Israel’s Defense Minister talks down suicidal man from ledge Man dangling from apartment building balcony demands to speak with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant; shortly after phone call, he agrees to return to safety and seek mental help. September 6, 2023
Hundreds gather for funeral of IDF lone-soldier terror victim Sgt. Maksym Molchanov made aliyah from Ukraine in 2017. September 6, 2023
UN warns Israel: Don’t deport illegal migrant rioters The UN's High Commissioner for Refugees warned that 'any decision impacting Eritrean asylum-seekers would contravene international law.' September 5, 2023
‘Pushing hatred and panic’ – Protesters, cops clash at Likud conference In a statement, the police said that protesters had 'violently attacked' officers, refused to obey commands to disperse, and caused significant damage to the hotel. September 5, 2023
Opposition and Coalition leaders reject reported judicial reform compromise The prime minister reportedly wants to have some kind of agreement with the Opposition before meeting President Biden later this month. September 5, 2023
Defense Minister accuses fellow minister’s driver of ‘violent behavior,’ striking security guard A video of the event appears to show Defense Minister Gallant's guard arguing with an individual at the entrance to a military complex. September 5, 2023
As Palestinian Authority’s electric bill continues to swell, Israel begins withholding tax transfers Palestinian Authority already owes Israel’s electric company a whopping NIS2 billion. September 5, 2023
After Eritrean riots, Israeli government proposes sweeping illegal immigration law New bill proposes blanket ban on granting refugee status to people who enter Israel illegally, overstay their visas. September 5, 2023
US Holocaust Museum, scholars slam ‘political’ motives to replace Yad Vashem head Israeli government faces backlash over reported plans to replace chairman of the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial museum. September 4, 2023
Report: Opposition resumes judicial reform negotiations with Coalition Netanyahu reportedly has agreed to freeze judicial overhaul legislation for 18 months and to soften the already-passed 'Deri Law'. September 4, 2023
Arab sector to strike over spike in murders 'Red lines have been crossed,' says mayor of Arab town that say slayings of imam, teenager over the weekend. September 4, 2023
Israeli forces demolish illegal structures at Mitzpe Yitzhar Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, vows to rebuild the structures, one of which was built in honor of terror victim Rina Shnerb. September 4, 2023
Israeli security dog helps nab Palestinian terrorists without help from humans Set loose by her human partner, Nala took down three men by herself after they snuck into the village of Tzur Yitzhak. September 4, 2023
Rewarding terror? Israel considers more work permits for Palestinians Despite numerous attacks committed by terrorists with employment permits, security establishment weighs bringing in another 10,000 young Palestinian men to work in Israel. September 4, 2023
Teenager arrested for waving Israeli flag sues police 17-year-old yeshiva student was allegedly handcuffed by his hands and feet for courtroom appearance, like a terrorist or suspect in violent crime, after being arrested for waving an Israeli flag in area frequented by Arabs. September 4, 2023
Israeli A-G to Supreme Court: Strike down the ‘reasonableness’ law The court has never canceled a Basic Law. September 3, 2023
WATCH: Exploring ancient Jewish towns in the Judean lowlands Homes found in the Caves of Maresha just outside of Beit Shemesh reveal what life was like in a Jewish town in the Land of Israel 2,200 years ago. September 3, 2023
Eritrean riot – Policeman undergoes surgery after being bashed in skull 170 people were injured in the violence when pro- and anti-regime protestors clashed in Tel Aviv Saturday. September 3, 2023
Israel’s Supreme Court to blame for Eritrean riot, says Smotrich Tel Aviv clashes that left over 170 injured are just a 'promo' of what will come if illegal immigrants not repatriated, warns Finance Minister. September 3, 2023
Report: Netanyahu ready to quit in exchange for a Saudi peace deal, dismissal of criminal charges The prime minister is committed to 'making any deal with the Saudis possible, even at the price of toppling his own government,' according to the report. September 2, 2023
