Israel will defeat Hamas, resettle Gazans abroad, says defense minister Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed approximately 80% of Gazans want to leave, but are being prevented from emigrating by Hamas. September 16, 2026
Israeli lawyer seeks Shin Bet probe into identities of soldiers featured in Gaza documentary If they are genuine soldiers serving in sensitive, classified positions and have violated security restrictions, they should be identified and prosecuted. September 15, 2026
Global song to mark third anniversary of Oct. 7 Organizers said the song seeks to bring together people from different backgrounds through music, with performers representing communities in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. September 15, 2026
Israeli intel guiding Saudi fight against Houthis: Report Jerusalem and Riyadh reportedly held talks focused on countering the Iran-backed Houthi terror group. September 15, 2026
Hostage survivor slams Venice film ‘NAZA’ Cohen emphasized that while he recognizes the filmmakers' legal right to express their views, the Israeli public must respond to their actions and publicly condemn them. September 15, 2026
Golan Druze dropping Syrian identity in favor of Israeli citizenship 'Here in Israel, my family is respected, and this is where I want to be,' says a Druze man from the Golan Heights. September 15, 2026
IDF chief orders legal action review over ‘NAZA,’ condemns ‘blood libels’ Zamir: 'This is a campaign against Israel, not only against the IDF.' September 14, 2026
Israeli Defense Ministry official predicts greater cooperation with US in arms production Jerusalem and Washington are working on the next 10-year MoU, which is projected to diminish or even remove U.S. financing and instead focus on joint development projects. September 14, 2026
Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor dies at 107 Yehuda Aharon Widawski immigrated to the Jewish state in 1950, where he founded several businesses. September 14, 2026
IDF blasts accusations made in ‘NAZA,’ minister threatens to strip filmmakers of citizenship Culture Minister Miki Zohar pushes for filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor to be stripped of their citizenship over Gaza documentary. September 14, 2026
Herzog: On 9/11, Israel stands with America, its ‘greatest ally and friend’ Herzog said that the courage and heroism of the first responders and emergency services, along with everyday Americans who rushed into danger to save the lives of their fellow citizens, will never be forgotten. September 11, 2026
‘See the person through their strengths’: Israel Police opens roles for special needs youth The new volunteers will initially work with the police’s Animal Handling Division alongside canine and mounted units. September 10, 2026
Israel taps new point man for strained Turkey relations Relations have deteriorated sharply under Erdoğan, particularly following the Oct. 7 attack. September 10, 2026
MDA: 1.9 million emergency calls during war year The average age of volunteers stands at 26.8, with the oldest active volunteer being 92 years old from Ness Ziona, while the youngest are 14. September 10, 2026
Israeli lawyer accused of aiding effort to prosecute IDF reservist in Britain The soldier accused Pomeranz of violating at least two sections of the Israel Bar Association Law, one of which prohibits exploiting bar membership as cover to harm national security in time of war. September 10, 2026
Slovenia bucks Europe’s anti-Israel trend as Jewish state opens first embassy in Ljubljana Slovenia’s new administration is reversing course, moving to roll back its predecessor’s policies and rebuild closer diplomatic, economic, and political cooperation with Israel. September 10, 2026
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams Takes Advisory Role at Israel’s TurboGen The position extends Adams’ involvement with Israel and its technology sector after leaving New York City politics. September 10, 2026
Ahead of Rosh Hashana, Israel’s population surges past 10.3 million Israel’s overall fertility rate remains close to three children per woman, making it a clear outlier among wealthy democracies. September 9, 2026
UK boycott may have limited economic impact but could chill Israeli exports Israeli exports of goods and services totaled about $159 billion, of which about $250 million comes from Judea, Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. September 9, 2026
Renovations completed at Cave of the Patriarchs ahead of High Holidays The current structure around the tomb was built 2,000 years ago by King Herod the Great. September 9, 2026
