Armed Palestinian arrested after impersonating IDF soldier near Jewish outpostInitial reports indicate that the suspect may have been on his way to carry out an attack at Ma'ale Levona. August 16, 2021
Thousands of IDF reservists to help in Israel’s all-night vaccination campaignThe Health Ministry announced that 5,075 new cases of COVID were recorded on Sunday, bringing Israel's number of active cases to 50,056, of whom 908 are hospitalized. August 16, 2021
Terrorists attack IDF Troops in Jenin, four killed in clashesA “large number” of terrorists opened fire on the troops from a short distance, the Border Police said. August 16, 2021
WATCH: Firefighters continue to fight Jerusalem’s biggest fire in yearsThe massive forest fire that started in the Jerusalem area on Sunday continues to spread into the wooded hills outside of the capital Monday morning. August 16, 2021
Massive wildfires burn west of Jerusalem, 10,000 evacuated from their homesFirefighters suspect that the cause was arson, although it has not been confirmed. August 15, 2021
New ‘Think Israel – Buy Israeli’ promotes purchase of blue and white productsUnique collaboration seeks to expand sales and customers for Israeli products. August 15, 2021
Arab Israeli politician shot and killed in broad daylightOnce a prominent Likud activist, Dr. Saher Ismail was a close friend of Justice Minister and New Hope party chair Gideon Sa’ar. August 15, 2021
WATCH: ‘Inter-regional’ Hezbollah tunnel network backed by North Korea, IranThe Alma Research Center has exposed an "inter-regional" tunnel network built by Hezbollah after the Second Lebanon War and supported by North Korea and Iran. August 15, 2021
‘Disgraceful contempt’: Israel recalls envoy after Polish president signs Holocaust restitution law'This is a shameful decision and disgraceful contempt for the memory of the Holocaust,' Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said in a statement. August 14, 2021
Bennett defends no-lockdown policy, says protecting livelihoods saves livesPrime Minister Bennett took to social media to defend his position against a lockdown, stressing that 'safeguarding the livelihoods of the citizens of Israel is also safeguarding their lives.' August 14, 2021
Bennett limits Israeli settlement construction, fearing US reaction: reportBennett is set to visit Washington in the coming weeks, where Iran is expected to be at the top of the agenda, and is trying not to anger the Biden administration. August 13, 2021
Unprecedented deep-sea shark discovery in Israel sheds light on climate change'Our discovery of a previously unknown deep-sea hotspot of life could provide crucial information for the sustainability and resilience of the marine ecosystem.' August 12, 2021
Israeli President Herzog to Morocco’s king: ‘Let’s meet!’Next to his signature, Herzog included the traditional Arabic closing 'Salam aleykum,' meaning peace be upon you. August 12, 2021
IDF revolutionizes recruitment, announces new AI-driven scoring systemThe system will leverage big data and machine learning algorithms to determine the best possible placement for a recruit. August 12, 2021
Suspected body of Jordanian soldier unearthed in JerusalemInvestigators believe that the body belonged to a Jordanian soldier who was killed during clashes with the IDF during the Six Day War. August 12, 2021
‘Operation Sword Strike’ launched to seize illegal weapons, combat crime in Israel’s Arab sectorThe five-year initiative, which Bennett began to formulate as soon as he took office, is being defined by the prime minister as the “main goal” of his government. August 12, 2021
‘Outrageous thievery’ – Israeli, US lawmakers slam Polish restitution lawIsraeli politicians outraged as Polish law will likely end claims for Jews who lost property in the aftermath of the Holocaust. August 12, 2021
Israeli study finds significant COVID-19 emotional impact on health care workersFindings underline importance of mental health support for medical professionals dealing with the pandemic. August 12, 2021
BDS-supporting professor can get Israel Prize, High Court rulesHigh Court judges decided on Thursday to overturn the decision of former Education Minister Yoav Galant to deny Godreich the Israel Prize. August 12, 2021
WATCH: Trying to avoid lockdown, Israel imposes new COVID restrictionsIsrael has approved new COVID restrictions in an attempt to curb the spread of the contagious Delta variant and avoid a potential lockdown. August 12, 2021
