Hamas fires 70 rockets at Israel; IDF hits commander’s home, launch sites The IAF struck a command center at the home of the commander of the North Khan Yunis Battalion, Ali Abu Zarqa, weapons production sites, and a number of underground launching positions. By Aryeh Savir, TPS ... May 20, 2021
Arab shot while breaching police roadblock in Samaria Police stopped the assailant at a checkpoint north of Jerusalem, after which he sped toward the officers and was fatally shot. May 19, 2021
US slams Turkish president’s ‘blood suckers’ remarks on Israel Recep Tayyip Erdogan shares close ties with Hamas and recently accused Israel of 'terrorism,' claiming 'it is in [the Jews'] nature.' May 19, 2021
Palestinian rockets fired at northern Israel, explode in Lebanese territory In response, IDF artillery batteries shelled the area from which the rockets were launched. May 18, 2021
Two IDF soldiers wounded in Samaria attack; terrorist killed A terrorist armed with a handgun and a knife fired at IDF troops securing an area near the Sela military outpost. May 13, 2021
Israeli police crush Arab riot on Temple Mount Police quelled riots on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem on Wednesday, which were started by rock-throwing Muslims. May 12, 2021
Two engineers arrested for Mount Meron disaster that claimed 45 lives State Comptroller Matanyahu Engelman announced last week the launch of a special investigation into the disaster. May 10, 2021
Netanyahu family sues former PM Olmert for defamation 'Only a person imbued with blind and unrestrained hatred is able to say such serious and offensive remarks in the media,' the defamation suit said. May 6, 2021
Israeli helicopter strikes targets in southern Syria, state media reports The alleged strike occurred 24 hours after the IAF bombed targets in the coastal area of Latakia. By Aryeh Savir, TPS An Israeli Air Force (IAF) helicopter carried out an attack on targets in the Quneitra... May 6, 2021
Jerusalem police arrest bike-riding thief who robbed bus driver The thief sprayed a substance into the driver’s eyes, stole her cellphone and escaped. May 5, 2021
Israeli doctors find first 2 cases of Brazilian COVID-19 variant Two Israelis returning from abroad, a baby and an adult who has been vaccinated against COCID-19, were found to be infected with the variant. May 4, 2021
Israel observes national day of mourning to honor 45 Meron victims National flags were lowered to half-mast at public buildings, IDF bases and Israeli missions abroad. By Aryeh Savir, TPS Israel marked a national day of mourning on Sunday following the death of 45 Jewish... May 2, 2021
2 Israelis injured in firebomb attack in Samaria Four men were sleeping in the building when terrorists firebombed it. April 29, 2021
IDF drone crashes in Gaza The military did not state the circumstances that caused the drone to crash or its type. April 29, 2021
Israel warns of cyber attacks ahead of Iran’s Quds Day The annual attacks, #OPJerusalem, are expected to take place this year in close proximity to May 7. April 28, 2021
‘We surrendered to rioters,’ say right-wing lawmakers blasting removal of barricades 'Whoever flees from terrorism, terrorism pursues him,' commented MK Betzalel Smotrich. April 26, 2021
Israel endures 3rd night of rocket strikes, limits Gaza fishing zone Palestinians launched six rockets at Israel, two of which were intercepted by the Iron Dome defense system. By Aryeh Savir, TPS Gaza-based terrorists bombed civilian targets in southern Israel on Sunday e... April 26, 2021
Israel ‘recognizes terrible suffering and tragedy of the Armenian people’ Several Israel lawmakers and officials have called on the state to officially recognize the Armenian genocide. April 25, 2021
Israeli group demands transfer of Temple Mount following Muslim ‘desecration’ at holy site 'This is a terrible desecration of the sanctity of the place, especially when it is performed in the Dome of the Rock plaza, the site of the Jewish Holy of Holies on the Temple Mount,' the organization said. April 22, 2021
IDF fire kills smuggler threatening troops on Egyptian border An IDF unit was ambushed on the Egyptian border, with one of the suspects killed as a result of the shooting. April 22, 2021
