Israeli envoy to Canada stepping down in protest against Netanyahu government Ronen Hoffman served as a member of Knesset for opposition leader Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid party between 2013 and 2015. January 22, 2023
LEAKED THREAT: Will Israel’s attorney general call on Netanyahu to resign? Will Israel’s Attorney General call on Prime Minister Netanyahu to resign? And would such a gamble even work? January 22, 2023
WATCH: Palestinians with knives arrested in central Israel Two Palestinians terror suspects were arrested near the central Israeli city of Modi'in early Sunday afternoon. January 22, 2023
Netanyahu gov’t in crisis with right-wing partners – will it last? Netanyahu to fire senior minister Sunday in accordance with Supreme Court ruling, while right-wing ministers are slated to boycott government over dismantling of settlement outpost. January 22, 2023
Netanyahu: US has ‘genuine’ desire to reach understandings on Iran The Iranian nuclear program is of “decisive importance” to the security of the state, says the Israeli premier. January 22, 2023
Israel requests 25 advanced F-15EX warplanes from US The two-seater F-15EX can fly further and hold more weaponry, including hypersonic missiles capable of hitting Iran in a combined attack with Israel's stealth bombers. January 22, 2023
‘With a heavy heart’: Netanyahu fires Interior Minister Deri following court ruling Prime Minister Netanyahu upholds Supreme Court ruling against Shas leader, fires Health Minister and Interior Minister Aryeh Deri. By World Israel News Staff Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on S... January 22, 2023
Over 100,000 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to protest Netanyahu government’s judicial reforms Former Prime Minister Yair Lapid addresses massive Tel Aviv gathering, as demonstrators protest planned changes to Israel's judicial system. January 22, 2023
‘VERY TOUGH’: Nephew of murdered victim speaks out on release of terrorist The nephew of Avraham Bromberg discusses his family's pain upon watching the hero's welcome given to Karim and Maher Younis, saying that bereaved families deserve justice. January 21, 2023
Archeologists find ancient Hebrew coin dated to Jewish rebellion against Rome: ‘year two of the freedom of Israel’ One side of the coin includes a depiction of a date palm with the name “Shimon” in ancient Hebrew, an apparent reference to Shimon Bar Kokhba, the leader of the eponymous revolt. January 20, 2023
Where did the far-left organizers of the anti-Netanyahu rally go? The gaggle of radical sponsors at the first anti-judicial reform rally vanished from the second. January 19, 2023
Biden adviser meets Netanyahu amid unease over new gov’t, stresses strong US-Israel bond A statement from Netanyahu's office said the two discussed Iran's nuclear program and ways to broaden the Abraham Accords. January 19, 2023
Ben-Gvir: Arab-Israeli terrorist should be shipped off to Syria The Israeli national security minister praises police for preventing any major celebrations for Maher Younes. January 19, 2023
‘Deri cannot continue to serve’: Attorney-general orders Netanyahu to fire minister 'You must act in line with the legal ruling and remove [Deri] from his roles in the government,' Gali Baharav-Miara demanded. January 19, 2023
Following ruling, Netanyahu visits ‘brother in need’; Deri determined to ‘break through the ceiling’ Netanyahu must decide whether to remove Deri from his cabinet or act in direct contravention to the Supreme Court. January 19, 2023
Deri’s disqualification proves Israel’s need for ‘urgent’ judicial reform, says legal expert The ruling proved that the Supreme Court 'seeks to exercise power over every aspect of Israeli life, even the outcomes of elections,' says Kontorovich. January 18, 2023
Netanyahu discusses expanding Abraham Accords with US Senate delegation The U.S. lawmakers also met with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant, who stressed the need to maintain the Jewish state's military superiority to combat the Iranian threat. January 18, 2023
‘You are coming at the right time,’ Herzog welcomes US national security advisor to Israel 'You are coming at the right time, as we meet so many challenges together,' the Israeli president told Sullivan. January 18, 2023
COALITION CRISIS: Supreme Court rules against Deri – will Netanyahu gov’t fall? 'If Deri is not a minister in the government, there is no government,' says Shas MK ahead of Supreme Court ruling expected to bar Deri from a ministerial position. January 18, 2023
New York Times senior columnist urges Biden to ‘stop’ Netanyahu Thomas Friedman wants the U.S. president to prevent Israeli judicial reform by applying ‘tough love.’ January 18, 2023
