Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
A father was airlifted and his children guided out from a closed Golan Heights trail after ignoring extreme heat warnings; all received fines for violating safety rules.
Shas party denies Aryeh Deri called for draft evasion, calling it 'false libel,' says remarks were aimed at encouraging Torah students.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel slammed the decision by the Australian government to recognize Palestinian statehood, saying it rewards Hamas for October 7th.
Finance Ministry refuses to provide full compensation for Israelis stranded abroad during war with Iran; Transportation Ministry slams decision.
President warns Australian plan to recognize Palestinian state would endanger peace, aid terror, and fail to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Graffiti reading 'There is a holocaust in Gaza' was sprayed on the Western Wall. Police arrest suspect.
Despite rift, Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit holding discussions on appointment of judges to the Magistrate and District Courts.
IDF eliminates Hamas sniper who injured IDF soldier; artillery swoops in to eliminate terrorists, aiding ground troops.
Dozens of representatives from haredi yeshivas and communities gather in Jerusalem to found help center for arrested yeshiva students.
Malka Leifer, former school principal convicted of raping her students, documented harassing younger inmate.
226th Brigade troops, under the command of the 210th Division and in cooperation with field investigators from Unit 504, apprehend a weapons dealer operating in the Taranjah area of southern Syria.
CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla visits Israel as he concludes his role; IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises key contributions to Israel’s security.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich accused PM Netanyahu of caving to pressure over Gaza, warning the cabinet’s decision risks halting the war and abandoning hostages.
Rabbi Dov Lando tells visiting Jewish delegation his vision for American Jews' role in battle against haredi conscription, promising 'big role' and clear instructions later on. 'It will be in stages.'
Israeli Defense Ministry signs $260M contract with Elbit Systems for advanced aerial munitions systems.
Defense Minister Israel Katz signs off on committee to review future of IDF's radio station Galei Tzahal; committee to submit its recommendations within 50 days.
Forecasters predict heavy heat, light rainfall, with temperatures continuing to rise through midweek.
Republican NYC mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa warns that President Trump's involvement in the NYC mayoral race could help Zohran Mamdani.
Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes the UK government for considering Palestinian state recognition while hostages remain in Hamas captivity, warns it would be a "blow" to their lives.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the media about the continuation of the fighting and the Cabinet’s decision to take control of Gaza.
UN Assistant Secretary-General warns against Israel’s plan to take over Gaza City: If these plans are implemented, they will likely trigger another calamity in Gaza.
IDF eliminates Anas Al-Sharif, a Hamas terrorist leader masquerading as an Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza. Intelligence documents confirmed his role in rocket attacks against Israel.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, urges that the goal of military operations must be to defeat Hamas, not to push for negotiations.
Hi-tech companies to allow employees to join strike showing 'solidarity' with hostages' families, hope to bring Histadrut into group of strikers.
Two leaders discussed Israel's plans to seize the remaining Hamas strongholds in Gaza to end the war through the release of hostages and the defeat of Hamas.
Bennett blasted Shas leader Aryeh Deri for urging haredi students not to enlist during wartime, warning the remarks undermine IDF morale and unity.
Three-year-old girl hospitalized in serious condition following acetaminophen overdose, may require urgent liver transplant.
MK Idan Roll, former Deputy Foreign Minister, announces decision to quit politics, says he won't run in the next elections.
New poll shows clear majority on Israeli Right in favor of continuing war until Hamas is defeated and hostages returned - even if it means giving up temporary deals.
IDF completes surprise drill to assess readiness of its forces and headquarters, testing responses to multi-theater scenarios, including lessons from the October 7th events.
Justice Khaled Kabub gives state until Aug. 24 to explain how and to whom it must account for its decisions on ending fighting and securing hostage releases.
Hundreds of reserve soldiers and senior officers demand clear goals for war, including conquest and resettlement of Gaza. 'Just let us win.'
In English-language press conference, PM vows to finish Hamas’s defeat, rejects starvation claims, outlines post-war Gaza plan, and says Israel will win 'with or without the support of others.'
Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Baku says Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement promotes peace, connection, and unity, giving the region strength to stand against Iran’s influence; Tehran and Moscow express fierce opposition to the historic accord.
MK Simcha Rothman criticizes government's approach to hostage crisis, says if Hamas isn't defeated, hostages are at risk, stressing Hamas must view hostages as a burden, not an asset.
MK Meir Porush accuses Attorney General of inspiring tensions between Israel's haredi and general populations.
Route 38 closed to traffic as firefighting teams continue battling blaze between Beit Shemesh and nearby industrial zone.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch visits yeshiva students in Military Prison, accompanied by leading Shas party rabbis.
A mother filed a police complaint after claiming that a clown tied her son to a chair and applied glue to his mouth during an activity at the daycare last week. "The tears haven’t stopped. The supervisor said it was a failed joke and a mistake, as if they had broken some object."
Shin Bet and Jerusalem police arrest father, son, and accomplice from eastern Jerusalem accused of planning attacks against security forces, civilians and IAF pilot.
