Israel welcomes 250 tech leaders from all 50 US states The economic cooperation creates 'growth, technological superiority, and opportunities for both nations,' said Sa’ar. October 20, 2026
Netanyahu aide admits receiving hundreds of thousands of shekels for work with Qatar Urich said: 'I don’t think I did anything immoral or unprofessional.' October 19, 2026
WATCH: Israeli counterterror forces arrest terror suspects on major highway Israeli counterterror forces arrest two terror suspects on Highway 1 near Latrun. October 19, 2026
Gantz will not run in upcoming election Gantz, a former IDF chief of staff and defense minister, joined Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s emergency government and war cabinet after the October 7 massacre. October 19, 2026
Huckabee highlights Jewish connection to the land during Judea visit At the event, Huckabee visited ancient Susya’s 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era synagogue and unveiled a stone that once formed part of its Torah Ark façade. October 19, 2026
Hostage families file NIS 4B class-action lawsuit against Meta The suit seeks NIS 200,000 ($64,338) for each victim whose suffering was documented online and for close relatives who viewed it. October 19, 2026
Nearly $1 billion in university donations signals historic investment in Israel’s future after Oct. 7 Tel Aviv University reported a record 25,500 students for the 2026–27 academic year, with incoming first-year enrollment jumping roughly 10 percent. October 19, 2026
IDF on highest alert, cancels leave ahead of Election Day The IDF is currently on its highest level of alert and will maintain a high degree of vigilance and readiness across all fronts. By World Israel News Staff IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered a... October 19, 2026
Nefesh B’Nefesh awards 8 immigrants for exceptional contributions to Israel The recipients were selected by a distinguished panel of committee members, with the Bonei Zion Prize sponsored by philantropist Sylvan Adams, who immigrated to Israel from Canada a decade ago. October 19, 2026
Israel arrests Jewish suspects in attacks on Palestinians, European diplomats The law in Judea and Samaria applies to everyone, regardless of identity or affiliation,” the Israel Police Commissioner said. October 19, 2026
Ben-Gvir: Netanyahu vowed to EU he’s out Ben-Gvir reminded Netanyahu that he once told him he could rely on him more than on his Likud colleagues. October 19, 2026
Opposition leaders tried to block Trump endorsement of Netanyahu – report Israel's opposition parties lobbied US officials to discourage President Trump from publicly endorsing Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of this month's Knesset election. October 19, 2026
IDF orders lockdown of troops on Election Day amid fears of Iranian attack Israel's military has ordered soldiers to remain on their bases during the October 27 elections amid growing fears that Iran or terrorist organizations could launch a surprise attack. October 18, 2026
Israel cuts $840M from ministry budgets to fund defense procurement Opposition lawmakers accused the government of protecting its political partners at the expense of public services. October 18, 2026
Netanyahu: Only way to end Iran threat is to ‘get rid of this regime’ Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that Jerusalem is prepared to launch powerful strikes against Iran in a possible future confrontation. October 18, 2026
Trump endorses Netanyahu: ‘Bibi will never let you down!’ 'If Israel has the wrong Leader, which would be anyone other than Bibi, America will have to do this work ourselves, and I am not inclined to do so,' Trump said. October 18, 2026
Netanyahu may start war to delay elections, political rival claims Without providing evidence to back up his claims, an ex-Shin Bet chief alleges that Netanyahu could soon launch war for political gain. October 18, 2026
‘The distinction between a drone and a bird can be very small’ Distinguishing genuine threats from background clutter in a crowded sky is something that all modern air defenders must grapple with. October 18, 2026
Netayanhu says ‘serious questions’ about who attacked American photographer 'We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.' October 17, 2026
Israel braces for foreign influence operations ahead of Oct. 27 election The objective, officials and researchers say, is not necessarily to change votes but to weaken public trust through disinformation, online manipulation, and cyberattacks. October 17, 2026
