US and Israel must ‘stand together’ on Iran, Netanyahu tells AIPAC conference 'So now, because of the brave men and women of Iran, the entire world sees what we’ve been talking about, that this is a terrible, repressive, terrorist regime,' said the prime minister. January 10, 2023
Smotrich: ‘No to civil war, no to radical leftist agenda’ According to the finance minister, the court was only interested in protecting 'the values and interests of a tiny minority group' and turning Israel into a state for all its citizens. January 9, 2023
Netanyahu dismisses critique over judicial reform: ‘We received a clear mandate’ “We are not frightened by the one-sided media campaign against us, and we do not flinch in the face of the incitement that is raging against us.” January 9, 2023
Gantz threatens civil war, tells Netanyahu ‘we will choose to fight you’ 'If you continue down this path, you will bear the responsibility for the civil war,' says former defense minister. January 9, 2023
Knesset panel fast-tracks legislation to strip PA-funded terrorists of citizenship 'Murdered a Jew? Here’s a stipend. And if you’re an Israeli citizen, you’ll get more, depending on how many people you’ve killed,' says MK of PA’s Pay for Slay policy. January 9, 2023
World-renowned Israeli hospital launches humanitarian mission to Nigeria, treating children with eye cancer The mission will focus on treating children with retinoblastoma, which can be deadly if not caught early. January 9, 2023
Jordan Valley annexation may earn support of opposition parties, says Likud MK MK Danny Danon gearing up to present bill for formal annexation of the Jordan Valley region; he expressed hope that the move could be supported by the National Unity and Yisrael Beitenu parties. January 9, 2023
US Secretary of State Blinken to arrive in Israel this month The goal of the visit is to 'coordinate expectations' between the Biden and Netanyahu administrations. January 9, 2023
Israel to give millions in withheld PA taxes to Israeli lynch victims’ families The decision to funnel the money to terrorist victims partially implements a three-year-old court order. January 9, 2023
‘Scarier than Qatar’: Comedian shocked at anti-gov’t protest in Tel Aviv Comedian Guy Hochman attended the demonstration and found the 'pro-tolerance' crowd not accepting of his satirical outlook. January 9, 2023
Israeli forces thwart smuggling of 32 handguns near Jordanian border The number of weapons confiscated by Israeli forces during smuggling attempts from Jordan has been on the uptick. January 9, 2023
NGO cries foul after Jewish vineyard uprooted – but nearby illegal mosque left intact The watchdog group Regavim, which monitors illegal construction in the Arab sector, noted that Jews are singled out for Disruptive Land-Use Orders. January 9, 2023
Smotrich: ‘No interest’ in helping Palestinian Authority ‘enemy’ to exist 'As much as the Palestinian Authority encourages terrorism and is an enemy, what interest do I have in helping it exist?' the Israeli finance minister said. January 8, 2023
Defying police, Ben-Gvir orders probe into hero’s welcome for Arab terrorist Karim Younes, who murdered an IDF soldier, was feted, including by Palestinian Authority officials, in the northern Israeli town of ‘Ar'ara. January 8, 2023
‘Dershowitz is wrong’, says Israeli legal expert about famed attorney’s siding with anti-Netanyahu protesters 'It is sad that Dershowitz is choosing to weaponize these biased bodies to promote one side in a domestic Israeli legal argument.' January 8, 2023
Claim that reforms will end democracy ‘without foundation’: Netanyahu blasts opposition Netanyahu quoted Yair Lapid and Gideon Sa'ar, who themselves had pushed for similar reforms but are now leading the protest movement against the new government. January 8, 2023
Ben-Gvir breaks up ‘terror summit’ at eastern Jerusalem school 'What Ben-Gvir did yesterday is an important step in the battle against the PA and the culture of incitement,' Maor Tzemach, chair of NGO Your Jerusalem, told World Israel News. January 8, 2023
Netanyahu was willing to plead guilty, former Supreme Court chief justice claims Aharon Barak, former president of the Israeli Supreme Court, claims Netanyahu's attorneys pushed for a plea bargain, under the assumption the prime minister would leave politics. January 8, 2023
‘No more terror propaganda’ — Ben-Gvir to limit MK visits to security prisoners National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announces plan to limit lawmakers' visits to incarcerated terrorists. January 8, 2023
