WATCH: Underground war between Palestinians and Jews over antiquities in Judea and Samaria Palestinians pillage areas in Judea and Samaria, unearthing ancient artifacts which then end up on the black antiquities market. July 22, 2023
Herzog dispels notion of rift between Jewish state and Democratic Party 'This is not a lost arena,' the Israel president said of maintaining good relations with Democrats in Congress. July 22, 2023
WATCH: Jerusalem man stabbed, seriously injured; police ‘strangely silent,’ but warn of more terror to come Police say this has been 'the deadliest year of all time,' with more to come. July 21, 2023
Trump will return ancient artifacts to Israel Antiquities Authority – report A Wall Street Journal report explains how the items got to Mar-a-Lago in the first place, noting that everything had been done with transparency. July 21, 2023
Netanyahu: New reasonableness bill will strengthen Israel’s democracy His remarks came as hundreds of demonstrators made preparations to march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as part of a “Night of Disruption.” July 21, 2023
Controversial clip of Israeli pilot refusing to rescue dying pro-reform soldier goes viral The IDF on Thursday condemned a video shared by ministers that showed Air Force pilots refusing to aid IDF ground troops over their support of the judicial reform. July 20, 2023
‘Nazi, loyal to a dictator’ – Leftists attack journalist who won’t refuse reserve duty 'The amount of poison [from the left-wing] is shocking every time,' wrote the journalist's fiancée. July 20, 2023
‘Important milestone’: Israel eases travel for Palestinians in bid to join US Visa Waiver Program Homeland Security and State Department officials would visit the airport and checkpoints to confirm that Israel is following the rules. July 20, 2023
174 Palestinian infiltrators arrested in raid: Border Police Numerous recent terror attacks were perpetrated by Palestinians who illegally crossed into Israel. July 20, 2023
Settlement freeze to appease Biden? Netanyahu denies reports Netanyahu's close ally in Likud admitted that there are no plans to permit the growth or retroactive legalization of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria in the near future. July 20, 2023
Netanyahu ‘should think twice about coming to DC’ A visit could make the PM 'a stage prop for prominent Democrats to lecture and embarrass.' July 20, 2023
White House confirms NYT report on Biden warning to Netanyahu that ‘special relationship’ under threat over judicial reform 'Please stop now, or you are going to break something with Israel’s democracy and with your relationship with America’s democracy, and you may never be able to get it back.' July 19, 2023
Israeli President addresses US Congress: ‘We pray for the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy’ On the issue of peace, Herzog thanked the United States for its longstanding diplomatic efforts in the region. July 19, 2023
Herzog hits all the right notes, with a little help from the left – analysis Progressive Democrats’ foolish insistence on showing how much Congress actually values Israel tamped down fears Herzog's visit to the White House would be overshadowed by any number of issues. July 19, 2023
Another nod to Biden? Netanyahu looking to soften limits on reasonableness clause Amendment’s key backer, MK Simcha Rothman, said he doesn’t know about any such move. July 19, 2023
Islamist party head Mansour Abbas willing to partner with Netanyahu on battling Arab crime Should the uptick in slayings continue, 2023 is slated to be the deadliest year on record for Israel’s Arab sector. July 19, 2023
Netanyahu risks ‘breaking something’ permanently with US relationship, Biden warns 'To make sure that Biden’s position is crystal clear to all Israelis, he invited me to the Oval Office on Tuesday afternoon and gave me a statement,' Thomas Friedman wrote. July 19, 2023
WATCH: Biden, reading from card, affirms US commitment to Israeli president at White House In a meeting with Israel's President at the White House, President Biden affirms the 'ironclad' commitment of the U.S. to Israel. July 19, 2023
WATCH: Catholic clergyman outraged when asked to cover ‘inappropriate’ cross at Western Wall, blames ‘new Israeli gov’t’ The abbot of the Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem was asked by staff at the Western Wall to cover his "really big and inappropriate" cross. July 19, 2023
Laser air defenses coming to Israeli border communities soon After nearly two decades in development, Israel's Iron Beam laser defense system is scheduled to become operational within the next year and a half. July 19, 2023
