Rabbi Eliyahu alleges discrimination in holy site pilgrimage
The chief rabbi of Tzfat sent a sharp letter to Minister Miri Regev alleging discrimination in the allocation of buses to the Tomb of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
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Extremist haredi rioters block entrance to Jerusalem
Jerusalem Faction demonstrators block entrance to Jerusalem to protest arrest of draft dodger. Police working to disperse them using water cannon.
Expanding beyond city limits
New neighborhood to be built in Ariel: We are expanding beyond the city limits
At a cornerstone-laying ceremony for the first neighborhood in the Ariel West development, participants tell Arutz Sheva-Israel National News of their excitement over a project expected to triple the city’s size.
Sofer on Bennet-Lapid deal: 'They're tricking us'
Minister Ofir Sofer describes the union of Bennett and Lapid as 'an excellent strategic move for the right.'
Leftist alliance:
Bennett and Lapid unite their parties ahead of the upcoming elections
According to the announcement, the move is intended to unite the two blocs, end internal disputes, and focus on winning the upcoming elections. Bennett calls on Eisenkot: 'Gadi, our door is open to you as well.'
Commando's Parents:
Commando's Parents: 'He asked for help but no one answered'
A Knesset subcommittee chaired by MK Elazar Stern reviewed a committee's findings and the status of their implementation regarding discharged soldiers and reservists who took their own lives.
Tzipi Hotovely approved as National Public Diplomacy Director
Government unanimously approves appointment of Tzipi Hotovely as the head of the Israel National Public Diplomacy Directorate, seven months after concluding term as Ambassador to the UK.
Likud MK:
Likud MK: 'Media has sick obsession with Netanyahu'
MK Boaz Bismuth criticized the media for taking too great an interest in the Prime Minister's recent health report.
Adei Ad
Adei Ad: Police trainee threatened teenagers - placed on forced leave
The officer drew a handgun in violation of regulations and failed to report the incident. The commander decided to place him on forced leave.
Supreme Court offers compromise:
Supreme Court offers compromise: Massacre investigation after the next elections
The judges proposed that if the current government is unwilling to allow for a state commission of inquiry, the question should be posed to the next one to allow the people to decide if such a commission is needed.
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Watch: Prime Minister walks in Hasataf Forest on Independence Day
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu surprised citizens when he arrived to enjoy the national Independence Day pastime of a walk in a national park.
Division is a threat
Rabbi Lau's Independence Day message of unity
Former Chief Rabbi of Israel and Tel Aviv, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called for unity ahead of Independence Day and elections.
Parents reveal:
Parents reveal: Oriya fell in attempt to rescue Bibas family
Parents of fallen soldier SSGT Oriya Ayimalk Goshen reveal to Arutz Sheva that their son fell in Operation Red Heart, which aimed to rescue the Bibas family from captivity in Gaza.
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Watch: Milei steals the show at torch-lighting ceremony rehearsal
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived, along with Prime Minister Netanyahu, for the dress rehearsal for the Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony and performed a song in Spanish.
Smotrich In Sa-Nur:
Smotrich In Sa-Nur: Conquer Gaza and settle it
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich laid out his vision for Israel’s ongoing multi-front campaign during a speech reopening the town of Sa-Nur in northern Samaria.
PM to the torchbearers: 'We've passed a huge test, changed the face of the Middle East'
Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister Regev met with the torchbearers. The PM emphasized the importance of standing firm against Iran and the heroism of the IDF soldiers.
Minister demands end to ads for alternative memorial ceremony
Communications Minister Dr. Shlomo Karhi called on the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation to immediately stop airing an advertisement for the Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony across all its platforms.
Ceasefire? Cabinet members explain
In a conversation with Arutz Sheva, three cabinet ministers commented this evening (Thursday) for the first time on U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon.
'Not to divide, only to listen'
Not to divide, only to listen: Ari Spitz’s message before lighting Independence Day torch
Spitz, who was seriously injured in Gaza and lost his hand and both legs, spoke excitedly about his selection. "I hope we fulfill the national mission until victory."
Minister Bezalel Smotrich:
Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Peace with Lebanon? Only through strength, power, and victory'
Minister Smotrich in an interview with Arutz Sheva: 'We are clearing a security buffer zone in Lebanon, we will continue to strike Hezbollah, and we will restore security to the residents of the north.'