In Morocco, Lapid signs three accords to boost tiesA statement from the Israeli foreign minister said the agreements 'will bring our countries innovation and opportunities for the benefit of our children — and their children — for years to come.' August 11, 2021
Israeli minister details plans for rocket-proof protection in northern Israeli homesIsrael’s Deputy Defense Minister Alon Schuster said bolstering housing near the Lebanese border will form a “critical issue in the home front and the civilian resilience in the next conflict.” August 11, 2021
Israeli law invoked to bring Sarah Halimi’s murderer to justiceIsraeli law allows Israeli citizens to file a complaint against anti-Semitic crimes committed abroad. August 11, 2021
Israeli lawmaker defends value of life after making insensitive COVID remarkInterior Minister issued clarification after saying Israelis needed to 'accept deaths' from the pandemic. August 11, 2021
Hiding terror tunnel, Hamas blocks UN staff from inspecting schoolDue to Hamas' actions, some 4,000 Gazan schoolchildren will not be able to resume in-person learning at two UNRWA schools in September. August 11, 2021
Israel, Bahrain deepen security ties as Iranian threat increases“We have been building this peace for 11 months and this is only the beginning," Bahraini diplomat says. August 11, 2021
WATCH: Israeli gold medalist championed as heroIsrael's Olympic Gold Medalist Linoy Ashram shared her excitement with reporters upon landing in Israel on Tuesday. August 11, 2021
Israel, US hold intensive talks on support for PA: reportVarious sources indicate that the Americans have recently been deeply and continuously involved in a number of pending issues between Israel and the PA August 10, 2021
Chinese targeted Israel in massive cyber attacks, stole sensitive data and trade secretsHackers acting on behalf of the Chinese government also targeted Iran and Saudi Arabia. August 10, 2021
Israel to US: Convince Sheikh Jarrah families to accept compromise dealThe proposal would recognize the current families and their children as protected tenants under Israeli law and would likely delay potential evictions for several decades. August 10, 2021
WATCH: Israel records highest number of COVID cases since FebruaryOn Monday, Israel identified over 5,140 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number since February. August 10, 2021
Israeli security forces arrest 7 Bedouins for attacks on Jews during Gaza operationTwo Jewish men, Yehoshua and Avi Har-Even, were killed in the riots and dozens of others were injured. August 10, 2021
IDF names Hezbollah terrorist behind rocket barrage towards IsraelKayak, the IDF said, was a regular presence at the southern Lebanese border fence during May 2021’s Operation Guardian of the Walls. August 10, 2021
WATCH: Palestinian woman arrested for attempted stabbingA Palestinian woman attempted to stab IDF soldiers near the Yitzhar junction just of the Northern West Bank August 10, 2021
COVID in Israel: PM kicks up vaccination campaign as cases spikeThe latest morbidity numbers published by the Ministry of Health Monday show that 3.87% of the nearly 88,000 tested Sunday had the virus. That comes out to 3,402 people, more than the number of those vaccinated that day against the virus (3,372). August 9, 2021
Netanyahu apologizes for congratulating Olympic medalist on Shabbat'This will not happen again. I say this out of respect for Shabbat,' the Opposition leader said after being slammed by the religious parties in his bloc. August 9, 2021
Religious Affairs Ministry budget boost reflects ‘importance of religious services’2.5 million shekels were allotted for the advancement of women in religious institutions. August 9, 2021
Israeli Holocaust survivor, 88, commits suicide at grave of son killed in 2014 Operation Protective EdgeKibbutz Nirim issued a statement saying, “Moshe stood heroically not only in bereavement, but also in the circumstances of his life as a Holocaust survivor. … Moshe inspired pride and faith that anything is possible in all of us.” August 9, 2021
WATCH: Israeli physician reveals how lockdowns impact mental healthProf. Nadav Davidovitch, Chair, Israeli Public Health Physicians Association explains why Israel should avoid a new lockdown. August 9, 2021
Bahraini official in Israel blasts Iran: ‘Nuclear deal fueled crisis, hate and extremism’The 2015 Iran nuclear deal "fueled crises in the Middle East, increased the number of refugees seeking asylum in Europe, and led to hate and increased extremism in many parts of the Middle East," a Bahraini senior official said while visiting Israel on Sunday. August 8, 2021
