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Senior Shas spiritual leader: Eisenkot will get a rotation deal

In leaked recordings, senior Shas spiritual leader Rabbi Moshe Maya backs a Netanyahu-Eisenkot unity government, provided it advances a draft law without enlistment quotas.

Yaakov Margi criticizes Aryeh Deri: We gave in to the extremists

Yaakov Margi criticizes Shas's leadership following its disappointing election results, takes aim at Aryeh Deri, and regrets the party's "surrender to extremist factions."

Poll:

60% of Israelis support unity government.

Only 34% of the public prefer another round of elections, while 74% oppose a minority government led by Gadi Eisenkot and relying on Arab parties.

Yechiel Jacobs:

Fighting Antisemitism with humor, despite death threats

Yechiel Jacobs reveals the threats against his family, the unexpected success of his videos, and why he believes humor can reach audiences traditional advocacy cannot.

Winter rejects serving under Eisenkot, then hugs him on live TV

Ofer Winter declares that an "enormous ideological gulf" separates him from Gadi Eisenkot and rules out serving under him. Moments later, the two meet in the studio and embrace.

Netanyahu:

'Iran may use its proxies to disrupt the election'

Speaking to i24NEWS, Netanyahu warns Iran may use proxies to disrupt Israel's election, calls for regime change in Tehran, and criticizes Macron over unrest in France.

Yoseph Haddad:

'Likud offered me a top 10 spot and a ministerial position'

Amcha Yisrael candidate Yoseph Haddad claims Likud tried to recruit him until the last minute.

Netanyahu vows to eradicate Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'very harsh response' if Iran attempts attack before elections, vows to crack down on 'affliction' of Jewish violence in Judea and Samaria.

'Shrapnel all over my body'

Soldier critically wounded by Hezbollah drone is back on his feet

Critically wounded when a Hezbollah explosive drone struck his tank in southern Lebanon, H. was rescued under fire by Egoz fighters. Just three months later, he is back on his feet, defying his doctors’ predictions.

Ra'am MK refuses to label Hamas a terrorist organization

MK Yasser Hujirat avoids calling Hamas a terrorist group and suggests anti-Netanyahu parties rule out cooperation with Ra'am merely to gain seats.

After demanding defense portfolio: Otzma Yehudit rises to 8 seats

An i24NEWS poll projects Otzma Yehudit winning 8 seats after Itamar Ben Gvir announced he would demand the Defense portfolio in the next government. The coalition reaches 60 seats.

IDF on Jordan border:

‘The quiet is no longer reassuring’

Once considered one of Israel’s quietest sectors, the Jordan border is now facing growing smuggling and infiltration threats as the IDF reinforces its defenses.

Netanyahu on Iran:

'We will defeat this regime, it will fall'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tells i24NEWS that Israel is working to bring down the Iranian regime: “We will defeat this regime."

The primaries' effect? New seat projection

Two polls published after the primaries place the Likud in first place with 31-32 seats, and Eisenkot’s party in second place with 24.

New poll:

Likud surges as coalition gains ground

A new Direct Polls survey projects 30 Knesset seats for Likud and 23 for Gadi Eisenkot’s slate. The governing coalition reaches 59 seats, while the center-left bloc stands at 50.

Watch: Masked gunmen steal the show at wedding

Wedding video aired by i24NEWS ignites controversy after showing masked participants waving weapons, shouting revenge slogans during a celebratory song.

What's behind the pause in US strikes?

i24 political correspondent Guy Azriel believes that the halt in the American attacks is purely tactical: "We are far from the end of this story."

IDF:

IDF Commander offers rare peek inside IDF operations in Lebanon

Lt. Col. D., commander of the 77th Battalion, offers a rare peek into the deepest areas south of the Litani River where the IDF maintains a presence.

Yehezkeli warns:

US restraint is emboldening Tehran

Senior commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns US engaging in 'rounds' of escalation with Iran only emboldens Tehran, urges Washington to hit 'painful' targets.

CUFI chair: 'You cannot be a Christian and anti-Zionist'

Speaking to i24NEWS ahead of CUFI's annual summit, Action Fund Chair Sandra Hagee Parker says support for Israel rooted in both biblical faith and US security interests, Christianity and anti-Zionism fundamentally incompatible.

