Israel National News

Israel National News

The Israel National News - Arutz Sheva website

Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers

News by Israel National News

Two children killed in separate road accidents in southern Israel

Two children were killed within an hour on Friday in road accidents, bringing the number of child fatalities in traffic incidents this year to 30. Safety advocates warn of rising accident rates during summer months.

Two children killed in separate road accidents in southern Israel

83-year-old Israeli tourist falls to death at Greek hotel

The woman fell from the fifth-floor balcony of a local hotel in Loutraki while her partner was with her.

83-year-old Israeli tourist falls to death at Greek hotel

IDF/Shin Bet eliminate key PIJ operative responsible for funding terror

The IDF and ISA eliminated a key Islamic Jihad terrorist, who managed transferring funds to terrorist organizations in Judea and Samaria

IDF/Shin Bet eliminate key PIJ operative responsible for funding terror

Bereaved brother:

Bereaved brother: Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives

Bereaved brother Menachem Kalmanson says Israel must impose a total siege on Gaza, accuses the government of endangering soldiers' lives by effectively aiding Hamas.

Bereaved brother: Stop the aid to Gaza and end the disregard for Israeli lives

Moishy Needs Life-saving Heart Surgery $20k Is Left to Reach the Treatment He Needs!

Mother Fights Alone as Husband Falls Ill - Baby Sheina Yafa's Life Hangs in Balance

Moishy Needs Life-saving Heart Surgery $20k Is Left to Reach the Treatment He Needs!

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with Pope Leo XIV following the Gaza church incident, expressing sorrow as the Pope urged renewed peace talks and protection of holy sites.

Netanyahu calls Pope following damage to Gaza church

Blatant contempt for law

Regavim files petition to demolish illegal Palestinian structure in Gush Etzion

Regavim petitions Jerusalem District Court to demolish massive illegal Palestinian building in Area C near Beitar Illit, warning of a broader strategy to create facts on the ground.

Regavim files petition to demolish illegal Palestinian structure in Gush Etzion

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

Individuals who cover their faces in Judea and Samaria now face prison time under a new IDF order aimed at curbing nationalist crimes and masked attacks.

IDF commander bans face coverings in Judea and Samaria

Murder of mother and newborn

Three Hamas terrorists to be charged with murder of mother and newborn

Military prosecution to indict three Hamas terrorists for murder of Tze'ela Gez and her baby son, Ravid Chaim.

Three Hamas terrorists to be charged with murder of mother and newborn

Israel allows limited entry of Syrian forces in Druze region

In response to the fighting between Bedouin and Druze forces in southern Syria, Israel has approved the entry of a Syrian regime force for temporary action to separate the 2 forces.

Israel allows limited entry of Syrian forces in Druze region

Haredi Yeshiva Head:

Haredi Yeshiva Head: MK Gafni must apologize to the religious Zionist community

Head of Barkai Haredi Hesder Yeshiva criticizes MK Gafni following his remarks against the religious Zionist public: 'You should be ashamed. Seek forgiveness from this sacred community.'

Haredi Yeshiva Head: MK Gafni must apologize to the religious Zionist community

Disturbing figures:

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025 raises alarm amid ongoing silence from military

IDF veterans call for urgent reforms as newly revealed data shows a sharp rise in suicides among IDF soldiers in 2025, double the figures from previous years.

Spike in IDF soldier suicides in 2025 raises alarm amid ongoing silence from military

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Barhoum Shahin, the Head of the Western Gaza District in the General Security Apparatus, and the terrorist Asham Tzartzur, the Head of Hamas' Government Emergency Committee in eastern Gaza, eliminated.

3 senior Hamas security officials eliminated in Gaza

Hero soldier drowns during Greece vacation

Erez Halfon, a reservist and resident of Tel Aviv, drowned in a diving accident while on vacation in Greece. Halfon, a soldier in the elite unit Sayeret Egoz, participated in Operation Protective Edge and rescued civilians on October 7.

Hero soldier drowns during Greece vacation

Three police officers injured in explosion in Jaljulia

Three police officers and a police dog were injured during a search operation in Jaljulia after a powerful explosion occurred at the scene. Five suspects involved in the incident have been arrested.

Three police officers injured in explosion in Jaljulia

House Judiciary Committee

House Judiciary Committee: Biden Admin. funded anti-Netanyahu groups

Congressional committee releases report accusing Biden Admin. of "misusing taxpayer dollars" to fund anti-Netanyahu organizations and even terror-linked NGOs in Israel.

House Judiciary Committee: Biden Admin. funded anti-Netanyahu groups

Saving 5 lives

Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system, saving 5 lives

A commander in a combat engineering unit saved the lives of his soldiers after insisting on not operating an armored vehicle with a malfunctioning 'Iron Fist' interception system.

Commander refused to use vehicle with malfunctioning system, saving 5 lives

Bereaved mother:

Bereaved mother: Moishy's legacy is - don't give up, look at what unites us

Miriam Noll remembers her son, Staff Sergeant Moshe Shmuel Noll, as a joyful soul who overcame learning disabilities and chose to serve with pride, unity, and unwavering dedication.

Bereaved mother: Moishy's legacy is - don't give up, look at what unites us

Leading rabbis warn against partial hostage deal

Senior rabbis from the Religious Zionist movement have issued a strong public statement opposing a partial hostage deal as posing a danger to the hostages who are not released in the deal.

Leading rabbis warn against partial hostage deal

Embedded in Gaza:

Embedded in Gaza: Israeli soldiers hold the line near Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya

On Day 650 of the war, ILTV’s Shosh Bedrosian embeds with Israeli forces in Hamas strongholds for an exclusive on-the-ground report.

