Israel National News

Arrested Agent:

Arrested Agent: 'I did not transfer security information'

The lawyers of the ISA agent who was arrested on suspicion of leaking classified information tell his side of the story.

Terror suspect shot while fleeing forces and is arrested

Uncover forces arrested a terror suspect who they shot when he attempted to flee.

Suspect arrested for running over Yasam officer

A preliminary investigation found that the suspect ran over the officer while attempting to flee in a stolen vehicle.

Smotrich declares boycott of Ronen Bar

The Finance Minister informed the Prime Minister that he will not participate in the important security discussion scheduled for today if Ronen Bar is invited.

Western Wall

Western Wall: Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

Released hostage Eliya Cohen, who is of a priestly family, visited the Western Wall on Tuesday and delivered the Priestly Blessing to tens of thousands praying there.

Security-related affair:

Amit Segal reacts to security-related affair involving him: 'Hogwash'

The political pundit, who allegedly received secret documents from the Shin Bet member who was arrested, attacked the agency: 'A serious organization would work to check itself to see what caused it to jump head-first into a false investigation, not double down.'

Ukraine War:

Ukraine War: Small matzot sent to Jewish soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sent a Passover message to the Jews of his country: 'This is a special holiday marking a long-awaited liberation after long periods of suffering and slavery.'

Hostage's mother to PM:

Ditza Or to Netanyahu: Israel's moral obligation to bring all hostages back on one bus

Prime Minister Netanyahu told the mother of hostage Avinatan Or that Hamas is the one that decides which hostages it will release and promised that Israel will keep working until all hostages are home.

Samaria:

Samaria: South African MPs pledge support for Israeli sovereignty

Members of Parliament from South Africa toured Samaria as guests of governor Yossi Dagan and declared their support for Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Watch Live:

Watch Live: Mass Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall

The ceremony will be attended by the Chief Rabbis of Israel, hostages and their families, and the Mayor of Jerusalem.

New security-related affair:

Shin Bet member arrested on suspicion of leaking secret info to the press

The Police Internal Investigations Department opened an investigation into a reservist in the Shin Bet who leaked information about an investigation into the 'spread of Kahanism in the police.'

Terrorist who participated in massacre and hostage release ceremony eliminated

The IDF and ISA eliminated Hamza Asafah, head of a Nukhba terrorist cell who infiltrated Israel and participated in the cynical hostage release ceremony of the returning Israeli hostages.

Wife of Israel's 7th President

Reuma Weizman, wife of Israel's seventh President, dies at 99

Wife of Israel's seventh president Ezer Weizman dies at the age of 99. She will be buried alongside her husband, her son, her daughter-in-law, and her daughter-in-law's parents at the cemetery in Or Akiva.

In Vermont

Palestinian Arab Columbia student leader arrested by ICE in Vermont

Columbia University student and Palestinian Arab activist arrested by ICE agents during a routine citizenship appointment in Vermont. Advocates claim his detention is politically motivated.

Suspect in arson attack on Pennsylvania Governor's residence held without bail

Pennsylvania man accused of attempting to kill Gov. Josh Shapiro by setting fire to his official residence will remain behind bars for now. Authorities cite ongoing safety concerns and an unresolved investigation into potential motives, including antisemitism and mental health issues.

Hamas:

Hamas: 'We'll respond to Israeli proposal as soon as possible'

The terrorist organization continues to insist on a complete end to the war and that it will not disarm.

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with hostages' mothers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with the mothers of the hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Avinatan Or, and Eitan Horn.

Porat Yosef Yeshiva dean:

Porat Yosef Yeshiva dean Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel: The hostages reached true faith

Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel spoke about the discovery of faith by the hostages while in captivity.

Report:

Report: This is the ceasefire deal Israel presented to Hamas

45-day ceasefire deal would see Hamas release 15 hostages, 9 living, including Edan Alexander. Israel continues to demand the disarmament of Hamas, which demands the end of the war without disarming.

Huckabee: When I arrive, I'll bring a letter from the President to the Western Wall

Incoming US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee revealed that President Trump gave him a prayer to deliver to the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Harvard refuses Trump Administration's demands

Ivy League institution claims demands made by the government, including demands to clamp down on campus antisemitism, are illegal, and it will not cooperate with them.