New Study:

Electronic cigarettes harm vision

According to the study, the nicotine in electronic cigarettes is seen as a “clean" alternative, but in practice it is just as dangerous as in regular cigarettes.

Underground monsters:

What remains of the terror tunnels beneath Lebanese soil?

For decades, Hezbollah's vast tunnel project, larger than anyone imagined, was dug under Israel's nose under Lebanese soil, complete with an infiltration plan waiting for orders to be carried out. Watch.

Haredi MK under secret investigation

UTJ chairman MK Yitzhak Goldknopf allegedly the subject of covert Tax Authority investigation over undeclared real estate assets and family transactions, i24NEWS reports.

Benny Gantz: I will not waste votes, my support will grow

Gantz on the brief campaign against the Tehran regime: "Every time the Iranians attack us, we must strike back in Iran in a smart and incisive manner."

Shas' flagship program makes a comeback - in time for elections

Finance Ministry greenlights renewal of food voucher program, to the tune of half a billion NIS.

Sharp criticism

British general meets Palestinian Arab terror supporter

Senior British Ministry of Defense official briefed by the Governor of Ramallah, who is regularly documented participating in support meetings with terrorists who murdered Jews.

Reporting under fire:

Northern correspondent takes cover on the road on-air

Northern Israel correspondent Uriya Keshet was reporting from an impact site when sirens began to sound once again.

Military analyst

'We crushed Hezbollah, now need to consolidate victory'

Commentator Yossi Yehoshua responds to criticism of Operation Northern Arrows and the claim that Hezbollah's attacks this week are proof that there were no achievements in the operation

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Australia may deny entry to journalist over inflammatory remarks

Australia may block i24news host Tzvi Yehezkeli over past remarks calling for 100,000 Gazans to be killed and labeling Gaza journalists 'terror journalists.'

Gal Hirsch reveals:

'Rescue missions were halted to avoid endangering hostages'

The Hostages and Missing Persons Coordinator, in an interview with i24NEWS, denies claims that hostage deals were delayed due to politics. "There were no political considerations in decision-making in our field."

Senator Fetterman:

'Standing with Israel is a moral imperative'

In interview with i24NEWS, US Sen. John Fetterman reaffirms unwavering support for Israel, condemns antisemitism within US politics and urges firm action against Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

Israeli provokes antisemitic restaurant in Libya

Dan Shina, an Arabic teacher, decided to confront the 'October 7' restaurant in Libya. 'They feel no shame - for them, it’s a source of great pride.'

Following recognition:

First Israeli journalist visits Somaliland

After the Israeli recognition of Somaliland, i24NEWS Hebrew Channel's Yonatan Raveh becomes the first Israeli journalist to report from Somaliland.

NIS 1,000 a day:

Cash grants awarded to draft dodgers released from detention

Amid controversy over the draft law, financial grants have been distributed to draft dodgers recently released from detention, with payments reaching tens of thousands of shekels.

Finance Minister blocks Gaza reconstruction

Gaza reconstruction delayed until further notice after Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich slams brakes on the plan, report says.

Former US Amb. to Saudi Arabia:

'No normalization in near future'

'Normalization talks were close to succeeding before the October 7 attack cut the process short,' says former US ambassador to Riyadh, Michael A. Ratney.

Ehud Olmert

'Crimes were committed, but not genocide'

Former PM tells i24NEWS that he hopes the International Criminal Court will withdraw its arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, accuses Israel of war crimes "every day" in Judea and Samaria.

Just before his release

How Hamas tried to break Guy Gilboa-Dalal

Guy Gilboa-Dalal shares in an interview the psychological pressure he endured, the hope that never faded - and the moment his captors tried to break him, just one day before his return to Israel.

Survey

Nearly half of Israelis would avoid NYC under Mamdani

46% of Israelis say would avoid traveling to NYC under the mayoralship of Zohran Mamdani, while just 34% say they would continue traveling to New York.

Rare Look:

A glimpse of the combat complex preparing the IDF for escalation

The IDF is conducting exercises to be prepared in case a war with Hezbollah develops. The drills show technological progress and include training with drones.

i24NEWS unveils new programming grid

New grid provides i24NEWS viewers worldwide with broader, real-time insights into events from Israel, the Middle East, and their connection to key global developments.

