Sara Netanyahu reportedly tells families of hostages that IDF chiefs are plotting a coup against her husbandSara Netanyahu's office responded, 'The blow of the false, trending, and incessant leaks on Mrs. Netanyahu is a heinous injustice.' June 25, 2024
Supreme Court orders Israeli gov’t to draft ultra-Orthodox studentsIsraeli Supreme Court rules unanimously that government must enforce draft law on yeshiva students, after the court struck down draft law. By World Israel News Staff The Israeli Supreme Court has ordered ... June 25, 2024
‘Like pre-October 7th’ – Jordanian border fence breached, residents fume'We are not ready to accept this situation,' says local resident. 'This undermines our entire sense of security in our homes.' June 25, 2024
Israeli terror victims sue UNRWA for leading ‘billion-dollar money laundering operation that funded Hamas’UNRWA demanded aid payments in US dollars to charge Gazan residents exorbitant fees to change currencies, resulting in Hamas stealing billions of dollars. June 24, 2024
Thai agricultural workers to return to Israel after 8 monthsBefore October 7, Israel had roughly 30,000 Thai laborers, working in farms, orchards, greenhouses and packing plants. June 24, 2024
Newly released video shows terrorists taking 3 hostages from bomb shelter to GazaThe video clip, which is about two minutes long, shows the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen and Or Levy. June 24, 2024
Israeli minister looks to revive sovereignty plans for Judea and SamariaIsrael's Finance Minister pushes two-tiered approach to annexation, establishing 'facts on the ground' while pursuing legislation to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. June 24, 2024
This Israeli self-repairing glass might revolutionize satellites, biomedicine, and moreIts self-repairing qualities could also significantly extend the lifetime of sensors and optical components, even in adverse environments. June 24, 2024
IDF focused on Hezbollah as Gaza fighting wraps up – Netanyahu'We are obligated to return the residents of the North to their homes,' Netanyahu said. June 24, 2024
Israel’s ‘mega-dramatic’ changes to control of Judea and Samaria will prevent Palestinian statehe creation of a new Settlements Administration in the Defense Ministry is a “mega-dramatic” change that will prevent a Palestinian state. June 24, 2024
Israeli ICU doctor, wounded beyond recognition by Hamas RPG, says he will treat patients againBichovsky's colleagues took his fingerprints but didn't recognize him because his injuries were so extensive. June 23, 2024
Family, supporters mark hostage Naama Levy’s 20th birthdayNaama’s father called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to forge a deal with Hamas to bring home the remaining captives. June 23, 2024
Archaeologist confirms biblical site of 185,000 Assyrian troops wiped out by an angelArchaeological expert says Jerusalem's Ammunition Hill is the site of ancient Assyrian military camp, confirming Bible story. June 23, 2024
‘Critical for Lebanon, Gaza wars’ – Gallant makes urgent trip WashingtonThe IDF is ready for 'any action that may be required in Gaza, Lebanon' and other arenas, says Defense Minister Gallant. June 23, 2024
96-year-old former Lehi fighter promoted to Command Sergeant Major by IDFEzra Yakhin, 'The love of Israel is the power that drives more than any weapon; it operates our weapons in the right way, it will prevail.' June 21, 2024
Israel presses UN to ‘scale up’ efforts as undelivered aid piles up at crossingsDistribution of aid has been mired in controversy and failures in recent days. June 20, 2024
Israeli Supreme Court blamed for IDF’s ‘tactical pause’ fiasco'If there’s a dispute between the Netanyahu government and the army, it’s for them to hash out, not the court,' said retired Israeli judge Haran Fainstein. June 20, 2024
‘My colleagues don’t have spine to defend Jews’: Musicians, influencers discuss digital advocacy for Hamas hostagesThe singer talked during the panel discussion on Monday about losing many friends in the music industry because of his avid support for Israel, especially following Oct. 7. June 20, 2024
