Israel National News

Indictment filed against terrorist who tried to stab soldier

State Prosecutor's office files indictment against terrorist who attempted to stab IDF soldier in Jerusalem.

Netzach Yehuda soldier fighting for his life because of antibiotic-resistant infection

Yisrael Lonberg (19), a soldier from the Netzach Yehuda Battalion, was hit by an RPG in Beit Hanoun while attacking terrorists who killed his friend.

Staff at two daycare centers investigated for abuse

Arrest of Modi'in daycare staff extended, police interrogate staff at Or Yehuda daycare center.

Indictment filed against terrorist who murdered elderly woman in Herzliya

Indictment under aggravating circumstances filed against terrorist who murdered Ludmila Lipovsky in Herzliya while shouting 'Allahu Akbar.'

Father of fallen soldier:

Father of fallen soldier: 'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Father of fallen soldier Sergeant Eliav Astuker spoke about his son, who always put his friends and nation first. 'He just wanted to defend his country and did it modestly.'

Arkia announces direct flight route between Israel and New York

Arkia announces new flight route between Tel Aviv and New York, with three weekly flights in each direction.

Terror victim's father:

Terror victim's father: Releasing terrorists means they'll murder more Jews

Father of Shuli Har-Melekh, killed in a terror attack over 20 years ago, warns against releasing terrorists in ceasefire deal with Hamas. 'You need to understand the price.'

Smotrich against hostage deal:

'A catastrophe for Israel's national security,' Smotrich criticizes the hostage deal

'We will not support a surrender deal that includes the release of arch-terrorists, stops the war, and undermines our achievements,' Finance Minister and security cabinet member Bezalel Smotrich says on the emerging hostage deal.

Moving:

Moving: Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

The family of Yossi Hershkowitz, a school principal who fell in battle in Gaza, sings Yossi's last song in New York together with renowned singer Yonatan Razel. Watch.

State Attorney's Office:

'Death sentence to all 10/7 terrorists,' says senior official in State Attorney's office

'The longer we delay the process, the more it works against us,' says Attorney Moran Gez, a member of the team responsible for filing indictments against Nukhba terrorists.

Liberman to Netanyahu:

Liberman to Netanyahu: 'Stop making excuses, evacuate Khan al-Ahmar'

Yisrael Beytenu Chairman, MK Avigdor Liberman, responds to Arutz Sheva report on expansion of the illegal Bedouin outpost: 'Stop being scared to deal with this.'

Report:

Report: Details of ceasefire deal finalized, Israel awaiting Hamas' response

Hamas to release 34 'humanitarian' hostages, Gaza to receive increased humanitarian assistance; reports do not mention key issues for Israel's security. Israel denies report.

'I didn't know'

Justice Amit appears in legal case under a different name

Justice Yitzhak Amit, candidate for Supreme Court Chief Justice, appeared in a personal lawsuit under a different name and did not report the case to the Supreme Court. Judicial authority: 'Insane claim.'

In first since attack on Yemen:

In first since attack on Yemen: Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

IAF intercepts UAV launched by Houthis, three days after massive attack on terror targets in Yemen.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

Jordan and French-led investors agree to launch water desalination plant

The project follows Jordan’s withdrawal from an initiative with Israel aimed at connecting the Dead Sea and the Red Sea via pipelines.

Ryanair starts selling tickets for flights to and from Tel Aviv

The low-cost carrier intends to resume its route to Israel by late March.

Jamie Lee Curtis:

Jamie Lee Curtis: The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

'Free Gaza'

'Free Gaza': Anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on Bologna synagogue

Protesters spray-paint pro-Palestinian Arab messages on a synagogue in Bologna, Italy, during anti-government demonstrations sparked by death of a 19-year-old Egyptian-Italian man.

MK Idan Roll:

MK Idan Roll: Current politicians have turned the Knesset into a closed club

MK Idan Roll, who resigned from Yesh Atid and formed his own faction, launches his new book, says the rules in Israeli politics should change so that deserving and good people can join the Knesset.