Pressure building up for Israeli sovereignty over Jordan Valley – and soon Both Opposition and coalition members are proposing Knesset bills on the issue. January 18, 2023
Arab man indicted for brutal 2021 mob attack on Jew Asi Hourani, 50, is the eighth man charged in the violent assault of a Jewish man that left the victim with life-changing injuries. January 18, 2023
Hi-tech leaders joining protests against judicial reform, threaten industry will ‘flee abroad’ Leaders of billion-dollar high-tech companies and venture capital funds pledge to participate in street protests, raise money for legal battle aimed at stopping proposed reforms to the judicial system. January 18, 2023
BEAUTY IN THE BEAST? ‘Ugliest building in the world’ – a new Israeli tourist attraction? i24News reporter Pierre Klochendler visits Bat Yam, a Tel Aviv suburb where a 12-story building was voted the ugliest building in the world. January 18, 2023
‘Terrorist flag on public TV’ – NGOs urge funding cut to broadcaster Zionist NGOs encourages communications minister to 'clean house' and ensure that 'all terror supporters' are purged from the public broadcaster. January 17, 2023
WATCH: Netanyahu confirms hostage shown in Hamas video is alive – what’s next? Hamas's video footage providing proof of life of Avera Mengistu reignites the debate over what Israel can and should do to bring him back, as well as the other hostage and bodies of two fallen soldiers. January 17, 2023
Jordan fumes after ambassador delayed at entrance to Temple Mount 'If he had waited a few more seconds, he would have entered the Temple Mount area,' police said, explaining that there was no prior coordination with Israeli authorities. January 17, 2023
Defying Supreme Court, minister vows not to resign even if judges rule against him Interior Minister and Shas chairman Aryeh Deri reportedly unwilling to step down as minister, even if the Supreme Court rules he is ineligible to serve. January 17, 2023
US Senate delegation refuses to meet right-wing Israeli lawmakers during upcoming visit Israel's Foreign Ministry confirmed that Rosen and members of her delegation are not slated to meet with Religious Zionism or Otzma Yehudit MKs. January 17, 2023
Netanyahu meets with AIPAC leaders, hails strong bond with US The Israeli prime minister also emphasized that Israel’s main struggle remains against Iran. January 17, 2023
Anti-Israel films will not receive state funding, says new culture minister Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar says the government is under no obligation to fund movies that harm the state. January 17, 2023
Israeli defense minister, US Central Command chief hold ‘productive’ talk, focus on Iran Galant expressed his appreciation to Kurilla for his personal contribution to strengthening military ties between the two countries. January 17, 2023
‘No occupation’: New Israeli PR campaign stresses ‘the Bible as the deed to our land’ This emphasis on history will drive home the message there that 'we have not occupied any territory, there is no occupation,' says the new minister of Public Diplomacy. January 17, 2023
‘Don’t wait for our children to be harmed’: Outrage after Palestinians open fire on Jewish home Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan calls on the government to act after the community is targeted for the seventh time in the past few months. January 17, 2023
90 countries demand Israel lift PA sanctions, restore terror funding Countries urge Israel to stop withholding pay-for-slay money and lift other sanctions against he PA. January 17, 2023
WATCH: How immigration reform will affect aliyah – prove you’re going to stay Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman on how tightening immigration requirements will benefit both Israel and new immigrants. January 17, 2023
‘If the world abandons Israel, Netanyahu will bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities,’ says National Security Council chief 'We won't wait until the sword is on our neck,' says Netanyahu, after Tzachi Hanegbi, head of Israel's National Security Council, claims prime minister is prepared to bomb Iran. January 16, 2023
Victory for Arab-Israeli doctor fired for giving sweets to hospitalized terrorist Dr. Ahmad Mahajneh will be reinstated at a Jerusalem hospital, after he was dismissed for providing sweets and food to a teenage terrorist. January 16, 2023
Poll: Israelis remain proud, youth identify more on the right The poll noted a 'significant overlap' between religious identity and political attitudes. January 16, 2023
Politics invades ceremony for incoming IDF chief; defense minister issues warning to Smotrich In what was seen as a message to Smotrich and Ben-Gvir, Galant said he would 'make sure that external pressures, political, legal and other, stop with me and do not reach the gates of the IDF.' January 16, 2023
