Israel National News

Idan Amedi to leave 'Fauda'

Actor and singer Idan Amedi will not return to his role in the hit show 'Fauda' as he is recovering from his wounds sustained in battle in Gaza.

Hasidic newspaper criticizes draft law progress

The Hasidic newspaper Hamodia published a scathing editorial urging haredi parties to demand the passage of the draft law before approving the state budget.

IDF:

IDF: Shlomo Mansour, 86, was murdered on 10.7, Hamas holding his body

The family of Shlomo Mansour was notified that he was murdered in Hamas captivity on October 7th, 2023. 'He was a father, grandfather, a true friend, and Kissufim's beating heart.'

Georgetown University cancels event with terrorist guest

Georgetown University canceled an event featuring Ribhi Karajah, convicted in an attack resulting in Rina Shnerb's murder.

Military conscription?

Military conscription? Foreign Ministry issues warning to Israeli-Russians

The Israeli Foreign Ministry warned Israeli-Russian dual citizens that they must enter and exit Russia with a valid Russian passport and they are subject to all local laws while there, including mandatory conscription.

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi to make last official visit to USA

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi is set to visit the US next week for an official trip as his term ends, amid tensions over a hostage deal and Hamas threats.

Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman: 'We have received a sign of life'

The family of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman sent a message to their kibbutz: 'We know whose hands they are in and how much their lives are at risk.'

Google updates maps with Gulf of America lable

Following Trump's proclamation of February 9th, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, Google has begun labeling maps with Gulf of America alongside Gulf of Mexico.

Report:

Report: How USAID funded Palestinian Arab terrorism

US officials say they clashed with USAID over funding of terror-linked organizations and that the agency actively fought for anti-Israel policies, even after October 7th.

Due to security concerns

UN suspends aid efforts in Houthi stronghold in Yemen over security concerns

United Nations announces it has halted its humanitarian operations in Yemen’s Houthi rebel stronghold, following the detention of eight additional UN staff members.

New York:

New York: Man charged with hate crime after attacking Jews in Crown Heights

47-year-old man charged with a hate crime after attacking Jewish men with cutting shears in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood on Shabbat.

'Pure evil'

Rubio condemns Hamas as 'pure evil,' calls for its eradication

US Secretary of State calls for the eradication of Hamas, says there will not be peace in the Middle East if Hamas continues to rule Gaza: I don’t know how you’re going to have peace if you’re turning over territory to a group whose stated purpose is the destruction of the Jewish state.

‘No thank you’

‘No thank you’: Altman rejects Musk’s $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI

Elon Musk leading a group of investors seeking to acquire OpenAI for $97.4 billion. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rejects the deal, but suggests that he buy Twitter from Musk.

Bribery charges against NYC Mayor Adams to be dismissed

US Justice Department directs federal prosecutors to dismiss the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Niece of hostage:

Niece of hostage: If hostages aren't returned, stop the aid to Gaza

‎Yael Savariego, niece of hostage Lior Rudaeff whose body is being held in Gaza, demands that aid to Hamas be stopped following the terrorist group’s announcement that it would be suspending the implementation of the hostage deal.

Freed hostage's cousin confronts Minister Smotrich

Eyal Calderon, cousin of Ofer Calderon who was freed from Hamas captivity, interrupts Smotrich's remarks during a meeting of the Religious Zionist Party, before being removed by security.

Netanyahu reveals:

Netanyahu reveals: There was pessimism, I worked to release the hostages

Netanyahu, in speech in the Knesset, responds to opposition's no-confidence motion: You asked about the day after the war? Trump responded.

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'We cannot fall into Hamas's trap'

President Isaac Herzog attended a ceremony today to dedicate 18 Torah scrolls in memory of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron war and warned against national panic regarding the future of the hostage deal.

Haredim face steep costs on their way to pilot licenses

A haredi pilot trying to qualify for a commercial aircraft license could have to pay up to 700,000 shekels before making a single certified flight.

War widows support Smotrich

A group of war widows wrote to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'We support you and your struggle for the same path that called to our husbands.'