Oldest deep-sea ship ever found discovered off coast of Israel3,400-year-old ship carrying hundreds of relics discovered on the ocean floor off the coast of Israel. June 20, 2024
Therapists warn Israeli soldiers with PTSD returning to duty too soon, raising risksThe issue took on more urgency with the suicide of Sgt. Maj. (res.) Eliran Mizrahi on June 11. June 19, 2024
Israeli FM says PA ‘can’t rule Gaza’ after warPA president Mahmoud Abbas said in 2018 that if Ramallah had only 'a single penny left, we would pay it to families of the martyrs and prisoners.' June 19, 2024
Ultra-Orthodox lawmakers threaten to topple Netanyahu governmentNetanyahu's ultra-Orthodox allies lash out after 'Rabbis Bill' pulled from the agenda amid criticism from within the Likud party. June 19, 2024
U.S. delaying F-15 fighter jet sale to Israel: ReportBiden administration holding up critical sale of F-15 jets, flouting Congress' approval of the transfer. June 19, 2024
Israel rejects UN official’s explanation for leaving Hamas’s use of human shields out of report'Sadly, more children will be killed because of the secretary-general’s distorted and immoral approach,' ambassador Gilad Erdan said. June 19, 2024
Israel approves plan to import 92,000 foreign workersSeventy percent of the quota is specifically set aside for agricultural laborers. June 18, 2024
Anti-government protesters have become a ‘branch of Hamas,’ says Israeli lawmakerNetanyahu ally excoriates protesters demanding early elections and an immediate deal with Hamas. June 18, 2024
Israel sets new record in defense exports with $13 billion in sales in 2023Israel is developing a multilayered aerial defense system that has drawn global attention. June 18, 2024
Defeat Hezbollah or we won’t return, warn displaced northernersResidents of border region call ongoing displacement 'a national disgrace.' June 18, 2024
IDF knew of Hamas’ plan to invade, take 250 hostages weeks before October 7thAn IDF document shows the terrorists were trained on how to hold captives long-term and under what conditions they could be executed. June 17, 2024
‘What are Shin Bet, IDF hiding about October 7th?’ – Netanyahu’s son'If there was no treason, why are they so afraid?' asks Yair Netanyahu. June 17, 2024
Israeli High Court suspends state comptroller’s probe into Oct. 7 failuresThe probe was also opposed by Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and the State Attorney’s office. June 17, 2024
Netanyahu abolishes War CabinetDeparture of Benny Gantz from the government left War Cabinet in limbo, Netanyahu tells coalition the special war-time body will be discontinued. June 17, 2024
IDF: We’re ‘on the brink’ of major war with HezbollahIDF spokesman warns that Hezbollah is acting as a shield for Hamas, jeopardizing Lebanon and the region. June 17, 2024
Tefillin were not dyed black 2,000 years agoThese findings are dated to the same time as the Dead Sea Scrolls, from around the end of the Second Temple period—or about 2,000 years ago. June 16, 2024
Netanyahu torpedoes IDF’s daily ‘tactical pause’ in RafahNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir slams 'evil fool' behind IDF's plan to ceasefire unilaterally for 11 hours a day daily in Rafah. June 16, 2024
Anti-government protesters block army draft center, demand tax boycottNationwide protests continue as anti-government activists demand early elections and immediate hostage deal with Hamas. June 16, 2024
How volunteer medics risked life and limb on October 7thSome 1,700 rushed south despite the danger from Hamas terrorists, reaching victims well before the army arrived. June 16, 2024
Discovery in Israel reveals evidence of last Jewish revolt against RomeArchaeological find in central Israel sheds light on lesser-known Jewish war against Rome after the Bar Kokhba Revolt - the last such attempt to drive Roman forces from the Land of Israel. June 16, 2024
IDF announces ‘daily’ ceasefire, defense minister furiousPublic Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir blasts decision as 'crazy and delusional.' June 16, 2024
Netanyahu to hostage rescue unit: Your bravery will allow us to overcome our enemies'You caused an entire nation to stand tall, and you showed that we are willing to do everything to rescue our hostages,' the Prime Minister said. June 14, 2024
