Head of Arab party denies Joint List on verge of breaking upHead of Ra'am Party rejects news report his party will quit the Joint Arab List, says his goal is to strengthen the Arab vote. December 14, 2020
Analysis: Israel’s intelligence agencies brace for major changesNext year may see new directors named for the Shin Bet security service, Mossad intelligence agency and the Military Intelligence Directorate—but is such massive change prudent? December 13, 2020
Cyberattack threatens Israel’s supply chain of basic commoditiesA hack into the servers of software company Amital Data led to an attack on some 40 of its clients, including some of the country’s largest in the logistics and importing sectors. December 13, 2020
Netanyahu: ‘We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic’'The approval has allowed us to get [vaccination] underway,' Netanyahu said. 'We’re at the beginning of the end of the pandemic.' December 13, 2020
Anti-Netanyahu protests continue as new elections loomPolice arrest three protesters in Jerusalem, Knesset to hold first vote on election date Monday. December 13, 2020
Israel sets order of priorities for vaccine, but survey finds 1/3 of population don’t want itHealth care workers will be first in line to get the Covid-19 vaccines flying into Israel, but over a third of the population says it will refuse the inoculation. December 13, 2020
Israeli Navy chief rejects anti-Netanyahu allegations in German submarine caseSharvit slammed allegations that some of the Thyssenkrupp submarines and ships were needlessly purchased. December 13, 2020
Jerusalem Film Festival to screen anti-IDF, left-wing propaganda flickAn English summary of the film on the Jerusalem Film Festival site reads, 'Why do Israeli soldiers hate enforcing lockdowns, but just love the smell of a Molotov cocktail?' December 13, 2020
Israel prepares vehicles for mobile Covid and flu shotsManufactured by the Israeli company Caravila, the two-ton vehicles include a separate entrance and exit. December 13, 2020
Israel, Bhutan establish formal relationsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the deal, writing on Twitter that it is an "additional fruit of the peace agreements." By Associated Press Israel and Bhutan announced Saturday the estab... December 12, 2020
WATCH: ‘Jerusalema’ dance craze sweeps through Israel’s capitalA new viral dance video features the mayor of Jerusalem, holocaust survivors, and school children, among others. December 12, 2020
Israeli striker scores 2 critical goals in Spanish leagueShon Weissman's goals lifted Real Valladolid over Osasuna in Spain's top level La Liga. December 12, 2020
Cabinet backs down: No Chanukah restrictions, but lockdown on horizonPlans for a nightly curfew during eight-day Chanukah holiday are scrapped, but lockdown in three weeks if infection rate doesn't drop. December 10, 2020
Haredi hackathon targets solutions to coronavirus crisisUltra-Orthodox programmers include many from hard-hit city of Bnei Brak: 'we were strongly motivated to seek solutions.' December 10, 2020
Tension between Hebron clans and Palestinian Authority threatens to boil overThere is a constant tension between the PA and clans in Hebron, as many of their leaders do not accept the PA’s authority and demand to be part of the decision-making process. December 10, 2020
Polls: Sa’ar’s new party could oust NetanyahuAccording to the polls, New Hope would gain between 15 to 18 seats in the Knesset, making it the second largest party behind Likud’s projected 25 to 27 seats. December 10, 2020
Leading Israeli rabbi: Jewish law trusts vaccinesAlthough no coronavirus vaccines have been approved in Israel, the Chief Rabbi of Tzfat says people should not fear inoculation. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Will Danny Danon join Netanyahu rival’s new party?Former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon weighs in on Gideon Sa'ar's 'New Hope' party and addresses the invitations he has received to join it. December 10, 2020
Canadian-raised MK wants to improve Israeli society, childhood memories of Aliza Begin ‘affect everything I do’Cotler-Wunsch discusses her goals in the Knesset, challenges facing new immigrants, Israel-Diaspora rift, anti-Semitism; defends party’s no-confidence vote that could force elections. December 10, 2020