Ben-Gvir proposes law to block aid to Gaza

Itamar Ben-Gvir is pushing for Israel to legally forbid transferring humanitarian supplies to Gaza in response to Hamas suspending the hostage deal.

Hostage Deal:

Hostage Deal: Israel responds to Hamas ultimatum

Israeli officials have responded to Hamas's decision on Monday to suspend the hostage deal until further notice.

Wall of Iron:

Wall of Iron: Dozens of terrorists killed, hundreds arrested

Israeli forces are expanding counter-terrorism operations throughout Judea and Samaria.

Haredi students warned to check for warrants before travel

Following the arrest of a yeshiva student at Ben-Gurion Airport last week, the Council of Yeshivas has issued new and stringent guidelines regarding the travel of yeshiva students abroad.

Freed Hostage:

Freed Hostage: 'Things got worse after the first deal, I was seriously starved'

Ofer Calderon shared his ordeal in captivity and reiterated the call to ensure the return of all the hostages.

351 Days Later:

351 Days Later: Knesset committee criticizes failed search for missing girl

The Immigration Committee held a special meeting today to review the ongoing search for Hymanut Kassou, a girl who vanished from Tzfat.

Smotrich:

Smotrich: 'Cabinet must immediately implement Trump's plan'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for israel to immediately adopt Trump's plan to relocate Gazans, and added that the Palestinian Authority in Judea and Samaria should be sent away as well.

IDF expands rules of engagement

The new rules will allow soldiers to shoot to kill in more situations, including to prevent vehicles escaping and the planting of IEDs.

Baba Sali's pants up for auction

Rare items, including pants and a bill which belonged to the late Baba Sali are up for auction by Winner's.

Yarden Bibas released from hospital

A week and a half after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas is released home from the hospital. 'Path to healing will not be complete until Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir return.'

Chief Rabbinate:

Chief Rabbinate: Kosher for Passover pizza must have a 'mountain of cheese'

Chief Rabbinate demands that kosher-for-Passover pizzas differ obviously from regular pizzas.

Psychological terror:

Psychological terror: Father of released hostage shares chilling message with Knesset

Father of released hostage Arbel Yehud shares emotional account of psychological tactics used by Hamas: 'I didn’t believe hostages had become a political debate, until I returned to Israel.'

Louis Har recalls the moments of his heroic rescue one year ago

Louis Har, rescued from Hamas captivity one year ago, tells Kan Reshet Bet that in those moments, 'I became one of the soldiers.'

Watch:

Watch: Unusual quantity of weapons found in Western Galilee

Police officers locate around 9,000 rifle bullets hidden and likely prepared for shooting attacks.

Hostage's girlfriend:

Hostage's girlfriend: 'You don't know I'm alive'

Ziv Abud, girlfriend of hostage Eliya Cohen, posted on social media, after hearing released hostages' testimonies: 'You don't know I'm alive.'

Arab affairs analyst:

Arab affairs analyst says, 'We forfeited everything in Phase A, immense damage'

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli believes that if Israel does not return to fighting or implement Trump's plan, scenes of Gazans on the border fences will become permanent.

Two weeks before the massacre:

Two weeks before the massacre, terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

Eyal Eshel, father of IDF lookout Roni Eshel, who fell in the October 7 massacre, says the terrorists knew the birthday of one of the IDF lookouts at the Nahal Oz military base.

Watch:

Warriors in white: In extreme cold, IDF soldiers protecting Israel on peak of Mount Hermon

At an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, in extreme weather conditions and snow sometimes reaching meters high, IDF soldiers guard Israel's border on Mount Hermon.

Jerusalem neighborhood fights construction of proposed towers

Residents of the Jerusalem neighborhood of Har Nof are fighting to block plans to construct three 16-story towers on the edge of the forest, risking harm to nature and danger to the neighborhood's children.

Jury to hear case against Salman Rushdie's accused stabber

Prosecutors to present their case against Hadi Matar, accused of attacking author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar also faces a separate charge of supporting Hezbollah.