Inside Israel’s plan to force Biden to drop settlement sanctionsFinance Ministry reportedly planning to respond to Biden administration's sanctions with punitive measures targeting Palestinian Authority banks. March 14, 2024
‘Grotesque’: Schumer calls for Netanyahu’s ouster, demands Israel back Palestinian stateSenate Majority leader slams Israeli prime minister, calling for his removal and replacement with a government supportive of Palestinian statehood. March 14, 2024
Israeli man murdered in terror attack – but manages to neutralize terrorist before dyingArab-Israeli terrorist identified as cousin of IDF soldier killed in Gaza. March 14, 2024
Delegation of Latin American leaders makes post-October 7th solidarity trip to IsraelLatin American governors and mayors make solidarity trip to Israel to show support after the October 7th massacres. March 14, 2024
US officials may back targeted campaigns against Hamas in RafahThe Biden Administration has made what appears to be a pivot in approving strategies short of a full invasion to eliminate Hamas's remaining four battalions in Rafah. March 14, 2024
US will only support ‘small-scale’ Rafah op – ReportAn American defense official says Israeli invasion of the Hamas stronghold 'not imminent.' March 14, 2024
Gazans’ lives more important than defeating Hamas – BlinkenIsrael should prioritize Gazan lives over winning the war against the terror group, said Secretary of State Antony Blinken. March 14, 2024
US holding secret talks with Iran – here’s why'We have many channels for passing messages to Iran,' a U.S. state department spokesperson said. March 14, 2024
Blinken: ‘Does Hamas want to end the suffering it provoked?’US Secretary of State speaks with family of Israeli-American murdered on October 7th, says it is up to Hamas to secure hostage deal. March 13, 2024
‘No safe haven for terrorists,’ vows Israeli defense minister ahead of Rafah operationIDF will soon reach 'every location' in Gaza, says Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, hinting at looming Rafah operation. March 13, 2024
South African foreign minister threatens to arrest IDF soldiers'If you're South African and you serve in the IDF, we will arrest you,' says Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. March 13, 2024
In a win for Trump, judge dismisses three charges in Georgia election interference caseDistrict Attorney Fani Willis dealt major blow as judge tosses out six charges in massive racketeering indictment targeting Trump. March 13, 2024
Federal investigation launched into anti-Jewish, pro-Hamas invective at high school basketball gameUS Department of Education opens probe of New York public school over antisemitic slurs and pro-Hamas rhetoric at basketball game. March 13, 2024
Dozens of bands drop out of Texas music festival in protest of Israel tiesMore than 80 bands cancel performances at annual music festival, protesting sponsorship by defense companies with ties to Israel. March 13, 2024
Israeli airstrike in Lebanon kills Hamas commanderThe IDF reported that Mustafa was a "significant" Hamas terrorist leader and was responsible for planning attacks against Israelis and other Jews around the world. March 13, 2024
Saudi Arabia laments ‘unfortunate’ spat with Orthodox rabbi, but offers no apologyRabbi travelling with US delegation was ordered to remove his yarmulke. March 13, 2024
2 wounded in terror stabbing at checkpoint near JerusalemTeenage terrorist approached checkpoint on electric bicycle, then stabbed female soldier and male security guard. March 13, 2024
Riots and firebombs: 3 Arabs killed after attacking police in Jerusalem'Whoever endangers the security forces or civilians [is] endangering his own life,' the police said in a statement. March 13, 2024
IDF thwarts suicide bomber en route to Tel Aviv attackPalestinian terrorist was shot dead by troops before reaching central Israel, planned to detonate homemade bomb weighing nearly 50 pounds. March 13, 2024
‘US should help bring down Hamas, not the Israeli government,’ says top Israeli official'Israel is not a protectorate of the U.S. but rather an independent and democratic country whose citizens are the ones who elect the government.' March 13, 2024