Netanyahu fires back at Obama over ‘stolen land’ accusation: ‘We’re Jews in Judea’ Netanyahu rejected Obama's portrayal of Israel as a colonial power, accusing the former president of ignoring Jewish history and the real obstacle to Middle East peace. October 16, 2026
More Judaism, more victory: Ben-Gvir seeks revamped IDF code of ethics Ben-Gvir’s proposed changes take aim at omissions in the IDF code of ethics that have long been criticized. October 16, 2026
‘Celebration of democracy’: Voting for Israel’s Oct. 27 election opens at embassies worldwide The first embassy to cast ballots was in Wellington, New Zealand. October 15, 2026
Israel drafting secret plan to secure voting during possible Election Day attack by Iran Israel is preparing for possible Iranian ballistic missile attacks as polls open on election day later this month. October 15, 2026
US supports landmark Israel-Cyprus-Greece electricity project 'I see the light at the end of the tunnel,' U.S. Ambassador to Cyprus John Breslow said. October 15, 2026
Netanyahu faces a daunting playing field ahead of elections If neither bloc can assemble a coalition, Israel could once again find itself heading toward another election. October 15, 2026
Herzog meets Bahraini foreign minister, Azerbaijani president in Baku The meetings took place during Herzog’s visit to Azerbaijan for the seventh summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, known as CICA. October 15, 2026
Colombia becomes 10th country with embassy in Jerusalem Jerusalem and Colombia also restored their free trade agreement, in what the Israeli Foreign Ministry described as 'a further significant step to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.' October 14, 2026
Israel buys 12 Apache helicopters from US The Defense Ministry said the agreement was adapted through a joint Israeli-American effort to meet Israel’s needs and the complex budget constraints it currently faces. October 14, 2026
Former Shin Bet head sues Netanyahu as dispute over Oct. 7 accountability deepens The lawsuit contends that Bar repeatedly warned Netanyahu in 2023 that Israel’s deterrence was eroding and that Hamas was becoming more dangerous and unpredictable. October 14, 2026
Katz: Iran, proxies planning attacks to influence Israeli elections Israel's defense minister vowed a forceful response to attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers, regardless of the election calendar. October 14, 2026
Israel returns 22 artifacts as Greece pushes to bring antiquities home The collection includes a small bronze statuette of a woman and pottery comprising slender oil flasks, two-handled amphorae, and drinking cups decorated with mythological scenes and geometric motifs. October 14, 2026
Brazen banana smuggler busted at Ben Gurion Airport A botanical haul from Thailand landed an Israeli physician in trouble after customs officers discovered his unusual luggage. October 14, 2026
Rafael unveils SkySonic hypersonic missile interceptor Rafael announced SkySonic in June 2023 amid growing international concern over Russia’s use of hypersonic missiles against Ukraine and Iran’s claims of advances in the field. October 13, 2026
Bomb threat forces evacuation of Delta flight at Ben Gurion Airport Bomb threat targeting Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv prompts evacuation of the plane and distancing of the aircraft from terminal. October 13, 2026
Greek minister dismisses anti-Israel protests as ‘antisemitic propaganda’ Earlier this year, Israel and Greece signed a landmark $3.5 billion defense deal—the largest in their history. October 13, 2026
Israel Defense Ministry and 19 tech firms showcase tech systems at Washington show The exhibition aligns with a broader Ministry of Defense reform initiative aimed at expanding global defense exports, which reached a record $19.2 billion in 2025. October 13, 2026
As Europe turns against Israel, Albania moves to deepen ties with Jewish state Israeli tourism to Albania has surged, rising from approximately 7,000 visitors in 2023 to more than 100,000 in 2026. October 13, 2026
Flight piloted by Indonesian prevented from landing in Israel Israeli authorities reportedly learned the cargo flight’s pilot was Indonesian only after the aircraft had departed for Tel Aviv. October 13, 2026
Victim of Hezbollah munition explosion identified as 13-year-old Elazar Yair Wilensky Teen killed in Hezbollah munition explosion on school trip identified as Elazar Yair Wilensky; army believes explosion was triggered after a student picked up the undetonated explosive. October 13, 2026