‘We will outpace the US in our growth,’ Netanyahu says; predicts wave of American immigrants Israel will benefit greatly by joining the U.S. visa waiver program, which should happen soon and will encourage Aliyah, the prime minister said. January 16, 2023
WATCH: World’s oldest journalist, Holocaust survivor, turns 99 – and he isn’t slowing down Walter Bingham is Israel's oldest working journalist. He also holds the Guinness World Record as oldest radio talk show host. January 16, 2023
Herzi Halevi becomes 23rd IDF chief of staff In a swearing-in ceremony, Halevi was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, officially taking over from Aviv Kochavi. January 16, 2023
Israel’s next Foreign Ministry director boasts intelligence background Ronen Levy led the establishment of secret ties between Israel and countries with which it previously had no relations. January 16, 2023
Pleading for labor strike? Lapid secretly meets union head: report Head of Israel's largest labor union unlikely to support wide-scale strike in protest of new government, despite Lapid's pleas. January 16, 2023
Infiltration thwarted: 30 Palestinians busted hiding in bus trunk at checkpoint Bus driver abandons vehicle after he's stopped at checkpoint; bomb squad called, but no explosives discovered - instead, 30 men attempting to illegally enter Israel found in trunk. January 16, 2023
Sign of the times? Investment in Israeli high tech dropped sharply in 2022 While the plunge sounds quite disheartening, 2021 was an absolutely record-setting year for investments in Israeli firms, which puts the news somewhat into perspective. January 16, 2023
Iranian religious leader secretly visits Israel, meets with Netanyahu gov’t official: report The imam is a former student of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, i24News reported. January 15, 2023
Crisis ‘tearing our nation apart,’ says Herzog, pleading for dialogue but ‘not certain of success’ Booed at massive anti-Netanyahu government protests the night before, the Israeli president vowed to do his best to bring about a solution, but not sure of success. January 15, 2023
WATCH: Outgoing IDF chief warns against army politicization Most of the challenges facing Aviv Kochavi's replacement as IDF chief of staff are external, but it's the internal situation that could challenge him the most. January 15, 2023
‘Mother of all demonstrations’: Israelis voted for judicial reform, Netanyahu asserts The prime minister countered claims by the opposition that the public didn't realize what it was voting for. January 15, 2023
Israel a world leader in volunteering, ahead of the US, Switzerland, study finds The ultra-Orthodox sector, in particular, reports the highest volunteering rate, with as many as 60% engaging in such activity on a regular basis. January 15, 2023
Former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff again tells Israelis to ‘paralyze the country’ in protest Separately, former prime minister Yair Lapid called for a public referendum on the reform, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu immediately rejected. January 15, 2023
Palestinian Authority to build new settlement on ruins of Joshua’s Altar The Fight for Every Dunam forum revealed plans for dozens of houses at the archeological site as part of a Palestinian push to take over area. January 15, 2023
IDF soldier killed, 3 others injured in grenade accident Grenade goes off after being brought into army barracks, killing soldier and injuring three others, including one currently in serious condition. January 15, 2023
WATCH: Which Israelis made the list of most beautiful people in the world? Three Israeli women made the list of the most beautiful faces for 2022. January 15, 2023
80,000 protesters in Tel Aviv slam Israeli gov’t; Netanyahu’s cousin invokes Nazi comparison Blue and White leader Benny Gantz urged "left-wing and right-wing" people to join the protests. January 14, 2023
British envoy visits Temple Mount, backs Waqf control of the holy site Minister of Mideast Affairs Tariq Ahmad backs Jordanian Waqf's administration of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, references 'occupied Palestinian territories.' January 13, 2023
4,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered in Israeli Negev Ancient ostrich eggs, likely collected by nomads and hidden in the desert, unearthed during excavation at moshav in southern Israel. January 13, 2023
Extremist ‘Palestinian Jew’ arrested for meeting Islamic Jihad terrorists in Jenin 'We are Palestinian Jews, we want to live under the Palestinian flag and not the Israeli flag.' January 12, 2023