IDF launches new unit dedicated to AI, unmanned systems The branch will develop maritime, ground, and aerial robotic systems capable of operating alongside manned forces or carrying out missions independently. September 9, 2026
National security minister petitions to disqualify Islamist party from Knesset run Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit party files request with election committee to disqualify the Islamist party that helped Naftali Bennett form a government in 2021. September 9, 2026
Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report claiming he received Oct. 7 warning Israeli prime minister preparing to file a defamation lawsuit against Haaretz after the left-wing Hebrew daily published reports claiming he was warned by the UAE's president about Hamas's Oct. 7 attack. September 9, 2026
Biden official — ‘US didn’t know about UAE Oct. 7 warning’ New questions have emerged over a report claiming the UAE warned Israel about Hamas shortly before October 7. September 9, 2026
Israeli court refuses to freeze controversial E1 project east of Jerusalem Court rejects petition calling for a freeze on the issuance of tenders for the E1 project east of Jerusalem, which has drawn heavy criticism from foreign governments. September 9, 2026
The battle for Israel: 38 parties submit lists as Netanyahu faces fight for power 38 parties, one government: Israel’s election battle officially begins. World Israel News Staff Israel’s October 27 election is officially taking shape, with a remarkable 38 parties submitting candidate l... September 9, 2026
Western Wall Foundation completes pre-holiday removal of prayer notes from holy site The removal of the prayer notes was accompanied by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, the rabbi of the Western Wall and the holy sites. September 8, 2026
From cyberattacks to rockets: Israel prepares for election day threats Israel relies on paper ballots because studies show cyberattacks could have a far greater impact on electronic voting systems, and public trust in digital voting remains relatively low. September 8, 2026
UK accuses Israelis of ‘ethnic cleansing,’ bans settlement goods 'The British government agrees that there is ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in areas of the West Bank, perpetrated by settler terrorists,' Miliband said. September 8, 2026
Turkish tourists to Jewish man in Israel: ‘Jerusalem is ours’ A confrontation involving Turkish tourists at Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate has reignited concerns over Ankara’s rhetoric. September 8, 2026
After 3 years of war: Israeli students’ educational scores plunge According to the newly released test scores, Israeli students are now performing well below the OECD average in mathematics, science and reading. September 8, 2026
Netanyahu-backed candidate barred from Knesset election over US citizenship Dual Israeli-US citizen and tech entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky dropped from Likud's 2026 Knesset list over his US citizenship, but Netanyahu vows he will serve as AI minister. September 8, 2026
Daniel Pinsky becomes first Israeli sailor to embark on 250-day global race Ahead of the Golden Globe Race, Pinsky purchased a Baba 35 boat built in 1980 named Exodus. September 8, 2026
Red Cross resumes visits to Palestinian prisoners The Shin Bet warned that renewing the visits could lead to security erosion through the transfer of information by Red Cross personnel to incarcerated individuals. September 8, 2026
Israeli official calls to expel UK ambassador over anti-Israel boycott 'The British Mandate in the Land of Israel is over,' Smotrich wrote. September 8, 2026
US lawmakers visiting Samaria pledge action against Israel boycotts The visit comes as European countries, including Ireland and Spain, consider a boycott of Judea and Samaria. September 7, 2026
Ancient menorah found in Hebron-area caves Archaeologists date the caves to the period between the Herodian era and the end of the Second Temple period, roughly 37 BCE to 70 CE. September 7, 2026
Israel, Germany explore turning Volkswagen plant into defense hub The first phase would examine the development and production of components for air defense systems, drawing on Osnabrück’s skilled workforce and existing industrial infrastructure. September 7, 2026
More than 20,000 immigrants arrive in Israel from over 100 countries in 2026 Tel Aviv received the largest number of new immigrants, with 2,762, followed by Netanya with 2,224, Jerusalem with 2,134, and Haifa with 1,504. September 7, 2026
