Israel National News

Minneapolis:

Two children murdered, 17 wounded in Minneapolis Catholic school shooting

Gunman opens fire during school Mass, killing two children and injuring 17 others in a targeted attack that left the community reeling and searching for answers.

Allergy risk:

Health Ministry announces recall of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream over allergen concerns

Ministry of Health announces that Ben & Jerry's "Cookie Dough" ice cream will be recalled from the markets, after an allergen that was not properly labeled was found in the product.

Report:

Report: Israel considered giving Mount Dov to Syria in talks on Golan

Kan News reported Israel considered transferring Mount Dov and Shebaa Farms to Syria in exchange for Damascus suspending Golan claims, though talks stalled after massacres in Suweida.

Incident on Arkia flight:

Passenger attacks stewardess, plane makes emergency landing in Cyprus

Arkia reports that a passenger who tried to enter the bathroom during takeoff violently attacked a flight attendant and was removed from the plane in Cyprus.

51 years later:

Elderly man who confessed to murdering his son, recants confession

Eilat Magistrate's Court extends detention of Asher Goldstein, 88, who recanted his confession that he murdered his son Sa'ar in 1974.

How Iran funded a terror attack on Jews in Australia

Investigators traced payments through intermediaries to expose how Iran funneled money to local criminals used in the synagogue attack.

Foreign Ministry:

Foreign Ministry discloses gross falsifications in report on hunger in Gaza

Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends a letter to IPC demanding the immediate withdrawal of the fake report, or Israel will request donor countries stop funding the IPC.

IDF, WFP leaders discuss humanitarian efforts for Gaza Strip

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir met WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain to review aid efforts in Gaza, stressing Israel’s commitment to prevent famine and block Hamas from seizing aid.

President Trump:

President Trump: Charge Soros under RICO for US unrest ties

In a strongly worded post, President Trump calls for RICO charges against George Soros and his son, citing their alleged ties to violent protests.

55 days hungry, sick, humiliated

Captivity survivor's chilling UN testimony

Ilana Gritzewsky, survivor of Hamas captivity and partner of hostage Matan Zangauker, told the UN Security Council of beatings, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels, urging action.

Jerusalem:

Con artist returns to Neve Yaakov, targets yeshiva students

A known con artist has resurfaced in Jerusalem’s Neve Yaakov neighborhood, deceiving yeshiva students with false distress stories and staged phone calls, residents warn he is dangerous, resorting to threats when confronted.

Bennett and Liberman meet to discuss war, government

Former PM Naftali Bennett met MK Avigdor Liberman to discuss the war, hostages, and Israel’s future leadership, as Liberman urged opposition leaders to unite on guiding principles.

Report: UN sanctions on Iran imminent as E3 acts

Britain, France, and Germany set to begin UN sanctions process this week, citing Iran’s failure to meet nuclear commitments; Tehran warns of harsh response.

Liberman offers Lapid to form 'new government'

MK Avigdor Liberman calls on opposition leader MK Yair Lapid, opposition leaders, to agree on basis for future government, alleging current government caused October 7 massacre.

'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF issues message to residents of Gaza City: 'Evacuation is inevitable'

IDF Arabic Spokesman Avichay Adraee said claims of no space for evacuees in southern Gaza are false, stressing new aid zones, water lines, and tent complexes are being prepared.

Boy suffers electric shock in amusement park

Boy (10) injured by electric shock on ride at amusement park in Kiryat Motzkin in northern Israel. Father demands site closure, operator says park meets safety standards.

50,000-shekel Lawsuit:

50,000-shekel Lawsuit: Arab bus driver sprayed haredi youth with pepper spray

A haredi youth from Modi'in Illit filed a NIS 50,000 lawsuit against an Arab bus driver, alleging the driver sprayed his face with pepper spray for racist motives.

Israeli, US Air forces deepen strategic cooperation

Israeli Air Force hosts American counterparts, discussing operational cooperation, training, and regional challenges, formulating joint work plan for 2026.

Family suing OpenAI for encouraging teen's suicide

Adam Raine allegedly shared details of his plans to take his own life with ChatGPT - which offered to 'validate and improve' his thoughts..

IDF eliminates terror cell on the outskirts of Gaza City

Givati Brigade troops eliminate terror cell, locate weapons storage facility.