Bennett talks tough against Hezbollah but ‘knows government will fall’ if Israel fights back“Bennett knows that if the government goes to a military confrontation – the coalition will fall because both Meretz and [the Arab Islamist party] Ra’am will not agree to such a thing," MK Jada Rinawi-Zoabi (Meretz) said. August 8, 2021
US convinced Iran behind suicide drone attack; Iran blames ‘Zionist conspiracy’Iran was actively involved in this attack, said a CENTCOM spokesman. August 8, 2021
Hezbollah threatens to destroy Israeli army in future war'We can strike Galilee or Golan; our choices are open,' said Hassan Nasrallah. August 8, 2021
New city in Israel: Be’er Ya’akov receives city statusBe'er Yaakov was established in 1907 and was mostly populated by immigrants from Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Argentina, and Iran. In 1949, with a population of approximately 400, it received local council status. August 8, 2021
WATCH: The myth of the Arab demographic time bombBased on 17 years of research, Yoram Ettinger exposes the myth of 'the Arab demographic time bomb' and highlights the Jewish demographic momentum. August 8, 2021
WATCH: Israel’s currency strong as ever; can it last?The Bank of Israel’s efforts to protect and strengthen the shekel are apparently paying off, but theymay in fact backfire, explains financial expert Gilad Alper. August 6, 2021
Michael Herzog, president’s brother, said to be next Israeli ambassador to WashingtonMichael Herzog, a retired IDF Brigadier-General and veteran diplomatic negotiator, 'checks all the boxes.' August 5, 2021
PM Bennett to seniors: ‘Don’t meet grandkids indoors, wear masks’'If you see your grandchildren, let it be outside in the open air, with masks,' Bennett told senior citizens. August 5, 2021
Israeli lawmaker links gay pride parade to current coronavirus outbreakSmotrich was slammed by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who warned of the "dangerous combination of ignorance, populism, frustration and hatred," noting that "Smotrich gave us… another excellent reminder.” August 5, 2021
WATCH: Arsonists set fires near Jerusalem, take advantage of heatwavesArsonists have been setting fires in Jerusalem and the surrounding area in recent days. August 5, 2021
IAF strikes Lebanon after rocket attacks cause massive fire in northern IsraelFormer IDF chief Gen. Amos Yadlin told Radio103 FM that the incident underscored the seriousness of the internal chaos currently sweeping Lebanon and that the IDF’s highest priority should be proving that Israel will always respond forcefully to incidents like that. August 5, 2021
Archaeologists discover evidence that earthquake mentioned in Bible hit Jerusalem“You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah.” Zechariah 14:5 By World Israel News Staff A recent excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusale... August 4, 2021
WATCH: Israel imposes new rules in hopes of preventing lockdownsPrime Minister Naftali Bennett and the Coronavirus cabinet on Wednesday repeated warnings that if conditions don’t improve, lockdowns will follow. August 4, 2021
Three rockets launched toward Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliatesThree rockets launched toward Israeli territory from Lebanon * IDF responds by attacking targets in Lebanon August 4, 2021
Israeli convicted of murdering 13-year-old girl to be releasedLast week, a judge declared that Zadorov is entitled to a retrial. August 4, 2021
Arab MK who called IDF soldiers ‘murderers’ charged with fraud, forgeryZoabi is expected to plead guilty to the charges in a plea deal which will see her avoid jail time. August 4, 2021
WATCH: Massive fires in Jerusalem and surrounding areasLarge fires have been burning over the past couple of days in the Jerusalem area and in the capital itself, including a serious blaze in the neighborhood of Givat Shaul in the western part of the city. August 3, 2021
Israel adds US to COVID-19 high-risk travel listStarting August 6, Israeli travelers returning from the U.S. and 17 other countries will enter mandatory quarantine. August 3, 2021
New daily COVID cases in Israel surge to nearly 4,000'The next steps will be tightening the Green Pass and additional options — as much as possible without harming the economy,' said Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash. August 3, 2021
Israeli spyware company NSO chairman says ‘ownership will not change,’ ‘important’ work to continue'Continue to do the important things you do,' the NSO chairman told employees. August 3, 2021
