Indictments dropped against Homesh settlers, but fate of evacuated communities still unclearAfter repeal of Disengagement Law, authorities decline to prosecute visitors to Homesh for violating now-defunct policy barring Jews from the area. April 19, 2023
‘Progressive hysteria’ – Israeli minister’s tweet compared to Nazi slogan'All of this progressive woke hysterics is counterproductive. I moved from the United States because of idiocy like this,' Jewish civil rights attorney tells World Israel News. April 19, 2023
Teen terrorist caught after wounding two in JerusalemThe 15-year-old walked up to the religious Jewish men’s car and shot them at close range. April 19, 2023
Biden ‘religious freedom’ official pushes egalitarian Western Wall deal, silent on Temple Mount ban on JewsCritic questions why Religious Freedom Ambassador declined to call for mixed-gender prayer in Al Aqsa Mosque. April 19, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu lays wreath at Yad Vashem on Holocaust Remembrance DayPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid a wreath at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem in honor of Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day 2023. April 18, 2023
On Yom Hashoah, threatening letter with Nazi symbols sent to SmotrichThe English-language missive, which contains Nazi symbols, accuses the Religious Zionism Party leader of 'intending to destroy Israel.' April 18, 2023
El Al pilot makes shocking in-flight statement about Holocaust, sparking outrageEl Al needs to respect its status as Israel's national airline and act accordingly, says Transportation Minister after pilot's in-flight political rant. April 18, 2023
WATCH: Terrorist fires at Jews in Jerusalem from point blank rangeA terrorist shot and wounded two men who were driving by in eastern Jerusalem Tuesday morning. April 18, 2023
2 wounded in Jerusalem shooting; terrorist at largeTwo men shot and wounded by terrorist in eastern Jerusalem on Holocaust Remembrance Day; manhunt for shooter is ongoing. April 18, 2023
4.8M NAMES: New Yad Vashem display inscribes memory of Holocaust victimsEvery Holocaust victim has a name, and at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, a new permanent display seeks to humanize and remember each individual, with a massive book that contains over 4.8 million names. April 18, 2023
Arab who saved Jewish couple from terror attack honoredM. received the Righteous Among the Nations title and a cash reward for risking his life when the Barons were ambushed by terrorists on eve of Passover. April 18, 2023
Herzog urges Israelis to set disputes aside in ‘sacred days’ honoring survivorsThe Israeli president spoke at the opening ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day. April 18, 2023
Yom HaShoah terror: Man stabbed, kibbutz targeted by gunfireMan stabbed and moderately wounded, kibbutz targeted by hail of bullets on Israel's national Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 18, 2023
WATCH: Likud official booted out of Holocaust ceremony in Tel Aviv by anti-government hecklersThe incident took place shortly after both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog called for discord within Israel to be set aside to honor the solemnity of the day. April 17, 2023
Netanyahu calls Iran the new Nazis as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance DayPresident Isaac Herzog called for the discord within Israel at the moment to be put aside during a day of grieving. April 17, 2023
‘I don’t hate terrorists,’ says father, husband of terror victimsBereaved father says he believes that most Palestinians are 'decent people,' but poll finds that 74 percent support deadly terror attacks against Jews. April 17, 2023
Iranian efforts to enlist Judea and Samaria residents exposed, 2 arrestedShin Bet arrests two Palestinians recruited by Hezbollah, Quds Force for terror operations. April 17, 2023
‘Allahu Akbar’ – Man shot in eastern Jerusalem after arson, vandalism spreeWhen authorities arrived at the scene, they heard a large explosion, which was triggered by a car the suspect had set on fire. April 17, 2023
Former Crown Prince of Iran to visit Israel, says better days are ‘closer than ever’Reza Pahlavi, son of the Shah, is the most senior Iranian personality to ever pay a public visit to the Jewish state. April 17, 2023
Israeli trade delegation drumming up business in India'I am convinced that the common desire and mutual visits, such as this delegation, will deepen the trade relations between the two economies and contribute to the trend of strengthening bilateral relations in recent years.' April 16, 2023