One year later:

US airmen look back on defending Israel from Iranian attack one year later

A year after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and attack drones at Israel, the US airmen who helped intercept them look back on that historic night.

Hamas official:

Hamas official: 'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

Hamas says it has agreed to release more hostages in a deal, but insists that any deal must end the war on its terms.

Congress to call DePaul U. Pres. to testify on campus antisemitism

House Committee on Education and the Workforce will call the President of DePaul University, Robert L. Manuel, to testify before Congress on Wednesday, May 7, after 2 Jewish students were attacked at the school.

Trump on Iran talks:

Trump: 'Iran can't have nuclear weapons; if we have to do something harsh, we'll do it'

The US President spoke about the talks between Iran and the US and claimed that Iran wants a deal but does not know how to get one 'because they were so used to dealing with stupid people in this country.'

The next ruckus

New security-related case under ISA, Police Internal Investigations Unit investigation

The Shin Bet and Police Internal Investigations Unit have opened an investigation into a security-related affair that occurred during the war, but all details are under gag order.

'He could go jump in a lake'

'He could go jump in a lake': New recording of Shin Bet Jewish Department chief emerges

In a newly exposed recording from a conversation with the commander of the Judea and Samaria Police Central Unit, the head of the Shin Bet Jewish Department could be heard disparaging a court judge.

Herzog visits hostages' family:

Herzog visits twin hostages' family: On Passover, all hostages deserve freedom

President Isaac Herzog visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Ritchie Torres:

Ritchie Torres: 'Enslaveement of Jews not merely memory, unfolding in Gaza'

Democratic Congressman calls for the liberation of the 59 remaining hostages on Passover.

'Trails of Rebirth'

'Trails of Rebirth': Thousands participate in event in Gaza envelope

The 'Heroism Stories of the Nation on the Paths of Hope' event connected the heroism of the residents and soldiers in southern Israel on October 7th with the rehabilitation and regrowth of the area.

Hostage's mother:

Hostage's mother: 'Matan held together with Edan Alexander, will die if left alone'

Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan was abducted during the October 7 massacre, says her son is being held in tunnel together with American hostage and is in poor health. 'If Matan is abandoned, the PM will have imposed a death sentence.'

Jenin:

Jenin: Suspect released since chase violated IDF directives

IDF soldiers chased after a suspect who fled into a hospital and arrested him. Since the troops did not receive authorization to enter the hospital, the suspect was released.

PA gov. mansion arson:

Suspect in Pennsylvania governor’s mansion arson planned to assault Gov. Shapiro

The man suspected of torching the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he planned on beating him with a sledgehammer and admitted to harboring hate against the Jewish governor.

Captivity survivor:

Captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov: 'I started believing in God during captivity'

Hostage survivor Sasha Troufanov shares harrowing details of his captivity in Gaza, 'I learned Arabic and discovered God in captivity, I want people to thank God for what they have.'

Hamas seeking end of war in any hostage deal

Terrorist organization now refusing to release any hostages without a guarantee of the end of the war and a full Israeli withdrawal, willing to release 9 out of 24 living hostages in exchange for end of war and release of more terrorists.

Agam Berger on Passover in captivity:

Agam Berger on Passover in captivity: 'When I saw the Haggadah that Liri made, I cried'

Released hostage Agam Berger shares how she and her friend Liri Albag celebrated holidays in captivity. 'Liri made a Haggadah and paper chains for Sukkot.'

Leading rabbi in danger of his life, name added

Rabbi Meir Mazuz declared in danger of his life, public is asked to pray for the recovery of Rabbi Refael Meir Nissim, son of Kamsana.

Significant increase in Jewish visitors to the Temple Mount

First days of Passover see 30% rise in the number of Jewish visitors ascending and praying on the Temple Mount.

Shas rabbi:

Shas rabbi: Party must leave government if a single yeshiva student is arrested

Rabbi Moshe Maya, leader on the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages, says party must leave government if yeshiva students are arrested for avoiding IDF draft.

Dozens of terror targets struck:

IDF destroys underground tunnel in Rafah, strikes dozens of terror targets

IDF forces continue widescale operations against terror groups, guided by IDF and ISA intelligence.