Israel confirms Hamas killed American IDF soldier and captured his bodyItay Chen's family said they will wait for a funeral and shiva until they retrieve his body from Gaza. March 12, 2024
‘You cannot back Israel’s right to exist while opposing Rafah operation,’ Netanyahu tells AIPAC conferenceRebuffing criticism from Biden administration, Netanyahu says Israel must and will destroy Hamas forces on Gaza border town of Rafah. March 12, 2024
Hezbollah fires 100 rockets into Israel, IDF responds by hitting terror targets in LebanonHezbollah fired 30 rockets into the Golan Heights and 70 at the upper Galilee. March 12, 2024
Ex-chief of staff accuses Trump of praising HitlerTrump campaign blasts ex-aides over claims former president praised Hitler and other authoritarian leaders. March 12, 2024
Feminist Arab-Israeli professor suspended for denying Hamas rapes, accusing Israel of ‘genocide’ and ‘sexual abuse’Hebrew University condemns professor who called Israel a 'killing machine.' March 12, 2024
Boxing legend visits Jerusalem yeshiva sporting Star of DavidAish HaTorah honors Floyd Mayweather during visit to the Old City of Jerusalem. March 12, 2024
Israel FM demands UN Security Council designate Hamas as a terror group'The United Nations has been silent regarding the actions of Hamas for too long.' March 12, 2024
Biden may set conditions on aid to Israel if IDF operates in Rafah – reportThe relationship between Biden and Netanyahu has been deteriorating since the beginning of the war, particularly over the issue of an IDF operation in Rafah. March 12, 2024
US delegation cuts Saudi trip short after rabbi ordered to remove kippah'No one should be denied access to a heritage site, especially one intended to highlight unity and progress, simply for existing as a Jew.' March 12, 2024
Israeli hostages were raped, subjected to sexual torture, UN envoy saysRussia questions report, even as UN special representative tells Security Council that Israeli hostages faced 'sexualized torture.' March 11, 2024
UN chief doesn’t care about October 7th victims because they were Jewish, claims Israeli Foreign Minister'UN has fallen to all-time low,' Israel's Foreign Minister charges, 'becoming an epicenter of antisemitism.' March 11, 2024
Hamas is massively inflating civilian casualties, says expertAnalysis of Hamas' death toll figures reveals contradictions and highly improbable statistical distributions. By World Israel News Staff A new analysis of death tolls in the Gaza Strip suggests that the H... March 11, 2024
Netanyahu’s wife pleads with Qatari emir’s mother to secure Ramadan release of Israeli hostages'19 women are enduring unimaginable hardships.' Sara Netanyahu pens open letter to the mother of Qatar's emir. March 11, 2024
‘Extremely hard decision’ – Ex-spy Jonathan Pollard on Gaza hostagesHamas uses Israel's 'love for the hostages as a weapon,' says Pollard. March 11, 2024
‘This is our red line’ – Netanyahu fires back at Biden’s warning'I don't know what Biden meant by 'Come to Jesus' moment,' says Netanyahu. March 11, 2024
Hostage family members and Israeli FM travel to UN to demand action against HamasThe delegates will attend the UN Security Council's session on the findings of the investigation into the sexual atrocities Hamas committed on October 7th and afterward. March 11, 2024
Hamas head who helped plan Oct 7th massacre possibly killed by IDFMarwan Issa, Muhammed Deif and Yahya Sinwar were the Hamas 'triumvirate' who planned the October 7th terror attack. March 11, 2024
Mass bomb shelters and 80,000 meals: The IDF’s plan for civilians in northern IsraelIDF preparing contingency plans for northern residents living in buildings without adequate bomb shelters. March 11, 2024
Biden trying to ‘force Netanyahu gov’t to collapse’ – ReportU.S. officials asked 'which demands' would see Netanyahu's coalition break apart. March 11, 2024
‘Biden is wrong’ – Netanyahu rejects president’s criticism of Gaza war, vows to move forward with Rafah operationIsraeli prime minister pushes back on Biden's claim Netanyahu 'hurting' Israel, says Israelis are united in need to annihilate Hamas. March 11, 2024