Jewish Agency confronted over partnership with evangelicals accused of missionary activity'Whether these volunteers are missionizing to olim or just doing the gardening, we should not be partnering with Messianics,' said Shannon Nuszen, founder and director of Beyneynu. December 10, 2020
WATCH: Should ex-Israeli space chief’s claims about ‘aliens’ be investigated?According to Israel's former space chief, aliens exist and the U.S. collaborates with them. December 10, 2020
Netanyahu: Israel’s vaccination campaign launches Dec. 27Netanyahu said a public vaccination campaign would begin on Dec. 27, with the capacity to inoculate 60,000 people a day. December 9, 2020
Election bill to be voted on next week, sets March 16 dateKnesset committee approves bill to dissolve the Knesset; country faces elections in March unless budget deal is reached. December 9, 2020
Shnerb family blasts ‘joke’ terrorist plea bargain"He has no right to see the light of day, just as our daughter doesn’t see the light of day,” said Shira Shnerb. December 9, 2020
Government scraps nightly curfew, decides to open mallsFlip-flop decision making continues as government struggles for stable coronavirus policies, election hovers in background. December 9, 2020
Pfizer vaccines arrive in Israel, Netanyahu says ‘I will be the first’Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he will be the first to get the inoculation, to encourage everyone to be vaccinated. December 9, 2020
Report: Finance Ministry gearing up for El Al bailoutLast week, the Finance Ministry transferred $25 million to El Al. December 9, 2020
Netanyahu rival bolts party in bid to oust PM'A change in the country's leadership is needed,' Gideon Saar said. December 8, 2020
Central Elections Committee: if vote called, we’ll be ready in 90 daysKnesset discusses the complications of voting during a coronavirus wave, but elections committee head says too late for changes. December 8, 2020
WATCH: Israel alone targeted by UN’s ‘anti-nuclear Mideast’ resolutionsThe United Nations continued to disproportionately target Israel in its latest round of resolutions, which call on Israel exclusively to renounce nuclear weapons. December 8, 2020
Israeli lawmaker wants to name IDF base after pre-state Christian Zionist officerLieut. Col. John Patterson is considered ‘one of the founding fathers’ of the IDF, says the chairman of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. December 8, 2020
25 arrested, 6 police wounded at haredi protest in JerusalemLocal Yossi Bergman told Ynet that the protest againt new light-rail routes did not accurately reflect the feelings of most of the neighborhood’s residents. December 8, 2020
Israel expecting nightly curfews as virus cases continue to climbCabinet measure to force people to stay home during Chanukah holiday slammed by health officials. December 8, 2020
Western Wall prepares for tourists from UAE, BahrainThe information presented to the visitors recounts the heritage of the Western Wall, its customs and traditions. December 8, 2020
Report: First Pfizer vaccine shipment to arrive in Israel on ThursdayChannel 12 news reported that the first delivery of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Israel at the end of this week. December 7, 2020
UAE royal buys stake in controversial Israeli soccer clubBeitar is one of the country's most storied franchises, winning 13 trophies and counting Israeli presidents and prime ministers among its fans. December 7, 2020
Stabbing attack north of Jerusalem, terrorist shotThere were no reported Israeli casualties. December 7, 2020
Jewish National Fund to build $350 million ‘World Zionist Village’The village will include a second campus of JNF-USA's Alexander Muss High School, dorms and a conference center. December 7, 2020
State comptroller worried about cyber attacks ahead of possible Israeli electionFollowing the ransom hijacking of data from an insurance company, investigators are checking if Israel's election infrastructure can withstand cyber attacks. December 7, 2020
Menorah engraving may date to era of the Maccabees, archaeologist saysDr. Raviv suggests a priestly settlement stood at the site during Second Temple times and/or during the period between the two revolts against Rome. December 7, 2020
