Israel National News

'Excessive Enforcement':

'Excessive Enforcement': Court lifts ban on protester near Sara Netnayahu

A district court has struck down a restraining order that barred protest activist Nava Rozilio from approaching Sara Netanyahu.

Hamas continues to build new terror tunnels

The IDF has so far managed to destroy only about a quarter of the Hamas tunnels in the Gaza Strip. Military sources have expressed concern about the phenomenon of tunnel reconstruction and the construction of new tunnels.

Report:

Report: ICC decided to arrest Netanyahu after Khan accused of sexual assault

Karim Khan was accused of serious sexual crimes by an assistant less than 3 weeks before his surprise announcement of the cancelation of a fact-finding trip to Israel and the seeking of warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant, raising concerns the warrants are meant to protect him.

Islamic Jihad:

IDF kills head of Islamic Jihad terror cell in Jenin

'We tried to get him several times, he had a rare ability to plan large attacks,' a source in IDF's Central Command says.

Ex-EU top diplomat Josep Borrell claims Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Former EU High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs continues his accusations against Israel after his term ends.

While on vacation

Jewish-American photographer murdered while on vacation in Turkey

The Upper West Side's Congregation Heichal Moshe seeks immediate repatriation of body of Yitzhak Alishayiv, a custodian at the synagogue, after he was murdered by a bed and breakfast owner in Turkey.

Ahead of nuclear talks

Iran warns US ahead of Oman talks: We will not retreat from our nuclear rights

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi declares that Tehran would never give up its nuclear rights if US talks aimed to restrict them. His remarks come on the eve of new nuclear negotiations in Oman.

Liberman:

Liberman: I will run for Prime Minister in the next elections

In an interview on Channel 12, the chairman of Yisrael Beytenu clarifies that his party will run independently: "Anyone who wants to join is welcome."

Gallant warns:

Gallant warns: If we don't act, we'll lose the opportunity to eliminate Iran's nukes

Former Defense Minister: “There is no goalkeeper at Iran's gate—this is the time to act”. On Gaza: “Hostages first, then Hamas”.

Heartbreaking:

Heartbreaking: Austin Tice’s remains found in Syria, 12 years after kidnapping

Remains of American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing over 12 years ago, found in Aleppo, Syria, local reports say.

Report: Humanitarian aid to Gaza set to restart in two weeks

IDF to provide security, private American companies to distribute aid, prevent Hamas interference.

Knesset Showdown:

Knesset Showdown: Haredi parties extend boycott of coalition votes over draft law

United Torah Judaism and Shas are continuing their boycott of Knesset votes this week, escalating a coalition crisis over the stalled legislation to exempt yeshiva students from military service.

Otzma Yehudit opposes transfer of 'Tiferet Yisrael' synagogue to haredi control

Minister Itshak Waserlauf vows to prevent removal of Zionist presence from historic Jerusalem synagogue.

Heroism and sacrifice:

Heroism and sacrifice: The last words of Sergeant Yishai Urbach before his fall in Gaza

Yuval, Yishai Urbach’s widow, recalls his final conversation, as he prepared for a mission of strength and honor fighting for his people and country. 'I am proud of him.'

Golani Brigade: Defeating Hamas, one battle at a time in Rafah

Troops target underground infrastructure and combat terrorists in the heart of Jeninah, as the brigade vows to bring hostages home and secure victory.

Huckabee:

Huckabee: 'Houthi attacks on Israel could be considered attacks on America'

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned that any Houthi attacks on Israel could be seen as direct threats to the United States, citing the 700,000 American citizens living in the country.

Due to technical malfunction:

F-16 drops munitions in Jezreel Valley due to technical malfunction

IDF confirms controlled drop of munitions in open area to ensure fighter jet's safe landing.

Hostages Forum calls for 'comprehensive regional agreement'

Hostages Families Forum responds to report on regional initiative, calls on Israeli government to surrender war in exchange for hostages' release.

Psychological warfare:

Psychological warfare: Hamas publishes video of hostages Bohbot and Ohana

Hamas released a new video of hostages Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana - the latest in Hamas' psychological warfare campaign.

Report:

Report: Jared Kushner advising Trump’s team ahead of Middle East trip

CNN reports that, as President Trump prepares for his Middle East trip, Jared Kushner continues to advise his team on regional diplomacy.

