023
Why did Gallant, after pleading for compromise, vote in favor of ‘reasonableness’ bill?Not breaking coalition discipline means he can ‘stay behind the wheel’ and work to repair fractures in the IDF, the defense minister said. July 25, 2023