TEL AVIV: Thousands march against new Netanyahu government, say fighting for democracy Thousands of left-wing Israelis protested in Tel Aviv Saturday night against the new Israeli government. January 8, 2023
Senior PA officials denied entry to Israel after visiting terrorist’s home Three senior Palestinian officials took advantage of their immunity to celebrate release of brutal murderer. January 7, 2023
WATCH: Jerusalem mall offers virtual tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau A virtual tour of the notorious Nazi concentration camp, geared for ultra-Orthodox students, is being offered at Jerusalem's Mamilla Mall. January 7, 2023
WATCH: SPYDER defense system shoots down ballistic missile threats Israeli air defense system Spyder gets a major upgrade and can now shoot down ballistic threats. January 5, 2023
US presses Israel not to legalize resettled Samaria town State Department spokesman says U.S. disapproves of retroactive legalization and expansion of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. January 5, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s tourism industry sees post-Covid boost After two years of heavy restrictions on air travel, Israel's tourism industry gets a much-needed boost. January 5, 2023
‘Don’t preach to me’ – Ben-Gvir fires back at haredi MK after criticism over Temple Mount visit Ultra-Orthodox MK slams Ben-Gvir for Temple Mount visit; Ben-Gvir responds by saying lawmaker isn't in a position 'to preach morality.' January 5, 2023
‘Disturbing and irresponsible’: Lapid enlisting US Jewish groups to sabotage Netanyahu – report Outgoing premier Yair Lapid is reportedly enlisting the help of liberal U.S. Jewish groups to torpedo right-wing legislation, sabotage Netanyahu's new government. January 5, 2023
Israel’s new gov’t proposes controversial ‘override clause’ to limit ‘undemocratic’ judicial power Justice Minister Yariv Levin outlines 4 reforms to fix Israel's "undemocratic" judicial system. January 4, 2023
Parents are waking up to the Israeli education system’s progressive agenda Activist parents say left-wing groups are seeking to empty Israeli education of its Jewish content to suit their ideology. January 4, 2023
After Ben-Gvir’s Temple Mount visit, activist group requests permission to bring Passover sacrifice Will Israel's national security minister agree to Temple Mount activists' call to allow Passover sacrifice at the Jerusalem holy site? January 4, 2023
Minister seeks to revoke Israeli citizenship of terrorists leaving prison The brothers served 40 years behind bars and are considered Palestinian celebrities as the longest-serving prisoners. January 4, 2023
WATCH: ‘Condemn violence on the Temple Mount, not people who come to pray’ Former MK Yehuda Glick discusses with ILTV the international uproar since Internal Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's ascent to the Temple Mount on Tuesday. January 4, 2023
UN Security Council to discuss Ben-Gvir visit to Temple Mount The UAE and China requested the meeting on behalf of Jordan and Palestinian Authority after condemnations poured in from all sides over the 'provocative' visit. January 4, 2023
Israeli policewoman ‘forgotten’ in Arab town wanders streets as Palestinians laugh, film her Officials initially claimed the video of a female officer seemingly left behind in Arab enclave was misinterpreted. January 4, 2023
Netanyahu strikes defiant tone on Iran nuclear deal, ‘from position of strength’ Prime minister vows to fight Iran nuclear deal, Iranian entrenchment in Syria, inflation, judicial overreach, and crime. January 4, 2023
‘We will not be dictated to by Hamas’ – Netanyahu denies changes made to status quo on Temple Mount 'The claim that a change has been made in the status quo is without foundation,' says a statement from the Prime Minister's Office. January 3, 2023
‘No surrender to Hamas’ – Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits Temple Mount on Tuesday morning, despite Hamas threats and Lapid's warning that 'people will die' should he set foot in the compound. January 3, 2023
IDF soldier killed in tragic accident on base The initial investigation revealed the cause of death as the accidental discharge of a fellow soldier's weapon. January 3, 2023
WATCH: New minister calls Judea and Samaria ‘our Tuscany’ The new Minister of Tourism Haim Katz entered office with a burst of energy, promising to develop new sites in the country including in Judea and Samaria. January 3, 2023
