Knesset passes law stripping citizenship of terrorists paid by PAThe new law, which drew support from opposition members, applies to terrorists who receive 'salaries' from the Palestinian Authority as part of its 'pay for slay' program. February 15, 2023
WATCH: ‘Dream Doctors’ bring joy to sick children in IsraelTake a look at how doctors, dressed up as clowns, are bringing joy to children who are sick in Israel. February 15, 2023
Yielding to president’s call for compromise, Netanyahu cancels planned votes on judicial reformNetanyahu government drops two judicial reform measures from Knesset's agenda Wednesday amid calls for dialogue with the Opposition and talks for compromise. February 15, 2023
‘HE DID AN ACT’: Female Knesset Member accuses police of sexual assault during demolition'As a woman, I am simply embarrassed to say what occurred inside the ring,' Limor Son Har-Melech told Israel's Reshet Bet radio station. February 15, 2023
‘Flesh of our flesh’: Arab-Israeli policeman killed in terror attack has a Hasidic Jewish cousinThe Bedouin Border Police officer killed during terror attack in Jerusalem has an Orthodox Jewish cousin from the Chabad movement in Australia. February 15, 2023
After decades of glorifying terrorists, former Mufti of Jerusalem investigated for incitementThe former grand Mufti of Jerusalem subject to criminal probe for incitement, police confirm, after decades of comments glorifying terrorists and supporting the families of suicide bombers. February 15, 2023
WATCH: Is Netanyahu’s governing coalition in crisis?Could Wednesday morning's demolition of a Jewish-owned orchard in Samaria, near Shilo, which pitted coalition members against the defense minister, indicate a brewing crisis? February 15, 2023
‘Shameful, anti-Zionist’: 100s of police with bulldozers forcibly level Samaria orchard, against Smotrich’s ordersThe minister said the coalition is in danger if he doesn’t immediately receive the authority he was promised over the Civil Administration, which carried out the destruction. February 15, 2023
Israeli forces prevent another Jerusalem terror attack, Palestinians with weapons arrested at checkpointSecurity forces prevented another deadly attack in the capital on Wednesday. February 15, 2023
‘Anxious about bloodshed’ – Leading rabbis call on protest leaders to calm tensionsProminent Religious Zionist rabbis express concern over 'talk of civil strife and bloodshed' from anti-judicial reform protesters, call for unity and dialogue. February 15, 2023
Security prisoners announce protest in wake of toughened conditions, threaten Ben-Gvir'We will not be deterred by threats from despicable terrorists in prison,' the Internal Security minister declared. February 15, 2023
Netanyahu visits bereaved mother of terror victims, requests photo of children to show world leadersThe prime minister requested permission to keep a photo of the murdered boys in his office, to help explain to world leaders what Israel is enduring. February 14, 2023
5 ‘friendly’ countries, including US, condemn Israel’s response to terror attacksFrance, Germany, Italy and the UK support Blinken's denunciation of Israel's response to terror in a joint statement that makes no mention of the security threat. February 14, 2023
Smotrich vows unrestrained building in Judea and Samaria, despite US oppositionWhile Washington's response is 'understandable,' the Americans know that Israel’s government is 'committed to the settlements,' Smotrich said. February 14, 2023
13-year-old terrorists inspired by TikTok, Israeli minister warnsReligious Zionism MK warns that inciters on social media who glorify terrorism must pay a heavy price for their actions. February 14, 2023
Israeli foreign minister arrives in Turkey for solidarity visitThe IDF's "Operation Olive Branches" search and rescue mission pulled 19 people from the debris. February 14, 2023
Former PM Olmert calls for ‘real war’ to stop judicial reform, says protests not enoughEhud Olmert, who served time for bribery and obstruction of justice, is now calling for outright war. February 14, 2023
WATCH: ‘They choose to burn the State of Israel because they lost the elections’Regarding the judicial reform controversy, MK Simcha Rothman, head of the Law and Justice Committee, tells i24News, 'We are willing to negotiate, why isn’t the opposition?' February 14, 2023
What are the judicial reforms proposed by Yariv Levin? – explainerLegislators have no recourse to respond to the Supreme Court’s nullification of legislation, and Levin is proposing several ways for the Knesset to do just that. February 14, 2023