In White House, Herzog says US interest in judicial protests stem from ‘deep worry’ for Israel’s future President Biden told the Israeli president that the U.S. was committed to stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. July 18, 2023
Protesters launch four-day march to Jerusalem ahead of key bill Participants of the march will sleep outside along the way. July 18, 2023
WATCH: Anti-judicial reform protests block Tel Aviv train station Tel Aviv's Hashalom train station was forced to close Tuesday afternoon after hundreds of anti-judicial reform protesters blocked the station's entrances and exits and even gathered en masse on the train platforms. July 18, 2023
Elite IDF unit launches petition: ‘Keep IDF out of political controversy’ 'The nation's security is above all else,' say Maglan unit's graduates who have been collecting signatures of former soldiers confirming their desire to continue serving in the reserves. July 18, 2023
Double standard? Bereaved mother of slain IDF soldier prosecuted for protest Mother of slain IDF soldier who pasted stickers on EU consulate has been subject to criminal proceedings for three years; She notes that protesters who set fires on Ayalon Highway have not been indicted. July 18, 2023
Israel building high-tech campus for Jerusalem’s Arabs Israeli and international companies, offered the workspace for free, will be based in the complex and employ programmers from Arab neighborhoods in eastern Jerusalem. July 18, 2023
After almost 16 months with no word from son, Israeli mother ‘feels he’s still alive’ Although massive searches for Moishe Kleinerman have been fruitless, his mother has not lost hope. July 18, 2023
TEL AVIV: Protester against judicial reform hit by car, evacuated to hospital with serious injuries A woman protester against the government’s judicial overhaul was hit by a car. She was evacuated to a nearby hospital in an induced coma, with serious injuries. July 18, 2023
Doctors strike over judicial reform, say ‘abortion bans, race and gender-based discrimination’ in medicine to come Head of doctors' strike claims that ending reasonability clause will lead to discriminatory practices in medicine. July 18, 2023
Anti-gov’t protesters launch another ‘Day of Disruption’ across Israel Two were arrested after police dispersed demonstrators blocking Highway 2 and reopened it to traffic. July 18, 2023
Poll: Israeli education ignores right-wing Zionist hero, movement Today is Ze'ev Jabotinsky day, but only 10 percent of Israeli youth reported learning about Revisionist Zionism in school, despite the movement's profound impact on modern-day Israeli politics. July 18, 2023
WATCH: Why young Israeli families choose to live in Samaria outpost 'We are simply like all those pioneers who have always preceded official institutions before they said ‘we are behind you because this is important,' says a spokesperson for the Evyatar community. July 18, 2023
50 years after carving his house into a cliff, Israeli man faces eviction What began as an eight-meter-wide room, is a now warren of rooms, tunnels and stairs, decorated with sea shells, wood, stones, glass and ceramics of all colors. July 17, 2023
In long-awaited phone call, Biden invites Netanyahu to meet – but not at White House Israel’s former envoy to Washington told World Israel News that the gesture did not constitute a formal state invitation to the White House. July 17, 2023
Ramat Gan wine shop owner battles city over rainbow flags 'There’s an aggressive silencing of the Jewish voice in the public sphere,' the merchant's attorney said. July 17, 2023
‘SHOCKING’: ‘Damn Ashkenazim, I’m proud that 6 million of you burned,’ Likud activist shouts 'The Likud movement strongly condemns Itzik Zarka’s words. We will not accept or allow shocking statements of this kind,' the party said. July 17, 2023
Treason? Ex-prime minister urges Biden to punish Israel, reassess ties Calling Netanyahu supporters 'young, violent thugs,' Olmert says Israelis must 'pay a price' for being in favor of the judicial overhaul. July 17, 2023
7 sets of twins born in 24 hours at one Israeli hospital Midwives and obstetricians at Israel’s busiest maternity ward deliver seven pairs of twins in a single 24-hour period. July 17, 2023
Attorney-general denies selective enforcement of law or favoring the Left Gali Baharav-Miara’s policy paper stressed the public’s right to protest and said that many factors must be considered before indicting anyone for their actions during demonstrations. July 17, 2023