Embedded in Gaza: Israeli soldiers hold the line near Beit Hanoun and Beit Lahiya

US intel confirms:

US intel confirms Iranian President injured in Israeli attack

US intelligence sources confirm to CBS News that Iranian President Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli strike last month, corroborating Iranian state media reports.

US intel confirms Iranian President injured in Israeli attack

Over antisemitic comments

UK lawmaker re-suspended by Labour over antisemitic comments

Diane Abbott, the UK's longest-serving Black female MP, re-suspended by the Labour Party following her reaffirmation of controversial remarks on racism.

UK lawmaker re-suspended by Labour over antisemitic comments

Freed hostage's account:

Freed hostage's harrowing account: No human should live like that

In an interview with CNN, released hostage Or Levy recounts 491 days of brutal captivity, the agony of losing his wife, and the power of focusing on his son for survival.

Freed hostage's harrowing account: No human should live like that

'Administrative tasks'

'Administrative tasks': Interior Minister Arbel retracts resignation

Political sources claim the retraction is aimed at advancing the appointment of Israel Uzan as Director-General of the Interior Ministry.

'Administrative tasks': Interior Minister Arbel retracts resignation

After comprehensive testing

Trump’s health declared ‘excellent’ after comprehensive medical testing

President Trump is in excellent health, according to his physician. A recent check-up found mild leg swelling caused by a benign circulatory condition. No signs of serious illness were detected.

Trump’s health declared ‘excellent’ after comprehensive medical testing

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar urges the UN Security Council to act against Syria's brutal persecution of Druze civilians in Sweida, calling for accountability and warning that silence enables further atrocities against minorities across Syria.

Sa’ar urges UN to confront Syrian regime’s attacks on minorities

Boehler:

Boehler: Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough

Adam Boehler, President Trump's Envoy for Hostage Response, expresses optimism at the Aspen Security Forum regarding a Gaza hostage deal, stating it's "closer than it's been."

Boehler: Hamas's hard-headedness blocks Gaza breakthrough

Edan Alexander returns to site where Trump prayed for his release

About a year after the US President and his parents prayed together at the Rebbe’s Ohel, former hostage Edan Alexander returns to the site.

Edan Alexander returns to site where Trump prayed for his release

Attorney General fails to appear at hearing, ministers recommend dismissal

Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara skips scheduled hearing, decision regarding dismissal to be made next week.

Attorney General fails to appear at hearing, ministers recommend dismissal

Netanyahu mourns victims of Gaza church attack, IDF investigates

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses deep regret over missile hitting Gaza's Holy Family Church, leading to casualties, stressing Israel’s commitment to protecting civilians and holy sites.

Netanyahu mourns victims of Gaza church attack, IDF investigates

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Netanyahu, Edelstein over IDF draft

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef calls Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a 'liar,' says MK Yuli Edelstein is 'the son of a priest.'

Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef slams Netanyahu, Edelstein over IDF draft

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'We don't trust al-Julani, we trust only G-d and the IDF'

Defense Minister Israel Katz meets with Senator Ted Cruz, emphasizing Israel's unwavering policy to defend Druze and ensure security in the Golan Heights. 'IDF's presence in southern Syria is guarantee for Israel's security.'

Defense Minister: 'We don't trust al-Julani, we trust only G-d and the IDF'

'War against Torah learners'

Gafni and Smotrich trade blows over haredi conscription

Gafni accuses religious Zionists of waging war on Torah learners; Smotrich fires back, urging him to witness their sacrifice and spirit.

Gafni and Smotrich trade blows over haredi conscription

Israelis who entered Syria return with an unusual 'souvenir'

Two Druze men from the north were arrested after returning from Syria while carrying a Kalashnikov rifle. The police are expected to request an extension of their detention.

Israelis who entered Syria return with an unusual 'souvenir'

Georgia foils $3M uranium sale, two arrested

Authorities in Georgia say a potentially catastrophic nuclear trafficking attempt was stopped in Batumi, where a Georgian and a Turkish national were caught with uranium worth $3 million.

Georgia foils $3M uranium sale, two arrested

Doron Steinbrecher:

Doron Steinbrecher: 'The terrorists shot the bed, bullet missed my head'

Survivor of captivity from Kfar Aza recalls her kidnapping on October 7 and how she was nearly killed while hiding under a bed.

Doron Steinbrecher: 'The terrorists shot the bed, bullet missed my head'

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

IDF and Shin Bet reveal that they eliminated Jabaliya Battalion Iyad Nasr, as well as two other terrorists who infiltrated Israel and participated in Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7th.

IDF eliminates Hamas commanders who participated in massacre

'No connection to Torah values'

'No connection to Torah values' | Rabbi Stav slams haredi politicians

Rabbi David Stav fiercely rejects MK Moshe Gafni’s attacks on Religious Zionists, affirming Torah mandates IDF service and condemning political power struggles.

'No connection to Torah values' | Rabbi Stav slams haredi politicians

Classified docs leak

Classified docs leak: Hostage families demand to be included in prosecution

The Hostage Families Headquarters is requesting to be a party in the legal proceedings against PM advisor Jonatan Urich in the Classified Documents" affair, where classified material was allegedly leaked to a German newspaper.

Classified docs leak: Hostage families demand to be included in prosecution

Footage from northern Gaza:

Footage from northern Gaza: IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground

IDF troops eliminate RPG cell, dismantle terror tunnel and weapons sites in northern Gaza as operations continue to protect Israeli civilians, says military.

Footage from northern Gaza: IDF destroys terror tunnel 18 meters underground