WATCH – Unruly: Opposition MKs bang on table, sing ‘I have no other country’ during judicial reform hearingScenes from Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee hearing on Monday showed members of the opposition up in arms ahead of the first reading of the judicial reform legislation February 13, 2023
Lapid refuses to meet with judicial reform lawmakers without preconditionsJustice Minister Levin and chief reform architect Rothman, said they were "saddened" by Lapid's refusal to sit and talk. February 13, 2023
Likud MK to establish Knesset lobby for sovereignty over Jordan ValleyFreshman MK Dan Illouz toured the strategic region with the Sovereignty Movement, which is demanding that Israeli law be applied there first. February 13, 2023
Likud files complaint against Tel Aviv mayor for ‘inciting violence and civil rebellion’Claiming that Israel is turning into a dictatorship under the Netanyahu government, Huldai said that 'dictatorships only become democratic again with bloodshed.' February 13, 2023
‘Bad guys vs. good guys’ – Tens of thousands rally outside Knesset against judicial reform'States can turn from a democracy into a dictatorship, as is happening here,' says Tel Aviv mayor at Jerusalem protest, adding that only 'bloodshed' can bring back the democracy. February 13, 2023
Judicial reform passes first reading, despite president’s call for a pause and rowdy oppositionCoalition members say there is room for compromise but the other side must be ready to negotiate in good faith. February 13, 2023
Bombshell: Deri never agreed to leave politics, admits former attorney-generalLast month, the Supreme Court ruled that Deri cannot serve as minister, based partially on his alleged agreement to resign from the Knesset. February 13, 2023
WATCH: Israel’s crackdown on illegal Arab construction in Jerusalem continuesIsraeli police and Jerusalem city officials razed an illegal Arab home in the capital Monday, part of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s push to enforce building codes in the city’s largely unregulated Arab neighborhoods. February 13, 2023
RESPONSE TO TERROR: Israel legalizes 9 settlements in Judea and SamariaThese communities have existed for many years; some have existed for decades. February 13, 2023
President Herzog calls for compromise on judicial reform, urges Netanyahu to delay overhaulLeader of the Opposition Yair Lapid welcomed the president's suggestions. There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu. February 12, 2023
Knesset to pass law to expel terrorists, revoke Israeli citizenshipThe prospective move comes after three Israelis were killed in a car-ramming attack in Jerusalem. February 12, 2023
Ben-Gvir: ‘Defensive Shield 2’ on the horizonPublic Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir requests massive operation aimed at 'rooting out terror nests,' but it’s unclear if the Security Cabinet will approve. February 12, 2023
‘Feminist terror’ – MK battles ‘systemic bias’ against men in Israeli family courtsFreshman MK Tali Gottlieb says that 'men have no chance' in Israeli family courts, seeks to end 'categorical discrimination' against fathers during divorce proceedings. February 12, 2023
Woman arrested for protesting in underwear at Western WallPolice arrest 35-year-old woman for protesting in her underwear at the Western Wall Plaza. February 12, 2023
Jerusalem Arabs mourn terrorist who murdered 3 Jews including 2 little brothersMuezzin in eastern Jerusalem mourns death of terrorist who murdered two Jewish children and a young Jewish man. February 12, 2023
Media uses coverage of deadly terror attack to call Jerusalem neighborhood a ‘settlement’Western media outlets describe Jerusalem's largest neighborhood, targeted in Friday's terror attack, as a 'settlement' in 'occupied' territory. February 12, 2023
If you build it, they will come – Jewish population in Judea and Samaria is surgingAre the burgeoning Jewish population statistics in Judea and Samaria—which is now home to 12% of the country’s Jewish population—a nail in the coffin of the two-state solution? By Judith Segaloff, JNS Mar... February 11, 2023
Civilians Told to Bring Firearms to Synagogue on ShabbatRabbi Rami Brachyahu said the measure was necessary following the Jan. 27 Palestinian terrorist attack that killed seven people at a synagogue in Jerusalem. February 10, 2023
US meddles in Israeli gov’t affairs: Warns against giving minister powers over Judea, SamariaIsraeli official slams the U.S. for interfering in internal government policies. February 9, 2023
Netanyahu nixes bill that bans immodest dress and women’s prayer groups at Western WallThe proposed legislation would ban activities of the Women of the Wall prayer rights group, including wearing tefillin. February 9, 2023
