“WHY ARE YOU HERE?’ Pro-reform demonstrators have their sayAn estimated 600,000 people rallied Thursday night outside the Knesset and beyond in favor of judicial reform. April 30, 2023
Veterans of Israel’s War of Independence say the Holocaust was not why they fought3,000 years of Jewish history, not the Holocaust, inspired Israel's soldiers to reclaim the Jewish historic homeland. April 30, 2023
‘No red lines’: Tel Aviv protesters screen video message from Spanish PM against reformsProtest leaders also claimed that the pro-reform demonstration on Thursday included 'incitement,' although the event was completely peaceful, with no calls for violence. April 30, 2023
‘March of the Million’ shatters opposition claim nation opposes judicial reform'We are told that if the reform passes there will be a dictatorship. There is no bigger lie than that,' Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin told the crowd. April 29, 2023
‘MARCH OF THE MILLION’: Massive crowds pack Jerusalem streets, demanding judicial reformAt least 600,000 Israelis rallied in Jerusalem Thursday night, chanting 'We demand judicial reform' and '64 mandates' - referring to the November 2022 election won by the Right. April 28, 2023
‘We demand judicial reform’: Estimated 600,000 demonstrators rally outside KnessetAnti-government protesters were arrested in Tel Aviv after Israel’s economy minister Nir Barkat and his security team were attacked. April 28, 2023
‘Butt out’ and stop meddling in ‘Israel’s affairs’ – DeSantis slams Biden adminGov. Ron DeSantis blasts Biden administration's comments disapproving of judicial reform, cabinet appointments, stresses that Israel can make her own decisions. April 27, 2023
Jewish majority in Israel drops as non-Jewish immigration jumpsMore than 56,000 new citizens over past year marked themselves as having ‘no religion.’ April 27, 2023
WATCH: Israel complains to US about reduction of arms stored in IsraelThe U.S. has reduced the amount of ammunition stored at warehouses in Israel, redirecting it in recent months to the war effort in Ukraine. April 27, 2023
Judicial reform supporters prepare for ‘million man’ pro-overhaul rally in JerusalemHundreds of thousands of right-wing voters expected to demonstrate in support of current coalition, judicial reform at large Jerusalem protest. April 27, 2023
Israel’s emergency ammunition supply running low – reportMost of the American stockpile that unofficially serves as Israeli backup has gone to Ukraine. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News Israel's emergency ammunition supply is running low due to the war in U... April 27, 2023
Banned ‘flags of incitement’ removed on Israel Independence DayBen-Gvir applauds the move, having banned the 'flag of incitement' as one of his first acts as minister. April 26, 2023
Israeli population approaches 10 million on 75th Independence DayThe population of the Jewish state is expected to reach 15.2 million in 2048 ,when the country celebrates its 100th anniversary. April 26, 2023
WATCH: Pilots from US, Europe join Israel’s annual Independence Day flyoverThis year's national flyover is based on the theme 'Together All the Way', emphasizing the diverse groups that make up Israeli society. April 26, 2023
‘WE HAD FAITH’: Former NBA star Omri Casspi celebrates Israel’s 75th birthday'Anything is possible with a little bit of faith,' says former NBA player Omri Casspi in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the modern State of Israel. April 26, 2023
Israeli envoy blasts UN, honors fallen IDF soldiers and terror victims before walking out'I refuse to spend this sacred day listening to lies and condemnations. This debate disgraces the fallen, and Israel will not take part in it.' April 26, 2023
Judicial reform debate is good for Israel, says professorDr. David Passig of Bar-Ilan University believes the controversy will eventually lead to a new, agreed-upon national ethos - and a Constitution. April 25, 2023
How Israel supports bereaved Arab familiesAlaa Slalha, the coordinator for minority rehabilitation in the Department of Families and Commemoration, discusses the critical work helping fallen soldiers’ loved ones. April 25, 2023
WATCH: Jews pay respects to fallen IDF soldiers on Temple MountOn Yom Hazikaron, Jews visiting the Temple Mount in Jerusalem stood for the two-minute siren commemorating the dead. April 25, 2023
Clashes, cursing, and expelled lawmakers: Memorial Day tensions boil overUnprecedented disruptions on somber day as lawmakers are heckled and bereaved families physically clash at military graveyards. April 25, 2023
