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

10/7 inquiries:

10/7 inquiries: Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

The investigation into the intelligence gathering operations on the Gaza border on the eve of the massacre found that the Gaza Division did not interpret unusual movements on the border to be preparations for the attack.

10/7 inquiries: Commanders misunderstood reports of suspicious movement

Bereaved husband and father:

Bereaved husband and father: 'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Avida Bachar, whose wife and son were murdered on Oct. 7, says that 'if it had happened in Gush Etzion, I would have said, 'Why are they living there?''

Bereaved husband and father: 'Lucky' massacre was in Be'eri and not Gush Etzion

Report:

Report: Iranian-backed militias in Iraq halt attacks on Israel

A leader of one of the armed militias confirmed that they have reached an agreement with the Iraqi Prime Minister to stop attacking Israel and to remain quiet on the developments in Syria.

Report: Iranian-backed militias in Iraq halt attacks on Israel

Israel's message to Syria's new leader

Israel made clear to Ahmad al-Sharaa that as long as no trustworthy force comes to replace the IDF, it will take steps to ensure its own security.

Israel's message to Syria's new leader

Hostage's mother: My son began observing Shabbat in captivity

Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Omer who was kidnapped in Gaza, describes how she heard from other hostages about her son's strengthening faith.

Hostage's mother: My son began observing Shabbat in captivity

Mossad agents reveal:

Mossad agents reveal: This is how Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers exploded

Two retired Mossad agents reveal to CBS' "60 Minutes" details of the September operation in which thousands of walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah terrorists exploded: "This was the tipping point of the war."

Mossad agents reveal: This is how Hezbollah walkie-talkies and pagers exploded

Report:

Report: Trump team eyes immediate WHO withdrawal

Experts say members of Trump’s team have expressed their intention to announce the withdrawal from the World Health Organization during the President-elect’s inauguration on January 20.

Report: Trump team eyes immediate WHO withdrawal

Smotrich:

Smotrich: A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss

Minister Bezalel Smotrich meets bereaved families and says: "A responsible deal is one in which all the hostages are returned."

Smotrich: A ceasefire that means an end to fighting is a loss

Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

Feinberg, 64, was born to a Jewish family and is currently the co-chief executive of Cerberus Capital Management LP.

Trump nominates Stephen Feinberg as deputy secretary of defense

New York:

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on New York subway

NYPD arrests "person of interest" following the incident in which a woman was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn.

Suspect arrested in burning of woman on New York subway

Exposed:

Exposed: Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

Keshet 12 News report exposes how thousands of tons of food and humanitarian equipment meant for Gaza go to waste because of the aid organizations.

Exposed: Humanitarian aid goes to waste because of the aid organizations

In NYC subway car:

Woman burned to death when man throws lit match on her in NYC subway car

Man sits on bench and watches as the sleeping woman he set on fire by throwing a lit match at her dies.

Woman burned to death when man throws lit match on her in NYC subway car

Khan Yunis:

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis

IDF announces that the IAF conducted an intelligence-based strike on a Hamas terrorist who was operating in the Humanitarian Area in Khan Yunis.

IAF strikes Hamas terrorist operating in humanitarian area in Khan Yunis

Mossad chief:

Mossad chief: Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Mossad chief David Barnea recommends that Israel "go after the head" in response to recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen rather than strike back at the Houthis.

Mossad chief: Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Soldiers thought they were rescuing Noa Argamani in op. in which Sahar Baruch was killed

Terrorists waiting for IDF rescue team opened fire immediately when the rescuers opened the door, leading to fierce gunfight in which Sahar was killed and 2 soldiers seriously wounded.

Soldiers thought they were rescuing Noa Argamani in op. in which Sahar Baruch was killed

Ukraine:

Ukraine: 'We are the new Mossad'

Ukrainian intelligence services are using tactics made famous by Israel to target Russian leadership as the war between the two countries wears on.

Ukraine: 'We are the new Mossad'

Ted Cruz:

Ted Cruz: 'Antisemitic protests at universities will end next year'

Texas Senator says once Republicans take power on January 20, those who commit acts of antisemitism on college campuses will begin to face consequences, including arrest and deportation.

Ted Cruz: 'Antisemitic protests at universities will end next year'

IDF preparing northern Israel for civilian life

Engineering teams have been dispatched to remove waste, ordnance, and military equipment before civilians return home.

IDF preparing northern Israel for civilian life

Netanyahu:

Netanyahu: As we acted strongly against Iran's proxies, so we will act against the Houthis

PM convenes Security Cabinet at the northern border, says the 'result will be the same' against the Houthis as against Hamas and Hezbollah.

Netanyahu: As we acted strongly against Iran's proxies, so we will act against the Houthis

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

The call follows extensive antisemitism at an annual conference of approximately 8000 people. The association has since issued an apology.

Jewish leaders call to boycott NY school association

Benny Gantz:

Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

National Unity leader Benny Gantz criticized the Prime Minister as trying to prevent a hostage deal for political reasons.