French imam: Europe should emulate Israel’s ‘magnificent mosaic’ Moderate imam, who has visited Israel previously, says Europe should learn from the Jewish State's culture of religious pluralism and tolerance. January 3, 2023
Ben Gvir to postpone Temple Mount visit after discussion with Netanyahu The national security minister will formally visit the holy site in the 'coming weeks,' his office said. January 2, 2023
Israeli foreign minister: There is no substitute for relationship with US 'As in the past, so it will be the same in the future. Our priority will be the strategic relations with our closest ally, the United States,' says Eli Cohen. January 2, 2023
Immigration minister calls for scrapping Law of Return’s ‘grandchild clause’ without legislation Seventy-two percent of new immigrants from Russia and Ukraine in 2022 are not Jewish according to Jewish law. January 2, 2023
Netanyahu gov’t announces plans to legalize Jewish community demolished in 2005 Samaria town evacuated by Ariel Sharon in 2005, then resettled by activists, will be given full legal status, ministers tell Supreme Court. January 2, 2023
‘Do the right thing, marry a wife,’ former MK tells openly gay Knesset speaker Former Shas lawmaker complimentary of first gay Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana but urges him to embrace a traditional lifestyle and marry a woman. January 2, 2023
Netanyahu planning visit to the United Arab Emirates Netanyahu was prime minister in Sept. 2020 when Israel normalized relations with Abu Dhabi as part of the Abraham Accords. January 2, 2023
2 Palestinians killed while attacking IDF soldiers Two Palestinians opened fire on IDF troops who were razing terrorists' homes; soldiers fired back, killing the assailants. January 2, 2023
‘Stop the progressive coercion’ – Israeli parents battle transgender agenda in religious school Parents demand to educate their children according to traditional Jewish guidelines, decry administrators for hiding true identity of eight-year-old student. January 2, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu visits Western Wall; vows to guard Jerusalem, ‘legacy of generations’ 'For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet' (Isaiah 62:1) January 2, 2023
‘We will double, triple, quadruple, quintuple’: Housing minister pushes for settlement expansion Yitzhak Goldknopf vowed to enable all citizens, noting especially demobilized soldiers, Torah scholars and young couples, to buy first-time homes. January 1, 2023
Ben-Gvir announces visit to Temple Mount, Lapid warns of violence Hamas, Jordan - and Yair Lapid - warned of extreme violence if the new minister keeps his word and visits the site. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Saudis pleased that Netanyahu is prime minister 'The Saudis and most of the other nations in the region are definitely pleased' that Benjamin Netanyahu has taken over the premiership. January 1, 2023
Azerbaijan appoints its first ambassador to Israel 'Congratulations and good luck to the first Azerbaijani ambassador to Israel!' tweeted George Deek, Israeli ambassador to Azerbaijan. January 1, 2023
Will Israel’s right-wing government keep anti-Zionist MK as deputy speaker? New row pits Likud and ultra-Orthodox parties against Religious Zionism and Otzma Yehudit. January 1, 2023
Netanyahu’s surprising pick for national security adviser is ominous message to Iran – analysis 'If there is no agreement by the end of the year, Israel should attack Iran,' Hanegbi said in October. January 1, 2023
Israeli lawmaker defies UN: As of now, ‘occupation’ is permanent 'I didn’t expect anyone at the UN to lift a finger to help the State of Israel,' says Otzma Yehudit MK. January 1, 2023
Israeli special forces, police rescue Palestinian kidnapped for ransom Hebron resident in his 60s is physically unharmed after being kidnapped, held for ransom in Arab-Israeli city during business dispute. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s economy is ranked 4th best performing in 2022 Despite Israel's political turmoil, 'The Economist' ranks Israel's economy as fourth best performing economy in 2022. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s new defense minister faces challenges ahead i24NEWS Defense Correspondent Jonathan Regev looks at the challenges shaping up for Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. January 1, 2023
WATCH: Protests outside Knesset as Netanyahu’s coalition is sworn in The protesters have only one thing in common - opposing the Netanyahu government - but not enough in common to have a majority and replace him. December 30, 2022