‘For the first time since Oct. 7, I can breathe’'We thank all the decision-makers, the planners, and the soldiers who conducted this operation. We will meet with some of them in the coming weeks,' Aviram Meir said. June 14, 2024
‘Infiltrators’ collect classified docs from IDF intel baseIf the three had been actual enemies, they could have caused severe damage to the base’s infrastructure, soldiers, and staff. June 13, 2024
‘Nothing learned from Oct. 7th’: Major security breach at top IDF baseUndercover IDF team infiltrates sensitive military base, easily obtaining classified materials. June 13, 2024
Israel uses Palestinian Authority funds for terrorists to compensate terror victimsFinance Minister Smotrich orders that funds earmarked for Palestinian terrorists' salaries instead be used to compensate their victims. June 13, 2024
End to Gaza war with guarantees from the US: Hamas reveals terms for hostage dealHamas demands permanent end to war guaranteed by the U.S., even if it breaks terms of the ceasefire agreement. June 13, 2024
‘The war will go on’: Blinken blasts Hamas rejection of Biden’s hostage dealHamas is seeking written guarantees from the Biden administration for a permanent ceasefire and the withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip. June 12, 2024
New right-wing Israeli party would be largest if elections were todayGantz said, 'It was an easy decision to enter the government, but the decision to leave was very difficult.' June 12, 2024
Intel stops construction of $25 billion chip factory in IsraelThe deal, announced in December of 2023, was slated to be the largest investment the international chipmaker has made in Israel so far. June 11, 2024
Gantz has left the government. Now what?There is also the question of who will replace Gantz on the War Cabinet. June 11, 2024
Israeli police raid Transportation Ministry in corruption probeThe report claimed that decisions on transportation projects were often based on the number of votes the area’s municipal leaders had garnered for Regev. June 11, 2024
Tel Aviv rises to No. 4 in global startup ecosystem rankings despite warTel Aviv and Los Angeles rose one spot from last year, ranking behind Silicon Valley, New York City, and London. June 10, 2024
Knesset set to vote on first reading of conscription billThe bill in its current form would lower the age of exemption from mandatory service for haredi yeshivah students from 26 to 21, in an effort to get more haredi men to enter the labor force. June 10, 2024
Israel extends ban on Al Jazeera as High Court orders gov’t to explainThe petition argued that the ban harms press freedom, freedom of expression, the constitutional separation of powers, and judicial independence. June 10, 2024
‘I was nearly killed four times in Gaza,’ says freed captiveThe newly-freed hostage said she was almost lynched by Gazan civilians and killed in an Israeli airstrike, besides escaping death on the days she was captured and rescued. June 10, 2024
Tributes abound for Arnon Zmora who was fatally wounded rescuing hostagesBefore Zmora's death, Amir Ofer, a hero of the Entebbe raid, told him, 'You literally saved the country. You have already secured your place in heaven, and more.' June 9, 2024
Gantz bolts wartime unity governmentFinance Minister Betzalel Smotrich called Gantz's resignation 'irresponsible' and said it is 'just what Sinwar, Nasrallah, and Iran were aiming for.' June 9, 2024
Father of Gaza hostage dies hours before rescueHours before Almog Meir Jan was rescued from Gaza, his father was found dead - by IDF officials notifying him of his son's return to Israel. June 9, 2024
Danon to return to New York as Israel’s UN ambassadorDanon, a senior member of the Knesset and the chairman of World Likud, previously served as minister of science and technology and deputy minister of defense. June 9, 2024
Gantz expected to announce departure from wartime unity gov’tIf the National Unity party’s eight lawmakers do join the opposition, it will not topple the government. June 9, 2024
Arab-Israeli TV anchor sacked for mocking freed hostage'Her eyebrows look better than mine! Her skin! The hair! The nails! For this innocent children and women had to be killed?' June 9, 2024