Arab affairs analyst:

'Hezbollah is not looking for war, but a kidnapping'

Arab affairs analyst, Zvi Yehezkeli explains why the Lebanese terrorist organization is not seeking to restart a war with the IDF, but is striving to gain an advantage by kidnapping soldiers.

Poll:

Netanyahu's coalition stands at 63 seats

A new i24 poll gives the Likud 33 seats and shows a sharp drop for Yesh Atid to only 4 seats. Netanyahu's bloc retains 63 seats.

Avigdor Kahalani:

'Hamas will not compromise until we step on them'

Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani urges commanders to press on with the capture of Gaza City. 'Hamas only understands only the language of force.'

Want to be a renowned genocide scholar? Pay 30$

i24NEWS correspondent Joe Brown reveals how simple it is to join the International Association of Genocide Studies, which recently passed a resolution accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, and claim to be a genocide expert, no proof required.

Poll:

Netanyahu wins 28 seats, Religious Zionist Party gains strength

The data indicates a strengthening of Likud, which continues to dominate the political landscape. In a scenario where a right-wing, security-focused party runs, it would secure 13 seats.

Netanyahu:

We knew in advance Iran's enriched uranium couldn't be destroyed

PM tells i24NEWS that Israel would have struck Iran even without American approval.

Father of Evyatar David:

'He’s silent, emaciated, unrecognizable'

Avishai David, father of hostage Evyatar David, describes the latest images of his son in captivity: "He's silent, terrifyingly thin, disconnected from the world."

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'Julani proves he’s unworthy - the ISIS DNA is stronger'

Arab affairs expert Zvi Yehezkeli issues warning about the new Syrian regime: “On the ground, they resemble Hamas. The real question is whether agreements can be made with them. In my opinion - no.”

Zvi Yehezkeli warns:

'Israel risks a grave mistake if it agrees to Hamas's terms'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli warns that Israel is conceding too much in hostage negotiations - and that the murderous terrorist organization is exploiting it.

'Why didn't you continue?'

Iranian journalist offers rare testimony

Iranian journalist speaks to i24NEWS about life under the Ayatollahs' regime, the moment Israel struck Iran, and what happened in Tehran during the war. Watch.

DM Katz:

Iran's nuclear ambitions 'unequivocally' eliminated

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".

i24NEWS poll: Yesh Atid plummets to four seats

A new Direct Polls survey for i24NEWS shows Likud leading with 33 seats, National Unity with five, and Yesh Atid dropping to just four.

Zvi Yehezkeli:

'In Iran, they know the game is over'

Arab affairs commentator Zvi Yehezkeli on the campaign against Iran: "An Iranian regime without nuclear capabilities is still a threat; nuclear remnants without an Iranian regime—the danger is gone."

Tehran residents speak out:

Happy Israel attacked, despite the chaos

Two residents of Iran's capital spoke with I24News about their joy, hopes, and fears as Israel attacks the Islamic regime. 'We must erase the black stain that began in 1979.'

IAEA head

'Iran told me they'd build a nuke if they are attacked'

In his first interview with Israeli media, International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Mariano Grossi tells i24NEWS an attack on Iran's nuclear program could have catastrophic consequences.

Israeli Druze leaders to meet Syrian govt. officials

Senior officials from the Druze community will meet in the UAE with representatives from the new Syrian government, sources tell i24NEWS Middle East Correspondent Ariel Oseran.

i24NEWS: Telling the story of the Holocaust using AI

A new documentary combines archive footage and AI simulations to highlight the less-familiar story of the doomed Jewish uprising in the Warsaw Ghetto, which began in January 1943.

Michael Rapaport:

'I will continue to fight on behalf of Jews'

In interview with i24NEWS, Jewish American actor Michael Rapaport shares his emotional meeting with freed hostage Yarden Bibas, condemns the hypocrisy surrounding the conflict and expresses solidarity with Jews worldwide, vowing to continue fighting for Israel.

Former Justice Minister:

This is how the law allowing ISA chief's dismissal was born

Former Justice Minister Haim Ramon recalls how then-Deputy Attorney General Meni Mazuz insisted that the Israeli government be able to dismiss an ISA chief - even without stating a reason for the dismissal.