Israeli health official: Even best vaccine scenario shows pandemic will rage through MarchPublic failing to comply with health enforcement, vaccines will take time to distribute. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Israeli political rivals weigh options under threat of electionWith their leaders bickering and competing for leadership, it appears that several political alliances may be on the verge of splitting. December 7, 2020
200 Israelis held up in Dubai airport finally allowed to enter UAEIt was an 'utter disgrace,' said an Israeli tourist waiting for entry. “There are families here with children and babies and people after a sleepless night." December 7, 2020
President of Soros Foundations may join Biden cabinetThe institute has come under fire for promoting extreme causes. December 7, 2020
More Netanyahu protests as Israel edges toward snap electionWith wintry weather settling in, the crowds have begun to shrink. But participants remained vocal and animated Saturday. December 7, 2020
WATCH: Northern Israel feels 5.3 magnitude earthquake from TurkeyTurkey was rocked by a massive earthquake over the weekend whose shock waves were so strong they were felt in Israel. December 6, 2020
Special-needs adults find meaningful work on kibbutz farmGrowing healthful moringa and turmeric leads them on their way to a more independent and integrated life. December 6, 2020
Survey – majority of Israelis will get coronavirus vaccinationsSurvey shows only 18% of Israelis would refuse vaccination, which should start in coming weeks as infections continue rising. December 6, 2020
Blue and White MK presents bill to prevent withdrawal from Judea and Samaria'The proposal is also in line with the core premise of President Trump's peace plan, which recognizes the Israeli localities in Judea and Samaria...as an integral part of the State of Israel.' December 6, 2020
Honduran president thanks Israel for post-hurricane rescue unit’s workHonduras 'regularly supports Israel in international forums' and 'has recently made the decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem,' Gantz and Ashkenazi said in a joint statement. December 6, 2020
Bahrain backtracks, won’t recognize Judea and Samaria goods as IsraeliAfter a conversation with the PA foreign minister, the Gulf kingdom backtracked on its promise. December 6, 2020
Israel arrests man who doused inside of church with fuelFriday's incident took place at a Catholic church in Jerusalem built on a site that Christians believe Jesus was betrayed by Judas. By Associated Press Israeli police said Friday they arrested a Jewish ma... December 5, 2020
Moderna to triple quantity of vaccines for Israel'There will be no citizen who wants to be vaccinated whom we will be unable to provide with a vaccine,' Health Minister Yuli Edelstein said. December 4, 2020
Opinion: Greece Can Learn Valuable Lessons from IsraelIt will be beneficial for Greece in particular to build on its cooperation with Israel, but to approach it from a realistic perspective after a long period of relying on wishful thinking. December 4, 2020
Israel may follow UK and approve Pfizer vaccineIsrael may not wait for the FDA to approve the vaccine, as doses for 2 million Israelis expected to be ready later this month. December 4, 2020
‘Israeli fans are the best,’ says Deni Avdija on verge of first NBA season'I just love playing basketball,' said 19-year-old Israeli phenom Deni Avdija. December 3, 2020
‘Made in Israel’: Bahrain deals BDS a blow, refuses special labels for Judea and Samaria goodsBahrain announced it will label goods from Judea and Samaria as "Made in Israel," defying the European Union, United Nations, and proponents of anti-Israel boycotts. By Ebin Sandler, World Israel News Bah... December 3, 2020
Hackers demand $1m in Bitcoin from breached Israeli companyBlack Shadow threatens to dump batches of its clients’ information every day until the ransom money is paid. December 3, 2020
Israel set to officially open embassy in Bahrain by end of monthA senior Israeli diplomat, Dror Gabbay, told Axios that Bahraini authorities greeted the delegation warmly and had been helpful with the ongoing process of establishing the embassy. December 3, 2020
Will Israel actually go to elections?The Knesset opted to dissolve itself in its first round of voting, but whether there will actually be elections or a compromise remains to be seen. Here are the possible scenarios. December 3, 2020