American Jews must choose between Israel and Iran deal, says former UN ambassador American Jewish leadership must choose between pushing the Iran nuclear deal or supporting Israel, said Danny Danon. April 21, 2021
Israeli special forces arrest wanted terrorist in Samaria Riots were launched during the operation, with Arabs attacking IDF forces with rocks and firebombs. April 19, 2021
Israel lifts outdoor mask requirement In closed areas, the obligation to wear a mask stills applies in Israel. April 18, 2021
Arab suspect in Tik-Tok attack against ultra-Orthodox teen detained Muhammad Rajabi uploaded to a clip of the attack in which another Arab assaulted a young Israeli teen on the light rail train in Jerusalem. April 18, 2021
Drive-by shootings plague Palestinian election campaigns Sources in Hebron claimed the latest shooting was connected to Fatah leadership. By Baruch Yedid, TPS Violent incidents continued between rival Fatah lists running in the upcoming elections in the Palesti... April 14, 2021
Underground fighters’ weapons cache from independence era found in Tel Aviv The police arrived at the scene and found a cache of grenades and old bullets. April 7, 2021
Israel’s 2nd largest hospital has no new corona admissions for first time in a year The rapid and successful vaccination campaign has dramatically brought to a decline in the pandemic in the country April 7, 2021
Israel’s 24th Knesset sworn in amid uncertain future President Reuven Rivlin cautioned, 'If we are not able to find a new model of partnership ... our national resilience will be in real jeopardy.' April 7, 2021
IDF troops thwart car ramming attack, terrorist killed The IDF said a vehicle stopped initially and then suddenly accelerated towards a group of soldiers April 6, 2021
PA head Abbas to fly to Germany for medical treatment Abbas is under severe political pressure, with senior Fatah officials telling TPS there is an atmosphere of rebellion against the rule of the 85-year-old. April 5, 2021
Abbas’ critics call for his expulsion, warn ‘people will come for him’ 'Not for nothing did Abu Mazen rush to renew security coordination with Israel so it will protect it,' a senior Fatah official told TPS. April 5, 2021
Israel warns Biden administration of ‘destructive impact’ of ICC probe Israel's foreign minister told his American counterpart that the Palestinians’ active involvement in the ICC probe will 'harm any chance of progress.' April 4, 2021
Israeli president sends message of brotherhood to Pope in Easter greeting President Reuven Rivlin told the Pope that the coronavirus pandemic has 'reinforced our awareness of the importance of cooperation, of the values of brotherhood, humanity, mutual trust and help.' April 4, 2021
Drone deliveries: Israel tests national commercial UAV network Each drone will simulate tasks and operations, such as food delivery, transporting medicine and medical equipment, and agricultural services. March 18, 2021
Amid Iran tensions, Israel leads France, Greece, Cyprus in joint naval drill This is the first time France and Cyprus participated in Israel's annual international joint naval exercise 'Noble Dina.' March 18, 2021
Hezbollah claims it fired at IDF drone over Lebanon Hezbollah said that an Israeli drone flying over the outskirts of the town of Blida in southern Lebanon was 'targeted with suitable weapons.' March 9, 2021
IDF shoots 2 firebomb-throwing terrorists in Gush Etzion The IDF forces identified two suspects throwing Molotov cocktails at Israeli vehicles near the village of al-Khader. By World Israel News Staff and TPS IDF forces identified and shot two Arab terrorists w... March 9, 2021
IDF arrests 2 armed Arabs on Gaza border The two suspects were armed with several knives. February 16, 2021
Israel derails Turkey-Hamas money train funding terror in Judea and Samaria Hamas in Turkey sent merchandise to its operators in Judea and Samaria, who sold the commodities and used the proceeds to develop terror infrastructure. February 16, 2021
Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja becomes first UAE ambassador to Israel Khaja 'will be a great champion of the Abraham Accords — of people-to-people exchange, of trade and investment, of regional peace and stability,' the UAE embassy in the U.S. stated. February 15, 2021
Israel tracks spread of South African COVID-19 mutation To date, 44 cases of the South African variant have been detected in Israel, and they have made 124 contacts through 36 infection chains. February 15, 2021
