Lebanese Christian leader slams Hezbollah for provoking devastating Israeli reactionsMost Lebanese people "do not want to involve Lebanon in military operations that provoke devastating Israeli reactions,” a Lebanese spiritual leader said Sunday. August 9, 2021
Trump: 100 million would have died from COVID without meTrump claimed that the coronavirus pandemic would have been as worst as the Spanish Flu, had his administration not taken swift action. August 9, 2021
COVID in Israel: PM kicks up vaccination campaign as cases spikeThe latest morbidity numbers published by the Ministry of Health Monday show that 3.87% of the nearly 88,000 tested Sunday had the virus. That comes out to 3,402 people, more than the number of those vaccinated that day against the virus (3,372). August 9, 2021
Netanyahu apologizes for congratulating Olympic medalist on Shabbat'This will not happen again. I say this out of respect for Shabbat,' the Opposition leader said after being slammed by the religious parties in his bloc. August 9, 2021
Religious Affairs Ministry budget boost reflects ‘importance of religious services’2.5 million shekels were allotted for the advancement of women in religious institutions. August 9, 2021
Bahraini official in Israel blasts Iran: ‘Nuclear deal fueled crisis, hate and extremism’The 2015 Iran nuclear deal "fueled crises in the Middle East, increased the number of refugees seeking asylum in Europe, and led to hate and increased extremism in many parts of the Middle East," a Bahraini senior official said while visiting Israel on Sunday. August 8, 2021
Bennett talks tough against Hezbollah but ‘knows government will fall’ if Israel fights back“Bennett knows that if the government goes to a military confrontation – the coalition will fall because both Meretz and [the Arab Islamist party] Ra’am will not agree to such a thing," MK Jada Rinawi-Zoabi (Meretz) said. August 8, 2021
US convinced Iran behind suicide drone attack; Iran blames ‘Zionist conspiracy’Iran was actively involved in this attack, said a CENTCOM spokesman. August 8, 2021
Hezbollah threatens to destroy Israeli army in future war'We can strike Galilee or Golan; our choices are open,' said Hassan Nasrallah. August 8, 2021
‘Victory for Palestine is near,’ Iran’s new president tells terror chiefsHamas chief Ismail Haniyeh, a guest of honor at the event, was singled out for praise by Raisi. August 8, 2021
Israeli hospital first ever to use light to disinfect spacesJuganu also provides cities with smart lighting systems whose sensors and AI platforms can help with traffic flow, detect emergencies such as accidents and inform the proper authorities, and even record pollution levels. August 8, 2021
European Court rules hospital can disconnect Jewish toddler from life-support machineThe parents of Alta Fixsler have lost numerous appeals in Great Britain for their religious right to keep their daughter on life support. August 8, 2021
Israel strikes Gaza as incendiary balloons ignite fire in Israeli homeHamas voices conflicting messages on reasons for weekend wave of terror balloons. August 7, 2021
Palestinian banks delay Qatari funds from reaching Gaza, worried about HamasIsrael has refused to allow the entry of Qatari cash into Gaza since Operation Guardian of the Walls, stating that unsupervised money will reach Hamas and be used for terrorist activities. August 7, 2021
Rockets fired from Lebanon into northern Israel, IDF respondsRed alert sirens were sounded in the Golan Heights and the tip of the Galilee region Friday morning. August 6, 2021
Michael Herzog, president’s brother, said to be next Israeli ambassador to WashingtonMichael Herzog, a retired IDF Brigadier-General and veteran diplomatic negotiator, 'checks all the boxes.' August 5, 2021
PM Bennett to seniors: ‘Don’t meet grandkids indoors, wear masks’'If you see your grandchildren, let it be outside in the open air, with masks,' Bennett told senior citizens. August 5, 2021
Israeli lawmaker links gay pride parade to current coronavirus outbreakSmotrich was slammed by Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz, who warned of the "dangerous combination of ignorance, populism, frustration and hatred," noting that "Smotrich gave us… another excellent reminder.” August 5, 2021
Israel offers Greece fire-fighting help as over 100 fires cripple countryFire-retardants are on the way to Athens, which is battling over 100 fires simultaneously; more aid on standby. August 5, 2021
Iranian ‘butcher’ sworn in as president of Islamic RepublicEbrahim Raisi was a member of the infamous 1988 death committee in Tehran. He is personally accused of sending at least 3,000 “revolutionaries” to their deaths. August 5, 2021