Israel set to observe Holocaust Remembrance Day; nearly 150,000 survivors live in the Jewish stateThey include 521 immigrants from Ukraine who fled after the Russian invasion. April 16, 2023
Fighting to save the rare African donkey at Ramat Gan SafariA newborn African donkey is one of around only 800 of his species left in the world and is part of an Israeli and European breeding program that seeks to preserve them. April 16, 2023
Netanyahu approved mass strike, shutdown to stop judicial reform – reportPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu coordinated airport shutdown in order to create excuse to pause judicial reform legislation, Chair of Airport Workers' Union implies in affidavit. April 16, 2023
Netanyahu pays condolence visit to Dee family in EfratLucy Dee and her daughters Maia and Rina were killed in a Palestinian terrorist attack. April 16, 2023
Report: Israeli government and Opposition considering new compromise on judicial reformThorny issue of judicial selection committee, which picks new Supreme Court justices, addressed by new compromise; Proposal currently under consideration by coalition and opposition parties, according to report. April 16, 2023
WATCH: Church asked Israel to limit entry to Holy Fire ceremony'How could Israel let more people enter the Church of the Holy Sepulchre when the place was so packed?' asks Israeli diplomat David Saranga. April 16, 2023
State attorney closes case into cops who shot Arab terrorist in Jerusalem, finds no misconduct'If the policeman hadn’t shot and neutralized him, we wouldn’t be here.' April 16, 2023
Leftists are ‘betraying’ Israel: Pro-reform and anti-reform protests unfold in Israeli cities'The left has forgotten the most basic values of the Jewish people in a Jewish and democratic state.' April 16, 2023
Minister calls to put Supreme Court chief, protest leaders on trial over ‘coup attempt’'Today, there is no democracy in the state of Israel.' April 15, 2023
WATCH: Rare, bright meteor sighted over IsraelAn unusually bright bolide meteor was sighted over Israel on Saturday afternoon, with some locals reporting a large explosion, the Israeli Astronomical Association (IAA) said. https://twitter.com/yonibmen/st... April 15, 2023
Netanyahu says economy is ‘robust’ after Moody’s downgrades Israel’s credit ratingThe rating agency cited 'a deterioration of Israel's governance.' April 15, 2023
New poll shows Benny Gantz leads Netanyahu as top pick for PM; Likud bloc loses 13 seatsCenter-Left bloc and Arab parties could form new coalition government if new elections were held today, poll finds, as right-wing bloc collapses. April 14, 2023
Actor Chaim Topol was a secret agent for the Mossad, family members revealTopol, famous for his role as Tevye in the film 'Fiddler on the Roof,' secretly worked for the Mossad, relatives revealed after his death. April 14, 2023
Israel-church tensions rise ahead of Jerusalem’s Holy Fire ceremonyAfter 2021 Meron tragedy, police impose limit on number of participants at ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, raising the ire of church officials. April 14, 2023
Tel Aviv deputy mayor slams public Passover prayersReuven Ladianski: "The organizers must be fined and prosecuted to the fullest extent possible." April 14, 2023
Israeli woman killed, dozens injured in South Korea bus accidentA 60-year-old Israeli tourist died after a bus overturned southeast of Chungju Thursday. Others were seriously injured. April 13, 2023
European fighter jets scramble to intercept El Al passenger planeThe Austrian fighters scrambled when air controllers could not raise the Tel Aviv-bound flight on radio. April 13, 2023
‘A LOT OF GOOD WILL’: Israeli president optimistic about judicial reform compromiseHerzog tells The New York Times in an interview that “there’s a lot of good will in the room since we started the negotiations two weeks ago." April 13, 2023
Damage control: US ‘reassuring’ Israel after Pentagon intel leakAmerican officials told their Israeli counterparts that the breach is being investigated, 'reassuring' them that intelligence secrets are safe with the Pentagon. April 13, 2023
Orthodox Jewish leaders accuse Lapid of sabotaging Israel, undermining gov’tOrthodox Jewish organization warns that 'inflammatory rhetoric' from Lapid increases delegitimization of Israel, fans the flames of antisemitism, and endangers Diaspora Jewish communities. April 13, 2023