Students treated classmates after Hezbollah munition blast killed 14-year-old, wounded dozens The IDF estimates that the munition was a cluster bomb fired by Hezbollah during the war and left unexploded in the area. October 12, 2026
Breast cancer survival rates exceed 85% among Israeli women Since 1996, breast cancer mortality has declined among Jewish and other women, while rates among Arab women have remained stable. October 12, 2026
1 dead, 19 injured in explosion in northern Israel near Lebanese frontier Fragment of undetonated Hezbollah rocket suspected in deadly explosion in northern Israel. October 12, 2026
Israel denies work visa to pro-BDS German journalist who accused Israel of apartheid Israeli authorities refuse work visa request to anti-Israel German journalist over her calls to boycott Israel. October 12, 2026
Bennett open to gov’t with Netanyahu, sparking fury among opposition leaders Bennett signaled his willingness to include Netanyahu in a future government - before walking back the comment after a barrage of criticism from opposition leaders. October 12, 2026
Netanyahu seeks probe of ‘NAZA’ film participants The film 'spins a false, misleading, and biased narrative' that damages Israel and the IDF around the world, said Netanyahu. October 12, 2026
Herzog: Blaming Jews has become Europe’s ‘default mode’ Herzog also criticized calls for boycotts and sanctions against Israel, arguing that such measures harm Palestinians by depriving them of jobs and income. October 12, 2026
Survey: 1.5 million Israelis directly impacted by Oct. 7 massacres Researchers warn that psychological distress is becoming chronic for a significant portion of Israel’s population. October 12, 2026
2,000-year-old Temple Mount aqueduct unearthed in Jerusalem Archaeologists uncover part of massive aqueduct that supplied water to the Temple Mount from the Bethlehem area during the Second Temple era. October 12, 2026
Boy George to play two Tel Aviv shows after penning pro-Israel anthem Since the release of his song, which goes against the anti-Israel zeitgeist, Boy George said friends have stopped calling, concerts and collaborations have been canceled, and even an invitation to a friend’s memorial service was withdrawn. October 11, 2026
Golan: Eliminating Khamenei in Iran war ‘was a mistake’ Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir lashed out at Golan over the remarks. October 11, 2026
Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem this week after restoring ties with Israel Colombia’s new government has also withdrawn the country’s support for South Africa’s contentious genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). October 11, 2026
IDF still stumped after unidentified object crossed from Lebanon into Israel An IDF statement confirmed only that lookouts had spotted an unidentified aerial object near the border, that searches were continuing, and that nothing unusual had turned up. October 11, 2026
Victim’s family: IDF must destroy memorial glorifying terrorist The family of Yaakov Faraj wants the IDF to remove a monument honoring the Palestinian terrorist who murdered him. October 11, 2026
Israel opens first national defense pavilion at Morocco airshow The IDF stated that the delegation’s visit represents a significant step in deepening professional ties and strengthening mutual trust between the IAF and the Royal Moroccan Air Force. October 11, 2026
‘Great valor’: Herzog sends letter to wounded Flydubai captain who helped avert disaster In his letter, Herzog highlighted the historic ties between India and Israel, recalling the Indian troops who fought in the Holy Land more than a century ago. October 11, 2026
2,000-year-old Hasmonean aqueduct section uncovered in Jerusalem During the Ottoman period, approximately 500 years ago, ceramic pipes were installed inside the original channel. October 11, 2026
Abbas issues decree to postpone Palestinian election Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described Abbas as a 'corrupt dictator' who has 'once again deceived the international community.' October 10, 2026
US ranks Israel among world leaders in fighting human trafficking According to the report, Israel demonstrated key achievements during the reporting period across all dimensions of the fight against trafficking, enforcement, victim protection, and prevention. October 9, 2026
Three years after Oct. 7 massacre, pressure mounts to bring suspects to justice as legal proceedings drag on According to some estimates, the first trial is not expected to reach a verdict until 2030, meaning that even if the process moves forward without further delays, years could pass before the first judgment is handed down. October 9, 2026