Bernie Sanders compares Netanyahu to Hamas'Netanyahu cannot run Israel if we're going to ever have peace,' says Vermont senator. March 11, 2024
Biden claims Netanyahu ‘hurting’ Israel, wants to address KnessetBiden wants to pitch plans for post-war Gaza to Knesset, slams potential invasion of Rafah. March 10, 2024
Pro-Palestinian protestors publicize plans to derail Oscars ceremonyTheir justification for restricting access to attendees is to reflect 'the blockade of Gaza and the occupation of Palestine.' March 10, 2024
Columbia University supports terror, punishes whistleblowers: Israeli professor'Unless they want to claim that supporting terrorism is a protected class, there’s no grounds for this investigation,' says Israeli professor at Ivy League university. March 10, 2024
UNWRA workers claim ‘forced confessions’ on Hamas links: ReportUNRWA claims employees were coerced into falsely stating that agency is linked to Hamas; Proof presented by Israel shows otherwise. March 10, 2024
Hamas says 7 Israeli hostages died in captivity; dismissed as psychological terrorIsraeli communications officers said there was no evidence confirming these hostages had died. March 10, 2024
Qatar may expel Hamas officials if they refuse to agree to hostage deal – WSJCurrently, the leader of the political wing of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashal, head of the Hamas politburo, live in Qatar. March 10, 2024
Mossad chief says Hamas rejected hostage deal in order to ‘ignite the region’ during RamadanIsrael agreed to a 6-week pause in fighting in exchange for the release of hostages, but Hamas blocked any proposal that didn't require a permanent ceasefire. March 9, 2024
Defense echelon mulls arming Gazan civilians to prevent looting of humanitarian aidNetanyahu has been presented with this plan but is reportedly delaying discussions about its implementation. March 8, 2024
Probe into humanitarian aid convoy incident finds IDF did not kill Gazan civiliansThe IDF said that although its troops fired warning shots at suspects approaching them, they did not aim at the 12,000 civilians crowding around the humanitarian aid convoy. March 8, 2024
Disagreement between Hamas leaders is the main impediment to hostage deal – WSJAlthough Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh reportedly agreed to the six-week ceasefire and hostage release deal, Yahya Sinwar is not budging from previous demands. March 8, 2024
Gal Gadot faces anti-Israel harassment over post about her newbornOne poster wrote, 'I’m sure the pregnant Palestinian women in Gaza are having a much harder pregnancy than you did.' March 8, 2024
Israel returns 47 dead bodies to Gaza, were thought to be hostagesIn mid-February, the IDF entered Nassar Hospital with 'credible intel' that Hamas was hiding the bodies of hostages there. March 8, 2024
‘We are ready’ – Iranian activists express support for Israel750 Farsi-speaking volunteers are engaged in pro-Israel advocacy and are making the case for Israel to Iranians abroad. March 8, 2024
Biden to order US military to build Gaza port for direct aid shipmentsPresident Biden to announce plans to build emergency port on Gaza coast for aid transfers. March 7, 2024
Five months after October 7th invasion, search teams still finding bodiesSearch and rescue dogs used to help IDF's recovery operation in Gaza border area still finding human remains - 5 months after the October 7th massacres. March 7, 2024
Israel is fighting ‘existential war’ to prevent ‘next 9/11,’ says Netanyahu, vows operation in RafahNetanyahu says Israel must eliminate Hamas to prevent the next 'September 11th,' adds Rafah operation is needed to end existential threat. March 7, 2024
Israeli president plans Netherlands trip – despite petition for his arrestPro-Palestinian activists demand Dutch police arrest Herzog for 'genocide.' March 7, 2024
Hamas rejects hostage release deal that includes 6-week ceasefire – reportHamas issued a statement criticizing Israel for refusing its demands for a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of troops from Gaza. March 7, 2024
ISIS terror attack on Moscow synagogue foiled, Russia saysRussia claims ISIS terrorists were killed ahead of their planned attack on synagogue. March 7, 2024