WATCH: Tel Aviv erupts in violence ‘not seen since Second Intifada’ with Eritrean riots The director of Ichilov Medical Center Ronni Gamzu said that the last time he could recall a mass casualty event of such proportions was during the terror bombings of the 1990s and early 2000s. September 2, 2023
Netanyahu seeks to deport Eritreans after hundreds hurt in violent riots More than 150 pro- and anti-government Eritreans were injured in clashes. September 2, 2023
‘The sound of silence’: 2.5 million Israeli students start school 'I ask you that as you look around you and see your friends, every one of you is special and everyone is equal,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told first-graders. September 2, 2023
After left-wing provocations, hundreds join solidarity demonstration in Ultra-Orthodox city In response to left-wing demonstration in Ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, hundreds march in show of solidarity with locals. September 1, 2023
Bedouins steal heavy machine gun from sleeping IDF soldiers Weapons thieves break into IDF base, steal heavy machine gun mounted on vehicle while IDF soldiers guarding it slept. September 1, 2023
Anti-government protester sparks outrage with sign comparing Netanyahu to Hitler The Israeli prime minister is seen ripping the caption apart Israel's Declaration of Independence alongside the title of Adolf Hitler's book 'Mein Kampf' August 31, 2023
Israel warns Jewish travelers of kidnapping threat by terror groups overseas Ahead of peak travel period during the High Holidays, the National Security Council listed terror threats by Iran, Hamas and other groups. August 31, 2023
Panic at Israeli airport after Palestinian breaches security, passengers told to lie on floor Terminal 3 passengers were instructed to lie on the floor during the incident. August 31, 2023
6 cops injured in protest for Ethiopian child killed in hit-and-run Protestors say a woman who killed an Ethiopian child in a hit-and-run accident is being charged too lightly because he was black. August 31, 2023
Beit Shemesh mayor rescued by police as protesters trash her car Mayor Aliza Bloch attacked by fringe group of Ultra-Orthodox radicals during tour of new Ultra-Orthodox school in Beit Shemesh. August 30, 2023
Jerusalem discovery dating back to biblical kings baffles archaeologists The site is set to be open to the public next week. August 30, 2023
Ben-Gvir cuts police ties with ‘radical left’ foundation that funds Israelis at Harvard The organization offers scholarships for Israeli officials to spend time at Harvard. August 30, 2023
Hundreds of Israeli high schoolers will refuse IDF service because of ‘the occupation’ Taking a stance entrenched in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could reshape the narrative around these issues and negatively impact the IDF's next major draft round. August 29, 2023
Israelis arrive home after emergency stop in Saudi Arabia, describe how they were treated overnight The 128 passengers spent the night in Jeddah. August 29, 2023
Netanyahu to vet all secret meetings amid Libya fallout The Israeli premier instructed government ministers to get his personal approval before revealing information relating to secret diplomatic meetings. August 29, 2023
Country with highest cost of living – Israel? Cost of living index indicates that price levels were a whopping 38% higher than in average OECD member countries during last year. August 29, 2023
Prison overcrowding means fewer terrorists arrested, Shin Bet warns Starting in September, 'light' terrorists can’t be paroled under administrative release, exacerbating the congestion. August 29, 2023
Hebrew University offers scholarships to Palestinians in the ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ New program offers Palestinian PhD students scholarships to Israeli university in Jerusalem, with the university referring to Judea and Samaria as the 'Occupied Palestinian Territories.' August 29, 2023
Kidnapped American sisters found safe in Israel, reunited with father Police discover girls unharmed in Haifa suburb, arrest mother who allegedly abducted them. August 29, 2023
Mayoral candidate shot in Nazareth; 3rd political shooting in weeks Local politician from Israel's largest Arab city survives assassination attempt, hospitalized in good condition. August 29, 2023
WATCH – ‘Most advanced surveillance aircraft in the world’: Israel’s unveils MARS2 Israel Aerospace Industries unveils a cutting-edge surveillance aircraft with an advanced artificial intelligence system that can reach Iran. August 28, 2023
