IDF announces new command to combat Iranian threatIsrael's military will set up a special branch in its general staff dedicated to threats from Iran, it said Tuesday. February 18, 2020
Are Democrats already teeing up for next impeachment?Democrats are setting up their next impeachment charges, says a Washington Times columnist. February 17, 2020
False hope: Coronavirus cases again climb after brief declineChina reported 105 more deaths following three days of decline. February 17, 2020
Israeli plane crosses Sudan skies in historic flightNetanyahu announced Sunday that an Israeli plane flew over Sudan just two weeks after his meeting with the Arab state's leader in Uganda. February 16, 2020
‘Iran continues to build its nuclear program,’ Pompeo warns in Munich'When I talk to my counterparts here in Europe, everybody gets it,' said U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday. February 15, 2020
Zarif denies Iran is on brink of ‘collapse,’ blasts Trump ‘advisers’'President Trump has been convinced that we are about to collapse so he doesn't want to talk to a collapsing regime,' Iran's foreign minister said on Saturday February 15, 2020
France announces 1st coronavirus death in EuropeFrance's health minister announced the first coronavirus death in Europe. February 15, 2020
AIPAC denies link to group that ran anti-Sanders adsThe American Israel Public Affairs Committee distances itself from a political action committee that has run ads against Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. By Associated Press The American ... February 15, 2020
China reports spike in virus cases with new way of countingThe death toll in China reached 1,367, up 254 from the previous day. The number of confirmed cases jumped 15,152 to 59,804. February 13, 2020
ADL: White supremacist propaganda circulation leaps 120%The printed propaganda includes material that directly spreads messages of discrimination against Jews. February 12, 2020
Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runnersIn his win, the 78-year-old Sanders beat back a strong challenge from the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana. February 12, 2020
‘Abbas chooses terror and rejectionism, never a real peace partner,’ Danon tells UN'Only when [Abbas] steps down can Israel and the Palestinians move forward,' Danon said after the Palestinian leader blasted the Trump peace plan at the United Nation. February 11, 2020
At UN, Abbas slams Trump plan, accuses Israel of ‘apartheid’The Palestinian chief rejected the U.S. peace plan in no uncertain terms, claiming that he seeks a global conference to address Palestinian grievances. By World Israel News Staff and AP Palestinian Presid... February 11, 2020
Pentagon: 109 troops suffer brain injuries from Iran strikeThe department said the latest total is 109 military members who have been treated for mild TBI. February 11, 2020
Iranians rally, mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic RevolutionThis year’s anniversary celebrations come amid the greatest bitterness between Tehran and Washington since the early days of the revolution. February 11, 2020
China’s death toll pushes past 1,000 as coronavirus rages onThe total is well beyond the toll of the 2002-03 outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome. February 11, 2020
Hackers steal personal information of millions of Israelis from Likud appA security breach in an app used by Israel's Likud party exposed the personal information of nearly 6.5 million Israelis. February 10, 2020
Sewing hate: Iranian factory makes US and Israeli flags that protesters burn'In recent years, the production of the U.S. flags has been tripled,' said the factory owner. February 10, 2020
Israel’s Gal Gadot takes center stage at Academy Awardswinning best-adapted screenplay February 10, 2020
Iran again fails to put satellite into orbit amid US concernsSunday's failure came after two failed launches of the Payam and Doosti satellites last year, as well as a launchpad rocket explosion in August. February 9, 2020
Man carrying knife arrested outside White House, threatened to kill TrumpPolice found a 3 1/2-inch knife in a sheath on his left hip, and Hedgpeth also had an empty pistol holster on his right hip, authorities said. February 9, 2020
New virus has infected more than 37,500 people globallyChina alone had 37,198 confirmed cases on the mainland. February 9, 2020
Soldier kills 26 in bloodiest shooting spree in ThailandVideo taken outside the mall showed people diving for cover as shots rang out mid-afternoon Saturday. Many were killed outside the mall, some in cars, others while walking. February 9, 2020
Tunisia fires UN envoy who helped draft condemnation of Trump peace planTunisia's UN envoy was reportedly axed for drafting and backing a Security Council resolution slamming the U.S.' attempts to broker a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. February 8, 2020
Kushner blames Abbas for recent violence'There is a long history of the Palestinian leadership paying the families of terrorists, inciting intifadas when they don't get their way,' Kushner said. February 7, 2020
Facebook takes down anti-Semitic page seeking to stop Orthodox moving to Lakewood, New JerseyFacebook determined the page violated community standards for hate speech, company spokesman Daniel Roberts said in an email. The page was removed Wednesday. February 6, 2020
Kirk Douglas, longtime influential Jewish movie star, dies at 103His granite-like strength and underlying vulnerability made the son of illiterate Russian immigrants one of the top stars of the 20th century. February 6, 2020
Buttigieg, Sanders nearly tied as Iowa caucus results narrowButtigieg has a lead of three state delegate equivalents out of 2,098 counted. February 6, 2020
Not guilty: Senate acquits Trump of impeachment chargesTrump, the chief justice then declared, shall 'be, and is hereby, acquitted of the charges.' February 6, 2020
IDF eliminates firebomber attacking troops in HebronIsraeli security forces shot and killed a Palestinian throwing firebombs at soldiers. February 5, 2020
German court: Church’s ‘Jew pig’ sculpture can stayA German appeals court on Tuesday rejected a Jewish man's bid to force the removal of a 700-year-old anti-Semitic statue from a church where Martin Luther once preached. February 4, 2020