Netanyahu calls on all Israelis to unite, notes imperative to retrieve captives in Gaza'Together, we will stand as brothers and guarantee our independence from generation to generation,' the prime minister said. April 25, 2023
Memorial Day terror: Israeli shot near Jerusalem, suspect at largeIsraeli man participating in memorial run for fallen soldiers wounded in drive-by shooting; Manhunt for the terrorist is currently underway. April 25, 2023
WATCH: Unique initiative uses favorite recipes to commemorate fallen soldiersRecipe of endless memories: A bereaved sister brings her brother’s favorite dish into the ILTV studio. April 25, 2023
Political messages against reforms in medical offices scare patients, doctors sayAnti-government political posters were hung on the door to a pediatric intensive care unit, which made right-wing parents 'fear for the safety of their hospitalized children,' the doctors noted. April 25, 2023
Netanyahu meets with Democratic delegation, leading congressman amid latter’s questionable pastDiscussions focused on the Iranian threat and expanding the Abraham Accords. April 25, 2023
Mental-health hotline helps Israelis cope with reform crisisNGO providing emotional first aid to all residents has seen a spike in callers worried about proposed judicial reforms. April 25, 2023
Israeli high-school team drops out of international robotics competition held on SabbathThe statement on why Sabbath is more important drew a long round of applause from the audience and fellow competitors. April 25, 2023
WATCH – Rabbi Leo Dee Memorial Day appeal: Don’t protest at cemeteriesRabbi Leo Dee appeals for unity out of respect for his murdered wife and daughters. April 24, 2023
Israel marks 28,468 fallen soldiers, terror victims on Memorial DayThe annual Memorial Day opening ceremony began at the Western Wall plaza with President Herzog calling for unity at a time of discord. April 24, 2023
Israeli archaeologists emotional over 75-year-old compass found at Independence Day battle siteThe find coincides with the celebration of Israel's 75th anniversary. April 24, 2023
New petition highlights support for judicial reform among immigrants to IsraelInitiative follows similar immigrant petition against the judicial overhaul: 'Immigrants are not monolithic in their views.' April 24, 2023
Israeli lawmakers skip Memorial Day ceremonies out of respect for bereaved families – but which bereaved families?Fearing disruption and protests, numerous coalition lawmakers announced they will not attend this year's solemn Memorial Day events. April 24, 2023
‘Disgusting’ Tel Aviv eatery lies after disrespecting Memorial Day“Who are you repulsive people who don’t bother to stand for a minute at the siren and instead continue sitting and eating?” asks outraged local. April 24, 2023
WATCH: Judicial reform architect harassed at Jewish Federations General Assembly'People were shouting things that weren’t of any substance, just to disrupt,' says an audience member. April 24, 2023
WATCH: ‘America has no better ally than Israel,’ Netanyahu tells CBS’ Face the NationPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the hard questions on issues ranging from judicial reform to his government's right-wing lawmakers and more on Face the Nation. April 24, 2023
Israel arrests pro-terror Jordanian lawmaker caught smuggling massive amount of weapons, valuablesTo date, Israel has remained silent on the incident. April 23, 2023
11th HOUR: Netanyahu pulls out of major summit with US Jews amid protestsEarlier this month, Lapid met with American Jewish leaders in New York as part of a U.S.s trip focused on the debate on judicial reform back home. April 23, 2023
IDF Chief of Staff calls to keep politics out of Memorial Day gatheringsHerzi Halevi urges Israelis not to bring judicial reform debate to military cemeteries during upcoming Memorial Day. April 23, 2023
A-G rips gov’t ban on terrorists’ families attending alternative Remembrance Day ceremonyTheir entry has been allowed for years, Attorney General tells Supreme Court, although Israel annually activates a security closure for Remembrance and Independence Days. By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel New... April 23, 2023
WATCH: Behind the scenes of Israel’s ‘Operation Independence’A hallmark of Israel's official state ceremony at the start of Independence Day are the drills performed by soldiers and flag bearers. April 23, 2023
Happy news for bereaved father of IDF soldier killed in combat'I haven’t smiled like this in three years,' Baruch Ben Yigal, whose only son was killed during an operation in a PA-controlled enclave, told Channel 12 News. April 23, 2023