Archaeologists uncover longest section of aqueduct in Jerusalem The exposed section of the aqueduct, which carried water to the city's elite 2,000 years ago, was well preserved, the Israel Antiquities Authority said. August 28, 2023
MK on WhatsApp ‘stalking’ ruling: ‘Drawing the line between protests and harassment’ Anti-judicial reform activists created a group called 'Searching for Simcha' in which they made plans to follow the politician during a vacation with his family in the Golan Heights. August 28, 2023
‘Truly heroes’: 10-day trip helps IDF soldiers with PTSD, gives them hope 'As a husband and father of two, I knew that I needed to get the treatment I needed before life spiraled out of control.' August 27, 2023
Israeli lawmaker demands closure of ‘stalking’ protest groups on WhatsApp WhatsApp groups, in which activists share real-time information regarding the location of the politicians, have played a central role within their efforts to stalk and harass lawmakers who support the judicial overhaul. August 27, 2023
Young sisters vanish without a trace during visit to Israel, kidnapping by mother suspected The girls' father raised the alarm after receiving unsettling messages from the older sister. August 26, 2023
Netanyahu: Israel allows maximum freedom of movement, Palestinian terrorists take advantage 'Israel allows maximum freedom of movement in Judea and Samaria for both Israelis and Palestinians.' August 26, 2023
Six members of same family shot in northern Israeli town Gunmen opened fire on the family members, critically shooting a woman and a 55-year-old man. By World Israel News Staff Six members of the same family were injured in a shooting in the northern Israeli-A... August 26, 2023
NY Times reporter blasted for complaining about separation of sexes at Western Wall Some focused on Emma Fitzsimmons’ lack of respect for different religious traditions, while others complained that journalists shouldn’t make themselves the story. August 25, 2023
WATCH: Thousands of women’s rights activists march through ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak Thousands of women marched in protest in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak on Thursday against what they said was increasing infringement on women's rights in the public sphere. August 24, 2023
Islamic Jihad terrorist sues over denied ’right’ to videogames in jail was one of the six Palestinian terrorists who in September 2021 broke out of Israel’s maximum-security Gilboa Prison. August 24, 2023
8-year-old killed, several injured in Ein Gedi rockslide Some of the injured were evacuated to hospital by helicopter. August 24, 2023
New plan for a million residents in Samaria by 2050 sent to Netanyahu The Samaria Regional Council proposal sent to the prime minister is meant to both strengthen Israel’s heartland and lower housing prices. August 24, 2023
Netanyahus decamp to luxury Jerusalem hotel as PM’s residence renovated 'In light of the increasing threats against Prime Minister Netanyahu,' he and his wife are staying at the Waldorf Astoria for a week, to the tune of some $1,000 a night. August 24, 2023
Spike in Arab murders poses ‘existential threat’ to Israel: Ben-Gvir 'There’s a reality that is bad, and it’s going to get worse,' said National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. 'We don’t fully grasp the issue.' August 24, 2023
Protester stabs police officer; ‘We will not tolerate violence,’ Netanyahu says The stabbing victim is in hospital moderate condition. August 24, 2023
Evangelical Christian groups frustrated with difficulties obtaining visas in Israel 'We are confident that we can work this out,' said David Parsons, vice president and senior international spokesman of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem. August 23, 2023
Israeli family wins monetary suit against Palestinian attackers The criminal case ended with almost no punishment for the perpetrators, so the family sued them instead. August 23, 2023
Don’t defend ultra-Orthodox draft dodgers, says Haredi minister 'A person who doesn’t study Torah and [receives an exemption due to the fact he is Haredi] should not be defended; he should serve in the military like every other citizen,' says Health and Interior Minister Moshe Arbel. August 23, 2023
WATCH: Is Israeli unity possible? 'There is much more that unites us than divides us,' says Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, noting that 80 percent of Israelis agree on 80% of the issues. August 23, 2023
