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Personal Victory:

Personal Victory: Menachem said 'Shema Yisrael' and then the miracle happened

Holocaust survivor Menachem Haberman shares his harrowing story: the death march, escaping through sewers, surviving in crowded train car, and his message to Israel – 'be united, protect your land.'

Personal Victory: Menachem said 'Shema Yisrael' and then the miracle happened

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father: 'On 10/7 we were abandoned, just like in the Holocaust'

Chaim Hayman, father of Inbar, murdered in Hamas captivity, speaks to Knesset Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee and connects the Holocaust to October 7 massacre.

Hostage's father: 'On 10/7 we were abandoned, just like in the Holocaust'

Ronen Bar:

Bereaved parents announce hunger strike demanding Bar's dismissal

As Israel lowers its flag to half-mast, bereaved parents voice sincere appeal for accountability, truth, justice: 'We will not forget. We will not forgive. We will not remain silent.'

Bereaved parents announce hunger strike demanding Bar's dismissal

State employee withdraws from New Israel Fund event

The project manager for Arab society issues in the Ministry of Justice will not participate in the conference.

State employee withdraws from New Israel Fund event

Anti-war campaign removed from buses and billboards

A campaign by a far-left-wing organization calling for the end of the war on buses and billboards was removed following a complaint by the Betsalmo organization.

Anti-war campaign removed from buses and billboards

Integrity of the Land:

Baruch Marzel bids farewell to Rabbi Mazuz, 'He fought for the integrity of the land'

'He was a giant in Torah, a man of truth, and a fighter for the integrity of the land,' Baruch Marzel bids farewell to Rabbi Meir Mazuz in an interview with Arutz Sheva.

Baruch Marzel bids farewell to Rabbi Mazuz, 'He fought for the integrity of the land'

Breaking:

IDF to demolish homes of terrorists who injure Israelis

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepts recommendation by National Security Council to demolish homes of terrorists who 'only' injured Israelis, and not limit demolitions to murders.

IDF to demolish homes of terrorists who injure Israelis

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

Finance Minister Smotrich explains to Arutz Sheva why he is boycotting any meetings with Ronen Bar.

Smotrich: 'Ronen Bar caused immense damage to Israel'

Mother of abducted soldier Matan Angrest: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive IDF soldier Matan Angrest, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called on the government to make a deal to free her son and all captive soldiers.

Mother of abducted soldier Matan Angrest: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Haredi MK:

Haredi MK: 'We have no ideological covenant with the religious parties'

MK Yakov Asher warns of incitement against haredim, clarifies boundaries of haredi parties' partnership with the Religious Zionist parties and the Likud.

Haredi MK: 'We have no ideological covenant with the religious parties'

During the war: Knesset Speaker visits Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana visits Muslim Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. 'Israel and Uzbekistan stand together as perfect example of the possible relationship between Judaism and Islam.'

During the war: Knesset Speaker visits Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Proposed bill:

Proposed bill: Additional benefits for reservists in agriculture

The proposed bill would grant additional benefits to reservists, including recognition of reserve duty as preferred employment, allocation of agricultural land in border communities, and the provision of grants and water quotas.

Proposed bill: Additional benefits for reservists in agriculture

Journalists' Organization calls to remain silent in investigation

Following the summons of journalists to testify in the Qatar Gate affair, the Journalists' Organization held a special Zoom meeting this morning in which they advised members not to confess to investigators.

Journalists' Organization calls to remain silent in investigation

'I'm a radical leftist?'

'I'm a radical leftist?' Protest march of bereaved families for enlistment

Hagai Luber and Leli Dery, the parents of fallen soldiers, responded to the claims that the protest march of the bereaved parents 'Marching for Conscription' that is taking place today.

'I'm a radical leftist?' Protest march of bereaved families for enlistment

Senior intelligence officer:

Senior intelligence officer: Military action led to hostage release deal

Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.

Senior intelligence officer: Military action led to hostage release deal

Hadash Party to screen Hamas-supporting film

After the BBC pulled the documentary 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone"' when it emerged that the narrator was the son of a Hamas leader, far-left Israeli political party plans to screen the film in Haifa.

Hadash Party to screen Hamas-supporting film

The price of terror

The price of terror: Palestinian Authority to pay Israel for attacks

Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee approves bill that will require the Palestinian Authority to compensate the State of Israel for payments made to terrorists.

The price of terror: Palestinian Authority to pay Israel for attacks

Outside Minister Dermer's home:

Prayers for the return of the hostages were held outside Minister Dermer's home

Hostage Families Forum held prayers outside Minister Dermer's home on the Jewish new month. Ben Zussman's father: 'We are praying for the return of the hostages and ask Minister Dermer to do his best to help.'

Prayers for the return of the hostages were held outside Minister Dermer's home

Knesset passes bill to change composition of key committee

Following a night-long session, Knesset passes bill to change composition of Judicial Selection Committee. 'Proud to demand justice.'

Knesset passes bill to change composition of key committee

Minister of Defense:

Min. of Defense: 'Former Chief of Staff Ya'alon prohibited from entering IDF bases'

Min. of Defense says he will prohibit former Chief of Staff Ya'alon from entering IDF bases,' following request submitted by bereaved father Itzik Bonzel and Im Tirtzu.

Min. of Defense: 'Former Chief of Staff Ya'alon prohibited from entering IDF bases'

Jerusalem's protests reach Knesset

MK Dan Illouz demands urgent Knesset meeting, says disruption to lives of Jerusalem's residents cannot continue.

