WATCH: Think tank behind Israel’s judicial overhaul calls for compromise HonestReporting Executive Director Gil Hoffman says the think tank was under pressure to come out in favor of compromise. March 15, 2023
Netanyahu forbids ministers from meeting with US officials until PM invited to White House 'As long as I don't visit there, no one does,' the prime minister stated. March 14, 2023
Foreign Minister slams EU ‘interference’ in Israel’s affairs, blasts policy chief for comparing Palestinian terrorists to IDF Cohen also accused Borrell of drawing an equivalence between Palestinian terrorism and operations mounted by the IDF. March 14, 2023
1,124 buildings in northeast Israel could collapse in earthquake 'At this rate it would take decades to complete the reinforcement of all the residential buildings,' the State Comptroller reports. March 14, 2023
Knesset passes Override Clause, limiting Supreme Court’s power, in first reading Judicial reform bill, including the Override Clause and limits on Supreme Court's judicial review, passes its first reading the in Knesset 61 to 52. March 14, 2023
Bill restoring freedom of movement to Israelis in northern Samaria passes first reading The proposed legislation repealing the Disengagement Law would restore freedom of movement to Israelis in four communities razed in 2005. March 14, 2023
‘They won’t even talk to us’: US Embassy in Jerusalem abuses American-Israelis, refuses service – report World Israel News called the Embassy early Monday morning for clarification and was told a press spokesperson would return the call before noon, but no one did. March 14, 2023
Liberman: Applying sovereignty over Jordan Valley is the answer to Palestinian terrorism The remarks came ahead of a bill that Yisrael Beytenu will present to the Knesset on Wednesday. March 14, 2023
Police bust Arab weapons traffickers in Israeli cities, Judea and Samaria; 31 arrested More than 400 policemen raided homes and other locations in eastern Jerusalem, Lod, Samaria and the Binyamin area. March 14, 2023
Former Arafat aide and oldest Palestinian prisoner released from Israeli jail Fuad Shubaki was sentenced for his role in attempting to smuggle weapons from Iran to the Gaza Strip. March 14, 2023
4 Israelis regain sight, thanks to corneas donated by family of terror victims 'We wish for the donors to see the world's goodness and joy, as our sweet Hallel and Yagel saw it,' the bereaved parents said. March 14, 2023
Israeli finance minister addresses ‘elephant in the room’ amid protests at Washington conference Most major mainstream U.S. Jewish groups have stated they will not meet with Bezalel Smotrich during his U.S. visit. March 13, 2023
Swarming robots could save lives with Israeli engineering innovation Robot swarms are expected to one day have an impact on disaster response, marine and space exploration, construction, military technology, and other tasks too dangerous for humans. March 13, 2023
Team Israel gets first win at the 2023 world baseball classic in 3-1 game against Nicaragua Team Israel is expected to face Puerto Rico on Monday night followed by the Dominican Republic on Tuesday and Venezuela on Wednesday. March 13, 2023
Hidden roadside bomb explodes, seriously injures driver in northern Israel 21-year-old man seriously injured after explosive device detonates on highway in northern Israel, near the Green Line. March 13, 2023
Is successful hi-tech company divesting from Israel to cover up financial problems? An Israeli company whose value tumbled by $2 billion in less than two years claims reason for leaving Israel and downsizing operations is judicial reform. March 13, 2023
Israel’s first conservative TV news channel sees ratings spike The Israeli public has woken to the fact that legacy stations are not impartial purveyors of news, but players in the political game, says Channel 14 news anchor Lital Shemesh. March 13, 2023
‘Shocked’ – Fiercely pro-Israel advocates slam proposed judicial reform Calling the proposed changes 'not a reform, but a coup,' Tishby said that the laws create a 'danger to the national security of the State of Israel.' March 13, 2023
Saudi Arabia denies Israelis visas for UN event – report Representatives from the Circassian-Israeli community were prevented from attending Saudi-based UN event celebrating their village as an authentic tourism destination. March 13, 2023
Overwhelming majority of Israeli hi-tech employees oppose protesting judicial reform 'Most hi-tech employees do not participate in protests and don’t believe their organizations should take part in them,' said Tefen CEO Mally Bitzur-Parnes. March 13, 2023