5 lives saved by organs from terror victim Lucy DeeLucy (Leah) Dee was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at the Gush Etzion Regional Cemetery. April 13, 2023
Two confirmed dead in flash floods in Israel, many rescuedDespite severe weather warnings, Israelis and tourists frequented popular attractions that become hazardous under such conditions. April 11, 2023
Netanyahu: European leaders say one thing to me in private and another in public'What they tell me behind closed doors, as opposed to meetings when other people are there, is reflective of a completely different interaction.' April 10, 2023
Netanyahu blames previous gov’t for terror wave, restores Gallant as defense minister'Our enemy hears and sees everything and they believe that they will be able to attack us with combined terrorist attacks from Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.' April 10, 2023
WATCH: Despite disagreements, U.S. an ‘indispensable’ ally to Israel, Netanyahu says'I definitely condemn curse words towards Joe Biden, the US is our indispensable ally, that has not changed' April 10, 2023
Yad Vashem criticizes new Poland deal on educational toursThe deal includes 'problematic locations that aren't okay to visit on an educational trip,' Yad Vashem said in a statement. April 10, 2023
‘Beauty and the Beast’ star visits Israel, tours Tel Aviv and ignores social media scrutinyActor Luke Evans is not letting negative comments from Israel-haters get in his way. April 10, 2023
WATCH: Passover miracle saves lives of Israeli preschoolersKindergarten staffers, concerned about the ferocity of the winds, had ushered the preschoolers indoors only moments before. April 10, 2023
Mother of 2 sisters murdered in terror shooting dies of her injuriesDee is survived by her husband, Rabbi Leo Dee, two more daughters and a son. April 10, 2023
US pressuring Israel into supplying weapons for Ukraine – leaked docsSince the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Israel has avoided publicly taking sides in the conflict. April 10, 2023
IDF deploying troops to Tel Aviv amid surge in terrorThe move comes amid an explosion of violence emanating from Judea, Samaria, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria. April 10, 2023
Likud blasts Lapid for playing ‘petty politics’ after security briefing, endangering IsraelLikud notes opposition leader's deal with Lebanon for offshore gas field, violence and rioting during his time in office. April 10, 2023
‘Sign of Weakness’? Israeli officials want to ban Jews from Temple Mount for last 10 days of RamadanBen-Gvir stresses his opposition to practice of barring Jews from the Temple Mount during last days of Ramadan, saying it endangers Jewish worshippers at the Western Wall and signifies surrender to terror. April 10, 2023
Israel denies reports Mossad encouraged anti-reform protestsThe New York Times could not independently verify the assessment, and cited anonymous senior Israeli defense officials as denying the assessment’s conclusions. April 9, 2023
WATCH: ‘The whole country hurts’ – funeral of young sisters, victims of Palestinian terror'A simple, quiet family is devastated. When a simple family in Efrat is devastated, the whole country hurts,' their father, Rabbi Leo Dee, said. April 9, 2023
WATCH: This is what REALLY happened in Jerusalem at the al-Aqsa MosqueIsraeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer explains what caused the violence at the al-Aqsa Mosque last week and how the IDF and security officials are handling the situation. April 9, 2023
Terror summit: Hamas, Hezbollah officials brainstorm on attacking Israel from multiple frontsSince the start of the Passover holiday on Tuesday evening, Israel has been targeted by rocket fire from Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. April 9, 2023
‘Elimination of Israel’ on the horizon, IRGC commander saysIran is planning a 'strong and decisive response' to Israeli strikes in Syria, IRGC officials say. April 9, 2023
Israeli defense minister briefs U.S. counterpart on recent attacksU.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin offered his condolences following Friday’s deadly terrorist attacks, and reaffirmed U.S. support for Israel’s right to defend itself. April 9, 2023
‘True scandal’ – Mossad encouraged anti-government protests, says US intel'That’s a line the Mossad is not supposed to cross, and you could expect repercussions,' says analyst after spy agency reportedly took sides in political conflict. April 9, 2023