Non-Jewish Texas student publishes locations of former synagogues in New York City'People following this bot get regular reminders that New York City used to be…different,' said Amy Shreeve. August 5, 2021
Iran behind attempted ship hijacking; crew foils Iranian operationUK officials told The Times Wednesday that a “squad” of some five to six heavily armed Iranians had taken over the Asphalt Princess, who then bolted after seeing Omani and American naval vessels approaching. August 5, 2021
IAF strikes Lebanon after rocket attacks cause massive fire in northern IsraelFormer IDF chief Gen. Amos Yadlin told Radio103 FM that the incident underscored the seriousness of the internal chaos currently sweeping Lebanon and that the IDF’s highest priority should be proving that Israel will always respond forcefully to incidents like that. August 5, 2021
Archaeologists discover evidence that earthquake mentioned in Bible hit Jerusalem“You will flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah.” Zechariah 14:5 By World Israel News Staff A recent excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusale... August 4, 2021
Israel reveals identity of Iranian behind drone attack, calls for united front against IranSaeed Ara Jani, head of Iran's IRCG UAV Command, is the person responsible for last week's attack that left two crew members dead August 4, 2021
Three rockets launched toward Israel from Lebanon, IDF retaliatesThree rockets launched toward Israeli territory from Lebanon * IDF responds by attacking targets in Lebanon August 4, 2021
Israeli convicted of murdering 13-year-old girl to be releasedLast week, a judge declared that Zadorov is entitled to a retrial. August 4, 2021
Pro-Israel candidate beats Squad-backed rival in Ohio Democratic primaryShontel Brown is now all but assured of a Congressional seat in her heavily Jewish and Democratic Cleveland district. August 4, 2021
1500 Orthodox rabbis blast ADL for controversial statement about BDS and anti-SemitismThe Coalition for Jewish Values (CJV) said that the ADL’s stance on BDS “demonstrated that it lacks the moral clarity to properly identify antisemitism, let alone combat it.” August 4, 2021
Arab MK who called IDF soldiers ‘murderers’ charged with fraud, forgeryZoabi is expected to plead guilty to the charges in a plea deal which will see her avoid jail time. August 4, 2021
Toronto Jewish school sues province of Ontario for withholding COVID funds'These schools operate in the public interest and have a role to play in the public health interest as well.' August 3, 2021
Argentine Jews riled by Anne Frank image in popular talent show'To use Anne Frank as the background for a song by a woman who refuses to stay at home is to bring the banalization of the Holocaust to its extreme expression,' the Anne Frank House said in a statement. August 3, 2021
New daily COVID cases in Israel surge to nearly 4,000'The next steps will be tightening the Green Pass and additional options — as much as possible without harming the economy,' said Health Ministry Director-General Nachman Ash. August 3, 2021
Biden nominee: Omar displays ‘textbook anti-Semitism’'She may think she is only criticizing Israel and its policies, but one cannot ignore the fact that she is relying on traditional anti-Semitic tropes to do so,' said Deborah Lipstadt. August 3, 2021
Netanyahu: Government is tying Israel’s hands against IranThe 'no surprises' policy with the U.S. could lead to plans against Iran being leaked, says Opposition leader. August 3, 2021
IDF clashes with Palestinian gunmen in Jenin, 6 ‘neutralized’The IDF said no Israeli forces were injured in the clash, although an armored vehicle was damaged. August 3, 2021
‘Subservience to terror’: Israel slams EU presence at Iran presidential inauguration'Flattery and subservience to violent and totalitarian regimes only encourages further violence and aggression,' said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lior Haiat. August 3, 2021
Israel’s Supreme Court pushes ‘compromise’ to keep Arab squatters in Jerusalem neighborhood'The compromise...is a capitulation...at the highest level, to political and ideological pressure from the extreme left,' Chaim Silberstein, head of Keep Jerusalem, told World Israel News. August 2, 2021
Report: Israel given green light to retaliate against Iran by 3 countriesU.S., Russia and Britain are said to have given Jerusalem the go-ahead to strike back for fatal attack on Israeli ship. August 2, 2021