‘Combatants for Peace’ act violently toward Israeli farmers in Jordan Valley One activist from the organization, which gets funding from the New Israel Fund, encouraged a third intifada. February 14, 2021
Arab party spokesman banned from Knesset after assaulting Jewish candidate In the incident that occurred Thursday, Za’atara is seen hounding Ben Gvir and then physically blocking him. February 8, 2021
Netanyahu appears in court to plead not guilty on all corruption charges The prime minister appeared in court on Monday to face corruption charges in three cases. February 8, 2021
Israel begins exit from 3rd lockdown; infection rate high Places of work that do not receive the public can reopen, and one-on-one services can return. Malls, cinemas, and other closed areas remain shuttered. February 7, 2021
Israel hits Iranian, Hezbollah targets in Syria, state media reports The Syrian Army claims that its air defenses shot down “most” of the missiles. By Aryeh Savir, TPS The Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted several airstrikes against targets in Damascus and in the south of ... February 4, 2021
Police shootout breaks up Arab ambush in northern Israel: 2 shot, 1 dead The incident began when police officers who were on operational activity in Tamra in northern Israel noticed three suspects shooting at a house. February 2, 2021
Arab terrorist launches stabbing attack on Jewish student in Jerusalem A young Israeli ultra-orthodox man was injured in apparent stabbing attack on Monday evening. By TPS An Arab terrorist attacked and stabbed an ultra-Orthodox student near Saleh a-Din Street in Jerusalem o... February 2, 2021
30 cases of South African COVID-19 variant discovered in Israel The corona variant is anywhere between 20 to 200% more infectious than the original. January 28, 2021
IDF rescues Israeli hiker from Arabs stoning and beating him The IDF arrived as the 25-year-old hiker was attacked by five Arabs who threw rocks and beat him. By TPS An Israeli man was lightly injured on Monday when he was attacked by a group of Arabs while taking... January 26, 2021
Los Angeles COVID-19 variant discovered in Israel as country closes skies The Los Angeles variant, known as L452R, was first identified in Denmark in March and appeared in California as early as May. January 25, 2021
World War I-era grenade found in heart of Jerusalem The Israel Antiquities Authority's Oscar Becherno was working in Sacher Park on Sunday when he found the hand grenade in an ancient cistern. January 25, 2021
Teen injured in rock-throwing terror attack in Samaria There were no serious injuries in a rock-throwing incident Sunday that damaged several cars. January 24, 2021
Israeli police arrest 145 to thwart clashing clans in Arab village Israeli security forces launched massive raids and arrested suspects carrying weapons such as a Carlo submachine gun, Molotov cocktails and a grenade. January 24, 2021
Suha Arafat: ‘Palestinians also deserve new leadership; like Trump, Abbas must leave’ 'Just as the United States separates from Trump, probably for good, so we must part with Abu Mazen [aka Mahmoud Abbas],' Yasser Arafat's widow said. January 21, 2021
Israeli growth rate in Judea and Samaria continues decade-long downward trend in 2020 The Israeli population in Judea and Samaria at the end of 2020 was 476,000, not including Israeli residents living in the Jerusalem area over the Green Line. January 21, 2021
IDF tanks shell Hamas targets after renewed rocket attacks For the second time this week, IDF pounded Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip in response to rocket attacks. January 20, 2021
Israeli police release sketch of suspect in mysterious murder of Jerusalem couple The couple, Tamar and Yehuda Kaduri, was found dead in January 2019 in their Armon Hanatziv apartment with significant signs of violence and stab wounds on their bodies. January 19, 2021
Israel passes grim 4,000-death milestone in corona battle The Ministry of Health said Monday morning that it documented 5,616 new COVID-19 cases over the past day. January 18, 2021
IDF special forces nab 2 terrorists who fired at border police A large quantity of ammunition of various types was seized in the suspects’ houses, the Shin Bet said Thursday. January 17, 2021
