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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich recently declared a large amount of land in Judea, Samaria, and the Jordan Valley to be 'state land'. How does such a process work, and what does this mean for Israel?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne and accused the government of having an 'extreme anti-Israeli position.'
Following reports that haredi parties will offer ultimatum to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, haredi party leader MK Moshe Gafni clarifies: 'Goal of our opponents is to harm Torah learners, push us to leave coalition.'
Strauss food giant announces price hikes ranging between 9-18%, says price rise will cover only part of the increase in the cost of raw materials.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'
A new survey shows that former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett could see 27 seats in the next election against Netanyahu's projected 20.
Minister Orit Strock visits Kibbutz Nir Oz and meets with the leadership and the residents: Together we will rebuild the kibbutz.
Former head of the Shin Bet claims he has not yet decided whether he will join politics, but is not ruling out the possibility.
Finance Minister sends letter to Prime Minister, requests that the issue of reopening the train route to Sderot be brought up at the upcoming Cabinet meeting.
Likud and National Unity parties spar after former Shin Bet chief Yoram Cohen criticizes Netanyahu's conduct.
Ziv Braslavski, brother of Rom who is being held hostage in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about his relationship with his brother and about the deep void he feels in his heart.
Mualem, a commander in Judea and Samaria, is accused of refusing to arrest Jewish rioters to curry favor with Minister Ben-Gvir.
The meeting focused on the formulation of a strategic plan for Judea and Samaria, in light of the upcoming change in the White House.
Police did not approve the request by anti-government movements to protest at the Kaplan intersection in Tel Aviv and proposed an alternative site due to a low turnout at recent rallies.
President Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, with Muslim religious leaders and influential imams from Arab communities in Israel.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the ongoing cessation of hostilities in Lebanon and the importance of ensuring the agreement is fully implemented.
National Security Council announces travel warnings for Armenia, Maldives, reduces warning level for most of Brazil.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel responds to Amnesty International's allegations accusing Israel of 'genocide' in war against Hamas. 'They altered the legal terms, definition of genocide, because Israel doesn't meet the criteria.'
The former head of the ISA revealed that Netanyahu had asked him to bug confidants in a security matter. Netanyahu did not deny the report, but instead lashed out at others involved.
A man was arrested at the Jerusalem central bus station for holding a sign instigating against the Attorney General and her supporters.
Minister Orit Strock discusses the recent ceasefire in Lebanon and defends her party's decision to support the agreement.
Defense Minister Israel Katz denies changing his stance on ceasing administrative detention in Judea and Samaria.
Israeli Foreign Ministry responds to Amnesty International report claiming Israel carrying out 'genocide' in Gaza, noting actual genocide attempt by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 'Israel is defending itself, acting fully in accordance with international law.'
Right-wing activists from the Im Tirtzu organization hold early-morning protest outside the home of former IDF Chief of Staff and Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon. 'Go to military cemetery and beg forgiveness from the soldiers who fell.'
Sources close to Defense Minister Israel Katz say he is likely to let IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari's statements slide following apology and reprimand from IDF Chief of Staff, but will not ignore such statements in the future.
MK Limor Son Har-Melech expressed shock at arrests of security officials linked to actions against Jewish nationalist crime.
Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world, divests all its shares in Israel's largest telecom company Bezeq, citing the company’s provision of telecom services to “Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank”.
The proposal includes a potential ceasefire lasting between 42 and 60 days and the release of all surviving female hostages, all men over the age of 50, and hostages in critical medical condition.
Luis Har, who was rescued from the heart of Rafah in a heroic operation, speaks about the harrowing experience of being held captive by Hamas and about how he has changed since the ordeal.
Amnesty International, which is known for its anti-Israel bias, publishes new report in which it accuses Israel of "committing genocide" against Gazans since the war began last year.
Mishpacha newspaper reports that the haredi parties plan to submit two bills together - the Draft Law and, alongside it, a law to dissolve the Knesset.
Opposition members unexpectedly enter the Knesset plenum, thwarting proposal regarding the dismissal of Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara.
Supreme Court rules that there is no room for its intervention in the matter, agrees with the Attorney General who argued that the petition should be rejected.
Noa Argamani, who was held in captivity for part of the time with Itay Svirsky, lamented his death: 'We didn't think for a moment that this is how you would return to Israel.'
The body of hostage Itay Svirsky, who was kidnapped on October 7, has been recovered from the Gaza Strip, it was cleared for publication Wednesday evening.
Ad Kan CEO Gilad Ach writes to Culture Minister about the scheduled screening at the Tel Aviv Cinematheque of films pushing anti-Israel natrratives.
Police delay evacuation of Jewish community in the Galilee after finding that there are not enough personnel to assign to the demolition.
Sgt. Hanania's family discovered a letter he wrote before he was killed in battle against Hamas in case he did not return from the war calling on them to continue to act to fix the world.
Decision to declare Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'incapacitated' during testimony may lead to civil war, Minister David Amsalem warns.
Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her daughter Emilia and released in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal, talks about the conditions of their captivity and the pressure for her daughter to remain behind in Gaza.
Israel Electric Corporation announces price hike, blaming rising costs; with the VAT rise, consumers are expected to shell out 4.7% in power costs.
New social media trend, the Superman Challenge, increases fractures and serious head injuries among youngsters, hospital warns.
Alert civilians notice Tel Aviv break-in, report to police in real time, court extends suspect's arrest.
Court orders release to house arrest of Eli Feldstein and Intelligence Corps NCO suspected of involvement in the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.
Prime Minister Netanyahu will take the witness stand at the Tel Aviv District Court next Tuesday. His request to discuss the scheduling of the hearings was denied.
Montana Tucker tells Arutz Sheva that hearing about the massacre directly from children will change people's minds, help everyone understand what happened and says: 'Every visit to Israel inspires and motivates me to speak out'.
Shmulik was murdered on Oct. 7 in his home and Yehudit was taken hostage to Gaza; her body was located six weeks later near the Al-Shifa Hospital.
The Knesset has approved the first reading of an additional budget bill for the 2024 fiscal year, increasing expenditure to 760.5 billion shekels.
At Hadassah Ein Kerem, Moriel gave birth to a healthy baby boy after undergoing brain surgery during pregnancy. 'The most emotional part was sending a photo of myself and the baby to the doctor who saved my life,' Moriel says.
A new Torah scroll was introduced in memory of Major Kfir Franco, an Armored Corps officer killed in action.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara is demanding that any Draft Law include a limit on the number of yeshiva students exempted from army service, report says. 'She knows we won't agree, she's trying to bring down the government.'
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and pro-Israel social media activist Montana Tucker inaugurated The Children of October 7 documentary at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says IDF 'enforcing agreement,' stresses that Lebanese government must be forced to pay a price for ceasefire violations, or it won't enforce the ceasefire.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich thanks US President-elect Donald Trump for clarifying that Hamas will suffer a heavy blow if Israeli hostages are not returned prior to Inauguration Day.
'We will forever keep the eternal spring': Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel, from about 500 years ago, discovered on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
Three men ages 25, 30, and 44, killed in collision between two private vehicles on Highway 5; police estimate one of the vehicles was stolen.
The investigation of senior prison officers, who were arrested and interrogated, is set to continue today. More individuals are expected to be summoned to provide open testimonies as part of the case.
Parents of Yona Brief, who died of wounds sustained over a year ago on October 7th: 'With all his severe pain, he taught us to value every little thing we do, and not take anything for granted.'
