Netanyahu, Religious Zionism in deadlock over coalition partner’s demandsZionist rabbis are urging Smotrich to insist on defense ministry, among others. November 14, 2022
IDF soldiers arrested, suspected for involvement in massive ammunition theftIDF personnel were arrested following the disappearance Friday night of 70,000 bullets and 70 mortar grenades from the armory. November 14, 2022
Israeli soldier shoots, kills civilian after mistaking him for a terroristThe victim was reportedly armed with a knife and suffered from mental health issues. November 14, 2022
Israelis capture Islamic Jihad terrorist who armed terror cells in SamariaRioters hurled stones and an explosive device at Israeli troops during the arrest raid near Jenin. November 13, 2022
Top Zelensky aide: Ukraine’s vote against Israel at UN ‘a grave mistake’'We’re teaming up with Russia and Iran who are attacking us, and distancing ourselves from Israel — which we want as an ally.' November 13, 2022
Israeli radio host suspended after saying religious Jews should ‘hang themselves with tefillin’'I would be happy if some of them would tie the tefillin around their throats and hang themselves.' November 13, 2022
WATCH: Family of American lone soldier in IDF shocked at surprise visitA lone IDF soldier serving in the paratrooper brigade surprises his family in the U.S. November 13, 2022
Supreme Court petition asks why Arabs can’t be allocated land in Jewish town of EfratThe petition states that the problem is with Israel's land practice, which it claims is discriminatory. November 13, 2022
WATCH: Israel hosts premier showcase of drone technologyIsrael is a world leader in UAV technology and host of the premier showcase of the latest developments in the world of drones. November 13, 2022
President Herzog tasks Netanyahu with forming next Israeli governmentIsrael's president grants Benjamin Netanyahu mandate to form new coalition government. Netanyahu now has 28 days to secure the backing of a majority of the incoming Knesset. November 13, 2022
Override Supreme Court or no gov’t, religious parties threaten Netanyahu – reportThe factions have threatened to refuse to partner with Netanyahu for a new right-wing, religious coalition, should he refuse to commit to a passing the Supreme Court override bill. November 13, 2022
Formation of Netanyahu-led new gov’t unlikely this week – reportAlthough Netanyahu won a decisive victory, the distribution of ministerial portfolios and agreements on coalition terms with his partners is taking longer than initially expected. November 13, 2022
Religious parties demand major change to law defining ‘who is a Jew’ that can immigrate to Israel'Taking a family that has been living as distinctly Christian for two generations and saying that [they are Jewish] because they had a Jewish grandfather three generations back – is something that needs to be corrected.' November 13, 2022
70,000 bullets, 70 grenades stolen from IDF base in northern Israel'The circumstances of the theft are being investigated by the Military Police,' the IDF stated. November 12, 2022
WATCH: Wounded victim of Hamas rockets becomes IDF officer – a firstAt the age of 20 months, Shila Naamat was moderately injured by a Hamas rocket that landed in his hometown of Sderot. November 12, 2022
WATCH: What will Netanyahu’s policies mean for Israel?Analysts Ben-Dror Yemini and Dr. Alex Coman discuss how Prime Minister-elect Benjamin Netanyahu's policies will affect the economy in Israel. November 12, 2022
President to grant Netanyahu mandate to form governmentThe Likud chief receives 64 recommendations as coalition negotiations continue. November 11, 2022
U.S. slams Ben-Gvir’s ‘abhorrent’ attendance at Kahane event'Celebrating the legacy of a terrorist organization is abhorrent.' November 11, 2022
President Herzog caught warning Shas that ‘whole world is afraid of Ben Gvir’The statement was recorded during the meeting at the President's Office to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu for prime minister, when Herzog thought the microphone was off. November 10, 2022
Failed Knesset bid proves costly for 20-year-old MK wannabe — and her parentsHadar Muchtar has been dubbed by some as Israel’s first 'TikTok politician' because of her snappy videos and social media following. November 10, 2022