Keith Siegel: Every day in captivity, I said 'Shema Yisrael'

Freed hostage Keith Siegel says captors attempted to force him to convert to Islam, says captivity strengthened his connection to Judaism.

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: 'The massacre wouldn't have happened if Trump was president'

Netanyahu said in an interview on Patrick Bet-David's podcast that the October 7th massacre would probably not have happened if Donald Trump had been in office.

Elderly Kabbalist passes away at 93

Renowned Kabbalist Rabbi Alter David Chaim Stern passes away at 93.

IDF shortens tank training to keep up with troop shortage

Due to a shortage of personnel, Armored Corps reservists will man a frontline sector using older Merkava tanks. The conversion course has been cut to just five days despite officer complaints.

Haredi MK warns of violence over haredi draft

The Beitar Illit city council held a special session in MK Porush's protest tent beneath the Justice Ministry to protest attempts to draft haredim by force.

Hostage's brother:

Hostage's brother: Deal not dependent on gov't, only Netanyahu can decide

Yaakov Bohbot, brother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, wonders aloud why Israel must press for agreement on its terms if Hamas has already agreed to a previous offer.

Netanyahu at Binyamin event:

Netanyahu at Binyamin event: 'We'll continue to hold fast to every part of our land'

PM Netanyahu and wife Sara attend Binyamin Region event ; PM pledges to strengthen Judea and Samaria, local leader Governor Israel Ganz calls it 'historic' step toward sovereignty.

Sirens in Jerusalem

Sirens in Jerusalem, missile from Yemen successfully intercepted

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem and the Dead Sea areas after the IDF identifies a missile that was launched from Yemen. Missile successfully intercepted.

Clock ticking:

Clock ticking: Iran refuses to yield as sanctions deadline nears

As Iran and E3 representatives meet ahead of deadline for reinstating sanctions, a source tells Axios the Iranians "haven't put tangible detailed deliverables on the table."

‘Nation trembles and aches’

‘The nation trembles and aches’: President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

President Isaac Herzog and captivity survivor Eliya Cohen urge all efforts to secure the hostages' release: "Take all possible steps to bring them home."

Hamas denies terrorists among dead in IDF hospital strike

Hamas denies any terrorists were among those killed in an IDF raid on a Gaza hospital, claims all the dead were civilians.

Report:

Report: Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus

Israeli drone strikes kill six Syrian soldiers near Damascus, according to Syrian state media. The alleged attack comes amid reports of a potential security agreement between Israel and Syria. Israel has not commented.

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump will chair Gaza 'day after' meeting at White House

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says President Trump will chair a major White House meeting on a "comprehensive" Gaza plan, states that Hamas must be excluded from future governance.

For the first time:

For the first time: Netanyahu recognizes Armenian Genocide

Speaking on the PBD Podcast, hosted by Patrick Bet-David, Netanyahu asked why he hasn't recognized the Armenian Genocide during World War I and replies: "I just did."

Goldknopf discloses:

Goldknopf discloses: 'The Gerrer Rebbi said - I don't believe the government'

MK Goldknopf revealed that the Gerrer Rebbe demanded to resign from the government despite the warning of the Iranian attack, saying 'they are crying wolf; I don't believe them anymore.'

Ex Mossad Chief:

Ex Mossad Chief: 'If you want real change, I need to be Prime Minister'

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen announced his intentions to run as Prime Minister. 'They used to tell me to stay away from politics... Today, to a large extent, there's no choice.'

Tel Aviv:

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv to call for deal with Hamas

Thousands gathered at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv for a 'national day of struggle,' urging the Israeli government to reach a deal with Hamas to secure the hostages’ release.

Netanyahu to the cabinet:

Netanyahu to the cabinet: 'I don't know why Trump said hostages have died'

During the Security Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed remarks by the US President that fewer than 20 hostages are alive.

Shocking:

Shocking: Book authored by Sinwar published in Russia with governmental approval

Book published by Rodina Publishing, which has previously published antisemitic books, calls former Hamas leader the 'Palestinian Che Guevara.'

UAE requires security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants

Amid rising threats from Iran and its proxies, UAE authorities ordered security escorts for kashrut supervisors at food plants, raising supervision costs and heightening Jewish security.