Yad Vashem apologizes for ‘inaccuracies’ at Holocaust summit whitewashing Russia’s role in WWII'We apologize for the unfortunate errors in these short films, which do not represent Yad Vashem’s approach to the historical issues portrayed,' Yad Vashem said in a statement. February 4, 2020
Israeli PM meets top Sudan leader in UgandaSudan is keen to escape the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism as it struggles to rebuild its economy following the popular uprising that toppled Omar al-Bashir last year. February 3, 2020
Egyptian officials: Militants blew up gas pipeline to IsraelAt least six masked militants planted explosives under the pipeline in the town of Bir al-Abd. February 3, 2020
China’s Israel envoy compares virus travel bans to HolocaustChina's ambassador to Israel apologized on Sunday after comparing the closure of several national borders to Chinese citizens amid fears of a new virus from China to the turning away of Jewish refugees during t... February 2, 2020
2 injured, suspect killed in London terror stabbings'The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related,' police said. February 2, 2020
Palestinians in Gaza launch rocket into Israel; IDF strikes backPalestinians in Gaza launched a missile into Israel on Saturday evening, which represents the fourth consecutive day rockets have been fired at Israel. February 1, 2020
Arab League toes Palestinian line as Abbas threatens to ‘cut ties’ with Israel, USThe Palestinian leader claimed at an Arab League meeting on Saturday that his regime would take drastic measures in response to Trump's Mideast peace plan. February 1, 2020
Thousands in Jordan protest Trump peace planAs terror factions in Gaza launched rockets at Israel, protesters gathered in nearby Jordan to protest the recently unveiled White House peace plan. February 1, 2020
Putin pardons Naama Issachar ahead of Netanyahu meetingRussian President Vladimir Putin has pardoned an Israeli woman jailed in Russia on drug charges, the Kremlin said Wednesday. January 29, 2020
Israel headed for clash with ICC over settlementsThe World Court may take action if Israel annexes Jewish towns in Judea and Samaria. January 29, 2020
Netanyahu moves to annex all Jewish settlements, Trump approves ‘immediate recognition’Trump said at his peace plan unveiling, 'We will form a joint committee with Israel to convert the conceptual map into a more detailed and calibrated rendering so that recognition can be immediately achieved.' January 28, 2020
Trump plan calls for Palestinian state, but PA leaders already reject itThe plan ended speculation as to whether his administration, in preparing a proposal without input from Palestinian leaders, would abandon a 'two-state resolution' to the conflict. January 28, 2020
Friendly Trump policies credited as Jewish population surges in Judea and Samaria'We’re here and we’re not going anywhere,' said Baruch Gordon, director of West Bank Jewish Population Stats. January 28, 2020
Russia urges coordination on Mideast peace planRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia, the EU and U.N, as well as the Arab League, should be involved in the plan. January 28, 2020
Trump to unveil Mideast peace plan but odds of success appear longThe proposal is expected to be very favorable to Israel, and Netanyahu has hailed it as a chance to “make history.” January 28, 2020
Trump consults with Gantz following Netanyahu meetingThe American president remained upbeat about the White House Mideast peace plan before a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu's chief rival Benny Gantz. January 27, 2020
Survivors return to Auschwitz 75 years after liberation'I have no graves to go to and I know my parents were murdered here and burned. So this is how I pay homage to them,' said Yvonne Engelman. January 27, 2020
Likud lawmaker faces bribery chargesIsrael's Justice Ministry said Sunday that the Likud party's David Bitan will be charged with taking bribes pending a hearing with the attorney general. January 26, 2020
Gantz accepts Trump invitation, opts for private meeting without NetanyahuIn addition to the prime minister, his chief political rival Benny Gantz will meet meet with Trump in Washington before he releases his Mideast peace. January 25, 2020
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ cellphone hacked by Saudi crown princeAccording to the investigation, any number of cyber weapons could have been used, including Israeli spyware firm NSO Group’s Pegasus. January 24, 2020
Germans ‘have not learned from history,’ says German president at Holocaust event in JerusalemFrank-Walter Steinmeier delivered a sobering message about the current resurgence of anti-Semitism in Germany during an event in Jerusalem commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz. January 23, 2020
Pence calls on global leaders to confront IranThe American vice president demanded that the world 'confront and expose' anti-Semitism, singling out the Iranian regime, which 'denies the Holocaust as a matter of state policy.' January 23, 2020
Germany bans neo-Nazi organization Combat 18 DeutschlandThe number 18 stands for the first and eighth letters of the alphabet, AH, which are the initials of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. January 23, 2020
World leaders gather in Jerusalem to remember Holocaust, stand against anti-SemitismWorld leaders gather in Jerusalem to remember Holocaust, stand against anti-Semitism January 23, 2020
Masked gunmen kill Soleimani sidekick in IranThe slain commander, Abdolhossein Mojaddami, was gunned down in front of his home in Iran's Khuzestan province. By Associated Press Masked gunmen on Wednesday ambushed and killed the local commander of a ... January 22, 2020
Survivor stories spotlight Auschwitz liberation anniversaryOnly years later did Gluck discover that his birth mother had actually perished along with more than a million other Jews in Auschwitz. January 22, 2020
IDF eliminates 3 bomb-throwers near Gaza fenceIDF troops killed three Palestinians who breached the Gaza border and threw an explosive device. January 21, 2020
‘Without exception’: Netanyahu vows annexation of all Israeli towns in Judea and SamariaNetanyahu renewed his pledge to extend "Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and northern Dead Sea." January 21, 2020
War of words over World War II continues between Poland and Russia'Stalin’s regime brought (Poland) terror, atrocities, and economic exploitation,' said one of the Polish tweets. January 19, 2020