Tel Aviv U rector slams campus Democracy Week on judicial reform, says no open-mindedness 'We did not come to hear those who think differently from us,' laments Tel Aviv University Rector Mark Shtaif. March 12, 2023
‘FRIGHTENING’: Bias against ultra-Orthodox, judicial reform – journalist pleads for unity in Israel One-of-a-kind investigative journalist, author, playwright and theater director Tovia Tenenbom warns against the deep divisions in Israeli society and media bias. March 12, 2023
Is the Biden administration funding mass protests in Israel? Media reports and senior Netanyahu officials claim that U.S. taxpayer money is bankrolling major organizer of anti-judicial reform protests. March 12, 2023
Attorney-General shoots down immunity proposal for Israeli soldiers In response, Knesset committee postpones discussion on the subject; Ben-Gvir says, “She thinks she’s the prime minister.” By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News In a legal opinion publicized Sunday, Attorn... March 12, 2023
‘Many questions’ – Knesset member’s barn torched in suspected arson Massive blaze engulfs barn belonging to MK who recently compared the Likud party to Nazis, foul play suspected as cause behind the fire. March 12, 2023
IDF arrests 5 Beitar Illit bus bombing suspects The Shin Bet provided 'accurate intelligence information' regarding the identities and whereabouts of the suspects, the IDF said. March 12, 2023
Netanyahu: Opposition using judicial reforms as pretext to undo election The repeated rejection of dialogue proves the opposition seeks 'anarchy and the overthrow of the elected government,' said the premier. March 12, 2023
A record half a million Israelis protest judicial reform, announce ‘Day of Escalating Resistance’ Protesters once again lit fires on Ayalon highway. March 11, 2023
Netanyahu talks business ties, security with Italian Prime Minister Meloni in Rome He was at Rome’s Great Synagogue when he learned of the terrorist attack in Tel Aviv. By JNS Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Rome on Friday with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at t... March 11, 2023
Israeli toddler dies following Palestinian car ramming attack, near lynching Accident or terror? 2-year-old Hadar Noga succumbed to her injuries almost a week after a Palestinian Arab car crashed into an Israeli car in Samaria. March 10, 2023
President Herzog trashes judicial reform as ‘predatory’ but says reconciliation ‘within reach’ 'The set of legislations that is being discussed now needs to be erased in its entirety.' March 9, 2023
‘Insane:’ Haifa port blockade will cost Israelis ‘millions of shekels’ 'What the protesters are doing, using small craft to block the port's entrance, is absolutely insane.' March 9, 2023
FLYING LOW: Israel Air Force colonel sacked for telling pilots not to report for duty IDF chief Herzi Halevi approved the decision after the air force officer encouraged others to skip training to protest judicial reforms. March 9, 2023
Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Austin discuss ‘common agenda’ against Iran 'If anyone in Tehran thinks that Iran can make unhindered progress toward nuclear weapons, they are mistaken,' the prime minister said. March 9, 2023
Israeli protesters block entrance to think tank offices with sandbags, barbed wire 'If this isn't crossing a red line, I don't know what is.' Six people were arrested. March 9, 2023
Gas for Jerusalem recognition? Netanyahu reveals agenda for Italy trip 'I believe the time has come for Rome to recognize Jerusalem as the ancestral capital of the Jewish people for 3,000 years,' Netanyahu tells Italian newspaper. March 9, 2023
‘We won’t allow anarchy’: Protesters wreak havoc across Israel on ‘Day of Disruption’ At least 10 arrested as demonstrators block highways and intersections across the country. March 9, 2023
Smotrich: I’m ‘soul-searching’ after Huwara comments Smotrich writes that he originally interpreted blowback to his comments as left-wing hysteria, but his opinion changed after learning 'good, smart, and serious' people interpreted his remarks as an illegal military order. March 9, 2023
No more genetic tests for embryo-swap baby, Israeli court rules The list of potential biological mothers had been narrowed down to 10 women. March 9, 2023
Israeli protests disrupt visit by US defense secretary Austin was scheduled to arrive early Thursday from Egypt for a one-day visit to Israel. March 8, 2023