Justice Minister: Supreme Court may not dismiss a minister
Justice Minister Yariv Levin stresses illegality of Supreme Court's interference in hiring and firing of government ministers, says court's decision has 'no validity.'
'Home is here'
WZO Chair's strong message to world Jewry: Come home now
World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel calls for increased aliyah amid the rise in antisemitism. 'Since October 7th, we have witnessed a Jewish Renaissance.'
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Watch: Chief of Staff's message to paratroopers at Yad Vashem
Immediately after the conclusion of the state memorial ceremony for the Holocaust and heroism at Yad Vashem, Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir spoke with a group of paratroopers who were present.
Smotrich to German Chancellor:
Smotrich’s response to German Chancellor: You won’t force us back into ghettos
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz writes that he is “very concerned about the developments in the Palestinian territories." Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich responds sharply: “You will not force us back into ghettos."
Netanyahu to Supreme Court: You have no authority to dismiss a minister
Prime Minister Netanyahu submitted his response to the petition seeking the removal of National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, claiming it was not in the Supreme Court's authority to do so.
IDF kills terrorist who attacked shepherd
A soldier killed a terrorist who tried to harm a Jewish shepherd in the area of Ofra.
A ray of happiness in the Peretz family
Miriam Peretz shared with excitement that her granddaughter, Hallel Miriam, the daughter of her son Eliraz, who was killed in battle, got engaged to Oz Vach, an officer in the Golani Brigade and the son of Brigadier General Yehuda Vach.
'Ununiformed fallen'
Netanyahu's letter to ramming victim's family: 'Ununiformed fallen in the war for Israel'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Yehuda Sherman’s pioneering spirit and vowed Israel will continue fighting terror following the deadly Samaria attack.
MKs reject IDF plan for Lebanon as not enough
About 20 coalition MKs sent a letter to the political-security cabinet urging it not to approve the General Staff’s operational plan for continuing the fighting in Lebanon as it is does not go far enough.
Chief Rabbi David Yosef
Chief Rabbi David Yosef: “The High Court understands only lawlessness, not security"
Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi David Yosef, again sharply criticized the justices of the High Court during a limited Priestly Blessing ceremony at the Western Wall. “They understand only freedom of protest," he said.
Death penalty law
Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries for death penalty law
8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.
MK Limor Son Har-Melech blasts opponents of death penalty for terrorists
Otzma Yehudit lawmaker who initiated the death penalty bill pushes back against criticism from the left and the defense establishment: “The best proof that the law is deterrent and effective.
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Watch: Israel sells leavened foods ahead of Passover
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and the Chief Rabbis of Israel held a ceremony to formally sell all leavened foods owned by the state to a Gentile ahead of Passover.
MKs to Chief of Staff:
MKs in letter to Chief of Staff: Reinstate Battalion 941 for operational duty immediately
Dozens of Knesset members sharply criticize the decision to remove Battalion 941 from operational activity, claiming the decision was made in response to a media report.
"We are making history"
"We are making history:" Knesset approves death penalty for terrorists law
The Knesset plenum approved the death penalty for terrorists law in second and third readings, after a heated debate. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu voted in favor of the law
Sara Netanyahu declines offer to light Independence Day torch
The Prime Minister's wife turned down the opportunity to partake in the Independence Day ceremony, saying that the honor belongs to the soldiers of the IDF.
Knesset approves 2026 state budget and Arrangements Law
Knesset approves 2026 state budget by a vote of 62 to 55 and later also approves the Arrangements Law. Opposition suffers an embarrassing moment after accidentally voting in favor of additional funding for the haredi sector.
MK Buaron:
MK Buaron: The left is desperate and collapsing
MK Avichay Buaron explains why the state budget addresses the needs of all sectors, sharply criticizes the left-wing bloc, and warns against a government that would rely on Arab votes.
Father of five who shot Arab rioter released to house arrest
Efrat resident who was arrested after shooting a Palestinian Arab dead, claiming self-defense, will be released to house arrest.
Minister Eliyahu compares Netanyahu pardon to Line 300 affair
Minister Amichai Eliyahu compared President Chaim Herzog's decision in the Bus 300 affair to the current situation and called on President Isaac Herzog to show similar responsibility.