Netanyahu poised to receive mandate to form governmentLikud, Religious Zionism, Shas and United Torah Judaism recommend Netanyahu be tapped to form the next government. President Herzog expected to give Netanyahu mandate next Sunday. November 10, 2022
US ambassador: We’ll fight any attempt at Israeli annexationDeclaring Israeli sovereignty over at least Area C of Judea and Samaria is a key demand of the Religious Zionism party. November 10, 2022
Lapid gov’t refuses to release court-ordered compensation to terror victims – reportThe law firm that won a half-billion shekel case against the Palestinian Authority three years ago said it received a notice that the next government will deal with the issue. November 9, 2022
Major US Jewish group interferes in Israeli politics, begs Netanyahu to snub Ben-Gvir'To have a person in the government who has made racist statements and supported violence in the past is very concerning,' said a senior Conservative rabbi. November 9, 2022
Gantz: Israel lacks production capabilities to send Iron Dome to Ukraine'It is clear that even if it decided that we change our policy, it is impossible to empty our supply of air defense systems,' the outgoing defense minister said. November 9, 2022
DEAL IS MADE: Thousands of Israelis will be flocking to QatarGreat news for Israeli football fans who wish to attend the World Cup games next month. November 9, 2022
Israeli archaeologists discover oldest known written sentenceThe Canaanite script reads: 'May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard.' November 9, 2022
German-funded event equating Nakba with Holocaust postponed; not good enough, say activists'Due to pressure applied by media such as the article in World Israel News and the pressure we applied with our protest, we are happy to hear that the event was postponed, and we will not stop our fight till it is canceled.' November 8, 2022
Israel’s president pushes for unity government – reportPresident Herzog reportedly pressed Prime Minister Lapid and Defense Minister Gantz to agree to form national unity government in bid to prevent establishment of narrow right-wing government. November 8, 2022
Germany funds event equating Palestinian ‘Nakba’ with the Holocaust'To understand the other's pain: The Holocaust, the Nakba and the German Culture of Remembrance' is the title of an event hosted by the Goethe Institute in Tel Aviv. November 8, 2022
‘Jihad tourism’ on the rise at Temple MountMany of these Muslim tourists — particularly from Turkey — have participated in violence on the Temple Mount. November 8, 2022
‘Unusual event’ – North Korean hackers target Israeli FinTech companyCyber expert says criminals were looking to steal funds for North Korea's nuclear development program. November 8, 2022
Israeli terror victim succumbs to his woundsShalom Sofer was stabbed two weeks ago while shopping in the Arab village of Funduq in Samaria. November 8, 2022
Smotrich seeks end to soccer games on shabbat, prompting outrage'It unfortunate that for you, new crowds do not include Shabbat-keeping fans.' November 7, 2022
Biden finally calls Netanyahu to congratulate him on election victoryBiden told Netanyahu his commitment to Israel is 'unquestionable.' November 7, 2022
Major new gas deposit discovered off Israeli coastDrilling project reveals 13 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 'Zeus' gas field off Israel's Mediterranean coast. November 7, 2022
Sinkhole forces evacuation of apartment buildings in central IsraelSinkhole opens up in parking lot of apartment building in Hod HaSharon. November 7, 2022
World leaders congratulate Netanyahu on election victory, but still not Biden'We share the same desire to strengthen the already strong ties between Israel and France,' says President Macron. November 7, 2022
‘Beyond a conspiracy’: Smotrich blames Israel’s security agency for Rabin assassinationPolitical and security figures slam the Religious Zionist leader for spreading conspiracy theories. November 7, 2022
Israeli woman finishes second in New York City marathonThis was the best final result for an Israeli man or woman in the history of the race, which is in its 51st year. November 6, 2022
‘Time to lower the flames’: President Herzog calls for post-election social unityAddressing the annual memorial in Tel Aviv for assassinated Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, Herzog challenged Israeli youth to proactively address social divisions. November 6, 2022