Judicial compromise saboteurs will be judged harshly – HerzogNetanyahu wants to reach a compromise, specific lawmakers are intentionally torpedoing talks and will be responsible for fate of Israel's most serious internal crisis, says Israeli president. April 23, 2023
‘Symbol of lawlessness’ – Gov’t to postpone Khan Al-Amar evacuation, again'Khan Al-Amar is the symbol of lawlessness and selective enforcement, whereas questionable Jewish properties are immediately destroyed while illegal PA encampments, funded by the EU, are allowed to remain intact,' a spokesperson for the Gush Etzion Regional Council said. April 23, 2023
Netanyahu nixes appointment of right-wing MK for important diplomatic positionThe decision came after a backlash from liberal American Jews. April 23, 2023
Israel lost 59 soldiers since last Memorial DayCommemorations begin at sundown on April 24 and end 24 hours later, when the Jewish state ushers in its 75th Independence Day. April 23, 2023
Lapid at protests: ‘If you hadn’t taken to the streets, Israel would no longer be democratic’An estimated 150,000 took part in the Tel Aviv protest for the 16th consecutive Saturday. April 22, 2023
Three Arab-Israelis arrested after attempted kidnapping of young Jewish womanPolice were alerted to the scene after receiving a call that the woman was screaming. April 22, 2023
Independence Day drama: Anti-Bibi singer ‘not welcome’ in right-wing cities'We are not interested in supporting a singer who boycotts the right-wing, who is against the government and the reform, to perform in our city on Independence Day,' a group of residents said. April 22, 2023
‘No significant violence’? Group protests against Israeli Supreme Court judge who released Arab rapistIronically, thousands of left-wing protesters have showed up at demonstrations against judicial reform wearing 'Handmaid’s Tale' costumes, claiming to be fighting for women’s rights. April 21, 2023
New app finds graves of fallen Israeli soldiers'Memory Paths' provides the most direct route to the site along with other relevant information. April 21, 2023
Israelis, Palestinians honor rescuer of Jews threatened by terrorists at kosher ‘Iftar’ mealA Palestinian construction worker was honored for rescuing an Israeli couple threatened by terrorists, AFP reported. April 21, 2023
Netanyahu to officials on left and right: Leave disputes ‘outside the cemeteries’ on Memorial DayThe prime minister's remarks came hours after Opposition leader Yair Lapid announced a boycott of Independence Day event. April 20, 2023
Netanyahu offers New York consul post to ‘mother of politically incorrect’ lawmakerNetanyahu hoped to disperse Justice Minister Yariv Levin's supporters and associates, who include May, within the party. April 20, 2023
Pro-reform protesters rally outside ex-Supreme Court judge’s home'The time has come for Aharon Barak to listen to the voices of the people and stop behaving like a legal dictator,' says CEO of right-wing group. April 20, 2023
As negotiations on judicial reform compromise continue, government and Opposition split on judicial reviewOpposition says 9 or 10 justices should be able to overrule Knesset law, while coalition’s bill says a majority of 12 is necessary. April 20, 2023
Lapid boycotting state Independence Day event; Israelis dispirited by division, celebrating abroadThe decision “leads to more unnecessary hatred among us,” said Culture Minister Miki Zohar in response. April 19, 2023
Israeli NGOs fight gov’t to allow terrorists’ families attend Memorial Day eventTwo left-wing Israeli groups file petition with Supreme Court calling to overturn Defense Minister's decision not to grant entry permits to Palestinian Arabs for alternative Memorial Day event in Tel Aviv. April 19, 2023
WATCH: Youngsters organize race for former IDF soldiers, raising spiritsNitzan Spiegelstein, tells ILTV about a race he has organized to encourage young Israelis about to enter the IDF and to help soldiers suffering from PTSD and combat fatigue. April 19, 2023
Judicial reform may be postponed, but demographics are on the Right’s side: Kohelet Forum head'If this necessary reform doesn’t happen this time, it'll happen in two years, four years or five years,' says Moshe Koppel, Chair of the Kohelet Forum. April 19, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s top diplomat touts strong economic, security ties in Azerbaijan'This is starting with Azerbaijan but it will not end in Azerbaijan,' Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said. April 19, 2023