Israel to expand defense ties with Japan At the seminar, SIBAT unveiled a new three-month program called BRIDGE that will select a limited number of Israeli defense companies for intensive assistance entering the Japanese market. September 7, 2026
Pacific island nation Naoero opens embassy in Jerusalem The island nation is one of the smallest countries in the world, with a population of about 12,000 people. September 7, 2026
Russian-Israeli historian charged with espionage – report Prosecutors allege that foreign intelligence agencies instructed the defendant to conduct clandestine missions and influence operations on their behalf against the State of Israel. September 7, 2026
You won’t believe the most popular baby name in Israel A hint: This boy's name is one of the most commonly found in the world. September 7, 2026
IDF chief warns enemies will ‘pay heavy price’ as military drills for multi-front attack Zamir closely observed the activation of alert forces and reserves, operational responses and decision-making at different levels of command. September 6, 2026
Israeli parties allowed to track voter turnout in real time Parties may receive information on whether an individual voted, but not the time of the vote, and this data cannot be transferred to third parties or retained after the election. September 6, 2026
Delta and United returning to Israel American Airlines remains the outlier among the three major legacy carriers and has again pushed back its return to Tel Aviv until next spring. September 6, 2026
Is Gaza sewage behind shutdown of Israel’s desalination plants? Israel's water supply has taken a massive hit after algae forces days-long shutdowns of desalination plants, with Gaza sewage suspected as a possible cause of the sudden algae proliferation. September 6, 2026
IDF launches surprise country-wide drill IDF Comptroller officers in both active-duty and reserve service are actively inspecting units and headquarters throughout the country to review compliance and operational readiness. September 6, 2026
Half a million worshippers have attended Selichot prayers at Western Wall Live footage streamed by the foundation on Saturday night showed tens of thousands of worshippers filling the Western Wall Plaza as Ashkenazi Jews joined the recitals. September 6, 2026
Netanyahu: We’ll finish Iran campaign, it’s 80-90% done The prime minister vowed to finish Israel’s campaign against Iran, despite a significant de-escalation in fighting. September 6, 2026
Adidas faces boycott for featuring IDF veteran in campaign Anti-Israel activists accused Adidas of "ignoring amputee children in Gaza" after the company featured veteran Shalev Biton in an advertisement. September 6, 2026
Huckabee accuses Israeli farmers of trespassing after apparent Palestinian setup Israeli report says U.S. ambassador was shown a routine security patrol and led to believe he was witnessing Jewish trespassers entering Palestinian property. September 5, 2026
Democratic Republic of Congo seeks to move embassy to Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Tshisekedi in Jerusalem on Tuesday, with the two leaders agreeing to strengthen economic and security relations between their countries. September 4, 2026
Israel releases first of five Lebanese detainees in deal linked to search for Jewish remains Lebanese man Malek Ghazi was the first to be handed over, according to the Red Cross and Lebanese media. September 3, 2026
IDF equipment crisis grounds tanks Beyond the grounding of tank battalions, hundreds of Humvee vehicles damaged during fighting in Lebanon remain out of service and have not been repaired. September 3, 2026
Germany tests Israeli ballistic missile Vice Adm. Jan Christian Kaack, chief of the German Navy, called the trial a success. September 3, 2026
‘Next steps’ — Witkoff secretly met with UAE official on Iran A secret meeting between Steve Witkoff and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed al Nahyan in Sardinia focused on Washington’s Iran strategy. September 3, 2026
Report: IDF withdrawal plan ‘stalled,’ Hezbollah still in control The Lebanese army is struggling to secure Hezbollah strongholds, raising doubts about Israel’s planned withdrawal. September 3, 2026
Ofer Winter makes mandatory service condition for joining Netanyahu government Winter said combat soldiers and reservists would receive the highest priority for state benefits. September 2, 2026
Smotrich, Feiglin create election alliance to consolidate national camp For Smotrich, the deal is part of a push for wider cooperation on the right rather than simply an electoral arrangement between two parties. September 1, 2026