‘Ticking bomb’: Palestinians sexually harass Israeli girls on public busesZivit Nahum, whose experiences led her to flee from her home in Ariel, collected the stories of 120 women and girls who had been harassed on buses in Samaria. February 9, 2023
Israelis rescue 10 Turks, including toddler, under earthquake’s rubbleIsrael’s 150-strong rescue force is larger than many other countries’ delegations combined, said one team member. February 9, 2023
UN data points to rise in illegal building demolitions under Ben-GvirBetween Jan. 1 and Feb. 7, 144 structures were destroyed in eastern Jerusalem and Area C of Judea and Samaria. February 9, 2023
‘I’m nervous now’ – Tremors felt in Israel for 4th time in 2 days, buildings shake'I felt the bed shake...It sounds dramatic, but after seeing the photos of the destruction in Turkey and Syria, I'm nervous now,' said a resident of Israel's Northern Central District. February 8, 2023
WATCH: Is Ben-Gvir living up to his promise? Police attack organized crime in Arab cityPolice conducted a massive raid on one of the largest organized crime rings in northern Israel. February 8, 2023
WATCH: Ancient gold bead found in Jerusalem’s Pilgrim RoadIsraeli teenager finds rare gold bead during excavation at the City of David, near the Old City of Jerusalem. February 8, 2023
First part of judicial reform to go to Knesset for vote next weekThe Opposition parties have rejected every point in the planned reforms. February 8, 2023
‘Dangerous’ Christian missionary family dressed as hasidim seeking Israeli citizenship'This family is deceptive, dangerous, and very determined to establish themselves in Israel,' director of anti-missionary NGO writes to Interior Minister. February 8, 2023
Ben-Gvir blocks gun license for lawyer who urged armed uprising against Netanyahu gov’t'Those who call for the use of weapons [against the government] will not be granted a license for weapons,' Public Security Minister Ben Gvir says. February 8, 2023
WATCH: IDF assists in search and rescue efforts in TurkeyAn IDF delegation of 150 soldiers arrived early Tuesday morning in Turkey to assist with search and rescue efforts. February 8, 2023
Supreme Court slams Netanyahu gov’t for delaying demolition of illegal Arab settlement near JerusalemThe justices had ordered the state to submit a plan to dismantle the village on February 1, but for the ninth time, the government has requested an extension. February 7, 2023
WATCH: Israel likely to face massive earthquake in near future; minor tremor felt in JerusalemThe Dead Sea fault line that runs through Israel sees a major quake every hundred years, and it's only a matter of time until the next one. February 7, 2023
Palestinian Authority building illegal city south of Jerusalem, Gush Etzion leader warnsPA paves unauthorized road through nature reserve in Gush Etzion area - in violation of Oslo Accords - for project aimed at cutting Judean Desert off from Israeli towns. February 7, 2023
Netanyahu rejects Biden admin call to ‘pause’ Judea and Samaria constructionBlinken reportedly made the request during his visit last week to Israel in a bid to de-escalate tensions amid rampant Palestinian terrorism. February 7, 2023
Ben-Gvir v. Netanyahu: Will demolition of illegal Palestinian structure will be carried out?Netanyahu reportedly stopped the move due to international pressure and security warnings; Ben-Gvir insists 'it will happen.' February 7, 2023
Israeli government scrambles to improve earthquake preparednessFollowing the deadly quake in Turkey, Israel’s state comptroller calls for immediate action to avert disaster. February 7, 2023
Chaos in the Knesset: MK forcibly removed after calling for ‘revolt’Cassif said that his call for a civilian uprising was not out of bounds for Knesset speeches and refused orders to leave the plenum. February 7, 2023
IDF resumes search for soldier missing since 1997Guy Hever disappeared after leaving his base on the Golan Heights. February 6, 2023
Netanyahu leads planting ceremony on Jewish ‘new year for trees,’ honors Jerusalem terror victimsThe Israeli prime minister planted an olive tree close to the synagogue where a Palestinian terrorist killed seven people last month. February 6, 2023
Israel sending immediate aid to Turkey following devastating earthquakeSearch and rescue teams along with medical assistance are being readied following a request by Turkish authorities. February 6, 2023
‘We will multiply and increase’: Lawmakers vow to complete new Jewish neighborhood in eastern J’lem"The construction in Jerusalem is no longer a policy issue, but a test of the governance of the State of Israel." By World Israel News Staff Members of Knesset from all the coalition parties held a tour o... February 6, 2023
