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? – explainer Legislators 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 hearing Scenes 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 preconditions Justice 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 Valley Freshman 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 opposition Coalition 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-general Last 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 continues Israeli 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 Samaria These 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 overhaul Leader 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 citizenship The 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 horizon Public 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 courts Freshman 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 Wall Police 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 brothers Muezzin 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 surging Are 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 Shabbat Rabbi 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, Samaria Israeli 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 Wall The 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 buses Zivit 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 rubble Israel’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-Gvir Between 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 city Police 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 Road Israeli 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 week The 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 Turkey An 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 Jerusalem The 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 Jerusalem The 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 warns PA 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 construction Blinken 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 preparedness Following 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 1997 Guy 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 victims The 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 earthquake Search 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
Ultimatum: Zelensky meeting with Israel’s top diplomat canceled if demands not met Ukraine threatens to cancel diplomatic meeting with Zelensky unless Jerusalem forks over a half-billion dollars to Kyiv and issues formal condemnation of Russia. February 6, 2023
‘NO DELAY OF JUDICIAL REFORM’: Israeli Justice Minister rejects pleas of President Herzog Despite president's pleas to suspend changes to legal system, Justice Minister says reforms will proceed as planned. February 6, 2023
WATCH: Will Israeli attorney bring social media giants to their knees? Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and chairwoman of Shurat HaDin-Israel Law Center, discusses her legal organization's success on behalf of victims of terror. February 6, 2023
IDF eliminates five terrorists in rare Jericho-area raid Among them were the two Hamas men whose weapons jammed during an attempted attack on a restaurant last week, sparing the lives of dozens of potential victims. February 6, 2023
Lapid vows to defeat ‘terror-supporting’ Netanyahu government Israeli opposition head speaks amid uproar over protest leader's call to assassinate the prime minister. February 5, 2023
4-year-old Israeli ‘hero’ saves mother, fights Bedouin rapist with toy sword The suspect broke into the apartment with the intention of raping the woman, and not for the purpose of burglary and robbery, the investigation revealed. February 5, 2023
‘Response to terrorism’: New Israeli community to be established near Gaza border The Cabinet approved the proposal to build the new community, temporarily named Hanun, adjacent to the Gaza Strip. February 5, 2023
Netanyahu slams ‘explicit threat’ by protest leader to murder him Former IAF pilot Ze'ev Raz wrote, 'If a prime minister rises and assumes dictatorial powers, he is a dead man, it’s that simple.' February 5, 2023
WATCH: Israel could become legitimate target for Russian forces, Putin warns Russia sends a warning to Israel against sending military aid to Ukraine, after Israel considered sending military aid to Kyiv. February 5, 2023
Naftali Bennett: Putin assured me he wouldn’t kill Zelensky In his first interview since leaving office, the former prime minister talked of his mediation efforts to try and arrange a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in the early days of the war. February 5, 2023
Netanyahu proposes high-speed underground tunnels in Judea and Samaria Underground highway system would connect Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, protect motorists from Palestinian terror attacks. February 5, 2023
‘No motivation to fight Hamas or Islamic Jihad’ – PA security official warns of imminent collapse Palestinian Authority security officials say morale among officers low, fear that collapse of the PA will occur in the near future. February 5, 2023
WATCH: Israeli basketball player sets new record Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija has set a new career record in the NBA this week, gaining huge popularity on social media. February 5, 2023
Arab arrested for horrifying rape of Jewish woman in front of her terrified children >22-year-old who works at local construction site broke into second-floor apartment of the victim via an open window, rummaged through her home looking for valuables, then raped her in front of her three terrified children, police say. February 5, 2023
Former IDF pilot calls to assassinate Netanyahu ahead of left-wing protest Israeli prime minister calls on police to arrest left-wing protest leader, who called for his assassination ahead of mass Tel Aviv demonstration. February 5, 2023
Top Israeli lawyer, IDF war hero, threatens to use weapons if judicial reforms pass Police have launched a probe following a statement by senior Israeli attorney David Hodek that he would use 'live fire' if judicial reforms implemented. February 3, 2023
‘Bureaucratic coup’: Legal expert slams A-G’s ruling against judicial reform, sides with Netanyahu 'There is no legal basis for this disqualification, and it can only be described as a bureaucratic coup designed to cement the court's authoritarian control of Israel,' says Prof. Eugene Kontorovich. February 3, 2023