Benny Gantz: 'Netanyahu is intentionally hampering a hostage deal'

Report:

Report: Iran facing deep energy crisis, blackouts

Israeli attacks on Iranian gas pipelines nearly a year ago partially to blame for serious energy crisis plaguing Iran, along with mismanagement and sanctions, according to New York Times report.

Report: Iran facing deep energy crisis, blackouts

Khamenei claims:

Khamenei claims: 'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

In a long rant on X, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei attacked the US and Israel for their involvement in Syria and claimed: 'You Zionists haven’t won; you’ve been defeated.'

Khamenei claims: 'The Islamic Republic doesn’t have proxy forces'

Prisoner of Zion:

Prisoner of Zion Eduard Kuznetsov passes away at age 85

Prisoner of Zion Eduard Kuznetsov was sentenced to death in the USSR after he planned to hijack an empty plane and land it in Sweden. His sentence was commuted and in 1979 he was released and immigrated to Israel.

Prisoner of Zion Eduard Kuznetsov passes away at age 85

Kfir Brigade begins operating west of Beit Hanoun

After completing operations in Beit Lahia, the Kfir Brigade combat team, under the command of the 162nd Division, began operating in the area west of Beit Hanoun based on intelligence indicating the presence of terrorists in the area.

Kfir Brigade begins operating west of Beit Hanoun

Watch:

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah long-term terrorist hideout

IDF's 188th Brigade locates and destroys Hezbollah long-term hideout facility with weapons storages.

Watch: IDF destroys Hezbollah long-term terrorist hideout

Concerns of Iranian attacks

Israel considering travel warning for Egypt

The Israeli defense establishment notified Egypt of intelligence regarding Iranian attempts to carry out attacks on Israelis on Egyptian soil.

Israel considering travel warning for Egypt

Defense Minister in Lebanon:

Defense Minister in Lebanon: 'If Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, we'll crush it'

Defense Minister Israel Katz visited southern Lebanon in preparation for the next stages of implementing the ceasefire agreement. 'We have hit Hezbollah with unprecedented strength. We have removed the fangs of the snake.'

Defense Minister in Lebanon: 'If Hezbollah breaches ceasefire, we'll crush it'

During the war:

During the war: Millions of Israelis enlisted; donations arrived in the millions

New data reveals extensive solidarity and unprecedented volunteering across all sectors of society during the war.

During the war: Millions of Israelis enlisted; donations arrived in the millions

50 years later:

50 years later: Part of crashed IDF helicopter found on Mt. Hermon

IDF soldiers found the rotor of Super Hornet 017, which crashed on the slopes of Mt. Hermon in 1974, shortly before the area was relinquished to the Syrians.

50 years later: Part of crashed IDF helicopter found on Mt. Hermon

Arabs from Jerusalem charged with assisting Hezbollah

Two Arabs from Jerusalem were charged with being in contact with a Hezbollah operative and giving her information, including photos from the Caesarea area.

Arabs from Jerusalem charged with assisting Hezbollah

War in Ukraine:

Ukraine: Body of Jewish soldier located after more than six months

More than six months after his sudden disappearance in the Ukraine war, the body of soldier David Strauber was located.

Ukraine: Body of Jewish soldier located after more than six months

Prof. Aumann:

Prof. Aumann: Hostage families' campaign only raises their price

Prof. Robert Aumann expressed anger over the campaign by the families of the hostages, called to embrace them but not to agree to all deals, and wants to see Jews returning to settle Gaza.

Prof. Aumann: Hostage families' campaign only raises their price

Senior government official:

Senior government official: The hostage deal is partial - unclear if it will continue

A senior political official sent messages to the families of hostages who are not expected to be included in the first round of the deal saying there is no guarantee that it will continue to the next round.

Senior government official: The hostage deal is partial - unclear if it will continue

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Thousands of participants filled the Beit Menachem Synagogue in Kfar Chabad last week at the celebration marking the 19th of Kislev.

IDF Spokesman participates in Hassidic event

Mystery in Ashdod:

Mystery in Ashdod: Where is David Kilberg?

The 83-year-old man disappeared from his home on December 18th and has not been heard from since.

Mystery in Ashdod: Where is David Kilberg?

Prominent rebel figure appointed Syrian defense minister

Syria's new leadership appoints Murhaf Abu Qasra, a prominent figure in Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, as defense minister in the interim government.

Prominent rebel figure appointed Syrian defense minister

Amid Houthi conflict:

US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident amid Houthi conflict

US military says two Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea. Both pilots ejected from their aircraft and were recovered alive.

US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident amid Houthi conflict

French court issues heavy sentences in beheading of teacher

French court delivers severe sentences to several individuals found guilty of involvement in beheading of schoolteacher Samuel Paty after he showed cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in class.

French court issues heavy sentences in beheading of teacher

Amnesty criticizes Hezbollah over rocket fire on Israel

Amnesty International criticizes Hezbollah for launching unguided rocket salvos at civilian areas in Israel during the recent conflict.

Amnesty criticizes Hezbollah over rocket fire on Israel