Negative outlook

S&P affirms Israel's credit rating at 'A/A-1' with negative outlook

Standard & Poor's affirms Israel's credit rating at 'A/A-1' with a negative outlook, citing ongoing geopolitical and domestic challenges. The agency warns that an escalation of the war could harm Israel's economy.

Witkoff:

Witkoff: Trump’s diplomacy seeks to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment program

Steve Witkoff explains in interview with Breitbart News that Trump’s "peace through strength" approach values dialogue as the most effective tool for achieving lasting peace, especially in situations like Iran’s nuclear program.

Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer passes away at 103

Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor and witness to Nazi persecution, dies away at 103. Known for her advocacy and role in Holocaust remembrance, she was honored with Germany's highest recognition.

IDF and Shin Bet strike terrorists in northern Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet say they struck several Hamas terrorists who were operating in the area of Jabalia, exploiting civilian infrastructure and the Gazan population as human shields.

Rafah:

Captured Hamas terrorists provide information on underground infrastructure in Rafah

IDF troops dismantle underground terrorist infrastructure about 25 meters deep in the Shabura area of Rafah.

Shechem:

Security forces eliminate top Islamic Jihad terrorist in Shechem

IDF, Yamam and Shin Bet forces eliminate terrorist Noor Beitawi, the head of the Islamic Jihad's terror network in Jenin, who was planning imminent attacks.

Mass prayers surround Shechem

Worshippers gathered at five key entrances to Shechem on Friday for coordinated prayer assemblies aimed at restoring the Jewish presence at Joseph’s Tomb.

Missile attack from Yemen intercepted

The attack set off sirens in several regions of Israel. One woman was reported injured on her way to a shelter.

Week of Raids:

Week of Raids: 55 arrested, terrorists eliminated in Judea and Samaria

The IDF has published a summary of the week's counterterrorism operations, including coordinated operations to eliminate terrorists, uncover firebombers, and seize 10 illegal weapons in an ongoing mission to protect Israeli civilians.

Report:

Report: US Defense Secretary Hegseth cancels visit to Israel

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly cancelled his trip to Israel so he could accompany President Trump on his trip to the region.

'Justice or Persecution?':

'Justice or Persecution?': MK Simcha Rothman denounces legal system in Supreme Court

Knesset Constitution Committee Chair Simcha Rothman warned of public distrust and judicial overreach in a case involving a former Netanyahu advisor and vowed to fight misuse of power.

Turkey

Report: Militant Kurdish organization set to announce end of armed struggle

Move follows leader’s February call to end armed resistance; PKK congress signals historic shift in Kurdish militant strategy.

Watch:

Watch: Former Trump administration official faints during live interview

Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live interview on Fox News. She was later confirmed to have been recovering after receiving medical attention.

'Let It Be':

"Let It Be": Family honors fallen father in the house where he died in Be'eri

The children of Elhanan Kalamanson gathered in the house where he was killed in action in the October 7th massacre to honor him among the 33 Israelis killed defending Be'eri.

Hamas insists:

Hamas insists: We will not proceed with a deal without end of war

Hamas negotiation team rejects proposed offers and ideas based only on partial settlements and insist only on a deal that would end the war.

Central Command chief:

Central Command chief: 'Positive trends in Judea and Samaria'

Commanding Officer of the Central Command, MG Avi Bluth, visits the Jordan Valley Regional Brigade and says a "major shift in the eastern arena" is approaching.

Passover Sabotage:

Passover Sabotage: Arab states tried to undermine Israel's sale of leavened food

Hussein Jaber, the man who annually buys Israel's chametz, says Qatar, Dubai, and Kuwait offered to buy it all — not to eat, but to destroy.

UN obstructed US investigation into UNRWA ties to Hamas

USAID report states that the UN Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) redacted the names of UNRWA employees under investigation for ties to Hamas, rendering the documents it provided for the American probe "unusable."

Huckabee:

Huckabee: Trump orders humanitarian aid to be brought into Gaza as soon as possible

Ambassador Huckabee says any crisis in Gaza is entirely the fault of Hamas in announcement Trump has ordered humanitarian aid into the enclave.

Ex-hostage recounts:

Ex-hostage recounts: 'We tried to escape through streets of Gaza'

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen recounted his attempt with other hostages to escape until they were recognized as Jews by a Gazan civilian. 'Everyone is Gaza supports this.'