‘Be right back!’: Netanyahu predicted return to PMO in note to BennettIsraeli television channel reveals the note the current Israeli opposition leader left on the desk in the Prime Minister's Office for his successor Naftali Bennett in 2021. November 6, 2022
U.S. committed to two state solution, Blinken promises AbbasNeither Price nor Abbas acknowledged any discussion of a recent uptick in deadly Palestinian terror during the call. November 6, 2022
Netanyahu to meet with allied party heads as coalition talks kick into gearAfter his right-religious bloc’s decisive victory in last week’s national elections, the Likud Party leader must navigate the process of handing out coveted ministerial positions. November 6, 2022
Biden snubs Bibi: No congratulation call to Netanyahu for election victoryBiden called Brazil’s newly elected far-left president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Monday, just a day after that country’s elections. November 5, 2022
WATCH: Ben Shapiro, Israeli analyst discuss key takeaways from Israeli electionBen Shapiro and JNS Jerusalem Bureau Chief discuss key takeaways from Israel’s decisive fifth election campaign, which has once again crowned Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel’s prime minister. November 5, 2022
Israel Elections: Informal coalition negotiations get underwayNetanyahu ally Yariv Levin has begun holding talks with leaders of the right-wing bloc. November 4, 2022
Suspected terror: Girl, 13, shot in head near Hebron, in critical condition'IDF forces are currently searching the area, and the circumstances of the incident are under investigation,' an IDF spokesperson stated. November 3, 2022
WATCH: How is the world reacting to Israel’s election results?i24NEWS Political Correspondent Batya Levinthal takes a look at the global reaction to Benjamin Netanyahu and the right-wing's victory. November 3, 2022
Lapid Concedes After All Votes Counted, Here’s What He Said to Netanyahu'The State of Israel is above all political considerations. I wish Netanyahu success for the sake of the people of Israel and the State of Israel,' Lapid said. November 3, 2022
With 99% of votes counted, far-left party knocked out of Knesset for the first timeAs special ballots were counted, far-left Meretz party did not meet the electoral thresh for the first time since its formation 30 years ago. November 3, 2022
NO REGRETS: Defeated party head ‘happy with what I did, but not the results’Defense Minister Benny Gantz, head of the National Unity party, says he has no regrets for his policies while striving for the premiership. November 3, 2022
Lapid expected to officially concede ThursdayLapid told his cabinet ministers to prepare for a swift and orderly transfer of power, according to the report. November 3, 2022
Lebanon: New Israeli gov’t can’t stop gas deal, thanks to the USLebanon's chief negotiator of offshore oil deal says Netanyahu can't withdraw from agreement without souring ties with the U.S. November 3, 2022
Report: Netanyahu to form government within two weeksOpposition Leader Benjamin Netanyahu's move reflects his confidence that he will easily form a government. November 3, 2022
Herzog to meet MKs next week over who will form next governmentHerzog will announce by November 16 who he will task with forming a government. November 2, 2022
In tacit admission of election defeat, Lapid cancels plans to lead Israeli climate delegationWith right-wing bloc leading in vote count, Prime Minister Yair Lapid cancels plans to head Israeli delegation to UN climate change conference in Sharm el-Sheikh. November 2, 2022
Right-wing bloc could win 65 seats in clear majority, ending election gridlockBarring any changes when the total count is done, Netanyahu's Likud is on track to win a decisive victory, with a clear path to forming a right-wing government. November 2, 2022
Terrorist shot dead after ramming attack, soldier seriously woundedA 20-year-old soldier is hospitalized in critical condition after being rammed by a terrorist at a checkpoint. November 2, 2022
Lapid ‘behaved like a cannibalistic pig,’ says senior member of his center-left blocLapid 'acted recklessly, did not manage the bloc, did not take care of the Arabs,' says unnamed official; Labor Party head Merav Michaeli blasted as a 'colossal failure.' November 2, 2022