‘Blood on their hands’ – IDF reservists threaten mass refusal: PM, minister fight back against ‘junta’ 'If the Knesset does not enact one law or another because military personnel threaten not to serve, there is one definition for this - we become a junta on the same day.' Chikli said. July 17, 2023
Revealed: Abducted Israeli researcher initiated meeting with kidnappers The abductors, members of a US-designated terrorist organization, took Tsurkov captive after discovering she was Israeli. July 17, 2023
Most of judicial reform plan will be scrapped, says Likud minister Education Minister Yoav Kisch tells Army Radio that only reforms that enjoy broad support will go forward. July 17, 2023
Herzog to meet Biden, address Congress on US visit The Israeli president is bringing Leah Goldin, mother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed in action in the Gaza Strip in 2014 and whose body is being held by the Hamas terrorist group. July 16, 2023
Israel’s top diplomat arrives in Kenya for African Union summit Israel has observer status in the continental grouping. July 16, 2023
Israeli faked kidnapping in Ethiopia, authorities say The alleged captive, 79, appears to have feigned his own abduction for monetary gain. July 16, 2023
Netanyahu discharged from hospital after heart monitor implant The prime minister was released with a routine heart monitor for continued observation as a precaution, after undergoing a full battery of tests. July 16, 2023
WATCH: Historic first for Israel as Raz Hershko tops women’s international judo rankings Israeli competitor Raz Hershko is now the world's highest ranked female judoka, marking the first time an Israeli has held the title. July 16, 2023
Netanyahu hospitalized overnight after collapsing in his home The prime minister will stay for medical observation at the recommendation of his doctors. July 15, 2023
‘History-making’: Biblical red heifer displayed in ancient holy site 'This exceptional event signifies an exciting period for the entire Jewish People.' July 15, 2023
Heat wave continues to scorch Israel Temperatures top 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of Israel as heat wave continues across Eastern Mediterranean. July 14, 2023
Former Israeli envoy Michael Oren: Anti-reform protests setting ‘very dangerous precedent’ 'The airport has been closed only for the second time in our history. The first time was by Hamas.' July 13, 2023
Rabbi Dee slams Netanyahu for ‘believing’ in two-state solution; ‘US, European officials told me it was dead’ The bereaved father and husband called on the prime minister to stop propping up the Palestinian Authority as it is behind most of the terrorism against Israel. July 13, 2023
Left-wing activist calls to ‘exterminate’ religious Knesset member for being ‘enemy of the state’ Longtime peace activist uses violent language urging 'extermination' of Religious Zionism MK in Facebook post; claims lawmaker is an 'enemy of the state.' July 13, 2023
Netanyahu snubs Zelensky, declines invitation to visit Ukraine Ukrainian leader disregards millions of dollars in humanitarian aid provided by Israel, slams premier for not traveling to war-torn Kyiv. July 13, 2023
Defense Minister Gallant: Reservists’ refusal to serve is ‘rewarding the enemy’ 'We have no other army to rely on and we have to take care to keep it united and leave it out of any dispute,' he said. July 12, 2023
Israel’s Supreme Court overturns law encouraging illegal immigrants to leave the country Justice Minister castigates Supreme Court after it strikes down law incentivizing visa-overstayers and infiltrators to self-deport. July 12, 2023
‘Breakdown in shared values’: NY Times’ Thomas Friedman says US reevaluating ties with Israel, blames Netanyahu An Israeli official said that Jerusalem is unaware of Washington's 'inevitable reassessment' of US-Israel relations. July 12, 2023
‘I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy’ – elderly Israeli kidnapped in Ethiopia Captors allow 79-year-old man to send voice message pleading for help to his family; Kidnappers reportedly demanding hundreds of thousands of shekels in ransom. July 12, 2023
Biden demands Israel respect the right to protest; Ben-Gvir hits back, praises police conduct After the White House insinuates anti-judicial reform protests restricted by authorities, Ben-Gvir says mass demonstrations were expertly managed by the police. July 12, 2023
Gallant nixes bill prohibiting return of terrorists’ bodies The defense minister has already gone on record saying that terror organizations are not influenced by Israel holding on to their dead. July 12, 2023