IDF strikes Hezbollah targets across Lebanon

IDF stresses that the strikes were ordered after the threat posed by the targets was presented to the monitoring mechanism of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon, but was not addressed.

Woman injured in rock attack in Samaria

Security forces are searching for the terrorists who threw rocks a civilian vehicles near Hares in Samaria, injuring a 27-year-old woman and damaging several vehicles.

Intelligence Commander:

Intelligence Commander to security officers: 'A repeat of 10/7 massacre is still possible'

Intelligence commander of the Gaza Division spoke to security officers in the border area and said that even though chances are small a terrorist infiltration as on 10/7 is possible.

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father: 'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

Hostages' families and bereaved families, gathered for a press conference following talk of a deal and the upcoming inauguration of the Trump administration, under the banner, 'Time for Victory.'

80% of Israeli public:

80% of Israeli public believes Chief of Staff must not be in charge of war investigations

A survey conducted for the Forum of Commanders and Reservists finds that 61% of the public believes Chief of Staff should adopt a more aggressive approach.

NYC:

Hundreds gather in New York City to mourn loss of Israeli hostages

Central Park Rally mourns the loss of Youssef and Hamza al-Ziyadne, as Israeli negotiators head to Qatar.

With eight days left in office:

With eight days left in office: Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

President Biden discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and the weakening of Iran’s power in the region.

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

The IDF released recordings of the radio communications as well as footage from the aerial refueling operation during the strike.

Jake Sullivan:

Jake Sullivan: 'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voiced cautious optimism about a deal for the return of the hostages: 'Can we get it done before the 20th? It is possible, but I certainly can't make any predictions.'

Two months later:

Two months later: Tamar Edry succumbs to wounds from missile strike on her home

Two months after she was severely wounded when a Hezbollah missile hit her apartment building in Nahariya, Tamar Edry succumbed to her wounds.

'My brothers'

209 days in reserve duty lead to breakout single: 'My brothers'

Israeli singer-songwriter Noam Buskila has released his first original single 'This plea resonates today in our desire to see our hostage brothers and sisters return home, to find the good that unites the parts of our people, and to remember our fallen soldiers.'

Elderly Jewish woman in Damascus passes away

Hadaya Shatakh, one of the last members of the ancient Jewish community in Damascus, passes away at 92, leaving no children.

Minister Katz:

Minister Katz: 'We won't let Judea and Samaria become Gaza or southern Lebanon'

Minister of Defense Israel Katz visited Judea and Samaria and met with commanders and soldiers in the region.

New 'National Majority' faction

MK Idan Roll resigns from Yesh Atid, establishes 'National Majority' faction

MK Roll informs Opposition Leader Yair Lapid of his resignation from Yesh Atid, calls for a "constructive opposition" that will bring about "political renewal."

1.5 years after court ruling:

Khan al-Ahmar continues to expand, 1.5 years after court ruling

Regavim documents new construction in illegal outpost the Supreme Court has repeatedly ordered to be demolished.

Soldier's family confront Finance Minister at condolence visit

The Perl family expressed frustration to Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich during a condolence visit for their son Matityahu Perel.

IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles.

Report:

Report: Israel may release 3,000 terrorists in hostage deal

Kadoura Fares, the head of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, says that in the 1st phase of the deal, Israel will free 1,000 terrorists, including 200 serving life sentences, for 25 hostages. Terrorists serving the harshest sentences to be deported.

Orit Strock:

Orit Strock: 'Hostage deal rewards terror and is a victory for Hamas'

Minister Orit Struck denounced the reports of an emerging deal to release terrorists for hostages.

In Depth:

In Depth: Israel's Minutemen

These small squads of off-duty reservists were catapulted to fame after fighting Hamas's invasion - but Israel's town emergency squads were fighting terror for many decades before the war.