‘I’m traumatized’ – Arab woman, mistaken for Jew, brutally beaten in Jerusalem The attack occurred near Mamilla Mall, outside the Old City. March 8, 2023
Too close for comfort? Israel’s newest embassy will be in Iran’s backyard The embassy in Turkmenistan will be the closest official Israeli mission to Iran. March 8, 2023
ORTHODOX JEWS FURIOUS: Israel’s Supreme court rules couples can marry online The Supreme Court has changed the status quo for civil marriage that existed in the Jewish state since its establishment. March 8, 2023
Terrorist who murdered 2 Israeli brothers recently released from prison – against intel agency’s advice Abdel Kharousha was released some four months ago after serving time for planning terror attacks. March 8, 2023
‘Surprises’ planned for Thursday’s ‘Day of Disruption,’ including blocking Netanyahu’s flight to Rome fter chaotic protests last week, anti-judicial reform protesters vow to up the ante and cause mass disruption. The prime minister may need to fly to the airport via helicopter to avoid protesters on the ground. March 8, 2023
Netanyahu tells his ministers to tone down criticism of reservists Two ministers said that reservists who refuse to train because they oppose the judicial reform bills are ‘not patriots’ and ‘would go to hell,’ respectively. March 8, 2023
‘Israel has the right to defend itself’ – US on Jenin raid State Department backs Israeli raid that eliminated six terrorists, but pushes 'cycle of violence' narrative. March 8, 2023
WATCH: Ben-Gvir dances up a storm in Hebron on Purim Internal Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, dressed in costume as a policeman, dances in Hebron with Jewish locals on Purim. March 8, 2023
Judicial reform leaders reject proposed ‘compromise’ 'As is clear to anyone who reads it, this ‘plan’ totally destroys judicial reform,' wrote Justice Minister Yariv Levin and MK Simcha Rothman. March 7, 2023
‘Go to hell’ – Likud minister clashes with rebellious air force reservists Shlomo Karhi tells protesters at his house following day that his comments are specifically towards those refusing to serve, not all reservists opposed to the judicial reform. March 7, 2023
Protesters offered cash to tie up Ben-Gurion Airport, says report Drivers asked to cause traffic jams there as part of a 'Day of Resistance' against the judicial reforms. March 7, 2023
Lapid, Gantz reject any talks on judicial reforms unless legislation halted The Israeli opposition has rejected numerous overtures to hold talks under the president’s auspices without preconditions. March 6, 2023
Israeli Air Force commanders warn Netanyahu about ‘grave security danger’ of judicial reform All 10 living former commanders of the Israel Air Force sign letter warning Netanyahu against the government's judicial overhaul. March 6, 2023
Israel’s stock market, shekel regain ground after president says judicial compromise imminent After hitting a four-year low against the US dollar, the shekel surges, along with the Israeli stock market, amid Herzog's announcement on judicial reform compromise. March 6, 2023
Judicial reform compromise ‘closer than ever,’ says Herzog 'There are agreements behind the scenes on most things,' says Israeli president, referring to likelihood of compromise on judicial reform. March 6, 2023
El Al pilots refuse to fly Netanyahu for state visit to Rome The refusal prompted the prime minister's office to issue a tender to competing Israeli airlines. March 6, 2023
Ben-Gvir: Next political assassination is being planned Last week, police and the Shin Bet arrested a suspect who was planning to assassinate Ben-Gvir. Lapid denied the threat, calling the national security minister a 'Tiktok clown.' March 6, 2023
Call to refuse orders harms functioning of the IDF, Gallant warns amid boycott of training exercises The Israeli defense minister’s comments come after reserve fighter pilots announced a boycott of mandatory training exercises in protest against the government’s judicial reform plans. March 6, 2023
No Ramadan pause for home demolitions: Ben-Gvir The Palestinian Authority and Hamas issued statements warning that home demolitions during Ramadan could spark unrest. March 6, 2023
Michael Bloomberg ‘doesn’t blame’ corporations for pulling money out of Israel The failed 2020 Democratic nominee for president, who isn't even familiar with his own country's Supreme Court system, nevertheless weighed in on Israel's judicial system. March 6, 2023