BDS bullies attack pop star Billie Eilish for saying ‘Hi Israel’To the displeasure of Palestinian supporters, the indie singer said 'Hi Israel' in 20-second promotional video. August 2, 2021
Russian police fake rabbi’s death to ensnare ‘Jew-hating’ gangThe police used a professional make-up artist to create realistic-looking wounds on the rabbi’s body. August 2, 2021
UN agency teachers celebrate attacks on Israelis, says watchdogGaza math teacher Nahed Sharawi was just one of the UNRWA staffers documented in a new report. Sharawi shared a video of Adolf Hitler to 'enrich and enlighten' his students. August 2, 2021
WIN EXCLUSIVE: ‘Fight for survival’ – disabled Israelis talk new state budget, bureaucratic challenges'The government forces our lives into [a fight for] survival, and that becomes the primary focus and not dealing with the disability,' said a disabled mother of three. August 1, 2021
Israeli experts: Little known about how COVID ‘4th wave’ will developIn a briefing, Dr. Asher Shalmon of the Health Ministry told World Israel News he believes the vaccine is efficient against the Delta variant but acknowledged that even people with high levels of antibodies have contracted it. August 1, 2021
‘A war is going on’: Jewish Israelis are losing the Galilee to Arab terrorUnmet demands for protection money is behind Arab arson that destroyed three businesses in Hatzor Glilit, says Shimon Suissa. August 1, 2021
We will respond ‘in our own way,’ Bennett warns Iran after attack on Israel-linked shipBennett blasted Iran's 'cowardly' denial of involvement in an attack on a ship that claimed two lives, warning that Israel knows how to deal with the aggression. August 1, 2021
‘Astonishment and shock’: Synagogue in Tel Aviv suburb vandalized with swastikasThe vandalism was committed on the anniversary of the stabbing of Shira Banki at the 2015 Jerusalem gay pride parade. August 1, 2021
Conservative teachers scared like Jews in Nazi Germany, says Virginia educator'I was called a Nazi just because I don’t agree with the far-left agenda invading our schools,' the educator said. August 1, 2021
Post suicide-drone bombing, US and Israel rally to challenge Iran'Initial indications clearly point to a UAV-style [drone] attack,' said the U.S. Central Command in a statement. August 1, 2021
Israeli farmers smash eggs, block roads in protest over produce import reform'We intend to go with all our might against the coalition partners, even at the cost of a coalition crisis,' the Israeli Farmers Union said in a statement. July 31, 2021
US bill demands reform of UNRWA in return for fundingThe UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act was introduced simultaneously in the Senate and the House by Republican legislators. July 30, 2021
‘Already disproved’: IDF counters claims of Gaza ‘war crimes’ by Human Rights Watch report'HRW chooses to recycle claims already disproved instead of condemning the blatant violations of international law by Hamas and other terror organizations,' says the IDF. July 30, 2021
Like Ben & Jerry’s, McDonald’s boycotts ‘settlements’ – but with a differenceIsraeli franchise owner Omri Padan's boycott of settlements may violate Israeli law. July 30, 2021
Historic match as Israeli judoka defeats Saudi opponentContrary to an expected boycott, the match went on and Raz Hershko and Tahani Alqahtani bonded afterwards. July 30, 2021
Israelis overwhelmingly prefer Netanyahu to Bennett in handling of pandemic, says pollPoll finds public liked Benjamin Netanyahu's managing of the pandemic by a wide margin over Naftali Bennett. July 30, 2021
Israel approves 3rd COVID vaccine for the elderly, 1st country to do soThe decision comes before the approval by the FDA for the booster shot and with the questioning of top Israeli experts. July 29, 2021
‘It was especially brave’: Ben & Jerry’s founders ‘proud’ of anti-Israel decision'In our view, ending the sales of ice cream in the occupied territories is one of the most important decisions the company has made in its 43-year history,' said Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. July 29, 2021
Nigeria releases Jewish filmmakers, ‘held 20 days in horrendous conditions’After visiting Jewish Igbo community, the three were detained for nearly three weeks for allegedly supporting a general Igbo separatist movement. July 29, 2021
Gantz grilled by French officials over NSO affairA statement from Israel’s Defense Ministry denied that Gantz’s trip to France was part of a damage control effort. July 29, 2021
Kushner to leave politics, open investment firm with office in IsraelThe firm, called Affinity Partners, will be headquartered in Miami. July 28, 2021