Jerusalem's protests reach Knesset

Tibi quotes Halahkic teachings in response to kashrut uproar he caused

After causing an uproar by using kosher Knesset dishes for a non-kosher Ramadan meal. MK Ahmad Tibi quotes "Rabbis for Tibi," says "Kahanist" government is "not kosher."

Tibi quotes Halahkic teachings in response to kashrut uproar he caused

MK Tibi sets off halachic commotion in the Knesset

MK Ahmad Tibi (Ta'al) published a photo of him and other MKs eating outside food on Knesset dishes. Knesset Rabbi's office: The issue is under review.

MK Tibi sets off halachic commotion in the Knesset

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from receiving a Knesset entry permit?

Bentzi Gopstein, who serves as an advisor to Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, does not have a permanent entry permit to the Knesset, in contrast to other advisors. Otzma Yehudit blames the Shin Bet.

Is the ISA preventing Bentzi Gopstein from receiving a Knesset entry permit?

Hostage's uncle:

Hostage's uncle, Shimon Or: 'You are fighting for Ronen Bar instead of for the hostages'

Shimon Or harshly criticizes conduct of Shin Bet chief, claiming that manner of negotiations with Hamas led to abandonment of hostages.

Hostage's uncle, Shimon Or: 'You are fighting for Ronen Bar instead of for the hostages'

Protesters:

Protesters: 'Bibi and Ben-Gvir's personal war'

Demonstrations against the government today saw unusually harsh rhetoric and threats of civil disobedience.

Protesters: 'Bibi and Ben-Gvir's personal war'

In memory of Rabbi Avi Goldberg

In memory of Rabbi Avi Goldberg | Fallen hero's family's emotional Purim costume

The family of Captain (Res.) Rabbi Avi Goldberg dressed up this year as an 'IDF draft order,' as a tribute to their father who fell in battle in Lebanon.

In memory of Rabbi Avi Goldberg | Fallen hero's family's emotional Purim costume

'Palestine will live forever'

'Palestine will live forever': Anti-Israel activists disrupt Aliyah fair, Jews respond

Anti-Israel activists, holding PLO flags, protest outside Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah fair taking place in New Jersey. Group of Jewish people holds counter-protest: “Never again is now."

'Palestine will live forever': Anti-Israel activists disrupt Aliyah fair, Jews respond

Minister Zohar:

Min. Zohar to cultural institutions: Don't give platform to film that serves our enemies

Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar appeals to cultural institutions and asks them not to provide an Israeli platform for the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land”.

Min. Zohar to cultural institutions: Don't give platform to film that serves our enemies

Justice Minister:

Justice Minister: 'We don't support the cannabis law, only the freedom to vote'

The cabinet committee approved a free vote on the bill to regulate the use of cannabis, without party lines.

Justice Minister: 'We don't support the cannabis law, only the freedom to vote'

Yesh Atid MK:

Yesh Atid MK: 'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) denounced a new shopping center for planning to remain open seven days a week.

Yesh Atid MK: 'Open on Shabbat? I won't set foot there'

Ministerial Committee to discuss bill to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope

Ministerial Committee for Legislation to discuss bill proposed by MK Dan Illouz to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope: "Sovereignty is not a slogan, but a historical, legal, and moral obligation."

Ministerial Committee to discuss bill to apply sovereignty over the Jerusalem envelope

Hostage's brother:

Hostage's brother: 'Bar is alive, we pray and are doing all we can to bring him home'

Dvir, brother of hostage Bar Kupershtein, speaks with Arutz Sheva: 'I'm happy that many hostages have come home. It gives us hope that Bar will come back.'

Hostage's brother: 'Bar is alive, we pray and are doing all we can to bring him home'

Who is delaying the ouster of Ayman Odeh?

Arutz Sheva-Israel National News has learned that MK Benny Gantz and members of the National Unity party, with the exception of MK Matan Kahana, are refusing to sign the initiative to oust MK Ayman Odeh.

Who is delaying the ouster of Ayman Odeh?

Smotrich promises:

Smotrich promises: 'This year we will demolish more than the PA builds'

Minister Smotrich, who oversees the Civil Administration, sets a target for 2025: For the first time since Oslo, there will be more demolishing of illegal Arab construction in Judea and Samaria than the start of new construction.

Smotrich promises: 'This year we will demolish more than the PA builds'

Terrorist petitions return of home to Jewish ownership

Accompanied by MK Ofer Cassif, Saleh Diab, a resident of the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood and a terrorist who was convicted and imprisoned for attacking Jews, has filed a petition against the intention to return his house in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood to Jewish ownership.

Terrorist petitions return of home to Jewish ownership

18 years for teenage terrorist who murdered Sgt. Asil Sawaed

Terrorist who stabbed a Border Police officer to death on a bus in Shuafat 2years ago when he was 13 given 18-year prison sentence.

18 years for teenage terrorist who murdered Sgt. Asil Sawaed

Protester with red gloves expelled from Knesset committee

An individual with red gloves was removed from a committee meeting during speeches by families of the hostages.

Protester with red gloves expelled from Knesset committee

Hostage's son to Arutz Sheva:

Hostage's son to Arutz Sheva: 'Despite everything, more hostages will return on Saturday'

Yizhar Lifshitz, whose father, Oded, is being held by terrorists in Gaza, says he believes that despite Hamas's threats, the hostage deal will continue as planned.

Hostage's son to Arutz Sheva: 'Despite everything, more hostages will return on Saturday'

Here's how much the Israel Bar Association spent on opposing judicial reform

The Israel Bar Association has revealed that it spent around one million NIS in its battle against Justice Minister Yariv Levin and the proposed judicial reform. This is the breakdown.

Here's how much the Israel Bar Association spent on opposing judicial reform